FullMetalGasket
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« on: May 19, 2022, 05:24:29 PM +0100 » |
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Password: see aboveWelcome to round 7 of the Skoda 130RS Trophy! Figure of 8 circuits are much like busses here at Srou - you wait forever to drive on one and then 2 come along in the same season! This is a new and vastly improved version of Oran Park, it has a nice combination of tight - often blind - turns and also a load of very fast edge-of-traction style corners similar to those we had at Thompson. In an unusual turn, the chicanes quite possibly make the track more fun than it would have been without them*! Timings:Practice: 19:30 (45 mins) Qualifying: 20:15 (15 mins) Race: 20:30 (32 Laps) Cars allowed: Skoda 130RSSkin Pack: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kp1n9c9yt68yyih/Skoda%20skins.rar?dl=0Inside the pack you will find 5 folders - these need to be placed into "*Your steam library*\steamapps\common\assettocorsa\content\cars\tmm_skoda_130rs\skins" I also recommend you install the big skin pack from the 1st post in the announcement thread - I may have selected some of those cars when setting up the server (It's nearly impossible to tell which are which in the server software). If you see any white cars this will be your problem. Track: Oran ParkWe will using the GP layout for this event. Live Timing: stracker.simracing.org.uk:50041/lapstatTime of Day Setting: 15:00 Weather: Clear Start: StandingTyre wear: 130%Fuel consumption: normalServer track settings: SESSION_START=98 RANDOMNESS=2 LAP_GAIN=20 SESSION_TRANSFER=80 Damage: 70% *In the Skodas at least....
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IbnSolmyr
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2022, 04:29:30 PM +0100 » |
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I think last time I drove on this track, it was with Geoffers and Bob, in GT Legends or P&G, about 15(?) years ago !..
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FullMetalGasket
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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2022, 07:01:02 PM +0100 » |
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This should be just a tiny bit more accurate then It's a bit tight for the V8 stuff (even though that was massively popular here), but is perfect for the Skoda's
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2022, 06:37:39 PM +0100 » |
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Given the amount of practice that seems to be going on I'm surprised at how quiet it is in here!
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2022, 06:52:50 PM +0100 » |
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Given the amount of practice that seems to be going on I'm surprised at how quiet it is in here! Too busy practicing.
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Syd Drake
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2022, 09:34:45 PM +0100 » |
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Really not happy with Kimi's driving. I was 5th with a few laps to go, and you just pushed me off the track and continued on your way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nseg9a8JeiY
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2022, 09:55:43 PM +0100 » |
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A mixed feeling evening, Qualy was good I managed to get a good first lap, and in the second tentative I was improving a bit (a still long way from Tim who was inhumanly fast ) but I made a mis shift on the straight and lost the time, but still my first front row on sruk! The start was also good, I tried to be conservative and had a nice first two laps with Mark. I was able to make a bit of a gap so I was trying to manage Fabri, Mark and Jos that they were battling behind, then due to another mis shift this time on turn 2 I went a bit wide, Fabri and Jos were right behind me now. That error made me lose a lot of confidence in turn 2 and in fact after a few laps I made another mistake that cost me two positions. I was still 4th and in the end it was not a bad place if I could keep the pace the race was still long. Then after 10 laps or so I went wide on the left handed after the S. Car was lost and so was the race. I rejoined 8th, I tried to take back some places but I was so angry that it was a total shit show. I had a few fun laps with Maxime, then trying to pass Stefan I lost a bit of speed and Syd was good at going in the inside, we had some fun with a photo finish last lap but he was in front. Still angry a lot for a race that I have literally thrown in the bin but s t happens. Still, car/track combo was tons of fun, with lots of rally style left foot braking in the S! Congrats to the podium lads! At least I have a nice postcard for the start!
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« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2022, 08:03:13 AM +0100 » |
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...or did you turn in too tight when line was occupaid? If you not happy take it to jury then.
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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2022, 10:56:00 AM +0100 » |
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Just to remind everyone of one of our rules here...........
Under no circumstances should drivers engage in discussion of incidents in a public forum (including in-game chat). In particular, no attempt should be made to apportion blame. A brief mention of an incident may be made in a public race report.
Always best to use the Incident Moderation system.
