[Toxa]

maybe

[f0rk]

I might come back for a race, been feeling the GT recently

[Sleeplessnights]

Wonder if the Spa and Super-GT race could still happen. I haven't been able to get much fun out of GT5 online with randomers.

[Angst]

I'm thinking of organizing a special event after the summer vacations are over.

Either Volvo 240 (tuned), VW Beetle (old one, tuned) or CV2 (tuned). Maybe all of them at similar PPs on Eiger. Could turn into a nice "Folk race".... :)

[KaizorPenguin]

That would be sweet! Someone has to gift me a 240 though, I must have it.

[Angst]

That would be sweet! Someone has to gift me a 240 though, I must have it.

PM me you PSN and I'll send it to you tomorrow or tonight if I have the time.

[paskowitz]

I would be down for this. Do you want to do Eiger street or dirt? Dirt would be crazy... fun. Although I would need a car as well. Probably the Volvo, just because my family used to own one.

[Angst]

I would be down for this. Do you want to do Eiger street or dirt? Dirt would be crazy... fun. Although I would need a car as well. Probably the Volvo, just because my family used to own one.

Didn't even think about the dirt version... We have never done a dirt race, so dirt it is! It will be a bit crazy for sure, but fun as you say.

Ok, I'm calling it (more details to follow).

Preliminary details:

August 19, 19.00 UCT



Eiger Nordwand, dirt course (I'll get back to which of the variants)
Volvo 240 Estate
VW Beetle (souped up a bit to be competitive)

Damage: Off
Contact allowed: Full

Rules: Drive in the correct direction, no dive bombs (don't drive at full speed into corners and use the other cars as bumpers). Beyond that, everything is allowed :P

Tuning settings and proper OP will follow later.

As it's quite some time left I should be able to gift the 240 to everyone that needs it.

As the date draws closer I will PM the usual suspects as I understand that not everybody is checking this thread very frequently.

[paskowitz]

This sounds like so much fun. I hope people show up.

[weekend_warrior]

Sounds like a dandy idea. I'm down.

[Angst]

This sounds like so much fun. I hope people show up.

I have a long list of people I hope will return, so I plan to PM them all :D

I'll try to post the detailed OP with a nice Volvo pic tonight. I'll also start sending out the Volvo tonight.

Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Af_yhFF5lM

[Dibbz]

Sign me up. Sounds like it could be a lot of fun. I long for the day for GT to have collisions like that :(

[f0rk]

My PS3 has stopped reading disks :( If I get it fixed and I'm around I'll join

[paskowitz]

After some testing Toscana reverse is the best option. Eiger dirt has way too much elevation for these cars.

[Angst]

After some testing Toscana reverse is the best option. Eiger dirt has way too much elevation for these cars.

I think it works really good with the 240 (tuned). The vw, not so much...

[paskowitz]

I think it works really good with the 240 (tuned). The vw, not so much...

Both cars stock are acceptable at Toscana. You may want to allow some tuning becaust ATM they have very little power.

[Angst]

Both cars stock are acceptable at Toscana. You may want to allow some tuning becaust ATM they have very little power.

I'll definitely allow some tuning. My 240 is currently at ~395 PP which makes it pretty nice. I think I'm sticking with Eiger Nordwand - K Trail though. I know the cars struggle in the uphill section, but it's a lot of fun going downhill.

[Sleeplessnights]

August 19th? I'm back from my holiday on the 20th!

Hopefully I'll catch the next race.

[chillumchilla]

August 19th that sounds fun, have to check I've got those cars :)

[paskowitz]

I will not be able to make it because my Fanatec CSW is starting to make strange noises and FFB sensations (IE early symptoms of "MyWheelIsAboutToBreakEritis".). That leaves me with only a DS3 and well, I do not want to cause "the big one".

[Toxa]

I do not want to loose.

fixed :p

[Metalmurphy]

fixed :p

Pffft, like you're not the most selective of all on what races to participate.

[paskowitz]

If it is not Spa and Renault Clio I am not compatible.

Fixed :P

Well, I can see if I can get my G25 back from my brother since I lent it to him after I got my CSW. Honestly though, I have almost no experience using a controller in GT5. Since day 1 I have been using a wheel. It is more for your safety than my pride. :P

[Toxa]

Pffft, like you're not the most selective of all on what races to participate.

that's probably why I love to start a race in last pos :p

[Angst]

I'll postpone the race as I probably won't be able to make it either...

[Toxa]

I Think it's time we blow this scene

Next sat GT5 Party at Spa with The Nissan GTR Black Edition Tuned car GT Academy stock sport soft
Later Scion FRS Party at Motegi east

[Toxa]

anyone ?

[Niks]

I would be in.

[Goldrusher]

Maybe I'll join in as well.

[Dibbz]

Sounds good.

