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S2000, NSX, RGT, quick cars suited to 500pp :) thats my favourite track 500pp Sports Hard sound nice, but i have Road Racing this Saturday.. have fun :)
 
GTPMcBride
S2000, NSX, RGT, quick cars suited to 500pp :) thats my favourite track 500pp Sports Hard sound nice, but i have Road Racing this Saturday.. have fun :)
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My S2000 gets slaughtered, every time. I think it's the driver personally :lol:

NSX & RGT would be ineligible as they have greater than 2500cc displacement.
 
CTR Driver
My S2000 gets slaughtered, every time. I think it's the driver personally :lol:

NSX & RGT would be ineligible as they have greater than 2500cc displacement.
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S2000 gets slaughtered? that's a shame great car. Yes that's right. RX8? RX7? do they fit? RX8 is Rotary engine 1.8?
 
GTPMcBride
S2000 gets slaughtered? that's a shame great car. Yes that's right. RX8? RX7? do they fit? RX8 is Rotary engine 1.8?
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624x2cc if I remember correctly, but yes they can be used. I just enjoy the challenge of the S2000, might be because I added the chassis rigidity improvement, and it gives slow people someone to play with.
 
going for "the fastest car @500pp" kind of defeats the purpose of this event thought. Its a sad part of casual racing that everything ends with people going for the fastest cars.

Started with the RX-7 because it was slower than the gt86 and the elise, then went for the RX-8 because it was slower in practice, turned out it was too fast on race pace as well. If you are a quick guy, why also take the quickest car? the efini RX-7 might be something to try, the spirit R is too fast for a fast driver.

About rotary engines: In Germany they get a factor 2 in "effective displacement" for insurance purposes, they would effectively be 2.6L engines here. Reasoning is they fire once each crank rotation, a piston four stroke engines fires only once every two rotations.
 
Third Reign
going for "the fastest car @500pp" kind of defeats the purpose of this event thought. Its a sad part of casual racing that everything ends with people going for the fastest cars.

Started with the RX-7 because it was slower than the gt86 and the elise, then went for the RX-8 because it was slower in practice, turned out it was too fast on race pace as well. If you are a quick guy, why also take the quickest car? the efini RX-7 might be something to try, the spirit R is too fast for a fast driver.

About rotary engines: In Germany they get a factor 2 in "effective displacement" for insurance purposes, they would effectively be 2.6L engines here. Reasoning is they fire once each crank rotation, a piston four stroke engines fires only once every two rotations.
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I agree with the initial statement you made about "going for the fastest car", your just too quick 👍. And I was aware of the fire every crank turn, but thought it equated closer to a 2.4? Hence why it isn't disallowed. I would also allow the focus st and Volvo that both have 2541(I think)cc, 5 cylinder engines.
 
Third Reign
going for "the fastest car @500pp" kind of defeats the purpose of this event thought. Its a sad part of casual racing that everything ends with people going for the fastest cars.

Started with the RX-7 because it was slower than the gt86 and the elise, then went for the RX-8 because it was slower in practice, turned out it was too fast on race pace as well. If you are a quick guy, why also take the quickest car? the efini RX-7 might be something to try, the spirit R is too fast for a fast driver.

About rotary engines: In Germany they get a factor 2 in "effective displacement" for insurance purposes, they would effectively be 2.6L engines here. Reasoning is they fire once each crank rotation, a piston four stroke engines fires only once every two rotations.
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Race to win for me, i dont know any other way :) isnt the main objective to get the fastest 500pp car for GPF? well i know am very competitive :)
 
I've got a few ideas for different cars this week. I just don't want to be 4-5secs down a lap because of car choice.

Would 2568CC be allowed?
 
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GTPMcBride
Race to win for me, i dont know any other way :) isnt the main objective to get the fastest 500pp car for GPF? well i know am very competitive :)
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But if you used a car that you weren't as fast in and still achieved that victory, wouldn't it be all the sweeter?
It's more about the journey and the trials you overcome than the destination.

Fuelmyfire
I've got a few ideas for different cars this week. I just don't want to be 4-5secs down a lap because of car choice.
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4-5 secs a lap slower or not you will be embracing a personal challenge of using a wheel. Another trial so to speak.
Others would be things like using a car you wouldn't ordinarily drive, turning off driving aids or making the switch from auto to manual gears.

