If anyone has not yet registered in the forum please do so ASAP in readiness for Sunday. You will need to access a members only section for the server passwords.

OK all, we've got a big grid for Sunday's race now. It's new to everyone being the first ever GTTC race. It's going to be hectic out there so we all need to know what we are doing.

Please be sure to read the rules carefully. Everyone is expected to know the rules and heavy punishment will be dished out if a driver demonstrates either a disregard for, or a lack of knowledge of the rules.

GF

Last edited by Gentlefoot, Thu 3 Jan 2008, 15:19.

Quote from KSheppard :

thanks m8 - sorry to be a PITA but did ya get me teammate too:

C.Sheppard - all other info is the same

Oops - sorry mate - didn't see that. I will amend the list.

GF

Sorry guys - first chance I've had to go through all the forum registrations and entries. Updated the list now though.

Quote from Leprekaun :

Differential


However, something that puzzles me is that if the differential is loose, meaning that the inside wheel will spin at a higher speed than the outside wheel, why does the car understeer, I mean, isn't there less grip at the back if one wheel is losing traction and all the strain is being thrown onto one wheel? and vice versa with a locked differential.

The simple reason is this. The outside rear wheel is the one with all the load. Therefore it is this wheel that is providing all your rear end grip. If the diff is open then the inside wheel is allowed to spin. This means the outside wheel will not spin so it maintains grip. This will create more understeer than the opposite situation as I will now explain.

If the diff is locked then as you apply more power the inside wheel is now unable to spin. Eventually, the power will exceed the grip of the outside rear tyre too and then this wheel will start to spin up. This will result in sudden oversteer as the wheel that was providing all the grip is now spinning and not gripping.

Hope this is clear.

Quote from Fonzie :

Every lap i drive with the Fox SO long, i lose every lap around 4km/hr topspeed, even did some testing with the guy's off my team, driving exactly the same setup, and settings in the game, they keep there topspeed lap after lap, and in my game, its like somebody puts on the brake , every lap a bit more.

I did try it with a new clean install and problem is still there.
It's not the clutch becosse the little bar have not colord.

I running under vista32
5200x2
8800gtx
2 gb ram
Game runs great, great fps

I have no idee what it can be, need help.

http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=36321

I've also noticed a similar affect relating to tyre temps on some low powered cars. For example, in the FOX I am finding that on cold tyres I have a top speed 1 - 1.5 mph higher compared with when the tyres are warmed up. I can only assume this is caused by the increased mechanical grip the warm tyres give you.

Quote from niall09 :

Id like to join


[DR] Niall - FXO

If anything pops up, ill let you know

Adding you now

You will need to register in the forum before the race as passwords are posted in a members only section.

Welcome and good luck.

This thing started when they changed the way skins are downloaded I think. It happens to me when someone joins the track for the first time. Pretty sure its the same for everyone.

Check your clutch settings. What car is it?

It may be that it is stalling because the clutch isn't coming in. Can you hear the engine idling?

and here's my wheel config - I use a G25 and mainly drive SS

http://gentlefoot.com/LFS/Images/LFScontrols.JPG

Might be of help.

Always try to unwind the lock as soon as possible at corner exit. As you apply throttle you need to be unwinding the lock.

Good luck.

Please be aware that these setups were produced using patch X. To use them with Patch Y you will need to rename them to FOX_.. instead of FORMULA_XR_...

I am currently working on the modification of these sets for patch Y and I will update these setups in the coming weeks.

Thanks for your patience.

Quote from orange_boy_uk :

Plus that new 1.2 bmw F1 car is rubbish. I mean why do we need more F1 cars and why for demo's.

We've got more F1 cars? Cool! Which one - Ferrari, Mclaren? Can't believe I didn't notice that in the car selection screen!

Oh - hang on a sec - 1.2 bmw F1 - you're not confusing the little Formula BMW with an F1 car are you?

Quote from GloryJ :

loool how old do you have to be to get a credit card in america?

It seems this thread is another unforeseen consequence of the sub-prime lending folly that has been going on in the US over the past few years

Only 7 guaranteed grid slots left for this event now - Only 10 days away

Any reserves who sign up now will almost certainly get a drive. I would expect at least 5 no shows for a grid this size.

