WEC S2, R9, Nurburgring GP/F Finale!

[freshseth83]

I think on the straight it will be good and it has nice tire wear, so I may be in a good spot to play the strategist. I really just like the colors!

 

[BAZZER]

I didn't actually notice Wednesday wasn't on the list, aslong as Thursday doesn't win then I'll be there. I ha e football on Thursday's so let's hope that loses.

 

[joetruckv8]

Spring break is up in coming in 2 wks for some hardcore testing. I'm kind of anxious to drive a prototype with my new wheel. I wouldn't mind driving a FGT for that matter either. 👍 With Blancpain running every 2 wks its going to hate on my FGT bi weekly series that I had planned, but I'll get to it soon enough.

 

[TDZdave]

I think on the straight it will be good and it has nice tire wear, so I may be in a good spot to play the strategist. I really just like the colors!

I've found at power circuits, Le Mans, Spa, Monza the Audi is almost unbeatable, its stupid quick in a straight line,

I didn't actually notice Wednesday wasn't on the list, aslong as Thursday doesn't win then I'll be there. I hate football on Thursday's so let's hope that loses.

You'll see what I did there

Spring break is up in coming in 2 wks for some hardcore testing. I'm kind of anxious to drive a prototype with my new wheel. I wouldn't mind driving a FGT for that matter either. 👍 With Blancpain running every 2 wks its going to hate on my FGT bi weekly series that I had planned, but I'll get to it soon enough.

In the right prototype its like the Viper on steroids, get a little bit more wheel spin, but I'm thinking of allowing some aids until round 3, heavy, mild, weak then gone,

 

[freshseth83]

I think the Toyota is the best on the straights actually, followed by the Bentley.

 

[TDZdave]

I'm thinking I might go the Toyota, seems to be the best all rounder,

 

[joetruckv8]

What tracks are you guys testing at? Or better yet where is the 1st race taking place at?

 

[freshseth83]

I've driven all the prototypes before. I think the Bentley is basically the best all around LMP there is on the game. The Audi 05 is known for being the fastest in the corners. The Toyota is fastest on the straights (when having equal or like power). The Peugeot is a good all around car as well. Good top speed and good handling, really good in acceleration.

 

[TDZdave]

@Joe, all tracks are on the OP, I dare say that is 90% of the schedule,

@Seth, where does the Pescarolo fit?

 

[freshseth83]

The Pescarolo isn't anything particular. But with it's specs I'd say it'll have good acceleration.

 

[TDZdave]

So it could go fast? but probably not a winner?

 

[freshseth83]

You can win in any of the LMPs. They're all equal in the end. Just each has a unique trait besides the Pescarolo. I think it's an all arounder.

 

[joetruckv8]

So,. pretty much we're racing Mazda Raceway for Rd1 I take it then?,..

 

[TDZdave]

I'm going to put the tread up for it Monday, to start next week Saturday, seeing as that is the winner in votes, as for Laguna Seca, I'm not entirely sure yet, I'm thinking turn 1 maybe a little chaotic for first timers,

 

[freshseth83]

I like Motegi. Been practicing there lately. Laguna is a quick little track, turn 1 is not that hard IMO.

I did some further testing, at various tracks. As is the Bentley and Audi R8 05 are just too fast. The Audi R10 is 1.2 seconds slower at Laguna Seca and the Peugeot 908 is about a half second slower. I think cutting the Bentley and R8 back to 530hp is needed, and a 10hp bump to the R10.

 

[joetruckv8]

I like Motegi. Been practicing there lately. Laguna is a quick little track, turn 1 is not that hard IMO.

I did some further testing, at various tracks. As is the Bentley and Audi R8 05 are just too fast. The Audi R10 is 1.2 seconds slower at Laguna Seca and the Peugeot 908 is about a half second slower. I think cutting the Bentley and R8 back to 530hp is needed, and a 10hp bump to the R10.

👍's to that I will most likely use the 908'

 

[TDZdave]

10BHP is going to do next to nothing on a short track like Laguna, might it be worth swapping them out? for the older Audi, (if there is one,) and BMW?

 

[freshseth83]

If you drop the power on the Bentley by 10hp and make it weigh 950kg I think that'll be more in line with the other LMPs. I was doing high 1:14s with it at 542hp 940kg. 1:15.8 is my best with the R10 stealth, so far. I could do some tinkering with the suspension a little, but the Bentley is almost effortless.

 

[TDZdave]

perhaps you should give the bentley a longer amount of time, I believe you in the right setup could make that car faster again, perhaps it may not fit,

 

[RodeRuner1967]

I'm going to put the tread up for it Monday, to start next week Saturday, seeing as that is the winner in votes, as for Laguna Seca, I'm not entirely sure yet, I'm thinking turn 1 maybe a little chaotic for first timers,

Count me out. I'm not racing this series on the weekends. I thought it was going to run during the week. I'm not interested in waisting anymore of my weekend time.
Sorry TDZ. Was really looking forward to doing this during the week.
Shouldn't have put Saturday in the vote. It was sure to win.

 

[freshseth83]

perhaps you should give the bentley a longer amount of time, I believe you in the right setup could make that car faster again, perhaps it may not fit,

The Bentley is too fast. The R10 is the problem car. Too bad because it's actually pretty. Some reason it just doesn't drive anything like the other LMP's. You can get it hooked up but it still doesn't relate to the lap times of the others.

 

[TDZdave]

Count me out. I'm not racing this series on the weekends. I thought it was going to run during the week. I'm not interested in waisting anymore of my weekend time.
Sorry TDZ. Was really looking forward to doing this during the week.
Shouldn't have put Saturday in the vote. It was sure to win.

Agreed, But I want to make a week day series, It will be so much easier for me to do, This will be a weekend thing, but I will PM you my weekday series,

The Bentley is too fast. The R10 is the problem car. Too bad because it's actually pretty. Some reason it just doesn't drive anything like the other LMP's. You can get it hooked up but it still doesn't relate to the lap times of the others.

What can replace the Bentley?

 

[BAZZER]

I can't run this on weekends either, I'll look out for your weekday series Dave.

 

[memto89]

just to make sure i know.. how many people are driving GTE and LMP?? coz i will go in either one thats lacking in numbers

 

[memto89]

also dave I will put myself down as a host in case there are any issues

 

[freshseth83]

I think the Bentley will be ok at 532hp 950kg. At fast tracks like Spa and Monza and Sarthe the R10 (Stealth at least) can keep up.

 

[TDZdave]

Thanks Memto that is much appreciated?

That is one car that can keep up, what about the Pescarolo?

 

[freshseth83]

Pescarolo is better than the R10. It should be fine.

 

[TDZdave]

Ok, so your saying the R10 is the least favoured car in this at these specs?

 

[freshseth83]

Yup. It's the 'worst' lmp car. Its not horrible, the others are better and easier. It won't take a unique setup to get the other cars working. The R10 will need a good setup to be on the pace the others can achieve.