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[CharlieTuna]

About tuning...

they all come with LSD, full-adjust suspension and full-adjust transmission.  but you're saying "no adjustment" to these, right?

if you're running with chicanes that is probably fine but without chicanes (which is what I thought I read) you'll be bouncing your throttle all the way down Mulsanne straight -- unless you alter topend or FD.   

just sayin'...

[DesertSniper72]

I thought I read we could tune the cars, we just couldn't throw on any power adders.

Some clarification might be in order.

[GrumpyTuna]

    I'm guessing no power adders is what was ment. Just guessing though.

[Wolfpack987]

Sorry for any confusion (and for not replying sooner - was a crazy weekend).

All cars come stock with full adjust ability so you do whatever you like within those ranges.  Sniper is correct - no power adders or weight reduction measures.  So you can do whatever you like to the aerodynamics, suspension, drivetrain and transmission.

[CharlieTuna]

:2tu  thanks!!!

[Brindle]

Still never got a chance to try the cars.  Only one I've ever driven is the Ferrari, so I'm going with that. 

Fried - Ferrari 330 P4

[CharlieTuna]

Though I didn't try the GT40 or Vette; here is my reconnaissance info.


Chaparral 2D - just don't get slowed or stopped, it takes a bit to accelerate to power band.
Ferrari 330P  - seems fastest but it is also the slipperyest.  Takes alot of work.
Ford Mark IV - meh...  was not impressed
Jaguar XJ13 - lowest PP overall but easiest to drive and keep on the track, not alot of work so 35 laps should be relatively easy

[Brindle]

Looks like I picked the right one then.

[Wolfpack987]

Sounds good Fried!  I'll make the change in the OP.

Though I didn't try the GT40 or Vette; here is my reconnaissance info.


Chaparral 2D - just don't get slowed or stopped, it takes a bit to accelerate to power band.
Ferrari 330P  - seems fastest but it is also the slipperyest.  Takes alot of work.
Ford Mark IV - meh...  was not impressed
Jaguar XJ13 - lowest PP overall but easiest to drive and keep on the track, not alot of work so 35 laps should be relatively easy

I'll add to that.  While I love the GT40 it is very difficult to drive in this game...on default settings.  With a dedicated tune it is pretty competitive but for some reason it suffers a little on the top end.  Despite similar power ratings to other race cars it's 3-5 mph slower down Mulsanne.  The Corvette C2 is fast thanks to it's horsepower advantage but its also a bit heavier so it chews up tires quickly and is susceptible to power on oversteer.

[Wolfpack987]

Okay the deadline has passed so nobody can change vehicles.  Also still need Baked to announce his vehicle choice!

See you all Saturday, wahoo!

[Turbo-Tuna]

I completely forgot when this is. Coincidnetally, it's the only weekend I have nothing planned. I look forward to this one. This will be the longest single race I've done online. I'm pretty sure the next longest would have been a 20 lap race here in GT300, at around 1hour 25min.

[Wiz]

Damn.  For some reason I thought this was starting earlier in the day.  I just reread the OP and see it's starting at 8:30.  Don't cross me off the list just yet but I'm fairly certain I won't be able to make it.

Also...

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[Wolfpack987]

Unfortunately the Weinermobile will not be making a showing.  Baked has had to withdrawl 

[Wolfpack987]

I've had a request to move the race start back to 8, instead of 8:30.  Is that a possibility for all parties?  I only ask to see if any circumstances have changed for people as the time has gone by.  It was originally Turbo that requested the 8:30 start.  Please state your opinion on this.


But please remember that unless I very clearly state it, the start date is still 8:30PM (EST). 

[DesertSniper72]

If I can make 8:30 then I should be able to make 8:00. Won't know for sure until Saturday whether I can make either time.