AC Lotus 98T @ Monza - Sat 26th July 2014

Chris · Jul 18, 2014

Saturday Night is open-wheeler night!
"Back to a time where man was forced to wrestle machines that had 1200 brake horse power, and yet weighed only 540 kilos. You best pack some spare underwear for this one."

Special Notes:

Book your slots in time from 19:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) onwards which leaves you with a 60 minute time frame to complete your booking on the server. If you can't book in time make sure to sign out before 19:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) so your spot can go to somebody else.

Passwords are sent via private message on the forums before the booking starts
Minimum number of sign ups for event to go ahead: 4

Cars: Lotus 98T
Track: Monza

Booking: 19:00 AEST (09:00 GMT)
Practice: 20:00 AEST (10:00 GMT)
Qualifying: 20:30 AEST (10:30 GMT)
Race: 20:45 AEST (10:45 GMT) 25 laps

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Entry List

Chris Stacey
Sun Levi
Jack Trooper
Tony Binelli
David Armstrong
Noel Spence
Jamie Pyatt
Michael Young
Dewald Nel
Ashley Cowan
Justin Talent
James Scanlan
Aki Korhonen
Lee Williamson
Paul Luck
Michael Stead
Jan Salat
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Ashley Cowan · Jul 18, 2014

Ok, I'll sign up.
But I just want ever one to be aware of the **** Your Pants Feature.

I was cruising around nicely in this thing on default settings, really enjoying it. Getting confident under braking and 1.5 seconds a lap faster then just becoming consistent. I then notice the 60% on the dash for the turbo boost. Somehow I discover Ctrl+3 makes it 30%, Ctrl+4 makes it 40%.
Well Ctrl+0 makes the boost 100% and you basically **** your pants.

Sun Levi · Jul 18, 2014

Sign me up Chris! Can't wait for this one!

Just drove the car round Silverstone and it's awesome!

Jack · Jul 19, 2014

Ashley Cowan said:
Ok, I just want ever one to be aware of the **** Your Pants Feature.
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Is that because the harness holds you in so tight you can't put
your head between your legs and kiss your arse goodbye

Ashley Cowan · Jul 19, 2014

Just read the boost is changed by just using the numbers. No need for the "Control Key" and the number. Also apparently it destroys the engine after more than a lap.
I assume most of us run with damage off which may present a problem as 100% is worth as much as 4 seconds a lap at Monza.

Put your thinking cap on @Chris Stacey.

And Jack - The acceleration of this thing in 2nd and 3rd. I have never seen anything like it!

Chris · Jul 19, 2014

Ashley Cowan said:
Just read the boost is changed by just using the numbers. No need for the "Control Key" and the number. Also apparently it destroys the engine after more than a lap.
I assume most of us run with damage off which may present a problem as 100% is worth as much as 4 seconds a lap at Monza.

Put your thinking cap on @Chris Stacey.

And Jack - The acceleration of this thing in 2nd and 3rd. I have never seen anything like it!

Until Kunos model the engine damage sufficiently, it's probably wise to stay away from 100% boost. Haha

But, it makes it more strategic.
I just wish we could assign the boost +/- to something on the wheel, or shifter rather than having to reach for numbers on the keyboard

Jack · Jul 19, 2014

This thing is killer the gear change from 2nd to 3rd gets me all side ways.
I'm pushing as hard as i can i just got 1:32:2xx with 80% Boost if i go to 100 % boost i just keep sliding and wasting my tyres. So keep practicing I Suppose.

Chris · Jul 19, 2014

Jack Trooper said:
This thing is killer the gear change from 2nd to 3rd gets me all side ways.
I'm pushing as hard as i can i just got 1:32:2xx with 80% Boost if i go to 100 % boost i just keep sliding and wasting my tyres. So keep practicing I Suppose.

This thing is beyond crazy.
The torque when the turbo kicks in is just plain scary haha

I think I'm actually in love with it lol

Jack · Jul 19, 2014

Chris Stacey said:
I think I'm actually in love with it lol

Oh Yeah Baby Me to SO MUCH FUN as much as the Lotus 49

Justin · Jul 19, 2014

In for this already. This car is all sorts of awesome. The rush of acceleration when you push the turbo to 100% is ridiculous!

Sun Levi · Jul 19, 2014

Jack Trooper said:
This thing is killer the gear change from 2nd to 3rd gets me all side ways.
I'm pushing as hard as i can i just got 1:32:2xx with 80% Boost if i go to 100 % boost i just keep sliding and wasting my tyres. So keep practicing I Suppose.

1:32?! I'm pushing my ass off with 80% and my best atm is only 1:34.142! And I can't see where I can gain any more time

Jack · Jul 19, 2014

Sun Levi said:
1:32?! I'm pushing my ass off with 80% and my best atm is only 1:34.142! And I can't see where I can gain any more time

WOW Every dog has there day !!!! haven"t reproduce that 1:32 but hitting
1:33:3xx consistently. I just blown away at how deep you can go under brakes and how early you can hit full throttle,(Except that first Chicane) I'm still losing time through Ascari I think that's what its call the left and right hander before the back straight . I just had a run on Qualify tyres and got a 1:31:225 with 100% Boost

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Sun Known you and the others you will nail it I'm sure of that.

Sun Levi · Jul 19, 2014

Damn man, I was running on quali tyres and low fuel when I got the 1:34!

I was running default setup with tweaked gear ratio, Gonna need more practise before this race for sure hahaha

Chris · Jul 19, 2014

Practice is for sure the word of the day for this one haha.

I did a 1:39.9 with 60% boost, medium tyres on a green track.
I then tried to go up to 80% just to see what kind of time I could get... In the wall. lol

Scrambles · Jul 19, 2014

Sign me up please boss

Michael Young · Jul 19, 2014

1.31 :O ??? long way to for me then T.T xD

Ashley Cowan · Jul 19, 2014

Jack Trooper said:
WOW Every dog has there day !!!! haven"t reproduce that 1:32 but hitting
1:33:3xx consistently. I just blown away at how deep you can go under brakes and how early you can hit full throttle,(Except that first Chicane) I'm still losing time through Ascari I think that's what its call the left and right hander before the back straight . I just had a run on Qualify tyres and got a 1:31:225 with 100% Boost .

Sun Known you and the others you will nail it I'm sure of that.

I have worked for hours to try and get within 2 seconds of you @ 80%. Studied ever word of your post to find the answer and the word "consistently" is p*ing me off.

The only thing consistent about this week will be the phone call my work gets everyday at 8am "Oh sorry can't shake this cold, better stay away".