R3E R3E Racing Club

DND · Dec 15, 2019

JACE323 said:
Am i able to get in? I tried to click the link for information but the link is broken.

You're in. What link is not working?

JACE323 · Dec 15, 2019

the one that says click here for more information

UMC 22 · Dec 15, 2019

Yacouba said:
Did you guys improved the stock settings of the cars or were they good enough ?

My setup was default except for a couple of clicks less wing. Qualied 6th, finished 2nd. The default setups in R3E are generally pretty good, so it's worth focusing on really learning the car and track before worrying about changing them too much.

As Rad said, if possible most of us will take enough fuel to finish the race. Taking fuel usually adds a massive amount to your pit stop, and is rarely offset by any performance gained by being a few kilos lighter.

Wilko Jones · Dec 15, 2019

That link (the one about not being a premium member) will not work properly for a premium member. It took me to a Gift Upgrades link, and I was able to see my Racedepartment membership and expiration there. When I used another browser where I'm not logged into RD, the link takes me to a sign up screen. It seems fine on my end.

TrumpetReich · Dec 15, 2019

I like what the update did for the newer GTs but man did it hit these older models hard. Feels like I'm driving on ice now, just no grip at all.

JACE323 · Dec 15, 2019

Glad to hear I was not the only one who that it felt like they are all on plastic tires. I haven't played a whole bunch of R3, but I never remember anything being that bad. Seems like the tires never want to get up to temp either. Even with maxing the springs out and dropping tire pressure.

PurgerUK · Dec 15, 2019

Sign me up please

Yacouba · Dec 16, 2019

Ross Garland said:
My setup was default except for a couple of clicks less wing. Qualied 6th, finished 2nd. The default setups in R3E are generally pretty good, so it's worth focusing on really learning the car and track before worrying about changing them too much.

As Rad said, if possible most of us will take enough fuel to finish the race. Taking fuel usually adds a massive amount to your pit stop, and is rarely offset by any performance gained by being a few kilos lighter.

Thank you very much, both Of you, for your input. I appreciate it

André Gee · Dec 16, 2019

The RR Section always seems so shorthanded ? Would like to support you guys once in a while, tho I don't know if I can make it on Saturday...

Wilko Jones · Dec 16, 2019

For me, the Skyline is the only car where the tires didnt get up to temperature. The Volvo wants to melt the front tires and the left rear, the 635 sets the front left on fire, and the M3 puts a controllable amount of heat into the tires.

The Volvo and the 635 are struggling for grip. The skyline feels like it needs wider tires, and the M3 is damn near glued to the track compared to the other 3.

The 635 is the fastest in a straight line, but it has no traction control. The M3 seems to be the most agile, but you got to wring it out.

2112 · Dec 16, 2019

The Skyline has definitely been nerfed compared to what it was before the update. Pre-update there would have been no argument that I would use the Skyline. Now, After driving all the cars, the Skyline is last on the list for me. The AWD makes it understeer way to much.

I could get decent (competitive) times out of the Volvo but I think the tires would go way too soon.

I am probably going to go with the M3.

SPC15 · Dec 16, 2019

Unfortunately for me, I am going to miss this week due to business travel.

. Have fun, great combo!!

JACE323 · Dec 16, 2019

The Volvo is definitely struggling for front end grip. No matter what I do I can't get that thing to turn in how I want. Brakes seem to be the worst of the bunch too.

The 635 I find i can manage pretty easy. You still cant push it to hard though. I don't feel like it needs traction control though. I can only get the rear up set if I hit a curb. I can keep the tires pretty well under control too. I think its my favorite so far.

The Skyline likes to slide a LOT. Id imagine it would be on narrower tires do to the AWD. I still found it was my fastest lap by far, just hard to keep it at that pace though. The gearing leaves something to be desired on this track also.

You can tell the M3 was built as a race car first. That thing just feels like its on rails. Just feels like you cant lose a single MPH or you are gonna get eaten by the other cars.

It will be interesting to see what cars are used. There is enough of a difference in them all to make things fun.

Just out of curiosity, what is everyone running for times? Im in the high .42s to low .44s depending on the car.

JACE323 · Dec 16, 2019

Im in.

sc4dr · Dec 16, 2019

JACE323 said:
Im in.

Old thread Bud

JACE323 · Dec 16, 2019

My bad. Must of misread the date. =(

DND · Dec 16, 2019

JACE323 said:
Just out of curiosity, what is everyone running for times? Im in the high .42s to low .44s depending on the car.

Not a whole a lot of time posted since update but they are slower to be sure.
Leaderboard

Also if you want to compare times look here for RD members to add as friends in Raceroom.

sc4dr · Dec 16, 2019

Lol. Just didn’t want you showing up and wondering where everyone went!

brc19 · Dec 16, 2019

First time with this car class. The comments about grip are right on.

Were these cars easier to drive prior to the physics upgrade?

TrumpetReich · Dec 16, 2019

brc19 said:
First time with this car class. The comments about grip are right on.
Were these cars easier to drive prior to the physics upgrade?

I always found them to be a little wild but far move drive-able. You could throw them into the turns at near full speed with just a tap of the brake and hang on fine.