Assetto Corsa - Time Trial

[Asterix]

It was just a spring upgrade.

http://www.gteye.com.au/

It's rather good, if you have a G25/G27.

I like it a lot.

[trashbat]

Asterix said:

Guess which was which...?

We might laugh but I was thinking of buying a Nixim one:



Oh, a "threshold buffer"!

[Asterix]

So unless there's any updates, looks like I pipped it!

If that's the case then I'm going to choose a slightly different format for this one as all the cars seem pretty much the same, time wise, but they all drive differently so there should be one that suits everyone.

GT3 Class at Silverstone, full track.

So you can choose any of the GT3 cars - BMW, Nissan, Mercedes or McLaren.

GT3 Class, Silverstone

PH Name	RSR Name	Car	Time	Sector 1	Sector 2	Sector 3
Asterix	Asterix	BMW Z4 GT3	0:00.000	0:00.000	0:00.000	0:00.000

Edited by Asterix on Monday 20th April 07:57

[enjo]

The Z4 is great fun, not sure on the others yet. I put in a 2:11 as a sighter but can see 10's of seconds left yet.

[Asterix]

Update

GT3 Class, Silverstone

PH Name	RSR Name	Car	Time	Sector 1	Sector 2	Sector 3
Asterix	Asterix	BMW Z4 GT3	2:02.971	0:32.875	0:55.142	0:34.954

Weird one - my first and last sectors are only the odd tenth off the top guys yet I'm a full second off in the middle.

Need to get the right lines.

[RobM77]

Asterix said:

It was just a spring upgrade.

http://www.gteye.com.au/

It's rather good, if you have a G25/G27.

I like it a lot.

Thanks - that's of even more interst to me, because I have a G27 that's otherwise perfect, so wouldn't want to change the whole setup.

I'd really like to have a go at this week's hot lapping, but I'm really busy - we'll see if I get time! I love your idea of picking a class and having a choice of cars.

[enjo]

Can't help but go sideways into the corners... The Z4 seems to be very forgiving (and fun).

[Asterix]

Is interest waning?

Rob, get it, night and day difference for very little outlay.

I've joined up with the Race Department guys. First club race tonight. Most of the field are top ten RSR guys, often holding the World Records! Talk about baptism fire!

[andycambo]

Asterix said:

Is interest waning?

Not for me, just haven't got the time at the moment to put a decent number of laps in.

Might get chance the Sunday.

[trashbat]

Me neither, but to be honest, if I do find the time I'm more inclined to keep chipping away at last week's Imola one. Just as I start to improve at something, the challenge changes.

Maybe a variable-length cycle would help, i.e. leave it running for a couple of weeks if there isn't much activity? All you have to avoid is the situation where someone puts in a good time & declares it over.

On a different note, these upgraded springs - do they require more than the carpet grip as a means of keeping the pedals in place? I saw the NIXIM review said that the extra force really requires that they're mounted, which I can't do.

[FourWheelDrift]

Same here, since this is a multi-GT3 car challenge I think it should stay open longer, give everyone the time to try all the GT3 cars.

[SlipStream77]

FourWheelDrift said:

Same here, since this is a multi-GT3 car challenge I think it should stay open longer, give everyone the time to try all the GT3 cars.

+1

[enjo]

Asterix said:

Update

GT3 Class, Silverstone

PH Name	RSR Name	Car	Time	Sector 1	Sector 2	Sector 3
Asterix	Asterix	BMW Z4 GT3	2:02.971	0:32.875	0:55.142	0:34.954

Weird one - my first and last sectors are only the odd tenth off the top guys yet I'm a full second off in the middle.

Need to get the right lines.

Managed a 2:08.014 in the Z4 but must have used a bit too much curb somewhere, AC accepts it but RSR is not showing.
Only 5 seconds to find and I know I lost at least 1 on the final corner with a massive wobble, fishtailing to the line
Happy to run longer as there is clearly lots more for me to learn!

[Asterix]

SlipStream77 said:

FourWheelDrift said:

Same here, since this is a multi-GT3 car challenge I think it should stay open longer, give everyone the time to try all the GT3 cars.

+1

Sounds good to me.

[BrownBottle]

GT3 Class, Silverstone

PH Name	RSR Name	Car	Time	Sector 1	Sector 2	Sector 3
Asterix	Asterix	BMW Z4 GT3	2:02.971	0:32.875	0:55.142	0:34.954
Brownbottle	Brownbottle	McLaren MP4-12C GT3	2:07.077	0:34.576	0:55.968	0:36.533

Great front end on the McLaren

[enjo]

GT3 Class, Silverstone

PH Name	RSR Name	Car	Time	Sector 1	Sector 2	Sector 3
Asterix	Asterix	BMW Z4 GT3	2:02.971	0:32.875	0:55.142	0:34.954
enjo	mr_enjo	BMW Z4 GT3	2:07.074	0:34.088	0:56.613	0:36.373
Brownbottle	Brownbottle	McLaren MP4-12C GT3	2:07.077	0:34.576	0:55.968	0:36.533

Can't get much closer than that!

[RobM77]

I've just had a quick go:

GT3 Class, Silverstone

PH Name	RSR Name	Car	Time	Sector 1	Sector 2	Sector 3
Asterix	Asterix	BMW Z4 GT3	2:02.971	0:32.875	0:55.142	0:34.954
RobM77	robmanser	BMW Z4 GT3	2:06.745	0:33.870	0:56.789	0:36.086
enjo	mr_enjo	BMW Z4 GT3	2:07.074	0:34.088	0:56.613	0:36.373
Brownbottle	Brownbottle	McLaren MP4-12C GT3	2:07.077	0:34.576	0:55.968	0:36.533

I've definitely got about a second to gain on that by getting a good lap in. I'm not sure I can get under 2:03 though!

[Asterix]

The Z4 is all about getting the front end to bite. Once that's done it's actually solid and stable through the rest of the turn and easy to get the power down.

[RobM77]

I've found a bit more time.

GT3 Class, Silverstone

PH Name	RSR Name	Car	Time	Sector 1	Sector 2	Sector 3
Asterix	Asterix	BMW Z4 GT3	2:02.971	0:32.875	0:55.142	0:34.954
RobM77	robmanser	BMW Z4 GT3	2:04.347	0:33.564	0:55.226	0:35.557
enjo	mr_enjo	BMW Z4 GT3	2:07.074	0:34.088	0:56.613	0:36.373
Brownbottle	Brownbottle	McLaren MP4-12C GT3	2:07.077	0:34.576	0:55.968	0:36.533

I really must start the DIY now!

[BrownBottle]

GT3 Class, Silverstone

PH Name	RSR Name	Car	Time	Sector 1	Sector 2	Sector 3
Asterix	Asterix	BMW Z4 GT3	2:02.971	0:32.875	0:55.142	0:34.954
BrownBottle	BrownBottle	McLaren MP4-12C GT3	2:03.586	0:33.437	0:54.661	0:35.488
RobM77	robmanser	BMW Z4 GT3	2:04.347	0:33.564	0:55.226	0:35.557
enjo	mr_enjo	BMW Z4 GT3	2:07.074	0:34.088	0:56.613	0:36.373

Quite an improvement, must admit changing to the soft tyres that are almost 2 secs a lap quicker may have made a slight difference...