The Rolex Sports Car Series- Season 2! Finished! Thanks Everyone!

[Storm_SP17]

It's alright. I just felt dumb after reading that post, no harm done. The Viper does seem like a fast car, not sure about Storm. I haven't seen him drive yet, I'll see tomorrow.

You have seen him drive. StormPacer17, who was in the bright orange Viper at Daytona last weekend, is me. Helloooo!

I'm glad that you're getting the Mazda sorted out, MrM, because I did feel sorry for you having difficulties with the tyres. I evened out the wear on the Mazda in testing by having less brake balance and more front, that way the car was braking amply before turn 1. I was running the RX-8 at 450 bhp and 1100kg, and got a 1:46.5.... its a pretty unpredictable car though. I don't think I could drive the car the whole race and not make a major slip-up.

As for the Audi, I'm tempted to have the car run at 470 bhp and 1320 kg. My opinion is that depepnding on how the Torque diff is laid out, you'll be going more for pace having 30-40% front torque, while 10-15% front torque diff gives better overall tyre wear. The car was sliding like mad on the braking at Turn 1 of Daytona when I tested it, but I still had 1:47's in the bag.

 

[cnd01]

This race will be a strategy race. I expect 2 or 3 full course cautions because of the tight city streets.

 

[Shinshiki]

Hey Storm, how's the weather?

 

[Storm_SP17]

In the UK? Retarded as usual. Was really quite sunny up until about 1pm, then its been on/off hammering it down until now. I've been at work for most of it though, so its not so bad.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

I'm coming on for forty minutes of pre-Div 2 ITCC Testing.

I'll be in the Div 2 lounge though.

Therefore, add "ITCC_Division_2" on PSN to join.

 

[ghskilla]

You have seen him drive. StormPacer17, who was in the bright orange Viper at Daytona last weekend, is me. Helloooo!

Oh, I saw you watching, but I had to go before I saw you race! All I remember was one Ferrari, a Mazda, and another Audi, didn't see a Viper. I think you were watching the whole time and stepped in after the 1st race ended?

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Oh, I saw you watching, but I had to go before I saw you race! All I remember was one Ferrari, a Mazda, and another Audi, didn't see a Viper. I think you were watching the whole time and stepped in after the 1st race ended?

He got a HUGE LEAD at Daytona RC.

 

[ghskilla]

He got a HUGE LEAD at Daytona RC.

Surely his tires must've been shot for all that pushing?

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

I had the lead, but his tire wear was more even. Eventually he passed me because of my tire wear.

 

[Storm_SP17]

You had to fight me from lap 6 onwards, once I had caught up after been careered off by skilla (I take it I didn't appear on your screen in-race and thus didn't see me trying to take the straight leading to Turn 3 on the outside of you.). Then I just.... I dunno, being able to run that quick lap on faded tyres after you pitted was one of those "needed to pull something out of my arse..." moments.

 

[ghskilla]

You had to fight me from lap 6 onwards, once I had caught up after been careered off by skilla (I take it I didn't appear on your screen in-race and thus didn't see me trying to take the straight leading to Turn 3 on the outside of you.). Then I just.... I dunno, being able to run that quick lap on faded tyres after you pitted was one of those "needed to pull something out of my arse..." moments.

I never saw an orange Viper during the race, all I remember seeing on the grid was the Mazda, Ferrari, the other Audi, and the DPs. I don't ever recall seeing your Viper. Must've been some weird connection issue.

 

[Storm_SP17]

Highly likely, it happens a lot to me, but not this time round, thankfully.

 

[ghskilla]

Massive lack of Camaros. Come on guys, get those team pictures up!

Hint: For speed shots, set shutter speed to 1/60 and panning mode 3 and focus on the car. It gets the image from looking standstill to something along the lines of this:

 

[IMMORTALPILOT]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Killer iam sure you win all races here.

 

[ghskilla]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Killer iam sure you win all races here.

Immortal I'm wishing I'll win at least once in the season. Competition is huge!

I hope.

 

[IMMORTALPILOT]

When i have time to this late q time i join you guys one race in this saeon.

 

[ghskilla]

When i have time to this late q time i join you guys one race in this saeon.

Ask polarbear and read the OP, it's a regulated series. It's also multi-class, so ask polar or MrMelancholy if you need help.

 

[polarbear345]

When i have time to this late q time i join you guys one race in this saeon.

Let us know which race and we can probably work something out!

 

[Downhill Dino]

Is there to be a race tonight?

 

[ghskilla]

Yes, not sure who's hosting the lobby though.

 

[polarbear345]

Is there to be a race tonight?

Yea, ITCC is weird right now, I'll let you guys know when the room is open. I'm not sure what's happening right now...

 

[ghskilla]

ITCC weird as in they haven't even started yet weird or haven't even finished weird?

 

[polarbear345]

ITCC weird as in they haven't even started yet weird or haven't even finished weird?

Host went m.i.a.....

Count on a room open by 7 (in 45 min)

 

[Shinshiki]

Count on a room open by 7 (in 45 min)

But that's so far away.

 

[ghskilla]

Right now I'm racing in a clean NASCAR room out of sheer boredom. Hurry hurry.

 

[polarbear345]

Room open! And sorry for the delay. Next time I'll leave early.

 

[Downhill Dino]

Room number:

1472-6118-3701-4253-7698

For those that may ask for it.

 

[ghskilla]

I just finished the race, joining, don't start without me!

 

[cnd01]

Great race today. I was getting great tire wear. I could go 8-9 laps on softs. I am really looking forward to the season opener soon.

 

[anirishnirvana]

Well that was an interesting race. The RX-8 was tricky round the corners, but a BEAST along the straights. Thanks to a mixture of the Running the Mediums on the penultimate stint and my last pit stop shenanigans, I gave up my podium. Was in a nice scrap with FH until putting on the RM as well .

The shenanigans of course referring to: "Well I'm in the pit lane, so I'll enjoy a sip of this cider... Hang on, the computer isn't in control yet. And there's a kink! ****! YAY! I JUST COUNTED TO POTATO!"

Anyway, MrM was running 475bhp & 1085kg. I did some testing in that and the rear wheels were out of control. I ran at 475bhp & 1200kg. Again there was some rear traction trouble, and the power was still extreme down the straights.

I'm thinking something like have the RX-8 specs in the range of 450-475 bhp & 1150-1250 kg. The extra weight definitely helps with traction (and hence the tyre life), but 450 / 1250 seemed too slow. Maybe 460 / 1200 or something? Either way, I would like to ask for the season not to be started whilst this questionable area remains at least. Don't want another ITCC affair (Sorry GREY SHEEP, but it's seemingly falling apart)