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Title: 08-06-2017 Pre-Season 9 Warmup Run #ONE
Post by: Bruce on June 02, 2017, 07:57:43 PM
8-June-2017 Warmup Run One

Car Choices:
Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder
Alfa Romeo GTA

Track: Mid Ohio - with Chicane Track Download (http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/mid-ohio-with-chicane.14509/).

Race 1: "Pick A Car ":  5 laps
Race 2: "Pick The Other Car ": 5 laps
Race3 : "Follow your heart, not the lap time!" 12 laps
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Phil.8 on June 02, 2017, 08:07:08 PM
Server is up
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Wally on June 03, 2017, 11:40:22 AM
It might pay to remind people of the cars :)
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Wally on June 04, 2017, 10:50:35 AM
The track has a few issues, but it will be OK for a fun run:
But it should be fun regardless.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Phil.8 on June 04, 2017, 10:59:41 AM
I am don't mine changing to whatever 
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Wally on June 04, 2017, 11:05:18 AM
It's not perfect, but I think we all enjoy Mid Ohio. It's a fun track, so I'd be happy to stick with it.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Seanus on June 04, 2017, 11:20:14 AM
I wasn't there(maybe Mael was) but on a ROOZ night this track caused online problems, mostly costly cpu usage.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Bruce on June 04, 2017, 11:44:34 AM
Quote from: Wally on June 04, 2017, 10:50:35 AM
The track has a few issues, but it will be OK for a fun run:
  • Delta timing doesn't work
  • Track is very bumpy
  • Replay cameras are fixed, so the car is not visible for some of the track
  • I hit the cement under the first bridge and fell off the track
But it should be fun regardless.
IMHO
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Mael on June 04, 2017, 11:34:41 PM
Quote from: GzeroD on June 04, 2017, 11:20:14 AM
I wasn't there(maybe Mael was) but on a ROOZ night this track caused online problems, mostly costly cpu usage.

Yip can confirm some drivers had problems with the track. That said it was a full server.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Bruce on June 05, 2017, 09:08:02 AM
Thanks Gzero and Mael, with our smaller numbers on the Thursday, (until more try the Porsche!), and being a fun no points run we can give it a go, Phil and I will work out a back up plan just in case. 
Certainly the track is a nice circuit, always enjoyed it and this version, once refined, will bring a very nice circuit to our track inventory.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Phil.8 on June 05, 2017, 10:06:28 AM
If it turns out bad I will do a quick change to a kunos track that everyone will have on Thursday
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: rooshooter on June 05, 2017, 04:59:50 PM
Quote from: GzeroD on June 04, 2017, 11:20:14 AM
I wasn't there(maybe Mael was) but on a ROOZ night this track caused online problems, mostly costly cpu usage.
You can reduce CPU overhead by allocating all PhysX processing to your GPU under Nvidea 3D settings.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: rooshooter on June 05, 2017, 05:03:32 PM
Quote from: Wally on June 04, 2017, 11:05:18 AM
It's not perfect, but I think we all enjoy Mid Ohio. It's a fun track, so I'd be happy to stick with it.
This is one of my alltime favourite tracks , and the Porsche Spider and Alfa are are a great combo here . ;D
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Bruce on June 06, 2017, 11:58:42 AM
This track is one of the favs more a long time across many Sims too.

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Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: rob on June 07, 2017, 09:27:44 AM
Just did a few laps of Mid Ohio in the Porsche.

As usual my single monitor was cluttered with Apps giving me all sorts of technical information to help me go faster, but the driving sensation was so real with this car/track combination I decided to turn everything off and just have a clean screen.

And there it was. Sim driving nirvana. Just the car, the track, and an H shifter. I didn't care about the lap times, I was lost in the apexes and the brake markers and the gear changes. For once I could control the tailie rear end, my gear changes were sweet, I could heel-and-toe, and I listened to the engine and watched the tacho. No red numbers and sliding bars to tell me when to change gear.

And then to watch to the replay. The track is visually stunning. I know its too bumpy, but to watch the replay again and critique my driving and just enjoy the vision. What joy.

Did I do a good time or a PB?? Don't know, don't care!!

Will I be on pace on Thursday night? Probably not. Don't know, don't care.

