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[EX_stream_tuna]

yea, hopefully that sheds me the 3 seconds I got hanging around my waste... prolly not though.

[EX_stream_tuna]

posted specs for this week, which is week 1 of 2 using the NSX RM.

hope to see some of you make it out this week!  A few people I know were waiting for the RM version, as they don't like the regular NSX nearly as much.  So hopefully there will be good turnout.

A note about this week is that we are experimenting with STRONG slipstream.  But don't let that freak you out.  It has most definitely changed in the past week or so.  there is a thread on PSN discussing the changes to the DRAFT, and they appear to be very beneficial changes that help racers avoid some of the crazy collisions that strong would cause previously.  If practice yields serious problems, we can always change this setting on race day.

[DudeTuna]

I have to stop making plans and just surprise myself. I had planned to make it last week. Doh!

[EX_stream_tuna]

haha... you need to stop promising to attend and just surprise us by showing up!  lol j/k

[EX_stream_tuna]

race day tomorrow!

this will hopefully be a well-attended event, especially if some of you show up!

I think I got a 2:29 something last night, and someone who is not actually attending the race but was practicing, put down a 2:28 something.

there is a tune posted on the PS Forum's discussion thread (see op of this thread) that was done by Forgetful months ago for a higher PP car, but still drives nicely.

others are running it much softer than his tune, but so far I've liked his just fine with small adjustments.

anyone not able to tune the car and just wants to show up, could use that one.

actually, i'll attach the pic here of his tune...

[DudeTuna]

Thank you very much Ex. Having a tune so I just have to turn some laps makes life real nice. I will plan on attending.  


Also, anyone else interested here in joining in the fun, don't forget to friend request  GT_Saturday.

[Brindle]

It's a great combo, so you may very likely see me there. 

[EX_stream_tuna]

SWEET!!

try to show up at least 5 min early so that you are guarenteed a spot.

I've not really done much planning for when the room exceeds 14 (we go a little past the recommended limit, but if mics are unplugged you should be fine) because the room is usually not very full.  Last week we had five, but three weeks ago we had 13 or 14 and Mr. Sandwich too!

So it's hard to say, but I (think) this will be a popular one, so arriving early will serve you well.

You can always message me if you get stuck out of the room though, and we can try to work something out.

[tguns16]

 Just wanted to say Hi to the Tunaverse.    Please come hang out with us in this weeks GT Saturday NSX RM Event!!

Should be a good turnout so like exX said, try to show up early.

Hopefully there won't be any fish guts splattered on the track when things get dicey! 

[EX_stream_tuna]

thansk fried and dude for joining us again this week!

it was great to have you.

I have to apologize for a couple instances that hopefully will be minimized in the future.

1, Mics should not have a bunch of background noise going on in the race so you have to listen to dogs barking and that sort of thing.  I've asked people to only use mics for communicating important race information.

2, Fried, I saw some things that probably frustrated you, but you apparently didn't feel like speaking out about them.  I want you to know that I noticed and made some comments in the main event thread so hopefully they do not occur (much, cuz you know there is a varied skillset and mentallity).

Specifically, the replay did reveal some advantageous cutting and some pretty irresponsible pass attempts that lead to you being bumped pretty hard a few times and the person not even yielding to you afterwards.  You raced with honor and just kept truckin in good tuna fashion.

Thank you again for joining!

[Brindle]

Thanks for posting here so we can jump in from time to time.

You are extremely observant.  There were a few things that got under my skin, but only by someone, who from reading at the forum is a courteous and fast driver, that was a problem.  The contact you noticed, I let slide because of difference in skill/experience.  I have given up on mentioning these things for many reasons, so I just typed great race, which it was epic and just left.

Thank you for noticing and I will say nothing more of it.

[EX_stream_tuna]

YOu're welcome!

I just want good sportsmanship but also want to involve everyone from all walks of "GL-Life" so these things are bound to happen.  we can use them as an educational tool when they do.

I tend to take the position that if you are taking the fastest line through a very tight, troublesome corner, that someone should not purposely place their car in your way just so you have to do something crazy to avoid them.  Otherwise, it's not a test of skill to see who wins.  It's a test of who can manipulate the other driver to mess them up.  SOME of that is just part of racing, but it gets annoying sometimes.

Definitely watch one thing in particular on the replay... that all of your tire wear up front was more extensive than mine.  That is a bit unusual and the close racing certainly affected it.

As you say though, despite some problems it was truly an epic race.  One of the best I've ever been in and others have said the same.

[Brindle]

YOu're welcome!

I just want good sportsmanship but also want to involve everyone from all walks of "GL-Life" so these things are bound to happen.  we can use them as an educational tool when they do.

I tend to take the position that if you are taking the fastest line through a very tight, troublesome corner, that someone should not purposely place their car in your way just so you have to do something crazy to avoid them.  Otherwise, it's not a test of skill to see who wins.  It's a test of who can manipulate the other driver to mess them up.  SOME of that is just part of racing, but it gets annoying sometimes.

Definitely watch one thing in particular on the replay... that all of your tire wear up front was more extensive than mine.  That is a bit unusual and the close racing certainly affected it.

As you say though, despite some problems it was truly an epic race.  One of the best I've ever been in and others have said the same.

That was by design.  I prefer a tight race car to loose, when tires are wearing thin. 

[EX_stream_tuna]

well what I mean is that all four of you clumped together made you each use more tire than me out by myself just concentrating on running laps and nothing else.

[DudeTuna]

http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/Gran-Turismo-Events/The-New-GT-Saturday-s-Event-Page/td-p/37523919

cura NSX '91 - Week Five (Racing Mod Spec 2)
 
Specific Tuning Specs:
All parts allowed and all tuning of parts allowed
PP limit only.  Adjust anything you like to meet this requirement.
Open RACING tire choice( new tire models require testing and practice)
                       
                                                                 
Vehicles   '91 Acura NSX RM
PP   540
HP   
N/A
Weight   
N/A
Tire Restriction   Any Racing Tire
Vehicle Tuning   Unrestricted
Aero Kits   Allowed
Course Settings
Date   Track   Laps
09-15-2012 3:00pm EST   Nurburgring 24H Configuration
 5
        
        
 
Event Settings
Start Type   Normal Start
Grid Order   Normal Grid
Boost   Off
Penalty   Off
Race Finish Delay   120 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
 
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