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« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2013, 11:03:20 PM +0100 » |
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So. do we think everyone will make it through T1 and survive to enjoy the rest of the race................. gentlemen place your bets So, how did this all work out for the house?
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« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2013, 11:11:39 PM +0100 » |
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I certainly did benefit from misfortune elsewhere. Made a bunch of places away from the start then gave them back again. Had a couple of 'excursions' (including a slow drive taking in the scenery of *that* cornfield!).
Maybe I should have pulled my finger out & posted a time in qually! At the end, could have done with the extra 5 laps which I was apparently fuelled for, got to the point where I could see a moving dot of BadBlood - but just too far away.
Actually, on the subject of the Honda. Is it just me, or is that engine sound saying 'Mojito-Mojito-Mojito' over & over again...?
Cheers all, Dave.
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« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2013, 11:32:59 PM +0100 » |
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Have to confess to a cheeky P.2 in qualification - I just followed in Andy Miller's slipstream for one lap. Lost out to Badblood on lap 1 - them got over tempted for an overtake about lap 6 in turn 2 & did my impression of a combine harvester. A bit more patience might have been a podium. After the SnG I managed to catch up with Paul V & swapped places on several occasions. Reims is a dull place on your own but the slipstreaming is mighty!
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« Reply #18 on: May 15, 2013, 10:45:31 AM +0100 » |
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Had 4 good laps in the tow with Fabio, coop managed 172 max then down shifted to quick and blew engine, shft r then stop and go rest of race never saw another car very lonely, max speed 164 without tow, gained a couple of places due to others misfortunes end of race.
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« Reply #19 on: May 15, 2013, 11:25:28 AM +0100 » |
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Should have stayed home , late into practise which was spent finding the best gears , in the end it was my best guess really needed a tow to check 5th ratio in the end it didnt matter as I kept mistaking the flat out T1 for T2 and vikky verka which meant I was braking for T1 and or trying to take T2 flat which didnt work out too well for some reason . Nudged someone off the start line not sure who or why , didnt save the replay to check so appologies to whoever . I left for home early after a s/r and a second visit to the superglued hayfield
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« Reply #20 on: May 15, 2013, 11:40:04 AM +0100 » |
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Depends what you mean by T1 Jase, I don't mean the kink, I mean the first proper corner that you have to brake for. It has an EXIT speed of 130mph when flat out! But if people do that on Lap 1 side by side, tears before bedtime are GUARANTEED!
T1 is the flat out right after the pits..... couldn't really call it a kink especially as in other mods it certainly isn't flat out oh yes it is Jason!!! just close your eyes and kep your right foot nailed down.......oh yes! and you need to utter a small prayer. Well done Paul for 2nd. The top step beckons
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« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2013, 02:51:47 PM +0100 » |
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Grats Paul, a well earned podium...with few if any, mistakes. Now, if we can just get that speed shifting under control...... Great job mate. Excellent drive by my CH teamie, Andy.....Nice win, fast and consistent. Geoff.
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« Reply #22 on: May 15, 2013, 03:03:34 PM +0100 » |
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How his engine survives those speed shifts, I'll never know. It makes me wince every time I watch a replay lololol.
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« Reply #23 on: May 15, 2013, 04:37:22 PM +0100 » |
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I got a good qualifying session, but the race, lol! Straight to V1, no luck! Forward to the next season! Congratulations to the podium, grats Paul for the 2nd place...
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« Reply #24 on: May 15, 2013, 05:33:46 PM +0100 » |
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I got a good qualifying session, but the race, lol! Straight to V1, no luck! One more fatal V1 ?
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« Reply #25 on: May 15, 2013, 05:38:28 PM +0100 » |
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Congrats to podium and special well done Paul! Had good quali and was looking forward to having a good one, took Paul's advice and kept to side but managed to put a wheel on grass....trip to those sticky cornfields, Shift R and lonely drive with no chance of a tow Still learning
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« Reply #26 on: May 17, 2013, 08:28:47 PM +0100 » |
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Thanks boys... speed shifting? Moi?...
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« Reply #27 on: May 28, 2013, 08:38:07 PM +0100 » |
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Mod published.
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