Time Trial Discussion

[MidnightRun85]

Hopefully averaging 5.5-6-hours per night aint killing me lol

My watch tracks my sleep time, and I often have 5.5h - 6h, occasionally as low as 4.5h, and maybe once a week I'll get 8h. I think as long as you're not falling apart every day then you're golden!

So I spent my afternoon looking at time attack cars instead of doing my actual job... but I now have some good ideas for my Jag's new time attack livery, so all is not lost!

Another car I'm thinking I'll try out is the Evo. I find that quite punchy on tracks like this one.

They might not have added it to their website yet. But yeah you can see the three following event ids from this time trial have race information, so I assume that is next week's daily races. (Predict lots of complaints if that is true lol, Maggiore for race c again)

You were 100% on the money...

Race C a Gr.4 fuel saver... yay... thrilling..

 

[NevilleNobody]

I'll be that guy, 5.5 to 6 hours is not enough sleep unless you absolutely crash out and go deep REM right away and don't flinch until you naturally wake. If you're being woken up by a dog or an alarm and you get less than 6 hours, I am afraid that yes, i tis likely killing you.

Not being morbid just a word of caution.

 

[permaculture]

watched one of the top BRZ times, because my FR times are 1-2 seconds behind what i can get in the Porsche (currently like 2.7% but that seems to change hourly). the whole 'skipping a gear' thing really does my head in, especially at the hairpin where they skip from 1 to 3. does this really make that big of a difference on this time trial? i've kind of gotten used to doing it at RBR, but it still feels very wrong and i'm wondering if i can stay 'gold' without having to remember which corners to exit in the wrong gear. i still don't quite understand why there's no drawback for doing this either in engine wear or car speed. at least give us a nice scraping sound

edit: ran the Citroen a couple tenths faster than my porsche lap - at 1.41.8 which has me at 2.72%. only did one gear 'skip' (at the hairpin) likely due to the fact that its 7 gears, found a nice groove with that (TCS 1, no countersteer, logitech g29). i am going to guess that 1:41.5 will end up being 'gold' by the end of this.

 

[TumeK5]

the whole 'skipping a gear' thing really does my head in, especially at the hairpin where they skip from 1 to 3. does this really make that big of a difference on this time trial?

You shoud've seen Road Atlanta with the x2019, where the fastest way to go through a turn was entering in 1st, but exiting with 4th.

 

[skidmark69]

That'd be cool. And national filters as well would be great.

By the way, how's that number with 18/18 golds looking now?

235 unique PSNs with 18/18 golds

That's what this thread is missing, predictions of what the best (Or necessary Gold) time will be. I think a 1:42.000 will be right at the cutoff. Gives the fast time a 1:39.0.
That said, after last weeks freak, my trust is out the window so I don't even trust my 1:41.9 ish as safe. Haha

I don't think the time will drop too much this time. The top time in Gr.3/4 time trials seem to settle quicker than for road cars, and this exact combo was a daily race just last week but with medium tyres so most people probably know it quite well. (It's actually really bad they made the time trial the same as a recent daily race if you ask me)

 

[rheinaoi]

1:42.7XX

I switched to the Mclaren 650s. Rather than the car choice, IMO it was rest and using the gearbox to get the car turned in that helped me wring out a couple more 10ths.

The Jaaaag has a cult following in this thread it seems: I like low end torque + superchargers + British Racing Green, so I'll try that next. I'm curious about the BRZ too. Not looking forward to skipping gears to be fast in it, but I want to drive a modern racecar with actual downforce for a change.

GT3 cars...

 

[2Quickrides]

I don't think the time will drop too much this time. The top time in Gr.3/4 time trials seem to settle quicker than for road cars, and this exact combo was a daily race just last week but with medium tyres so most people probably know it quite well. (It's actually really bad they made the time trial the same as a recent daily race if you ask me)

100% agree. Over 450 cars, over 100 variations of tracks, so here's the same thing not just recently, but right after.

That's true, and the fact that so much of the NSX lap was compromised just trying to stabilize the car. I would really like to see the stats of how much time the top 10 (or even 100 for that matter) fastest people spent on the TT each week. The fact that the top time seemed to get better by a couple hundredths every single day is likely an indication though.

 

[NevilleNobody]

This is harder than it first seemed. Setting a competitive time is not too hard but then improving on it is another thing altogether. As soon as you try and push it's understeer city and you bleed time. Top time was shaved by half a second today so effectively you need to run a 41 now. I'm at 41.7 so a bit tight.

