GT3 RUF RGT Cup Series (SPOTS OPEN -- 3/25: Monaco)

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Pre-race Discussion, Tokyo Preseason Race

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For a city track, Tokyo has a decidedly large amount of good passing spots on a few of the long straights and wide-paved corners and bends. Thus, there is no real excuse for making dangerous passes that cause wrecks, or using the walls to maintain momentum (as we will be running full damage, this clearly won't work). Through the winding Sotobori Dori section toward the end of the lap leading into Shuto-ko, the road narrows significantly and passing here will require extreme patience and car-control, as racing lines through this section may include a driver crossing the track several times. It is easier to pass in the Akasaka-Mitsuke hairpin turn leading to the back straight. Also, be aware we are on racing hards and the kink in the main straightaway requires the driver to actively prepare for the turn, especially in traffic. Pitting is fairly straightforward, just obey the pit lane markings for entry/exit.

If you have any concerns/questions/lap times you want to post, feel free. Flyin if it's okay with you I want you to be a race steward with me in the event of rule violations, unless you are directly involved in an incident, so we can objectively give penalties if/when they apply.

All this would entail is saving the race videos and reviewing if necessary, giving your opinion.

Look forward to racing with you all!
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I would also say, trying a pass at the fast chicane 'Akasaka Palace' would be a little crazy and could easily cause a wreck ;).

Best lap I managed in our practice session last night was a 1'44.6xx after tuning the suspension. I can post my settings up later if anyone would like. Look forward to racing with you all. :)
 
Cool! And good point. The line I take through that kink involves braking and setting up for the second left-hander, and trying to take a line that allows me to not have to lose speed specifically for the first right-hander. I'm not sure how others take it, but it does seem like a poor passing spot.
 
Yeah many times in my old days of racing in RLR people caused crashes by using the slipstreame to get alongside into that kink then have no where to go, I should know I was one of the people who got pinned on the outside wall :ouch:.

Btw guys my cars colour scheme is similar to my avatar light metalic blue with white BBS alloys. Still cant think of a team name though..
 
I was thinking of switching colors due to there being so many light blue cars out there, but the only color I want to switch to is gold chrome. Maybe I can find someone in the marketplace who has one :/
 
I was thinking of doing a Monster Energy (Black, Green) or Slime style colours (Lime Green, Black) but that that the other green car may clash and the Monstar Energy was maybe a bit too tacky. (Could go with my Aussie mates custom colours we used from Grid which were dark gray/black and red).

Also Tim Harveys went out the window with 2 other orange cars...

Not sure if my Pirtek livery Dark Blue, Gold is taken either.
 
I'm more than happy to change my colours as I'm only on the reserve list.
 
Well I went out and thanks to KkAaZzOo found out why my car never met the weight, it had 200kgs ballast put on by a certain Welsh, cheeky trick :p. Was doing 47.1s thinking why am I so slow (with 200kgs ballast). When I took it down to 1205kgs I slowly but surely gained speed and lowered my lap time eventualy to a 1:44.960 (With 11l aps of fuel less). Which I was pretty happy with concidering my cars setup is pretty basic at the moment (Still has stock ride height).
 
So I'll be in my lounge practicing if anyone's interested, but not for long. Maybe 15-20 minutes.
 
Hitting 1:49s, Paul you seem really fast! A brake balance and drop in weight (I was at like 1235) helped. Going to bed now. See everyone Sunday.
 
Did the weight change? For some reason I thought it was 1300. :confused:
 
First post states 450hp and 1205kg's. ;)

Sorry about that Paul, I didn't realise and I have no idea why it would have been on there, Lol. Anyway, great lap time there 👍
 
Did I read that right? 1:44 is the time to beat? :( I cant seem to navigate Shuto-Ko without hitting the wall.
 
1205kg at 450hp specs. My best after about 2, 5 lap heats was a 1:47.188 (offline), no drafting. I started at a 1:49 in my first session and steadily improved each lap. My second session yielded 4 of my 5 laps in the 1:47's, steadliy getting faster each lap. I feel with more practice I get get some more time off. 1:44 is fast. Not sure if i can squeeze that much time out though.
 
FlyinHawaiian77
Did the weight change? For some reason I thought it was 1300. :confused:
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haha no I think that's gatr's regs for ALMS, due to the balancing of the GT2 cars.

