GTPLMS Round 5: Race ***RESULTS***

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No, there's no difference between different +4 settings. The difference is that you're using the F1 GTR, which isn't anywhere near as powerful as the R390, the Panoz, or the CLK. Because we adjust settings after entering the race, the opponents are based on the car's stock specifications, so non-Mclaren drivers get faster fields.

You guys are noticing something about GT4 that becomes very obvious when you do races over and over again: in the same car against the same field, the AI will behave the same way every time, right down to spinouts. The AI isn't scripted, but they're programmed to react in particular ways to particular "stimuli," and when there are no differences in those stimuli, they epitomize predictability.

I haven't tried the race yet; I've been too wrapped up in the FGT championship, which I'm doing in the 787B. Later, I'll do some particular races in cars like the Suzuki Escudo and the F1 GTR, which should be fun (and yes, they can be won).
 
I went back and checked my race replay and the Toyota 7 is spinning out every two laps for the entire race, just before the Dunlop Bridge.

The Toyota 7 will touch too much rumble strip and some sand coming out of the first chicane, and spin out, often ending up in the middle of the track facing the wrong way. Watch Out!

Just like Austin343 said, the Toyota 7 drives these corners in the same way essentially every lap unless the situation changes. Only once did I see the Toyota 7 handle this chicane correctly on lap 2 (I think I re-started this race 8-10 times). The difference was that I was driving my Nissan R390 just in front of the Toyota instead of following it, and I suspect the Toyota 7 took a slightly different line thru the chicane.

Respectfully,
GTsail
 
Just got the GT1 race done. Even though I knew what was coming the sight of the Toyota 7 in front of me was still a scare. Especially with the Panoz on the left in the sand. Alot for this old heart to deal with in a second's time. Was lucky to just follow the Vertigo through the hole. Rest of the race was pretty mundane. Except for the AMG passing me on lap 15 at Indianapolis and then spinning out in the Porsche Curves and a couple of short self imposed stints in the sand.
 
GTsail290
You were seeing the same AI spin-outs?

Enjoy the racing!
GTsail
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As Austin343 mentioned. We are going to have the same lineups because we have the same car. Lineup is set before we add or subtract our wt. penalties. That's why Viperin is able to beat his Mazda. He gets the slow one. Based on his car. psst :sly: "oldmodelt whispers to GTsail290. Not because he's better than us." :)
 
oldmodelt
As Austin343 mentioned. We are going to have the same lineups because we have the same car. Lineup is set before we add or subtract our wt. penalties. That's why Viperin is able to beat his Mazda. He gets the slow one. Based on his car. psst :sly: "oldmodelt whispers to GTsail290. Not because he's better than us." :)
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An accurate summation.
Cruel but fair..........

At least you do not have a pyschotic Zonda driver to deal with :scared:
 
I finally got around to doing my race, and I was very happy with it. It was very consistent, as well as WRS-clean (no contact with anything, and two tires inside of all rumble strips), but I did have about three white line violations. Twice, I slightly overcooked a corner and ended up with two wheels on "real" tarmac but beyond the white lines on the exit, and once, when lapping the F1 GTR, I tried to pass on the outside exiting the chicane before T2, forgetting that the AI cars' line takes them all the way to the edge of the dusty-but-still-gray tarmac in that particular spot. So I put four tires in that area (which presumably isn't legal), and I apologize for my lazy overtaking. My strategy was to do three stints of four laps on hard tires, and then switch to two three-lap stints on medium tires at the end; I think it was the best way to go, but it's always impossible to say for sure.
 
As it says in the rules, small errors are perfectly fine cos these are long races! Wish I could've done 4 lap stints but alas the Audi's tyre wear here is horrible. I only got 1 fast lap on each set - kinda spoils the race:grumpy:
 
Congrats to all finishers, my tyre wear killed me again as it did last year. Next season i'm going to have to try something different!

Has everyone noticed how close the standings are, this is going to be one tense final 2 rounds!
 
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I was trying to get this rolling for 2 hours , but couldn't put together a clean race.
The GTOne ate rear tires like sandwitch , 5 pit stops would have been the way to go.
I tried mixing R4/R2 which had equal tire wear on 3 lap stint. (alot more oversteer was awaileble)

Congrats all who were able to last the 1 hour + race. 👍



MadMax
 
Dont worry, all fixed now.
 
Congratulations to all for competing and completing this Race.
The DTP did for me and I could not be bothered going through it all again.
I did four stints on RM tyres which I thought would be a good compromise as you maintain good pace without taking the risk of tyres not lasting for that extra lap.
Probably ended up taking one stop too many.
See you at Monte Carlo, looking forward to it as prefer the qualifying to actually Racing.
 
viperin
I did four stints on RM tyres which I thought would be a good compromise as you maintain good pace without taking the risk of tyres not lasting for that extra lap.
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Was happy with my tyre strategy. Able to use a RM/RH on both classes and go 6 laps with no problem. Almost able to go 9 laps in the R390GT1 during practice on RH's but lost serious control on the Ford Chicanes before lap 9. Would have liked to try a one stopper. :drool: BL during practice was a 3'35.xxx on the RH/RH's.

And happy again that I got some good bonus pts.
 
Congrats Austin343 on another win!

Very fast laps!

You really had the Panoz motoring at La Sarthe!

Your earlier comment in the qualifying thread about the Panoz being made for La Sarthe was right on!

I gave the Panoz a spin just for fun, and could really feel the difference in torque as compared to my Nissan R390. The Panoz was also able to reach a higher top end speed before each braking zone.

Nice times everyone!

I enjoyed the race in my Nissan R390 which is reflected in the race results. This was not the case in the Dodge Viper GTS since it seemed to be hitting a wall of air and could not go as fast as I would have liked.

Respectfully,
GTsail
 
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