AC RSS GT-M(GT3) @ Spa - 2 x Sprint - Sunday 9th July 2023

[Interslice]

Welcome to the RD Assetto Corsa Racing Club. Next Sunday we're at Spa for some GT action!!




Join us!

This is the place to be for relaxed, friendly racing and our events are open to everybody from rookies to the seasoned pros. You will always find people around your level to battle with, so jump on in!
If you need any help don't hesitate to ask on discord before the race, or right here on the forum! We are always happy to help.

All race department premium members using their full real name in the forum, in game and discord can sign up for this event.

Need a warm-up or want to start online racing at a gentler pace? There is an MX-5 + Abarth event earlier in the week . We also run a practice server all week for all events.

Spa-Francorchamps

Spa-Francorchamps is one of the classic race circuits beloved by drivers and spectators alike, where today the true essence of speed can be explored in spectacular style on a relatively safe and modern facility.

www.racingcircuits.info

• Practice Server: RaceDepartment.com #3 (Available throughout the race week)
• Race server: RaceDepartment.com #3 - Netherlands
• 20:00 CEST, 19:00 DST, 18:00 UTC | 80 minutes - Official Practice
• 21:20 CEST, 20:20 DST, 19:20 UTC) | 20 minutes - Qualification
• 21:40 CEST, 20:40 DST, 19:40 UTC) | 2 x 25 minute - Race
• 1st race finish determines 2nd race grid.

Cars (Ballast/Restrictor)

• RSS Mercer V8 (8kg/6%)
• RSS Bayro 6 V8 (8kg/3%)
• RSS Lanzo V10
• Purchase here

Event details:

• Track: Spa OSRW
• Pit stop: Optional
• Track Temps: 20C air/30C track
• Track Condition: Clear, Light wind, Optimum grip.
• Damage: 10%
• Assists: Factory
• Standing Start: Jump Start = Drive through penalty

Useful Links:

Race Control

• RD Discord Invite: click here
• Sync your account
• Guide to discord volumes and push to talk

Recommended Apps

• Helicorsa + Top/Centre Flags or AC_Flags
• Tracks, Cars, Apps Installation Guide: click here
• Racing Club Rules: click here
• Incident Reporting: click here
• AC online racing guide

Sign up:

https://acsm.racedepartment.com/championship/a8cbb10b-d8f1-43c1-a6bb-f947974c7ff9?server=2

Sign up info

14/40 grid slots.

 

[Interslice]

A message to all Drivers

If you run off track, you must check to see that its clear before you re enter the track. Always try to re-enter the track parallel to the racing line. Stay off the racing line until you are up to race speed and do not block any fast approaching car.

When joining the track from the pits, remain inside the white line and stay off the racing line until you are up to speed.

During qualification, do not race on your out lap, let other drivers by.


Golden Rule

1. If you hit somebody, sending them off the track and carry on like nothing happened, you take the risk of being banned for 30 days.
2. Instead, you should always wait for the affected drivers, and that way you can be 100% sure you will not get a ban.

Track limits

1. No more than 2 wheels over the white/yellow line without a lift of the gas please.
   You will be penalized if you break our rules

Note: Please use your full real name in Discord. Not doing so may result in you being kicked from the server if an admin cannot identify you as a premium

 

[The Almighty Snark]

The only question is, which car to pick?

This version of the track is running on the practice server:

https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/ac-spa-40-gridslots.12949/

 

[Interslice]

The only question is, which car to pick?

This version of the track is running on the practice server:

https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/ac-spa-40-gridslots.12949/

Thanks Casper. It was on my to do list!

 

[H_Belane]

Count me in. This time with the Lamnbzo.

 

[Alfred Wayne]

Just saw this for anyone who's interested but doesn't have the cars yet

 

[Alfred Wayne]

Just switched the Merc Brian, not sure if you need to add BOP for the race. Think I'm going to stick with this one. I'm finding the lambo a bit squirrely on the kerbs

 

[Interslice]

Just switched the Merc Brian, not sure if you need to add BOP for the race. Think I'm going to stick with this one. I'm finding the lambo a bit squirrely on the kerbs

Thanks Robert. Ye I fix them all at the weekend before the race anyway. Or earlier if you let me know, so you have correct BOP on the practice server.

