Suzuka 750pp HOTLAP (online free run)

[P3nT4gR4m]

I can't wait to see AsteroidSHDTV's 06 replay. Not because I have any doubt but because I just want to see how it's done.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

So then nobody gets squeaky noises with the G25 wheel? Might have to take it back and get another.

 

[NLxAROSA]

So then nobody gets squeaky noises with the G25 wheel? Might have to take it back and get another.

I have never heard squeeky noises coming from the G25. Do you hear them all the time, or just during really excessive steering?

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

I have never heard squeeky noises coming from the G25. Do you hear them all the time, or just during really excessive steering?

When I hold the steering at a steady angle (not moving the wheel, but turning the car), it seems to make these little noises pretty often. I might just take it back and get it replaced to be on the safe side. I'm getting a tiny bit better with it though.

 

[Lion-Face]

When I hold the steering at a steady angle (not moving the wheel, but turning the car), it seems to make these little noises pretty often. I might just take it back and get it replaced to be on the safe side. I'm getting a tiny bit better with it though.

my g25 makes squeeky noises too. If i hold it at a set angle for a period of time you can hear it sort of squeek a little. I can do it outside of the game, giving the wheel two and a half turns and holding it, you hear a faint squeek. Rotate it all the way the other way and i hear the same. I just thought it was part of the wheel, my DFP made similar noises, and that wheel went through hell and still works perfectly fine.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

my g25 makes squeeky noises too. If i hold it at a set angle for a period of time you can hear it sort of squeek a little. I can do it outside of the game, giving the wheel two and a half turns and holding it, you hear a faint squeek. Rotate it all the way the other way and i hear the same. I just thought it was part of the wheel, my DFP made similar noises, and that wheel went through hell and still works perfectly fine.

Music to my ears, but if it dies just outside of warranty, I'll remember this moment.

Day 3- Shaved just over half a second off my 135i Suzuka lap time, not crashing much any more, things are looking up for this performance class. Once I get maybe within a second of 1st, I'll move up to my first V8 powered steering wheel experience, the IS-F.

 

[Timppaq]

Music to my ears, but if it dies just outside of warranty, I'll remember this moment.

Day 3- Shaved just over half a second off my 135i Suzuka lap time, not crashing much any more, things are looking up for this performance class. Once I get maybe within a second of 1st, I'll move up to my first V8 powered steering wheel experience, the IS-F.

Keep it up! 👍

 

[Chronos]

So then nobody gets squeaky noises with the G25 wheel? Might have to take it back and get another.

I get tiny squeaks with the G25, nothing really off putting, and rarely happens. Think it does it mainly on a higher FFB setting say when you hold a corner for a long time a little soft squeak comes out, almost sounds like a baby or animal making a barley audible noise with their mouth lol. My G25 is 3/4 months old, so I could send it back if this is out of the ordinary. I thought of taking the covers off and adding some oil or grease.

I always save the replays, full replay or best lap for posting or my best run for reference.

 

[Timppaq]

I'm not sure if we can accept photos for verification.. from replay you could verify that it's driven at least very close to 750pp (straight line speed). What do you think? (Sphinx, what's your opinion?)

Chronos.. this is NOT meant to sound like I'd be doubtful about your laps. Just as a common procedure.. If we are verifying, let's do it right.

 

[Chronos]

I'm not sure if we can accept photos for verification.. from replay you could verify that it's driven at least very close to 750pp (straight line speed). What do you think? (Sphinx, what's your opinion?)

Chronos.. this is NOT meant to sound like I'd be doubtful about your laps. Just as a common procedure.. If we are verifying, let's do it right.

No problem Timppaq, I just added it for the 2nd place vette and 3rd GTLM, not really proposing anything. Someone could maybe photoshop the numbers if they were sad enough, so only a replay on request should count.

I see it as a casual guide for the few weeks PD have these races up, not really a comp, can't see anyone lying about times in these. I do fully understand Sphinx's view and proposal to be more serious and maybe get people to start doing this as standard (anything to help Sphinx's events and avoid repeated Q's) its good practice to have it available. Also adds credibility to the forum in general.

 

[P3nT4gR4m]

Hope this works. I wasn't sure what files were needed so I zipped the whole folder that the ps3 dumped on my stick when I saved the file.

Art Morrison 'Vette btw, I would have posted it sooner but I been playing the new Ratchet and Clank all night

 

[BRracing_ProtoX]

Hhehe no problem guys. Doubtful I see. Well I will try to meet the deadline but I know for effect that for the Zo6tuned it's going to take me more time.

 

[Timppaq]

Well, I've thought about it and this time the deadline can be 1 week, so 7 days... That should be enough. when we get this rolling, 3days is more suitable... 👍

 

[Sphinx]

I'm not sure if we can accept photos for verification.. from replay you could verify that it's driven at least very close to 750pp (straight line speed). What do you think? (Sphinx, what's your opinion?)

Screenshots have never been a valid form of verification and it's not something I would ever agree to. As I've already mentioned, supplying a replay for verification has never been easier.

