Weekly Challenge Discussion Thread

[Lomic]

Maybe I will. I really like the track and I like this type of car, although the Mono is usually the least enjoyable of the three we have (X-Bow, Radical, Mono) for me.

Yes, it is a bit too powerful for its lack of aero, but fun to drive because of that too.

 

[kjb]

I haven't had the chance to do the weeklies yet but I know last time the Gr B race was there it took quite a few tries to beat it. I tried different cars but I ended up using the new WRX Gr B even with that I was too slow. The thing that helped me was making sure I didn't go too wide on the turn where you come out of the pit tunnel. Once Id id that I was able to make good time on the track. Hopefully that little tidbit helps someone out

 

[Fuzzi0n]

I haven't had the chance to do the weeklies yet but I know last time the Gr B race was there it took quite a few tries to beat it. I tried different cars but I ended up using the new WRX Gr B even with that I was too slow. The thing that helped me was making sure I didn't go too wide on the turn where you come out of the pit tunnel. Once Id id that I was able to make good time on the track. Hopefully that little tidbit helps someone out

Honestly I found the biggest time gain on the AI is from the start line to the corner you mention, you can gain multiple seconds on them through that section if you really push it with a car on like 150/170 downforce.

 

[OldandSlow]

I used the Mustang Gr. B. at Eiger. I was pleasantly surprised. No ill-manners. One stop on RH. I finished 2nd. I bet I could win it if I stayed on the road.

 

[smoothbore12]

I remember when this race first showed up, I did it with a Subaru Gr. B (normal difficulty)

One pit for gas only, didn't change the tyres. So I could close the gap on the classic Audi Gr. B.

I'll try it out later and see if the stratey still works.

I didn't use the Subaru group B, just the new one that came out recently.
One thing is certain, am not gonna try it again.

 

[05XR8]

Finished a best of 12th due to the R31 pitting at the finish. 650bhp/1260kg, FM2. Pit stop half distance. RM at the start and switched to RS. Did three races with various changing conditions during the last four laps in all three. Wish this was the “real” Calsonic car just to have a racing tank. Anyway, had nostalgic fun.

Finished P2 in the stock powered NSX on RH. Might try fuel management and see if a no stop can work for me.

 

[NAXEHT]

The BAC Mono is a wonderful car. Love it.

 

[Racin-Rev]

Enough with Eiger already. I run each weekly challenge and really do enjoy them. BUT.........

 

[Talon16]

The Mono race was fun. Would love to see that car in a Daily race.

 

[Moose78]

Eiger Nordwand - Ford Mustang Gr.B Rally Car - This is the car for this race. Used RM tires. Pitted on lap 6 for tires and fuel. Had a best lap of 1:05.7. Easy win. Final ticket achieved. I got 500,000 credits from it. I'll take it.

 

[Tired Tyres]

I only did the Red Bull Ring 10 lapper. Horrible janky frame rates. I checked my TV remote and it showed between 71 and 89 frames per seconds. I checked my usual Le Mans race and it was back to 120 FPS. Anybody else noticed that?

 

[2cam16]

I only did the Red Bull Ring 10 lapper. Horrible janky frame rates. I checked my TV remote and it showed between 71 and 89 frames per seconds. I checked my usual Le Mans race and it was back to 120 FPS. Anybody else noticed that?

And I thought my internet was messing up when I was watching my replay. I noticed some lag in a few areas of my replay. Weird.

Another ok week. Skipping Eiger as I haven't figured it out since the first time this weekly race came out.
Anyway:
RBR in one of my 787's
It was going to be an easy uneventful one, until the rain came out of nowhere at the end of lap 5. Just a crazy downpour. By then I was already in 4th and 1-2-3 were struggling in the rain so an easy overtake. Pitted for IM's and never saw them again. Closest was Tidge by about 34 seconds.
Red Bull Ring__3 by 2cam16, on Flickr
Kyoto in my BTCC 195 hp 240. Decent win by about 5 seconds.
Kyoto Driving Park - Yamagiwa_ (5) by 2cam16, on Flickr
Dragon Trail was fun. RS with only an ECU tune. I had an easier time driving the Mono at the Brands race. It's tough without aero in this car because when you go out of control, you're done! lol Won by about 11 seconds.
Dragon Trail - Seaside__1 (6) by 2cam16, on Flickr
Willow was a mess. What used to be my go-to car for this and other CS races is now f'ed after the 1.49 update. My car has gone up to almost 403pp so had to dial it down a bit. Thus only finished 3rd down 5 seconds. Another lap and I would have gotten them. I'll see if I can set-up a new car this week. Still no idea how these AI cars have the wings and are still "400pp".
Willow Springs International Raceway_ Streets of Willow Springs_ by 2cam16, on Flickr

 

[skydragon49]

Tonight I completed the weekly Eiger Challenges. 😅

For Eiger I used the Subaru Gr. B, RH tyres, FM1, one pit at lap 8.

When I pitted, I went for gas only. Didn't change the tyres. That helped me close the gap to the Audi. By accident, I let the crew refuel an extra liter and half of gas, which put me back in the track 3 seconds behind the leader after he pits at lap 9.

Had I been more careful with it or even had driven a faster stint before the pit I'm sure I would've left the pits ahead of the leader. I was still able to catch and pass it right in the next lap anyways.

Final results (normal difficulty)

Lap times

Spoiler

The final ticket gave me a Porsche Spyder 918. I already have one, but I'll keep the extra unit I got today.