AC Volvo S40 @ Bathurst - Tuesday 25th May 2021

Erik Axelsson · May 24, 2021

Reik Major said:
I had a blast practicing last night so after a while I decided to record a random lap live, only showing my inputs, just in case it helps somebody.

In a few places I can hold the car under control only by applying a bit of throttle and brake at the same time. It's very tough in those places, so the race will be interesting. Pretty sure everyone will have a few moments.

Sorry for the low quality. I can't do it any better. The vid isn't meant to show ACs possible quality though...

Nice lap Reik. It's a really fun car to just hot lap in.

Looks like I need more practice

Interslice · May 24, 2021

Erik Axelsson said:
Nice lap Reik. It's a really fun car to just hot lap in.

Looks like I need more practice

Ye even driving alone it's highly entertaining! I had great fun in it last night, once i figured the braking points!! Reik's setup seemed to improve the rear stability quite alot.

Erik Axelsson · May 24, 2021

I hope we get a few more sign ups for this one. To me, the pm3dm BTCC cars are among the most anticipated mods for AC and the S40 already have over 5000 downloads. Where is everyone!?

Interslice · May 24, 2021

Erik Axelsson said:
I hope we get a few more sign ups for this one. To me, the pm3dm BTCC cars are among the most anticipated mods for AC and the S40 already have over 5000 downloads. Where is everyone!?

No idea Erik. For all the downloads and anticipation it's strange we didn't even get one casual entrant.

Reik Major · May 24, 2021

Interslice said:
No idea Erik. For all the downloads and anticipation it's strange we didn't even get one casual entrant.

Maybe all drivers have made the transission to SGP now and don't have a look here anymore? I have no clue really...

HF2000 · May 24, 2021

Reik Major said:
Maybe all drivers have made the transission to SGP now and don't have a look here anymore? I have no clue really...

We have now an Upcoming event section on the left of each RD page. It's visible there.

Erik Axelsson · May 24, 2021

Reik Major said:
Maybe all drivers have made the transission to SGP now and don't have a look here anymore? I have no clue really...

I join some of S.GPs own races. It's usually crowded and competition is good. Quite a few in voice chat which is nice. But I think it lacks variety. There is so many high quality mods for AC but nowhere to race them...

Reik Major · May 24, 2021

Erik Axelsson said:
I join some of S.GPs own races. It's usually crowded and competition is good. Quite a few in voice chat which is nice. But I think it lacks variety. There is so many high quality mods for AC but nowhere to race them...

Maybe variety is our problem? I mean not realy "our" problem but the problem to get people's attention? I'm afraid too many people only take what they know...

Kek700 · May 24, 2021

just read the above.

I'll make up the numbers, please Brian. @Interslice , no time to practice, but I think the S40 is FWD, how hard can it be.

Interslice · May 24, 2021

Kek700 said:
just read the above.
I'll make up the numbers, please Brian. @Interslice , no time to practice, but I think the S40 is FWD, how hard can it be.

You're in Ernie

There is 2 races so no need for practice

HF2000 · May 24, 2021

Erik Axelsson said:
I join some of S.GPs own races. It's usually crowded and competition is good. Quite a few in voice chat which is nice. But I think it lacks variety. There is so many high quality mods for AC but nowhere to race them...

My events from last and this week have also far less participants. For this events I didn't use s.gp for signing up anymore. Next week I'm going to use s.gp again. They have switched from Linux to Window servers and have good hope that it solves the crash problem. Let's see if the numbers increase again.

Interslice · May 24, 2021

Reik Major said:
Maybe variety is our problem? I mean not realy "our" problem but the problem to get people's attention? I'm afraid too many people only take what they know...

It will pick up again I hope. I don't think it's any one thing that has the numbers down recently.

Interslice · May 25, 2021

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There are 2 spare v40's on the grid any late comers to claim.

DutchRacer_3258 · May 25, 2021

Just downloaded the car can I still join?

Interslice · May 25, 2021

DutchRacer_3258 said:
Just downloaded the car can I still join?

Sure, you are michael P?

Please read the club racing rules in post 2 before the race

DutchRacer_3258 · May 25, 2021

Interslice said:
Sure, you are michael P?

Please read the club racing rules in post 2 before the race

I renamed quickly to my complete name, usually only race via srs.. i'll read it

Interslice · May 25, 2021

DutchRacer_3258 said:
I renamed quickly to my complete name, usually only race via srs.. i'll read it

Welcome aboard! See you on track

Erik Axelsson · May 25, 2021

What a great event! Really close racing between everyone. Quite scary being in the middle of a Volvo train through the mountain

This is another outstanding new mod if we want a similar experience in the future

https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/ford-escort-turbo-rs-btcc-class-1.42529/

Kek700 · May 25, 2021

Just a difficult car.

640er · May 25, 2021

Crazy sh*t this was

. 3-wide, 4-wide, attacking, defending, spinning, dodging, recovering .... endless. Guess one of the best (most intenste) races I've had, ever.

Too many situations and battles to name them. Outstanding driving from all who where involved

so many tight situations and, at least around me, really great sportsmanship. Hard racing but always fair.

Thanks Brian, hope to see some more of that in the future

(X-Bow ähem...)