When you join next can you let me know if you get a no BOP merc?

 

[Alfred Wayne]

Just joined, no BOP on my merc. Odd because before when I was signed up with the Lambo and tried the merc it had the BOP

 

[Interslice]

Just joined, no BOP on my merc. Odd because before when I was signed up with the Lambo and tried the merc it had the BOP

Cheers Robert. That's how it should work, unfortunately it's designed to BOP a driver rather than a car. Thanks for confirming!
So if you want to try out cars with their correct BOP don't change your original choice on ACSM until you are hoping off for the day/night.

I've updated your merc now

 

[Kek700]

Confused with the above.

• RSS Mercer V8 (8kg/6%)
• RSS Bayro 6 V8 (8kg/3%)
• RSS Lanzo V10

I am assuming that I get the BOP that is applicable to the car I drive on race day??

 

[Alfred Wayne]

That should be the case ernie.

Question about the Merc, usually sidekicks revs and shift light match up with my wheel and car dash, but I'm finding with the gearing, 6th gear doesn't go red until 160mph or so in sidekick, while the wheel lights flash about 5-10mph earlier. With some rough testing it seems very slightly faster to react to sidekick, not the car. Anyone else seeing this?

 

[cerebralvortex]

That should be the case ernie.

Question about the Merc, usually sidekicks revs and shift light match up with my wheel and car dash, but I'm finding with the gearing, 6th gear doesn't go red until 160mph or so in sidekick, while the wheel lights flash about 5-10mph earlier. With some rough testing it seems very slightly faster to react to sidekick, not the car. Anyone else seeing this?

During my practice at Monza with the Merc I noticed it was quicker staying in 5th gear for longer. I only shifted into 6th on the pit straight.

 

[Interslice]

Confused with the above.

• RSS Mercer V8 (8kg/6%)
• RSS Bayro 6 V8 (8kg/3%)
• RSS Lanzo V10

I am assuming that I get the BOP that is applicable to the car I drive on race day??

That's it Ernie. If you're switching cars on Emporer during the week you will hold the BOP of the first car you picked until I sort it. Best to give me a nudge if you want it fixed.
Probably easiest all round to just not register until you're half decided on a car at least.

 

[Interslice]

That should be the case ernie.

Question about the Merc, usually sidekicks revs and shift light match up with my wheel and car dash, but I'm finding with the gearing, 6th gear doesn't go red until 160mph or so in sidekick, while the wheel lights flash about 5-10mph earlier. With some rough testing it seems very slightly faster to react to sidekick, not the car. Anyone else seeing this?

Ye good question. It also gives a rattle noise right at the end of the rpm but I'm not sure it's loosing power. I was going right to the limiter at monza anyway. Usually the best bet in an NA car.

 

[eN1xes]

i did 3 laps + outlap on each car spa have to say the bmw is fokin glued to those kerbs

 

[stigs2cousin]

Having a (very carefull as I despise GT3 cars and don"t like Spa) look at this one.
Haven't found the Training Server yet.

BTW, does anybody know how to change brightness or contrast on the BMW's onboard dashboard?
It's only legiable for a 1/4 of the lap

 

[Alfred Wayne]

Should be up on RaceDepartment server 3. Maybe toggle on missing content on and off? Sometimes that shows me server I couldn't see.

Not sure about brightness, but maybe this suggestion would be of some help? I know different PP filters can cause dash lights to be brighter or darker

 

[Interslice]

Going to the latest CSP version has fixed alot of glare issue I had. Mainly with reflections of other cars being way too shiny! Might help here, Carsten?

 

[Interslice]

On Sunday we'll be going with the inner white line as the track limit at Radillon again. Two wheels on the kerb essentially. It's works better for two wide scenarios for one. All others TL are as normal.