AC Rookies: Abarth 500 AC @ Nordschleife (Live Stream) - Monday April 10, 2017

[doghouse]

Oh my, I was just about to head off to bed before I got an alert from this thread. Ive still got to stay up for another 5 hours yet

Hah. And I totally forgot we're in BST not GMT at the mo. No falling asleep at the wheel, matey!

 

[Joseph Wright]

Hah. And I totally forgot we're in BST not GMT at the mo. No falling asleep at the wheel, matey!

Im behind the mic. If I fall asleep the stream will run for like 10 hours

 

[#SPMedia]

I've been up since 4:45am if that makes you feel any better. Usually up at (or before) 5:00am every weekday.

No wonder you drive so slow in every race

 

[doghouse]

Im behind the mic. If I fall asleep the stream will run for like 10 hours

Of course! Hah. And I'm sure snoring isn't quite commentating either... *grins*

 

[Brandon Wright]

i,ll be nice as pie,pretty plzzzzzzz..

It's up.

No wonder you drive so slow in every race

ZING!!!

 

[pjcforpres2020]

Wow - so stock setup rear end loves to kick out big time! Especially under any sort of threshold braking.

I did some tweaks that make it a lot more stable under braking, and more predictable - especially under braking. The rear will still kick out, but it is much more graceful about it and easier to recover.

Biggest thing - for those just wondering - was pumping the tire pressure up in the rears to get better balance between the front and rear.

I have:
Front - 17PSI
Rear - 22PSI

This has the rear's running about 1PSI higher under racing conditions, which gives a much better balance to the rear.

My Other tweaks:
Aero:
Rear Wing - 2

Alignment:
Rear Toe - 21

Suspension
Wheel Rate Front - 100
Wheel Rate Rear - 75

Ride Height - 20 all around

ARB Rear - 1

 

[kamackeris]

do i or don't i stay up playing pretend race cars till nearly 3am??? ok sign me up for the reserve list...what's the ping like for us UK guys on the US server ??

 

[doghouse]

do i or don't i stay up playing pretend race cars till nearly 3am??? ok sign me up for the reserve list...what's the ping like for us UK guys on the US server ??

I'm just buzzing around now and am averaging 105ms.

 

[pjcforpres2020]

do i or don't i stay up playing pretend race cars till nearly 3am??? ok sign me up for the reserve list...what's the ping like for us UK guys on the US server ??

Depends on your internet connection - I have been racing from the USA on Euro servers a lot, and usually am around 150 to the UK ones - which is more than acceptable. Done a lot of bumper to bumper GT3 racing with that and had no issues getting into people due to ping.

 

[Brandon Wright]

do i or don't i stay up playing pretend race cars till nearly 3am??? ok sign me up for the reserve list...what's the ping like for us UK guys on the US server ??

It varies but I've seen in the 200's and not had any problems. You should be fine.

 

[fuPz]

Will do! Unless @doghouse wants to hit the sack early and let you have his spot.

Should I join the practice and see if there are no shows... or how do I know if I move up from the waitlist? Thx!

 

[kamackeris]

Should I join the practice and see if there are no shows... or how do I know if I move up from the waitlist? Thx!

I'm in the practice right now... Just join I would say

 

[Brandon Wright]

Please don't, otherwise people who have signed up won't have room to get in. I'll let you know in about an hour if we have room.

 

[kamackeris]

Please don't, otherwise people who have signed up won't have room to get in. I'll let you know in about an hour if we have room.

Bugger... Shall I leave then? Having so much fun!

 

[Brandon Wright]

You can hang around for about 20 more minutes but when I restart for practice we'll need to make way for everyone who signed up. I'll let you know 10 minutes before qualifying (half past the hour) if we have any room.

 

[kamackeris]

You can hang around for about 20 more minutes but when I restart for practice we'll need to make way for everyone who signed up. I'll let you know 10 minutes before qualifying (half past the hour) if we have any room.

i'll jump back in then !!

 

[fuPz]

Please don't, otherwise people who have signed up won't have room to get in. I'll let you know in about an hour if we have room.

ok!

 

[Brandon Wright]

Server is up for practice, qualifying will start in 40 minutes. Remember Joseph may pop in with some post race questions for the stream afterwards. Remember to use your real name in the game and on TS. Everyone should have time for two timed laps in qualifying.

 

[kamackeris]

Off to go play some mlb the show (go blue jays)...let me know if I can race!

 

[Idylhours]

I'll be a little late.