Quote from HVS5b :

This is turning into a bit of a pigs ear imo

First we ban the LRF cars (boooo ) at the whim of a few well known and voiciferous TBO drivers :irked:, and now we are gonna start with internal class balancing too?

It's all becoming too artificial for my liking

I think it is fair to say that

a) LRF was taken away from Race 2 to see if a dedicated TBO class would help populate the server. I.E. an experiment. This has been acheived. If for instance the server was un-populated then chances are the LRF's could have been re-introduced.


b) At present we are only at the discussion stage.
It is true that the TBO's need balancing, but that is likely to be a LFS issue rather than specific CTRA issue. Therefore within the discussion process we have to hear all sides of the arguements (both for and against) before then looking at Beta testing (whether or car classes or the X-system) before revamping the current Race 2 server.

Hopefully this clears up your mis-conceptions.

Happy Dance that bl1r is back

If there is a problem with the TBO's on LFS, let LFS sort it out, not localised or individually on the CTRA system.

I voted no restriction and put all my suggestions in that other post.

Quote from Christofire :

Here's what's currently floating around my head after doing some races today, and a few test laps last week.

I've found that driving the RB4 on any track with a straight means you need to prepare for FXOs coming past. Driving Aston Cadet tonight in the RB4 was a struggle to keep up. Switched to an FXO and it was far easier. One particular RB4 pilot could keep me from passing, but it took the tiniest mistake and that was that.

I'm thinking that adding a weight penalty will be the first step. I expect we'll try out some restrictions in a few test races first, but I also want to see what happens on endurance day. Do the FXOs streak out, but then have to pit/slow right down to make it through the race? I'm about a second a lap slower on Aston Cadet in the RB4, but I could drive that all day with "green" tyres. I couldn't do that in the FXO.

I can feel a poll coming on...

well - we have had at least 2 enduro days since the TBO server has come back and i don't think i've seen anyone make any pit stops...but not sure that as1 was on the rotation that day - certainly at other tracks there is not an issue with making tyres last 30 minutes - its all down to preparation....... well what I mean of course - someone with a hl setup WILL have problems - people who change their tyre settings and drive sensibably will not.

If we are up for suggestions thou.... my 2 pence would be to slash the points that you get driving the FXO and give more to XRT then even more of RB4 (didn't we have this back in STCC days btw?)

This way, people who don't drive for points 'won't be affected' ie - they like driving the FWD then they can keep on driving it.... people who do drive for points then has the decision to earn it 2 ways... either slowly and surely with the FXO or by the multipliers on the XRT or RB4.

This way it keeps all the cars pure in terms of performance... afterall these are all 'standard' cars - if there is a REALY balancing issue in LFS then let LFS sort it out, not just the CTRA.

Finally - you could always change the results structure so that you have seperate results for FXO, XRT and RB4 (similar the GT1 and GT2 on Race 3) that way people in the other classes also have something to aim for..

Whadda you think? a valid idea or a crock of ......

Quote from The Moose :

Concept racing and PLZ (and others probably) have disappeared from the team stats.

Have we been disbanded whilst i was eating my tea?

lol we are 13th.

It's culled most of the drivers for most teams....

for instance Concept is now only Adam and Marco.... oh well - lets go form another better team


SAM! you are needed

Quote from andRo. :

Hello,

Could someone please convert this XFG skin to XRG & FBM?
I'll be very thankful.
And please, do not edit the skin, because this is team's skin.

sorry - but you want these skin done for you by someone else, but you have already made this one to a good standand - why not do all three yourslef?

Quote from Kiyoshi :

Ok, thanks, that is what I would expect, but I don't know what I did wrong here: ReportID=16148
Apparently, that was my fault. I agree I was off line & had lost pace, but what else could I have done, but keep my car in control & completely to the side of the track? Does the faster car have the right of way?

Whilst this is not the place to discuss reports and the conclusions of them, the CTRA Admins agreed totally that the result of 'report dismissed' is completley correct.

Also, you have said above that it's 'your fault' - no one has said that and there is no mention of that in any CTRA admin text.

The report you made against the other driver was dismissed. This means either that that driver is not to blame or it is a racing accident.

Quote from SparkyDave :

whats the problem with double restarts anyway? it only adds about 3 seconds, I thought it was an anti lagg feature (remember the lag restarts)

Ive seen double restarts at CTRA for ages, its not a problem for me.

SD.

we have a situation that people have MORE than 100% finishes now - is this related?

Quote from bamabogger :

I was watching some videos on youtube and i saw this LFS skin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v ... HqgyE&feature=related

Now i was wondering if anybody has it or can make it for me cause i am a

mustang guy, Thanks!

Cheers~Chronic

how about contacting the guy who made the video - good place to start i think

Quote from Kiyoshi :

Could someone please clarify exactly what constitutes being 'off track' to the extent that you are then rejoining traffic?
All 4 wheels off? More than 1/2 car?
And are curbs & 'grass-crete' included in the track, or is it based always on the magic white line?

either all 4 wheels off the track (excluding curbs etc) or if you are recovering from a spin.

