Yes I did, thanks for that
I tuned my (new) Phoenix exactly as you described, gave it some more power to match 650 PP (for the Nürburg 24' races during which I like to do my timekeeping).
What I found out was that the car feels more secure, more predictable. But it surprised me I could not match my fastest laptimes so far.
On the other hand the overall time in the 24' race was faster, because
the car behaves A LOT better in wet conditions.
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My "old" (8.183 km = 5.085 miles) R8 Phoenix received an engine overhaul and with the tune below I set my best laptime:
733 BHP
Tires: Race hard
Ride height: 75 / 73
Spring rate: 15,81 / 19,24
Dampers (comp): 5 / 6
Dampers (ext): 5 / 6
Anti roll bars: 6 / 7
Camber: 2,3 / 1,5
Toe: -0,10 / 0,33
Transmission: stock, speed set to 330 km / 205 miles
LSD 33 / 34 / 30
Power limiter to 89,8
No motortuning
Turbo high
Aero 360 / 730
No ballast.
One of the main goal of the tune is good overall performance for long distance races, so it has to be stable, good on tire, and easier to drive
The car is not set for best lap time as it has lower front and rear aero, the balance is aimed at more acceleration and top speed, but slower around mid to high speed turns. You can of course, increase the front and rear aero for faster cornering speeds, it's a base tune after all
I have a full power R8 LMS with the tune, still can be driven hard
I also have made a new tune/replica for the Audi R8 LMS Ultra '12 plain version, it has different approach in LSD with fine tuned suspension and body rigidity installed, the tune should also works with the Phoenix, feel free to try it on the Phoenix car without body rigidity and with rigidity installed, see which one suits best. Enjoy :
AUDI R8 LMS Ultra '12 489HP to 552HP BLANCPAIN version
Tuned to replicate Audi R8 LMS Ultra Blancpain
Sports Soft to Racing Hard
CAR : Audi R8 LMS Ultra '12
Tire : Sports Soft to Racing Hard
Specs
Blancpain Max Power 412kW
Horsepower: 552 HP at 8000 RPM
Torque: 417.6 ft-lb at 6500 RPM
Power Limiter at : 99.6%
Weight: 1250 kg
Ballast : 0 kg
Ballast Position : 0
Weight Distribution : 45 / 55 as stock
Performance Points:
596
Blancpain power based on 2.5 Kg/Hp or 500HP
Horsepower: 500 HP at 6400 RPM
Torque: 417.0 ft-lb at 6300 RPM
Power Limiter at : 90.4%
Weight: 1250 kg
Ballast : 0 kg
Ballast Position : 0
Weight Distribution : 45 / 55 as stock
Performance Points:
584
Blancpain power based on maximum restrictor 365kW
Horsepower: 489 HP at 6400 RPM
Torque: 416.4 ft-lb at 6100 RPM
Power Limiter at : 88.2%
Weight: 1250 kg
Ballast : 0 kg
Ballast Position : 0
Weight Distribution : 45 / 55 as stock
Performance Points:
580
GT AUTO
OIL CHANGE
Improve Body Rigidity (
INSTALLED in this build )
Wheels : Stock
Car Paint : Stock
Tuning Parts Installed :
Racing Exhaust
Suspension Fully Customizable Kit
Adjustable LSD
Racing Brakes Kit
AERO :
FRONT : 280
REAR : 650
( Alternative setup is to use stock value or whatever values that suits the track or preferences )
LSD - 2 way high preload
Initial Torque : 52
Acceleration Sensitivity: 27
Braking Sensitivity: 27
Suspension - EIBACH ERS Coil Springs with Bilstein Damper
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 75 75
Spring Rate: 21.43 18.69
Dampers (Compression): 6 7
Dampers (Extension): 5 7
Anti-Roll Bars: 5 4
Camber Angle: 0.4 0.0
Toe Angle: -0.07 0.07 -
increase rear toe in if want more stability in low speed, I recommend no more than 0.21 as it makes the rear harder to rotate.
Transmission - Sequential 6 Speed Adapted Homologated Ratio
Install all power parts
Set Default
Set Final to 5.000
Set Auto Max Speed at 240kmh / 149mph
Adjust each gear :
1st 2.997
2nd 2.235
3rd 1.765
4th 1.474
5th 1.238
6th 1.037
Set Final : 3.889
Brake Balance
5/4 ( personal BB) or for ABS 0 wheel : 5/4, for ABS 1 -
feel free to use your preferred brake balance.
Recommended setting for DS3 user :
Steering sensitivity at +1 or +2, all aids off, except ABS 1 ( if not comfortable with ABS 0 ) with 5/4 brake balance as starting point.
Notes :
This is a replica of Audi R8 LMS Ultra Blancpain version, the power figures depend on the restrictor usage, so I have provided 3 different power levels.
The suspension has been further evolved from my older tune using the Phoenix team car, new rear damper and rear toe to work with the new LSD setup.
Overall the car is easier to drive, safer, and more consistent.
For LSD, I have used the same 2 way setup, but with different approach, using higher than usual initial torque to make sure the rear wheels are not causing sudden break away on low speed cornering ( especially during off throttle/coasting ), while gearing also adapted from 458 GT3 homologated ratios, and it worked so well with the R8 LMS.
I have tuned and tested the car at Tsukuba, Brands Hatch GP, Bathurst, Silverstone GP, Nurburgring 24H and Spa
With 528HP, it manages 1:24s at Brands Hatch GP, 2:04s at Bathurst and 2:00s at Silverstone GP, all on 1st lap
To replicate 2014 Audi R8 LMS, I would suggest to run at 500HP
Please leave feedback about the replica, I always consider this car as a work in progress
Increase front ARB to 6 and LSD initial to 55-60 if wanted more stable handling, but at a cost of more tightness
and ballast I see. I always avoid ballast as it impacts the car overall performance, especially when there's a PP limit.
There are 3 preset power level in the tune, I would suggest the 500HP and 552 HP, try the main suspension/LSD/aero tune first then compare with alternate LSD, aero and suspension, maybe you will like one of them.
