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MaxAttack
But should we stop, or should we start posting statistics about iron ore quality, and how Japanese smithing technique was forced down the route it followed, and how despite the beauties and intricacies of the folding technique of forging, it really is better to crudely temper a wedge of European Steel?

Or shall we talk about the differences a blade needs for the different tasks of fighting against mailed and plated knights, and basically running through cloth-backed farmers on horseback?

No, you're right, we should stop. All the edgy stuff i googled when I was 14 can stay out of this thread, i guess... ;)
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I was using a Dragon32 with tape drive when i was 14 :eek:
 
Couldn't get into a rhythm or the right motivation in Quali this morning... Switching over to a different challenge of Dirt 4 since it came with my PS and I've never played it

Maybe return tomorrow to try out the next week's races
 
sturk0167
I could spend a week being Cal Naughton Jr. 👍



I've already done over 300 miles on that track today, and I haven't quite finished my project, yet. :lol:
I've got me an A+ plan, too. I'll watch your back, and we'll both podium over and over again. :cool:

Caution: One guy that I remember being really good there is @suprajef. We'll just have to hope that character doesn't show up. :p

Update: For what it's worth, these are the results I got from the Gr.4 testing at Big Willow.
Methodology: AWD cars were tested with TCS 0, and all RWD cars were tested with TCS 1. All were driven with A/T. These results were not meant to represent the fastest laps per car, but rather the times achieved relative to each other, when using race settings. So, it's just about comparing them to each other, on the same track. Hopefully it's helpful to someone. :)
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*Individual results may vary.

When I get serious about qualifying, I'll turn off the TCS and switch to M/T. Still don't know which one to use.
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Good work.

I did a quick shimmy around with all the AWDs I possess. I'm not brave/good enough to drive anything else round the Willow.

The HurryupifyouCan was by far the slowest for me. Just couldn't get it to rotate for the life of me.

My quickest ride was unexpectedly the Gr.4 GTR. Handled like the Evo but much much quicker. So I'll probably saddle that one up for next week.

Just need to give it a livery.
 
I've just about had my fill of Race B this week so I've turned my attention to Big Willow in prep for next week. The last time I drove this track was the circuit experience when I first got the game... and i never intended to return.

I've now done about 30 laps, 10 in the Megane Sport and 20 in the 4c and i'm starting to enjoy it. The Megane feels great but the gear ratios are awkward, the 4c is harder to drive but fits the track better. Currently able to do low 01:18 with BOP and Hards.

I might try and make some strives towards A+ myself... i'll need to break the 40k mark first :) Bring on Monday!

Edit. I forgot to add, i found this video very useful for anyone wanting to learn the track like me.

 
DS87
Hey sven i'm that guy in second.

I think you got your foil hat on too tight.

You tried going side by side where you shouldn't have. i had two tires off in the grass tying to give you room. Not my fault you bounced off track.

The second time you messed up and opened the door for me. I took advantage and again i went out of my way trying not to hit you .

It's not my fault you went off again. It was not intentional.

So don't be coming on here putting me on blast like i'm dirty.
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That wasn't the incident I was referring too, I went too wide there. It's later before the straight you worked me off. I'll check though if I have it right, perhaps it was someone else. In that case sorry. Race is starting, I'll check after.

Found it (finally a win from 3rd, clean race yay)

I went wide while chasing first, then we go side by side and you clearly bump me into the sand not sticking to the inside. The recording glitches there unfortunately but the bump is clear.
 
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Good work.

I did a quick shimmy around with all the AWDs I possess. I'm not brave/good enough to drive anything else round the Willow.

The HurryupifyouCan was by far the slowest for me. Just couldn't get it to rotate for the life of me.

My quickest ride was unexpectedly the Gr.4 GTR. Handled like the Evo but much much quicker. So I'll probably saddle that one up for next week.

Just need to give it a livery.
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The last time I was there, I remember the grip not being very good. That's why I thought AWD would be the only way to go. To my surprise, the RWDs have fantastic grip there too. Even at TCS 0 the tires aren't breaking loose. The Huracan is actually one of the worst for lateral grip. Unless I'm missing something, I don't see a meta for that race. My top 13 cars are within 0.45 of each other.

I still haven't tried any of them with manual transmission. That may be what will separate some of them. I used A/T in Willow lobby races yesterday, and did just fine against some really fast guys. I'm still gonna try M/T, though.
 
How about you post my onboard to show how i didn't try my best to stick to the inside? I didn't save my replay but i should have because i knew you would be on here saying how i wrecked you. Again i had two tires off in the grass.

I practically go off road to try and give you space. I noticed all the room on your side to the left. If you were a couple inches over i probably wouldn't have hit you after going over the curb on that corner trying to go around you.

If i made a mistake like you did and lost all that speed i would have yielded and let you go. You know slow up before the turn let you go then tuck in behind.

By the way you noticed how right after your mistake before we hit you can see how i'm putting two tires over the curb trying to give you all the room possible?

 
DS87
How about you post my onboard to show how i didn't try my best to stick to the inside? I didn't save my replay but i should have because i knew you would be on here saying how i wrecked you. Again i had two tires off in the grass.

I practically go off road to try and give you space. I noticed all the room on your side to the left. If you were a couple inches over i probably wouldn't have hit you after going over the curb on that corner trying to go around you.

If i made a mistake like you did and lost all that speed i would have yielded and let you go. You know slow up before the turn let you go then tuck in behind.

By the way you noticed how right after your mistake before we hit you can see how i'm putting two tires over the curb trying to give you all the room possible?
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What are you talking about, this is where you bumped me off using my car to make the corner
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2 wheels in the grass? The corner before, you are coming from behind, why not go left around instead of trying through the inside where I'm stuck. I did slow down, but you had to try to squeeze through the inside instead, so I left room there after I saw you were half on the grass trying to squeeze there. Then you bump me off at the next corner.

