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[robmob]

Sao Paulo is a SOAB. It demands the ultimate in patience and is rather run once you get comfortable. It is hands down the best "slower is faster" track we see. Even the wide uphill left-hander coming to the line is slow.

Man you aren't kidding. I can't seem to come up with anything to take that left-hander fast. It looks like you should be able to do so, but you just can't.

My comfort level is improving after yesterdays practice session.

I'm a little pressed for time since I must get my run in by Friday. Normally I do most of my practicing on the weekend.

 

[robmob]

Just put down a run.

Grip in practice does not match the grip in the actual race. Seems to be about 2% off slicker in the actual race.

This through me off for the first few laps.

I really only messed up on 2 laps so I am pretty happy with my run.

I know I can probably improve by 1 lap, but that would be it.

I am going to have dinner and think about putting down another run.

 

[Lessen]

I might do mine tonight as well. We're having company tomorrow and I'm mildly tied up Sunday so I better do something before I forget again. sheeesh.

 

[Racer 1966]

Well, I went and put a run in. I don't know if I'll try again or not. I think I could improve overall time a little, but not lap count. I'll sleep on it, there's still tomorrow!

 

[Lessen]

I still havn't practiced any, at least were actually talking about it this week. I don't think this thread had ANY action until after the weekend last event. I think I'm just gonna spend the evening with the fam and I'll see what I can do tomorrow after my ride. (Doing a 25mi bike ride tomorrow)

 

[Candyman]

I put one down. I have a stupid computer issue that I hate. When I practice everything is smooth. But once I go online I get framerate dips and sluggish graphics. I'm going to dump all effects and lower it to the lowest res to try to beat that. It just throws my timing to poop when it gets all choppy.
On the upside I think I got a setup that'll keep the rear relatively planted. Just can't hammer the throttle like I usually do. Just a smooth, deliberate lap on this one. I don't think I even use anything past half throttle on the infield.

 

[Lessen]

Aha! I didn't forget this week! My gawd, that is difficult. One of these days I'm gonna break my keyboard as hard as I hit the space button.

I did my testing and setup @ a 3% lower grip level than the race was setup for but the race grip level was definitely higher. I was able to really feather the throttle coming up the hill rather than back out of it so abruptly.

 

[savagefan04]

hey guys...it looks like i'll be out for a bit. my 14 month old stepped on the usb adapter and snapped the port off in the usb port. i tried to run using the kb but it was a waste. i'm gonna try and solder the tab back on tonight but its not looking good...

 

[Lessen]

Aww man, that sux Gabe. Good luck with the solder work. I hope it works for ya.

 

[Lessen]

Round 8 Sao Paulo

7/27/2009

After a no-show last week Lessen is back and up to his old tricks again in Sao Paulo. Although not necessarily exhibiting a completely dominating performance, Lessen still managed to pull out the win with a 1 lap advantage over 2nd place Candyman. Robmob was only seconds behind in 3rd. I think had Rob had more opportunity we may have seen a slightly more interesting race for 2nd place, or even the win. Racer continues to prove that he's not just here to run laps, he's here to compete. Racer finishes Round 8 about one lap out of 3rd place. Considering the difficulty level that is Sao Paulo, that is pretty damn impressive for the VRC rookie. Good points days for both Lessen and Candyman show they have more than enough time to pull themselves out of their respective holes and get back to the points positions they know they are capable of holding.

 

[Racer 1966]

Bummer Gabe! I hope it works out for you!


I think I need to get a new wheel ordered for my transmitter, I can feel it's gonna break again at the Speedway

 

[robmob]

Looks like the "one and done" bit me in the arse.

I knew I should have gave it another go on Friday. Every practice run I did for the full 6 minutes got me to 17 laps. Shoulda woulda coulda.

Nothing sucks more than not being around on Sunday evening to see what others are doing.

If I had been around to see Jeff take a second run in order to take over second, the controller would have been in my hand for another go.

Oh well. Time to prepare for a 15 minute marathon on Speedway. I can feel my hand cramping all ready.

 

[Candyman]

I can say on my second run was the first time I was truly hacked by an AI car. Coming through Turn 1 at the end of the front straight I ran wide which I usually do. Then dive in to the tight turn. And some AI assbag cut right across and t-boned me. If I had cleared that corner I would have had a 17-lap run. Not sure if it would have been enough for Josh though.

 

[robmob]

AI assbag

LMFAO

I never got hacked on this track, but it has happened before and it certainly does seem intentional.

My screw ups were from not easing off the throttle enough on the uphill and going off the track twice. Without those, I would have gotten 17 laps.

 

[Racer 1966]

Thanks for the nice words in The Chronicle Josh!

I just don't know how you guys can run 6.9's and faster on the speedway. I played around last night. I hit 2 6.9 laps but the car was getting too lose for my tatse.

 

[Racer 1966]

So what can make the drift toward the wall on the starights? Something goofy going on with the tx? Just started last night and was ok to start with tonight then it started doing it again.

 

[Candyman]

How long into the run are you when it starts? If you're making long runs on the Speedway, the tire wear is uneven and the right side tires wear faster. Eventually you end up with reverse stagger (outside tires smaller than inside) and that starts pulling the car to the right....

 

[NCNitro]

So who wants to help a rookie out

Got my stuff from Lloyd, joined the club, now I need to get a car some what set up for this weeks event. Don't expect much from me ,I have been messing around a little, but either I can make a few fast laps mixed in with, welll we will say some not so fast laps, or I can get it to run consistant but not any where near as fast as I need to be.

Soooo, if anyone wants to pm me some tips, what tires work good, what shore tires front and rear, which car handles good, anything at all that might help me make a decent run I would greatly appreciate any help.

 

[Lessen]

Yeah, there's nothing you can do to completely avoid that from happening. I'm sure there are ways to lessen the issue but if you run long enough on one set of tires it WILL happen at some point. This is one of those cases when you need to get used to making on the fly adjustments on your Tx (if you have the capability), or you simply "drive" it. It certainly does become a handful though that's for sure.

*edit*

I'll send you a few Speedway setup now Joe.

 

[robmob]

Welcome to the club Joe.