rF2 GT3 Club @ Laguna Seca - Sat 19th April

[Scott Kelly]

Just give it a go there are a lot of drivers with diffrent skill levels As long as you keep it clean and out of trouble you sont end up last.

I will need to get more practice first. I'm pretty new to racing sims and the wheel in general. I also haven't changed much of the setup for the car. Only Wing and brakes so far. Will sort the rest out soon. Thanks for the hope haha.

 

[Daiman Patel]

I'm hesitant to sign up for the race. I was in the server practicing yesterday and I was over 6 seconds off the fastest time. I also don't want to ruin fun the others are having, in case I accidentally hit them. Would I be able to spectate the race if I don't sign up?

Hi Scott. I wouldn't worry about being "off the pace". This is a club event, so it's supposed to be for fun, and a range of abilities as Freddy has said. There will be quick and slower people, and it's up to everyone to respect one another, and just enjoy themselves. So it doesn't matter that you're slow - it won't ruin the race for others. As long as you leave space for fellow drivers, aren't too aggressive, and take heed of blue flags then you'll be fine. There's also still just under 2 weeks until the event - plenty of time to practice and improve. You might find some additional time with a better setup; if you need some advice then feel free to ask, especially on the server. There will always be guys willing to help you improve and send you their setups - I will send you mine later if you like. If you're interested I will add you to the sign-up list, and if you decide not to race on the day then you can stay around and watch; however, if the sign-up list starts to fill up, and you decide not to race, then we might have to say that spectating won't be possible as you'll be taking up the place of someone else who wants to take part. But I would certainly recommend taking part.

 

[Simon Christmann]

If you're interested I will add you to the sign-up list, and if you decide not to race on the day then you can stay around and watch; however, if the sign-up list starts to fill up, and you decide not to race, then we might have to say that spectating won't be possible as you'll be taking up the place of someone else who wants to take part. But I would certainly recommend taking part.

It should still be possible to join as spectator. Then you dont use a racingslot

 

[Daiman Patel]

It should still be possible to join as spectator. Then you dont use a racingslot

That is a good point! Forgot that joining as a spectator doesn't affect the number of available spaces on the grid. Thanks Simon. However, what it is the maximum number of people that can be connected to a server at a time? Not that we'll reach this limit, but just for curiosity's sake and future reference.

 

[Ricardo Edelmann]

Hey @Scott Kelly,

You really don't have to worry... if you want we can go out for some laps together. i would give you my setup and help you getting used to the cars and the track maybe you feel a bid more comfortable after that
Just tell me when you are able to do some laps and i'll try to be there

 

[John Lach]

Sign me up please - Thanks!!

 

[Daiman Patel]

Hi @John_LA,

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[Ricardo Edelmann]

If not, will we still be allowed to use the car? Seems unfair to the other drivers, no?

the bug effects mostly the porsche itself... if you hit it the porsche will go off most of the time... so i think it's a risk that every porsche driver should be aware of

 

[Frederic Schornstein]

the bug effects mostly the porsche itself... if you hit it the porsche will go off most of the time... so i think it's a risk that every porsche driver should be aware of

Very aware they have to leave the slipstream at least 5 to 10 meters earlier. @Christian Michel tested the hit box with me at Spa in the practice session and I got spun in blanchimant not very pleasant

 

[Lou Sytsma]

I'm hesitant to sign up for the race. I was in the server practicing yesterday and I was over 6 seconds off the fastest time. I also don't want to ruin fun the others are having, in case I accidentally hit them. Would I be able to spectate the race if I don't sign up?

Don't sweat it Scott - I've been slower.

 

[Lou Sytsma]

the bug effects mostly the porsche itself... if you hit it the porsche will go off most of the time... so i think it's a risk that every porsche driver should be aware of

Ah OK. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Stefan Woudenberg]

I will try to make it....

One BIG question remains....

is there still some love between the McLaren and me.......

 

[Ricardo Edelmann]

Okay i think i will switch to the Audi R8 #16 this time just because i don't have to be that careful with it laptimes are the same as my times with the porsche

 

[David O'Reilly]

I'm in two minds, I love the 911 GT3 and its challenges.
I took it for Monza as i find that track a bit dull in a sports car and wanted the extra challenge.
But I can seriously imagine the flat six engine wanting to overtake me somewhere in the corkscrew.
and the hit box issue
Hmmmm..

 

[Simon Christmann]

That is a good point! Forgot that joining as a spectator doesn't affect the number of available spaces on the grid. Thanks Simon. However, what it is the maximum number of people that can be connected to a server at a time? Not that we'll reach this limit, but just for curiosity's sake and future reference.

Here i can only say what u surly imagine. Depending on the server bandwidth and the settings in the plr

 

[Scott Kelly]

Ah, thanks everyone. I will try to get some more practice in before the event. I have something to do for college so I won't be on for a day or two. That would be great Daiman, I'm feeling the most comfortable in the Lamborghini so if you have a setup for that I will try it. Thanks Ricardo that would also be great I will reply to the thread next time I'm free to practice . Thanks Lou

 

[Dennis]

Update: Porsche removed due to collision bug

We removed the Porsche from the grid until the new BES version is released, as the risk for an accident would be too high

If the 997 was your vehicle of choice, you should still have enough time to try out the other cars

 

[Calum McLure]

Ah, thanks everyone. I will try to get some more practice in before the event. I have something to do for college so I won't be on for a day or two. That would be great Daiman, I'm feeling the most comfortable in the Lamborghini so if you have a setup for that I will try it. Thanks Ricardo that would also be great I will reply to the thread next time I'm free to practice . Thanks Lou

 

[Scott Kelly]

Have you handed your report in yet mate? NAW!

 

[Lou Sytsma]

Update: Porsche removed due to collision bug

We removed the Porsche from the grid until the new BES version is released, as the risk for an accident would be too high

If the 997 was your vehicle of choice, you should still have enough time to try out the other cars

Me and my big mouth.