rF2 GT3 Club @ Sebring International - Friday 18th September 2015

Daiman Patel · Sep 8, 2015

Event Details:
Server: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM GT3
Track: Sebring International
Car: Blancpain Endurance Series (Sounds - REQUIRED) (Templates), BOP Camaro (N24), BOP Corvette (N24), BOP GT-R (N24)

Choose your poison on the day, and feel free to switch between cars during the practice session. You will have the following to choose from:

Audi R8 (LMS & Ultra version)
Ferrari F458
Ferrari F430
Mercedes SLS AMG GT3
McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Porsche 997 GT3-R
BMW Z4 GT3
Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
Nissan Nismo GT-R GT3
Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+
N24 BOP ISI GT, by @Frederic Schornstein et al.

Weather: Dry
Road condition: Rubber on track where possible
Tyre wear: Normal
Fuel use: 1x (pit-stops will NOT be mandatory)
Mechanical failure: Time scaled

Assists
Traction control: Low
ABS: Low
Auto-clutch: Allowed

Race
Practice: 18:30 GMT
Qualifying: 19:00 GMT - 20 minutes [NO Parc Fermé]
Warm up: 19:20 GMT - 5 minutes
Race: 19:30 GMT - 45 minutes [standing start]

Racedepartment Calendar: Click here
Server password: Click here
Racing rules: Click here
Clock GMT: Click here

Note: You must be a Premium member in order to participate. Upgrade your account here.

Sign-up list:

Yuri Kasdorp
Ricardo Edelmann
Joao Fernandes
Teddy Buch
Tero Dahlberg
Enzo Fazzi
Daiman Patel *
Jyri Kettunen *
Sten-Ake Svensson
Francisco Leme
Sharjeel Riaz *
Driver
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Driver
Driver
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Note: Please sign out well in time (at least 1 hour before the practise session begins) if you're unable to make the race. Thanks!

SERVER IS UP!

utp: 36

Frederic Schornstein · Sep 8, 2015

mistake

Yuri · Sep 8, 2015

Ricardo Edelmann · Sep 8, 2015

I'm SO in for this one!

favorite cars on one of my favorite tracks!

Tero Dahlberg · Sep 11, 2015

Apologies if this is the wrong place but I'd like to see some newer tracks used. Adelaide and Bathurst just came out for example. South Shore hasn't been used yet I think.

Nothing specifically wrong with the chosen tracks

This is just a personal opinion and request but it gets a bit boring racing the same old tracks everywhere and lately there's been quite a bit of new options in that front

Joao Fernandes · Sep 11, 2015

@Daiman Patel Sign me up.

Daiman Patel · Sep 11, 2015

Tero Dahlberg said:
Apologies if this is the wrong place but I'd like to see some newer tracks used. Adelaide and Bathurst just came out for example. South Shore hasn't been used yet I think.

Nothing specifically wrong with the chosen tracks This is just a personal opinion and request but it gets a bit boring racing the same old tracks everywhere and lately there's been quite a bit of new options in that front

Just posted this in the news post about the upcoming release of Bathurst. Now that it, and a number of other track mods have been released, keep your eyes peeled for new events on a fresh set of tracks in the coming weeks.

Unfortunately I haven't been keeping my eye on the new releases in the ISI forums, and wasn't aware what was coming up before I had already organised this event, as I have been incredibly busy. So no need to worry - I completely understand what you mean, and will get it sorted.

Teddy Buch · Sep 11, 2015

And here we go again. In please

Tero Dahlberg · Sep 11, 2015

Sign me up, please

Rui F. Martins · Sep 12, 2015

sign me up please

it would be cool to see also the Atlanta Motorpark in one of these events

Enzo Fazzi · Sep 14, 2015

Rui F. Martins said:
sign me up please
it would be cool to see also the Atlanta Motorpark in one of these events

Oh gawd no!

I'm in btw! Sorry for not being able to make the last one!

Jyri Kettunen · Sep 14, 2015

Is there a car in this group that feels like it has the new contact patch model? I tried the Audi other day, and it had that old iRacing style tyre feel to it which I don't care about (hard to put it into words). Not only that, the car felt very lifeless and stiff, no matter how soft I tuned it. Any recommendations?

