Volkswagen Beetle ClubOpen

[Aaroh]

Hello everyone,

Welcome to the Volkswagen Beetle CLub

The Volkswagen Beetle is a two-door, four passenger, rear-engined economy car manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen (VW) from 1938 until 2003.

The need for this kind of car, and its functional objectives, were formulated by Adolf Hitler, leader of Nazi Germany, wishing for a cheap, simple car to be mass-produced for the new road network of his country. He contracted Porsche in 1934 to design and build it to his exacting standards. Ferdinand Porsche and his team took until 1938 to finalise the design. This is one of the first rear engined cars. With over 21 million manufactured (21,529,464) in an air cooled, rear engined, rear wheel drive configuration, the Beetle is the longest-running and most manufactured car of a single design platform, worldwide.(Source- Wikipedia)

I'm a big fan of the Beetle, ever since i was a kid. I remember sitting in it once years ago, and was completely bowled over by it's looks! Only a few are imported in India, so they are as rare as an empty traffic signal in Mumbai

I plan to run the races on Monday's at 20:00 GMT, that is if it suites the people taking part in this of course. I would be glad if this club starts racing in 2 weeks time.

Room Setting

Club ID: 1035174

Room Privacy: Pubilc
PP: 444
HP: 155
Weight: Minimum 750kg
Tires: Sports Soft

Start Type: Grid Start with False Start Check
Grid Order: Reverse Grid Based on Previous Race Results

Boost: Off
Penalty: Weak
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption: Normal
Grip Reduction on Wet Track/Track Edge: Real

Visible Damage: Off
Mechanical Damage: Light
Slipstream Strength: Real

Nitrous: Prohibited
Driving Line: Available
ABS: Available
All Other Driving Aids: Prohibited
Voice Chat: Disabled

Vehicle Notes

As you know, the stock Beetle is not a very rapid car, so in order to get the bhp level high enough, I will allow turbo kits.

For the driver numbers, base Type A and Typeface B will be used

Use of aero parts and painting is allowed and highly encouraged:tup:👍

Mind you, this is one smoking Bug. With the additional power and its RR drivetrain, It took quite a lot of time to tame it with my amateur tuning skills.

These regulations are not final, I will be running practice sessions to finalize them. You'll are welcome to join in and help me.

4 races will be held each night, 2 sprint races and 2 endurance races, all on the same track.
Due to PD's 🤬 servers, racing online is not a very stable experience . Because of this reason I have disabled voice chat.

Race Manners

Fairplay and sportsmanship is expected from everyone. Please refer to the GTPlanet OnLine Racing (OLR) Rules & Guidelines

I appreciate any suggestions from more experienced hosts and drivers.

I would like to thank @JockeP22 ,@SmileyWRX ,@FergusMik ,@gkgamer for hosting such great clubs and giving me the confidence to make this project I've been holding for a while to come to life

Looking forward to racing with you guys.

 

[Aaroh]

Aaroh007's Tune

PP: 444
HP: 155
Weight: 750kg
F/R Weight Distribution: 45:55
Max Torque: 34kgfm
Power-to-Weight Ratio: 4.83 kg/bhp

Suspension (Front/Rear)
Ride Height: 96/87
Spring Rate: 3.92/2.75
Compression: 8/3
Extension: 9/4
Anti-Roll Bars: 6/4
Camber: 0.0/1.0
EDIT: Reduced front camber to 0.0, seems to reduce understeer
Toe Angle: -0.06/0.06
EDIT- Rear toe angle has been reduced to 0.06, helps with the understeer

Racing Brakes (Front/Rear)
Brake Balance: 5/5

Transmission
Final gear: 3.000
Max speed: 220
1st: 3.269
2nd: 1.799
3rd: 1.267
4th: 0.977
5th: 0.833
Set in the same order as written

Drivetrain
LSD: 12/18/20(Initial/Accel/Braking)
EDIT: Braking sensivity increased, better entry into corner
Triple-plate clutch kit

Power
Power Limiter: 99.0
Stage 3 Engine Tuning
Sports Computer
Standard Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Intake Tuning