I ran a 30.2 first sector in the Lancer but the rest of the lap i can't find time. That's my best sector 1 by a margin.

 

[zdravkelja]

Yeah, the top time won't go down significantly, top players don't need much time to get the maximum out of race cars. 1:42 will probably be enough.

 

[2Quickrides]

1,42,050 and I think I have guaranteed gold

That's what this thread is missing, predictions of what the best (Or necessary Gold) time will be. I think a 1:42.000 will be right at the cutoff. Gives the fast time a 1:39.0.
That said, after last weeks freak, my trust is out the window so I don't even trust my 1:41.9 ish as safe. Haha

Still feel safe with that time? Lol. Gold cutoff is now 1:42.063!
My prediction sure didn't last long. If it ended right now I'd look pretty smart, but we're only 2 days in. Lol

 

[TumeK5]

1,42,050 and I think I have guaranteed gold

1:42 will probably be enough.

So, about that...

 

[Ian JB]

Hi,

This is going to finish in the 1:38:xxx's for sure. As has been stated - we are only a couple of days into this one!

As has also been stated - Setting a quick time is, fairly, easy. Setting a really quick time requires such precision at this track.

Currently at 1:41:7xx. I reckon I need to do a bit more to stay safely in the gold.

Its great fun though. Tried a few cars so far. I hope there is something left in me and the track to improve more.

Best regards to all here.

Ian.

 

[aguia]

Still feel safe with that time? Lol. Gold cutoff is now 1:42.063!
My prediction sure didn't last long. If it ended right now I'd look pretty smart, but we're only 2 days in. Lol

So, about that...

Yes I am. lol

 

[NevilleNobody]

It's a really weird track, no matter the car you use, as soon as you go from 9 tenths to 10/10ths............. understeer, understeer, understeer.

I am also absolutely amazed how great some cars feel but are still a SOLID second slower than the RSR. Looking at you Peugot, Lancer and especially McLaren.

 

[KAlex122]

3 laps (in the Porsche) and 5.01 % of. Should be an easy and fun silver at least.

 

[MidnightRun85]

Okay, so I just put in a few laps, need a lot more to get some improvements, but here's a look at my lap, now a 1:43.0. Aside from the very obvious missing the apexes early in the lap, can anyone provide some insight as to where I can find another 1s of lap time to break into gold please??

 

[aguia]

Still feel safe with that time? Lol. Gold cutoff is now 1:42.063!
My prediction sure didn't last long. If it ended right now I'd look pretty smart, but we're only 2 days in. Lol

So, about that...

1,41.675 with BRZ. So I'm more comfortable.

 

[djolliea]

Okay, so I just put in a few laps, need a lot more to get some improvements, but here's a look at my lap, now a 1:43.0. Aside from the very obvious missing the apexes early in the lap, can anyone provide some insight as to where I can find another 1s of lap time to break into gold please??

Half a second by hitting the apexes in sector 1 and 2 (turns 1-4) like you said. Another half (or more) by hitting the throttle earlier when exiting turns 1, 4, 8 and 10. Voila, you're in gold territory!

Surprisingly the newer GT-R seems to be faster here than the old one, or is it just me? This was not the case in last week's daily B. 1:41.148 currently. My first TT in VR.

 

[Dolph Drago]

1:41.851 in the BRZ. Too bad I completely botched the final two corners and lost 4 tenths. A mid 41 should be easily doable for me. Maybe a low 41 or, dare I say, sub 41 is possible with enough practice. Anyone know if the BRZ or 911 is faster? The leaderboard seems to have a bigger variety than normal right now, which is nice to see.

On another note, I find the penalty area in the last turns slightly confusing, as well. There was one lap where I have absolutely no idea why I got a penalty. I just got the flashing .500 second text out of nowhere as I entered the front stretch and was perplexed. I know I didn't go wide, and I didn't cut the second to last corner. In fact, I didn't touch the cones at all. What did in the world I do wrong??

 

[NevilleNobody]

Okay, so I just put in a few laps, need a lot more to get some improvements, but here's a look at my lap, now a 1:43.0. Aside from the very obvious missing the apexes early in the lap, can anyone provide some insight as to where I can find another 1s of lap time to break into gold please??