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Mark J
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2022, 12:44:49 PM +0100 » |
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is that why you tried doing same to me when i was trying to pass? Sorry Syd, but your defending was also un-acceptable last night, pretty much blocking me from passing down the straight for several laps by running me right out to the track edges then coming back across. Thats blocking pure and simple, plus its pointless considering i had just closed you down by about 5 seconds+, its fairly obvious i was a lot faster and your just holding us both up. Anyway... Cracking race last night, the Skoda was pretty much dancing around this track, really enjoyed it. In the practise session i got 'in the zone' and was improving my pb lap by lap to sit 2/10ths behind Tim but sadly for me, the time gap between practise and qually and then my stracker going off oddly distracted me during qually and it took me several attempts to get anywhere near the pb's i had just been setting and only bagged 4th on the grid...opportunity missed Got a good start and battled 'the mafia' in the opening laps. Two consecutive dodgy exits from the final turn allowed first Barone through, and then Jos. I naievely tried to duke it out with Jos around T1/T2 on the outside and it was daft to do as my back end lost grip and around it came. I nearly held it but saw Jos's front end and was worried i'd collect him so let the car drop back into a half back spin onto the grass verge. Ended up dropping to 9th from 4th D'oh! But from back there i had a cracking series of battles, most notably with Maxime who put up a sterling clean defence, very enjoyable fight and then successively fought my way back upto 4th after several tough encounters with Syd then Kimi. Everyone seemed to be peddling well last night, some more robust than others. A missed opportunity for a podium last night but very enjoyable all the same.
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« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2022, 01:04:46 PM +0100 » |
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Nice racing yesterday. The start was hard as I had to protect few drivers at turn 1. Unfortunately I went to the grass and I think I collided with someone. Apologies. After that I had to push to take something more than P10. And I was catching Stefan but unfortunately there were more mistakes and in the end it was impossible to take at least P9. Shame I am that slow with AC but you guys are showing great pace and consistency. The good news is I was closer to the fastest guys this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR7EySZfSF8
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IbnSolmyr
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« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2022, 02:26:08 PM +0100 » |
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THIS was club racing yesterday, with some action almost all over the place, great fun ! I was late on getting in the event due to a real car misfortune in the head.. Then a phone call, then it was Q time and I still was out of pace. Got P6 with some luck, guys were only a couple thousandths behind. Then I did my usual snaily start. I was sandwiched before T1, right car got the best entry, left car and mine managed to safely pass the trickiest part but then Geoffers finished his move on my car (don't know why exactly, maybe he thought I was fully behind, or was out of grip ?), nothing serious, a very slight, tiny contact but when I was maximum right part of the track, that led to me getting in the grass and I was last car when back. After that it was real fun trying to save my honour in this tricky event. I must say I also suffered a bit from recovering drivers who wanted to defend their position despite being slow/getting back on the track. I would say that when one just did a mistake, he should accept that his mistake can cost him a position while the recovery process isn't finished yet. A great fight with Mark indeed, but he was under steroïds yesterday, too strong for me for sure. I tried to hold him though because it was some real clean fun. A beautiful overtake in T1/T2 mister, well done ! Near the end of the race I got pretty lucky with Syd/Kimi 's incident which gave me 2 positions so that I finnished in a barely deserved P5.
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« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2022, 02:38:40 PM +0100 » |
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I had a great battle with Jos throughout the race. It was epic. Great, mate! Finally my race-pace is getting back to quite competitive, after months of inactivity. Tim and his dog, impeccable as always. But congratulations to everyone, because I see that the actions were not lacking. Unlucky race for my teammate Barone, who had an incredible pace and aiming to the podium, but was hampered by gearbox problems.
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« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2022, 03:05:13 PM +0100 » |
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Then I did my usual snaily start. I was sandwiched before T1, right car got the best entry, left car and mine managed to safely pass the trickiest part but then Geoffers finished his move on my car (don't know why exactly, maybe he thought I was fully behind, or was out of grip ?), nothing serious, a very slight, tiny contact but when I was maximum right part of the track, that led to me getting in the grass and I was last car when back. Oh dear, looks like I have to say sorry again, sorry Sol. It seems once again I am beginning to question whether I should continue in AC, if I am not making a mess of my own race, I appear to be causing others problems. I will see how next week goes & then decide.
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« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2022, 03:23:06 PM +0100 » |
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n'ah dont beat yourself up Geoff. These cars are meant for close racing so incidents may always happen in one way or another. So easy to lock a tyre or mis-shift a gear or not spot someone putting their nose alongside etc.
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