Vintage Trans Am racing series

[Big Fat Fatty]

Right, I know the Muscle cars in Forza don't get much love, I also realise this is probably a bad time to try and set anything up with everything else going on, so this is just to try and gauge interest in something slightly different.

I would like to set up a series based on the Original Trans Am races of the '60s and '70s, we would use any of the Muscle cars from that era and race on the American circuits (of which there are plenty) I have no idea of the rules or restrictions yet or when it will be, also, I won't be looking to start it until at least the Hot Hatch champ has finished.

Eligible cars:
'70 Mercury Cougar
'71 AMC Javelin
'70 Dodge Challenger
'68 Plymouth Barracuda
'71 Plymouth Cuda Hemi
'69 Chevy Camaro Z28/SS
'70 Chevy Camaro
'67 Chevy Chevelle
'68 Pontiac Firebird
'69 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
'73 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
'65 Pontiac GTO
'65 Ford Mustang notch back
'70 Ford Mustang Boss
'69 Dodge Dart
'68 Shelby GT500
'64 Ford Fairlane

Sub 2.5ltr cars, same rules apply:
'73 BMW 2002 turbo
'70 Datsun 510
'73 Ford Pinto
'65 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint

Regulations, All cars must have the following:
Stock tyres but width allowed
Sport gearboxes
Maximum 16" wheels
Front aero only
No engine or drivetrain swaps, upgrades allowed
B500 max PI

Tracks: (in no particular order)
Road Atlanta
Road America
Sebring
Laguna Seca
Maple Valley
Indianapolis
Sedona Raceway (club circuit)
Infineon Raceway

Username	Gamertag	Car	Points
davepoth	dpoth	'70 Dodge Challenger	10
Big Fat Fatty	rockin fatty	'70 Ford Mustang Boss	7
Cledus Snow	Jack Chevelle	'70 Chevy Camaro	5
y2blade	y2blade	'70 Ford Mustang Boss	0
Isee	IseeDP	'71 Plymouth Cuda	0
InertialTooth45	InertialTooth45	'71 Plymouth Cuda	0
Petrolhead95	LmaoYouGotOwned	tba	0
93jay	B3TT4 TH4N U	tba	0
melvster	adam m3lv1lle	tba	0
unluckytimmeh	unluckytimmeh	'68 Shelby GT500	0
Jamesd49	Jamesd49	tba	0
John S4x4	oO John S4x4 Oo	'70 Chevy Camaro	0
gog440	gog440w	tba	0
cv01jw	cv01jw	tba	0
Herminator	HerminatorPete	'71 AMC Javelin	0
Tractorguy	hondafan87	'65 Ford Mustang	0
The_Jackal	TheJackal GN	'73 Pontiac Firebird	0
Chunkychucky	Forzaracing69	'65 Ford Mustang	0
Totlxtc	Totlxtc	'71 AMC Javelin	0
Prelude4ws	widebloke	'73 Pontiac Firebird	0

Edited by Big Fat Fatty on Monday 12th March 09:23

[isee]

I would be up for this
I love muscle cars and i never participated in any FM4 races before because i usually find out about them too late or am unclear on rules, times etc. and never bother to ask.

So, add my GT: ISeeDP pls and keep us posted when and what is required

[Big Fat Fatty]

The real thing

I've added the list of cars to the OP, along with the regs and tracks.

Edited by Big Fat Fatty on Friday 27th January 11:03

[Cledus Snow]

I'd be up for this. B500 sounds about right too.

GT is Jack chevelle.

[Big Fat Fatty]

Anybody else up for this?

[totlxtc]

One word of caution is to ensure that the glitched cars are using race boxes.

[isee]

Big Fat Fatty said:

The real thing

Here's a list of eligible cars for the series, you'll notice not all of them are muscle cars and not all the muscle cars are there, I took these from the photos in the link above. If anyone wants a car that's not in the list just ask.

