week 5 driving skill competition - R8 @ GVS

[sanesh21]

Time : 2.05.545
Driver : sanesh21
Controller : DS3
Transmission : MT
ABS : 1

 

[LMP787B]

Great times coming everyone!

Will put in a decent amount of time on this combination, I am aiming for mid 2:04!!! But loving the enthusiasm for this weeks track and car! 👍

 

[Emptyone]

Better time now, down in the 2:04s
Emptyone77: 2:04.975
Still work to be done of course, a flat 2:04 is a possibility.

 

[LMP787B]

Better time now, down in the 2:04s
Emptyone77: 2:04.975
Still work to be done of course, a flat 2:04 is a possibility.

Wow good time! Hopefully I can crack 2:05, anyway well done 👍

 

[numbnuts70]

grabbed 3 or 4 more laps.

numbnuts70
2.05.096
sixaxis
auto
abs 1

definitely more time to come,but not much

 

[NJ72]

sheet updated 👍

Wont get a chance to have another go at this one before it closes as i'm travelling on thursday, but will keep the sheet up to date as best I can

 

[LMP787B]

sheet updated 👍

Wont get a chance to have another go at this one before it closes as i'm travelling on thursday, but will keep the sheet up to date as best I can

Thanks!

Well after another 10 laps I improved significantly!

LMP787B/Ld_headshot
2:05.806
Manual
DFGT
ABS 1

Still can find another second at least through the first and middle sector.

 

[Woodski_427]

Is there any agreement/rule about keeping within the white lines and clipping walls, or are we still sticking with 'the lap is OK if it's not red'?

There are a couple of cheeky corner cuts and significant run-off areas on GV - the main one I tend to hit is running wide out of the tight left-right combo after the final tunnel.

I reckon I'll be looking at around 2:07 this week! Three laps with DS3 gave me a low 2:09.

 

[LMP787B]

Is there any agreement/rule about keeping within the white lines and clipping walls, or are we still sticking with 'the lap is OK if it's not red'?

There are a couple of cheeky corner cuts and significant run-off areas on GV - the main one I tend to hit is running wide out of the tight left-right combo after the final tunnel.

I reckon I'll be looking at around 2:07 this week! Three laps with DS3 gave me a low 2:09.

No cut whatever you want, but if it goes red it doesn't count. Good luck getting 2:07, you are more than capable of doing that 👍

Just some tips, try to brake late on some corners like the first corner, try and take a nice tight line on all corners and get on the power as quick as possible.

 

[ivann]

Driver: ivann/ivann_11
Time:2:04:240
Transmission: Manual
Controller: DS3
ABS: off
Brake Balance: 4/0
Will be going 2:03 for sure.

 

[Ronald6]

No cut whatever you want, but if it goes red it doesn't count.

Huh? I thought we were going by the ORL. At least two tyres on tarmac at all times. Going into areas that "allow" you to drive on them without going red aren't necessarily allowed.

And any tap is enough to DQ you.

 

[LMP787B]

Huh? I thought we were going by the ORL. At least two tyres on tarmac at all times. Going into areas that "allow" you to drive on them without going red aren't necessarily allowed.

And any tap is enough to DQ you.

I just think that way its easier to understand. Red = DQ white = clean

 

[Ryk]

Any heads up one where you can Cheat - sorry I mean "Expand the nature of the track" at good old Grandaddy speedway?

Where can you cut a corner? and where will you earn yourself a big red one?

I'll write up a track guide shortly.

 

[Penelope]

Driver: Penelope/GTP_Penelope
Time: 2.04.652
Transmission: Manual (no clutch)
Controller: wheel
ABS: 1

Thats the limit of my ability :-(

 

[ivann]

Time update:
Driver: ivann/ivann_11
Time: 2.03.629
Transmission: Manual
Controller: DS3
ABS: off
Brake balance: 4/0

It's my final time, wont drive this one anymore. Going to try TVR tommorow.

 

[no1pal]

Time update:
Driver: ivann/ivann_11
Time: 2.03.629
Transmission: Manual
Controller: DS3
ABS: off
Brake balance: 4/0

It's my final time, wont drive this one anymore. Going to try TVR tommorow.

Great time 👍

 

[LMP787B]

Driver: Penelope/GTP_Penelope
Time: 2.04.652
Transmission: Manual (no clutch)
Controller: wheel
ABS: 1

Thats the limit of my ability :-(

There Is always more time to find, you think you are at the limit then you think about the lines you take and breaking points. But still an awesome lap!

Also nice one ivann, great time 👍

 

[numbnuts70]

04s and 03s!!
very impressive lap times.

 

[LMP787B]

04s and 03s!!
very impressive lap times.

Tell me about it! I'm on a high 05 at the moment, might be able to get mid/high 04 with a bit of practice but 03 I won't get anyway best of luck to you numbnuts 👍

 

[rhubs]

Driver: rhubs
Time: 2.06.242
Transmission: Manual (no clutch)
Controller: g27
ABS: 1
Brake balance: 5/5

 

[LMP787B]

Driver: rhubs
Time: 2.06.242
Transmission: Manual (no clutch)
Controller: g27
ABS: 1
Brake balance: 5/5

Nice time 👍

 

[phil_75]

The "cuts" on GVS are more "legal run off areas" and PD obviously thinks that too!

 

[LMP787B]

The "cuts" on GVS are more "legal run off areas" and PD obviously thinks that too!

Yeah thats what I thought! It's just easier than saying 'two wheels on the track' IMO.

 

[rheinaoi]

I was a bit sore that I missed last week's challenge. Such things happen when life steps in.

Great combo this round. I've loved the Audi since GT5 Prologue. Although, I don't think I was ever too hot at this track.

After a bit of head banging and a lot of laps, I still can't break into 2:04s. I doubt break balance or trick shifting is going to help me here.

Driver: rheinaoi / challah_rajni
Time: 2.05.012
Transmission: Manual
Controller: Wheel (DFGT)
ABS: 1
Brake balance: Default

 

[numbnuts70]

had a quick 20 mins-did a bout 8 laps.
i think i can go a bit faster if i string it all together

numbnuts70
2.04.338
auto
sixaxis
abs 1

 

[LMP787B]

had a quick 20 mins-did a bout 8 laps.
i think i can go a bit faster if i string it all together

numbnuts70
2.04.338
auto
sixaxis
abs 1

Great lap! Your really pushing the boundaries on that car! Also if possible, whats your sector times, thanks, don't worry if not, just curious to see where I am losing time 👍

 

[numbnuts70]

Great lap! Your really pushing the boundaries on that car! Also if possible, whats your sector times, thanks, don't worry if not, just curious to see where I am losing time 👍

Yeah,no problem.

143 mph across the line.
42.159
39.395
42.784

like i say,a few missed apexes etc so there should be a slightly faster lap in it for me

 

[LMP787B]

Yeah,no problem.

143 mph across the line.
42.159
39.395
42.784

like i say,a few missed apexes etc so there should be a slightly faster lap in it for me

Oh brilliant thanks! I'm sure if anybody can do it you can, i'll see where I am losing time tomorrow! Good luck improving! 👍

 

[numbnuts70]

Oh brilliant thanks! I'm sure if anybody can do it you can, i'll see where I am losing time tomorrow! Good luck improving! 👍

No problem.
Good luck to you as well

 

[LMP787B]

No problem.
Good luck to you as well

Thanks I'd be amazed If I can get anywhere near your time 👍