Racing Simulators

SKILL · 27 Jun 2011 at 12:36

I generally don't bother with splits etc, I used to with iSpeed before the in-game splits, but I found that whilst it was great for going for ultimate lap times it was unhelpful for races/qualifying as I'd be constantly pushing to gain time, I generally go just as quick but more consistent if I just forget about times and go for a lap, which is kinda odd...

I also found that without looking at splits I was going for lines that may not be the absolute quickest (we're talking tiny sub-tenth differences though) but that are 'easier' for me to hold, some of the ultimate quickest lines are borderline as to whether I'll make it out the otherside or not

Borrish · 27 Jun 2011 at 12:38

unKn0wn said:
Totally agree. I wont race without it open now. I have it set to compare my current lap time to my PB with Audio output (Voice) to tell me during a race.

A bad T1 on Watkins Glenn can cost you .500 by the time you get to T5. I Didn't realise until I compared my lap with someone else's

Wow, I figured it'd cost you a fair bit of time since it leads onto a long straight but I didn't think it would cost you that much.

Back to square one again tomorrow! At least I know the course but I've never raced it in a Skip. I'll probably try a few hot laps tonight and maybe post a replay for some criticism.

Good week for the Nationwide as well. Daytona will be a great chance to see how the new tyre and aero model will affect restrictor plate racing.

leaskovski · 27 Jun 2011 at 12:57

unKn0wn said:
Hello mate.

I remember racing with you on rFactor. I think Log1k still has a short vid on youtube with us all.

Found and added you!

Amos91 · 27 Jun 2011 at 14:51

Really want to do the DP race at Road America today. However I think I would melt after 50 mins. Damn hot weather

unKn0wn · 27 Jun 2011 at 15:27

SKILL said:
I generally don't bother with splits etc, I used to with iSpeed before the in-game splits, but I found that whilst it was great for going for ultimate lap times it was unhelpful for races/qualifying as I'd be constantly pushing to gain time, I generally go just as quick but more consistent if I just forget about times and go for a lap, which is kinda odd...

I also found that without looking at splits I was going for lines that may not be the absolute quickest (we're talking tiny sub-tenth differences though) but that are 'easier' for me to hold, some of the ultimate quickest lines are borderline as to whether I'll make it out the otherside or not

I'm the opposite. I find it easier if I have a something to compare to. I can't use the in-game timing thing though. I find it to distracting.

leaskovski said:
Found and added you!

I can't see you. Can you send me a PM in iRacing so I can add you?

log1K · 27 Jun 2011 at 15:30

PM in iRacing?

Amos91 · 27 Jun 2011 at 16:18

log1K said:
PM in iRacing?

:

olivercamos said:
Search the drivers name. Then when the search results appear hover your cursor over the helmet image next to their name. A box should appear with the option to PM.

leaskovski · 27 Jun 2011 at 16:21

unKn0wn said:
I'm the opposite. I find it easier if I have a something to compare to. I can't use the in-game timing thing though. I find it to distracting.

I can't see you. Can you send me a PM in iRacing so I can add you?

Done

anuraj · 27 Jun 2011 at 16:27

olivercamos said:
Really want to do the DP race at Road America today. However I think I would melt after 50 mins. Damn hot weather

Apparently it's the hottest day in 5 years.

Amos91 · 27 Jun 2011 at 18:08

4 new pieces of content available to pre-order

Iowa Speedway, Suzuka Circuit, the Ford GT and the ALMS ARX-01C are all ready for pre-order today! Pre-order 3 or more pieces of content and receive a volume discount!

unKn0wn · 27 Jun 2011 at 19:01

olivercamos said:
4 new pieces of content available to pre-order

Damn you...

*Gets out Credit Card*

unKn0wn · 27 Jun 2011 at 19:31

Heads up guys.

