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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 13, 2019 20:13:21 GMT
I’m hopeful that we’re still racing today.. I’m going to step out for about an hour so will hopefully be back before we start, which I’m guessing will be a bit late at best anyway. Don't wait on me. I'll be there if I can but no promises. If anything maybe I can spectate half way through or something.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 13, 2019 21:02:14 GMT
Not going to make it. The appointment was a half hour ago and we're still in the waiting room....
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Post by hurtmagurt on Mar 13, 2019 21:04:54 GMT
Not going to make it. The appointment was a half hour ago and we're still in the waiting room.... With you out, Peter probably out and the rest of us willing to wait...why don't we just postpone this? You and Peter are a 1/4 of the field, and it's your league.
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Post by niblips on Mar 13, 2019 21:13:09 GMT
Ugh, x-rays and blood work. That's some heavy bucks up here...looking at close to $700 for just those two and the visit. We did blood work on our cat last July and the vet bill was about $350. Then they were like "We don't really see anything in the blood work that would indicate why she stopped eating and drinking". Me - "Well, give us your best guess". Vet - "Cancer around the lungs. We should do some x-rays to see if we can see anything". Me - "What's the likelyhood you'll see something?" Vet - 50/50. Me- "Alright then, lets just make her comfortable because we're not situated to pay for xrays or treat cancer ." She's been on steroids since July and has gained back the weight and been mostly herself until last week when she pissed on the rug. Then two days ago she pissed on one of our livingroom chairs when we weren't home. The chair is garbage now. Think it's almost time to say goodbye to her.....can't keep having her piss everywhere. This is what we sign up for - you’re doing the right thing. Keep her comfortable and when it’s time, do the right thing to ease her passing. We’re able to help them not have to deal with the horrid shit at the end of life. Even if you figured out what it is, then you have to ask yourself if attempting treatment is the best thing for the animal. Your relationship with her is defined by the years you’re with her - she’s lucky to have a good person who cares. Sucks though. I feel your pain. I had a male cat who ruined a few things - he had crystals and starting pissing out of the litter box. They associate the pain with the box or something. Anyway - kept him and the box in the bathroom whenever I’d leave or couldn’t keep an eye on him. That's a good idea Ian.
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Post by niblips on Mar 13, 2019 21:16:58 GMT
Ugh, x-rays and blood work. That's some heavy bucks up here...looking at close to $700 for just those two and the visit. We did blood work on our cat last July and the vet bill was about $350. Then they were like "We don't really see anything in the blood work that would indicate why she stopped eating and drinking". Me - "Well, give us your best guess". Vet - "Cancer around the lungs. We should do some x-rays to see if we can see anything". Me - "What's the likelyhood you'll see something?" Vet - 50/50. Me- "Alright then, lets just make her comfortable because we're not situated to pay for xrays or treat cancer ." She's been on steroids since July and has gained back the weight and been mostly herself until last week when she pissed on the rug. Then two days ago she pissed on one of our livingroom chairs when we weren't home. The chair is garbage now. Think it's almost time to say goodbye to her.....can't keep having her piss everywhere. 😥 Ian's right, you're doing the best you can. Fortunately, but unfortunately at the same time we have some of our tax returns so that's what's thankfully going into for whatever my cat will need. We've had our 2 cats since they we're about 8 weeks old all the way back in 2012, we want to do everything that we can for them. Yeah, you gotta do what you can. If I was independently wealthy I would think twice about treatment. Hell I would have spent 20 thousand on my dog for radiation and chemotherapy last year to treat her cancer, but I just haven't got the dough. Gotta do what we can for them to a certain point like Ian says.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 21:19:00 GMT
Not going to make it. The appointment was a half hour ago and we're still in the waiting room.... With you out, Peter probably out and the rest of us willing to wait...why don't we just postpone this? You and Peter are a 1/4 of the field, and it's your league. I would agree on postponing if Peter isn't make it too. Their is barely many at the best of times so might aswell have a full grid.
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Post by niblips on Mar 13, 2019 21:19:04 GMT
Ugh, x-rays and blood work. That's some heavy bucks up here...looking at close to $700 for just those two and the visit. We did blood work on our cat last July and the vet bill was about $350. Then they were like "We don't really see anything in the blood work that would indicate why she stopped eating and drinking". Me - "Well, give us your best guess". Vet - "Cancer around the lungs. We should do some x-rays to see if we can see anything". Me - "What's the likelyhood you'll see something?" Vet - 50/50. Me- "Alright then, lets just make her comfortable because we're not situated to pay for xrays or treat cancer ." She's been on steroids since July and has gained back the weight and been mostly herself until last week when she pissed on the rug. Then two days ago she pissed on one of our livingroom chairs when we weren't home. The chair is garbage now. Think it's almost time to say goodbye to her.....can't keep having her piss everywhere. My cat is 23 and she wees when she goes to clean and isn't fast enough to get to her box anymore cos her back legs are starting to go yet still runs about like a loony. So we stuck some newspaper and a bin bag down under where she sleeps on the sofa and she's never been happier sleeps 90% of the day now too. Inconvenient yes but she's family til she's gone. I can race if it's tonight although done zero practice 23 is a long life. Good that you can accommodate her now.
