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« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2010, 09:24:43 AM +0000 » |
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I'm finding it hard as well. Very easy to lose it! Obvious I know but, I've found it's better not to push for the first couple of laps and let the tyres come up to temp, you seem to get more grip then. When I get it right I'm round about the 1:16/17, hopefully get a bit quicker with some more practice.
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« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2010, 09:26:57 AM +0000 » |
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Just like last season it's very set-up dependant and with the new throttle response you have to roll-on to the throttle a lot more carefully. These things are the fastest open-wheel race cars in the world (so the advert says anyway) so they shouldn't be too easy to drive I reckon I know absolutely nothing about how an Indycar should drive but it seems a lot more 'interesting' (in a good way ) in the new build. 1:16.3 (full fuel) so far with a bit to come I hope/think.
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« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2010, 09:37:43 AM +0000 » |
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I've not even bought Brands Hatch yet but will get on the case tomorrow.
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« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2010, 10:34:29 AM +0000 » |
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Crossing my fingers we have a clean race! If so this is gonna be awesome!
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« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2010, 12:11:23 PM +0000 » |
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I've got down to 1:15's with fuel on board, but need to make it easier to manage on a run. It's not easy getting it round Brands. I am having connection problems too, so fingers crossed I can even race
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« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2010, 12:56:22 PM +0000 » |
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Well this looks like a safe event to have another bash at running with you guys . Sure it'll end in tears for me but I can't wait, the iR version of the track's just stunning - did a run out in the Lotus and couldn't stop grinning as the back squirmed on the throttle out of the slow corners and then the thing's sucked to the ground through the fast bits. Incidentally I'm starting a bit of a love affair with the Mazda at the moment (women are in short supply around these parts) and it would be awesome to see some events using that if it's practical for everyone. I've had some incredible close quarters races this weekend, in fact since upgrading my machine it's transformed the whole experience and I've been addicted of late. Anyway, sorry, slightly off-topic I realise - will catch you on tonight for some much needed practice...in between Mazda races of course
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« Reply #21 on: February 08, 2010, 01:31:37 PM +0000 » |
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I did try and say skip skip no mazda dazda yep ! but it fell on deaf ears!
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« Reply #22 on: February 08, 2010, 02:13:47 PM +0000 » |
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What on earth! I do worry about you Martin, are you drunk or just been going around and around too much on those ovals?
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« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2010, 02:25:54 PM +0000 » |
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What's a the matter spinner spanner, not speaka de lingua yes?
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« Reply #24 on: February 08, 2010, 02:44:05 PM +0000 » |
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Your so un-hip Spanner it's a wonder your bum doesn't fall off! ( Hitch Hikers guide to the Galaxy quote for the un-initiated! )
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« Reply #25 on: February 08, 2010, 03:11:14 PM +0000 » |
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Yeah, 'cause Hitchhikers is so modern isnt it
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« Reply #26 on: February 08, 2010, 03:47:38 PM +0000 » |
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Ditto on the Mazda, loving it. Fit's nicely inbetween the Skip and the Dallara - a really good challenge.
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« Reply #27 on: February 08, 2010, 05:58:21 PM +0000 » |
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I too am finding the Indy very tough here (as it should be). But unlike the Skippy, I feel like there is hope for me with it. See you on track tonight hopfully
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« Reply #28 on: February 08, 2010, 06:12:29 PM +0000 » |
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I'm down to 1:15's in race trim with a best of 1:15.0xx
Don't forget you'll need a stop for fuel (and tyres too if the fancy takes you).
Practice server will be up soon. I'll post again when I've launched it.
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« Reply #29 on: February 08, 2010, 06:31:04 PM +0000 » |
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Server is up.
Drive it like you own it...
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