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« on: August 30, 2008, 10:25:39 AM +0100 » |
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All members welcome. Practice: 20:15 (10 mins) Qualifying: 20:25 (25 mins) Race: 20:50 (40 laps = ~40 mins) Track: Crystal Palace 2.1.1.0 from downloads page. Cars allowed: Mercedes 300SL only. You will need to install this fix for damage to take part http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=4181 Time of Day Setting: 14:00 Start: STANDINGServer: UKGTL Classics 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) The season will be run using the UKGTL Skin Pack 1.6.5.0 which will need to be installed prior to racing; please get it from the downloads page.
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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2008, 11:42:46 AM +0100 » |
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Wonderful to have a race featuring the Merc.
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2008, 08:33:39 AM +0100 » |
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Note to Organisers - I seem to recall that when I raced these beast's last, in MARA, we had to install a fix for crash detection or behavior or something. Sorry I cannot remember exactly what the problem was. Perhaps you could check nogrip for a such a fix?
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2008, 07:08:11 PM +0100 » |
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Thank you Tony I was unaware there was such a problem but noticed exploding Mercs, from racing touches, trouble surfaced during a recent no-grip race. We are looking into it. Anybody got experience of using the available fix (please don't install it yet if you haven't done so, we will sort it ) ?
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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2008, 07:13:31 PM +0100 » |
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Could be a good way of having a no-contact race
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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2008, 12:13:46 PM +0100 » |
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The read-me file for the fix says that it only needs to be installed on the server to fix everyones car. But if your racing offline you will need to install the fix as well.
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2008, 03:58:19 PM +0100 » |
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Its not like the option to run the Merc has only just appeared how come this is ony coming to light? I seem to remember a few people running them before but cant remember if something like this appeared.
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2008, 04:30:44 PM +0100 » |
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Well the Merc isn't a popular car to choose in GTC-65 races so it only gets picked when it's Hobsons choice. I don't recall a only Merc race in SROU before. I only knew about the problem because I'd had to drive one in another league.
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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2008, 08:44:18 PM +0100 » |
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I'm glad we're being forced to run these because there would be no way in hell i'd choose this Its surprisingly fun trying to sail this boat around here, i think the brakes on this car are only for testing the bulbs. You seem to have to drive it off the rears as it seems to brake traction so easily with all that torque.
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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2008, 12:03:15 AM +0100 » |
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This race is going to end in carnage for many. A lot of peoples races are going to be ruined in other peoples accidents.
Yes, I may be cynical, but I am certain there is going to be big trouble. The car is fun, but on this track it's suicidal.
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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2008, 07:42:41 AM +0100 » |
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Will cross my fingers the fix works. Love these cars but I have tried a few offline races and it is a nightmare getting past any of the cars. I have to restart half a dozen times before I get a clean first lap!? Like the vertical jumps though!
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« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2008, 08:10:16 AM +0100 » |
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This race is going to end in carnage for many. A lot of peoples races are going to be ruined in other peoples accidents.
Yes, I may be cynical, but I am certain there is going to be big trouble. The car is fun, but on this track it's suicidal.
Don't think anyone should be unduly frightened The Merc feels very neutral to me and its far easier to drive than the choices for the fun race we had around here, which went off without much grief. Care will be needed but I have no such concerns, we wouldn't have chosen the combo else We should have news on the "exploding" Merc fix soon. Should just let you all know that grid slots will be limited as garages are in shortish supply here. We all should get on but get there early to avoid dissapointment.
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« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2008, 09:02:15 AM +0100 » |
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Don't know about "exploding" but they sure bounce well! Applied the fix, and now they are, if anything overly tolerant to contact. They still bump each other around, but they don't leap off the track vertically anymore. Tried changing setups to make it less wobbly, and I succeeded, but also made it very slow in the proccess, it seems to hustle it round you need it to be a bit loose, and you need a sensitive right foot (still working on that) easy enough to slide round for a few laps, but in a proper race, I think there will be the odd spin. Having said that, they seem to handle like the Falcoln, they go very sidways before completely losing it. I've tried an AI race, and they just form a train, and as stated are tough to get past. I think with mere mortals running there is likely to be a greater speed differential.
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« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2008, 10:25:45 AM +0100 » |
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Applied the fix, and now they are, if anything overly tolerant to contact. Yes, I've found that too. In an offline race last night I appeared to pass sideways through the middle of another car. Still, better that than VTOL. Should be a laugh this one, and with enough practice beforehand, there's no need for it to be any more accident-prone than any other race. You might like to remind me that I said that when you see me lying wheels-up in a ditch.
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