Time Trial #72

[Ridox2JZGTE]

I have a 1.52.307 (DS3, std. config.) using pmjg66's loaner. Thanks alot pmjg!👍 (I expect you're still lurkin' around here!?)

Thank you also to skyline 1683 for accepting my FR and let me try your Lambo! Ran a couple of hours with it: 1.52.8xx -Will try some more. I think it has real good (spot on) torque. Just need to learn how to make it compensate for the lack of power on the straights. Perhaps i'll also look into this in-game torque-dist. changing, although i feel it will interfer with the smoothness of driving and Thus somewhat the Whole way of playing...
Or perhaps at age 50 i'm being a Little too concervative about these Things?

A couple of questions:

-First chicane: On my best lap, i shift all the way Down to 1'st, adding max. downshift brakingpower. but i'm experimenting with remaining in 2'nd. giving me a smoother accel. out of it. First or second- which is fastest for you?

-On a loaner, is there a way to raise torque at the expence of power?

Thank you!

Less gear changing is better and faster, stick to 2nd gear on entry and exit if possible, may need to adjust the ratio to suit exit speed.

To increase torque, remove catalytic converter and ECU, these 2 add more HP than torque, while inlet and exhaust manifold, racing air filter add more torque than those 2 above. Fit mid rpm or low rpm turbo for even more mid range torque, you will lose top end power and a bit of HP. Torque will increase PP pretty quick

 

[skyline1683]

I have a 1.52.307 (DS3, std. config.) using pmjg66's loaner. Thanks alot pmjg!👍 (I expect you're still lurkin' around here!?)

Thank you also to skyline 1683 for accepting my FR and let me try your Lambo! Ran a couple of hours with it: 1.52.8xx -Will try some more. I think it has real good (spot on) torque. Just need to learn how to make it compensate for the lack of power on the straights. Perhaps i'll also look into this in-game torque-dist. changing, although i feel it will interfer with the smoothness of driving and Thus somewhat the Whole way of playing...
Or perhaps at age 50 i'm being a Little too concervative about these Things?

A couple of questions:

-First chicane: On my best lap, i shift all the way Down to 1'st, adding max. downshift brakingpower. but i'm experimenting with remaining in 2'nd. giving me a smoother accel. out of it. First or second- which is fastest for you?

-On a loaner, is there a way to raise torque at the expence of power?

Thank you!

I'm putting it in to first gear on entrance to help rotate the car and get a straighter exit

 

[shoenboggie]

I'm putting it in to first gear on entrance to help rotate the car and get a straighter exit

I do that and then shift to second gear as I clear the left turning part of the chicane. Took a day off from this TT and improved .267 to a 1:53.192.

Come on 1:52.xxx

Skyline what color Lambo is your fast time under?

 

[skyline1683]

I do that and then shift to second gear as I clear the left turning part of the chicane. Took two says off from this TT and improved .267 to a 1:53.192.

Come on 1:52.xxx

Skyline what color Lambo is your fast time under?

It's under the black obsidian one 495 bhp lower bhp but higher torque and pull through the gears

 

[Dan76]

Getting the rhythm down and lap times are back up to tailin' the ghost after the added torque adjustments "on the fly" thanks again for the input guys and skyline also for the use of your car. It has a great tune on it .. A blast to drive! Didn't and haven't focused on advancement while learning the new button layout .. Would like to see at least a 1:53... Just a few tenths to go .. But a few tenths can seem like an hour at times .. Will keep pushing.

...And Uh, one huge question I still have .. I looked real hard but could not find the nitrouse button... I really could use that. About right now

 

[Mikegermany1]

It's under the black obsidian one 495 bhp lower bhp but higher torque and pull through the gears

Hi Skyline, can you give me at tip how i should Set the gearbox, i Cant Seem to get the Same äs you

 

[skyline1683]

Hi Skyline, can you give me at tip how i should Set the gearbox, i Cant Seem to get the Same äs you

Reset to default set max speed I think it's between 130-149 then set ratios and final gear it's trial and error to get it

 

[Mikegermany1]

Reset to default set max speed I think it's between 130-149 then set ratios and final gear it's trial and error to get it

Cheers mate:tup:👍👍

Give it a go later

 

[shoenboggie]

It's under the black obsidian one 495 bhp lower bhp but higher torque and pull through the gears

Skyline, I tried this one last night for a few laps and think I could gain .250-.500 with this one once I string a good lap together. Really need/want to get into the mid 1:52's or better before this TT closes. You can really feel the pull of this one out of the corners which seems to match my driving style better.

