Weekly Race Series, Week 49

[BlazingDragon]

Originally posted by danoff
I hate searching for a car.

I have tried so many freaking cars it's rediculous. I have not found one that I think is faster than the subaru impreza prototype at that power/weight ratio but I know that one exists because of the times being posted.

Yeah, I know how you feel - I don't really have the spare time (or the driving consistency) to test and compare cars...

I've only used 3 cars - about 10 laps each in a Evo VII Proto and Impreza Proto rally car, and about 5 laps in a Ruf CTR.

I don't think you were referring to my times, but just in case, they were set with a (brand new) Impreza Rally Prototype (PWR = 2.53x).

 

[Danoff]

Dragon,

Thanks, that's what I'm using at the moment too. My best T3 right now is 50.1 with that car, though my best overall time was set with a 50.5.

I don't think there is any way to get the subaru down to 49.5. Eggman was talking about how he had to deal with breakin hp, which means he's not using the subaru rally prototype.

There is another car out there, but I'm guessing it's not any of the following:

"Acura
Integra Type-R
RS-X

Citroen
Xsara Rally Car

Dodge/Chrysler
PT Cruiser

Daihatsu
Cuore/Mira TR-XX
Sirion/Storia

FIAT
Coupe Turbo Plus

Ford
Mustang Cobra R
Escort WRC
Focus WRC

Honda
Accord Euro-R
delSol VTi
EG Civic VTi
EK Civic Type-R
Spoon Civic Type-R


Lancia
Delta HF Integrale Rally Car

Lotus
Elise 190
Motorsport Elise

Mazda
Demio GL-X
FC RX-7 Infini III
FD RX-7 Type RS
FD RX-7 Type RZ
RX-8

Mini
Cooper 1.3i

Mitsubishi
FTO GPversionR
FTO LM
Lancer Evo6 GSR TME (+stripe)
Lancer Evo7 RC Prototype

Nissan
Nismo Skyline R34 R-tune


Peugeot
206 S16
206 Rally Car

Renault
Clio V6
Clio Race Car

Ruf
CTR2
RGT

Subaru
Impreza WRC Prototype
Impreza LM Race Car

Suzuki
Alto Works
Escudo PP

Tickford
Falcon XR8

Toyota
Celica GT-Four
Celica Rally Car
Corolla Rally Car

Vauxhall/Opel
Astra Touring Car
Calibra Touring Car

VW
Beetle 2.0
Beetle RSi

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which leaves the following:

Alfa Romeo
156 V6

Audi
S4
TT


Mitsubishi
Lancer Evo4
Lancer Evo5
Lancer Evo6 GSR
Lancer Evo6 RS
Mine's Lancer Evo6
Lancer Evo6 WRC
Lancer Evo7 GSR
Lancer Evo7 RS
GTO '95
GTO '99


Nissan
S13 Silvia K's 1.8
S13 Silvia K's 2.0
S14 Silvia/200SX
S15 Silvia SpecRAero
180SX TypeX (NTSC - 240SX; 200SX Fastback)
300ZX 2seater
300ZX 2by2
Skyline R32 GTS-t
Skyline R32 GT-R
Nismo Skyline R32 S-tune
Skyline R33 GT-R
Nismo R33 400R
Skyline R34 GT-R Vspec
Skyline R34 GT-R VspecII
Skyline R34 GT-R Mspec
Mine's R34 Skyline GT-R N1


Subaru
Impreza Wagon ver6
Impreza Sedan ver6
Impreza 22b
Impreza WRC '99
Impreza WRX Wagon
Impreza WRX Sedan
Leagcy B4 RSK
Legacy B4 Blitzen
Legacy GT-B

Toyota
Yaris 1.3 Euro
Yaris 1.5RS
Sprinter Trueno (AE86)
Sprinter Trueno Shigeno (AE86)
Altezza AS200/Lexus IS200
Altezza RS200
Altezza LM
Tom's Chaser
Celica SS-II '97
Celica SS-II '99
Celica TRD Sports M
MR-2 G-limited
MR-2 GT-S
Supra SZ-R
Supra RZ

Vauxhall/Opel
VX220/Speedster

VW
Beetle Cup Car
Lupo Cup Car"

 

[Danoff]

I doubt Alfa Romeo

I still haven't tried Audi

There are probably some mitsu evo's I should check out still just in case, even though I have tried several.

I doubt anything in the nissan family because I've tried the best skyline that I have that can be equipped and it wasn't close.

I doubt subaru because I'm using the prototype and have tried the wrx rally and the high end wrx. Everything else seems like it wouldn't compete.

Toyota is lacking in 4wd. I should look at toms chaser for kicks.

I doubt the opel.

I should take the VW's for a spin.
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I don't think any of these prospects are very good which leaves me with three possible choices. Either I've run it and discounted it too early, I've incorrectly assumed that it wouldn't perform, or it's not on the list.