Body
Stage 3 Weight Reduction
Carbon Hood(body colour)
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast: 56kg
Ballast Postion: -30%
Downforce: 20(max)

Note
- This is just a basic tune, I'm still working on. It will be updated regularly

 

[Aaroh]

Race agenda for Monday,30th March 2015

Race 1 - 8 laps
Race 2 - 8 laps
Race 3 - 8 laps
Race 4 - 8 laps

BREAK

Race 5 - 8 laps
Race 6 - 8 laps



Public Club room

Intervals between races will be approximately 5 minutes, then manual race start.
Tyre wear for the following races will be set "Very Fast"

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[Aaroh]

Special Events​

 

[JockeP22]

Wow Aaroh.
Really good job! Count on me to be there.

The car is premium / detailed too which makes it that more enjoyable.
I haven't driven many RR cars in Gran Turismo yet (can't even think of one) so this will be interesting for sure.

There is a common nickname or slang word for the Beetle here in Sweden and that is "Bubbla".
It translates to "Bubble" in English. "Look at that bubble over there."
There are many of them where I live and in fact I saw a yellow one yesterday.

I wish my sister had been there with me yesterday for she has this thing where if someone sees a yellow car they can hit the person
next to them in the arm. Kind of like two for flinching.


How exciting with a new one-make club. Well done Aaroh.

 

[buybon355]

I'll give this a go, been needing a Monday night room. Not got a bug yet, but will get one tomorrow (working late tonight)

 

[FergusMik]

Great idea Aaroh! I'll tune up my Bug and come check this out. 👍

 

[o_OPaTricKO_o]

Sounds cool!!! 👍
I'll try to be there Aaroh...

 

[JockeP22]

Not got a bug yet, but will get one tomorrow

I just checked my garage and apparently I bought one on December 4th. Distance driven: 0.0km

 

[Cu3e]

Woot! I painted a Eight Ball a while back. Looking forward to trying it out.

I might be drifting at the back of the pack but doesn't matter

 

[o_OPaTricKO_o]

I bought one some month ago for my youngest daughter. She loves that car...

 

[Aaroh]

Wow Aaroh.
Really good job! Count on me to be there.

The car is premium / detailed too which makes it that more enjoyable.
I haven't driven many RR cars in Gran Turismo yet (can't even think of one) so this will be interesting for sure.

There is a common nickname or slang word for the Beetle here in Sweden and that is "Bubbla".
It translates to "Bubble" in English. "Look at that bubble over there."
There are many of them where I live and in fact I saw a yellow one yesterday.

I wish my sister had been there with me yesterday for she has this thing where if someone sees a yellow car they can hit the person
next to them in the arm. Kind of like two for flinching.


How exciting with a new one-make club. Well done Aaroh.

Thanks a lot Jocke I remember counting the number of yellow cars on the road with my brother. Whoever's got the most wins, though there was no hitting involved

I'll give this a go, been needing a Monday night room. Not got a bug yet, but will get one tomorrow (working late tonight)

Try it, its quite fun to drive:tup:

Great idea Aaroh! I'll tune up my Bug and come check this out. 👍

Thanks Fergus, this club is inspired by your club:tup:

Sounds cool!!! 👍
I'll try to be there Aaroh...

Hope you make it Patrick

Woot! I painted a Eight Ball a while back. Looking forward to trying it out.


I might be drifting at the back of the pack but doesn't matter

Thanks Bergele

Club ID is 1035174. Practice room is open
EDIT: Room closed. Thanks for joining @Cu3e

 

[IfAndOr]

Oh dear Aaroh, now you've found something to occupy my Mondays too!


Vdub Bug though, nice idea. 👍

Did someone mention a yellow one...

 

[Aaroh]

I was planning to have a test race tonight at 20:00 GMT. The venue will be Autumn Ring Reverse. Can you guys make it?

 

[buybon355]

I can't tonight, a local restaurant is taking us all for dinner after work, sort of team building thing after the armed robbery last week. If you're still on when I get back I'll catch up though, might need some set up help lol

 

[JockeP22]

the armed robbery last week

Wait, what? What happened bb?


I will be there at 8pm, Aaroh.

 

[IfAndOr]

...after the armed robbery last week

I didn't know of that. Bit scary I should think.