But perhaps the guy behind you bumped you into me, can't really tell. He was the real trouble maker as seen in the original clip.
 
Groundfish
No love yet anyways. I am giving it another 30 min or so...
I need to find a bit of time on this track to help you guys out if you are going for the BIG WEEK haha.

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I'd love to do some testing with you. Tomorrow morning between about 7:00 and 9:00, I'd be available.

Regarding your lobby race, you need a catchy title. Remember that movie PCU, when they put up flyers for their party and the headline was the name of their band "Tonight at the Pit; "Everyone Gets Laid"". :lol:
 
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Boredom has bred industriousness... Unable to accept the demise of my ps4, I've made some efforts.

Hard drive is connected and reading - i've resolved to not touch the cable EVER AGAIN. I have cleaned what I can reach without unscrewing anything - the toothbrush did a decent job. Still receiving spam inputs on the left stick, but I'm thinking I'll try some GTS to see if the hard-freezing was heat related as I suspect.

Hopefully, hopefully she can hold out for a little driving tonight. If so, it'll be off to the repair shop on Monday for a full clean and new bluetooth card from someone with any idea what they're doing.

Pray for me, boys, I may yet return...
 
adokeeffe
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Enjoying Races A and C, though largely ignored B as I'm not a fan of Sardegna. Finally managed two podiums, having struggled to get used to the lack of power from the Suzuki, especially in 3rd and 4th while heading up hill. You really do have to wring its neck and judge gear shifts based on the engine note, not the shift lights, or else you'll end up moving nowhere fast. It was also quite a challenge adapting from my usual race and shift pattern from more powerful Gr.4 and Gr. 3 cars, ironing out a lot of phantom cornering and braking, where the Suzuki can go flat out instead. But it was hugely satisfying to cross the line on 3rd from a null qualifying time, and later 2nd from a 9:18 qualifying time.

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The Nurburgring GP circuit also feels like home, however the first corner is always a sore spot given GTSport's issues with sportsmanship. I can not think of any reason why you would drive on the right side of the track into the hairpin, unless you wanted to ram someone off the track, or crash into the wall on the other side of the turn. I've seen this in just about every Race A I've entered this week, and been rammed more than once. Thankfully I managed to cut one such driver off, and they sailed right past my rear bumper into someone else, taking me from about 6th to 4th, and onto a 3rd place podium without any contact. That Scirocco is a real weapon too - hit 2nd gear and it's as if someone has ignited a rocket behind you, hurling you forward on a rapid wave of turbo boost and noise, sounding like a swarm of bees under attack from an angry bear.

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I was amused to see your JWRC Swift.....I made a livery like that for my Suzuki earlier today.

I’ve hot lapped at both Nürburgring tracks today. Going to go racing tomorrow.

I’m 9:09.x at race C. Dipped below 2:07 in race A. I’m not particularly strong at either track, but as it’s the German Grand Prix , I thought I could also head to Germany for the weekend!
 
Test complete... Gr 1 professional league event at La Sarthe in the Jag... No phantom inputs, eurobeat blasting through the headphones just fine; have completely disabled the look function on the right stick, so no shuddering on braking either... But now have to use what little of my mirrors I can see for rear view! Could be worse...

she works, boys, she works. At least well enough to race. MaxAttack/Erratic Racing is back on track!

thanks for the prayers boys, the magic has worked! Also thank god close to 2 hours with a toothbrush paid off...
 
Well, the daily mimic lobby’s done.
Alex, nice to meet you, great racing in the Cayman. We went side by side, you are quick!
Dls nice to meet ya.

Interesting I was driving mcclaren and it seemed decent, but it’s not the best for sure. I learned the track a bit better. I did bump others a couple times...tryin to be careful, but it’s tough for me running tight with others on unfamiliar track...I did yield after so...
I did clean/boot, my lobby standards don’t accept bumps if it moves the other car offline. Perfectly fine in sport mode...
And it is normal and fine when I set it to race for real, but today was race for fun, which for me means a little braking and lifting to avoid contact...
The jag seems strong on the big Willow. I didn’t use it tho...
Next week looks to be some serious action in the old sport mode...

Mac, no can do, takin the kid hiking early...:(
 
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Groundfish
Well, the daily mimic lobby’s done.
Alex, nice to meet you, great racing in the Cayman. We went side by side, you are quick!
Dls nice to meet ya.

Interesting I was driving mcclaren and it seemed decent, but it’s not the best for sure. I learned the track a bit better. I did bump others a couple times...tryin to be careful, but it’s tough for me running tight with others on unfamiliar track...I did yield after so...
I did clean/boot, my lobby standards don’t accept bumps if it moves the other car offline. Perfectly fine in sport mode...
And it is normal and fine when I set it to race for real, but today was race for fun, which for me means a little braking and lifting to avoid contact...
The jag seems strong on the big Willow. I didn’t use it tho...
Next week looks to be some serious action in the old sport mode...

Mac, no can do, takin the kid hiking early...:(
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Thanks for hosting!

Apologises to the Chevy if my move was robust into T3, I didn't think it was :boggled:
 
stpatty
After today's Supra race and then Gr.2 at Bathurst in Nations I've taken a trip to A/A territory, which is quite strange. Just had a quick go at Race B to try and bump my SR up. Dear oh dear. How do people live like this?
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A second go and I manage to go to SR B. Everyone around me got blue SR. I got put into the sand at turn one and into the wall on the back section, neither of these incidents got penalties. I see why people rage at the penalty system.
 
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