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Post by iang0355 on Jun 3, 2020 1:13:32 GMT
Quick update before i keep going with this test; Best lap was 1:46.5 in race trim. Setup from the RBR was almost perfect, just needed a couple tweaks and it felt good but there's definitely more speed in it, I'm just not being very consistent right now
UPDATE: Best lap was just under the benchmark I believe. This will be very similar to the test we did in the indycars at texas, a good tow will make or break your lap. Didn't have time to run a full race unfortunately but other than my own inconsistency on track the car feels great. If any of you guys want to try the setup let me know tomorrow and I'll send it to you when we get going. Wish I had a little more top end but it feels quite good overall
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Jun 3, 2020 23:51:05 GMT
Q: Plast R: P2
As far as races go, that one is one for me to forget. I couldn't find a good rhythm at all for the entire race. That's not to say that there wasn't memorable moments as Tyler Smith took home his first podium finish with third and Karl dominating the entire race.
The incident Peter had near the beginning of the race at turn 1 was weird, it didn't look like Greg had hit the back of Pete, but Pete's car made the jolting forward motion like he had been hit from behind while watching my twitch stream.
Speaking of Twitch, I scrolled through Tyler's broadcast and more of the race recorded than you thought but a big portion of the stream was your car frozen with the sound of it still coming through. I was playing with the Twitch settings and when I set the bit rate to auto it jumped up to the max, it really helps with the quality of the stream.
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Post by iang0355 on Jun 4, 2020 5:03:45 GMT
Q 4 P 5
So much for redemption today! Had a decent start and was battling for 2nd until the thing with Pete in rhe 1st chicane. I didn't feel any contact, could you tell what happened tyler? I tried to stay to drivers right as best I could but I couldn't help but feel like I was at fault. Would've normally backed out but I had Hurt right on my gearbox so I didn't have anywhere to really go. Took my pit stop earlier than I had planned and then around lap 20 the 2nd lesmo got me again, lost a wheel and had a ton of damage and that was it. Did the same thing twice in qualifying, and never managed a good lap there but it ended my race real quick. About 5 laps later I did the same thing but span left instead of right and ended up 3 laps down at the finish. I had a ton of fun either way, hopefully I can make the next one too. This is probably the most fun car to drive in any sim I've ever played, wish I had gotten in sooner!
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Post by niblips on Jun 4, 2020 13:09:13 GMT
I was really hoping for some closer racing here but it was not to be. Maybe Sugo will be better. Tough race for Peter last night, but he's never liked this layout so it's not that surprising. I had a pretty clean race, one or two slight offs but no damage. The pitstop gearbox issue didn't help but i had enough of a lead to just come out again as Tyler was coming in for his stop. I don't think i have any of the incidents captured on my video but i'll have a look.
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Post by hurtmagurt on Jun 4, 2020 13:47:22 GMT
If I caused anything with you Peter at turn 1 I apologize. I followed Ian into the turn and was on your outside as you left room for Ian. I never felt any contact and didn't sustain any damage. Coming out of the chicane I saw contact in my rearview and someone hit the wall. I'm just never going to attempt to pass you on track.
I also dislike this track and have never been fast here. Spun exiting the Lesmos and took damage. Long night.
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Jun 4, 2020 20:56:32 GMT
Q 4 P 5 So much for redemption today! Had a decent start and was battling for 2nd until the thing with Pete in rhe 1st chicane. I didn't feel any contact, could you tell what happened tyler? I tried to stay to drivers right as best I could but I couldn't help but feel like I was at fault. Would've normally backed out but I had Hurt right on my gearbox so I didn't have anywhere to really go. You were ahead and completely clear of the incident Ian. I believe that it was just another racing incident as nobody did anything wrong, it's that stupid chicane's fault. These cars were definitely not designed to be able to whip around a turn as tight as that on such a fast track. I must have accidentally cut across the racing line through the second part of the chicane like five times, I slowed down for a second on purpose when I realized that i'd cut the track limits. I'll take a look at the in-game replay to see if I can get a better angle of the incident.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Jun 4, 2020 23:42:10 GMT
If I caused anything with you Peter at turn 1 I apologize. I followed Ian into the turn and was on your outside as you left room for Ian. I never felt any contact and didn't sustain any damage. Coming out of the chicane I saw contact in my rearview and someone hit the wall. I'm just never going to attempt to pass you on track. I also dislike this track and have never been fast here. Spun exiting the Lesmos and took damage. Long night. No sweat Greg, i've no issue with you and also no idea what happened. I left the room for Ian on the inside of that turn and then suddenly in the exit was in the back of Tyler's car which leapt up in the air and I hit the wall causing 100% right side suspension damage. With the long trawl back to the pits it was the end of my race basically. I just continued as I hate dropping out but being alone on that track of just too boring so I lost focus and spun twice more in the exit of Lesmo 2, clipping the grass there both times and spearing off into the wall. It was going to be a dropped race from the point of that early incident anyway so not fussed really. The DNF's have been my downfall but the only one that bothers me is the one at LeMans with the new guy who has never shown up since 🙄 as that was a strong race for me with good points taken off the table as a result. But certainly don't worry about us on track, i'm more than happy to race with you any time and when/if I do eventually get into iRacing I'll certainly be looking to hook up with you again there. We've had a lot of races together and it's always been fair and any incidents are just racing as far as i'm concerned because I know there's no intent for anything else from either of us 👍
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vdub4life
Racer
Posts: 33
Console Type: Xbox
Gamertag: Vdub4life92
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Post by vdub4life on Jun 6, 2020 14:08:02 GMT
Thanks guys for the amazing race. I've learned so much from you guys and really enjoy racing with you guys. This was an ok race for me I felt like I was really behind in pace but none the less I did get my first podium so im super excited about that. Also I hit 50 followers on twitch yesturday so thank you guys for following me. See you guys in Japan.
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Post by XRF HammerPH on Jun 6, 2020 14:57:09 GMT
Thanks guys for the amazing race. I've learned so much from you guys and really enjoy racing with you guys. This was an ok race for me I felt like I was really behind in pace but none the less I did get my first podium so im super excited about that. Also I hit 50 followers on twitch yesturday so thank you guys for following me. See you guys in Japan. It's been great to have you on our grids Tyler and been nice to see you pace improving race by race. I'm really happy to see you grab your first podium and think you were due one as I know from rsDash that your pace has not really been representative of your finishes due to the incidents, etc. Good job 👍
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Post by XRF Formula1 on Jun 6, 2020 17:09:12 GMT
Thanks guys for the amazing race. I've learned so much from you guys and really enjoy racing with you guys. This was an ok race for me I felt like I was really behind in pace but none the less I did get my first podium so im super excited about that. Also I hit 50 followers on twitch yesturday so thank you guys for following me. See you guys in Japan. It's been great to have you on our grids Tyler and been nice to see you pace improving race by race. I'm really happy to see you grab your first podium and think you were due one as I know from rsDash that your pace has not really been representative of your finishes due to the incidents, etc. Good job 👍 I second this, it's not too often that we find someone who is not only dedicated to every race, but improves each time as well. It hopefully shouldn't be too long and we'll be struggling to keep up with you.
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