Weekly Challenge Discussion Thread

[evldave333]

Delighted with another honda race car jaunt, such a fun drive.

 

[RCKakashi14]

In an alternate reality, "Tsunoda" conquered Suzuka.

I could have really hit 44s if it weren't for the traffic and sudden downpour on Lap 9.

Strategy:

• Fuel Map 1, limit at 8,000 rpm.
• Medium Tires
• Pit at Lap 7, replace a fresh set of Mediums.

- Sudden downpour at Lap 9, pit in and swap in Inters, no refuel.

 

[jrbabbitt]

I made it myself, I'm surprised you like it.

Will share it later after work

Thank you

In an alternate reality, "Tsunoda" conquered Suzuka.

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I could have really hit 44s if it weren't for the traffic and sudden downpour on Lap 9.

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Strategy:

• Fuel Map 1, limit at 8,000 rpm.
• Medium Tires
• Pit at Lap 7, replace a fresh set of Mediums.

- Sudden downpour at Lap 9, pit in and swap in Inters, no refuel.

Love livery, where can I find?

 

[JDMKING13]

Fellas, I play in Normal difficulty mode. No problem with the first 4 races, but once again I can't win the WTC 900 without cheating by using the SF19 (same as the Gr1 weekly race at Suzuka 2 weeks ago, and by the way if anyone understands why this type of car is allowed, let me know the logic).

I tried the Porsche 902 and the Peugeot 908. For comparison, in the below table I also put @Fuzzi0n 's GT500 RC F which he can win with in hard difficulty and yet it's a considerably less powerful car (much lower power/weight ratio etc). So basically it seems there's nothing wrong with the cars I'm driving and perhaps I should have a harder look at the driver 😁.

I use the RS tires because... more grip I guess ? but of course they wear faster. Also it seems with these cars I can't void avoid having to refuel.

What else can I do ? ... There's something called TCS which I haven't explored, I just leave it alone.

My strategy for these races is to split in 2: if it has 10 laps, I stop at lap 5, refuel and change tires. Too simple ?...


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I used the 908 Fuel map 4, RM tires with a no stop it will be an easy win for you.

 

[snowman_pr]

If this is to be the last of this format, then what a blast it was!!


1) Japanese FF Challenge 450 - Honda Civic SiR-II ‘93; 499PP on Sport Hard tires and B18C swapped: Monica approaches, stands at my door and tell me “Feel that? This is yours, even if you loose. But if you win, you know the rest of the quote”. So I was very motivated, got my Usher CD from the visor CD holder and powered up the Kenwoods eXcelons, let’s go: I was up in the club with my homies / Tryna get a lil' V-I / Keep it down on the low-key (Low-key) Poor kid on the Integra never stood a chance, pay up Hector!! YEEESSS, MONICAAAAA!!!

2) American Clubman Cup 700 - Roadster Shop Rampage; 698PP on Sports Soft tires: Absolute beast who refuses to listen to your inputs if you remove its wing!! Very challenging but man so freakin’ rewarding when you steer by throttle and hold the steering wheel firm!! Torque monster even down powered, brutal yet with high limits, if you dare!! Got the lead after the corkscrew at the final lap and another one down. Also looks sinister in black. More please!!

3) World Rally Challenge Gr.B - Subaru WRX Gr.B Rally Car; 652PP on Dirt tires: The Subbie got happy on his environment, almost stock save for brakes and weight reduction; drove beautifully and even got to work in tandem with the rest of the pack!

4) Special Event - Honda RA272 ‘65; 699PP on Racing Soft tires: The second best race, definitely this car was made for this track or viceversa! Sublime flow, flawlessly smooth during the bus stop, no sudden changes in behavior nor sudden loss of traction (even with no TC) and surprisingly tight racing! This should be permanently added with chilly peppers added!

5) WTC 900 - Audi RS5 Turbo DTM ‘19; 889PP on Racing Medium tires: Now this is the main event! First: no rain at all! Second, this was full focused racing, got pitted at the apex of the u turn on lap 2 but recovered quickly. Went FM3 until lap 6 when I pitted for fuel and new RS tires with a 13 second gap behind the leader that increased to 40 seconds afterwards. Started lap 7 full attack mode and got Inostroza on my sights and got the lead by lap 9. Won by just 5 seconds with No. Front. Tires. At all! Best one by a wide margin!!

 

[Fuzzi0n]

Ok but both options are cheating right ?... I want to win fair and square like you ! Let me get back on the sim shortly and see my lap time at Suzuka as a starting point with the Peugeot. We'll take it from there.

