Rally - "Ageless Escort" - Mon 21st February & Tues 22nd February 2011

[James Knowles]

I did a test last night with the Escort on Sipirkakim with tarmac mod. It could have been better, but still a decent run

Your lines look good and tight, Roy. Impressive....

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

Ole Marius Myrvold - Ole Myrvold - EU

 

[Damien Jones]

Damien Jones - DJones - OC

 

[Warren Dawes]

Some tips about the set up of this car?
Balance of the brakes?

Wish I could help Robb, but for my test runs, I used default setup. I didn't find the brakes too bad actually. Maybe best to experiment a bit and see what suits you, most people vary with brake bias anyway depending on their personal driving style, and type of Controller (as you are no doubt finding these days :wink: )

Maybe someone else here, more familiar with RWD, can help.

 

[Warren Dawes]

I did a test last night with the Escort on Sipirkakim with tarmac mod. It could have been better, but still a decent run

Nice driving Roy. :doublethumb:

I've been looking for feedback re the Sipirkakim tarmac mod Stage (I've never used it before for a Rally). What did you think about it, did it suit the Escort? Based on your run, I'd guess it drove very well.

 

[Roy Magnes]

Thanks Driving the Escort anywhere is like driving a sledgehammer with the shaft first. But on the tarmac it is all about lifting off the trottle when the rear starts to slide. If you listen closely, I lift off allmost more than I push the trottle during my run. Driving this car fast is - at least on Sipirkakim with tarmac - all about keeping the car straight and following the racingline. But it is enjoyable, I think it is possible to make up a lot of time here if you are brave enough On the gravel and snow it is more about getting the angle into the corner, but not overdoing it resulting in spins and offs. The car is a bit understeered, so it takes a bit of practise, at least on the sharper coners at low speed.

I am really looking forward to this rally, the Escort is a rewarding car to drive when you get the hang of it. Plus it looks good

 

[Aaron DeMarre]

I had a lot of issues in my Sipirkakim test, it was definitely the most difficult surface for me. Not saying it should be removed at all, especially since I have issues with Sipir on any surface. But I was surprised to make it thru without a DNF on the first pass.

Overall I think this is the best RWD car they have released. I actually found myself enjoying driving it, which is a first for me in RWD

 

[Rick Bamford]

Man I miss a handbrake in the RWD cars

 

[Senad Subasic]

I put light fog instead of medium fog on SS2, can't select medium fog for some reason.

 

[Nigel Atkins]

right i think i`ve solved my problem, i was always struggling to get the car going in a straight line so i putin a deadzone on my wheel a bingo i can keep on track for more than a few hundred metres now

shame the handbrake doesnt work as i`ve rigged up my sequenshal shifter up as a handbrake, but you dont realy miss it in this car on gravel lol

Nigel Atkins (Marmiteman) - Europe

 

[Warren Dawes]

I put light fog instead of medium fog on SS2, can't select medium fog for some reason.

Oops!! My mistake for not checking that one.

Thanks Senad, I have upddated the main post.

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

Damn, frustrating that I am unable to get sound on the fraps-captures on my old PC which I have RBR on. I had a blast on Sipirkakim, but it was not anywhere the way Roy it did.

I also know that I'm totally unable to win this rally what so ever. It is just way to fun to drive completely sideways on wet gravel and snow!

 

[Warren Dawes]

shame the handbrake doesnt work as i`ve rigged up my sequenshal shifter up as a handbrake, but you dont realy miss it in this car on gravel lol

Yep, no handbrake is a pity. Actually, you do need it for a few tight turns on the gravel stages, but you certainly don't need it for the snow stage (no problem getting sideways there :eek: ) or the Tarmac stage (it grips and turns fine on tarmac :wink: ).

When I was testing, I found myself instinctively grabbing the handbrake as the car went almost straight on.

 

[Rick Bamford]

Ok, this might be a little late but something I figured out today. The Mk2 escort in the Group H pack is a little different to the one in the VHC car pack. Make sure you are testing with the right one or you will get a shock when you change packs. I did

 

[James Knowles]

Warren-I think I am going to bail on this one. Feel free to scrub my requested server time.

Busy rally week on RSRBR2011, and this whole steering thing is quite frustrating.

See ya next week...

Thanks!

 

[Senad Subasic]

Why is this session listed, nobody requested it, as far as I can see?

USZ Start: 11.00GMT Monday *

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

When I was testing, I found myself instinctively grabbing the handbrake as the car went almost straight on.

For once I have a sliiiiight advantage - I refuse to use handbrake while I drive S2000. I feel it is more effective without. So I am used to it

 

[Łukasz Demolin]

Dang. Wanted to jump right into the EU session, but I haven't installed the update yet (not to mention lack of practice). Can I have a session tomorrow or should be ashamed of myself and just give up?

 

[Terri Buenaflor]

^I think there are 2 more sessions to be race on later

 

[Yann Laprevotte]

I just download and install the update+the car pack right now, doesn't take so much time. If you start now you might be able to get everything sorted before the start of EU.