AMS2 M1 vs GT4 @ Spa, Tuesday 24th October 2023

[GeekyDeaks]

This Tuesday we take a trip into the Belgian hills to see how well the iconic BMW can hustle against a modern GT4.

Whether you are a rookie racer or a seasoned veteran our casual club races are for everyone and every skill level. We combine fun events with discord chatter and a warm welcome to all our premium members.

Server Name: RaceDepartment.com #2 - Tuesday M1 vs GT4
Server Password: PM will be sent on sign up
Server Settings: X1 fuel, X1 tyre wear
Assists: Factory Defaults
Track: Spa
Class: M1 Procar and GT4

Discord: Join us on the #Automobilista-2 voice chat during the event. Join our Discord here and check out the #read-this-first how to setup and syncronize your premium account.

Time Table​

	Duration	UTC	BST	CEST	EDT
Practice	30 mins	18:30	19:30	20:30	14:30
Qualifying	15 mins	19:00	20:00	21:00	15:00
Race 1	25 mins	19:20	20:20	21:20	15:20
Qualifying / Break	5 mins	19:45	20:45	21:45	15:45
Race 2	25 mins	19:50	20:50	21:50	14:50

Rules: Read or watch our racing club rules

Entry List​

1. GeekyDeaks
2. Chris Bloom
3. Michael Rudolf
4. Redvaliant
5. Eric S
6. Bas Kriesels
7. Craig Dunkley
8. Lloyd Johnston
9. G-Slev
10. H_Belane
11. aredM
12. RockRacing77
13. The Almighty Snark
14. Free Spot
15. Free Spot
16. Free Spot
17. Free Spot
18. Free Spot
19. Free Spot
20. Free Spot

 

[Chris Bloom]

Please add me. If we have to nominate our car in advance, I'd like the M1.

 

[Michael Rudolf]

In please with GT4. A slight maybe as I had some hardware issues with the pedal shifter that I think is resolved but not 100% sure so I might drop out at any time

 

[Redvaliant]

I'm in too, M1 thanks.

 

[GeekyDeaks]

Please add me. If we have to nominate our car in advance, I'd like the M1.

Welcome Chris! No worries about the car selection. Feel free to pick and even swap on the day.

 

[GeekyDeaks]

In please with GT4. A slight maybe as I had some hardware issues with the pedal shifter that I think is resolved but not 100% sure so I might drop out at any time

I'm in too, M1 thanks.

Welcome gents!

 

[Eric S]

I want this!

 

[GeekyDeaks]

I want this!

You're in Eric!

 

[Eric S]

On a side note:

A Development Update is planned to release soon (not giving an exact date because i'm not writing it and development is doing crunch time currently, which has influence on it obviously).

The game update is planned to be released at the end of this month which will also bring back wiped leaderboards which have been disabled too early due to the update being postponed shortly afterwards for further polish on various developments (this includes not only vehicle physics but also track rubber state in Time Trial mode which will be not "all track at full saturation no matter what line" but rubber actually being at the correct places on the ideal line in the future).

The update will also contain of other work than just physics of course!

 

[GeekyDeaks]

I figured I ought to do a bit of testing to make sure the M1 is going to be able to have a reasonable go at the GT4 on this track. After about 6 laps, I was just within 3 seconds of my quick and dirty GT4 time..... I'm actually fine with this, but I decided to see if anything else with an H shifter could be a bit closer, so I tried the Formula Vintage II for a bit of a giggle and got within 0.3s of my GT4 time. I'm thinking I might also open up the field to that class too. Any thoughts?

 

[Eric S]

As long as you are taking the slowest car of the set it would be fine for me!

 

[Bas Kriesels]

Yes please, will have to make a decision on what car but sign me up. A tank VS a lean machine will be very interesting!

 

[Craig Dunkley]

In please

 

[GeekyDeaks]

Yes please, will have to make a decision on what car but sign me up. A tank VS a lean machine will be very interesting!

In please

Welcome both!

 

[Lloyd Johnston]

pop me on the list @GeekyDeaks

 

[G-Slev]

Intriguing combo! Could you sign me up in an M1 please?

 

[GeekyDeaks]

pop me on the list @GeekyDeaks

Welcome Lloyd!

 

[GeekyDeaks]

Intriguing combo! Could you sign me up in an M1 please?

You're in!

We did a combo a little while back with the GT3 vs the Ultima which worked well over several tracks, so I was looking for another combo that allows you to pick between something a little more steady and something pretty lairy (no judgment on what gets picked - simply choose your own level of fun). I'm not sure about the performance difference with these two though, so it's a bit of an experiment. They were reasonably close for me around Donington, but I rarely drive at Spa, so I'm not sure I'm the best person to compare them here and we might just have to find out on the night. I'm sure it'll be decent fun either way!

 

[H_Belane]

Ok, I'll try that with the M1.

Which version of Spa is it?

 

[G-Slev]

You're in!

We did a combo a little while back with the GT3 vs the Ultima which worked well over several tracks, so I was looking for another combo that allows you to pick between something a little more steady and something pretty lairy (no judgment on what gets picked - simply choose your own level of fun). I'm not sure about the performance difference with these two though, so it's a bit of an experiment. They were reasonably close for me around Donington, but I rarely drive at Spa, so I'm not sure I'm the best person to compare them here and we might just have to find out on the night. I'm sure it'll be decent fun either way!

It has to be the M1 frankly. Anything you have to heel toe is always going to be the first choice in my view!