Practice Session at Lime Rock Park

Session Name: OcUK
Session Password: race
Session Start: 6.30PM GMT
Session time: 4hr
Car: Skip Barber
Track: Lime Rock Park (LRP)

johny dolan · 27 Jun 2011 at 19:36

Ive just pre-ordered the 2 new cars and Suzuka cant wait for this track for a play.

Im a lotus 79 driver so if any of you guys here are interested Erik runs a hosted teaching session on monday nights to help new guys with tracks and setups and would be cool to see some of you guys there as the Lotus is the best car in the sim imo and im sure you guys would love it as its a real thrill.

track changes tonight to phillip island

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnxgtC06q_0&feature=player_embedded

keep a eye on the Lotus forum for details

http://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/125/1468753.page

Even if you dont want to drive this car its worth rading through Eriks thread as theres great track guids and lately he has made some youtube videos guids that will come in handy when you get those tracks.

p0ss3s3d · 27 Jun 2011 at 20:57

keep trying to get a lap in the practice session but the graphics stops rendering every 60 seconds or so for about three or four seconds (literally) though the sound/ffb/game and so on continues. Any ideas?

johny dolan · 27 Jun 2011 at 21:03

Go into documents iracing folder renderer scroll to the bottom autocf completed =1 and change it to 0 then when you relaunch the game it will auto callerbrate gfx again.

Hope that helps.

p0ss3s3d · 27 Jun 2011 at 21:06

okay, i'll give that a go. i'm looking at the temps of everything and nothings abnormally high either.

EDIT: Nope i'm watching the temps in the overlay and once again it's randomly slowed to 0.5 fps.

muttclugg · 27 Jun 2011 at 21:19

unKn0wn said:
Heads up guys.

Practice Session at Lime Rock Park

Session Name: OcUK
Session Password: race
Session Start: 6.30PM GMT
Session time: 4hr
Car: Skip Barber
Track: Lime Rock Park (LRP)

Just spent 15 minutes on there (matt clegg) which was good. Some nice lap times from you guys on there. I personally struggled to get a full lap in right until the end where I was 3-4 seconds off the pace. BUT I've only been playing properly for 3 weeks or so.

edit: This is why I was off the pace! (taken in a practice session).

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Amos91 · 27 Jun 2011 at 21:36

p0ss3s3d said:
okay, i'll give that a go. i'm looking at the temps of everything and nothings abnormally high either.

EDIT: Nope i'm watching the temps in the overlay and once again it's randomly slowed to 0.5 fps.

If you are running an Nvidia card there have been some issues with the newer betas. It did it for me. Going to the WHQL's fixed it for me and many others

p0ss3s3d · 27 Jun 2011 at 21:40

olivercamos said:
If you are running an Nvidia car there have been some issues with the newer betas. It did it for me. Going to the WHQL's fixed it for me and many others

Hmm I'm running 266.58 which is WHQLed... I'll install another set of drivers tomorow and see how that changes things.

SKILL · 27 Jun 2011 at 21:44

unKn0wn said:
Heads up guys.

Practice Session at Lime Rock Park

Session Name: OcUK
Session Password: race
Session Start: 6.30PM GMT
Session time: 4hr
Car: Skip Barber
Track: Lime Rock Park (LRP)

Cheers for hosting, was impressed by the 58.0 in practice, couldn't match that all through practice and qualifying but was edging closer, then got a 58.082 during the first few laps of the race, crashed whilst trying to go quicker still and after resetting got into the 57's, which I think is a new PB

I saved the replay if anyone wants to see, there's a few mistakes but the first corner or two and the last 2 are probably as good as I can get (admittedly the last one is just flat which I can do regularly

):

replay

p0ss3s3d said:
keep trying to get a lap in the practice session but the graphics stops rendering every 60 seconds or so for about three or four seconds (literally) though the sound/ffb/game and so on continues. Any ideas?

Possibly drivers as mentioned or might be worth contacting [email protected], not had any problems myself but heard they're fairly good at sorting things out so might have some ideas?