Friendly Development Series

Ricky Willox · Apr 6, 2008

With the up and coming restart of the Friendly Development series.
There has been a rise in the number of cars spotted on our tracks sporting a unique new livery as the pictures from an undisclosed source prove.
Could these be the stars of the future?

Jarrod Crossley · Feb 3, 2009

The Jelly Bean ones were the multi colored ones going from white, Yellow, Red and even pink.

Warren Dawes · Feb 3, 2009

I am uploading my jellybean FD Skins to RD Server now.

Eckhart von Glan · Feb 3, 2009

jelly beans

upload link at rapidshare:

http://rapidshare.com/files/193540210/Friendly_Development_2.0.rar.html

Warren Dawes · Feb 3, 2009

Warren Dawes said:
I am uploading my jellybean FD Skins to RD Server now.

My RD FD Skin file is now uploaded here:

http://forum.racedepartment.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=613

It needs to be approved.

James Yates · Feb 3, 2009

Bram Hengeveld said:
Hmm James the RD upload after extracting gives the message that it is corrupted

Shouldn't do - i just downloaded it off RD using my download and it worked fine. Tried the rapidshare one?

Bram Hengeveld · Feb 4, 2009

Warren Dawes' Friendly Development Series (WDFDS)

Lesson 1: Braking - Shifting - Cornering in a BMW E46
Lesson 2: Oversteer - Understeer in a front wheel drive car
Lesson 3: Oversteer - Understeer in a rear wheel drive car (tba)
Lesson 4: How to overtake? (tba)
Lesson 5: How to defend your position? (tba)

Requirements: The driving lessons are only for those that really need it. It is by no means a racing event. Teamspeak is mandatory and you can download it here. If you need any support with teamspeak you can post it in this thread. You can test teamspeak by logging in to our server which is located on the frontpage of RD. Press connect and login as a guest and fill in the racing club password and start chatting away.

Simon Trendell · Feb 4, 2009

Waheyyy!

Always up for helping people out during events, TeamSpeak does make this alot easier

Keith Barrick · Feb 4, 2009

If I can help in anyway please let me know. I am at your service.

Keith

Eric. K · Feb 4, 2009

Exciting :clap::clap:

Neil Tennant · Feb 4, 2009

woop woop

or should i say, moc-moc-a-moc

Gaynall Hudgins · Feb 4, 2009

It's back! Yaaay!!:dance2:

Dan Coldrick · Feb 4, 2009

I need help! And I don't just mean mental help! ;-)

Adam Vaughan · Feb 4, 2009

Yay, this is perfect for me, Thanks warren, BTW. Is that what you look like?

Like the nutty professor lol.

Dietmar · Feb 4, 2009

Will I be able to finally win a race afterwards

?

Maybe understand WHY the others are significantly faster would be a step ahead, no necessarly being able to do the same

.

Simon Trendell · Feb 4, 2009

Your first win will come, honestly I waited months to win my first race here at RD

I think I've managed only about 10 wins in my 12months here

But some helpful hints and training can help you gain maybe half a second or more.

Adam Vaughan · Feb 4, 2009

Simon Trendell said:
Waheyyy!

Always up for helping people out during events, TeamSpeak does make this alot easier

Shame people dont use this. Jarrod was on it and helped me in my first STCC race.

Jarrod Crossley · Feb 4, 2009

The Jelly Beans are back.... Oh yes.

Bram Hengeveld · Feb 4, 2009

Lesson One "Braking - Shifting - Cornering" - Friday 13 February 2009

BRAKING SHIFTING CORNERING IN A E46

FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2009 the first lesson will be held on a private RaceDepartment server. This session is a try-out if the concept works.
The six selected students must be those that are not capable of driving a BMW E46 yet.

In short the program will look like this:

19:00 GMT - The six students and trainer will will join the TeamSpeak briefingroom for the instructions. Indeed TS! This tool is vital for communication and really helps improving your driving much faster
19:15 GMT - The drivers and trainer are invited in the pitbox of the lovely Brno circuit in the Czech Republic. 7 brand new BMW's are lined up with rolling engines. Go fit a suit and get that helmet on that big noggin.
19:25 GMT - Trainer and students line up for recon lap on the track. Follow eachother closely and do not overtake. Keep distance. The trainer will drive the same pace as the slowest driver of the group
19:30 GMT - Return in the pit (dont forget your limiter) get out of the car and take well deserved drink.
19:35 GMT - Trainer will drive a lap at full speed with all the drivers on the backseat of the instructors BMW. Yes it will fit!!
19:40 GMT - Trainer shows where to brake for each corner. Students follow in line.
19:45 GMT - Trainer shows how to shift with a RWD car. Student try the same. Cars have now rubber splitters mounted so no damage can be made. Followed by a free practice session.
20:00 GMT - The most important part of the night. How to take those corners. Brake, Downshift, Steer, Stabilize the car, Accelerate. Clumsy at first but mastered after intense training. Trainer observes and comments.
20:30 GMT - 2 lap race between the students.
20:45 GMT - Put that race overall in the laundry, take a shower, :kissing: eachother and off you go!!

Bram Hengeveld · Feb 4, 2009

Trainer: Bram Hengeveld
Student 1: Adam Vaughan
Student 2: Eric Kaczmarek
Student 3: Neil Tennant
Student 4: Bob Luneski
Student 5: Jarrod Crossley
Student 6: Ken Hunter
Student 7: Bob Miley
Student 8: Mark Birney
Student 9: Mike Hill
Student X: Jai Spencer

Ok this are the nine names that are interested. If you approve we postpone to next week, please drop me a pm to get passwords and stuff