Not stopping isn't cheating but there's only certain races where it'll work because you need to keep pace with the AI. With the rain it's just how well you deal with it, sometimes you get lucky and the AI is dumb, other times they'll be in a better position than you to pit for tyres. I think if you stick with the 908 and run RM/RM or RS/RS if you can make them last along with turning the downforce up a lot you should be able to do it. Other option is practice a bit more with the Gr.2 cars, the '16 GT500 cars aren't much slower than top end Gr.1 at some tracks, the Audi is also a really good option because it has DRS, you just have to learn to trust the crazy corner speeds they can manage.

 

[MadMax]

Last week's stock car challenges:

Abarth 595 / CH tyres
Ferrari 812 Superfast / SM tyres 2nd
McLaren F1 GTR Race Car '97 / RM tyres 2nd
RX500 / CM tyres 3rd

And the impossible one make
Avantime / SH tyres 3rd

Spoiler

This week's stock cars used:

Demio XD Touring / CM tyres 3rd
Camaro SS '16 / SH tyres 3rd
Delta HF Integrale Rally Car / D 1st (way too easy)
RA272 one-make / RH 3rd
GT-R NISMO GT500 '16 / RM 2nd (no stop, fuel map 4 + tyre saving)

Spoiler

 

[tonidavid5]

If this is to be the last of this format, then what a blast it was!!


1) Japanese FF Challenge 450 - Honda Civic SiR-II ‘93; 499PP on Sport Hard tires and B18C swapped: Monica approaches, stands at my door and tell me “Feel that? This is yours, even if you loose. But if you win, you know the rest of the quote”. So I was very motivated, got my Usher CD from the visor CD holder and powered up the Kenwoods eXcelons, let’s go: I was up in the club with my homies / Tryna get a lil' V-I / Keep it down on the low-key (Low-key) Poor kid on the Integra never stood a chance, pay up Hector!! YEEESSS, MONICAAAAA!!!

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2) American Clubman Cup 700 - Roadster Shop Rampage; 698PP on Sports Soft tires: Absolute beast who refuses to listen to your inputs if you remove its wing!! Very challenging but man so freakin’ rewarding when you steer by throttle and hold the steering wheel firm!! Torque monster even down powered, brutal yet with high limits, if you dare!! Got the lead after the corkscrew at the final lap and another one down. Also looks sinister in black. More please!!

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3) World Rally Challenge Gr.B - Subaru WRX Gr.B Rally Car; 652PP on Dirt tires: The Subbie got happy on his environment, almost stock save for brakes and weight reduction; drove beautifully and even got to work in tandem with the rest of the pack!

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4) Special Event - Honda RA272 ‘65; 699PP on Racing Soft tires: The second best race, definitely this car was made for this track or viceversa! Sublime flow, flawlessly smooth during the bus stop, no sudden changes in behavior nor sudden loss of traction (even with no TC) and surprisingly tight racing! This should be permanently added with chilly peppers added!

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5) WTC 900 - Audi RS5 Turbo DTM ‘19; 889PP on Racing Medium tires: Now this is the main event! First: no rain at all! Second, this was full focused racing, got pitted at the apex of the u turn on lap 2 but recovered quickly. Went FM3 until lap 6 when I pitted for fuel and new RS tires with a 13 second gap behind the leader that increased to 40 seconds afterwards. Started lap 7 full attack mode and got Inostroza on my sights and got the lead by lap 9. Won by just 5 seconds with No. Front. Tires. At all! Best one by a wide margin!!

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Awesome account of the events and great pics (and soundtrack 😄). Love the paint job of the Subaru and the RA272!

Really looking forward to doing the races myself. Need to hijack the family TV first, though. Must brive wifey!

 

[A1an]

What I used.

 

[Wilsonson]

All wins. WTC 900 took two attempts because I visited the gravel too often and also forgot to take fuel on my first pit stop.

The money was enough to get this beauty from the legendary cars dealer as a reward.

 

[Sir Crashalot]

Ok but both options are cheating right ?... I want to win fair and square like you ! Let me get back on the sim shortly and see my lap time at Suzuka as a starting point with the Peugeot. We'll take it from there.

I'm a bit confused right now, 'cause I don't see any cheating here. If the car has low tire wear and good fuel economy why would you pit if there's no need?
And if AI f's up the strategy it's not the players fault. So no cheating.

I also do non-stop races whenever I see the chance, never felt wrong to me.