Sorry to waffle on guys, but it really was that good.

rob
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Phil.8 on June 07, 2017, 09:41:17 AM
Thats what I like to hear Rob :)
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: rooshooter on June 07, 2017, 12:09:20 PM
Rob, that is why I am addicted to sim racing, you are transported to places you could only dream about  (past and present) and driving cars (preferably old) you would never have the money to purchase and you can get completely absorbed in the moment.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: rob on June 07, 2017, 02:40:23 PM
@Phil
What part was it you liked Phil? The "Will I be on the pace Thursday night? Probably not" part?? ;)

@roo
Yes Dennis, its been quite a while since I've had that feeling.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Phil.8 on June 07, 2017, 02:53:07 PM
hehehe, I like the enthusiasm :)
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Wally on June 07, 2017, 03:36:28 PM
Nice one Rob. It's quite a different feel to turn *everything* off and just drive. And good to hear you're persisting with the H shifter.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: rooshooter on June 07, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Phil I will be away for the next 2 Thursday nights  :'( :'( .
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Phil.8 on June 07, 2017, 08:30:43 PM
I think we should have 2 more fun runs then :)
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Mael on June 07, 2017, 09:43:29 PM
Lawnmowers?
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Phil.8 on June 07, 2017, 09:56:32 PM
Quote from: Mael on June 07, 2017, 09:43:29 PM
Lawnmowers?

Link and a track to mow :) 
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: rooshooter on June 08, 2017, 07:41:15 AM
Quote from: Phil.8 on June 07, 2017, 08:30:43 PM
I think we should have 2 more fun runs then :)
Please don't delay the start to the season on my account, I am going on a road trip to Longreach, and it is just not possible to be in two places at once :'( :'(.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: KeRo on June 08, 2017, 09:37:15 AM
Had a run with this combo last night, had a smile on my face the whole time  ;D
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Gratulin on June 08, 2017, 10:31:07 AM
Make sure there are enough Porsches for everyone Phil!!
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Phil.8 on June 08, 2017, 10:46:09 AM
Quote from: Gratulin on June 08, 2017, 10:31:07 AM
Make sure there are enough Porsches for everyone Phil!!

I have gone 12 of each and as we are swapping cars for each race , I hope its enough,  I hate to say it but the Porsche is fun :)
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Bruce on June 08, 2017, 11:09:45 AM
the Porsche is tops.  Okay rooshooter is away for the what would have been round one, I think we should postpone by one week?
We can do another Alfa/Porsche cars swap next week on a different style track and then we are all ready for Season 9.
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Phil.8 on June 08, 2017, 12:02:36 PM
Quote from: Flattop Bruce on June 08, 2017, 11:09:45 AM
the Porsche is tops.  Okay rooshooter is away for the what would have been round one, I think we should postpone by one week?
We can do another Alfa/Porsche cars swap next week on a different style track and then we are all ready for Season 9.

sounds good to me
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Mael on June 08, 2017, 12:06:15 PM
Quote from: Flattop Bruce on June 08, 2017, 11:09:45 AM
We can do another Alfa/Porsche cars swap next week on a different style track and then we are all ready for Season 9.

The Alfa/Porsche around Highlands Short? In my view one of the better tracks that deserve more attention. Like a short Monaco only without the ridicules hairpins.  8)
Title: Re: 08-06-2017 Season 9 "Sophistication and Style" Warm up run
Post by: Bruce on June 08, 2017, 12:09:17 PM
Quote from: Mael on June 08, 2017, 12:06:15 PM
Quote from: Flattop Bruce on June 08, 2017, 11:09:45 AM
We can do another Alfa/Porsche cars swap next week on a different style track and then we are all ready for Season 9.

The Alfa/Porsche around Highlands Short? In my view one of the better tracks that deserve more attention. Like a short Monaco only without the ridicules hairpins.  8)

sounds like a plan Mael! :)
Title: Wally's unorthodox grid starting position.,..
Post by: Bruce on June 08, 2017, 09:20:17 PM
(http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197978494076/screenshot/831325531944810446)

http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197978494076/screenshot/831325531944810446
Title: Re: Wally's unorthodox grid starting position.,..
Post by: Phil.8 on June 08, 2017, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: Flattop Bruce on June 08, 2017, 09:20:17 PM
(http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197978494076/screenshot/831325531944810446)

http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197978494076/screenshot/831325531944810446
lol 8)
Title: Re: Wally's unorthodox grid starting position.,..
Post by: Wally on June 08, 2017, 11:48:50 PM
Quote from: Flattop Bruce on June 08, 2017, 09:20:17 PM
(http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197978494076/screenshot/831325531944810446)

http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197978494076/screenshot/831325531944810446 (http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197978494076/screenshot/831325531944810446)
No wonder I didn't take off very fast :)
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