Quote from WSR :

Yes, thanks for replying, I am going to upgrade the motherboard eventually, just when I actually get it working. (Must be a power supply issue) To be honest, I don't discriminate/favour any specific side (I own a ATI 9550 in the computer I'm typing on now, a spare Nvidia 6600GT, and the 7800 GTX 512...) So any card in the price range of $150-250, that would be of great value.. @BoyGTA, you're right, the CPU in the computer is a Intel Pentium D 805 at stock speeds.

Well for 150 U can get a 4850 or a 4870 (im not familiar with dollars) but those are both pretty damn good cards. But remember that ur processor will be bottlenecking ur videocard

GUYS I DID IT. 1.14.86 yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Quote from Danny LFS :

@Takumi_lfs: You should NEVER judge a book by its cover.

@Everyone: I have to make the unfortunate announcement that I'll not play LFS online at least for the next 30 days.

It's because I'm awaiting the installation of a fast enough Internet connection.

Can i join this team as dutchy too?

Quote from {CA}Nighthawk :

Yeah with a second split of 54:38 you really should be under 1:15 at start/finish line....my bet is your losing time at the right hander just after second split...and also at the final bend which can be tricky to get bang on.....the right hander after 2nd split you should be taking at 85mph or above...last bend 90mph and above.
My split times are slightly faster 24:25 and 54:33...lap time is 1:14:70, so you are definitely losing time at final 2 bends.

Well thanks, I'm now gonna try the setup u had in ur post earlier and practise.

Last edited by TheFlexican, Sun 31 May 2009, 17:35.

Quote from jason_lfs :

what are your current split times?
anyway, the first sector is the hardest one (23.9 -24 would be a good start to achieve your goal), also the last curve (no brake) it's very tricky. Try not to brake too much and learn about the trail braking. And always look the place that you want to be. Good luck.

0:24.390 0:54.380 1:15.050
Is that i'm at at the moment. Last curve i just release gass steer in and gass on again. What is this trail braking ur talking about though?
Also 1 thing i've noticed is that my wheels lock almost every corner I come in really fast (T1 and the turn after the zigzag one *forgot the name*) my wheels lock at braking and that creates puffs of smoke from my reartire

Quote from RasmusL :

Man, watch some of the NON-sliding near-WR replays! Those should help you to see how it should be driven. You really need to use all the track, and don't brake so much.
The last corner can be taken by releasing the gas for less than half a second then flooring it, and the chicane should be full throttle all through.

As a beginner I would stay off the curbs though.. They will make you spin.

I do all of those, and i've been getting faster on the last corner too. The 1:15.05 was driven with like 15% fuel so I guess if I try i can make it

I got so close today. I got another setup and i got to 15.05 (i think).
Like 0,5 seconds then i'd be on 14

Quote from Bose321 :

I hope you mean 1TB?

I do lol, typo

Processor: Intel C2Q Q9400 @ 2,7ghz
RAM: 4GB Ram
Videocard: MSI HD4850 512MB
HDD: Hitachi 1GB
Motherboard: Asus P5QL Pro
Soundcard: onboard
Case: Coolermaster Centurion 5
Cooler: Standard
Speakers: Logitech G51
Headphones: Sennheiser PX260 (or something)
Monitor: Samsung 2223NW 22"
Keyboard: Logitech something
Mouse: Logitech G5
Mousepad: Sharkoon
Wheel: Logitech Formule Force EX
Gamepad: Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2

Quote from TheFlexican :

Hey, yeah I rode 2 laps. Attaching the replay. Also im currently driving with a setup with alot of oversteer wich I like since it's pretty easy (I drive with a wheel) but i'll try the setup posted before now (thanks)
Due my replay being to big for the forum here it is: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=97Y886I2

also i slip amazingly fast after a corner in ur setup racer hero. any tips for a wheel driver with it?

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Hey, yeah I rode 2 laps. Attaching the replay. Also im currently driving with a setup with alot of oversteer wich I like since it's pretty easy (I drive with a wheel) but i'll try the setup posted before now (thanks)
Due my replay being to big for the forum here it is: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=97Y886I2

also i slip amazingly fast after a corner in ur setup racer hero. any tips for a wheel driver with it?

Last edited by TheFlexican, Thu 21 May 2009, 15:01.

Hey guys. I'm relatively new to LFS and I managed to get myself a nice wheel so I play quite abit. I have S2 but Blackwood is still my favourite track followed by South. I ride Blackwood in a FBM with and i've practised loads. The driving line option also helps alot, my current PB is 1.15.49 (i think) and I see some people driving 1.14 and 1.13. I've made 1.14 my goal, is there any advice you guys can give?