Wiltshire Tony
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« on: October 31, 2010, 02:36:30 PM +0000 » |
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All members welcome. Grid/server capacity: 25 Practice: ~19:10 (60 mins) Race 1 Qualifying: 20:10 (20 mins) Race 1: 20:30 14 laps, then following shortly afterwards with reverse grid Race 2: 14 laps Track: Valencia Nacional Cars allowed: Renault Clio Download this Time of Day Setting: 14:00 Weather: DRY Start: STANDING Tyre wear: Normal Fuel consumption: Normal Server: www.simracing.org.ukPassword: see aboveNotes: (1) It's best if all drivers can make sure they are connected before the Qualifying session as drivers on track during qualifying will not see cars that join after they are on track until they go back to the garage. (2) Please make sure you are fully aware of the SimRacing.org.uk Rules. (3) Driver lists can be found on the championship standings pageSpecial Notes: The grid procedure for Race 07 events is slightly different from GTL/GTR2. Upon joining the grid, you won't be able to rev your engine until all drivers are present on the grid. Do not attempt to esc back to garage or you will be DQ'd.
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Truetom
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2010, 11:45:40 AM +0000 » |
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Hm, hm, I can see Season 4 is already set out with Clio and Cats again. So, when do we get to race some real cars? And how the do you set up a front powered car - any setups made?
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Wiltshire Tony
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2010, 12:50:00 PM +0000 » |
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I found the default setup pretty much good to go with the Clio, it just takes some time to adjust to front wheel steer/brake. I find slower in/faster out is the way to go, but that just might be me. When I recently did 10 or so laps around Brands Indy the only thing I adjusted was the Front toe-in. Actualy there isn't that much you can change.
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goldtop
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2010, 02:07:01 PM +0000 » |
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Pretty much what Tony said.
I've done a lot of testing in these, but haven't really focussed much on setup as the defaults get me round ok. Things to tweak would be tyre choice (used slicks on one or both axles), diff preload, toe in and tyre temps. The fwd takes some getting used to, but I found that keeping it smooth and keeping traction is the key to finding time. I realised very early on that there's a point where pushing harder just made me slower.
As for the racing, I believe these Clios will provide even closer action than the cats.
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2010, 03:40:40 PM +0000 » |
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Clios are more fun to drive than Caterhams, Goldtop os right, I have done a couple of races at RaceDepartment with Clios and both were stunning. I'm with Truetom, some WTCC or GT (the slower ones) races were welcome.
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« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2010, 10:57:04 PM +0000 » |
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Practice server is now up with no password and with 5 AI drivers. Server name is " www.simracing.org.uk" This is a pre season test race, so please report any problems here. I'll upload my setup in the online files for those who fancy trying it.
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« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2010, 07:52:39 PM +0000 » |
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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2010, 11:06:15 AM +0000 » |
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Filefront mirror of the mod is down.
In FWD cars it's often an idea to have a positive toe number, to lessen the understeer at corner exit when on the throttle. I've been racing in the Honda WTCC car at s.nl, so I hope I can put some setup things from that into this.
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« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2010, 12:31:33 PM +0000 » |
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Thanks Jeffrey, hadn't thought of that one. Maybe an idea for us to share some of our setups in the online facility so we can all try them and see which ones suit us.
I'll try to get some more online pracci later tonight after the GTL race (not sure if I can make that one atm).
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« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2010, 12:47:37 PM +0000 » |
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I'll try to get some more online pracci later tonight after the GTL race
I'll start the server right after the race tonight
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« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2010, 12:51:58 PM +0000 » |
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I only recently noticed how few things can be changed in the Clio's setup. Therefore there will not be that much to seperate the drivers? So corner entry/exit will be crucial IMO. There are a couple of corners at this circuit that still fox me and I end up either braking way to early or go across the kitty litter.
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« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2010, 08:25:36 PM +0000 » |
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I dont know whether to bother downloading this or not. FWD renault bean cans arent quite my thing plus as usual wedsnesdays is a tough day for me to be present for racing. Might just pass on this and see what the verdict is after your race.
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« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2010, 09:50:29 PM +0000 » |
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I dont know whether to bother downloading this or not. FWD renault bean cans arent quite my thing plus as usual wedsnesdays is a tough day for me to be present for racing. Might just pass on this and see what the verdict is after your race. That was my level of excitement for an FWD car, but as Jeff points out on that other thread, these "FWD" drive more like RWD... They seem good fun in the little driving I've done & should prove good for racing. (but what do I know ) If you're free this Wed, give them a try, if not....
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« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2010, 10:26:13 PM +0000 » |
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Err..this Clio mod is only 15.5mb ? is that right? hmm, one might question the level of detail involved ! gonna try it but be amazed if i like it.
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Ade
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« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2010, 10:54:02 PM +0000 » |
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Having problems getting on the server all i get is "host may be running an updated or modified game" Any ideas, cheers Ade
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