When will the LFS World Stats be reset? I had a fairly thorough search of the forums for 'stats reset' etc but couldn't find anything so sorry if someone already asked this.

The first season of the GTTC will get underway on Sunday 6th January 08. Race start will be at 17:00GMT (UK Local Time/London).

Eligible Cars: TBO and GTR
Season Length: 6 Races in total held every 2 weeks
Qualifying: 20 mins (TBOs sit out first 5 minutes
Race Lengths: approx 30 mins
Max Grid Size: 32 cars
Grievance Procedure: Video of incidents are posted on website and gentlefoot.com members vote to decide blame and penalties.

I am now accepting entries for race 1 of this event. You can enter in the following ways:

1) By replying to this thread.
2) By submiting a form on this page: http://www.gentlefoot.com/entry.html
3) By sending me a forum PM from here:
http://www.gentlefoot.com/LFS/forum/

For more information see the forum and main site.

Rules:
http://gentlefoot.com/LFS/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26

Scoring:
http://gentlefoot.com/LFS/forum/viewtopic.php?t=330

Calendar:
http://www.gentlefoot.com/calendar.html


Current Entrants:
1. R4RGentlefoot - XRT
2. MAR||Marco - XRR
3. [TDRT]FedtStensDyr - FXR
4. ((Onion)) - FXR
5. [RF]-art555 - FXO
6. CoRe.BigTime - XRR
7. DMR Martini - FXR
8. mischief007 - XRT
9. JayBee - FXR
10. burnsy1882 - FXR
11. [TDRT] R.Kolz - FXR
12. count.bazley - FXR
13. [SR]de Souza - XRT
14. ted209 - FXR
15. nigelpm - FXR
16. BenjiMC - FZR
17. blackbird - XRT
18. Adam5k1 - FZR
19. kart38 - RB4
20. [TDRT] G.Noll - FXR
21. [TDRT] M.Dunne
22. Ian Maslen - XRT
23. [TDRT] T.Jessen - FXR
24. ajp71 - XRR
25. Banister - FZR
26. [DR] Niall - FXO
27. [HR]Celtic100 - FXR
28. [HR]Stablex43 - FXR
29. [TDRT] Flaffy - FXR
30. Leprekaun - FZR
31. [HR]Toddshooter - FZR
32. K.Sheppard - FXR
33. C.Sheppard - FXR
34. [HR]Niels - FZR
35. H.Vuorinen - FXR
36. anttt69 - TBA

Last edited by Gentlefoot, Fri 4 Jan 2008, 10:07.

Quote from count.bazley :

Where are all the FO8 racers? Maybe we should give Huppis and Forbin a buzz, I'm sure they would be eager to win this time round.

I've already personally invited all previous entrants. Most people replied. Think Huppis is on National Service and pretty sure Forbin had a reason for not being able to race too.

Quote from bozo :

I've completed the entry form, but didn't receive any confirmation that the form was sent successfully.

Just to confirm, I would like to enter GFC Season 2. I'll be driving the FOX.

Many thanks.

Hi mate - nope - didn't get the form. Best PM me in the forum - the account is now activated.

Adding you now. I'll enter you for race 1 aswell.

GF

OK all - only 7 guaranteed grid slots left for this event! Sign up now to avoid disappointment. I will accept up to 40 entrants as there are always at least a handful of no shows for an event this size.

GF

The second season of the GFC will get underway on Sunday 6th January 08. Race start will be at 20:00GMT (UK Local Time).

Eligible Cars: Formula V8 and Formula XR
Season Length: 6 Races in total held every 2 weeks
Qualifying: 20 mins (FOXs sit out first 5 minutes
Race Lengths: approx 75 mins
Prizes: Trophies for FOX and FO8 class winners
Average Grid Size: 22.5 cars (based on season 1 average attendance)
Max Grid Size: 32 cars
Grievance Procedure: Video of incidents are posted on website and gentlefoot.com members vote to decide blame and penalties.

I am now accepting entries for race 1 of this event. You can enter in the following ways:

1) By replying to this thread.
2) By submiting a form on this page: http://www.gentlefoot.com/entry.html
3) By sending me a forum PM from here:
http://www.gentlefoot.com/LFS/forum/

For more information see the forum and main site.