Any of those choices is enough to get me to stick with my current suboptimal car. Hopefully one of these last few cars that I'm going to check out will do it for me.

 

[eggmann]

@danofff...

You're searching the wrong half of the available cars. The one I'm driving is on your list of "I'm guessing it's not..."

 

[RSCosworth]

eggman, thanks about those tips!👍 Those really helped me. I made my record time with T3: 50.4. The last two corners are hard. Those two are my weakest spot. I always drive them wide or something..

 

[hippyneil]

I give up on this one. I can't seem to find a car that gets around here quickly. T times are pathetic - cant get under 16 T1, T2 is always around 34... this so sucks!!
Maybe it's me, I dont really play the rally tracks much but even so, I cant seem to get a decent line/ setup/ car - I dunno what it is. Bleh!

 

[BlazingDragon]

Originally posted by eggmann
@danofff...

You're searching the wrong half of the available cars. The one I'm driving is on your list of "I'm guessing it's not..."

The only cars I would have moved from danoff's "guessing it's not" list to the "maybe" list are:

Xsara Raly
Escort Rally and Focus Rally
Delta Integrale
Corolla and Celica Rally
VW Beetle RSi
second choices would have been the Astra and Calibra DTM cars

Is it one of these?

 

[scuderia229]

eggman - Toyota Celica GT-Four. Right? :-)

 

[Danoff]

Well I put them in the "I'm guessing it's not" list because I tried them and they didn't hang with the Subaru, but I'll have to go back and check them.


Edit:

Scuderia,

What's your fastest T3 in the celica. I haven't been able to manage much but I'm probably just tuning it badly.

 

[scuderia229]

ugggh.

Same car , same "best lap settings" and I can't even get within 1.9secs of my best time thus far.

I think I am done for this one. Gotta start getting ready for next week.

God I hope week 50 ISN'T a rally!!!!!

 

[Danoff]

Well it is definitely not

Acura, Citroen, Dodge, Daihatsu, Fiat, Honda, Mazda, Mini, Peugeot, Subaru, Susuki, or Tickford. Which leaves:

Ford
Mustang Cobra R (tried it, not good enough)
Escort WRC (unfortunate upgrade spacing, no good)
Focus WRC (tried, not good enough)

Lancia
Delta HF Integrale Rally Car (tried, not good enough)

Lotus
Elise 190
Motorsport Elise (tried, no good)

Mitsubishi
FTO GPversionR (tried, not enough hp)
FTO LM (too much hp)
Lancer Evo6 GSR TME (+stripe) (tried, no good)
Lancer Evo7 RC Prototype (tried, no good)

Nissan
Nismo Skyline R34 R-tune (tried, no good)

Renault
Clio V6
Clio Race Car (tried, no good)

Ruf
CTR2 (tried, not too bad)
RGT (tried, no good)

Toyota
Celica GT-Four (tried it, couldn't make it fast enough)
Celica Rally Car (tried it, too slow)
Corolla Rally Car (too slow)

Vauxhall/Opel
Astra Touring Car (too much hp)
Calibra Touring Car (too much hp)

VW
Beetle 2.0 (wtf)
Beetle RSi (tried, too slow)


I just realized I really haven’t given lotus a chance. Other than that, the CTR2 performs well but I don’t know what the trick is to getting it to lap fast.

Edit: If it's the lotus, I don't care. I'm not driving that one on the dirt, it's too crazy.

 

[Mr P]

Hi .... me again

I managed to squeeze a few laps in a few cars after all

The first car was the RUF it was like guiding a portaloo on wheels around the Alps ... sorry not for me ... best T3 in the Ruf was 49.8 but crappy on the end section

So in the end I just got out the trusty old Delta

Easy car to drive and set up and i'm happy with my lap for such little time 👍

Best save in Delta has 15.3 /31.9 /49.6

I run the Delta on the NTSC gamesave as the majority of racers in here are NTSC anyway

Time submitted.

 

[Kent]

Alright, I am absolutely sure my times could improve being that this is my first ever rally olr. But hey, there's a first for everything.

In honor of truely not being a punk ass, I am turning in a time, even though I know it is not competitive. I hope that hits home for anyone who dodges out on the weeks where they can't keep up.

I think the splits were close to average around here.
None the less, time submitted.
Cya next week.

 

[GT3mich]

T2/31.7 still be lucky to beat Mr P. Not driving the Delta BTW.

 

[HareTurtle]

Originally posted by GoKents
In honor of truely not being a punk ass, I am turning in a time, even though I know it is not competitive. I hope that hits home for anyone who dodges out on the weeks where they can't keep up.

👍 👍

Never was able to get back to this after my session Wednesday, so I'll have to go with that (15.796 33.221 51.677). Using the Imprezza Rally Prototype.

Time sent.

 

[Mr P]

Originally posted by GT3mich
T2/31.7 still be lucky to beat Mr P. Not driving the Delta BTW.

