Time Trial Discussion

[NevilleNobody]

The Z4 is quite enjoyable when you get it right, judging the grip can be tricky as she can sorta bite, feel a bit understeery then bite again like Miata IRL. Managed to get my time down to a 1.39.7 and hoping that holds.... not sure if it will.

 

[bliprunner]

Yes, the Z4 is a fun drive.

First session was respectable…

 

[sinncere27]

Yooo...Super Formula at Suzuka in Daily Race A?? Might have to take a few days off TTs. 😬

 

[skydragon49]

If that ever happens:

I'm ready:


It would be lots of fun. 😁

 

[ZevZoq]

I managed to find another 1.5 tenths. I think that's it for me...

 

[A_Higher_Place]

Yes, the Z4 is a fun drive.

First session was respectable…

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What were your settings, Blip? I'm struggling to get anywhere near the time I've already set! Would love to touch the 37s.

 

[Dolph Drago]

For the life of me I could not get a grip on the track tonight for so many miles. But eventually I did drop my time. Turn 1 was messy, and I didn't get a good run coming out of the final corner. So, I was surprised to see a pickup when I crossed the line.

 

[wagnerFAM98]

Absolute blast to drive the Z4! I’ll try to work my way to low 38s but for now that’s it.

 

[A_Higher_Place]

What were your settings, Blip? I'm struggling to get anywhere near the time I've already set! Would love to touch the 37s.

@bliprunner

Welp, I answered my own question. The lap of the Sardine Gods bestowed upon to me.

 

[330_D]

@bliprunner

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Welp, I answered my own question. The lap of the Sardine Gods bestowed upon to me.

You can't let me have one huh? 😂🍻🔥

 

[A_Higher_Place]

You can't let me have one huh? 😂🍻🔥

It's hot potato, my guy. Just passing along the same feeling that @Dan_Tes gives me on the Bi-Weekly 😬.

 

[Jeje6410]

Back from holidays, I just did that and I thought "you know what, it's so funny, let stay right there!"
@Jeje6410 I see you ^_^


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🤣🤣🤣
Bravo mon ami for your time !!!!👏👏👏

 

[Gomario JSP]

Little morning blast,

And a tiny improvement from a .189 😂 😂

ran two laps after each other with...😂 what are the odds, consistent though 😂😂

But the worst thing was a invalidated grass licking last corner lap...

Anyways, we had progression but still out of top 100, god this one is hard for me 😂😂😂😂

 

[bliprunner]

What were your settings, Blip? I'm struggling to get anywhere near the time I've already set! Would love to touch the 37s.

ABS default and vibes turned to maximum.

And no 2nd gear, which I think was a mistake... will try and put that right today.

 

[Dan_Tes]

Hi guys, I did have another stab at Fuji yesterday. Slight improvement in time but was still 8th… I’d be gutted if I finish outside the top 10 so if anyone could keep me updated from now until the end of the trial that’d be appreciated

 

[Eliminatorek]

I am really struggling with that combo. Barely managed to go below 40's while I was expecting to be at hi 38 or low 39 once I understand the toughest curves thanks to given hints here.

Z4 is fun when roaming and sliding around random track, but when you want it to slide predictably in your favor it shows a finger.
You want a spin it undesteers, you want to settle the weight it goes Sumo with you. Wish it was just heavy but mellow like Ioniq.

Still no clue how you guys keep a 50-60mph speed in T8/9 90degree right-hander.
I go play in sandbox when try to mimic that.
Any additional tips very appreciated.
Maybe I throw a vid of mine afterhours.

 

[330_D]

I am really struggling with that combo. Barely managed to go below 40's while I was expecting to be at hi 38 or low 39 once I understand the toughest curves thanks to given hints here.

Z4 is fun when roaming and sliding around random track, but when you want it to slide predictably in your favor it shows a finger.
You want a spin it undesteers, you want to settle the weight it goes Sumo with you. Wish it was just heavy but mellow like Ioniq.

Still no clue how you guys keep a 50-60mph speed in T8/9 90degree right-hander.
I go play in sandbox when try to mimic that.
Any additional tips very appreciated.
Maybe I throw a vid of mine afterhours.

Brake early and be off the brake entirely before you turn in. You can feather the throttle to settle the car into the corner but lift over the bump at the exit and floor it as soon as you are over it. That corner is a menace. The next left needs way less brake than you think as well.

