2016-MAR-12 12H of Sebring

[David Tejada]

Do we want to practice in a session together some time before the race? If so I can set up a private session. Just let me know what time works.

[zedarchitect]

I am down - Thurs or Friday. We can take advantage of practice sessions. It allows us to bounce between sessions to test driver swaps and test driving since once you join as a team you cannot join as an individual.

West Coast team, will Sheldon be the first driver? I think that would make me the East Coast first driver in an attempt to be in the same split.

[David Tejada]

It looks like the West only has 2 drivers. I can switch over if you guys need me to.

[F1Fan07]

Mar 7, 2016 15:22:34 GMT -8 David Tejada said:

It looks like the West only has 2 drivers. I can switch over if you guys need me to.

We have Sheldon. I just updated the OP. Being Canadian makes him an honorary West Coaster Besides, I think he said he was born out here.

[F1Fan07]

Tonight I'll make sure I give you three admin rights to GBR 2.

I'm not sure I'll have time to do a special skin for the West car. If not, I'll copy the GBR skin and change the accent colour or something.

[F1Fan07]

www.iracing.com/2016-season-2-release-notes/

Looks like the McLaren got some changes to the Traction Control.

McLaren MP4-12C GT3

– Season setups have been updated.

– Braking performance during big slides has been improved by altering the ABS slip calculations.

– TC algorithm updated to use a mix of longitudinal and lateral slip to cut throttle. At very low speeds, only longitudinal slip is used, making it easier to 180 degree spin the car with TC engaged. At low speeds in the range of power down out of 2nd gear corners, combined longitudinal and lateral slip are used to provide a little bit of stability control. At higher speeds, only longitudinal slip is used to give the driver greater ability to use throttle to set the attitude of the car.

– Lumirank system has been added to match the Blancpain GT3 Series.

– Tires have been converted to Pirelli.

– This vehicle is now capable of flashing its headlights.

– Updated engine sounds.

– Updated tire sounds.

[David Tejada]

Time to test the car. Is iRacing back up?

If it is then I can set up a private session for later tonight. Can anyone join me? I will only set it up if at least 2 or 3 of us can run. It doesn't need to be a team session. At least I don't think so.

[F1Fan07]

You may see me on tonight but I don't want to do a session. I'll be in and out testing/tweaking for the graphics changes.

[F1Fan07]

Hm... the new TC on this car lets you be a lot more aggressive on corner exit. Me likey.

[David Tejada]

This race starts on Friday March 11th at 9pm EST, correct?

[F1Fan07]

We're doing the "normal" time race, I believe. Sat AM.

[David Tejada]

I may have a conflict. I may only be able to run the early stints.

[zedarchitect]

Mar 9, 2016 16:33:48 GMT -8 David Tejada said:

I may have a conflict. I may only be able to run the early stints.

Can you let us know which time frame you can run?

[F1Fan07]

Here's the setup I've been using. David T's setup with slight lowering of front ride height and more rear aero.

dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25238931/DG%20Sebring%2012hour%20race%20fuel.sto

[zedarchitect]

I havent been able to get to my rig since Sunday so I havent even downloaded the updates. Hoping tonight.

I'm a little nervous about Snappy's conflict and not having heard much from Boza. Could you both please enter your availability in the spreadsheet so we can figure out if a second team is feasible? Thanks

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cXjY-iP1151WSvVC_U86p26emzYb430ZpccHa729TH4/edit#gid=0