Wiltshire Tony
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« on: May 30, 2009, 03:24:01 PM +0100 » |
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All members welcome. Track: Fuji Speedway 1998-2004 download here Note: This is not the same Fuji circuit that was done last Season (Fuji International Speedway 1970). Time of Day Setting: 16:00 Practice: ~19:15 (60 mins) Qualifying: 20:15 (15 mins) Race: 20:30 30 laps (50 mins) Grid/server capacity:28 Cars allowed: GTC-76 Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Capri RS, De Tomaso Pantera Server: UKGTL Classic Cup Password: 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 page(4) This race will be run using the UKGTL Skin Pack 1.8.0.0 which will need to be installed prior to racing; please get it from the downloads page.
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The only UK based GTL community which races every Monday night. We are always looking for new drivers of all ages and abilities. GTL here since 2006.
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Wiltshire Tony
Director, UKGTL
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"I'd rather be Sim-Racing" said Noddy
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2009, 06:23:28 PM +0100 » |
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The pit lane entrance on the inside of the last turn is redundant. The correct pit entrance can be found on the RH Side of the start/finish straight.
Also please use extreme caution when leaving the pits and keep to the RH side of the circuit until after the first turn. Watch for very fast approaching cars.
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The only UK based GTL community which races every Monday night. We are always looking for new drivers of all ages and abilities. GTL here since 2006.
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spanner
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2009, 08:34:03 PM +0100 » |
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This using any of the Corvettes, Capris and Panteras then? Not specifically the slower ones then? just checking.
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Wiltshire Tony
Director, UKGTL
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2009, 11:38:20 PM +0100 » |
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Yep, any.
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The only UK based GTL community which races every Monday night. We are always looking for new drivers of all ages and abilities. GTL here since 2006.
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Madd-RIP
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2009, 09:51:13 PM +0100 » |
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Hmmph work has intervened here also, I won't be able to make this race.
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Legzy
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2009, 11:44:05 PM +0100 » |
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Just managed a 1:42.6 in the Vette after a handful of laps. Ade was well slow with a just a 1:42.9
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pribeiro
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 05:05:36 PM +0100 » |
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The Vette in the right hands (not mine) will win.
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Steve Holmes
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2009, 06:49:48 PM +0100 » |
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The Vette in the right hands (not mine) will win. Jeff ain't racing GTL any more. Practice in the Pantera got down to a 1:39.38 and that wasn't a perfect lap, but its a complete beast to get the power down, especially out of the first corner, I doubt I'll keep it off the dirt over the whole race. What the hell, first race since I unboxed the G25, I'll more than likely mess up pressing the wrong button anyway, so more of a trial run anyway.
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goldtop
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2009, 07:02:42 PM +0100 » |
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I'm at mid 42s in the Pantera. I love Fuji, but I hate that - am I gonna make it to the end of this bend feeling - all the way round the back section
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Steve Holmes
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« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 08:40:15 PM +0100 » |
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I think all the leaders were clear of me when I speared off, sorry about that. I'm not entirely sure but I think I may have kept my left foot on the clutch pedal from the start and just been pressing the clutch to slow down, not the brake. I obviously haven't driven with the G25 enough to make the controls automatic yet. All I know is I headed into the first corner at unabated speed and wiped the engine out. Maybe I should dig the half-broken DFP out of the cupboard and use that instead. Or perhaps just spend more time with the G25 and get used to it. Hope you have a good race.
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2009, 09:02:27 PM +0100 » |
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I'm struggling with a new G25 as well Steve, the brake is very (too IMHO) close to the throttle. Like the wheel, like the new found throttle control I now have I am still not quite at home with the brakes yet, it's not yet natural whether I am pressing it or not. Oily mentioned a rubber driving aid (ooh err) to stick in the brake pedal to give some progressive like I used to have with my half squash ball. Anyroad up, had ponly a few laps practice last night, decided to take the big Vette, huge fun if rather off the pace, was beggining to get the hang of it, fell off somewhere, had some fun battling with Sandor and Alex, was giving Legzy room after his rejoin when I get knocked round from behind, right in to the path of a flying Geoffers, ended up over a bank, was stuggling to get out so left. Most "dissapointing"
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Simon Gymer
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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2009, 09:31:44 PM +0100 » |
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Not a big fan of the GTL 70s cars. They need wierd diff settings to be driveable and even then they don't rank up there with enjoyable cars to drive. Anyway, thought I knew the circuit, but didn't had done no practice (as usual), only managed a couple of laps without spinning in qually so I was still learning the track through the first part of the race too. Managed somewhere in the 1:42s or 43s in qually I think and must have been 15th on the grid. By the first corner I was up to 7th though as my Pantera went flying past loads of slow starters and nasty Fords. Had a few offs along the way during the race, but eventually I worked out where I should be braking and how fast I could take some of the corners, bringing my lap time down by 2 seconds or more. Finished 5th I think, so not a bad outing again.
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pribeiro
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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2009, 09:32:55 PM +0100 » |
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I'm so sad and disappointed for ruinning Geoffers race. Race report tomorrow.
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Alex vV
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« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2009, 09:36:36 PM +0100 » |
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, had some fun battling with Sandor and Alex,
was reasonably on the pace but race proved too long for a driver like me in the Pantera. Was going backwards all race and ended up doing a contest who-can-make-the-most-mistakes-in-one-lap with a green machine... I won but finished anyway. Great track btw, just couldn't keep a cool head..
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Sandor M
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« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2009, 09:37:18 PM +0100 » |
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was giving Legzy room after his rejoin when I get knocked round from behind, right in to the path of a flying Geoffers, ended up over a bank, was stuggling to get out so left. Most "dissapointing"
I'm very sorry I hit you, Matt. I gently hit your bumper and your car ended up in the middle of the road facing the wrong direction...... Geoffers had nowhere to go. Just a standard race for me. First laps are good , after that one or two mistakes and the race is ruined. Had a splendid Q and started from p8 , highest for me. Unfortunately the finishing position is the only one that counts. After the first corner got myself to 6th position and was able to hold that spot for a few laps. Had my first error and ended up in the barrier which ruined the suspension. Car was horrible to drive from that point and had to stay very focussed. Was just too close on Matt and caused him to spin . Waited for him to join again but his car was probably too much a wreck after Geoffers redoing the bodywork. Continued for 4 laps more but the car was hard to drive and I made another spin. Saw someone coming towards me and just hit escape . fun track, fun car, fun race (1/3) , hated the end (2/3)
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