I'm not too sure about this evening Aaroh. If I get chance I'd like to give Beetle a try out though.

 

[JockeP22]

Beetle or Beatle



In any case looking forward to some Beetle Battles.

 

[o_OPaTricKO_o]

Room Setting
Weight: Minimum 750kg

Hey Aaroh, the weight in the Room setting is 750kg but I read 730kg in the first pic (top of the thread)...?...
Please can you confirm the right value? Thanks in advance!...


[EDIT]

Aaroh007's Tune

PP: 444
HP: 155
Weight: 750kg
F/R Weight Distribution: 45:55
Max Torque: 34kgfm
Power-to-Weight Ratio: 4.83 kg/bhp

OK Aaroh, think I got it...

 

[Aaroh]

Hey Aaroh, the weight in the Room setting is 750kg but I read 730kg in the first pic (top of the thread)...?...
Please can you confirm the right value? Thanks in advance!...


[EDIT]

OK Aaroh, think I got it...

Oh my bad, I'm going to change the pic right away. Thanks for noticing
EDIT: Changed the pic, should be fine now:tup:

 

[o_OPaTricKO_o]

Oh my bad, I'm going to change the pic right away. Thanks for noticing
EDIT: Changed the pic, should be fine now:tup:

👍

 

[JockeP22]

I am finished with my setup, colors, parts etcetera now (on paper anyway).
It still says 0,0 km on the dashboard though so today will be my first
experience with this little gem of a car.

I'll be online in about 10-15 minutes.

 

[o_OPaTricKO_o]

I am finished with my setup, colors, parts etcetera now (on paper anyway).
It still says 0,0 km on the dashboard though so today will be my first
experience with this little gem of a car.

I'll be online in about 10-15 minutes.

And I'm also ready and online...

 

[Zolon32]

sort of team building thing after the armed robbery last week.

To be honest BB, if I'd been involved in an armed robbery I wouldn't be going mentioning it on a public site. I'm not an experienced criminal, but some I know have told me that this can lead to being arrested.

However, I applaud the notion of team building, you don't want any of your fellow robbers feeling left out and potentially speaking to the Police in retribution.

Cheers, Zo.

Quick edit, I can't recommend the Beetle as a getaway car either. They aren't particularly fast in the real world and do stand out a bit. Better to use a Mondeo or a Toyota, something like that.

 

[Aaroh]

Lobby is up
1472-6399-8537-0918-8371

 

[buybon355]

Lol I'm a wee bit gassed, but had a great night, Gonny need to wait a day to get my beetle. In the meantime, read up on our robbery, Google armed robbery Edinburgh, laing the jewellers. Guy was in court today.

 

[Aaroh]

Couple of photos from the first ever Beetle Battle

After 5 laps of door handle to door handle racing, Jocke emerged on the top of our battle.

Thanks for coming out for the races guys, that was some close racing:tup: Looking forward to racing with you guys next week

I'll post the agenda for next Monday probably tomorrow

 

[IfAndOr]

Couple of photos from the first ever Beetle Battle

The Beetle Battle Club.
The BBC - Now there's a catchy name.


Sorry I couldn't make it Aaroh. Looked fun. Maybe next time.
Those large rear spoilers are great.

 

[o_OPaTricKO_o]

Couple of photos from the first ever Beetle Battle
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After 5 laps of door handle to door handle racing, Jocke emerged on the top of our battle.
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Thanks for coming out for the races guys, that was some close racing:tup: Looking forward to racing with you guys next week

I'll post the agenda for next Monday probably tomorrow

Nice pics Aaroh! It was really fun... 👍

The BBC - Now there's a catchy name.

BBC...?... That rings a bell, why???
However, sounds good...

 

[Zolon32]

You've chosen a belter of a car with the Beetle Aaroh, it's fantastically twitchy, but so much more predictable that most other twitchy cars in the game. And, its slimness lets you really thread it through Monaco tight to the barriers, brilliant entertainment.

Sorry mine was such a bore in the looks department, I'd literally only just bought it when I came in the room. I'll pimp it for the next session.

Great racing chaps, I can see this becoming a very popular event.

Cheers, Zo.