 

[Gomario JSP]

Hi guys, I did have another stab at Fuji yesterday. Slight improvement in time but was still 8th… I’d be gutted if I finish outside the top 10 so if anyone could keep me updated from now until the end of the trial that’d be appreciated

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Your telling me there is no internet in the mothership up there to keep track? , bunch of un-evolved.... 😂 😂
Will do ofcourse sir, we will keep you posted, would be well deserved a top 10! ( we still are on the same friends level cause you were already a few planets ahead of me ..

Save flights buddy

 

[Eliminatorek]

Brake early and be off the brake entirely before you turn in. You can feather the throttle to settle the car into the corner but lift over the bump at the exit and floor it as soon as you are over it. That corner is a menace. The next left needs way less brake than you think as well.

Ok, so this means less or zero trail break, where I thought my TrB was not good/strong enough. Give it a try today.
Big thanks for that detail help!!!

 

[330_D]

Ok, so this means less or zero trail break, where I thought my TrB was not good/strong enough. Give it a try today.
Big thanks for that detail help!!!

I'm inconsistent there but when it works for me that's what seems to work best. I do trail in but I am very conscious about getting my foot off the pedal there and it really makes a difference for me. We all drive differently though and what works for one doesn't always translate so you might need to adjust a little to suit your style.

 

[Eliminatorek]

I'm inconsistent there but when it works for me that's what seems to work best. I do trail in but I am very conscious about getting my foot off the pedal there and it really makes a difference for me. We all drive differently though and what works for one doesn't always translate so you might need to adjust a little to suit your style.

Absolutly understand your point.
It is indeed always with difficult turns that way. You either find the mojo/rythm and car starts to dance like you want it or you straggle with it like drunken uncle trying to dance walz at techno party.
It is very individual which combo of inputs serves each driver - but it is super nice to hear some different approaches to test.

 

[Uday9479]

The Z4 is quite enjoyable when you get it right, judging the grip can be tricky as she can sorta bite, feel a bit understeery then bite again like Miata IRL. Managed to get my time down to a 1.39.7 and hoping that holds.... not sure if it will.

Mate I feel the biggest factor is not about understanding the grip but getting the apexes right, especially the long uphill left hander at the end of sector 1 & the long sweeping uphill left hander before the final chicane in sector 3.

 

[Carlos Fandango]

I don't 'get' the BMW. I feel like I'm driving it well but the time just isn't there... I'm 150 miles in right now, in gold, but what feels like a world away from being competitive. I'll work it out, but frustrating nonetheless.

EDIT: I should add that this is ABS default, and w/o CSA or TCS

 

[KK78]

I don't 'get' the BMW. I feel like I'm driving it well but the time just isn't there... I'm 150 miles in right now, in gold, but what feels like a world away from being competitive. I'll work it out, but frustrating nonetheless.

EDIT: I should add that this is ABS default, and w/o CSA or TCS

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I feel exactly the same, I try to be more aggressive in the corners as the top times seem to do this but when I do it, I'm running wide or in the sand. I'm paying the price for initially trying to be too smooth I think and now can't find my groove between smooth and aggressive.

 

[Uday9479]

Today played this wonderful TT after yesterday's failure to improve. Today when I started I couldn't believe how close I was getting to just match my best...just 5 tenths & 2 tenths which was a sign of good things to come...

After some more laps of persistence, I was able to better my personal best(PB) by a good margin. I was thrilled & shocked as I made up upto 5 tenths....Got a best time of 1:39:238! When I had a PB of 1:39:743, my ranking was 7000th+ & with my new ranking I was about 1600th+ which is such a big jump. Loving this TT.

 

[sinncere27]

I think the Z4 is forcing you to be patient with how finicky it is to drive at speed. 😆

 

[P-Courty]

Quick daily mileage for me today, didn't enjoy the Subaru at all.

 

[Barareklam]

Quick daily mileage for me today, didn't enjoy the Subaru at all.

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Now since you got new wheel, you need to change your signature 😁
So what have you achieved your time with this time?

 

[feral and bad]

Glad to see so many of you having fun with this combo. I guess I'm just the usual bad example. It feels like walking a tightrope. I thought I had .5 a couple times and it just evaporated. I'd prefer not to revisit this.

 

[P-Courty]

Now since you got new wheel, you need to change your signature 😁
So what have you achieved your time with this time?

I still haven't even tried out the new wheel yet 😅

So time was set on motion steering as normal, I was really struggling getting the car to turn, even off the racing line any ghost I followed seem to have a much better steering angle than what I could get, so I gave up pretty quickly on this one.

Will probably give the BMW a go on the wheel at the weekend 😁