Rennlist iRacing thread
08-29-2012, 11:11 PM
#1126
Nutty race this week. Contact in the same turn on the first and last laps. Lots of spins abound.
We were talking Lotus during the race. Lots of great places to run that car, and it's the Belgian GP this week for F1. Zandy, VIR, Motegi, Brands Hatch are all on the regular schedule so it shouldn't be hard to dig up a decent baseline setup. I'm running VIR official later in the year.
We were talking Lotus during the race. Lots of great places to run that car, and it's the Belgian GP this week for F1. Zandy, VIR, Motegi, Brands Hatch are all on the regular schedule so it shouldn't be hard to dig up a decent baseline setup. I'm running VIR official later in the year.
I like the L79, maybe we could stick with it for September. for the full 70's F1 experience, how about Zolder, Silverstone (Historic GP), Zandvoort, and Watkins Glen (classic boot)?
08-29-2012, 11:16 PM
#1127
Burning Brakes
Good racing Tom. Too bad we came together on the last lap. That should have been a light tap on both ends, but somehow you got launched and I sustained only minor damage. I tried to avoid you, but by the time I realized you were sliding it was too late and I locked up the rears. Not the way I want to win for sure.
I was too aggressive on the curbing at the beginning and it cost me the position the first time and a slow down penalty the second.
The consensus seems to be the Lotus 79 is the car for the next few rounds. So what's the track gonna be? Perhaps a classic track? Zandvoort, Watkins glen, Zolder, Spa?
I was too aggressive on the curbing at the beginning and it cost me the position the first time and a slow down penalty the second.
The consensus seems to be the Lotus 79 is the car for the next few rounds. So what's the track gonna be? Perhaps a classic track? Zandvoort, Watkins glen, Zolder, Spa?
Last edited by abqautoxer; 08-29-2012 at 11:36 PM.
08-30-2012, 12:03 AM
#1130
Intermediate
Though, looking at the schedule, I'm out the next three weeks anyway. Make Sept 26th Watkins Boot so I can come back strong.
08-30-2012, 08:46 AM
#1131
Rennlist Member
I cant believe I made the podium last night. Id like to thank all those who spun out in front of me and all those who spun out behind me. 
So is it L79 at Zandy next week?
So is it L79 at Zandy next week?
08-30-2012, 09:41 AM
#1132
Rennlist Member
Yeah, after running about 50 laps of Test session practice (in addition to the 30 or so Rennlist practice laps), my plan had been for consistency; I saw Chas was going to overcook T8 and locked it up which caused my first spin. Started to run down Sean, spun again a couple of laps later, then tanked slapped it another lap or so later. Not my best effort.
I'm with Nate on this; let's save Silverstone for October and sub-in Spa (or even VIR) with the Lotus.
I'm with Nate on this; let's save Silverstone for October and sub-in Spa (or even VIR) with the Lotus.
08-30-2012, 01:27 PM
#1133
Intermediate
I thought for sure over the course of the race I would've caught and overtaken you. I went wide in T1 and then had some bobbles later, never fully spinning, but you just walked away from me. Nice race.
08-30-2012, 05:42 PM
#1136
Rennlist Member
Chas, I don't remember if you caught the conversation, but a slight time change was suggested...
7:40 - Start> 60 minute Practice
8:40 - Qualify> 20 minutes
9:00 - Race> 30 minutes
Starting 10 minutes later, and swapping Q and R durations.
What say you, sir?
7:40 - Start> 60 minute Practice
8:40 - Qualify> 20 minutes
9:00 - Race> 30 minutes
Starting 10 minutes later, and swapping Q and R durations.
What say you, sir?
08-30-2012, 05:51 PM
#1137
is everyone else on board?
08-30-2012, 06:51 PM
#1139
Rennlist Member
Jeebus...this car is a beyotch @ Zolder.
I've got a set I gleaned in the Lotus forums, and even after extensive adjustments, it's still loose as a goose on Christmas day. Best lap 1:28 Optimal 1:26
I'll host a practice Sunday afternoon, same Bat Time, same Bat Channel.
I've got a set I gleaned in the Lotus forums, and even after extensive adjustments, it's still loose as a goose on Christmas day. Best lap 1:28 Optimal 1:26
I'll host a practice Sunday afternoon, same Bat Time, same Bat Channel.
08-30-2012, 08:50 PM
#1140
Rennlist Member
Okay, down in the 1:26's now, optimal high 1:25's.
This car cannot be driven like the other cars we've driven this year; slow in, fast out will not work. There's a superb article written by one of the iRacing Lotus superstars here. It explains, quite well, the nuances of driving the Lotus. I highly suggest that everyone at least scan through this; it will make a huge difference on having a satisfying driving experience.
This car cannot be driven like the other cars we've driven this year; slow in, fast out will not work. There's a superb article written by one of the iRacing Lotus superstars here. It explains, quite well, the nuances of driving the Lotus. I highly suggest that everyone at least scan through this; it will make a huge difference on having a satisfying driving experience.