Rules:
http://gentlefoot.com/LFS/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26

Scoring:
http://gentlefoot.com/LFS/forum/viewtopic.php?t=330

Calendar:
http://www.gentlefoot.com/calendar.html

All Previous Race Replays:
http://www.gentlefoot.com/downloads.html

Videos (including some from GFC season 1):
http://gentlefoot.com/LFS/lfsvideo.html

Current Entrants:
1. R4RGentlefoot - FOX
2. [SR]BlackBird - FOX
3. ((Onion)) - FOX
4. nigelpm - FOX
5. LRB_Aly - FOX
6. ZWR|Adam5k1 - FO8
7. .deFINe. - FOX
9. Jambo - FOX
9. count.bazley - FOX
10. laudi - FOX
11. Starblue - FO8
12. pswillies - FOX
13. [SR]de Souza - FOX
14. R4RStorm_Cloud - FO8
15. Lateralus - FOX
16. ian maslen - FOX
17. [SR]Blas - FO8
18. CoRe.BigTime - FOX
19. spdoFiredUp - FO8
20. Hydrophonic - FOX
21. timbob - FOX
22. DBP|Flip - FO8
23. r8devil - FOX
24. Struan [><] - FOX
25. Juiceman - FO8
26. bozo - FOX
27. [DBP] Stoney - FOX
28. [DBP] MADD-MAFF - FOX
29. [DBP] B-RAD - FO8
30. [DBP]Sly_Guy - FOX
31. [DBP]Skinny- FO8
32. Leprekaun - FO8
33. Agarash - FO8
34. ted209 - FOX
35. wolfman55 - FOX
36. AndYCH - FO8
37. danNy - FOX
38. matze78 - FO8

Last edited by Gentlefoot, Sun 6 Jan 2008, 20:11.

Circuit: Fern Bay RallyX and Black (R)
Cars: TBOs and LXs
RallyX Laps: 5
LX Laps: 10
RallyX Server: Gentlefoot.com#1
LX Server: Gentlefoot.com#3

The first hour will be spent on Gentlefoot.com#1 racing the Rallyx layout in TBOs. Then at 21:00GMT we will move to Gentlefoot.com#3 for some dual class LX racing. These servers will be open to the public and everyone is welcome to join us.

Current Race Entrants: (Full race to be held on 16th December)

RallyX Entries:
1. R4RGentlefoot RB4 & Adam5k1 TBA
2. Ian Maslen TBA & TBA
3. Count.Bazley TBA & ((Onion)) RB4
4. nigelpm RB4 & ted209 TBA
5. Starblue & Partner TBA

LX Entries:
1. R4RGentlefoot LX4 & Adam5k1 LX6
2. Ian Maslen TBA & TBA
3. Count.Bazley LX6 & ((Onion)) LX4
4. FMLaudi - LX4 & FMTroy LX6
5. gohfeld23 - LX4 & Partner TBA
6. Mazz - LX4 & Partner TBA
7. Primoz - LX6 & HRTBurnout LX4
8. LRB_Aly - LX & DR|Strobe LX
9. nigelpm LX4 & ted209 LX6
10. Starblue & Partner TBA

More info:
www.gentlefoot.com/otherevents.html

If you can't make the Wednesday races there is a dual class LX race on Sunday 16th. See www.gentlefoot.com/otherevents.html

Quote from BigTime :

Two things that caught my eye. There is like 1:30 of black screen at the end of the video, could save on file size. Also why didn't you mention the champions? Other than that it was a great video, especially being 8+ minutes.

Thanks for feedback - know about the black bit at the end. Not sure what happened there.

Couldn't name the champions cos when the vid was made the season was still running.

I think, in general at least, the best way to improve a road cars handling is simply to increase the rear ARB rate. Most road cars have massive amounts of understeer dialed in because most people don't know what to do in an oversteer situation. This means statistically understeer is safer.

But if you are experienced at driving quickly and can cope with a bit of oversteer, a bit more rear roll bar, especially on FWD cars can result in a big improvement in balance without wrecking the smooth ride road setups give.

Also, a brand new rear anti rollbar can be got for as little as £100 for some cars. Pretty easy to fit too. Worth adding some poly bushes while you are there aswell. Compare this to the cost of coilovers or dampers and you see where I'm coming from.