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[DudeTuna]

that's probably good advice.  I'll try it if I attend.

on 17 laps, I wonder if that's a type-o.  seems like a lot.

I know LOL for me that would be like a two hour race  



edit: Is '05 no chicane? I never can remember, but if it is then that is probably not too bad.

[EX_stream_tuna]

I think '05 has one of each... chicane and not. but I think this is the chicane.

I know that some cars get 4:00 laps so I did the math and that makes 68 minutes of solid racing, not to mention off-track incidents, pit stops, AND the fact that Clios are not Enzos... so yea it will be way over an hour for sure.

I'll make the suggestion that it should be a little shorter, I think.

[EX_stream_tuna]

sorry I haven't been copying this here lately.  been really out of it and not usually attending these races, though a good group of respectable racers seems to be showing up on a regular basis.

you are all always welcome and a huge part of what makes the event fun.

this week: Scuderiaz No Tuningz on Sportsesez, On Spaz

[DudeTuna]

sorry I haven't been copying this here lately.  been really out of it and not usually attending these races, though a good group of respectable racers seems to be showing up on a regular basis.

you are all always welcome and a huge part of what makes the event fun.

this week: Scuderiaz No Tuningz on Sportsesez, On Spaz

Thanks Ex.

[DudeTuna]

[DudeTuna]

I was going to hop in this for a bit today. If anyone would care to join me, make sure you friend GT_Saturday.

[DudeTuna]

That was a blast.

[DudeTuna]

Actually, these cars would be fun at lots of tracks.

[EX_stream_tuna]

good, I'm glad you made it out and had fun.  I'm posting new specs for this week... something a bit different cuz I'm weird like that.

but don't let the FGT's scare anyone away.  They are very managable at this HP and weight.

tickets can be sent to anyone who doesn't have one.  1/3 chance of getting an FGT with a lvl 24 ticket means you probably will only need to "flip" the ticket 3 times.  If you're really lucky, first try.  SOmetimes it does take longer though.

Get your ticket requests in now should we need to find an open send slot for someone.

Hope to see some of you out there!

[DudeTuna]

Cool, cool.

[DudeTuna]

3pm EST usual start time for lounge, short pre-race and then full race.  Add "GT_Saturday" for appropriate lounge.

Updating OP for this week's specs: Click link for more details
Main Event Thread

(Discussion Thread on PS Community)
Discussion Thread


Massively Detuned Formula GT's

Vehicles Formula GT
 
PP N/A
HP 550
Weight 580

 
Tire Restriction Racing Tires (choice)
Vehicle Tuning Unrestricted
Aero Kits Unrestricted

Course Settings
Date - 08-18-2012 3:00pm EDT
Course - Grand Valley East
Laps - TBD/Vote (usual 45-60min style race)
      
    
Event Settings
Start Type Normal Start
 
Grid Order Normal Grid
Boost Off
Penalty Off
Race Finish Delay 180 sec
Visible Damage On
Mechanical Damage Light
Slipstream Strength Weak
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption On
Grip Reduction when Off Track Real

 
Regulation Settings
Skid Force Recovery Off
Active Steering Off
ASM Off
Driving Line Optional
TCS Optional
ABS Optional

 

 Please send a Friend Request to GT_Saturday to join in on the fun!


 Meet up in the GT_Saturday lounge at 3 p.m.


 

*Special Note*

adding 30kg of weight will meet requirements, and sliding weight toward the front may help with spin-out issues.  No need for ASM, as these are fairly tame after reducing power and adding TCS if you feel you still need it.  If you need a car to drive, just ask someone to send you a level 24 ticket, which can be flipped to obtain this car.  1/3 chance each time.

I tried some laps in this FGT in offline practice. It really isn't that bad, but I only do 50 second laps using racing soft tires. Anything faster and I'm tagging walls or pointing the wrong way. I'm sure the car can go much faster without me in it.

I'll attempt it online.

[DudeTuna]

Way to go. Storm and Cip and everyone else. Harsh for me these FGT. I can find a nice lap time, but they are few and far between.

Goos times though indeed.

[EX_stream_tuna]

thanks Dude and Cipriani for coming out to race

Cip said the car wasn't getting him too excited and may only do a pre-race, but once we lowered the laps to two medium sized races and he must have enjoyed the first one, I'm glad he stuck around and won the 2nd race!

there were some spins and offs, but all in all I think this reduced power made it enjoyable.

[EX_stream_tuna]

we'd been talking about using one car for a month, perhaps slowly modifying it over the month.

does anyone have any suggestions for a good starter car that remains run while maxing it out and adding parts to stage it up over four weeks?

We had previously used an Alpha 8C and a BMW Series-i Concept with success.

cars that will keep you coming back week after week that are popular enough but also interesting and fun?

[Wiz]

What about using one of the cars that are RMable?

For example...

1st week - Stock Car (not RM'd yet)
2nd week - Upgrade car (still not RM'd)
3rd week - RM car, but still "Stock RM"
4th week - Fully modded RM