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

[freshseth83]

The reason we are disallowing tuning is that way we take out the Ant who is over a second faster. That way it isn't just the driver or setup. You haven't even driven the Toyota yet, and you claim I haven't tested the 787B. I own the car it is on share. The reason I haven't said anything about the R92 is that it has been speced already, and no one has complained about it being too fast. Last year Ant ran away with it in the TS020. He is just fast. The DS3 is actually a little easier to control a car with than the wheel. It is slower once you get the hang of the wheel, but you don't have to worry about turning the wheel too much and causing oversteer.

We aren't trying to reinvent the wheel, just making sure it is still round. The GT specs aren't all that close apparently. If the 787B gets a restriction, will you switch cars again, or just complain?

Don't come out your mouth sideways, talk straight kid. I ran a high 38 @Daytona on my 1st lap with the Nissan before we ever picked cars, I don't know why the handling is different now, even with the same tune as then. It just is. You talk about complaining but I see everyone doing it because I ran the 787. So where did it stem from? Check the facts before labeling someone. I think no tuning is stupid. That doesn't represent the cars capabilities in any way. Why restrict tuning when you're going to tune it anyway? I just tested the Toyota earlier and ran 32s @Tokyo with 490hp 1050kg. Equal to the Mazda and not even with a tuned suspension. Just gearing and LSD. Still hasn't been broken in either. My point is if you think the Mazda is advantaged you really gotta look at your own car or others and what they get out of it or others.

 

[freshseth83]

G-killa or w.e. your name is, I got the Audi tune from last season you can run. They're essentially the same car just the V10 is faster IMO. Hit me up on PSN I'll give it to you.

 

[ghskilla]

My current tune is competitive, and it's meant for a wheel user. I've noticed that DS3 tunes don't really work for me, too oversteery. I'm fine.

 

[freshseth83]

I don't tune for oversteer, it's a 4wd car. It's better to just try it instead of shrugging it off. I did win 4 races and the championship with it last season. But hey, if you think you're better off it don't bother me any.

 

[ghskilla]

I thank you for the offer but I like to tune my cars so that it suits me the best. I'm not really going for overall raw pace, but a good, consistent pace that's easy to drive and lets me get the car home, you know? I mean, running a 45, then 47, 48, 46, 48, 45, 47 isn't as good as a 46, 46, 46, 47, 47, 47, 46. Not to mention being able to run fastest laps but killing off the tires isn't good for the race, either. I'm not saying your tune is bad or kills off tires but I'd like to stick with what's familiar to me.

 

[Storm_SP17]

G-killa or w.e. your name is, I got the Audi tune from last season you can run. They're essentially the same car just the V10 is faster IMO. Hit me up on PSN I'll give it to you.

Now, kudos to you for wanting to help him Seth, but "G-killa or w.e. your name is,"? That's just rude! Learn a modicum of etiquette, for your own sake.

As for you skilla, it wouldn't hurt to try his setups. Seth seems to have an eye for getting a tune just right for the car.

 

[FlyinHawaiian77]

Gh, is the tune you have yours? Run with it if it is. It already fits your driving style. You said the DS3 tunes tend to oversteer. But I like mine to oversteer ane I run a G27 wheel. There is no right or wrong tune as long as it makes you faster.

Someone elses tune can only get you so far until you end up tweaking it to fit your style anyway. I start off with a base tune depending on drivetrain and go from there.

Plus there are plenty of us here that are willing to help. 👍

 

[FlyinHawaiian77]

Now, kudos to you for wanting to help him Seth, but "G-killa or w.e. your name is,"? That's just rude! Learn a modicum of etiquette, for your own sake.

As for you skilla, it wouldn't hurt to try his setups. Seth seems to have an eye for getting a tune just right for the car.

Cept for one

 

[Mac K]

I'll be driving for James in the Camaro for his team..

PSN- macospet1
GTP- Mac K
Car- Camaro SS

Just signed up via the registration form. Apparently there is a short race tonight?

 

[polarbear345]

I'll be driving for James in the Camaro for his team..

PSN- macospet1
GTP- Mac K
Car- Camaro SS

Just signed up via the registration form. Apparently there is a short race tonight?

Welcome!

And the race is at 9:30ish, so be there at 9 eastern.

Do you have spa?

 

[Mac K]

Welcome!

And the race is at 9:30ish, so be there at 9 eastern.

Do you have spa?

Yup. How long is it? I assume qualifying is at 9? I should be able to make it. Looking forward to it.

 

[james6653]

I am gonna try and make it. So I can get some pictures of my cars.

 

[polarbear345]

Yup. How long is it? I assume qualifying is at 9? I should be able to make it. Looking forward to it.

Na, qualifying will begin about 9:30, race starting at 9:45. It's just a quick practice race. Nothing to be gained but knowledge!

 

[james6653]

The second driver on my team is socalspeedfreak.

 

[ghskilla]

Good, I assume you're going to use the Camaro?

 

[Storm_SP17]

Well it's gonna be too late for me.

 

[james6653]

Good, I assume you're going to use the Camaro?

