Re: TCC Meeting 4 Discussion Thread - Sunset Club Reverse - 27/09/11

by lfcnicklfc Sun 25 Sep 2011 - 16:56

I'm suprised the problem with the Civic wasn't noticed last season! If it wasn't for a number of top teams not using the Civic last season it would have become a lot more apparent that it had a significant grip advantage and i bet it wouldn't have been on this seasons car list!

by nickyf1 Sun 25 Sep 2011 - 17:05

Even when I've been behind Dan in the Golf, he hasn't been pulling away, even in the corners. Its brilliant when its in the hands of Dan on a flying lap, but its no better than any of the other cars, as it has some really big weaknesses in a straight line already.

by **ckBrenneke** Sun 25 Sep 2011 - 17:37

The reason the Civic has had this penalty applied is due to the OVERALL performance of the car, and the fact that regardless of whoever's hands it is in, it outperforms when benchmarked against the rest of the car list.

Yes, Sunset is traditionally a power track, so the Civic was always going to struggle for outright pace here, but on every track it's the corners time is made up in, and clearly the Civic has an unbalanced advantage in that respect. To clarify, this decision has been made not on Dan's performances, or indeed any of the ATR team's laptimes, but on extensive further testing conducted by TORA staff.

If ATR wish to change their car to their second choice for the remaining two rounds, they may do so without penalty, or they can choose to run the penalised Civic.

by **ATR DAN** Sun 25 Sep 2011 - 18:24

There's no point trying to argue against the decision. No matter who tries to place there point across. It looks like we will be swapping cars at this very race actually But myself, GTR and silentalarm42 will need to run another team test before we decide for defernate.
Besides, it was really nice to be informed on the situation as well. Not! Last time I spoke to Scot, he said I would be the first person to know if anything was to change. But instead, I heard nothing. Only when he decided to announce the decision on this thread last night was when I knew about this. Evil or Very Mad

by **ckBrenneke** Sun 25 Sep 2011 - 18:29

Eh - wrong! I never said that. Don't start making stuff up Dan. Besides, I posted that I would announce a decision in this thread two days ago.

by **ATR DAN** Sun 25 Sep 2011 - 18:33

Thats what you said to me after the qualifying session @ Iberian. You said I would be the first person to know if anything was to change! Nevermind, lets just move on.

This circuit defernately requires top speed, so I reckon the race will be between Storm Dynamics and Motorbase. Judging by testing the other night, that Ford is epic around Sunset.

by Ax4x Kane Sun 25 Sep 2011 - 21:55

Thanks to Chad teaching me the benefits of clutch, I achieved a 1:04.7 but that was a perfect lap, I can get consistent 1:05.1-4s though Very Happy

by Ax4x Chaddy Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 0:25

Hoping for a Ford 1-2-3 here!

Also kilroy im going to look at your car again to get it braking better.

by **Ianmr** Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 0:27

FranchittiFan wrote:Hoping for a Ford 1-2-3 here!

Also kilroy im going to look at your car again to get it braking better.

Uh huh

Don't count out M&M Racing Laughing

by Ax4x Chaddy Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 0:29

trust me im actully crapping myself over the acura, nissan and kia! lol

by Spartan LXVIII Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 9:52

Seats' gonna struggle here.
Hitting high 04s. And 150mph is a dream.
So you faster guys don't be surprised to see me in your mirrors, tucked behind, drafting my ass off! :-)

by Ax4x Chaddy Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 10:28

fastest ive hit is 149 with draft, 148 without draft

by **Ianmr** Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 10:46

FranchittiFan wrote:fastest ive hit is 149 with draft, 148 without draft

hehe

what lap times you managing?

by Ax4x Chaddy Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 10:52

almost 1.02.s

by johnnyboy360 Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 11:09

Chad, invite me in a practice session later on tonight, about 7?

by Spartan LXVIII Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 11:17

I wouldn't mind running a few laps too. I'll be busy between 8:15 and 9:15 but the hours before and after i'm free.
Just send me an invite.

by Ax4x Chaddy Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 11:35

im working 5-10 mate so when could you test with me? 10 tonight or tomorrow night before the race?

by **Ianmr** Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 11:38

Is anyone else struggling to get a clean lap, I keep getting dirty laps for no reason at all :/

Altho I am now hitting 151 with-out a draft Wink

by Ax4x Chaddy Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 12:20

well your car is lower down and has way less drag than the Ford

by VVV GunDaM Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 12:38

Sadly, Red 5 is out for this one. My internet has basically been cut off

by **JAMIE ANDERS0N** Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 17:18

I would be in for a run if someone wants to build me a car

by **ckBrenneke** Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 18:55

Good to see you back, Jamie. If no-one can sort you out with a drive, I've plenty of cars you can run solo.

by JeffH16 Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 19:04

Chucky 1982 wrote:I would be in for a run if someone wants to build me a car

Scot wrote:Good to see you back, Jamie. If no-one can sort you out with a drive, I've plenty of cars you can run solo.

Scot, Chucky can have my drive for this race, if thats ok with the organisers and Gary, as its his team, im pretty sure i cant make it

by **JAMIE ANDERS0N** Mon 26 Sep 2011 - 19:42

eizoxian wrote:
Chucky 1982 wrote:I would be in for a run if someone wants to build me a car

Scot wrote:Good to see you back, Jamie. If no-one can sort you out with a drive, I've plenty of cars you can run solo.

Scot, Chucky can have my drive for this race, if thats ok with the organisers and Gary, as its his team, im pretty sure i cant make it

eizoxian thank you that would be kind of you.

If the tops accept and garry and scot accept I will be happy with that

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