UKAC Season 15 F1 1975 Round 1 - Buenos Aires - Nov 20

[Fabri Fibra]

Yes, bad converted track.
I have trouble enough to see the limits of the track. Practically you have to drive to the blind. But after a hundred laps it's better. So, Max, go training. 

[KDiesel]

Not fun,  so I'm gonna get my bra and panties and be a girl this week, which might be more fun  

 

[Mark J]

The track was converted or improved by the modder Rainmaker, who from what i can read on other forums (including the F1 classic site where this car mod came from) is quite respected 
Yes we would all prefer laser scanned top end tracks by Kunos but that makes the choice pretty limiting! especially when trying to run a 1975 season  Other than some bumps (which were present on all tracks in the 70's!) i havent got anything bad to say about this track, which is a hoot to race around on.

[IbnSolmyr]

 

Sorry guys, but I just discovered that this series allows for use of auto-clutch, and so for paddles gearshifts also I guess ??

I would be pleased to be wrong, but if it is the case, I'm not interested in such a series. I definitely don't see the point to drive classic cars in a modern way.

[Fabri Fibra]

Not worry about that, I think mostly here are full manual.

[FullMetalGasket]

Sorry guys, but I just discovered that this series allows for use of auto-clutch, and so for paddles gearshifts also I guess ??

I would be pleased to be wrong, but if it is the case, I'm not interested in such a series. I definitely don't see the point to drive classic cars in a modern way.

Then don't 
They're faster when full manual anyway so it's not like anyone can get an advantage over you

[Mark J]

Full manual for me, wouldn’t have it any other way for old cars 

[IbnSolmyr]

Not worry about that, I think mostly here are full manual.

Then why not just prohibit those driving aids ? 

[IbnSolmyr]

Sorry guys, but I just discovered that this series allows for use of auto-clutch, and so for paddles gearshifts also I guess ??

I would be pleased to be wrong, but if it is the case, I'm not interested in such a series. I definitely don't see the point to drive classic cars in a modern way.

Then don't 
They're faster when full manual anyway so it's not like anyone can get an advantage over you

I never understood this point : how could it be faster when AI can do it for you ? Even if ever the clutching time from AI was a little bit longer (I'm not sure about that), the advantage of not having to deal with a 3rd pedal, plus the heel and toe, plus possibly the no handle of H pattern, plus possibly keeping both hands on the wheel, plus the lacking tiredness due to all those lacking moves for a whole race would be a huge advantage imo.
As counterpart, the only advantage in manual clutching is to be able to clutch while in some bad grip situations to recover in a more easy way, which you can't do while in auto-clutch.

[IbnSolmyr]

Looks like I fail to post a screenshot but the server tells that some drivers use auto-clutch, and some even don't use H-pattern (which kinda makes sense when you're in auto-clutch).
Don't get me wrong, I don't want to blame them or something, everyone does what he wants, I respect that of course. But that's not for me.

Edit : By trying that auto-clutch option directly on the server, it looked like it didn't work properly, braking the gearbox in 1 to 3 gear changes... so that I don't get why server's data tell that some drivers use it.. 
I have to admit that I'm not familiar with this thing at all, so maybe I didn't set it up correctly.

[Fabri Fibra]

I understand your reasoning. I also think that it is possible to be faster using paddles and no-clutch, there should be something to reduce shift times to zero (at least I think so). Around, I've seen a lot of people use paddles and be faster.

In any case, this is not the case with the people racing here. I speak clearly, the fastest is Fmg, which uses an old G25 (all manual) and often loses its calibration too. Also the rest of the drivers are almost all full manual, at least for the fastest ones. I'm the same with a G27.
So don't worry.

About which use paddles instead manual things (having a H pattern) only for be faster? They make me laugh.  

[Bob]

  The slowest also use clutch and gearstick, and the sequential plate when required. The whole immersion of driving these cars in VR would be lost otherwise. On a side note I'll be celebrating my 75th birthday tomorrow so may be a little more erratic than normal.

[Mark J]

wow, happy Birthday for tomorrow Bob    Hope you can still make the race, its a good way to celebrate it with the '75' connection 

I dont know who here uses paddles for racing the older stuff, if any. Like you guys i've always thought it a bit sucky if someone does as it must be quicker for the reasons ibn mentions, with no tired mis-shifts, one handed steering whilst downshifting etc. But i wouldnt want to reduce numbers by stopping anyone racing who only has that set up, more the merrier 

[IbnSolmyr]

The slowest also use clutch and gearstick, and the sequential plate when required. The whole immersion of driving these cars in VR would be lost otherwise. On a side note I'll be celebrating my 75th birthday tomorrow so may be a little more erratic than normal.

I've always been so pleased to see you racing (and on such a regular basis) Bob, always well-mannered, fair, and so young for your age. How much I would like to be as young as you seem to @75yo !!
Plus I remember you sometimes being really fast, by the way.  

Happy birthady my old friend ! 

[Bob]

  thanks, the years keep rolling by but the mind stays the same