 

[Timppaq]

Screenshots have never been a valid form of verification and it's not something I would ever agree to. As I've already mentioned, supplying a replay for verification has never been easier.

I have to admit that I agree.. Thanks for contributing your valued word on this. 👍

So folks.. keep the videos coming.. and btw, it'll be great to see all those fast laps!!

 

[Chronos]

1'57.777 | Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo - Chronos

People who mention their set up is a secret might not post as it reveals tyre choice and clues to gear ratios and other things.

👍

 

[Timppaq]

1'57.777 | Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo - Chronos

People who mention their set up is a secret might not post as it reveals tyre choice and clues to gear ratios and other things.

👍

That's true.. but nothing we can do about it. After all, it's a game...

👍

Thanks for being so fast and posting your laps already.

 

[Hugo Boss]

1'56.939 | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 / Tuned - Hugo Boss

My next goal is to get the Amuse in the 1'56's...

 

[Timppaq]

Great lap!

1st post updated... just some minor things, nothing special.

 

[Timppaq]

Remember, anybody can (and please do..) help me and have a look and verify a chosen lap. This will reduce the amount of work needed from my part.

oops, sorry double.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Day 4- Shaved 0.4sec off my lap, but this is still 2.2sec off the lead time, frustration is rising little. Put in a couple joyride laps with the Corvette, went 2sec faster than when I did the same thing with a controller. Not leaving 135i until I can consistently run close to 2'23 flat.

 

[Timppaq]

Day 4- Shaved 0.4sec off my lap, but this is still 2.2sec off the lead time, frustration is rising little. Put in a couple joyride laps with the Corvette, went 2sec faster than when I did the same thing with a controller. Not leaving 135i until I can consistently run close to 2'23 flat.

You're doing great, mate.. you don't need to push it though. Try to enjoy the wheel for the fun side of it and the time will drop eventually. 👍

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

You're doing great, mate.. you don't need to push it though. Try to enjoy the wheel for the fun side of it and the time will drop eventually. 👍

Can I ask you a favour? Go and do some offline time trial in the BMW 135i (non Tii version), and tell me what your initial times were like, and obviously I bet you'll get 1st place after just a couple of laps, so then I can learn off your ghost maybe.

Edit: Oh, at Suzuka.

 

[Timppaq]

I have a busy day today... but I hope I can manage few laps..

 

[Stotty]

You're doing great, mate.. you don't need to push it though. Try to enjoy the wheel for the fun side of it and the time will drop eventually. 👍

Agree with Timppaq... took me at least a month to get used to my wheel. I found it quite frustrating at first, and even now I'm still a way off the quickest time trail drivers... you'll improve gradually and incrementally, don't expect a 'eureka' moment.

 

[Timppaq]

Can I ask you a favour? Go and do some offline time trial in the BMW 135i (non Tii version), and tell me what your initial times were like, and obviously I bet you'll get 1st place after just a couple of laps, so then I can learn off your ghost maybe.

Edit: Oh, at Suzuka.

oh, and I wouldn't bet too much on it..

 

[Hugo Boss]

Picking the 135i as the car to get used to a wheel with, is like starting with differential equations if you want to learn maths

I'm sure you'll get there in the end, but if you quicker would like to get acquainted with the wheel, I'd pick a car like the Evo IX, or change track and aim for the top times at HSR. Even an experienced wheel driver has his hands full going around Suzuka in the 135i, but I admire your persistancy

Also added the replay of my lap in the Vette.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Agree with Timppaq... took me at least a month to get used to my wheel. I found it quite frustrating at first, and even now I'm still a way off the quickest time trail drivers... you'll improve gradually and incrementally, don't expect a 'eureka' moment.

Dang it, I want my eureka moment.

oh, and I wouldn't bet too much on it..

Love it when you're modest like that. If it's any hint to you, I'm in the Top 10 already.

Picking the 135i as the car to get used to a wheel with, is like starting with differential equations if you want to learn maths

I'm sure you'll get there in the end, but if you quicker would like to get acquainted with the wheel, I'd pick a car like the Evo IX, or change track and aim for the top times at HSR. Even an experienced wheel driver has his hands full going around Suzuka in the 135i, but I admire your persistancy

Also added the replay of my lap in the Vette.

I actually started with the 147 at Fuji and got pretty good at it in the first night, so moved up to the Bimmer, at first I could never complete a lap, and I still consider it a mission to do so.
I'd rather not get lazy with AWD while I'm learning, it will only teach me heavy inputs.

 

[Hugo Boss]

The smoothest way is always the fastest, even with AWD's

Though as long as you can shave some time off at every attempt, you're doing fine 👍

 

[Stotty]

Thing with the wheel is that you also have to get used to the pedals as well... I used the R8 at Suzuka to start, and I learnt the smooth steering inputs that are needed with the wheel to be quick without having to worry too much about throttle inputs at the same time. Once I was feeling comfortable with the R8 I switched to the F430, which requires a bit more balance to drive.