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Post by XRF Formula1 on Jul 15, 2018 1:06:22 GMT
ROUND 1 MONACO GRANDPRIX @ Azure Circuit - 33 LapsFINAL FORECAST: SUNNY THROUGHOUT!
AZURE CIRCUIT SPECIAL RULES
- PRE-RACE AZURE COAST WESTBOUND CRUISE (ENJOY!)
- No Nouvelle Chicane, you may drive straight thru- The lobby will open one hour later than the scheduled time at 5pm US Central/6pm Eastern/11pm UK time do to schedule conflicts
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE RULES & REGULATIONS:consoleracing.boards.net/thread/405/league-format-rulesPlease sign in with your name, GamerTag and chosen livery! CONFIRMED 1. Tyler Dean (Sgt Formula 1), #1 Brabham 2. Peter Hooper (Hammerpgh), #4 Team Lotus 3. Peter Stefani (Shneeb108), #12 Honda Racing4. Karl Fuss (niblips2), #8 Team Lotus 5. Greg Williams (Hurt MaGurt), #25 Scuderia Ferrari 6. Gary Morris (some evil dude), #2 Rob Walker Racing Team
HOPEFULS7. Robert R. (Y22 Rydr), #22 Scirocco Powell Racing Cars 8. Matthew Booth (Boothy116), #7 Lola
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Jul 15, 2018 4:46:01 GMT
Peter Hooper / Hammerpgh/ Team Lotus #4
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Jul 15, 2018 4:53:01 GMT
I'll be putting some laps down on this one later today or tomorrow. Anyone had any track time yet, if so what sort of lap times are we aiming for? Any advice and discussion on the setup appreciated. I'll probably just do my usual and go with the default with a few tweaks but I'm always interested to see what sort of changes others make. I have added a setup thread for this car here consoleracing.boards.net/thread/420/vintage-f1-lotus-25c so we can chat and share setup and ideas.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Jul 15, 2018 7:12:25 GMT
I'm actually planning on making a quick circuit guide video for Monaco along with posting my setup.
My adverage race lap times were about 1:50 but i'm sure we'll pick it up slightly as we go.
Nice idea mate 👍
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Post by y22rydr on Jul 15, 2018 11:44:40 GMT
Robert / Y22 Rudy / #22 I intend to race.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Jul 15, 2018 18:38:56 GMT
Robert / Y22 Rudy / #22 I intend to race. Hope to see you there! We're holding round 2 back a week for ya too to give ya a chance to race
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Jul 15, 2018 20:08:59 GMT
First attempt her today, really love it. This car is very tricky with so little grip, god knows what it will be like in the wet lol.
Got some decent consistency and managed a best of 1:45.856. Haven't yet developed the confidence to really push especially around the swimming pool but feeling good so far.
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Post by Shneeb108 on Jul 16, 2018 10:43:36 GMT
IN #12
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Post by niblips on Jul 16, 2018 15:23:38 GMT
In - Lotus #8 Haven't turned any laps since we had a test here a couple weeks ago. I've been playing too much F1 career the last couple weeks. I should be fine though lol.
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Post by y22rydr on Jul 16, 2018 21:41:48 GMT
First attempt her today, really love it. This car is very tricky with so little grip, god knows what it will be like in the wet lol. Got some decent consistency and managed a best of 1:45.856. Haven't yet developed the confidence to really push especially around the swimming pool but feeling good so far. And I thought my 1:48s were pretty good. I get a little loose in the tunnel when I relax the throttle.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Jul 17, 2018 0:47:49 GMT
I posted a vid
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Jul 17, 2018 7:07:26 GMT
First attempt her today, really love it. This car is very tricky with so little grip, god knows what it will be like in the wet lol. Got some decent consistency and managed a best of 1:45.856. Haven't yet developed the confidence to really push especially around the swimming pool but feeling good so far. And I thought my 1:48s were pretty good. I get a little loose in the tunnel when I relax the throttle. That's what I was finding in the early laps where I eased off quite a bit as the car felt so loose through that kink but once I got a bit more confidence and awareness of what the car was doing I was keeping it pretty much flat through there which reduces your lap time somewhat on the long run down to Tabac. I think I am losing time through Mirabeau and the Hotel hairpin at the moment and also am pretty sure I am not optimal through Tabac so there's time still to find I think.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 10:30:48 GMT
Matthew Booth Boothy116 #7 LOTUS
am in th 46's can't get the swimming pool right
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Jul 17, 2018 21:07:21 GMT
Pete's been helping me understand the dampering system a little bit and his tuning setup is incredible! You don't need to let off the accelerator for the tunnel with it! It helped me out tremendously now with a consistent 1:47.2 - 1:47.8 average race lap time(we could do 34 laps)! However, i'm even more confused about the Dampering system 🤯 apart from explaining that it helps make your rear wheels feel like they're turning along with your front wheels. I really thought this was worth sharing, and I highly recommend it: Might as well give you the Azure one too to compare to. haha
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Post by Shneeb108 on Jul 17, 2018 21:50:02 GMT
It's not magic, it's just a tool, that works.
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Post by hurtmagurt on Jul 17, 2018 21:59:40 GMT
I'm in Greg Williams Hurt MaGurt #25
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Post by niblips on Jul 18, 2018 13:32:46 GMT
I had plans to get on for some practice last night but got caught up in my F1 2017 career again...lol. It's too much fun.
I have no idea what my pace is. Just hoping i can drive a clean race tonight. Big money, no whammies!
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Post by niblips on Jul 18, 2018 13:43:20 GMT
Also, nice video Dean! Tyler.
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Post by hurtmagurt on Jul 18, 2018 14:21:19 GMT
I did a few laps last night just to get the feel. So funny trying to train myself not to brake coming out of the tunnel.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 17:36:33 GMT
#2 IN
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