FORZA 3 - Time Trial
Discussion
Well it has to be said, the Aston is a b*tch of a car to drive. I've been having a good go with no aids except clutch. I've been using 3rd as practically the lowest usable gear. 1:50.9 my best like this and with the current level of consistency, I'm going to have 1 more go but with TC on before I put my head on the pillow.
Well now it's 1:47.966 with TC and clutch aids on. Totally tranforms the car.
Reminds me of Clarkson's comment on the Alfa 147GTA, and it's tyre shredding 250bhp through the front gyres. On the traction control he said "never before has a piece of electronics been so overworked since the introduction of pocket calculators to GCSE maths" (or something like that...)
Reminds me of Clarkson's comment on the Alfa 147GTA, and it's tyre shredding 250bhp through the front gyres. On the traction control he said "never before has a piece of electronics been so overworked since the introduction of pocket calculators to GCSE maths" (or something like that...)
We're having heavy rainfall here and certain bit of the house keep shorting out and tripping the breaker in the fuse box! So I might not be able to better my time today if I need to.
Regarding the braking line thingy - I admit to having it on as habit as there are so many new tracks to learn. Once I get comfy with a track, even though it is on, I don't pay it much heed. It normally says 'brake' (go's red) too early for me and often the lines arern't that great anyway.
Regarding the braking line thingy - I admit to having it on as habit as there are so many new tracks to learn. Once I get comfy with a track, even though it is on, I don't pay it much heed. It normally says 'brake' (go's red) too early for me and often the lines arern't that great anyway.
I was totaly useless with this car. The only aids i use nopw is ABS, but im practasing without it. I have also started using manual with auto clutch.
I just couldnt get anywhere near a respectable time, 1:49 / 1:48, switched TC on and WOW, what a difference, takes all the fun out of it but it made a world of difference to my times. Still no where near as good as the front runners usualy are but i was chuffed.
I just couldnt get anywhere near a respectable time, 1:49 / 1:48, switched TC on and WOW, what a difference, takes all the fun out of it but it made a world of difference to my times. Still no where near as good as the front runners usualy are but i was chuffed.
franv8 said:
I have to confess Asterix - your last post looks a bit 'the dog ate my homework...' !!
Perhaps it does but we're currently sat at home with all the plug sockets off as it has tripped again. Still have ceiling lights but they may go too.Dubai villas are not good in the rain and we've had torrential downpours today.
Looks like an evening of reading. No telly and lots of ruined stuff in the freezer
Asterix said:
Dubai villas are not good in the rain and we've had torrential downpours today.
Mwahahaha!! 
I was in Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi a year or so ago when there was a light rain shower. They needed about 5000 buckets to catch all the water from all the leaks. I see a market for indoor umbrellas
militantmandy said:
Spragnut said:
Just managed a 1:41:855 after about 70-80 laps, pretty much exhuasted my talent on this one..
Whats the chances of a last day-mid afternoon update so we can see what were up against?
Jim
Jaysus! I did about 9! You guys are committed!Whats the chances of a last day-mid afternoon update so we can see what were up against?
Jim
Edited by Spragnut on Sunday 13th December 16:57
Spragnut said:
Just managed a 1:41:855 after about 70-80 laps, pretty much exhuasted my talent on this one..
Whats the chances of a last day-mid afternoon update so we can see what were up against?
Jim
No chance of a full update - far too much work needed to update the boardsWhats the chances of a last day-mid afternoon update so we can see what were up against?
Jim
You're 4th with times of 41.842, 41.794 and 40.999 ahead of you.
I've done 15 laps and still runing a 46!! I am officially crap at this one...
RacingPete said:
This is so frustrating... did six 1:42.07 in a row with messing up different parts round the track.
Though....
just done a 1:41.563
... and that is me done (no more ability left, so well done Asterix... I swear your copy in Dubai is running a different timer
)
Bugger!Though....
just done a 1:41.563... and that is me done (no more ability left, so well done Asterix... I swear your copy in Dubai is running a different timer
)I wanted to go to bed!!! Now I'm going to have to have a last minute go at your time!
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