Astounded by your sector 1 time, to be harsh, it looked absolute rubbish but a 30.5 is really not bad. How'd you manage that? I ran a 41.7 and my sector 1 was 30.5.

Good news is you lost about 3 tenths totally missing the apex at turn 5 I think it is, the left hander. Bad news is i don't see anything else glaring other than brake a touch later and exit a touch faster. Sorry man.

 

[rheinaoi]

1:42.3xx after a 20ish lap session in the Jaaaag.

The Jaaaag is a good all rounder. Not as planted as the Mclaren 650s. Slightly loose in tight turns under throttle, but that may just be because my driving style is "cyborg gorilla with a botched firmware update". I like it.

I'm having fun improving as I watch the gold time glide farther and farther out of reach

BONUS: I am submitting my application to join Club Gradient Jaaaag.

Though I do not drink, I will need a tall glass of (supercharger) w(h)ine when this TT is done. Make that sparkling supercharger whine.

I am also absolutely amazed how great some cars feel but are still a SOLID second slower than the RSR. Looking at you Peugot, Lancer and especially McLaren.

I felt this back in the Nurb GP TT with Group 3 cars. I loved the way the Ford GT Test Car felt, but when I looked at the times, I wanted to consult a physicist about how Relativity was breaking down around this car.

 

[Awong124]

Jaaaag

Jaaaag

BONUS: Jaaaag.

 

[rheinaoi]

Behold; the (painfully British) source!

 

[MidnightRun85]

Astounded by your sector 1 time, to be harsh, it looked absolute rubbish but a 30.5 is really not bad. How'd you manage that? I ran a 41.7 and my sector 1 was 30.5.

Good news is you lost about 3 tenths totally missing the apex at turn 5 I think it is, the left hander. Bad news is i don't see anything else glaring other than brake a touch later and exit a touch faster. Sorry man.

No offense taken, it did indeed look rubbish! I guess I was just able to carry momentum through the sequence of corners so the sector time was okay.

Turn 5 has always been my nemesis on this circuit. Am I braking too late or turning too late? I can never get that one spot on... 😒

Also a question on that final right-hander. Are you guys dabbing the brakes there or just lifting??

 

[Cabelmania]

1:41:504, secured gold for half a second, let's see if it stand

 

[Gomario JSP]

I took the Jaaag uit, but there is something I don't like about it, it feel kind of nose heavy or something, and still has alot of understeer, I just cant get used to it 🤣

Then tried the BRZ, that's a whole other experience, the gearing is so weird if you are used to the RSR, it makes rev's so easy, it grips quite good, but the times are just not there....

So I took the Fanta RSR to the track, I'm just going to stick with it and try to lower my time, 2.55% for now so that's a start

Almost lowered my time, that ilusion was quickly gone hitting the grass with the left rear on the straight 🤣

 

[Dan_Tes]

I took the Jaaag uit, but there is something I don't like about it, it feel kind of nose heavy or something, and still has alot of understeer, I just cant get used to it 🤣

Then tried the BRZ, that's a whole other experience, the gearing is so weird if you are used to the RSR, it makes rev's so easy, it grips quite good, but the times are just not there....

So I took the Fanta RSR to the track, I'm just going to stick with it and try to lower my time, 2.55% for now so that's a start

Almost lowered my time, that ilusion was quickly gone hitting the grass with the left rear on the straight 🤣

View attachment 1236438

I bought/tried the BRZ yesterday, I'm away for the weekend now but err yeah it didn't go well! I can see why it's fast, but I found it's one of those cars that just loses control touching the nose on the apex curbs. It doesn't feel realistic.. I also can't get it turned in at Turn 7(?). I'm looking forward to getting more used to it, but the RSR remains my car of choice for this TT!

 

[TumeK5]

I'll happily take that, considering the BoP-poisoned car that I was driving.

 

[bianconiglio]

1:41.592 with BRZ, not one of my favourite TT

 

[samppa_944]

It's a really weird track, no matter the car you use, as soon as you go from 9 tenths to 10/10ths............. understeer, understeer, understeer.

I am also absolutely amazed how great some cars feel but are still a SOLID second slower than the RSR. Looking at you Peugot, Lancer and especially McLaren.

Yeah McLaren and probably Peugeot too while they feel grippy, they don't have enough rotation as MR cars for the tighter corners. At least for the McLaren that's the case, as someone who has driven the car a bit.