You are correct

 

[cnd01]

Don't come out your mouth sideways, talk straight kid. I ran a high 38 @Daytona on my 1st lap with the Nissan before we ever picked cars, I don't know why the handling is different now, even with the same tune as then. It just is. You talk about complaining but I see everyone doing it because I ran the 787. So where did it stem from? Check the facts before labeling someone. I think no tuning is stupid. That doesn't represent the cars capabilities in any way. Why restrict tuning when you're going to tune it anyway? I just tested the Toyota earlier and ran 32s @Tokyo with 490hp 1050kg. Equal to the Mazda and not even with a tuned suspension. Just gearing and LSD. Still hasn't been broken in either. My point is if you think the Mazda is advantaged you really gotta look at your own car or others and what they get out of it or others.

I know I am not as fast as you. If you think I am complaining just because I can't win then you are the one who is mistaken. If you win every race, all the power to you. You are threatening me on a forum and calling my ideas stupid. Have you tried reducing the 787B's power? It won't kill you to try something will it? In your 90sGT1/GTS if you reduce the power on the Panoz, I won't question or argue with you. I respect your authority. What if the Toyota's setup does the same thing that the R92's setup does. Then we are back to square one. MY complaints stemmed from you arbitrarily deciding to run a car that wasn't supposed to be run regardless of the rules being "right" or "wrong" in your opinion. It doesn't matter if you agree with the rules. You still have to follow them. What if I arbitrarily decided that I didn't have to stop at red lights anymore because they slowed down my daily commute. I would be a fool and I would be endangering lives. Not saying that not stopping at red lights is as big of a deal as a video game. I realize that there are no police that arrest you for not following series rules, but that was just an example.

 

[ghskilla]

If you guys have this problem take it to PMs or visitor messages or take it to a race steward who will analyze this problem and come up with a solution.

Seth, there are regulations to follow, if you can't drive the Nissan, try the Toyota, and if you really can't drive them both, try the GT Class. Try the Toyota at the test tonight, that's what the testing's for, to test the cars and see if they fit/need re-speccing.

Still expecting those pictures, guys! Hurry up and post them, same with team names and banners!

EDIT - And Mac K, are you running the Ferrari?

 

[cnd01]

Na, qualifying will begin about 9:30, race starting at 9:45. It's just a quick practice race. Nothing to be gained but knowledge!

I can be online about 8 your time maybe earlier. It decided to storm at the golf course where I work. As long as it keeps raining, I will be getting off early.

 

[FlyinHawaiian77]

Well it's gonna be too late for me.

Same here. I can put in a solid effort to make it, but dont count on it. Im usually in bed by 10 and asleep by 11.

Viper's dont need to practice anyway.

 

[ghskilla]

Vipers seem fine, they look pretty stable for now. I'm currently testing my Audi and the Toyota Minolta and see if I want to move to DP for next season.

 

[Mac K]

I'm in the Camaro with James and Socal.

 

[ghskilla]

I think you can only have 2 drivers in a team. James and socal already equal two drivers. It's either the Ferrari or the Toyota Minolta. Or you can act as a reserve driver for the Camaro.

 

[james6653]

I think you can only have 2 drivers in a team. James and socal already equal two drivers. It's either the Ferrari or the Toyota Minolta. Or you can act as a reserve driver for the Camaro.

No I'm like a team owner.

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

I'm in the Camaro

Welcome!

with James

Every team has a weakpoint...

and Socal.

I don't know this guy.


As for the Mazda RX-8, I'll be there to test at Spa. My Daytona setup will probably do poorly at Spa, and show you guys that Tokyo/Daytona both have nice straights that favour the RX-8.

 

[cnd01]

I'm in the Camaro with James and Socal.

It will probably end up being you and Socal. James usually has a lot going on and doesn't show up a lot.

 

[freshseth83]

I'm a grown up, guys I don't need to be babysat or told the same thing repeatedly. I already said I'll try the Toyota. You obviously missed that. I said and expressed my desire to run a different car than the Nissan a long time ago. Why harp on old bs? I'm pointing out peoples assumptions that the Mazda is somehow favored by showing the times from other cars are just as fast and faster @lower specs. Assuming things is how arguments get started. You're all acting like somehow I'm running some magical car. It's a good car but the others are faster. W.O. a concrete setup I'm running just as fast in the Toyota with 490hp 1050kg. 10hp lower than the regs and 20kg heavier than the Mazda. I asked if I could run the Mazda. It wasn't even for points. No reason to get bent outta shape over it. I like Toyota better anyway, I just didn't have the car to run it.

 

[james6653]

I'm not racing. I'm like there team owner. I am gonna handel all of the car stuff like oil changes and everything.

 

[cnd01]

I'm a grown up, guys I don't need to be babysat or told the same thing repeatedly. I already said I'll try the Toyota. You obviously missed that. I said and expressed my desire to run a different car than the Nissan a long time ago. Why harp on old bs? I'm pointing out peoples assumptions that the Mazda is somehow favored by showing the times from other cars are just as fast and faster @lower specs. Assuming things is how arguments get started. You're all acting like somehow I'm running some magical car. It's a good car but the others are faster. W.O. a concrete setup I'm running just as fast in the Toyota with 490hp 1050kg. 10hp lower than the regs and 20kg heavier than the Mazda. I asked if I could run the Mazda. It wasn't even for points. No reason to get bent outta shape over it. I like Toyota better anyway, I just didn't have the car to run it.

Solution to every problem right here. Awesome. Polar update the OP. If you win in the Toyota I won't say anything unless it is like by a full lap or something outrageous. Even then I will be inclined to say that I just need more seat time with the car.