UKGTR Season 15 - Le Mans (Sarthe) - Jan 1

[quicksilver384]

Ok np cya sunday have a good night tomorow folks

[Mark J]

Sadly i cant make this and its one of my favourite events.  :'(

Got a neck injury and seeing a physio at the moment so long events are off for me until i get fixed !

Have a great race guys. 

[Clive Loynes]

I don't have GTR2 installed on my race pc but if I were daft enough to have a go with no practice as yet, which car should I use?

[H@L9000]

I don't have GTR2 installed on my race pc but if I were daft enough to have a go with no practice as yet, which car should I use?

The LMP2 cars are a bit tricky especially if you do not have much track time with them. The Lola is easier to drive and I would recommend that but, it does have a lower top speed than the other 2 LMP2s. In the GT2 class, the Panoz is probably the fastest car on the straights but, it will require more fuel. Personally I would go for the Panoz or the BMW M3.

You will need the physics pack to join and for eye (and ear) candy you will need the skin pack for the LMPs, the skin pack for the GT2s and the sound pack. You can race with just the physics though.

[Clive Loynes]

Ta.

I shall see if I can get it working and then see if I have enough Brownie Points to dare ask if I can race.

Should be OK as I just mended the gass oven; against all odds!

Perhaps me old mate Tudor could mail me a setup or two?   

[H@L9000]

Here is my modified Lola setup:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/21139481/H_L_LolaB080_LeMans2004_R_svm

[H@L9000]

I have an old setup for the BMWM3:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/21139492/H_L_M3GT2_LeMans_R_svm

and one for the Panoz:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/21139493/H_L_Panoz_LeMans_R_svm

You will need to check the fuel amounts and that the engine will last. I have not tried the setups out recently.

Most people set their cars up very differently to me but, the gear ratios at least may be some use.

[goldtop]

Ta.

I shall see if I can get it working and then see if I have enough Brownie Points to dare ask if I can race.

Should be OK as I just mended the gass oven; against all odds!

Perhaps me old mate Tudor could mail me a setup or two?    

Not turned a lap here yet Clive and not even sure if I can make it as we have family around for NY.

I'd have strung out that oven job for hours, you can never have too many brownie points you know 

[Clive Loynes]

LOL

Had to stop practicing before all Brownie Points evaporated.

Managed to get on server with the Lola and did a 3:48.4 with the first tank full.  8 seconds slower than Prof

Think tha Lola will do me.  Many thanks.

Will have to see how tomorrow pans out. 

[quicksilver384]

Ok got my setups sorted. Quali setup down to 4:05.858 may be able to get that down a wee bit still but not much dont think with the M3

[Clive Loynes]

Am I right in thinking that the Lola has to stop twice for fuel?

[H@L9000]

Am I right in thinking that the Lola has to stop twice for fuel?

It will definitely be close if you use my setup. With the warm up lap and time spent refuelling, I am hoping that I will just about get away with 1 stop. It will require some early up shifting during the race no doubt. You can make a few changes in the setup to help with fuel economy. Reduce rev limit is the main one probably, add coast, add pre load, reduce power, lengthen 6th and maybe 5th gears a little and using the automatic clutch can all help to reduce fuel use.

[quicksilver384]

Am I right in saying that the usual rolling start will be used for this track??

[Truetom]

Hm, the whole lap? Why not go on the big straight (after Tertre Rouge)?

[H@L9000]

Entire lap for the warm up, for fuel reasons.

The LMP2 driver that leads the warm up lap needs to remember to drive at a speed that is suitable for the GT2 cars. However, we can go a bit faster than normal on the straights for the warm up lap. I think 120mph should be good.