Thanks for the share!

 

[skyline1683]

Skyline, I tried this one last night for a few laps and think I could gain .250-.500 with this one once I string a good lap together. Really need/want to get into the mid 1:52's or better before this TT closes. You can really feel the pull of this one out of the corners which seems to match my driving style better.

Thanks for the share!

That's cool it's all about sharing and improving times if your using mine try shifting at 8100 revs seems to slightly drop out of power band if you blip the redline but you get such a great exit from corners with the torque it has

 

[shoenboggie]

That's cool it's all about sharing and improving times if your using mine try shifting at 8100 revs seems to slightly drop out of power band if you blip the redline but you get such a great exit from corners with the torque it has

Read my mind, forgot to ask and I was trying different shift points much lower like 7200-7400.

Thanks, no hope for me to catch your time on the friends list, second maybe.

 

[Uday9479]

Can I add any of You GT lovers & get a replay even for this TT? Putting a request as have seen the helpful attitude over here & when such people share the same interest of racing & love of cars, it feels like home.

I'm not a very good racer but try my best to get the best time in. Last time I checked, I was on 1777 rank.

To end on a sweet note, I believe in honest racing as racing matters, not the position.

 

[oooMaXimumooo]

Improved with 0.001... It's something :-)

 

[Turok134]

Hi!

Now I'm at 1:52.8 with 506hp at 1169kg.

I've tried what you are talking here with more torque against power but it doesn't seem to work. Monza it's a strait forward track where top speed is important.
Top guys go 1:50.5 and I know that 1sec max might be in driving line. Those guys must have very different cars. Knowing that is the big thing.

 

[freerizzy]

Back after a long break. Currently on :1:55.99 driving the Gallardo. I used Praiano's tune but the car is still too understeery. Don't like understeer. I wish I could check out some videos for the correct lines, still cannot find a straight line through the chicanes without cutting them too much.

 

[Dan76]

Back after a long break. Currently on :1:55.99 driving the Gallardo. I used Praiano's tune but the car is still too understeery. Don't like understeer. I wish I could check out some videos for the correct lines, still cannot find a straight line through the chicanes without cutting them too much.

Yeah, I agree some vids would be nice from the top contenders .. But doubt we'll get one.

...the braking zones or points - would be better to say - are VERY important. Practice practice and more practice timing them perfect is the key here .. Over do it and its all over.

Understeer w/ Praiano's tune? (Edit: soften the front and or stiffen the rear springs a bit .. raise the rear ride height a little at a time or try lowering the front depending on his starting point)

...did you add weight? If so, try to aliminate it or as much as possible. It will add to braking zone and can cause understeer)

...and or your corner entry needs work .. Drive in as deep as you can and Brake hard. That's how Praiano drives and tunes (he's hard on the brakes). Another thing to remember his tunes are usually geared for Racing Soft tires .. Big difference here.

Hope this helps some .. Sounds good on paper anyway still working on all this myself.

 

[Roweer1]

Set torque at 35 65 on pmjg's lambo -remained in second at first chicane, and got a 1.52.118 -even though i messed up last righthander/parabolica by coming in way too early -losing at least a tenth.
Thanks to Ridox and skyline for replying!
The car has 85kg's in the trunk, which is likely contributing to make it suitable for remaining in second gear for first chicane. But skyline, you might wanna try adjusting your car that tiny bit -it'll spare you two gearshifts....

 

[Dan76]

> 1:53.824 - Position 483 (at the moment)

Beside myself at this point .. To get into the 1:53's... Into the high 400's...

It's been a huge learning experience this week. Again thanks to those who let me borrow their cars and for ALL the great advice posted here at GTP. Without the great people and selfless attitudes and knowledge given here... I would have been done a long time ago. Thank You!

...kinda just throw everything you've learned into a blender tweek it till it screams and whoop!!! ..it might just work

 

[waukazoo]

> 1:53.824 - Position 483 (at the moment)

Beside myself at this point .. To get into the 1:53's... Into the high 400's...

It's been a huge learning experience this week. Again thanks to those who let me borrow their cars and for ALL the great advice posted here at GTP. Without the great people and selfless attitudes and knowledge given here... I would have been done a long time ago. Thank You!

...kinda just throw everything you've learned into a blender tweek it till it screams and whoop!!! ..it might just work

Not sure if the tunes I have are one's you have tried or not but, Shoot me a freinds request, if you want to have a go in them. I have two 560's on share different tunes. I use a DS3 and have done my best time with the black one but I and most people feel the setup on the blue one is faster.

