GT2014 – Race 3 – Silverstone

[norbs]

I vote next multiclass series there's no swapping car types between rounds...

Damnation to those swapping to the M3 GT2 for this race.

I think flexibility is a good thing. Means more people are happier to race, which means more people involved.

And, as an admin, you could have called for no swaps.

Besides, if there was no flexibility, you wouldn't have had the chance to finish behind me last race.

[pixelboy]

I agree, I think the options have made it interesting!

[Davo]

I think the M3 definitely dominates at pretty much every track..according to RSR. I was going to try the Ferrari at Imola but no one else went it so decided to try the Mclaren and it was more fun to drive around there than the M3. The Z4 for me is just meh... The M3 was great at Monza and is sweet at Silverstone too. Still need to refine the setup and driving to get a sub 2min lap.

[dvestate]

Was the server up last night? If so I am having issues finding it.... I try playing with the button options and searching for aacl but not bringing anything up


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[richo]

OT has anyone got the Fanatec Porsche 911GT 2 wheel and the elite pedals?

[pixelboy]

I'd like one if you have some spare? :-P

[Righteous]

Is Richo giving away free gear?

I'll have some too.

[pixelboy]

Is Richo giving away free gear?

I'll have some too.

Hey,

I got in first! Push off free loader!

[dvestate]

Sign me up if you have free gear for everyone

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[richo]

Poorly worded via the phone , Has anyone got these and are they good ? Better.

[plastik8]

Anyone up for some practice laps? I'm on for next 1 hour or so (until about noon ADE time)

[Duke]

In case you don't see the email reminder, entries close tonight at 12midnight EST for round 3 of the GT Winter series. http://www.aacl.net.au/gt2014-race-3-silverstone/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Shaun]

Anyone got any setups. For z4 or m3. I'm still undecided but i will do some laps tonight

[nutty]

Sorry Shaun, mine isnt worth sharing.. its a pos to drive currently

anyway, I set a few laps tonight, first time was a 2.06 which is picked up via steam, i beat it and when i update it doesnt work
Shouldnt matter as there is only one division but its annoying

[Duke]

nutty, you must of cut the track a little... It was happening to me even though the in-game penalty wasn't triggering.
Also I think I even had to exit & then go back into HL mode for any further laps to be detected correctly, I could never prove if it was a bug though...

Shaun, I have HL sets for both here: http://www.arseforums.com/phpBB/viewtop ... 79#p382379" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Adjust to your liking, I use a load cell brake mod so you may find the brake balance is no good for your style.

[plastik8]

Shaun, I have HL sets for both here: http://www.arseforums.com/phpBB/viewtop ... 79#p382379" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Adjust to your liking, I use a load cell brake mod so you may find the brake balance is no good for your style.

Flinty, I used your set posted on previous page for my HL, worked wonders. Just wondering how would your load cell brake mod affect (or have an effect on) the brake balance setting in game? It didn't feel too bad for my stock pedal, but would you recommend moving brake balance forward or back? And, IIRC, the brake bias just has a setting of 0-100% (think it is capped around 40-80 or so), and I can't work out if higher value = more rear bias or front bias?


I'll be practising on the server for net hour or so, whilst the missus is watching X-Factor (time now is 7:30pm ADE)

[Duke]

With the load-cell I have to set the in-game progressive brake setting to 0.00 (linear) where it is around 1.80 iirc to cater for the typical spring brake pedals on the market.
I don't totally know why but with that linear setting I then have to then push the brake balance more forward than what is set as default on all cars, otherwise it locks the rear wheels to much on corner entry & we all know how good that is for handling.
The brake bias setting is in % of front brake bias, so the higher the number means more brake effort is placed on the front discs.
You can adjust the bias in game but I can't remember the default key mappings as I have them mapped to buttons, just look them up then tinker until you're happy.

[amwarrior93]

Anyone got any setups. For z4 or m3. I'm still undecided but i will do some laps tonight

Hey shaun. I don't know how to upload my actual set up so I will just tell you. With this track, and generally all the tracks, i tend to take out aero down to about 3-4 depending on the track; here I am on 4. That will make it very twitchy so add some rear toe; 2-3 extra is usually enough. This may cause the car to understeer slightly so take out 1 toe from the front and that works pretty sweet for me

[Shaun]

Cheers guys. I tried your set on the m3 flinty but hated the car. Have to try the z4. Don't like this track at all lol

[nutty]

nutty, you must of cut the track a little... It was happening to me even though the in-game penalty wasn't triggering.
Also I think I even had to exit & then go back into HL mode for any further laps to be detected correctly, I could never prove if it was a bug though...