VE HAS VAYS OF MAKING YOU TALK ... spill ze beanz ...? your car now Her Mich!!

Nice sector man i think your already killin my time btw

ve shall see:tup:

 

[Danoff]

It still feels to me like the impreza prototype is the fastest car out there. I managed a 49.7 T3 in it. Mr. P, I think you should give that one a spin and see what you can do.

Judging from mich's times, his car is faster though.

 

[BlazingDragon]

Originally posted by Mr P
VE HAS VAYS OF MAKING YOU TALK ... spill ze beanz ...? your car now Her Mich!!

Yeah, what is it? I want to know too

P.S. Mr P, I can't help thinking of "'Allo, 'Allo" after that post - are you sure you aren't a cast member moonlighting on GTPlanet??

 

[GT3mich]

Tomorrow. I worked hard to find this car

 

[GT3mich]

The Delta is faster than the Imprezza Proto. It won the ARC Swiss Alps race. Its all about the set-up.

 

[Danoff]

The Delta is faster than the Imprezza Proto. It won the ARC Swiss Alps race. Its all about the set-up.

Racing line strongly disagrees. Of course, It also says that my final time is totally feaking pathetic!


Edit: Never mind, I'm a moron. I just realized there is a larger turbo out there for the impreza, which would be what they're using on racing line.

 

[Kent]

Boom,
Please disregard my submitted time.
I will submit again if it's alright. I managed to pull .3 off just now, and I believe that with some work, another .3 can come off.

I will be back tomorrow (monday) with updates, and hopefully a better time to submit.
Thanks for you patience,
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[NielsG]

Time sent.

No improvements (15.688, 33.063, 51.383).

See you next week.

 

[Jpec07]

I think I've had a slight improvement on my last time (submitted)

15.928, 33.135, 51.353

Looks like I'm going to be contending closely with NielsG this week, but if I can get a better time this evening (before Midnight) I will submit it and hopefully win...

 

[BigJamesGTI]

Not a fan of rally at all but I will give this a shot tonight - I just thought to myself that its important to compete to kep the numbers up. I will give it a good shot though !!

Bottom of Div 2 I think this week

Road race next week PLEEEAASE !!!

 

[scuderia229]

I had all but given up on improving my time yesterday but watching the opening round of the WRC last night inspired me. So at 11:30pm I spent another hour tweaking car settings and trying a new line around a few corners (using things I learned from watching the WRC). I ended up bettering my time very slightly (-.120 to -.213) but watching the replay of those laps I noticed the tail of my car just slightly brushed the berm on the outside of the last right hander in T1, TWICE! Now it was VERY hard to see but in the interest in fairness I threw the laps away. I ended up not bettering my tme but over 25 laps all of my times were ALOT closer (all within .5secs) to my best time than they were earlier in the day.

If only I had more time, hahahah.

I learned a ton from this race in car setup AND driving technique, especially for rally driving. My time is fairly slow, compared to what I know is in the car, but what are you going to do.

 

[Mr P]

Ok looks like you can disregard my time too Boom ! as i had a few laps in the Suby just out of curiosity

Initially i was hitting T3's in the high 47's .... until I saw it was under the 2.5pw, so I dropped it to a stage 2 turbo and its over 2.5 now

best T3 in suby Proto so far 49.1:tup:

Last attempts tonight ..... when this room is childless

laters

BTW my Momo has a fault with gearing so its all DS2

 

[Talentless]

Haven't the foggiest how to run this. Oh, well.

 

[scuderia229]

Originally posted by Mr P
best T3 in suby Proto so far 49.1:tup:

Good lord. Granted T3 was the biggest time suck in my times but I couldn't get under 50.1 in T3, even WHEN I felt I hit the proper line and did everything right, my official time is even higher I think.

The god damn left hander right over the bridge is my problem. Thank god the road helps you out there with it's slight banking but the slick surface always caused me to brake to much and taking it in 3rd of 4th didn't help...the other issue was once you get that turn tight you have to have the car setup for the next one which if your nose isn't pointed the right direction you scrub more speed!

I'll be curious to know your race line strategy tomorrow when the results are announced.

 

[Kent]

Originally posted by Mr P
Ok looks like you can disregard my time too Boom ! as i had a few laps in the Suby just out of curiosity

Initially i was hitting T3's in the high 47's .... until I saw it was under the 2.5pw, so I dropped it to a stage 2 turbo and its over 2.5 now

best T3 in suby Proto so far 49.1:tup:

Last attempts tonight ..... when this room is childless

laters

BTW my Momo has a fault with gearing so its all DS2

Nice p, real nice.

Good luck later tonight.

As for me, I don't have school until tonight, so Im gonna get in a few laps before the day is up.
Once again, sorry about spaming up your box boom. Right now I have already sent you a total of 1 pm, but I already beat that time, so tonight plan on getting another. My bad.
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