I used to pass by this place every day over the last few months, and used to think "Ah, he's got some business in Ireland then":
http://www.jjs.ie/opening-hours.html
http://www.jjs.ie/opening-hours.html
SCC - Ferrari 355 Challenge Series - Series Complete, results posted!
- Thread starter jjaisli
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- turnupdaheat
Didn't JJ Lehto have a major misadventure in a speedboat recently?
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http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f5x8ZBTFwRI/S73bJmsHQgI/AAAAAAAAAMc/R5z0wQdL0Iw/s1600/JJ.jpg
I bet arvore and bullie both LOVE this picture, entitled ... JJ.JPG
EDIT - Derek, "major misadventure" is an understatement, from what I recall, the guy that was with him died and he managed to survive swimming to the shore with major injuries.
I bet arvore and bullie both LOVE this picture, entitled ... JJ.JPG
EDIT - Derek, "major misadventure" is an understatement, from what I recall, the guy that was with him died and he managed to survive swimming to the shore with major injuries.
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- GTP_bullie77
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f5x8ZBTFwRI/S73bJmsHQgI/AAAAAAAAAMc/R5z0wQdL0Iw/s1600/JJ.jpg
I bet arvore and bullie both LOVE this picture, entitled ... JJ.JPG
EDIT - Derek, "major misadventure" is an understatement, from what I recall, the guy that was with him died and he managed to survive swimming to the shore with major injuries.
Ah... JJ... that great Sporting's man! I never seen before so many people from Benfica praising a Sporting fan!
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- jjaisli
Hmmf! Well, one small reason, among others, that I feel compelled to discourage the use of my real name in the forum was due to this horrific video, which seems to follow me around. (Those who have kids, have probably already heard it) 
As if I just randomly fall asleep everywhere. AS IF!
As if I just randomly fall asleep everywhere. AS IF!
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- turnupdaheat
Coincidently, there has been the odd occasion on the track where I've been side by side with Jeff going into a braking zone. While braking hard car has The Wiggles and because of the blind spots I've been asking myself that very question. Where the F%&K is Jeff!!
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- jjaisli
👍 And now you know. Apparently, asleep at the wheel. 
But hey, it's a 20 lap race. A quick power-nap down the Kemmel straight will leave one nice and refreshed going into Les Combes. (
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- turnupdaheat
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- GTP_bullie77
Alan must be taking some sort of superpower-nap to get down to a low 2'29!
Been trying a few things but haven't yet managed to break into the 2'30s.
I don't know... But I can tell you that yesterday he was considering eating a sandwich while racing in Fuji with the Elise 111R in N1's (on GT5p). That even beats that time when he was texting Jef while racing in SCC...
(What colour do you think his skin is? Green? Gray?)
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- arvore
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http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_f5x8ZBTFwRI/S73bJmsHQgI/AAAAAAAAAMc/R5z0wQdL0Iw/s1600/JJ.jpg
I bet arvore and bullie both LOVE this picture, entitled ... JJ.JPG
Men I used to like You...
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- jjaisli
Alan must be taking some sort of superpower-nap to get down to a low 2'29!
Been trying a few things but haven't yet managed to break into the 2'30s.
Yeah, tell me about it.
I came on (late) last night, played some more with my setup and did about 15~20 laps in TT. I managed a couple of laps down in the low 2:31s, a few in the high 2:30s (all red) and after hitting my current PB of 2:30.68, called it a night. I had at least 3 laps where I was on this pace or close to it but through my own driving errors, managed to lose it again before the finish line. For me, getting a time down in the mid 2:30s was a bit lucky because it requires immense concentration and being able to hit every corner and apex just right. And with such a long track, it's nearly impossible for me to do with any regularity. On that lap (and a few others) I was really in the 'zone' and totally on it. You know those times where every corner just seems to be flowing into the next like milk pouring into a glass. 👍 Ahhh! It's so beautiful when it happens. So how Alan is pulling almost a full second just blows me away. 
In any event, I think high 2:31s and low 2:32s is more realistic "race pace" to shoot for. When I was driving like this, it was really 'on the edge'.
What didn't help was that on my 3rd lap, I screwed up the entry to Radillion (by going wide) and getting a red lap. But it's fast. And by doing so you can easily pull about 0.3~0.4 by the end of the Kemmel. So every lap after that, I saw my time at -0.4 going into Les Combes and had to really push to make it up.
EDIT:
Brown.
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I just tried these too. I started with +25, but I found it quite hard to drive. Then went to -25, felt really easy to drive and quite quick too, but then I noticed that it was 2'31 that I was beating, not 2'30... Well, I got a better time, but still in the 2'30s. Went back to +25, but it still didn't quite work for me.
So in the end, I decided to go back to my own previous setup. That did work better for me, and I was able to do 2'29.56
Edit: I know it wont stay up there for no longer than the next time when Alan or Henrik does their practice session, but it was quite nice to clock in the fastest lap atm. I think it was my first
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- jjaisli
Thanks jjaisli! SCC used to be a refuge for the the amateur (incompetent) gentleman racer, but NOW ... we've got THIS!
I know, I know. But I think if I were to do it all again, I wouldn't make any changes. It was a little different with the Old Timer races where we jumped around a little bit. And trying to tune the car for 4~5 different tracks would have proved very daunting. At least for me. But in the Challenge series with one track per race weekend and the races taking place only every other week, there's plenty of time for everybody to find a decent set-up that suits their style and the track. Some guys are certainly a bit better at it but the point is, everybody has the same opportunity.And let's face it, there will always be some guys who are faster than others. And that was the case when we raced with stock setups as well. But I think by planning this series out in advance and by giving everybody the chance to practice and fine tune both their cars and themselves, the competition has been much tighter than it otherwise would be just playing on a bunch of random tracks. And doing some practice laps and discovering what works, what doesn't, what suits your style and allows you to push the car, has added an exciting and interesting element, building up to the race.
