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• American Classic TRANS-AM: October 12, 2012

[dlrws6]

I would prefer 11 or 12, but 13 would work for me too.

 

[RickS95]

Okay so far the sign up sheet is like so:

DudeTuna - LFA
dlrws6 - Z06
RickS95 - Z06
WolfpackS2k - SLS
GrumpyTuna - SLR
Grilled Tuna - SLR

So until we have more than 8 people I would prefer if nobody else picks the Z06.  Keep in mind I've done extensive testing (IMO at least) that has determined that any of these cars are capable of winning.  I'm confident the winner will be decided by who makes the fewest mistakes, not because of what car they're driving.  Also, people can change which car they want to drive up to 2 weeks before the race date (TBD) as long as it's still available.

I will make another separate thread later today so that the individual race info will be easy to find for everyone.

After some very early testing in A-Spec mode, I'd like to rescind my choice and leave the Z06 open for the time being.  After a few races, it's the slowest of the three cars I've played with. 

[Wolfpack987]

sure thing

[RickS95]

After careful consideration during what's been an awful late afternoon of football games, I've concluded the Corvette is going to kill someone (and it's slow), I can't tolerate the sound of the SLR, and the SLS doesn't want to stop so I'll go with the lesser of the four evils, which also happens to be the fastest car by far, and pick the Lexus. 

[Wolfpack987]

Interesting analysis.  Personally I didn't find the LFA to be the fastest and I found it to be the twitchiest vehicle.  I would agree the Z06 is the slowest, but not by much.

New selection noted.  Also stay tuned for a new thread just for the coming event...

[RickS95]

Interesting analysis.  Personally I didn't find the LFA to be the fastest and I found it to be the twitchiest vehicle.  I would agree the Z06 is the slowest, but not by much.

New selection noted.  Also stay tuned for a new thread just for the coming event...

This could make for an interesting race because it sounds like different driving styles might produce noteworthy differences in performance.  I thought the Z06 was the twitchiest and slowest.  The two Mercs seemed very evenly matched, just a few tenths separated my times.  I thought the two Mercs and the Lexus were more planted than the Z06, particularly coming out of turns as I could put my right foot through the firewall and not die...even with warm tires, I'd spin the Z06. 

While I never ran what I'd consider a good lap in the Z06, my best time was 1:50.005.  I was low to mid-1:49s in both Mercs, but I think I'll see 47s in the Lexus when all is said and done. 

[Wolfpack987]

I recorded similar times to what you posted above, for those 3 cars.  I was able to record my fastest times in the LFA (mid to high 1:48s) however I was least consistent in that car and felt that the tire wear affected it more.  The others (Benzes in particular) were much more consistent performers for me.

[RickS95]

I recorded similar times to what you posted above, for those 3 cars.  I was able to record my fastest times in the LFA (mid to high 1:48s) however I was least consistent in that car and felt that the tire wear affected it more.  The others (Benzes in particular) were much more consistent performers for me.

I really tried to run the cars through a full life of a set of tires.  I kept killing myself in the Z06 and stopped.  I couldn't stand the sound of the SLR and stopped.  I couldn't stop the car in the SLS and stopped.  I didn't find much wrong with the LFA (the sound is an 'acquired taste') but got bored and stopped.  Not sure about tire wear but I figure it's the lesser of the four evils so I'll make due somehow. 

[DudeTuna]

Are you guys using racing soft tires?

[RickS95]

Are you guys using racing soft tires?

I think it calls for racing hards.

[DudeTuna]

Are you guys using racing soft tires?

I think it calls for racing hards.

Thank you and I found it.

Gentlemen's Racers - showroom stock
-Corvette ZR1 '09
-Corvette Z06 '06
-Lexus LFA
-Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
-Mercedes-Benz SLR AMG
-no modifications allowed
-race hard tires

*If there is another Premium dealership FR exotic that anyone would like to be included or considered please let me know (but don't ask about the Viper ACR).  And to repeat, only front engine, rear wheel drive coupes.  

Wolfpack, what will the tire/ fuel wear be set to?

[Wolfpack987]

Thank you for asking.  I thought I already posted that and if I hadn't I apologize!  The setting for tires/fuel will be "fast".

[Wolfpack987]

Since the next race's format has been set up let's move all discussion for the next event to this thread:

http://www.supatunagt.com/smf/index.php?topic=2209.msg53461#msg53461

Less clutter will lead to less confusion pre-race for everyone.