SNAIL - Endurance Series (Archive)

[Neutty]

Those look nice Brad!!

 

[Herimopp89]

I've been thinking about having custom nameplates for our series, and I wanted to make sure it included a few things:

- Driver Name
- Driver Number
- Driver Division
- Advertising for SNAIL
- Current Season Standings
- Past Season Results​

Here are some examples of what I was thinking:

MSgtGunny (currently in first, hence the gold background):
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TEX-36 (currently in second, finished second last season, finished off the podium the first season):
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BradESPN (currently off the podium, finished second last season):
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They look awesome I wish I had the patience to do this lol

 

[TEX36]

BMW M4 Gr 4
American Racing Entry
Snail Endurance Series

 

[Nick Cannella]

D2 Drivers, what kind of lap times are you getting up to this point? I need a baseline of some sort to benchmark myself against. At this point, at night, it’s not looking good for me at all.

 

[Herimopp89]

I ran a fast lap of 2.12.8 but mostly running 2.13 's

 

[THRASH]

I've been thinking about having custom nameplates for our series, and I wanted to make sure it included a few things:

- Driver Name
- Driver Number
- Driver Division
- Advertising for SNAIL
- Current Season Standings
- Past Season Results​

Here are some examples of what I was thinking:

MSgtGunny (currently in first, hence the gold background):
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TEX-36 (currently in second, finished second last season, finished off the podium the first season):
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BradESPN (currently off the podium, finished second last season):
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I like the idea of having matching number plates. But my input, I think we should have it without the standings on there because wouldn’t we have to change/upload new plates every week. Would it be easier if D1 was Blue and D2 was red or something like that.

 

[Sean Renon]

D2 Drivers, what kind of lap times are you getting up to this point? I need a baseline of some sort to benchmark myself against. At this point, at night, it’s not looking good for me at all.

The reason I combined night time with the x1 tire and fuel was to emphasize that this race was not about raw pace, and was going to be about consistency.
With less visibility, and less grip because of night time, I predict whomever can run a race without ever having to pit to repair damage is going to do very very well (at least a podium).

The M4 is capable of doing 2:12's but that's pushing the limit of the car on soft tires.
However, with this being a likely 1 stop race - consistency is far more important than speed.

 

[BradESPN]

I like the idea of having matching number plates. But my input, I think we should have it without the standings on there because wouldn’t we have to change/upload new plates every week. Would it be easier if D1 was Blue and D2 was red or something like that.

How about keeping past season results (the smaller circles near the number)? This way you would only have to change plates every two months.

I like the idea of distinguishing between divisions by color. Might as well go with the color-coding that we have for standings (D1=Blue, D2=Green).

 

[THRASH]

How about keeping past season results (the smaller circles near the number)? This way you would only have to change plates every two months.

I like the idea of distinguishing between divisions by color. Might as well go with the color-coding that we have for standings (D1=Blue, D2=Green).

Yeah I like the different colors for divisions. And the past season results I like as well. I’m all for it.

 

[BradESPN]

Yeah I like the different colors for divisions. And the past season results I like as well. I’m all for it.

I'll keep tweaking until Season 4 starts, and then upload one for every official driver.

Any other suggestions from the group?

 

[BradESPN]

@TheSlowOne, @abm89, @Shotgungho

Will Team Pretend be joining us at Bathurst next week??

 

[Sean Renon]

I like the idea of distinguishing between divisions by color. Might as well go with the color-coding that we have for standings (D1=Blue, D2=Green).

Can I recommend not green?

Something with more contrast, green will end up looking like a highlighter in sunlight.

 

[BradESPN]

Can I recommend not green?

Something with more contrast, green will end up looking like a highlighter in sunlight.

Yeah I'll come up with a few options and let everyone vote.

 

[TEX36]

The reason I combined night time with the x1 tire and fuel was to emphasize that this race was not about raw pace, and was going to be about consistency.
With less visibility, and less grip because of night time, I predict whomever can run a race without ever having to pit to repair damage is going to do very very well (at least a podium).

The M4 is capable of doing 2:12's but that's pushing the limit of the car on soft tires.
However, with this being a likely 1 stop race - consistency is far more important than speed.

1) Avoiding damage will be the key to success, whatever that means to each driver entered;
2) Passing impatiently will risk damage to both cars. It’s a long way down the hill with engine troubles.

 

[BradESPN]

1) Avoiding damage will be the key to success, whatever that means to each driver entered;
2) Passing impatiently will risk damage to both cars. It’s a long way down the hill with engine troubles.