Tero Dahlberg · Sep 14, 2015

Jyri Kettunen said:
Is there a car in this group that feels like it has the new contact patch model? I tried the Audi other day, and it had that old iRacing style tyre feel to it which I don't care about (hard to put it into words). Not only that, the car felt very lifeless and stiff, no matter how soft I tuned it. Any recommendations?

Haven't tried that car but as a former long time iRacer I find it a bit hard to believe it was that bad

Anyway, at least the BES Z4 isn't like that. In fact it feels somewhat soft compared to how stiff it's supposed to be. Also the ISI cars (GTR, Vette and Camaro) are good.

Most of my "extensive experience" with these cars is limited to the Z4 and Vette as I've done one of these GT3 races in the Z4 and three in the Vette.

I tested the updated Vette (1.62) and couldn't really feel that much of a difference compared to the previous version (1.49) if I'm honest. I mean I find it feels tiny bit better but nothing revolutionary. At least based on quick testing in the dry on two tracks. The thing is though that you can only "see" so much after quick tests/comparisons.

Jyri Kettunen · Sep 14, 2015

Thanks. I'll try the Z4 next.

Stenne · Sep 14, 2015

I'm nervously concidering to perhaps join my first ever on-line racing on friday. Have one question though and it's about how the chat acually works. Do I need a headset with microphone to participate?

I also wonder if it's possible to somehow attend the this weeks race on wednesday as a spectator/bystander, only for the purpose go get acquainted with the situation.

Jyri Kettunen · Sep 14, 2015

I tested the Z4 and managed, exceptionally quickly, to make a setup I'm happy with.

Time permitting I may join ya. So sign me up as a maybe.

Tero Dahlberg · Sep 14, 2015

Stenne said:
I'm nervously concidering to perhaps join my first ever on-line racing on friday. Have one question though and it's about how the chat acually works. Do I need a headset with microphone to participate?

I also wonder if it's possible to somehow attend the this weeks race on wednesday as a spectator/bystander, only for the purpose go get acquainted with the situation.

No need to be in voice chat (TeamSpeak) to participate. I tend not to. I'm too easily distracted I guess

All the communication you should need to see and use is the in-game chat.

The other question is for the staff or someone more knowledgeable to answer.

Hope you decide to join on Friday

Daiman Patel · Sep 14, 2015

Stenne said:
I'm nervously concidering to perhaps join my first ever on-line racing on friday. Have one question though and it's about how the chat acually works. Do I need a headset with microphone to participate?

I also wonder if it's possible to somehow attend the this weeks race on wednesday as a spectator/bystander, only for the purpose go get acquainted with the situation.

Hi Stenne,

I would be great if you joined! No need to be nervous!

We're all friendly, and there's no pressure - it's only a club race.

Regarding your first question, the answer to that is no, you do not need a headset with a microphone. This is only necessary if you would like to join TeamSpeak to chat with other drivers. You can still use TS without a microphone, and just listen in. As for any important information, this will be displayed in the in-game text chat area, so you won't miss anything even if you decide not to use TS. As Tero has said, a number of people prefer not to use TS because they see it as a distraction, but I personally enjoy having a chat, as well as learning from and helping out others where I can.

As for your second question, this also wouldn't be a problem. However, there are only a few people signed up so it might be a good opportunity for you to do some driving instead as practise and to gain confidence.

Frederic Schornstein · Sep 14, 2015

Jyri Kettunen said:
Is there a car in this group that feels like it has the new contact patch model? I tried the Audi other day, and it had that old iRacing style tyre feel to it which I don't care about (hard to put it into words). Not only that, the car felt very lifeless and stiff, no matter how soft I tuned it. Any recommendations?

The 24h Nordschleife Corvette has the new Contact Patch Model all other cars are on the old one, which doesnt have to be such a bad thing e.g. with the Apex Mod I reverted to the old tire model for the moment as they officially confirmed that the new tires are a bit broken.

Jyri Kettunen · Sep 14, 2015

Frederic Schornstein said:
The 24h Nordschleife Corvette has the new Contact Patch Model all other cars are on the old one, which doesnt have to be such a bad thing e.g. with the Apex Mod I reverted to the old tire model for the moment as they officially confirmed that the new tires are a bit broken.

Thanks for the info! I might try the Vette next then, although pretty happy with the Z4 atm.