*Gr.3 European Sprint Cup 2019* CHAMPIONSHIP FINISHED - Congratulations to @HoonigaN96 our Champion.

[El_Beardo]

I was going to use the Genesis...but I found the engine noise really annoying, no way I'm going to listen to that while I'm playing!

That is a slight issue. I need to run a few 22 lap custom races at Catalunya to see if I can live with it.

 

[HoonigaN96]

First outing with the Subaru and into the high 45s, would expect low 45s, maybe 44s by the end of the month, looks like an easy 1 stopper

 

[El_Beardo]

We're down to 1:49.002 . . Progress!!

First outing with the Subaru and into the high 45s

 

[El_Beardo]

Edited. Mid 47s now.

I'll be happy with mid/high 46s.

To be honest, I'll just be happy if I don't get lapped by Hoonigan.

 

[paoloevans]

Edited. Mid 47s now.

I'll be happy with mid/high 46s.

To be honest, I'll just be happy if I don't get lapped by Hoonigan.

Hoonigan and the Subaru always a very quick combination 👍

 

[Tassie_tiger]

45's is probably a bit out of my range.
I should really give Catalunya a go, but I expect I would see 46's.

And speaking of which, sorry if I've missed it, but do we have a race 'time of day' for practise?

 

[El_Beardo]

Hoonigan and the Subaru always a very quick combination 👍

Note to self: Make "No overtaking by Subarus allowed" decal.

 

[paoloevans]

45's is probably a bit out of my range.
I should really give Catalunya a go, but I expect I would see 46's.

And speaking of which, sorry if I've missed it, but do we have a race 'time of day' for practise?

Haven't set one yet. Will post here when I'm home and let you know today 👍

 

[Tassie_tiger]

Haven't set one yet. Will post here when I'm home and let you know today 👍

No worries ... and no rush.
I just wasn't sure if I had missed it somewhere. 👍

 

[paoloevans]

No worries ... and no rush.
I just wasn't sure if I had missed it somewhere. 👍

Cool. I was thinking mid afternoon with a nice sunny sky if Catalunya has that option!

 

[paoloevans]

Here is the time/condition settings for all the races:

Catalunya - 16:30 (Sunny)

Monza - 12:00 (Fine Weather)

Red Bull Ring - 09:45 (Fine Weather)

Brands Hatch - 11:30 (Fine Weather)

Le Mans - 15:00 (Sunny)

St. Croix - 19:50 (Sunny)

Please note this is not the actual start times

 

[El_Beardo]

Catalunya - 16:30 (Sunny)

Can I suggest the evening time slot for this one? Two reasons. It'll match (ish) the actual race time (basing it on UK time) and Catalunya is particularly stunning at those light levels.

 

[HoonigaN96]

Hoonigan and the Subaru always a very quick combination 👍

I did have a decent season last time out for the Team

 

[paoloevans]

I did have a decent season last time out for the Team

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Wow!

 

[paoloevans]

Can I suggest the evening time slot for this one? Two reasons. It'll match (ish) the actual race time (basing it on UK time) and Catalunya is particularly stunning at those light levels.

The St. Croix race is an evening one 👍

 

[Tassie_tiger]

Well, I just took the Beetle for a spin.
It went a bit better than expected.

Not my best track, so a little inconsistent if I try to push hard.
Things got a little squirrelly in the second sector, but I managed this lap with race settings. 👍

 

[paoloevans]

Well, I just took the Beetle for a spin.
It went a bit better than expected.

Not my best track, so a little inconsistent if I try to push hard.
Things got a little squirrelly in the second sector, but I managed this lap with race settings. 👍

Great lap. Was it in Time Trial mode?

 

[paoloevans]

Catalunya Practice Room NOW CLOSED

 

[El_Beardo]

Catalunya Practice Room Open:

0475-4251-8653-8373-8436

I'll have to miss this one. At the better half's house, and it's my turn to cook.

 

[Tassie_tiger]

Great lap. Was it in Time Trial mode?

That was in a lobby with the settings from the first post. 👍

 

[HoonigaN96]

Not bad consistency in the 2nd stint, considering its my first session since installing the loadcell 👍

 

[El_Beardo]

Not bad consistency in the 2nd stint, considering its my first session since installing the loadcell 👍
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Meanwhile, I'm playing with bits of wood, and a seat from an old Celica.

My excuse is, it'll be comfy. If I'm comfy, I'll go faster

 

[HoonigaN96]

Meanwhile, I'm playing with bits of wood, and a seat from an old Celica.

My excuse is, it'll be comfy. If I'm comfy, I'll go faster

Last time I raced with you guys I was on a makeshift wheel stand and a logitech G29, now have a proper playseat, as my old chair broke, wooden slats were knackered, arse was basically hanging out under the chair , and now running the Fanatec wheel

 

[si_berian_tiger]

1.45's? Bloody hell. I'm setting high 1.48's in the Z4!

 

[RZQSPEED]

I've tested the FT-1 in my spare time doing 22 Laps of Catalunya and I did a 1:46.4 as the best lap I think? Will test out the GR Supra and the RC F at some point.

 

[El_Beardo]

1.45's? Bloody hell. I'm setting high 1.48's in the Z4!

Another candidate for my "No overtaking by Subarus allowed" bumper sticker

 

[El_Beardo]

I'd like to make my switch to Hyundai official please, Paolo.

Aaand, the car my livery is based on . .

 

[paoloevans]

I'd like to make my switch to Hyundai official please, Paolo.

Aaand, the car my livery is based on . .

Nice one mate. Job done.

 

[Lazybike]

Last time I raced with you guys I was on a makeshift wheel stand and a logitech G29, now have a proper playseat, as my old chair broke, wooden slats were knackered, arse was basically hanging out under the chair , and now running the Fanatec wheel

Apologies for being off topic...@HoonigaN96 which Fanatec wheel did you get? How you finding it compared to G29, I'm thinking of changing my G29.

I've done a few laps in the Jag and low 46's are the best so far...race pace over 22 laps is another thing!

 

[HoonigaN96]

Apologies for being off topic...@HoonigaN96 which Fanatec wheel did you get? How you finding it compared to G29, I'm thinking of changing my G29.

I've done a few laps in the Jag and low 46's are the best so far...race pace over 22 laps is another thing!

The feedback from the wheel is much more precise than the G29 and more detailed, for example the wheel will vibrate as the understeer builds to let you know your being a spanner and entering the turn too fast. The standard CSL pedals are quite good, good built quality and works well, gets better with the loadcell.

The main thing I've noticed is that my consistencyhhas improved greatly. I think this is because of the better feedback through the wheel and precision in the pedals, allows me to drive more smoothly without losing time compared to the G29, helping me managing the tyres over a stint