Shaun, I have HL sets for both here: http://www.arseforums.com/phpBB/viewtop ... 79#p382379" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Adjust to your liking, I use a load cell brake mod so you may find the brake balance is no good for your style.

Must have been that.. went in and went again.. got it

[plastik8]

With the load-cell I have to set the in-game progressive brake setting to 0.00 (linear) where it is around 1.80 iirc to cater for the typical spring brake pedals on the market.
I don't totally know why but with that linear setting I then have to then push the brake balance more forward than what is set as default on all cars, otherwise it locks the rear wheels to much on corner entry & we all know how good that is for handling.
The brake bias setting is in % of front brake bias, so the higher the number means more brake effort is placed on the front discs.
You can adjust the bias in game but I can't remember the default key mappings as I have them mapped to buttons, just look them up then tinker until you're happy.

That makes sense, thanks Flinty

Do you have any (setup) tips for the M3 GT2 in the low speed corners? When exiting the corner, if the back end is starting to step out, I am having a lot of trouble to do anything to stop it from swinging me around 180 degrees... cutting throttle, easing off throttle, counter steering... nothing helps. The low speed corners are my least favourite! Is this a diff. setting perhaps? (I'm a setup newb).

[Duke]

Do you have any (setup) tips for the M3 GT2 in the low speed corners? When exiting the corner, if the back end is starting to step out, I am having a lot of trouble to do anything to stop it from swinging me around 180 degrees... cutting throttle, easing off throttle, counter steering... nothing helps. The low speed corners are my least favourite! Is this a diff. setting perhaps? (I'm a setup newb).

My setup knowledge is a bit limited still but it is slowly coming back to me...
To help try taking a notch out the rear anti-roll bar, make it 3 instead of 4.
Also try amwarrior's tip above about rear toe.
You may also be able to tune the diff to help but I have no idea what, how or which setting will help. Sorry.
Remember only do one change at a time & always small adjustments each time then give yourself a few laps to get used to the change before deciding if it's worth keeping.

Another tip is don't change the setup yet but try to take take a wide & delayed entry into the tight corners to get a straighter line on exit to avoid loading the car laterally while trying to accelerate. Sacrifice your entry speed & resist the ultra quick entry line for the sake of a good exit that will return the loss & give you more at the end of that next straight.

[Bails MacKenzie]

Try cutting some laps with the tyre temp meter going, the way silverstone runs the left-hand tyres get much hotter than the right, I was running 110 degrees on the left side and 87 degrees on the right during some laps, so it helps to balance the tyre pressures to suit.

[Davo]

My time didn't register either.. even though it registered as a valid hotlap in-game.

Here's my setup for a sub 2min lap on supersofts, good for about 1 lap LOL

I'll be online on the practice server later tonight at about 7.30pm.

[plastik8]

Do you have any (setup) tips for the M3 GT2 in the low speed corners? When exiting the corner, if the back end is starting to step out, I am having a lot of trouble to do anything to stop it from swinging me around 180 degrees... cutting throttle, easing off throttle, counter steering... nothing helps. The low speed corners are my least favourite! Is this a diff. setting perhaps? (I'm a setup newb).

My setup knowledge is a bit limited still but it is slowly coming back to me...
To help try taking a notch out the rear anti-roll bar, make it 3 instead of 4.
Also try amwarrior's tip above about rear toe.
You may also be able to tune the diff to help but I have no idea what, how or which setting will help. Sorry.
Remember only do one change at a time & always small adjustments each time then give yourself a few laps to get used to the change before deciding if it's worth keeping.

Another tip is don't change the setup yet but try to take take a wide & delayed entry into the tight corners to get a straighter line on exit to avoid loading the car laterally while trying to accelerate. Sacrifice your entry speed & resist the ultra quick entry line for the sake of a good exit that will return the loss & give you more at the end of that next straight.

Cheers Flinty!

For anyone that's keen, I'll be on the server for the next hour or so getting some practice in. Would be good to have someone to practice with