Best of Luck

Quote from zeugnimod :

Very nice video for a very nice team.

what he said

Quote from Becky Rose :

Or if its spectator action you are after: http://www.simtouringcarcup.com
/end shameless self promotion

is there a typo on this Beck? All i see is ad's for car insurance

Concept Racing is pleased to announce that Lars Wylensek from Germany has joined its established driver line up.

Lars (zapphord) alias 'Eisbaer' recently contacted Concept Racing about driving for the team after spending some time racing against the Concept Racing drivers on several of the differnet available CTRA race severs and being impressed with the teams attitude to racing.

We were likewise impressed with Lars, both as a driver and as a person. After several driving sessions together, along with many hours already in ventrillo we are sure that Lars and Concept Racing will be the perfect match for each other.

Lars drives all manner of LFS cars from single seaters to TBO's and the GTR classes, nothing fazes him and he drives all of them in a consistant level.

As a Platinum licensed CTRA driver with a Yellow flag ratio of just 12% and a near 100% finishing record, Lars is indeed a great addition to the squad.

In addition during his application time with Concept he has also attained his CTRA National A Single Seater license.

All involved at Concept Racing wish him the very best and welcome him with open arms.

Please join us in welcoming Larsinto our family.


With the addition of Lars to Concept Racing, the driver lineup is now as follows:

CR|S.Baker GBR (Bean0)

CR|M.Butz D (Der Butz)

CR|T.Corken GBR (Swiss_Tony)

CR|M.Hoekstra NL (Badeend)

CR|R.Hoiting NL (Hotmail)

CR|J.Parker GBR (Dru)

CR|M.Pesonen FIN (Blackout)

CR|A.PettigrewGBR (adamlfs)

CR|R.Salama FIN (sokke)

CR|S.Whitehead GBR (The Moose)

CR|L.Wylensek D (zapphord)

Quote from Jakg :

Because I can't seem to get TS working on my PC, and because I posted this from School.

School? Aren't you kids on your 3 month summer break yet?

Quote from AMB :

Future plans in lfs?

what you need to improve?

what you want from a team?

+1 to this type of stuff as well, i forgot it out of my bit

Quote from ssj3_goku :

i guess so..

well ive uploaded my account stats now but what else should i say?!?!

Well, why not start by telling people about what cars you like to drive?

if you would want to race in any leagues, perhaps your availability etc etc

all this sort of information would only help your application.

What about asking teams who are looking for new members to contact you with respect for a 'try out' the sort of thing would entail/involve meeting up on a server and with the help of some ventrillo or TS be able to speak with team members and see how you get on.

An LFS team can be demanding and almost be like a marraige. It's always best to find out as much as possible about each other before taking that commitment.

You would also get a lot more respect for taking your time and joining the right team for YOU perhaps rather than just joining the first team that contacts you etc etc.

I'm not sure if this post might help you, but at least it might get you thinking a bit...

Quote from ssj3_goku :

how come in about an hour xtractions thread got like 9 replies and a loada views and nothing to mine... lol

well thats something to do with an 'old account' rather than anyone approaching him for a drive.... unless I can not read

Quote from Jakg :

How about making the buttons on the drivers infraction profile clickable with a direct link to the report rather than having to hover over and look at the Report ID# and then look that up manually.

(sure this was posted before but can't find it!)

wasn't it pulled last time because you named and shamed on it Jack?

BTW, why not just ask the CTRA admins in TS rather than just make a post?

Quote from ssj3_goku :

bump....

you will not make ANY friends bumping your own thread after 30 minutes...


How about waiting and seeing what people do over the next 24 hours at least before thniking there might be something wrong with your post and then changing it with more detailed information than just a 'bump'

that's an LFS issue - nothing to do with the CTRA server...

Quote from Jordan2007 :

lol yeh just got appealed

-TR- Boost connected (Jordan2007)
[..]
-TR- Boost removed 3id M.Bont from the start grid
-TR- Boost removed ì¾ê.Spiter from the start grid
-TR- Boost removed ì¾ê.Afropferd from the start grid
-TR- Boost removed °HoT Zimmi from the start grid
-TR- Boost removed Okram from the start grid
-TR- Boost removed emyto (spa) from the start grid
-TR- Boost removed Lateralus from the start grid
CTRA : Timestamp: 17 Apr 2008 : 19:00:19

i dont remember doing that!!

then you have a bad memory.....

Quote from danowat :

Nice one, thats the link.

Ok, here is the file, lap 13 onwards

hopefully this will not turn in to a BTCC thread, but the admins (myself included) look at the replay when we can (after 5pm for me) and we will come back with an answer about the 'expected' standard of driving.

Quote from Richie Cahill :

Drop it into a basin of soapy water!

who do i send the bill too?

Quote from samh :

nup. I Appreciate What You're Saying, But Every Other Driver Deals With The Hazards And Has Done Since We First Launched. They Cope, And So Can You.

+1