Weekly Challenge Discussion Thread

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My likely picks for each event:

Japanese FR Challenge 450: Nissan Sileighty

European FR Challenge 550: Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II (With an engine swap, too - albeit with some tinkering with the settings to get it much closer to 550 PP.)

Special Event: Mazda Roadster (NA) (Though I do wonder if there are any regulations? Maybe I could use one that has the 13B swapped into it.)

Ferrari Circuit Challenge: Ferrari LaFerrari

WTC 700: Ford Mustang Gr.4
 
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They used all their Eiger credits until 2027.
 
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Yep, that'll do nicely! I've got an old AE86 that's tuned to about 600PP which I'll detune slightly and give a new livery that will easily crush at Lago Maggiore. I'm wondering if the M3 with some SS tyres will easily conquer at DTG... Roadster TC will be easy, especially if I opt for the 787B-swapped version. Enzo at DTS will be fun; the biggest question is do I take the Giallo Modena, Argento Nurburgring, Bianco, or Rosso Corsa one? My 911 GT1 Strassenversion is tuned to 700PP so should easily compete at Brands Hatch, and I haven't driven it in what feels like forever.
 
Jumped straight into the Roadster Autopolis race this morning, to get it out of the way first. Despite my misgivings about the circuit, it was an enjoyable drive. That's 'drive' as opposed to 'race'; the Praiano-tuned Roadster TC was a dominant performer, meaning I had the last two laps to myself. This car and circuit are a good match, and that was a quick and easy 180k credits (with CRB).
 
I guess for the statistic junkies, how many times have we had races in the same region? I recall the two Grand Valley races in the same week. Can’t think of any others off the top of my head. Might have to look back at previous races.
 
Race 1: European FR Challenge 550 - Nurburgring GP
Car: Aston Martin V8 Vantage S '15

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Race 2: Historic Sports Car Masters - Willow Springs
Car: Ferrari 512 BB '76

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Race 3: Lightweight K-Cup - Kyoto
Car: Honda Beat '91

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Race 4: Hypercar Parade - Dragon Trail
Car: McLaren F1 '94

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Race 5: World Touring Car 800 - Autopolis
Car: Porsche 911 RSR (991) '17

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Fun week, first few races were pretty easy but still nice to drive some slower road cars and I really enjoy that layout of Maggiore. The Roadster one make still has the issues I had with it before, but my 13B swapped MX-5 was a lot of fun to drive and much closer to them on pace. For the Ferrari race I used the F430 Scuderia which proved to be quite a challenge as I only won by like 5 seconds running 1:49s pretty much all race, absolutely love that track so whatever I'm driving there is always good. WTC 700 I ended up running the VW GTI Supersport VGT which was way overpowered as I won by over 40 seconds, however it was really fun to drive at that circuit, seemed to be the perfect combination.

Weekly cars:
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Three cars came with Nagano's randomizer, the Volvo and the Roadster have been my choice. Really curious how the 240 competes ... :lol:

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Was that necessary ? Seeing this guy makes me wanna v ....
The Volvo 240 is not bad at 550pp. Fun quirky handling stock, but sloooooooow before (and after) upgrading the engine. Be prepared for oversteer. Fun Note: the racing exhaust gives you side pipes - the surround effect was so heavy-handed that I thought one side of my headphones was failing.

Fair point on Orange Man - can we please banish him to Eiger Reverse and/or the Shadow Realm?
 
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