FRL~WSC IX - THE RACE: O'RAMA. GT-P CHAMPION: LANCEREVO7. GT-O CHAMPION: JAMMY21Open

[FutureF1]

Sorry man. I'm off my PS3 for the rest of the day. Gotta get stuff ready for school tomorrow. I dunno how I am with scheduling anyways. I'll get back to you if I can do a part time. Thanks though.

 

[Ninners]

Looks likely I won't be there.

 

[raceorama123432]

Daytona is my worst track on the calendar. Only just in the 40's

 

[LancerEvo7]

I think a 38 is doable with the right set of conditions.

 

[Furinkazen]

Lots of connection issues tonight.

 

[RACECAR]

Well it appears even with a wheel, I'm still useless. I've got the same car and matching specs as Flyingfox, but I'm 6 seconds slower.

 

[Yeratel84]

After a lot of frustating moments with the 2000GT (a car chosen with my heart rather than my head), I've decided to switch to the 250 GTB, a car I'm at least familiar with (and fast too)...

 

[Furinkazen]

Well it appears even with a wheel, I'm still useless. I've got the same car and matching specs as Flyingfox, but I'm 6 seconds slower.

@snowgt had some base set ups, need to link them. @FlyingFox can help with set ups.

After a lot of frustating moments with the 2000GT (a car chosen with my heart rather than my head), I've decided to switch to the 250 GTB, a car I'm at least familiar with (and fast too)...

Updated entry to follow.

 

[Downhill Dino]

What made you turn away from it @Yeratel84? As I originally was going to drive the Toyota, I'm curious if I should stay away from it.

 

[FlyingFox]

@RACECAR if you're using the base set up provided by Snow you need a softer set up for Daytona.

 

[Furinkazen]

Personally, didn't meet my target of 40 laps across both sessions, managed only around 22 in fact, but me and @Panoz worked more on the mechanics of the car and taming tyre wear - imo it is more important to have a stable set up rather than one for raw pace in these new gen GTP cars. Spa next week and I am going 2 for 2, and a 3rd WSC win in a row, and I think it is possible.

 

[raceorama123432]

I dont think the Ferrari is too fast. Lancer is really quick at Daytona and. I the Ferrari, renew he could challenge Nin last season for wins.

 

[Furinkazen]

I dont think the Ferrari is too fast. Lancer is really quick at Daytona and. I the Ferrari, renew he could challenge Nin last season for wins.

Straight line performance needs a small cut, but not a big one.

 

[LancerEvo7]

Straight line performance needs a small cut, but not a big one.

I'm only 1mph faster than the Fords...

 

[raceorama123432]

Straight line performance needs a small cut, but not a big one.

I was running low downforce. Couldn't keep up with the fords in any corners

 

[RACECAR]

Went from 2'06s to 2'02s and finally actually got more then one clean lap in so I got something positive to take away. Still unsure about the gearing though as I'm under the impression I'm losing some time there.

@snowgt had some base set ups, need to link them. @FlyingFox can help with set ups.


Updated entry to follow.

@RACECAR if you're using the base set up provided by Snow you need a softer set up for Daytona.

I didn't even know there was a base setup, I just already had one I made on the car (which probably explains why I sucked). Car wasn't bad to drive though, I just think I need to address the gearing.

 

[chrisjohnson93]

Pretty much off the pace with a best of a 42.3, struggling with that but can't see where i'm losing over 2 seconds over a lap as i'm close to the limit and daren't push any harder, was much more confident with the car in the 2 races at the end of last season probably due to the brilliant set-up that Joe gave me.

Would play the long game and try to stay out of the barriers but i'm very prone to doing that & I think i'm too far off the pace for that for that stratergy to be effective

 

[snowgt]

What made you turn away from it @Yeratel84? As I originally was going to drive the Toyota, I'm curious if I should stay away from it.

Let's put it like this. In my opinion, you need a good gear setup and a smooth driving style. If you can do that, the Toyota is a weapon. I've only watched Yera do a couple of laps yesterday, but he seemed to be struggling to throw the car into the corners. Maybe it doesn't suit his driving style, which, if I'm not mistaken, is a little more on the aggressive side.

I was a little scared though when I saw Jammy do a 56.5 in the Mustang. That, and the reported time at Bathurst seem to suggest that either he or the car is too quick.

 

[Yeratel84]

What made you turn away from it @Yeratel84? As I originally was going to drive the Toyota, I'm curious if I should stay away from it.

Let's put it like this. In my opinion, you need a good gear setup and a smooth driving style. If you can do that, the Toyota is a weapon. I've only watched Yera do a couple of laps yesterday, but he seemed to be struggling to throw the car into the corners. Maybe it doesn't suit his driving style, which, if I'm not mistaken, is a little more on the aggressive side.

I was a little scared though when I saw Jammy do a 56.5 in the Mustang. That, and the reported time at Bathurst seem to suggest that either he or the car is too quick.

I don't know about the aggressive side, but yes, my driving style apparently doesn't suit the Toyota (either that or I just couldn't find a proper setup that fit me)... the car understeers too much for my liking, and I've always favoured handling over straight line speed...