'70 Mercury Cougar
'71 AMC Javelin
'70 Dodge Challenger
'71 Plymouth Cuda
'69 Chevy Camaro Z28/SS
'70 Chevy Camaro
'68 Pontiac Firebird
'69 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
'73 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
'70 Datsun 510
'73 BMW 2002 Turbo
'65 Ford Mustang notch back
'70 Ford Mustang Boss
'69 Dodge Dart
'68 Shelby GT500
'65 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint
'64 Ford Fairlane

Edited by Big Fat Fatty on Thursday 26th January 10:18

I'd disqualify the '73 BMW 2002 Turbo, or we'll all be driving them

[Big Fat Fatty]

Thanks Dan, any ideas which ones are glitched? I've no idea which cars are capable of what in the game.

I think there should be a few restrictions on upgrades, I would like a maximum wheel size of 16" (to keep the cars looking period) and I could ask for all cars to run race gearboxes and diffs.

isee said:

I'd disqualify the '73 BMW 2002 Turbo, or we'll all be driving them

That's fine I'll take that out

It definitely needs more thought before it goes anywhere though

Edited by Big Fat Fatty on Thursday 26th January 15:52

[totlxtc]

•1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock
•1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
•1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale
•1967 Dodge Coronet W023
•1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt
•1971 AMC Javelin-AMX
•1992 Lancia Delta Integrale EV0
•1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

As you can see alot of those cars appear on this list. It happens mainly when using a stock gearbox and then PI system goes nuts. But it will be obvious who has a glitched tune as it will be running 10-15 seconds faster than everyone else so easy to see.

[Chunkychucky]

Depending on which night it's run i'd love to join, only trouble is I work nights so may not be available

[AndyD360]

Sounds good - 60's champ on FM3 was a good laugh

[davepoth]

Big Fat Fatty said:

That's fine I'll take that out

It definitely needs more thought before it goes anywhere though

Edited by Big Fat Fatty on Thursday 26th January 15:52

I would say Sport Gearbox (so only the final drive ratio can be changed, will solve the glitches but keep everyone on the original number of ratios), standard wheels, and only width upgrades allowed for tyres to keep everything nice and slidey.

[Chunkychucky]

davepoth said:

...and only width upgrades allowed for tyres to keep everything nice and slidey.

that spells fun to me

[isee]

nice! let's do it already!
this weekend?

[Cledus Snow]

[y2blade]

Big Fat Fatty said:

Anybody else up for this?

OH yes I'd be VERY MUCH up for this

[Big Fat Fatty]

Awesome guys, when is everyone free?

I like the upgrade ideas, happy with the tyres, the rest we can leave up to the individual.

Cledus Snow said:

Perfect! I've been having a go at a few paint jobs for the '65 and '70 Mustangs, I've also got a SUNOCO camaro paint for the two Z28s plus a couple more, Dodge Dart and an AMC Javelin. I've been preparing for something like this for a while

[y2blade]

Big Fat Fatty said:

Perfect! I've been having a go at a few paint jobs for the '65 and '70 Mustangs, I've also got a SUNOCO camaro paint for the two Z28s plus a couple more, Dodge Dart and an AMC Javelin. I've been preparing for something like this for a while

I can't do Monday nights but other than that I'm free. once the regs are set please can you update the opening post to make it easier to follow

I have a couple of lovely B-class cars that would be idea.

[y2blade]

Big Fat Fatty said:

Perfect! I've been having a go at a few paint jobs for the '65 and '70 Mustangs, I've also got a SUNOCO camaro paint for the two Z28s plus a couple more, Dodge Dart and an AMC Javelin. I've been preparing for something like this for a while

I can't do Monday nights but other than that I'm free. once the regs are set please can you update the opening post to make it easier to follow

I have a couple of lovely B-class cars that would be idea.

[sidaorb]

Lots of fun to drive.


cam1 by sidaorb, on Flickr