Thanks for that explanation Nappe1
That does explain why there is sometimes a speed difference
I did a couple of laps on the server, just to check that I had the correct track loaded and to remember what a beast of a track this is
The AC was the first car on the "available" list so dragged it off the transporter and fired it up.
Changed the steering ratio to max ( 34.5 ? ) and added a click of toe in just to be sure that the front end would work...not bothered about outright speed, just wanted a car/chassis that I could get around a whole lap. 1st attempt and I failed to even get it out of the pits and on to the circuit lol!!! too much right foot and too little ability to control the wheelspin!!
2nd attempt was more civilised and we managed 2 laps (with minor excursions), so that I could set a laptime to see how it compared. Just about got sub 6:00mins but the tyres were still cold after 2 laps, so maybe not pushing hard enough. I noticed that Erling has a 5:45 lap in the DBR2 from a previous series which shows that with the AC, I am currently some way off the probable pace.
Even with cold tyres the handling seemed very solid and I think with a little more confidence and maybe a tweak to the final drive ratio there might be a few seconds to be gained...but I don't think there are 15 seconds lurking anywhere for the AC.
I have a GPL race this evening, so probably won't get any more track time before joining the server tomorrow evening. The trouble with such a long lap is that testing car options here takes around 20 mins per car ( 1 out lap, 1 safe lap and one pushing harder lap ). I thought that when I retired I would be able to indulge myself in comprehensive practice sessions...……………………...it transpires that others had different plans for my time