F1 2010 Time Trial Week #7 Melbourne, Austrailia (Wet)

[Anthony Lucas]

Hey everyone,

Welcome to time trial week this is basically people will drive lap times on designated tracks and post their times here. Also if you could provide some kind of proof say photo or for 360 and PS3 users just leave a gamertag/PS3 ID so one of our staff can just verify these times are not false.

This weeks track is Melbourne (Wet)

So basically you can put in as many laps as possible and your best can be posted here:

The closing day for this thread and results for times is Tuesday next at 9pm (UK Time)

The race settings are as follows

Dynamic Racing Line: Off
TCS: Off
ABS: Off
Gears: Manual/Auto

I needed to ellaborate on this as there are a few people who are putting up times with aids on and these times will not count.

Cheers Peeps and enjoy

Rules:
- upload your picture to www.tinypic.com (or make a nice video)
- post your picture here at the forum
- don't upload pictures directly to the forum
- take a screenshot with your best time showing or of the ranks
- no driving aids are allowed
- mention if you did your time on a PC, xbox or ps3

 

[Ramon Alonso]

After 40 mistake laden laps on a Red Bull, I was able to do a 1:29.703. My weakspots are at turns 9 and 3, mostly 9 would bust my lap because of missing the braking spot. A 1:28 is real if I get my **** together, and a 27 if I loose my mind. I'm using Ramon van Rijn's setup. Hopefully I'll be able to get some pointers when I see some videos, they have helped me a lot.

 

[Mike Alman]

well ive just done a 132.391 on the quick set up so i'll see what that set up you're using produces, my trouble is i've not had game that long an started doin a career in a virgin an only got up to Silverstone so any tracks after Silv or like Melb in the wet, are like a new learnin curve, but have abandoned career mode now for TT woo hoo

 

[Tomas Torasen]

First attempt:
Tomas Töråsen - McLaren - 1,25;9

 

[Fahad Gaffoor]

stonking lap tomas.. tell me wats ur secret???

im gonna suck this week pretty bad.. i bad enough in melbourne on dry conditions.. and wet?? i think i should forget it...

 

[Tomas Torasen]

Thanks, Fahad. I really dont know what should be possible here. I have to work more on setup and try to push harder on my next try.

 

[Derek Kind]

Oooh, this is intriguing - I've never time trialed in the wet, but this will be a good place to start.

EDIT: Didn't check leaderboards before trialing, and got a shock when my 1:25.797 is the best non-assist so far. I know that time can come way down with some consistent driving, so I'm sure Thomas will be in the 1:24s before the week is out (or sooner).

 

[Graham Hope]

@Fahad - Are you using Ramon van Rijns set up or do you have your own? After shaving 2 secs off my time with your set up at Silverstone I need to know.

@Mike - Snap, I came here looking for a set up for the Virgin at Silverstone, did end up doing the GP and finishing 20th, career abandoned for now because this is much more fun.

This should be interesting, my first attempt at manual gears, I've got a couple of mates interested as well who are in the same position, 360, control pad, never used manual and fairly new to the game so we may get a tight competition at the bottom of the table as well. Personally I'll be happy to get within 10 secs of the top times.

 

[Fahad Gaffoor]

@bob - i haven't tried the track yet.. im at work.. i will have to go home and first drive a few laps with default setups.. and then maybe work out something from there.. and pls bring all your friends into the competition.. its not a matter beating tomas u know.. u get to share.. and most importantly.. improve ur own skills..

 

[Graham Hope]

I can't get to work because of the weather here so I've done a bit of work from home this morning, now it's time for F1. One of my friends has joined already so hopefully he'll have a try today as well.

 

[Fahad Gaffoor]

@bob - tats nice to hear.. im off to home now.. will give it a go once i get there..

@derek - congrats mate.. its between u and tomas i see this time..

 

[Graham Hope]

Woohoo, just got a 1:37.516 (I think) first ever non assist time on the leaderboard. 658th on XBox Live but only looks to be a handful above without assists. I made a lot of mistakes (forgetting to change gear for one) and was over cautious as well, I'm sure I can bring that below 1:35..... Famous last words. Anyways, need to go back to work now but I'll hopefully get another chance tonight.

 

[Tomas Torasen]

Oooh, this is intriguing - I've never time trialed in the wet, but this will be a good place to start.

EDIT: Didn't check leaderboards before trialing, and got a shock when my 1:25.797 is the best non-assist so far. I know that time can come way down with some consistent driving, so I'm sure Thomas will be in the 1:24s before the week is out (or sooner).

Well at the moment youre leading mate, so dont hype me down to 1,24 just yet Should be a nice challenge this. I love driving in the wet! Nort particularly fond of this track though.
PS. And dont forget to post your time with a picture, some people just mentioned their lap times last week and that does'nt count as valid.

 

[Fahad Gaffoor]

i suck at this track... so haven't bothered to give it try yet.. and yes pls.. post ur leaderboard screenshot

 

[Tomas Torasen]

Here you go, Derek. Your turn...



Tomas Töråsen - PC - McLaren - 1,25;461

 

[Graham Hope]

Very nice, I'm only 12 seconds off the pace. haha

 

[Tomas Torasen]

do you use a wheel, Graham?

 

[Jean-Francois Matte]

Oups I tought just posting the time with the gametag was OK, since it's easy to verify...I'll post pics then !

 

[Jean-Francois Matte]

There you go, 1.29.6 after about an hour...

 

[Ramon Alonso]

I'm running on the PS3, check the guy in 1st place. Sorry for the pic, all I got is a phone camera.