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Post by zedarchitect on Aug 24, 2013 5:29:54 GMT -8
 DATE: 9/6 TIME: 7:15 PT / 10:15 ET TRACK: Road America (Elkhart Lake) TRACK LINK: See Downloads threadQUALIFICATION: Practice times from the session just before the event will be used to set the grid RACE LENGTH: Race #1 - 20 minutes - Begins at 10:30 PT barring any technical issues Race #2 - 20 minutes - Begins after a 5 minute warmup/break and will have an inverted grid FLAGS: Black Flags Only. Blue Flags will show but no penalty will be issued. DRIVER AIDS: Auto Clutch; Low Traction Control (please only use if you must) PIT: Driver's choice FUEL: 2X TIRES: 2X DAMAGE%: 50 MECHANICAL FAILURE: Normal SETUPS: Open SERVER LIVE: 8/28 |
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Post by zedarchitect on Aug 28, 2013 19:49:44 GMT -8
Can you all do a few laps and let me know what you think about the grass and gravel? The gravel is really hard to get out of. If enough think it should be addressed I can issue a patch. Thanks.
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Post by F1Fan07 on Aug 28, 2013 19:51:18 GMT -8
Awesome race image!
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Post by Jim T on Aug 29, 2013 14:55:18 GMT -8
Yes gravel(quick sand) will be a killer and the grass is like ice! I will obviously go with everyone else here but for me the off track excursions happen all to frequently with these cars and it almost a certain you will blow your engine as ( I think) Helios did during track night. Jim.
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Post by zedarchitect on Aug 29, 2013 15:03:58 GMT -8
Yeah, even if you drop a wheel you're toast.
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Post by zedarchitect on Aug 29, 2013 15:06:29 GMT -8
Yeah, when I found it I was like "score" lol |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 19:52:08 GMT -8
Just wondering, will the Mechanical Failures stay at normal? Might have to stick with the Javelin - if I push the 69 Mustang without redlining it the engine still overheats pretty fast... YIKES!!
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Post by zero7159 on Sept 2, 2013 6:43:26 GMT -8
I have to use Low TCS. The Challenger is almost impossible to drive without it. I also found that it was impossible to get out of the gravel.
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Post by zedarchitect on Sept 2, 2013 7:22:54 GMT -8
I'm going to patch the track to address the gravel. I'll do it tonight. Thanks guys.
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Post by zedarchitect on Sept 2, 2013 7:24:14 GMT -8
Just wondering, will the Mechanical Failures stay at normal? Might have to stick with the Javelin - if I push the 69 Mustang without redlining it the engine still overheats pretty fast... YIKES!! Lets run event 1 like this and see if any issues arise. I was overheating in the exhibition but never blew up. |
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Post by F1Fan07 on Sept 2, 2013 10:13:14 GMT -8
Engine fragility is part of the fun of HistorX. Some of these cars, you need to be quite gentle with your RPMs, especially during shifting. If you're overheating then stay away from the redline. Chris and I blew many a Ferrari engine during quali sessions at efnet  but kept the magic smoke inside the engine during races. Turning down/off Mechanical Failures isn't true to the intent of the mod. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 11:13:10 GMT -8
Engine fragility is part of the fun of HistorX. Some of these cars, you need to be quite gentle with your RPMs, especially during shifting. If you're overheating then stay away from the redline. Chris and I blew many a Ferrari engine during quali sessions at efnet but kept the magic smoke inside the engine during races. Turning down/off Mechanical Failures isn't true to the intent of the mod. Oh believe me, I'm not redlining and they still are overheating... If I was over-revving the cars constantly, I wouldn't have posted my overheating concerns.. |
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Post by Dan W. on Sept 2, 2013 11:27:24 GMT -8
These cars will blow up even if the random mechanical failure is turned off.
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Post by F1Fan07 on Sept 2, 2013 12:11:24 GMT -8
Oh believe me, I'm not redlining and they still are overheating... If I was over-revving the cars constantly, I wouldn't have posted my overheating concerns.. I did a few laps in the #83 '69 Mustang and the only time I got the oil over 110 C was when I didn't lift over the main straight "jump". The VEH file lists optimal oil temp as 100 C and max safe oil temp as 110 C. I was hovering around 105 C when I was pushing it. How many laps did it take until you were overheating? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 13:07:11 GMT -8
I was around 250 degrees Fahrenheit after like 2-3 laps without touching the redline AND lifting over the main straight "jump" with the AMC, Mustang, Camaro, and it all seems to go around 250-270+
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but kept the magic smoke inside the engine during races. Turning down/off Mechanical Failures isn't true to the intent of the mod.