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Parsnip

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3,260 posts

217 months

Sunday 6th November 2011
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Anyone interested in giving this a bash?

Plenty of track options and scope for interesting racing.

Would initially say work within what the game offers for P1,P2,GT1 and GT2, but could open it up to a bit of tuning within reason (say get a Lambo into Gt1, or a LMPC up to P2) - Stock parts (tuning allowed though)

Say 2 hour races (maybe go longer for Le Mans/Sebring/Petit if people are interested)?

As a rough gauge for interest, you know the drill - names/classes/cars on the dotted line...

P1

P2

GT1

GT2
Parsnip - #71 BMW Art Car (possibly the Spyker if it can be performance balanced)






Jamesd49

2,916 posts

235 months

Sunday 6th November 2011
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I would be interested, when are you going to run it?

Parsnip

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3,260 posts

217 months

Sunday 6th November 2011
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Haven't got that far to be honest - was thinking along the lines of a series, but maybe a one off depending on numbers - kind of dependant on a full grid for the classes to work properly.

Would propose:
Catalunya
Sebring
Silverstone
Le Sarthe
Road Atlanta


I think Tuesdays, Mondays and Sundays are take with other races - Wednesday evening or Saturday afternoon (nothing clears the hangover like a howling aston V12 wink)



(just realised how many times I use the word "interest" in the first post, gah!)



Jamesd49

2,916 posts

235 months

Sunday 6th November 2011
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Very intrested as my favoruite cars are LMP cars but I work most evernings and my shifts change everyweek, so some weeks I work 7nights a week or some I work 5nights.

calgonUK

240 posts

194 months

Monday 7th November 2011
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ill be up for this anytime love enduro races

Alex@POD

6,454 posts

244 months

Monday 7th November 2011
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I like the idea, but it would depend on when it is for me really...

technoluddite

143 posts

246 months

Monday 7th November 2011
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Depending when it's being run, I'd be up for this.

y2blade

56,318 posts

244 months

Monday 7th November 2011
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Alex@POD said:
I like the idea, but it would depend on when it is for me really...
Same here. yes

I'm interested cool

PulsatingStar

1,719 posts

277 months

Monday 7th November 2011
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Same as the others, depends when it is. Little chance id do a Sat afternoon but evenings probably ok. Ill pick the Muscle Milk Aston...

Parsnip

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3,260 posts

217 months

Monday 7th November 2011
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Right, how about next Wednesday (16th), in the lobby for 8.30ish, try to be going by 9?

Annoyingly, I have no idea if I'll be able to make it or not, may be stuck on an oil rig pretending to work.

Unless we can get numbers earlier and could give it a bash this Wednesday - 8 people would probably work, could just do GT2s and P1s? I'll almost certainly be on Wednesday evening anyway.

Jamesd49

2,916 posts

235 months

Monday 7th November 2011
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Parsnip said:
Right, how about next Wednesday (16th), in the lobby for 8.30ish, try to be going by 9?

Annoyingly, I have no idea if I'll be able to make it or not, may be stuck on an oil rig pretending to work.

Unless we can get numbers earlier and could give it a bash this Wednesday - 8 people would probably work, could just do GT2s and P1s? I'll almost certainly be on Wednesday evening anyway.
I am off sick from work this week so I could will be on this Wednesday

Jamesd49

2,916 posts

235 months

Monday 7th November 2011
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Is anybody on tonight who wants a practice.

y2blade

56,318 posts

244 months

Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Parsnip said:
Right, how about next Wednesday (16th), in the lobby for 8.30ish, try to be going by 9?

Annoyingly, I have no idea if I'll be able to make it or not, may be stuck on an oil rig pretending to work.

Unless we can get numbers earlier and could give it a bash this Wednesday - 8 people would probably work, could just do GT2s and P1s? I'll almost certainly be on Wednesday evening anyway.
just saw you mention this on the other thread...I'd be up for it tomorrow evening for a hour.

I'll be in a GT2 car

Parsnip

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3,260 posts

217 months

Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Right, gonna give this a go, Tomorrow night, 8.30 in the lobby.

Stick you GT down for an invite - will also probably fire one round the PHSM club before we start.

y2blade

56,318 posts

244 months

Tuesday 8th November 2011
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I'll be in a stock one of these.

DazBock

826 posts

221 months

Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Parsnip said:
Right, gonna give this a go, Tomorrow night, 8.30 in the lobby.

Stick you GT down for an invite - will also probably fire one round the PHSM club before we start.
Count me in for R3 class please Gamer Tag is Daz Bock. Not sure on my weapon of choice yet.

Few questions though?

How long is the race?
Which Track?
Will we start promptly at 8.30?

Thanks

Daz

Parsnip

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3,260 posts

217 months

Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Will be in the same smile - think I'm gonna tune up a P1 as well, incase everyone is in GT2 - hilarious seat of the pant overtaking is the order of the day

Initially going to say everything stock as the game gives it to you, tuning allowed, upgrades not.

May lead to a few imbalances (think the Lola Aston is a lower PI than the Pug for example) but the race cars are a lot more about set up and driver skill than picking the right car and upgrades and the cars are all pretty close anyway.

Edit:
Track: Catalunya GP
Time: 8.30ish lobby, try to be rolling by 9pm
Length: 1 Hour
Damage on, along with tyres and fuel - can't see anyone having to pit for tyres and fuel though.
Restrictions: Stock Prototype 1 and stock GT2 body styles tuning allowed, upgrades are not.

Standard rules apply - no being a bell end, try to announce passes etc.

GT2s do not need to let prototypes past - don't get in the way, but stay on line - the prototypes handle well enough to go round the outside or wait and get past on a straight - keep it gentlemanly and remember, GTs have bumpers, prototypes do not wink



Edited by Parsnip on Tuesday 8th November 12:11

Dr G

15,951 posts

271 months

Tuesday 8th November 2011
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By GT2 are we being strict by current entries in the GT2 category or will anything GTish and R3 do?

Parsnip

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3,260 posts

217 months

Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Dr G said:
By GT2 are we being strict by current entries in the GT2 category or will anything GTish and R3 do?
Would be tempted to say limit is to what the game calls a GT2.

It is a shame that there is no AMV8, Porsche, Spyker or Lotus GT2 available, so if you are able to build one with ~450hp, full aero, slick tyres and it happens to come out around 750pi, then go for it - I tried with the Spyker and had to put far too much power under the bonnet to get it to a high enough level - it isn't really a GT2 if it has 600+HP. If it can be done, close racing is all that really matters - may give it another bash tonight and report back smile



Dr G

15,951 posts

271 months

Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Thinking R8 which the FIA classify as GT3 but presumably Forza counts them as GT2?