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

[Jack]

But this is the event I want to win the most so, BRING IT!

Known you Sun, you probably will, But i would love to steal it from you (I'll give it all she's got)

 

[Sun Levi]

Honestly, I don't think I understand the car enough to be as competitive as the other events. Out of all the cars we've raced this is the worst car for me at the moment haha, This event is going to be an interesting one!

and of all the events we've done I considered it to be just for fun, no matter what position your in but just enjoying the race & battles, but this one seems to be serious ahaha,

this is going to be good!

 

[Tony]

This event may be a little too expensive for me, I can only afford so many engines

 

[Justin]

I've just managed to set a 1:31.6 while hotlapping with engine damage off, and I honestly think that that is just about how far I can push the car with 100% turbo, no engine limiting and qualifying tyres on a setup that is basically like default apart from slight gear changes and a tweak to aero. Maybe half a second max.

So yeah, your PB lap is definitely a good one Jack.

There is no way in god's name 31's can be done consistently though, that's for sure. The amount of torque in the lower gears once the turbo really kicks in means any low traction slow corner is a pain in these things, and funnily enough Monza just so happens to have two chicanes just like that along with the always difficult Ascari.

The winner here is likely going to be the guy who is the most consistent and finds the best balance between setup, speed, driveability and engine damage in the race. That's what I'll be focusing my practice on for the rest of the week anyway.

You really do feel all of the horsepower throwing this car around Monza though. Excellent combination!

And don't worry Tony, I managed to destroy 7 engines across quali and the race in the US server event at Vallelunga earlier today. I don't think that record will be beaten any time soon.

 

[Noel Spence]

here you are guys try this a got a 1.27.5 with it with no damages , so you will have to adjust gearing for 60 percent boost

 

[Jack]

All the events we've done I considered it to be just for fun, no matter what position your in but just enjoying the race & battles, but this one seems to be serious ahaha,
this is going to be good!

Just hit the nail on the head Sun I do this Just for fun. I don't care a toss where i finish as long as i have FUN. In all the races that i have run it's Fun that has won.

There is no way in god's name 31's can be done consistently though, that's for sure.

The winner here is likely going to be the guy who is the most consistent and finds the best balance between setup, speed, driveability and engine damage in the race.

Agree 100% with you there but is sure does feel real good to hit 1:31 Thou.

 

[Chris]

The only thing I'm worried about for this event is turn 1 of the first lap.
Cold tyres + too much power + very tight chicane = potential disaster.

We're going to have to be very generous in giving each other space if we want to get through the first chicane cleanly.

 

[Noel Spence]

ok guys found a program i have had on my pc for ages and had forgotten about it , you can map buttons on your wheel to your key board , so you can change boost as you go a long conveniently, its called xpadder

 

[Aki Korhonen]

100% barely controllable....?what? 100% its the only way to drive lotus 98t. dont understand.kunos released this awesome car with huge hp and you guys want drive like sunday driver..why dont stick whit lower hp cars then?

 

[Aki Korhonen]

but rules are rules and lets see how it goes

 

[Chris]

100% barely controllable....?what? 100% its the only way to drive lotus 98t. dont understand.kunos released this awesome car with huge hp and you guys want drive like sunday driver..why dont stick whit lower hp cars then?

If you're driving with tyre and fuel simulation off, and with mechanical damage turned off, then of course it'll be easier.
With everything on, 100% is not easy to drive.

This is a racing simulator, and with that, we try to replicate realism, and in reality the Lotus 98T was not able to run more than 2 laps at 100% boost (5.5 Bar), before the engine starts to hurt. That's just a fact, look it up.

At 60% boost, it can still do 300kp/h.
I'd hardly call that "Sunday Driver".

And, now that server controls will be coming in soon, we will enforce that mechanical damage be turned on.

 

[Aki Korhonen]

If you're driving with tyre and fuel simulation off, and with mechanical damage turned off, then of course it'll be easier.
With everything on, 100% is not easy to drive.

This is a racing simulator, and with that, we try to replicate realism, and in reality the Lotus 98T was not able to run more than 2 laps at 100% boost (5.5 Bar), before the engine starts to hurt. That's just a fact, look it up.

At 60% boost, it can still do 300kp/h.
I'd hardly call that "Sunday Driver".

And, now that server controls will be coming in soon, we will enforce that mechanical damage be turned on.

ok

 

[GB-Lee]

I might bring tea and biscuits maybe a few sandwiches if its a Sunday drive, I raced at Mugello last Sunday with the same setting 100% damage and so on, from what I gathered everyone enjoyed it

 

[Ashley Cowan]

Grest thinking @Lee Williamson . Do you think you could pop into Mark & Spence or even Selfridges and pick us Aussies up a nice scarf and hat? We only have AFL ones here.
Also does anyone know if more than 10% boost will blow a hat off?

 

[GB-Lee]

Should be ok at 10% boost but anything over then goggles are advised

 

[Paul Luck]

Count me in please, and big yes to mechanical damage on. This is a sim not an arcade racer.

 

[Michael Young]

With a bit more practice I've been able to achieve 1.37's on an optimum track, med tires with damage on (60%boost). I'm really enjoying this car just need to nail those kerb runs that give you so much time

Oh yah, sigh me up please.

 

[Chris]

With a bit more practice I've been able to achieve 1.37's on an optimum track, med tires with damage on (60%boost). I'm really enjoying this car just need to nail those kerb runs that give you so much time

Oh yah, sigh me up please.

You may want to try practicing on a "Green" track, because those are the track conditions we'll be using

 

[Michael Young]

You may want to try practicing on a "Green" track, because those are the track conditions we'll be using

ofc, but you have to know how the car behaves before you start driving on ice xD

 

[Chris]

When the track is green, it's actually not too shabby, there's still decent grip.
Dusty tracks however, they're a totally different kettle of fish