|
Post by XRF Formula1 on Dec 16, 2018 21:26:50 GMT
Sim dashboard? I use rsDash and that's it.. it also saves all the race info... lap times, tyre data, fuel data, gaps, etc. Does Sim Dashboard do similar? It does all that, except i'm not sure if you can save the race data. I know it's the router because i've tried a couple other apps in the past like HUD dash and they did the same thing too if more than a couple electronics are connected to it. Luckily we have 2 routers because of the L shape of our house. I do know that when I practiced the other night a message popped up that said others that don't have the DLC wouldn't beable to join the lobby. However, If that host thing does work let me know and I could set up a practice lobby for ya with a few hour practice at your leisure. I probably wouldn't be there but I wouldn't mind leaving my xbox sit on for you while you get in preparation a couple times😉
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 16, 2018 23:30:57 GMT
Sim dashboard? I use rsDash and that's it.. it also saves all the race info... lap times, tyre data, fuel data, gaps, etc. Does Sim Dashboard do similar? It does all that, except i'm not sure if you can save the race data. I know it's the router because i've tried a couple other apps in the past like HUD dash and they did the same thing too if more than a couple electronics are connected to it. Luckily we have 2 routers because of the L shape of our house. I do know that when I practiced the other night a message popped up that said others that don't have the DLC wouldn't beable to join the lobby. However, If that host thing does work let me know and I could set up a practice lobby for ya with a few hour practice at your leisure. I probably wouldn't be there but I wouldn't mind leaving my xbox sit on for you while you get in preparation a couple times😉 That's pretty much how I understood it, everyone taking part needs the DLC to even get in the lobby.
|
|
|
Post by hurtmagurt on Dec 17, 2018 3:28:04 GMT
It definitely worked in 1 but that game had so many unpatched glitches. Worth a try at least just to prove it doesn't work.
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 17, 2018 10:22:26 GMT
Looking at the forums it seems that loophole was closed with pCars 2. I am happy to test it out though if anyone with it is around if I get on later today.
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 18, 2018 0:01:10 GMT
It definitely worked in 1 but that game had so many unpatched glitches. Worth a try at least just to prove it doesn't work. Thanks for trying tonight Greg. At least now we know they've closed off that option. If anyone fancies a fun challenge give the Community event at Long Beach in the 49C a try. Looking forward to racing that in our next full series after the 38 having seen how much fun it is in the few laps I tried tonight.
|
|
|
Post by XRF Formula1 on Dec 18, 2018 21:32:50 GMT
How's is everyone doing here in France? What are your average lap times?
Don't forget we're starting a half an hour later than normal and the weather will be overcast which is slightly cooler conditions than we've been accustomed to most of the season.
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 18, 2018 23:07:57 GMT
How's is everyone doing here in France? What are your average lap times? Don't forget we're starting a half an hour later than normal and the weather will be overcast which is slightly cooler conditions than we've been accustomed to most of the season. I've not managed to get anywhere with getting either the season pass or the individual DLC up to now I'm afraid. I did consider getting it tonight but have been tied up with other things so have not been on the Xbox at all and of course tomorrow i'm out at my work Christmas meal until just before the race is due to start so I'll not have any time to practice even if I do pick it up. I'll have to make a late decision on the value of getting it for this one race especially with little chance of much success.
|
|
|
Post by XRF Formula1 on Dec 19, 2018 5:47:45 GMT
I definitely see using the track a couple more times (1967 season and maybe the 1970 season). I'd like to get some more use out of it than just this race myself.
|
|
|
Post by niblips on Dec 19, 2018 13:46:32 GMT
I haven't been on at all. I can't guarantee I can make it tonight, but if i do it will be completely blind. I haven't downloaded the circuit yet either.
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 19, 2018 15:01:23 GMT
I grabbed it this afternoon so am able to race but it does depend on whether I get back from my work Christmas meal. Just had a quick TT run with a time of 4:09.992 but no idea what that converts to in race condition mode.
I do have the layout note though... That first long straight is never ending!!
|
|
|
Post by XRF Formula1 on Dec 19, 2018 20:26:42 GMT
4:09 is about where I am too. I haven't gotten much practice in for here either so it should be an interesting race.
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 19, 2018 21:31:16 GMT
Not sure I'll make it back in time... Still out as I write this.
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 19, 2018 22:47:27 GMT
Only just getting back.. not in the best shape to race but I'll jump on in case i'm in time for the race after quali but like I say not in great shape sheet my Christmas dinner lol.
|
|
|
Post by XRF Formula1 on Dec 20, 2018 0:37:25 GMT
Congratulations Peter on the triple! What a way to end the day on a positive note after only just downloading the track today, especially with no practice. What a comeback for Team Lotus! For a while there I thought about slowing down and waiting but I didn't have to as I spun out around Indianapolis and damaged my suspension quite nicely by accident lol.
