This is a thread to discuss Round 1 - BL1/XFG&XRG

Post in here the latimes you're getting, some replays, skins, hints, tips and setups. Come on - it's a friendly League. I'll post my 'B' setup - not quite as good as the one I'm going to use - But I wouldn't tell you that now would I?

I'm getting 1.38s lol, my PB is a 1.37

I just remember to go slow in, fast out, and reduce the amount of tyre scrubbing.

This guide might help you to improve your laptimes with the XFG @ Blackwood.

Quote from JO53PHS :

I'm getting 1.38s lol, my PB is a 1.37

You have mail.

Do I now....? amazing

First lap of XFG Blackwood with a wheel pulled consitant 1.38's-1.40's exluding late brakeing crashes
Fastest is a 1.38

Hey guys, just checking if this skin is alright for the 1st round... keep in mind this is the 1st time i've both skinned and used photoshop...

Im going to do some setup and practice tomorrow (1st Jan) so i'll let you know how that goes!

Quote from mccoll99 :

Hey guys, just checking if this skin is alright for the 1st round... keep in mind this is the 1st time i've both skinned and used photoshop...

Im going to do some setup and practice tomorrow (1st Jan) so i'll let you know how that goes!

Thats fine. Remember, when you're actually in LFS, you can change the background colour of the car anyway.

Quote from TAYLOR-MANIA :

Not a bad setup there Jack...consistent :35's in the XFG for me.
But that was with auto-clutch, brake help & using the flappy paddle gear things on the wheel...:thumbsdow
My times are all over the place with manual clutch, no brake help & the H-pattern shifter! I still need a little practice.
I also just tried the XRG in full manual and I was doing high :38's! I think I'll be sticking with the XFG for round 1!

35s? I'd better get some practicing in! I can get 35s on my setup, just!

Since I've been racing on CTRA, I've been using auto-gears much less. I'll probably use manual for the series.

Quote from J@tko :

35s? I'd better get some practicing in! I can get 35s on my setup, just!

I couldn't get consistent 35's either. Your setup is way too understeering, but it suits some people. Personally I prefer a little more sliding although it's a fwd car... Irony eh?

Quote from hyntty :

I couldn't get consistent 35's either. Your setup is way too understeering, but it suits some people. Personally I prefer a little more sliding although it's a fwd car... Irony eh?

The setup at the top is my 'b' setup - I use a better on when racing competitively .

The other one does slide a bit more, but if it slides too much - I slow down as I use a keyboard and I'ts harder to control slides.

On [DR] Sever 1 if anyone wants to join me.

Quote from J@tko :

On [DR] Sever 1 if anyone wants to join me.

Was thinking about it but by the time i made a decision you were off and decided id start css up

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^^Makes my post look like it has more meaning!

Ah yes - It's all coming flooding back

I was [begin cocky post] at one point the 2nd fastest demo/keyboard racer around BL1 in XFG, with a PB of 1.34.24. A few laps into it a few minutes ago and I was posting low 1.35s. I think Pole Postion will be mid to high 1.34 IMO.[/cocky post!].

Anyway, I'm not a real fan of the Patch Y XFG. [begins JC esque car review] I think the old one felt like it was Italian - the steering was sharp, the engine was revvy and nippy, the handling was great and easy to drive - it felt like it was driving with a smile on its face. However, the new one feels like it's American - the handling is sloppier, the engine isn't as good, and the brakes are worse. All my opinion though.

Quote from J@tko :

I was [begin cocky post] at one point the 2nd fastest demo/keyboard racer around BL1 in XFG, with a PB of 1.34.24. A few laps into it a few minutes ago and I was posting low 1.35s. I think Pole Postion will be mid to high 1.34 IMO.[/cocky post!].

I always slightly disliked those who could get into the 34s in the XFG. I rarely make it into the 36s. I went, "How the heck do they get that fast in this car ?"

Quote from dekojester :

I always slightly disliked those who could get into the 34s in the XFG. I rarely make it into the 36s. I went, "How the heck do they get that fast in this car ?"

I'm sorry you hate me now!

A few tips: Get a good setup (The one at the top of the thread is a good starting point). You need to strike a balance between braking as late as possible and turning in as early as possible - that thing will understeer. Some corners are easier than others. I only get the last corner 'perfect' maybe 20% of the time.

J@tko do you mouse steer or keyboard?

Quote from JO53PHS :

J@tko do you mouse steer or keyboard?

Keyboard - I hate using the mouse.

Wheel coming soon, hopefully. (B'day perhaps )

Quote from J@tko :

Keyboard - I hate using the mouse.

Wheel coming soon, hopefully. (B'day perhaps )

I was going to answer that for him, but i realised it may reveal my horrible plan in which i watch you play LFS all day long in a helicopter infront your (house?) while playing it on my new desktop putting you off greatly.

I meen err yes, I still use keyboard for competitive racing but i have my DFP I'm just uber slow with it >:| had it since christmas

/me ordered G25 yesterday

/me will be slow for round one

Quote from J@tko :

You need to strike a balance between braking as late as possible and turning in as early as possible - that thing will understeer. Some corners are easier than others.

Haven't you watched Fift Gear? According to Jason Potato the mistake people do is to turn in too early. Thou he was driving a Lambo while saying that..

Quote from hyntty :

Haven't you watched Fift Gear? According to Jason Potato the mistake people do is to turn in too early. Thou he was driving a Lambo while saying that..

Well, it's what I say to myself when approaching a corner in the XFG - Brake as late as possible, turn in as early as possible. It's easier with a wheel.

Slow in - Fast out.

If you turn in too late you will understeer for England and most definately be on the grass

Quote from JO53PHS :

If you turn in too late you will understeer for England and most definately be on the grass

Well the advice came from a so called "professional". But other than the show itself, I've never heard of the man. Has Jason Potato ever won anything or is he generally well-known in Britain?

Quote from hyntty :

Well the advice came from a so called "professional". But other than the show itself, I've never heard of the man. Has Jason Potato ever won anything or is he generally well-known in Britain?

Jason Plato is multi-BTCC champion.

Very Good Driver.

Jason Potato

Quote from J@tko :

Jason Potato

I've just watched the first episodes of Top Gear season 10... In case you were wondering where the potato came.