[Polyphony]

Gone camping, sorry lads.

[seattle6418]

I'm in if i'm home. Sounds like a good couple of races.

[asclepio_gtr]

I'm in too... Missing the GAF races

[KaizorPenguin]

Saturday? I'm in.

[Toxa]

GT Academy Spa





Everybody is welcome to join.
BUT:Practice and make sure you know the track and the car before the race, clean racing is a must in the weekly races.

Race starts in:

Allowed cars:

Nissan GT-R Black Edition Tuned Car (GT Academy) ’12

Tuning allowed:

No tuning is allowed.

Tyre Selection

Sport Soft

Track:

Spa-Francorchamps

Laps:

14

Weather:

Sunny

Pit Stops:

Yes

Damage

Light

Assists

TCS, ABS

Lounge Settings:

Tyre/Fuel wear: On
Slip stream: Weak
Tyre grip reduction: Real

Players Participating (6 / 16)

• 01 - Goldrusher
• 02 - Niks
• 03 - Dibbz
• 04 - Toxa
• 05 - asclepio_gtr
• 06 -
• 07 - chillumchilla
• 08 -
• 09 -
• 10 -
• 11 -
• 12 -
• 13 -
• 14 -
• 15 -
• 16 -
• R1 - Angst
• R2 - paskowitz
• R3 - gutterboy44
• R4 - MGR
• R5 -
• R6 -
• R7 -
• R8 -
• R9 -

Race procedure:

Lounge opens - 7.00 PM GMT
Lounge reset - 7.55 PM GMT
Qualifications start - 7.00 PM GMT
Race start 8.15 PM GMT


IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Rules and Regulations

Additional rules:Lounge:

Races will be held in the GT5NRL lounge, please add this account to your Friends list. Practice sessions will also be held in the same lounge.

[Toxa]

Saturday? I'm in.

yeah saturday

[KaizorPenguin]

Did a few laps just now, a 2:29:6 as my best, but I never got a clean lap together. Might be another second or two out there for me.

[Angst]

Cool, put me on reserves please. I'll try to make it :)

[chillumchilla]

Cool, sign me up pls.

8pm GMT I presume.

[paskowitz]

I am 50/50 at this point. Put me on reserve.

[Toxa]

Race Post updated

Cool, sign me up pls. 8pm GMT I presume.

yeah 8pm GMT


Now we need Ashk, MM, Gutterboy, ...

[gutterboy44]

Race Post updated yeah 8pm GMT Now we need Ashk, MM, Gutterboy, ...

Put me down as a tentative. Don't think I have plans this Saturday.

[weekend_warrior]

I decided to pack my PS3 away so it wouldn't be a distraction, so I probably won't partake in any races until Fall/Winter.

[Toxa]

Maybe some practice session tomorrow or thursday at 8pm GMT ?

[chillumchilla]

Maybe some practice session tomorrow or thursday at 8pm GMT ?

Thursday 8pm GMT, I will see if anyone is in our lounge.

I have been trying offline in the single car practice. Since this car is stock and the AI uses stock settings,it is a good opportunity to practice with.

I usually turnoff TCS against the AI to make it harder against them for myself then put in on 1 for online practice & racing to compensate for less grip in the online physics engine.The AI often beat me on tyres in longer races and they sometimes ram you.

Since this is a relatively easy car to control and a same car race, is this not a good opportunity for heavy damage setting?

[chillumchilla]

I decided to pack my PS3 away so it wouldn't be a distraction, so I probably won't partake in any races until Fall/Winter.

Shame :(

A distraction from xxxx?

a) A partner or friends with benefits.
b) My master plan to rule the world.
c) Picking my nose and scratching my arse while jerking off.
d) My real life involving sea mammals particularly Saharan desert locusts.
e) None of the above.

[Toxa]

Thursday 8pm GMT, I will see if anyone is in our lounge. I have been trying offline in the single car practice. Since this car is stock and the AI uses stock settings,it is a good opportunity to practice with. I usually turnoff TCS against the AI to make it harder against them for myself then put in on 1 for online practice & racing to compensate for less grip in the online physics engine.The AI often beat me on tyres in longer races and they sometimes ram you. Since this is a relatively easy car to control and a same car race, is this not a good opportunity for heavy damage setting?

I'm fine with heavy damages but what about the others ? I don't know
I think it's safe to stick with light damages so far

[paskowitz]

I'm fine with heavy damages but what about the others ? I don't know I think it's safe to stick with light damages so far

Heavy. People have to learn the hard way.

[Toxa]

ok we need more vote

[gutterboy44]

It took an entire season of Super GT for people to stop taking each other out on the first lap. I say light damage. The GTR is way more sturdy than the Super GT cars but I figure might as well go for fun over punishment with a smaller group like this.