As for Jammy's time, I was scared at first too, but after only 3 laps in the GTB, in the night session, I was able to reach a 56.9, and that was with S7 setup on it which needs a tweak on the LSD (kept going sideways on corner exit way too easily because of the extra torque and weight reduction)

 

[Mikey24]

Sorry I wasn't there @Furinkazen. I got DC'd then kept getting Network Incompatability with the Server with every room. I gave up, sorry I'll be attending Spa if all goes well

 

[raceorama123432]

Sorry I wasn't there @Furinkazen. I got DC'd then kept getting Network Incompatability with the Server with every room. I gave up, sorry I'll be attending Spa if all goes well

The race hasn't happened yet, it was just a test last night

 

[jammy21]

And I saw @FlyingFox did 1.56.8 in night session.
I did again 1.56.5 also in night. That seems to be my top.

 

[Mikey24]

The race hasn't happened yet, it was just a test last night

I know it was, but y'know

 

[snowgt]

I don't know about the aggressive side, but yes, my driving style apparently doesn't suit the Toyota (either that or I just couldn't find a proper setup that fit me)... the car understeers too much for my liking, and I've always favoured handling over straight line speed...

As for Jammy's time, I was scared at first too, but after only 3 laps in the GTB, in the night session, I was able to reach a 56.9, and that was with S7 setup on it which needs a tweak on the LSD (kept going sideways on corner exit way too easily because of the extra torque and weight reduction)

I saw you do a 58.5 or so in the only half-decent lap, but I thought that was with two bad exits onto the bank and from bus-stop. Seemed to me like you should easily be able to do 57 low. But that's no good, if it doesn't feel right for you, of course. Now I'm thinking, if I shouldn't do a late switch to the Toyota. I tested it only with an inferior gear setup, so it should have potential. Let me get back to you on that.

And I saw @FlyingFox did 1.56.8 in night session.
I did again 1.56.5 also in night. That seems to be my top.

Yeah, scary. You sure that was a legal car? I was only doing 57.4 in the Dino yesterday, but there was some more in it through bus-stop. I absolutely hate morning lighting conditions at Daytona - you can't see anything about where the turn in for bus-stop actually is. At night, I similarly hate the horse-shoe. So, I like Daytona pretty much during half an hour all day. Anyway, the Dino should not be the fastest car at Daytona - it's good in the infield, but loses too much in acceleration. Seems to be good on tyres and fuel again though, so I'm not too worried.

Good to see @FlyingFox feeling well in his Vette, too.

 

[LancerEvo7]

It's rare that I say this, but I'm glad there won't be rain at Daytona. It's impossible to see anything if it rains in daytime.

 

[jammy21]

Yes I was. I did tested all those parts (propeller, Clutch&flywheel,etc - no power parts) that could be added to car in private room but they didn't seem to make any difference.
Racing brakes were much better than default ones.

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Yeah, scary. You sure that was a legal car?
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Yes he seem to be good speed

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Good to see @FlyingFox feeling well in his Vette, too.

@CAMikaze was there later in night session. What times you did with Mustang?

 

[Yeratel84]

Yes I was. I did tested all those parts (propeller, Clutch&flywheel,etc - no power parts) that could be added to car in private room but they didn't seem to make any difference.
Racing brakes were much better than default ones.

I thought we weren't allowed to use racing brakes...

 

[jammy21]

Yes no racing brakes - I just did tested how they works and there was difference.
I'm using default brakes.

I thought we weren't allowed to use racing brakes...

 

[FlyingFox]

Good to see @FlyingFox feeling well in his Vette, too.

Yes I really like Daytona and done a lot of testing there. I was bloody surprised to get that and I'm feeling confident about this season. I may even be able to mix it with the Pro lads too.

I also hate the morning lighting there. Makes it bloody difficult to see the Bus Stop entrance. Hopefully that will only be for a few laps whilst the sun comes up.

Looking forward to see the photo shoot pictures.

 

[CAMikaze]

Let's put it like this. In my opinion, you need a good gear setup and a smooth driving style. If you can do that, the Toyota is a weapon. I've only watched Yera do a couple of laps yesterday, but he seemed to be struggling to throw the car into the corners. Maybe it doesn't suit his driving style, which, if I'm not mistaken, is a little more on the aggressive side.

I was a little scared though when I saw Jammy do a 56.5 in the Mustang. That, and the reported time at Bathurst seem to suggest that either he or the car is too quick.

As for Jammy's time, I was scared at first too, but after only 3 laps in the GTB, in the night session, I was able to reach a 56.9, and that was with S7 setup on it which needs a tweak on the LSD (kept going sideways on corner exit way too easily because of the extra torque and weight reduction)

And I saw @FlyingFox did 1.56.8 in night session.
I did again 1.56.5 also in night. That seems to be my top.

@CAMikaze was there later in night session. What times you did with Mustang?

At the start, I was doing some consistent 2'00" laps. When I saw @jammy21's fastest lap, I was like...

I then decided to have a look at Jammy's driving and how he attacks the track. Those who were there when I was there may have heard my uttering out some of the differences between his racecraft and mine. I then went to the settings and increased the number by 1 on both front and rear brakes. After that I went back on the track and tried a couple of things to try to get my lap time down such as lifting lightly off of the gas going through Turn 4 a.k.a. the Infield Kink instead of coasting through it and braking and going into the Bus Stop Chicane in 3rd gear instead of 2nd. There's a couple of other ideas I tried out that I don't want to tell you about just yet. Also, having a tune from a rather well known tuner on the GTPlanet forums doesn't hurt either. As a result, my fast lap was in the low to mid 1'58 range.

Fingers crossed I'll be available for the start of the season this Sunday.