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World Endurance No. 7 Car List A
BMW V12 LMR ’99 — LMP Class
Mechanical Grip & Aero Flow Endurance Setup
(GT2 A-Spec Mod)
This update refines the handling balance, mechanical grip behavior, and electronic response of the BMW V12 LMR ’99.
Unlike older high-downforce Group C cars with narrow aero windows, the V12 LMR is a mechanically strong and stable LMP prototype, designed to maintain speed through the corner rather than attack aggressively on entry.
This setup focuses on flow, traction, and repeatable race pace.
Tyres
Super Soft
Setup Philosophy
Smooth Style — Flow / Aero-Dependent Drivers
This configuration is intended for drivers who:
• Carry speed through corners
• Use progressive steering input
• Apply throttle early but smoothly
• Trust mechanical grip and aero stability
The V12 LMR rewards momentum driving, not sudden rotation.
Track-Specific Adjustment
For technical, bumpy, elevation-change, or banked circuits, such as:
Trial Mountain
Midfield Raceway
Deep Forest Raceway
Grand Valley Speedway
Laguna Seca
SSR5 or similar layouts
Recommendation:
→ Reduce damper bound and rebound by 2 clicks, prioritizing the rear axle.
Purpose:
Improves mechanical compliance and tyre contact over uneven surfaces without sacrificing turn-in response.
Technical reason:
The V12 LMR’s rear aero load sensitivity and traction demand require controlled rear compliance.
Softening only the rear improves mechanical grip without destabilizing the aero platform.
Softer damping improves tyre contact consistency, traction on exit, and stability during elevation changes.
Final Note
This is not an aggressive entry-focused setup.
It is designed for:
Smooth corner flow, High exit speed, Consistent lap times over long stints
If the car feels calm and fast without drama, the setup is working as intended.
If you force rotation, you are driving against the car’s nature.
The GTWL fields in GT2 A-Spec Mod v1.2.1 now feature a much stronger lineup of high-performance prototypes, like the Toyota TS020 and new Sauber C9 (v1.2 changelog). This significantly raises the level of competition, with AI opponent changes making behavior more demanding—simulating real endurance racing pressure, noticeably harder than vanilla GT2. (Source: Project A-Spec v1.2 Changelog + community previews)
[Attach PDF snippet page 10 "various ai opponent changes" + page 5 Sauber C9]
BMW V12 LMR ’99 — LMP Class
Mechanical Grip & Aero Flow Endurance Setup
(GT2 A-Spec Mod)
This update refines the handling balance, mechanical grip behavior, and electronic response of the BMW V12 LMR ’99.
Unlike older high-downforce Group C cars with narrow aero windows, the V12 LMR is a mechanically strong and stable LMP prototype, designed to maintain speed through the corner rather than attack aggressively on entry.
This setup focuses on flow, traction, and repeatable race pace.
Tyres
Super Soft
Setup Philosophy
Smooth Style — Flow / Aero-Dependent Drivers
This configuration is intended for drivers who:
• Carry speed through corners
• Use progressive steering input
• Apply throttle early but smoothly
• Trust mechanical grip and aero stability
The V12 LMR rewards momentum driving, not sudden rotation.
Track-Specific Adjustment
For technical, bumpy, elevation-change, or banked circuits, such as:
Trial Mountain
Midfield Raceway
Deep Forest Raceway
Grand Valley Speedway
Laguna Seca
SSR5 or similar layouts
Recommendation:
→ Reduce damper bound and rebound by 2 clicks, prioritizing the rear axle.
Purpose:
Improves mechanical compliance and tyre contact over uneven surfaces without sacrificing turn-in response.
Technical reason:
The V12 LMR’s rear aero load sensitivity and traction demand require controlled rear compliance.
Softening only the rear improves mechanical grip without destabilizing the aero platform.
Softer damping improves tyre contact consistency, traction on exit, and stability during elevation changes.
Final Note
This is not an aggressive entry-focused setup.
It is designed for:
Smooth corner flow, High exit speed, Consistent lap times over long stints
If the car feels calm and fast without drama, the setup is working as intended.
If you force rotation, you are driving against the car’s nature.
The GTWL fields in GT2 A-Spec Mod v1.2.1 now feature a much stronger lineup of high-performance prototypes, like the Toyota TS020 and new Sauber C9 (v1.2 changelog). This significantly raises the level of competition, with AI opponent changes making behavior more demanding—simulating real endurance racing pressure, noticeably harder than vanilla GT2. (Source: Project A-Spec v1.2 Changelog + community previews)
[Attach PDF snippet page 10 "various ai opponent changes" + page 5 Sauber C9]
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