I copied regs from the actual ALMS.

And I'm glad I'm not the only one scratching my head at the 1:44. :scared:

I can make it full speed through most of that section, but need to be in second gear to make that lefthander headed to the hairpin. Otherwise I'm bouncing off the wall.

My suggestion is practice a few laps with full damage. It really adjusts how you do your gear changes and entry/exit when you know you CAN'T hit the wall without inducing a pit stop.
 
Agreed, thats how all my laps were put down...heavy damage, and avoidind all contact with walls. We'll see what happens.
 
Well the 1:44.960 was an absolute perfect lap which will be hard for me to replicate, no doubt, my pace is mid 45s consistantly until lap 5-6 where the tyres seem to fall off and the car starts becoming a handfull from which point I start backing off to save tyres.

Remembering if Welsh races his pb is a 44.6 :scared:.
 
Hey Gang,
Is there anymore room to get into this event? I race with the TPRA and Driversports.org, but I'm a huge RuF, Porsche enthusiast, as my family hails from Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, where most of these beautiful machines were born...Anyway, I would love to join in on this Sunday's practice event. Let me know...

PSN JochenRindt
Team Name: Frikadelli Racing (Sabine Schmitz' team)
P.S. My car colors will be White with Blue Mica wheels....
Thanks!
 
Jochenrindt
Hey Gang,
Is there anymore room to get into this event? I race with the TPRA and Driversports.org, but I'm a huge RuF, Porsche enthusiast, as my family hails from Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, where most of these beautiful machines were born...Anyway, I would love to join in on this Sunday's practice event. Let me know...

PSN JochenRindt
Team Name: Frikadelli Racing (Sabine Schmitz' team)
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Yep! Sounds good. I'll add you to the roster. Back a few pages is a pre-race discussion, feel free to contribute or share your lap times, if you want. Glad to have you aboard.
 
Best I could do was a 1:46. :( Those were on the first 5 laps. Didnt have time to see what she could do if I used up some of the fuel.
 
Hey Thanks!
I'll send you a friend request if that's ok...I'll be practicing a bit later this afternoon, evening, anyone should feel free to come in and knock around for awhile...

Thanks again,

Franz in NJ
 
Probably better than I'm gonna get.

I'm thinking of cutting the regular roster off at 10, plus a few reserves. Does that sound good?
 
GTP: paulmac2k9
PSN: paulmac2k9
Team Name: Silverline Racing

Couldnt think of anything else yet but if I want to change I will update you first before I do.
 
paul I thought you were already on the roster! I added you now.
 
Question to members: For season 2 I was thinking about opening the roster to all RUF models available in GT5. Those who know about these cars, would that entail a lot of testing or could the 450/1205 spec work while still being fair? I know the yellowbird in particular has some mad oversteer but I don't know how that factors in.
 
The BTR is pretty crazy tail hapy too the RGT is by far the most stable of the 3 ;). (And im not sure the 3400S, would get to the specs)
 
paulmac2k9
The BTR is pretty crazy tail hapy too the RGT is by far the most stable of the 3 ;). (And im not sure the 3400S, would get to the specs)
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Don't forget the CTR2. It's 4WD though.
 
And imo thats still crazy sideways :lol:. (With full power and fully lightened atleast..:p)
 
Does anybody have a better tune for this than me...Best I can turn right now is 01:47.xxx Just don't want to embarrass myself or be a real bad backmarker...
Any help would be... helpful...Thanks!
 
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I'll share mine here.

Weight - +35kg @ -50 position
Stage 2 engine with PL @ 96.9% (I think stage 3 engine limited accordingly might be best though)

Ride Height - -8/-10
Springs - 15.5/16.0
Damp Ext - 5/5
Damp Comp - 5/5
ARB - 4/5
Camb - 0.0/0.0
Toe - 0.00/0.00

Diff' - 10/20/20

BB - 6/3

Gears
Actual Top Speed - 190mph
1st - 3.160
2nd - 2.180
3rd - 1.620
4th - 1.300
5th - 1.100
6th - 0.960
FG - 3.430
Top Speed - 193mph

As you can see it's not fully tuned, but works ok ;). Best of 1'44.6xx at Tokyo with more to come :D

Hope this helps,

PS - How are things over at the TPRA? I haven't run with those guys since prologue.
 
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