GTP_WRS Week 61 : Ramming Speed

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1,751
Wales
Old South Wales
numbnuts70
28.950
56.300
1'19.234

Not far off my limit, just have to tidy up a few apexes and will be ready for a submission.
 
1,105
Ireland
up a tree
monkeywall
I've tried and tried to get round this with a T3 less than 1,21 but I just can't get the beast to stick to a fast line. Can any body please give me a pointer towards BB I'm using 4/10.
 
2,263
Canada
Vancouver
mr_lab_rat
Not really. You just need to get used to the weight. I'm using 5/10 BB. Don't overdrive the truck, brake early and accelerate early. Maximize turning radius of the turn under the hill (after T2).
 
1,105
Ireland
up a tree
monkeywall
Not really. You just need to get used to the weight. I'm using 5/10 BB. Don't overdrive the truck, brake early and accelerate early. Maximize turning radius of the turn under the hill (after T2).

Thanks @mr_lab_rat I think this week might be my biggest challenge so far
 
852
Germany
Nurburgring
RS__96__oO
Time to get started. I think I've figured T1, but the rest of the lap still needs much work, especially T3 :crazy:

28.696
55.929
1'18.962

EDIT: Just checked the replay again, T3 was so slow because my stupid braking pedal was sticking again :mad:
 
852
Germany
Nurburgring
RS__96__oO
Had another session After gym, lost much time in t4... Around 2 tenths left overall.

28.750
55.933
1'18.717
 
1,457
Slovakia
Malacky, Slovakia
MAD_Mires
no one
29.084
56.784
1'19.967

slightly better lap (-.115 at the line), happy with sub 20 T3, not happy overall. :scared: steering not only with hands, but also with full body, eyes and telekinetic powers. :crazy:
 
1,737
United States
Massachusetts
Ettick_
28.881
56.397
1:19.464

Fun combo. The car is slow enough that it doesn't feel weird on CH.
 

Spirit

IndyCar Engineer
Premium
4,710
United States
Indiana
CWM_Spirit
Pickup trucks: reminding me I'm only fast in racing cars. :lol: I'll give it one more try tonight but not much more time for me. :scared:
 
852
Germany
Nurburgring
RS__96__oO
Only improving in steps of hundredths... I want to nail that lap NOW! :lol:

28.767
55.917
1'18.650
 
4,073
Argentina
buenos aires
GTP_Roamer2629
28.895
56.178
1'19.262



Most of you guys are probably too young to remember this, but the "Canyonero" episode on "The Simpsons" was a parody of what happened with the 90's Ford Explorers fitted with Firestone tires. Dealers recommended decreasing tire pressure to achieve a smoother ride, which in turn made the tires break when attempting to turn at speeds above 60mph causing many accidents and quite a scandal at the time.
 
1,751
Wales
Old South Wales
numbnuts70
Most of you guys are probably too young to remember this, but the "Canyonero" episode on "The Simpsons" was a parody of what happened with the 90's Ford Explorers fitted with Firestone tires. Dealers recommended decreasing tire pressure to achieve a smoother ride, which in turn made the tires break when attempting to turn at speeds above 60mph causing many accidents and quite a scandal at the time.

I remember that episode lol.

 

GTRacer22

photographer and racing enthusiast
Premium
8,117
United States
New Jersey
GTP_GTRacer22
After further review, I found my lap a bit dirty. :ouch:

New splits:

29.129
56.695
1'20.279
 

Eggstor

Boring as B-Spec Bob
Premium
2,683
United States
Wisconsin
GTP_Eggstor
One step forward last week, ten steps back this week:

29.450
57.650
1'21.317

And the truck looks so good in all-chrome too. Maybe it's that extra weight :dunce:
 

wingman1659

Premium
161
United States
Lansing, MI
GForce1015
This lap is clean...I think. I'll definitely be trying for a cleaner looking lap next.

29.137
56.970
1:20.420