It is a fact. Before the comments about this, i always entered the track with this thought: "Let me see the grip today..."In response to the part I have bolded. Again, I never said anything before because I didn't know if it was just me and I didn't want to look like some fool, but now that you mention that specific mileage, I too have experienced just this. In several of the regular online Seasonal TT's, I have noticed big sudden improvements in the car and also in my times, right around the 200-250 mile rage. It was weird as I'd be going along and not even coming close to my ghost, then all of a sudden...bam, big improvement, always around the same mileage, 200-250 or a touch more. I can say I have noticed this behavior in about 6-8 Seasonal TT's so far. I would only notice this obviously in Seasonals that I put a lot of miles in. Now that other people are coming out and telling their stories that match mine, I don't feel so crazy.I really don't know what to think of this though, it is kinda weird. Let the conspiracy theories begin.
Its like real racing. Sometimes it isnt all about equipment as much as execution and talent.I have always believed, no matter what the subject of competition is, that the competitor is only as good as his equipment. But, to contradict my beliefs, as far as GT goes anyways, I have seen players set top times with less than top-of-the-line equipment (DFGT or less) so yea, there goes that belief right out the window
hehhe, insane times mate congrats hope we get something bit more accelerating for the next round 👍
I always love the conversations about tech and think I'm quite well qualified to jump in a little!
- 2011: Qualified on a pad (Fastest pad worldwide I think? UK had 3 pad users very close to each other) and wheel (G25)
- 2012: Qualified on a wheel (DFGT)
- 2013: Qualified on a wheel (G27)
I honestly believe that if you want to qualify on any peripheral you can it just requires a little more hardwork or alot more on a pad depending on what you have
Now I have a setup which I can jump on whenever I want with dedicated TV and racing seat and yes I feel more comfortable playing as it doesn't move so it's the same everytime I go on (No tiny angle differences each time I setup) but don't feel that it helps me that much more than when I did it on the pad or my DFGT with a wheel stand and a random chair!
Just another note, I do miss the simple times of the pad occasionally haha!
Thanks again for everyone's input, its greatly appreciated. 
Thanks Iceman, I'm sure that's correct. Of course the reason I mentioned it here is because some of the best are European who would be racing here seemingly just for the brag status. Nothing wrong with that of course, most of us are doing exactly the same thing, especially in the Seasonals, but I only read about this a couple of days ago and wondered if everyone, Europeans especially, were aware of it.
First Tidgney, now you. I'll send you my bill, please make checks payable to RattsNest Productions. 
After getting a good grip session, I improved almost a whole second in about 30 minutes. Funny but quite irritating how the grip levels work from session to session.
Damn, wish I was getting paid for all these cameo appearances I've been making lately.
You must have just made this because I just set that new time only a few hours ago.
Yea, they apparently do. It was the topic of discussion in one of these threads.
BTW, looks like you have about a second to make up if you want that P1 spot on your friends list.
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I've only watched your guide as far as Luffield and I'm .7xx quicker than my previous best first sector! I'm still like a gimp around Copse and Maggotts but will finish watching your guide tonight as the missus is at an awards do. Landed.