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Post by niblips on Mar 13, 2019 21:21:07 GMT
Not going to make it. The appointment was a half hour ago and we're still in the waiting room.... With you out, Peter probably out and the rest of us willing to wait...why don't we just postpone this? You and Peter are a 1/4 of the field, and it's your league. I agree. We should postpone. No Peter no Tyler and boothy with no practice....its best to wait till more can make it. I'm free next week or two weeks from now.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 14, 2019 4:17:11 GMT
Alright, let's do 2 weeks from now. That will give everyone time to practice and the modern IndyCar guys in this League won't have to worry about 2 races in the same week. So the championship will be extended by 2 weeks then.
I've signed up those that have okayed 2 weeks from now.
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Post by Uncle De4dly (Ian) on Mar 14, 2019 4:43:49 GMT
I’m good for two weeks from now Tyler.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 24, 2019 21:01:21 GMT
So here we go back with the Vintage F1 season. Seems like ages since I wad in this car. Anyone managed to get in any time here since we were last chatting about it? I'm hoping to get in the tub first thing in the morning before I go to work.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 24, 2019 22:28:41 GMT
It's been a couple weeks for me. I plan on getting some laps in tonight or tomorrow. My lower stomach and left wrist from all the downshifting yesterday has me a little sore. Like Greg mentioned, starting some sort of workout routine might suffice for us digital motorsport heads!
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 25, 2019 11:02:44 GMT
Managed to get in a short session before work this morning. Just went straight to race and it took 4 or 5 attempts before I could get a clean start.. the AI are very difficult to negotiate at the starts because they are so slow in the corners when you turn them down to the sort of level that you need due to them being on track tyres but are still very fast on the straights. Finally managed to get going and found I was about a second off my previous pace with laps in the mid to low 58's. Another session tonight will hopefully see that come down again though. Still need to see if there's a way to stabilise the right-front tyre temp though, it get's very hot very quickly and although I think it will still last as long as needed it does cause some understeer when it get's too hot and that is not good to have here lol
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 25, 2019 11:03:13 GMT
It's been a couple weeks for me. I plan on getting some laps in tonight or tomorrow. My lower stomach and left wrist from all the downshifting yesterday has me a little sore. Like Greg mentioned, starting some sort of workout routine might suffice for us digital motorsport heads! That was definitely a workout on Saturday night!!
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Post by niblips on Mar 25, 2019 15:37:26 GMT
I'll get on again tonight to see where i am pace-wise. Haven't driven this car in two weeks.
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Post by mrblondev on Mar 26, 2019 6:32:46 GMT
Sorry guys, I have tickets for a hockey game Wednesday evening so I'll have to miss this one.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Mar 26, 2019 6:43:31 GMT
I can't seem to to better than the high 59s and consistent in the 1:00s. I've tried all sorts of tyre pressures with little to no luck keeping the right side from getting too hot. What pressures in bar are you guys seeing during driving?
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Mar 26, 2019 8:47:58 GMT
After another hours running last night i'm running in the 57's and dropping to the 58's when I need to cool the right front tyre. To be honest I've looked at both low middle and high right side pressures but think I'm going to settle on low which although sees the temp go up by about 4 or 5 degrees more gives a more pacy car and it's just a case of managing the tyres every now and then to make sure they don't stay too high for too long.
I pretty much stay off the brakes here and rely on engine braking almost exclusively into the corners which probably puts more stress on the outside right as well and I just tap the brakes if I don't get the corner entry quite right. That's something that I can adjust during the race if the tyres are getting too much out of range.
Not sure about the BAR figure as I never take much notice of that whilst driving but i'll check what rsDash shows me on that front.
EDIT: Just checked and rsDash does the pressures in psi and the left side are around 19 front and 19.3 rear and the right are at 17.8 for the front and 18.6 for the rear. A quick conversion gives the BAR figures as left side 1.31/1.33 right side 1.23/1.28.
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Post by Uncle De4dly (Ian) on Mar 26, 2019 14:49:09 GMT
Did some testing last night and in happy with my setup. I get a potential in the 56s but haven’t managed faster than 57.4. Regular 58s with low engine damage and managing the front right. I’m back to using braking, getting up over 300km/hr on the long straight. Tire pressures I have set to 1.14bar and raised the front right to 1.21bar. Seems to be most stable at high heat (floats around 100 degrees).
I’ve changed my toe in settings back to none, even some negative toe on the front. Played a bunch with LSD settings which have helped I think. Also stiff front arb, soft rear, and very soft springs (53/33 if I remember correctly).
As always with this car though.....consistency and staying off the rails wins the race.....
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Post by niblips on Mar 26, 2019 15:44:21 GMT
I had a quick 10 laps last night to see if i'm still on pace. Had a couple laps in the 57s but most were in the 58s. Last time i had a solid run here the tyres were tricky when the overheated. I remember feeling like a 2 stop race was safer than pushing the tyres to a 1 stop. Guess i'll have to see what i feel like on Wednesday....
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