Walter Conn
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« Reply #30 on: November 13, 2013, 12:27:07 PM +0000 » |
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I would say not to worry if the grid is mostly RSR's for this race. It will provide some great racing. I am considering one of the 60's prototypes, but we'll have to wait to see. EDIT: I think that anyone able to finish the 17 laps in a 60's prototype machine is a winner.
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« Reply #31 on: November 13, 2013, 12:45:39 PM +0000 » |
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EDIT: I think that anyone able to finish the 17 laps in a 60's prototype machine is a winner. LOL But not of the race!
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« Reply #32 on: November 13, 2013, 12:49:24 PM +0000 » |
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............... Someone check what car Clive is in as that will be the fastest of the set It's a secret! And I always go on the practice server in the wrong car, just in case MJ is in there. NB At Snetterton I continued this practice into the race as well!
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« Reply #33 on: November 13, 2013, 01:25:22 PM +0000 » |
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I remember doing pretty well in a Shelby Daytona at this track during a WSL practice race, but I can't remember the 70s cars that I was up against....
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Walter Conn
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« Reply #34 on: November 13, 2013, 02:47:47 PM +0000 » |
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I remember doing pretty well in a Shelby Daytona at this track during a WSL practice race, but I can't remember the 70s cars that I was up against....
I believe it was the Porsche 2.8 and the Porsche 906-6 Carrera. We race there on Dec 10th
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« Reply #35 on: November 13, 2013, 11:20:39 PM +0000 » |
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Well it was a choice of the 911 or the 906-8 for me. So after some testing it looks like the 911, at least I can keep it on the track. I still really cannot get on with the 906-8 although when I do keep it on the track its faster than the 911. It really puzzles me why it is so difficult to drive (or why I find it so difficult). I have always had problems stopping it, applying the brakes seems to give the steering a mind of its own & predicting where it will go is a lottery. I really wanted to give it a run here but it looks like I will be joining the 911 hoards. Cya tomorrow.
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« Reply #37 on: November 14, 2013, 08:53:49 AM +0000 » |
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[...] So after some testing it looks like the 911, at least I can keep it on the track. I still really cannot get on with the 906-8 although when I do keep it on the track its faster than the 911. It really puzzles me why it is so difficult to drive (or why I find it so difficult). I have always had problems stopping it, applying the brakes seems to give the steering a mind of its own & predicting where it will go is a lottery. I really wanted to give it a run here but it looks like I will be joining the 911 hoards. Cya tomorrow. Exactly the same for me, dunno why exactly, wasn't a problem last time I gave it a try on another track (Spa I believe). Even the GT40s are far more predictable ! Maybe we should try with a huge negative front toe-in...
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« Reply #38 on: November 14, 2013, 09:27:39 AM +0000 » |
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Be interesting to know if they have tweaked the 906-8 as I found it less easy to drive on the limit too. It was a pleasure to drive in p&g2.1 and I think it sounded better than it does now. Could just be a setup issue we need a 906 sports car race to find out Not heard much mention of the Pantera here, nobody taking it? Thought it would be pretty quick around here.
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« Reply #39 on: November 14, 2013, 09:44:16 AM +0000 » |
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I found both the Pantera and the 906-8 completely undriveable! I keep waking up in the middle of the night, sitting bolt upright and screaming, because I have to drive a 911!
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« Reply #40 on: November 14, 2013, 09:57:39 AM +0000 » |
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I take it you don't find the GT40 option particularly favourable, Clive?
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« Reply #41 on: November 14, 2013, 10:55:56 AM +0000 » |
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I keep waking up in the middle of the night, sitting bolt upright and screaming, because I have to drive a 911! Another wet dream eh Clive? I take it you don't find the GT40 option particularly favourable, Clive?
He would if it was the winning car in this set
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« Reply #42 on: November 14, 2013, 01:41:14 PM +0000 » |
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At Preluk the 906-8 was slower in reality than the "ordinary" 906 even though it was potentially faster mostly because the rear is noticeably heavier than the normal one. I think the standard 906 is a race winner. But then I think any of the cars is a race winner in the right hands. Panty is my prefered option, the GT40 is too big for to me drive well here, the Panty is kerb sensitive but I like it.
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Walter Conn
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« Reply #43 on: November 14, 2013, 02:46:17 PM +0000 » |
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I decided not to test the RSR because I knew that I would get spoiled to its supurb nature.
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« Reply #44 on: November 14, 2013, 05:46:56 PM +0000 » |
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Apologies guys, can't make it tonight got to back into work till I don't know when.
Later.
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