I plan on participating in Race C (Gr. 3 at Bathurst) quite a bit over the weekend to get used to navigating traffic up and down the hill. I figure if I can consistently avoid contact with the clowns in Sport mode, I'll be well-suited to keep it clean on Tuesday.

 

[Sean Renon]

I plan on participating in Race C (Gr. 3 at Bathurst) quite a bit over the weekend to get used to navigating traffic up and down the hill. I figure if I can consistently avoid contact with the clowns in Sport mode, I'll be well-suited to keep it clean on Tuesday.

Good practice for Sunday as well - if you're racing with us.

 

[Nick Cannella]

The reason I combined night time with the x1 tire and fuel was to emphasize that this race was not about raw pace, and was going to be about consistency.
With less visibility, and less grip because of night time, I predict whomever can run a race without ever having to pit to repair damage is going to do very very well (at least a podium).

The M4 is capable of doing 2:12's but that's pushing the limit of the car on soft tires.
However, with this being a likely 1 stop race - consistency is far more important than speed.

I’m gonna be straight up about this particular race coming Tuesday evening. I will be slow, I will be in everyone’s way. My best so far for Sunday’s combo is 2:13, and that’s in daylight conditions. This is not my best track by far, so I will try not to be a hinderance to any of you. I thought about skipping this one all together so the rest of you could have a fairly decent race without having to negotiate by me, but that would put my full time driver status in jeopardy, as I’ve already missed two races this season.
I’ll do what I can to stay out of everyone’s way.

 

[BradESPN]

I’m gonna be straight up about this particular race coming Tuesday evening. I will be slow, I will be in everyone’s way. My best so far for Sunday’s combo is 2:13, and that’s in daylight conditions. This is not my best track by far, so I will try not to be a hinderance to any of you. I thought about skipping this one all together so the rest of you could have a fairly decent race without having to negotiate by me, but that would put my full time driver status in jeopardy, as I’ve already missed two races this season.
I’ll do what I can to stay out of everyone’s way.

I wouldn't aim to "stay out of everyone's way" - just stick to your line and I'm sure everyone will enjoy the challenge of navigating traffic.

 

[BradESPN]

Good practice for Sunday as well - if you're racing with us.

Unfortunately I'm prioritizing this series (and real life) over Sunday SNAIL for the time being.

 

[Shotgungho]

@TheSlowOne, @abm89, @Shotgungho

Will Team Pretend be joining us at Bathurst next week??

Mmmmmmaaaybe?

 

[Nick Cannella]

That's a better way of wording it @BradESPN. I'll hold my line.

 

[Herimopp89]

Race for next Tuesday.

Mount Panorama (Bathurst)
18:15 Night (Clear)

Racing tires
Fuel x1
Tire wear x1

Division 1
McLaren 650S GT3 '15 (Gr.3)

Division 2
BMW M4 Gr.4

@BradESPN could we make the yellow headlights for D2 a rule for this race. I think it would help out greatly as a D2 driver to know who is behind you and coming up to pass you. I know we have brought this up in the past but I think the timing is good considering both cars are GR cars, and the race is a nighttime. Just my two cents.

EDIT: we could leave it up to a vote too

 

[TEX36]

@BradESPN could we make the yellow headlights for D2 a rule for this race. I think it would help out greatly as a D2 driver to know who is behind you and coming up to pass you. I know we have brought this up in the past but I think the timing is good considering both cars are GR cars, and the race is a nighttime. Just my two cents.

I 2nd the motion.

 

[Nick Cannella]

I have already equipped my car with the yellow HL covers.

 

[BradESPN]

@BradESPN could we make the yellow headlights for D2 a rule for this race. I think it would help out greatly as a D2 driver to know who is behind you and coming up to pass you. I know we have brought this up in the past but I think the timing is good considering both cars are GR cars, and the race is a nighttime. Just my two cents.

EDIT: we could leave it up to a vote too

Yes, let's do it.

If you're in D2 and you show up on Tuesday without yellow headlights you will be (politely) asked to make the change.

Can someone post the exact steps to change the headlights? I know how to do it when I'm in the livery editor, but I can't remember the sub-menu name "Racing Items" maybe?

 

[Neutty]

This would mean that every car will need to have a custom livery for D2..

 

[Nick Cannella]

This would mean that every car will need to have a custom livery for D2..

At least some new paint at minimum

 

[Herimopp89]

This would mean that every car will need to have a custom livery for D2..

My personal thinking is that almost everyone that runs in it already does up a livery.

 

[TEX36]

This would mean that every car will need to have a custom livery for D2..

Just the headlights if no time for painting, etc

 

[BradESPN]

This would mean that every car will need to have a custom livery for D2..

I think the annoyance of creating a custom livery will be more than offset by the convenience of better situational awareness.