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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Nov 6, 2019 12:59:30 GMT
I think I’ve got an :09 in my locker, just need to fine tune the setup and put 3 good sectors together
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 6, 2019 13:00:26 GMT
Had quite a bit of interest in this race on our Social Media platforms, hoping to see a few new faces on Saturday night 🙂 There have been quite a few new signups here on the forum over the past month but no one is posting anything and no one has tried to join any of the races so far. It would have been good to get some practice in with anyone new as I remember that Sakitto test we did lol
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Post by niblips on Nov 6, 2019 21:13:51 GMT
I'll likely be on a 1:15...... lol.
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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Nov 6, 2019 21:54:00 GMT
Had quite a bit of interest in this race on our Social Media platforms, hoping to see a few new faces on Saturday night 🙂 There have been quite a few new signups here on the forum over the past month but no one is posting anything and no one has tried to join any of the races so far. It would have been good to get some practice in with anyone new as I remember that Sakitto test we did lol That was a lot of fun, how do we turn these new signups on? What else can we do to get and keep these people involved?
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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Nov 6, 2019 21:55:04 GMT
I'll likely be on a 1:15...... lol. I’m sure you’ll be as competitive as normal Karl 👍🏻
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 6, 2019 21:56:23 GMT
Just managed another short practice and got down to the 1:11's which would have been 1:10's but couldn't get a lap in that wasn't interfered with by AI. It's such a tough track to pass on that Saturday is going to be really interesting and strategy and patience may well be the key.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 6, 2019 22:31:40 GMT
, how do we turn these new signups on? What else can we do to get and keep these people involved?Trophies🏆 and winners purses💰, mostly the 💲💲💲💲💲💲💷💵💶💴💸 though 🤓
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 7, 2019 8:55:54 GMT
There have been quite a few new signups here on the forum over the past month but no one is posting anything and no one has tried to join any of the races so far. It would have been good to get some practice in with anyone new as I remember that Sakitto test we did lol That was a lot of fun, how do we turn these new signups on? What else can we do to get and keep these people involved? One of the problems is that so many people do not engage on the forums like they used to. It seems to be something that is fading fast and only the diehards keep coming on and getting involved. It seems most want the quick fix racing that you see on the public lobbies and are not prepared to get involved in any other way. So many people sign up and then are never seen again and that's the reason organised racing in the way we know here is so difficult to manage. We've had enough new signups over the past few months to have a really strong grid in all our racing but it seems that initial signup when they are pointed to us just get's forgotten about and they don't return. I had no responses to any of the e-mails I sent out to non-attending members a while ago (other than Ian.. UncleDe4dly). We've got a hardcore of around a dozen on this site right now, most of them only racing the F1 series though with a sprinkling also joining us for Indycar and Vintage F1. My concern right now is that once the F1 season finishes in a few weeks time our numbers here will dwindle to the bare bones Basically that's me, Karl, Greg, Tyler, Boothy and you Dave with a few others joining in now and then (Micko, Neale and Mikey). I really am not sure what the answer is any longer. Posting to the various forums now generates zero interest and Dave's valiant efforts on the social media side seems to garner some intial interest that isn't then being followed up with anything further. Of all the people I contacted via XBL after our Indycar practice at Sakitto a few months ago a few responded and actually signed up here but again that has not been followed up with any joining of races or posting on the forums. Answers on a postcard please lol
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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Nov 7, 2019 12:47:40 GMT
, how do we turn these new signups on? What else can we do to get and keep these people involved?Trophies🏆 and winners purses💰, mostly the 💲💲💲💲💲💲💷💵💶💴💸 though 🤓 Motorsport has changed you!!!!! 😉😂😂😂😂😂
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 8, 2019 3:08:08 GMT
, how do we turn these new signups on? What else can we do to get and keep these people involved?Trophies🏆 and winners purses💰, mostly the 💲💲💲💲💲💲💷💵💶💴💸 though 🤓 Motorsport has changed you!!!!! 😉😂😂😂😂😂 Me? I'm good without incentives for all of this. It's the community, sport and the friendly competition that keeps me coming back. Other people though? Uhh...
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 8, 2019 9:13:12 GMT
Had my first race sim last night... just did the first stint and then the first part of stint 2 using the prime tyres. First stint was pretty decent, consistently in the 1:11's and only kept out of the 1:10's by AI interference a few times. I found the primes a very different proposition though and couldn't get within 2 seconds of my alternate times. The difference in grip was very noticeable so i'll definitely not be running them for a full stint. Will test reduced pressures to see if that helps which I expect it will be not sure by how much. It's a shame we cannot alter the pressures on the fly .
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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Nov 8, 2019 12:52:26 GMT
I’m really looking forward to this race, going to run my race sim this afternoon after work, if Neale and Mickey are racing then we should have quite a healthy grid 👍🏻
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Post by niblips on Nov 8, 2019 13:48:36 GMT
I had my first running in the default setup last night and was sloooow. Best lap of 1:14.4 I hate this place. I can't find a rhythm. There is no flow to this circuit.
What aero is everyone running? The default aero is high, like 16/20 or something.
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Post by XRF Lemarrrr on Nov 8, 2019 15:35:37 GMT
I had my first running in the default setup last night and was sloooow. Best lap of 1:14.4 I hate this place. I can't find a rhythm. There is no flow to this circuit. What aero is everyone running? The default aero is high, like 16/20 or something. High aero 18.5 Front 20 Rear, set the suspension fairly soft but stiff enough on the front to get rid of any understeer, don’t forget that these cars are heavier and have 50% less downforce so it might take some practice to get your rhythm 👍🏻🙂
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 8, 2019 15:43:38 GMT
Also Karl I was getting that wheel shake for the last few laps of my alternate stint so from about lap 19/20. I guess you'll have to be prepared to get that a a fair bit earlier. I don;t mind it too much as it kind of adds to the realism for me but if you get it as early as you have had in the past it will be a pin in the neck again!!
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Post by dazp95 on Nov 9, 2019 12:59:11 GMT
I have no idea what my pace will be lol, think I'm going to be going into this one blind, probably only practice I will get will be the practice and qualifying session, hope my Road America setup will be alright lol
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 9, 2019 13:15:43 GMT
I have no idea what my pace will be lol, think I'm going to be going into this one blind, probably only practice I will get will be the practice and qualifying session, hope my Road America setup will be alright lol I'm sure you'll be right up there as usual Daz, it'll be good to see you back on the grid 👍
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Post by micko39 on Nov 9, 2019 18:04:18 GMT
After checking with Dave we have new racer for tonight SimmoSumo, some of you may know him from the DSRL days. He's not signed up on forum but I can vouch for his ability. He will drive the Honda and livery TBD
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Nov 9, 2019 18:23:30 GMT
So that means there's a potential for 10 cars on the grid this afternoon😃
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Nov 9, 2019 19:30:49 GMT
After checking with Dave we have new racer for tonight SimmoSumo, some of you may know him from the DSRL days. He's not signed up on forum but I can vouch for his ability. He will drive the Honda and livery TBD Send him along to register on the site Micko.. no problem for tonight but it's better to have everyone registered for other series so we know who's racing. Also, have you given him the heads up on our rules? i.e. mandatory to use both compound of tyre, racing etiquette, etc.
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