Special thanks and great job to everyone who participated in any of our events this season and a round of applause to Greg for being the only one to finish all 10 races! That's a special accomplishment on it's own.
It's been great racing with this group and I hope to see you all back next year for a Vintage Indycar Championship and then continuing on with our F1.
|
|
|
Post by hurtmagurt on Dec 20, 2018 5:13:15 GMT
Congrats Tyler on the championship and to Peter for finishing the season with 3 straight wins. That was a great season and the fact I got 3 wins was a pleasant surprise. Looking forward to whats next.
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 20, 2018 10:00:17 GMT
Well done Tyler on the Championship, well deserved.. your consistency over these races has been mega impressive, rarely making mistakes and always at the sharp end of the action and every race on the podium is a real tribute to your performance.. definitely a well deserved title. Congrats Greg on the second place... I was needing Rob to nick third to give me the chance to jump you lol Great form for the first half of the season and if it had only lasted those first 6 races the title was yours but great job all the same and as Tyler said well done on completing all 10 races. It took me a while to get going in this series after a good start at Monaco the next four races were pretty dire with unforced errors or weird incidents (my mysterious hay bale at Rouen) seeing me not get on the podium again until The Green Hell which was the start of my resurgence with two second places and then three victories to round out the season. Very pleasing results but most importantly thoroughly enjoyable racing throughout. Karl I am sure would have been up there in the mix without missing those races and I am sure he would have improved on those two second places with a bit more luck as he had his share of misfortunes as during the season. Rob hung on there well all season long without quite getting the rewards he deserved but I hope you will return for the next season with us where hopefully more luck will come your way. Boothy after that stunning start to the season with victory at Monaco never troubled the scoreboard again but hopefully he will be back with a bang (not literally) next season. Pete we unfortunately lost after the halfway point of the season, the PC brigade claiming another of our brethren.. he managed to pick up points at Bannochbrae and Rouen but suffered mnore than anyone with Xbox related issues so I hope he is enjoying his time on the dark side Great season, some terrific racing, fantastic tracks and this car has been a real joy to drive and I will miss it for sure. It's always a pleasure to race with you guys, good clean racing and some good banter throughout. Well done everyone
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 20, 2018 12:21:19 GMT
The race itself was a lot of fun and I am very pleased I managed to just about squeeze onto the grid. Those first few laps were tough, I way overindulged and I think the extra weight I was carrying as a result was the reason why I messed up into Virage de Mulsanne on those first three laps lol.. I had to reverse out of the culdesac each lap lol. The rest of the lap I was fine with but that one just kept catching me out but after those three laps I got it together and gradually brought my times down as I learned the intricacies of this historic circuit. I had fallen someway back after those mishaps though, just under 40 seconds in fact. My following laps were all pretty consistent however and after passing Greg on lap 4 following his first incident I held the second spot for the next 9 laps until Tyler made his pit stop. It was at this point that Tyler came a cropper, pushing too hard I think on his outlap (did you change tyres?) and the gap came down from just under a minute to just over 30 seconds at the end of lap 12 and then I could see it quickly dropping even more on lap 13 when I was making my pit stop. As I came in I could see his car sitting there in the pits for a second time and I made my quick stop and go (I only had 2% suspension damage from a slight misjudgment on the exit of Esses d' Indianapolis when I crept up the banking slightly) so I was now surprisingly in first position with Tyler rejoining the track just over 5 seconds adrift. I was a little bit cautious on this lap and Tyler did close the gap down as we approached the end of the lap and was around 3 seconds adrift as we hit the chicane onto the start finish straight. I could see in my mirror though that he dropped back through there and then very quickly the gap grew to over 6 seconds which is where it stayed for the rest of the lap and I crossed the line with a very unexpected victory here. Tyler was much the quicker driver with his laps being faster than mine until lap 11 when I hit my fastest of 4:06.939 (just shy of 4/tenths slower than his 4:06.590 set on lap 6) and from then I set the faster laps but in a clean race there's no doubt Tyler would have picked up his fourth win of the season. An enjoyable 14 laps though and very pleased to seal of the season in good style. A little break now but then I am looking forward to trying out that Lotus 38 for the short series in that particular car. I'll download and YouTube my race and game replay over the next day or so but you can catch the live action here in the meantime:- mixer.com/Hammerpgh?vod=72530529
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 20, 2018 13:53:58 GMT
|
|
|
Post by niblips on Dec 20, 2018 14:40:43 GMT
Great series. I'm sorry to have missed so many. Congratz to my TM Peter for 3 wins to finish off.
Looking forward to the next one.
|
|
|
Post by XRF HammerPH on Dec 20, 2018 15:16:06 GMT
Great series. I'm sorry to have missed so many. Congratz to my TM Peter for 3 wins to finish off. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers Karl, Hopefully for the next series you'll be able to make a few more and we can defend our Constructors title. On that note I think we should make sure whoever is signed up are teamed up to give that championship a bit more pep.
|
|