LM55 @ Jops GP - Thu 15th November 2012

Knut Omdal Tveito · Nov 9, 2012

Server name: RACEDEPARTMENT.COM GTL
Class: LM55: Aston Martin DBR2 ( Download ), Ferrari 250 Testarossa ( Download ), Jaguar D-Type ( Download )
Track: Jops Grand prix de la Neuveville ( Download )

See Main Forum for Official Race Time Clock
-------------Race 1-------------------------
Practice start time: GMT 20.00 (20 mins)
Qualification start time: GMT 20.20 (single lap)
Race start time: GMT 20.30 ( 12 laps)
-------------Race 2 -------------------------
Practice start time: GMT 21.00 (20 mins)
Qualification start time: GMT 21.20 (single lap)
Race start time: GMT 21.30 ( 12 laps)

Note 1: Only use skins that come with the mod.
Note 2: We are using the SIMBIN lobby for this event. See here how to switch lobby
Note 3: Free car choice

Server password: click here
Racing rules: click here

Entry List:

Knut Omdal Tveito
Senad Subasic
Rupe Wilson
Jack Smith
Hans Sneep
Carlos Diaz
Alberto Tescara
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Roland's Thursday quite-likely-that-I'll-make-it-for-this-one lounge:

Roland Warmenhoven
Stuart Thomson
Philip Brown
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Rules:
This is being held in our Club, using Club Rules, and should be driven in that spirit.

Carlos Diaz · Nov 14, 2012

any particular Jaaaaaag or it doesn't matter which of the two years?

Carlos Diaz · Nov 14, 2012

I drove the Aston and the Jaaaaaag first.

Then I jumped in the Ferrari and I was like "WOW, this car actually has tires made out of rubber and not soap!!!!".

I can't imagine the Ferrari was so much easier to drive than the other 2 in real life. If that's the case, I hope the other guys made twice as much money as the Ferrari drivers.

Either way, the gents that actually drove these beasts must have had balls of titanium and nerves of steel.

Knut Omdal Tveito · Nov 14, 2012

The two jags are not too different, but I would stick to the 57'. Also note that there is two tyre options. The Vintage tyre is stiffer construction and has a sharper handling. The other tyre is more loose but very forgiving on the limit.

Knut Omdal Tveito · Nov 14, 2012

Practice with Rupe last night:

Rupe Wilson · Nov 14, 2012

oh no

Just been having a blast with Hans ...its going to be gooooood

Stuart Thomson · Nov 15, 2012

OK - Looks like I'll be around for Race2 at least. Could someone post in here when Race1 is finished and you're rolled to Prac2 pls?

I'll prob stick to the Jag, as there's a chanve I will be placing myself outside a quantity of some nourishing booze.

Hic.

Rupe Wilson · Nov 15, 2012

No prob's,

Would highly recommend Knut's setup's as they make all 3 LM55 cars a pleasure to drive,
there very stable and also allow for a bit of sidways fun with control, even in a relaxed state.
And as we know "Power is nothing without Control"

Jack Smith · Nov 15, 2012

Hi Knut. Just to clarify. I had not signed up...just said I would sign up if I am not in the woods. I just checked now and I see I'm not in the woods

, but I am on the list.
Well don't panic...stay calm..sit down and rest quietly...three deep breasts... I mean breaths. I am now scheduled for a dentist appointment in about an hour and I hope to be home in time to participate. I am now downloading all required mods and plan to join in when I return. I am donating a couple of my teeth to my sister.

I will not have had time for any practice but I don't think the guys will mind.

Rupe Wilson · Nov 15, 2012

Have fun Jack

Knut Omdal Tveito · Nov 15, 2012

I might be there a little late, but before qualy starts

Alberto Tescara · Nov 15, 2012

Hey guys,
I'm new to GTL but would like to try a online race.
If you don't mind I would join the race.

Rupe Wilson · Nov 15, 2012

Hello, Alberto.
the more the merrier,glad you can join us..

just shout if you need help...
you will find some setups for the cars in here... may help... ..http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/forums/gtl-setups.66/
See you on track..
We start in about 1 hour...but there usually people there before hand...
and a good crew on T/speak ...

Alberto Tescara · Nov 15, 2012

Thanks, for the setup link!

I just had to download the money cheat but i think I'm ready now.

See you later!

Senad Subasic · Nov 15, 2012

I might not make it after all. Still some consequences of my tumble last week.

Carlos Diaz · Nov 15, 2012

WOW, these beasts are a handful, but not in a Porsche 935 way. They are fun to try to keep on the road, always requiring your alertness and quite a bit of finesse.

Hans was doing great in Race1, I was trying hard to keep up with him and would have had a hell of a battle with him but it seems like he got a bit nervous and had a couple of offs and handed me first place. Due to the fact that our resident alien never qualies and that some of the guys behind me were having some trouble I was able to sneak away with first in the DBR.

For race 2 I grab the Ferrari and I think it will be a lot easier to successfully complete a race in this car without spinning or crashing due to it's more composed nature compared to the other beasts. I had the setup good enough to get me Q2 but then I went into the garage and I reduced rear camber from 2.1 to 1.9, softened the rear dampers a bit, and added one degree of tow out. BIG MISTAKE!!!! This has happened to me before, where last minute, untested changes make the car VERY different from where I last had it. I should really not do that anymore.
I ended up spinning it several times lol. But it was still fun nonetheless.

Alberto Tescara
Welcome aboard Alberto, I hope we see more of you, you did spectacular tonite.

Thanks for all your hard work Stu and Knut!

Alberto Tescara · Nov 15, 2012

Thanks guys, for the friendly welcome it was great fun!

I hope I can join you next time.

And thank you for organising this event!

Carlos Diaz · Nov 16, 2012

I forgot to ask you guys if there was any lagging from me today. Since no one said anything though, I will assume that no news is good news and figure that there wasn't any.

Jack Smith · Nov 16, 2012

A nice match of car and track. I choose the Aston for race 1 and the Jaq for race 2. The Aston is a powerhouse but I found it easier to control than the Jag because most of my limited practice time was in the Aston. The Jag was kind of learn as you go and after a few mishaps( too much throttle at times causing needless spins) I was way behind but slowly gained some composure although my pace way too slow to be competitive; however, in the Aston I faired quite well.
What a different drving experience theses cars are.

More please.
Thanks Knut. Lots of fun..cheers to all drivers.

Knut Omdal Tveito · Nov 16, 2012

Carlos Diaz said:
I forgot to ask you guys if there was any lagging from me today. Since no one said anything though, I will assume that no news is good news and figure that there wasn't any.

I didn't see any lag last night