2586cc? Which car is that?
 
GT Flaw
Any spots open for saturday?
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No spots, so to speak, first come first served. I've not had a full lounge to date.
Fuelmyfire
The Skylines ;)

And yes I'll be using the wheel again.
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Those are exactly the cars the 2500cc rule is there for, sorry.( it used to be 2.5litre but some people I knew couldn't work it out in game. So I re-worded it. The focus & Volvo are badged as 2.5 litres IIRC)
 
Fair enough man. The C-30 is still just over 2.5 in game *shrug*. What times are people posting? I didn't realise how long the lap was.
 
Still a pb of high 2:19.xxx. I'll try to get on tonight for some practice if anyone is interested.

Also would anyone be able to send me a
Matte white
&
Plum crazy (not the metallic)
Paint please. I can dupe them if you want them back. I will try a new build S2000 without rigidity improvement. If I can build it in time.
 
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But if you used a car that you weren't as fast in and still achieved that victory, wouldn't it be all the sweeter?
It's more about the journey and the trials you overcome than the destination.



4-5 secs a lap slower or not you will be embracing a personal challenge of using a wheel. Another trial so to speak.
Others would be things like using a car you wouldn't ordinarily drive, turning off driving aids or making the switch from auto to manual gears.

2586cc? Which car is that?
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I understand what your saying :) an thats great but i have always raced with similar pace guys so that idea has never crossed my mind, tbh even if i was in a car that not so great an still lost by even a slight margin i would still be angry, because after race you remember all the slight mistakes so either way am a sore loser an this is a good thing :) makes you try harder, sorry i had to quote whole comment i havent completely got to grips with PS3 Browser
 
GTPMcBride
I understand what your saying :)
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:D the 500pp format I use isn't for everyone. It's aimed at racing for fun and the inexperienced. And those that are more experienced teaching the less experienced, in a relaxed environment.
Fuelmyfire
I think my best was a 16.2 but that's on the controller...
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That's about the time I was thinking most would get. I just want to be a bit closer to it and be competitive :lol:
 
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:D the 500pp format I use isn't for everyone. It's aimed at racing for fun and the inexperienced. And those that are more experienced teaching the less experienced, in a relaxed environment.

That's about the time I was thinking most would get. I just want to be a bit closer to it and be competitive :lol:
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School of Racing :)
 
OK racers, the Academy ends tonight, and its only 2 weeks until event #1 of Sunday Cup Reloaded. So its time to get the Lotus's out again. Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be short race practice at Rome, in the RM'd 96 Elise. Full specs are in the graphic. After we have run the first practice, I will be able to work out the amount of laps for each race of the evening. So thats it guys, buckle up and get ready for some more Sunday Cup action.

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Short race practice, Friday 2nd August. 8.00pm BST. 👍👍👍


Sunday Cup Reloaded rules.

Race 1. Short sprint race using sport soft tyre.

Race 2. Longer race using reverse grid from race 1. Sport soft and sport medium tyre. Mandatory pit stop, and the sport medium tyre must be used for 25% race distance minimum. You may start the race on the tyre of your choice.

Number of laps will be confirmed after practice session next weekend.
 
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Fuelmyfire
Looks like I have to miss Race 2, I'm now working that night :<
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OK, Fuel, thanks for letting me know. Im looking forward to the first practice runs in the Elise 96 this weekend. I had a few laps last night, and the car feels great at Rome. Early lap time of 1:15.771. This track will be a real test with a busy grid.

Also, dont forget podium pictures guys. This time, as we will be using 2 cars throughout SCR, just a picture of the driver is required. Just go into any location in photo mode, and move the driver away from the car, and take your pic of your favorite pose. I will crop the picture's once they have been posted. Below is Capt_D's.

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CTR Driver
I thought feet were required? Otherwise "they would be a bit short on the podium"
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Yeah, I had a rethink, and its up to individuals to decide how they would like to see their drivers on the podium. So any pic will do. I will edit the pics with drivers names, and country flags, which makes the podium pics a bit easier to do on race nights. They will look something like this when I have everyones pics. Thats why I need them as soon as possible, so I can make the images.

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And here is GTPMcbrides, AKA Cage-rage_1. He has gone for the BW effect.


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You can always send your podium pics to me via PSN if its easier than uploading them onto here.👍👍👍
 
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