 

[waukazoo]

Sorry, edited for a double post.

 

[Dan76]

Not sure if the tunes I have are one's you have tried or not but, Shoot me a freinds request, if you want to have a go in them. I have two 560's on share different tunes. I use a DS3 and have done my best time with the black one but I and most people feel the setup on the blue one is faster.

Thanks for the invite .. I just sent you a req. I'm always up for testin out a new tune and from another DS3 user it will be good to see how it goes. 👍

 

[skyline1683]

Set torque at 35 65 on pmjg's lambo -remained in second at first chicane, and got a 1.52.118 -even though i messed up last righthander/parabolica by coming in way too early -losing at least a tenth.
Thanks to Ridox and skyline for replying!
The car has 85kg's in the trunk, which is likely contributing to make it suitable for remaining in second gear for first chicane. But skyline, you might wanna try adjusting your car that tiny bit -it'll spare you two gearshifts....

Thanks for the input I might try that abit later having a day or two off the TT been slightly distracted by F1 13

 

[nowcontrol]

Wow, I have now got myself a 1:52.941 and I think there are a few more tenths to get because my lines are still quite erratic through most of the turns, I'm just not consistent enough in getting them all spot on.

Looks like I am heading for my highest TT finish so far [if PD ever get round to removing the hacks].

 

[freerizzy]

Yeah, I agree some vids would be nice from the top contenders .. But doubt we'll get one.

...the braking zones or points - would be better to say - are VERY important. Practice practice and more practice timing them perfect is the key here .. Over do it and its all over.

Doing that. Practicing the hell out of it.

Understeer w/ Praiano's tune? (Edit: soften the front and or stiffen the rear springs a bit .. raise the rear ride height a little at a time or try lowering the front depending on his starting point)

Already did that. Less understeer now. Thanks for the advise.

...did you add weight? If so, try to aliminate it or as much as possible. It will add to braking zone and can cause understeer)

I don't think I have added weight. Will check and If I have, will remove it pronto.

...and or your corner entry needs work .. Drive in as deep as you can and Brake hard. That's how Praiano drives and tunes (he's hard on the brakes). Another thing to remember his tunes are usually geared for Racing Soft tires .. Big difference here.

This is probably the main cause of all my troubles. I do brake hard but my corner entry leaves a lot to desired. Practicing.

Hope this helps some .. Sounds good on paper anyway still working on all this myself.

Thanks for the advice mate, very helpful. Hopefully I will be able to improve
my time. I am using a Praiano tune which he put up for use with Sports Soft and modified it a bit to suit the SH tyres.

 

[Dan76]

Slight gain to > 1:53.803.

Edit/Update: 1:53.659 (433rd) - Using doodlemonoply's ghost from his VERY SMOOTH lap of 1:51.361. I was encouraged to be able to be ahead of the ghost by a car and a half till Della Roggia. Need to work on timing/entry angle there .. still dancin' on ice a bit too much. Gearing needs some help as well.

Wow, I have now got myself a 1:52.941 and I think there are a few more tenths to get because my lines are still quite erratic through most of the turns, I'm just not consistent enough in getting them all spot on.

Looks like I am heading for my highest TT finish so far [if PD ever get round to removing the hacks].

Way to go!! 👍

...Monza is a blast to drive - when you hit the marks half way decent! ...mis the mark and it's a disaster, ya know?

Thanks for the advice mate, very helpful. Hopefully I will be able to improve
my time. I am using a Praiano tune which he put up for use with Sports Soft and modified it a bit to suit the SH tyres.

Keep at it. With all the tunes and tweaks I've made .. Nothing works right till the driver hits the marks .. Just don't give up and you'll make improvement!

 

[bnight]

I try this with F458 however looks like my tune is very far away my best time is 1.58.200

Could someone share a dessent setup for the F458 ?

 

[Jaywalker]

Try Praiano's tune.

 

[Dan76]

Slight increase to > 1:53.588 ..but big gains through Della Roggia .. a bit better through Ascari .. Just a few more days to get it all tied together!

At the beginning of the evening I was ready to just call it good .. Smile and slowly walk away! Glad I didn't cave .. It's startin' to feel like race day is drawin' near .... Finally! ...we'll see a 1:52.somthing just might be possible.

 

[Uday9479]

Apart from the Gallardo '08, which is the next best car for setting a good lap as per handling, torque etc?

 

[bnight]

Try Praiano's tune.

Thanks I buy a new F458 and did that tuning to it and manage to squize 2 more seconds down to 1.56.555 now and I could easy shake off more on this time.