Of course, looking at the lap times, it's sometimes a let down as well.
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- turnupdaheat
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- turnupdaheat
After my league match with Redgate last night I took the opportunity to run a few practice laps with the F355c.
I went with the "Loose but Fast" option with a +25 front and rear toe and managed to improve my time by a second, ending up with a 2'30.42. Still a bit to go to join the 2'29 gang but they're in sight!!
I went with the "Loose but Fast" option with a +25 front and rear toe and managed to improve my time by a second, ending up with a 2'30.42. Still a bit to go to join the 2'29 gang but they're in sight!!
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- jjaisli
And welcome to the 5th and final round of the "1996" Ferrari F355 Challenge Season from the Spa Francorchamps circuit.
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QUALIFYING: 2 laps - conditions 50% dry/wet chosen at random
RACE 1 (Feature Race): - 20 Laps - Dry
RACE 2 (Sprint Race): 9 Laps - Wet
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THE EVENT
Those familiar with Supercar Challenge and have taken part in the 348 Challenge series or previous 355 Challenge races, understand this game's features and play system have a good idea of what to expect. As a reminder to those returning and as a note to those new to the event GTPlanet's OLR Rules apply. Please click here to read them in their entirety. Some of the rules listed do not apply specifically to this game. But most of them should be simple common sense.
I will first open a PSN Text Chat room under my PSN ID: jjaisli approximately 5~10 minutes before the event starts and will first send invites to those on my buddy list who are on-line and have expressed an interest in joining this series. You must first join the text chat to take part in the race. If anybody new would like to join, provided there's space in the lobby (16 players or less), you're more than welcome. Just send me a PSN message and I'll send you an invite in return. However, considering the points will carry over from one event to the next, I would like to encourage those who want to join this series to try and show up for every race. Once everybody is securely in the text chat room, I will open a private lobby in Supercar Challenge and then send invites to those already in the next chat window.
LOBBY CONDITIONS
TC: Off
ABS: Off
SC: Off
RL: Off
Transmission: Automatic (which will allow you to choose manual, semi or full auto)
Collisons: Off after penalty except during qualifying (see below for details)
Penalties: unlimited
Setup Restrictions: NONE! You're free to set up the car as you wish.
Grid Order: * see below
QUALIFYING
We will have a two lap qualifying session before the feature race in order to determine grid order. For the first lap, please start off immediately to avoid a penalty but then drive moderately until you build a gap of a least 4~5 seconds to the car in front of you. However, I ask that the first person on the grid, set off at a 'quick' pace to avoid stragglers on his flying lap, who are still trying to build a gap. The second time time across the start/finish line will be your one and only qualifying lap. Collisions will be off during qualifying. If for some reason you have an accident or fall off the track, PLEASE continue your lap and do not go back to the lobby. The following Sprint Race will be run in reverse finishing order from the feature race! Qualifying could be run in either wet or dry conditions and will be chosen at Random before the event starts. Keep it on the track and try to avoid RED laps, which will relegate you to the back of the grid.
POINTS
Points will be awarded as follows:
Feature Race
1st place: 25 points
2nd place: 20 points
3rd place: 16 points
4th place: 13 points
5th place: 11 points
6th place: 10 points
7th place: 9 points
8th place: 8 points
9th place: 7 points
10th place: 6 points
11th place: 5 points
12th place: 4 points
13th place: 3 points
14th place: 2 points
15th place: 1 point
With an additional 1 point going to the fastest lap holder.
Sprint Race
1st place: 12 points
2nd place: 10 points
3rd place: 8 points
4th place: 6 points
5th place: 5 points
6th place: 4 points
7th place: 3 points
8th place: 2 points
9th place: 1 points
With an additional 1 point going to the fastest lap holder. Watch your red lines.
As a final word of warning, especially to any newcomers. Larger lobbies almost always suffer some kind of connection problem, the most common being 2 or more players not being able to successfully connect together in the lobby. However, there is a work-around. I encourage EVERYBODY to read through this thread and take appropriate steps. Even if you believe your connection is fast/secure/quick/trouble free, etc, you may unwittingly be preventing somebody else from joining.
As a reminder to everybody, this will not only be the final race of the 1996 F355 Challenge series, but it will likely be my last 'official' organized event. So if you'd like to take part of 'old time sake' or this is your very first race in one of my events, please come on and join us. The lobby's waiting.
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- JTURNER_042
hi guys, its been a long time .
if there is space i'd like to have a go at this event, sony just sent me back my copy of SCC.
i have no idea about the setup of this car, so if i am no where near your pace i will try and stay towards the back. its just a fun experience! will be sad to see you stopping jeff
.if there is space i'd like to have a go at this event, sony just sent me back my copy of SCC.
i have no idea about the setup of this car, so if i am no where near your pace i will try and stay towards the back. its just a fun experience! will be sad to see you stopping jeff
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- jjaisli
Well done Derek. I'm comfortable with my set up now, which is a bit conservative and I won't have enough practice time left to change it further. As such, I won't be going for ultimate lap times anymore. But needless to say, I'll be keeping a close eye on your pace and no doubt we'll meet up on the track at some point.
Good to see you back, Turner. You haven't taken part in any of the F355 rounds but as I know Hun_200kmh & GTP_bullie77
you're almost guaranteed a spot in the lobby. A few others who haven't taken part have expressed interest so just make sure you get there on time.I'm not sure I really agree with this. Everything else, yes.
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