rF2 2.5h WEC @ Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans) - Sat 31st May

[Si]

im out, im afraid!

 

[Sergio Fernandez]

I would like run with @Jose Mancera , with the Ferrari.

Im pending to get a lincensed member

 

[Dennis]

The test race yesterday showed that it's necessary to do a complete formation lap in order to warm up the tires, so here is our starting procedure (first post has been updated accordingly):

Note: You might need to download the pace car and the ISI 370z if you haven't done so already (links in 1st post)

Start procedure:

• Manual formation lap (single file) + rolling start
• Game is set to standing start => clock will already be ticking when we do the formation lap
• The speed of the formation lap will be dictated by the pace car
• When the pace car pulls in, the leader will dictate the pace
• No overtaking before the start/finish line
  
• Note: The pace car will slow down in the Porsche curves (yellow section), so everyone has a chance to close up on the pack - no need to drive too close to other cars before that section!

 

[Davy Lauwereys]

For those wanting to minimize on downloading cars from the server on the day, you can download the 3 lSd racing cars here:

http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/resources/rd-rf2-wec-2-5h-of-le-mans-lsd-racing-skins.2366/

edit: also this way you get the correct window and wing files, as i seem to notice one only downloads the main body skin from the server :/
i encourage other teams to upload their skins as resources aswell and share them here

 

[Toi]

I would like run with @Claudio Barrera , with theAston Martin

Im pending to get a lincensed member

 

[Antonio Castagna]

Sign me in LMP1 please, default skin

 

[Juan Roguez]

@Juan Roguez I sign up for this race with aston martin, default skins thanks

 

[David O'Reilly]

Skin for the Figjam Racing R18 LMP1 if you want to load it rather than use skin sharing

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0j1kqlqmg41sbee/R18_Ralt.dds

 

[April Dillon]

For anyone who made the sprint race, or has been able to compare-- How do the LMP1 and GTE classes compare in the approach + braking zone for the first Ford Chicane?

(For further reference, I'm in an LMP1)

I've had two accidents practicing with AI GTE drivers here, as they try to outbrake me and come around the outside. But they end up running wide because I'm already on the apex, and they end up taking to the grass and hitting me when they cross over the track.

Where is a typical GTE braking point here? Earlier than LMP1? Later? Can GTEs corner through here faster than LMP1s? Or is this just a case of goofy AI physics/goofy AI driving?

 

[Aleksi Kivelä]

Sign me up.

Edit: My braking point is at the 100m sign or slightly before it. (Ferrari)

 

[Yuri]

For anyone who made the sprint race, or has been able to compare-- How do the LMP1 and GTE classes compare in the approach + braking zone for the first Ford Chicane?

(For further reference, I'm in an LMP1)

I've had two accidents practicing with AI GTE drivers here, as they try to outbrake me and come around the outside. But they end up running wide because I'm already on the apex, and they end up taking to the grass and hitting me when they cross over the track.

Where is a typical GTE braking point here? Earlier than LMP1? Later? Can GTEs corner through here faster than LMP1s? Or is this just a case of goofy AI physics/goofy AI driving?

I brake at about 110-120m there, and I think LMPs are faster through there. someone passed me just before the braking point in that corner in a LMP1 and I wasn't held up ;D

 

[David O'Reilly]

For anyone who made the sprint race, or has been able to compare-- How do the LMP1 and GTE classes compare in the approach + braking zone for the first Ford Chicane?

(For further reference, I'm in an LMP1)

I've had two accidents practicing with AI GTE drivers here, as they try to outbrake me and come around the outside. But they end up running wide because I'm already on the apex, and they end up taking to the grass and hitting me when they cross over the track.

Where is a typical GTE braking point here? Earlier than LMP1? Later? Can GTEs corner through here faster than LMP1s? Or is this just a case of goofy AI physics/goofy AI driving?

April
I have driven both and the LMP1 braking marker is 15-20m later. The LMP1 corner speed is a little higher too.
In passes I made there on GTE you can be level at 200m board and by the time you have exited the chicane be 50-75m ahead.
So it would be foolish to get into such a duel.
The LMP1 is also much more stable under brakes there.
So it sounds like someone was using a moving brake marker which is never wise!!!!

 

[David O'Reilly]

I brake at about 110-120m there, and I think LMPs are faster through there. someone passed me just before the braking point in that corner in a LMP1 and I wasn't held up ;D

Yuri I think we had that early this week there.
We were side by side at say 200m and both hit out braking marks and no issue as LMP1 was 20m later and good separation followed.

 

[April Dillon]

Ok cool, thanks guys Yeah, sounds like it was just the AI being loopy, no surprises there

I've been trying to use the AI to help gauge good/bad passing spots on the GTE cars. But it sounds like I need to stop, as it doesn't seem very representative of what it'll be like on the day.

 

[David O'Reilly]

I installed the pace car but when trying to enter the server it says I don't have the component. Any thoughts?

cancel that question-rookie error, had not installed in mod manager.

 

[Magic43]

Skin for the Figjam Racing R18 LMP1 if you want to load it rather than use skin sharing

Where i have to do it David?

 

[David O'Reilly]

Where i have to do it David?

put the file in
userdata/player/settings/AudiR18/choose either car and click on it you will see their dds files. I think you just put it in there along with the existing ones.
If there is not a file for the car go into the tuning menu in game before going to track and click make directory.

 

[Marçal Bonet Andreu]

Le Mans....here we go....

LMP1 for me / @Jose Reina and @Juanma Mallo

Thanks

Unfotunatelly, my team mates won't be able to race tomorrow, so I will race alone all 2,5h by myself lol

Cheers

 

[Paul Cullern]

Im not gonna be able to make it now, work commitments! sorry! Sign me out

 

[James Scanlan]

sign me up please id like to drive lmp1 but ill drive GTE if no spots become available before the race