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Title: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 06, 2014, 09:43:08 AM
XGN & Assetto Corso (http://"http://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/") bring you:
 'Shelby Cobra Cup Racing'
Thursdays

Season One: " I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.

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With the ever increasing development of the multiplayer Assetto Corso (http://"http://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/") and with the best modders backing the AC simulator, it is starting to become difficult to select which cars to run in 21st Century Simulator.


Get Assetto Corso (http://"http://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/")


Well with that in mind, XGN would like to commence with running another series, unrelated to the Tuesday night's sublime series, that:
1. Allows the usage/patronage of the one of the modders fantastic work, 'the_meco' who has created the the Cobra Mod "SHELBY COBRA 427 S/C"
2. Is a 'Fun Series' that allows us to concentrate on social races, without hundreds of hours prac to balance out high expectations of us.
3. Provide those who cannot make it Tuesday, to remain in touch with all the sim sport here at XGN
4. Be an easy intro to sim racing for 'noobs'
5. Hopefully have some of the past players here at XGN an interest to return.
6. A series that runs with the values and friendship/community that has made XGN one of the standout gaming forums/sim racing groups in Australia.
7. We also have the advantage of celebrating the life of one of the many greats of motor sport, Carroll Shelby, with the "Shelby Cobra Cup" available for season winners to have their names added.


This is purely "Cobra", only "Cobra" and nothing but the "Cobra", okay, when other mods come available that have the same appeal as the "Cobra", these will be voted on and incorporated or run, but until then we have 3 * Cobras * many tracks = many seasons.

Schedule released, laying out the first of the fortnightly THURSDAY nights, using the existing prac/qual/race times that we have become accustomed here at XGN, but we will probabley adopt a 2 race night.
1. A shorter sprint with a double distance main race. 
2. This will give us the chance to have a short adrenaline rush sprint and then apply some strategy for the longer race.
3. Use some of the newer track, assisting in checking/sorting out issues to assist/show appreciation for the work by the modders/track builders.
4. Depending on my capabilities, if 'ballast' is available, we may apply to the second race to even the field out for some door rubbin' fun.
5. Fun. :)

p.s.  I will be on a learning curve with running the server etc..

Thanks 'the_meco'  http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?members/the_meco.2248/

Information:


IMPORTANT STUFF...

Download mod from here. (http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/shelby-cobra-released-v0-2-5.955/)

Installation Instructions:

For full mod - Place the contents of file in C:Program Files (x86)Steamsteamappscommonassettocorsacontentcars

For skins - Place the contents of file in C:Program Files (x86)Steamsteamappscommonassettocorsacontentcars""skins

Car: Shelby Cobra 427 S/C


Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby


Start Times
All times are EASTERN standard time.

Practice: 7:00 pm, 75 mins
Qualifying 1: 8:15 pm, 15 mins
Race 1: 8:30 pm, 20 mins (approx)
-- Server restart --
Qualifying 2: 8:50 pm (approx), 5 mins
Race 2: 9:00 pm (approx), 20 mins (approx)
Finish: 9:30 pm (approx)
 
Points
Individual driver points in each race are 24,23,22,21,20 etc. down to 1.
Team points are the accumulation of the individual team member's points.
Each driver's worst round is dropped, and the worst team round is also dropped.
Fastest lap bonus: 1 point awarded at the end of each race for the driver who sets the fastest laptime.
 
Rules
* Car Selection. Cobra 427 S/C
* Track Limits. The AC track cutting penalty system will not be used. You must keep at least one wheel within the track boundary, typically delimited by white lines. This won't be enforced. It is an honour system.
* Redress. If you gain position advantage over another driver by colliding with them such that their car leaves the track, or by cutting the track yourself, you are expected to redress your position as soon as safely possible. Gaining position by "reasonable" side-by-side contact is allowed, but rear collisions must be avoided. This won't be enforced. It is an honour system.
* Track Re-entry. You must always re-enter the track with extreme caution. Any collision on re-entry must be redressed.
* Assists. Driving assists like ABS and TC can be used if available on the car. There is no forced driving view.
* Fuel/Tyre Multiplier. Due to an AC bug, please ensure that your Fuel and Tyre wear multipliers in offline mode are set to 1x.
 
Server Details
The AC server is called AUS www.xgn.com.au THUR Cobra Cup
TeamSpeak is encouraged. The server is ts.xgn.com.au.


Starting Setup (Thanks to Guybrush), that will allow you race immediately and tweak if you need to.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ymjaam3zbhsgekh/AABReXDZkdhxmVAKsKkxUsFna/Shelby%20Cobra%20S.C%20-%20Salzburgring.ini

Round 1: 21st August Track:  Salzburgring (http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/salzburgring-v1-01.11832/)
Race 1: 07 laps
Race 2: 07 laps
Round 2: 28th August Track: Goodwood (http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/goodwood-motor-circuit.2904/download?version=4309)
Race 1: 7 laps
Race 2: 7 laps
Round 3: 04th Sept Track: Croft (http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/croft-circuit-2007.13013/)
Race 1: 5 laps
Race 2: 5 laps
Round 4: 11th Sept Track: Castle Hill (http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/castle-hill-1-0-released.13222/)
Race 1: 5 laps
Race 2: 20 laps
Round 5: 18th Sept Track: Gen Track (http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/gen-track-1.10277/)
Race 1: TBA
Race 2: TBA
Round 6: 25th Sept Track: Longford 1967 (http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/longford-1967.12351/)
Race 1: 5 laps
Race 2: 15 laps
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Gratulin on August 06, 2014, 10:07:28 AM
Great initiative. I've been hoping for something like this. Now to learn how to drive the Cobra!
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Glen73 on August 06, 2014, 11:52:36 AM
Top job, I havent tried this car yet but will soon.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Wally on August 06, 2014, 12:05:36 PM
Top job, I havent tried this car yet but will soon.
It's just a little bit different to the formula abarth.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 06, 2014, 01:31:54 PM
Top job, I havent tried this car yet but will soon.
It's just a little bit different to the formula abarth.
'Suttely' comes to mind,
Then leaves :)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Gratulin on August 06, 2014, 01:46:35 PM
Which Cobra?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bird on August 06, 2014, 01:47:24 PM
Top job, I havent tried this car yet but will soon.
It's just a little bit different to the formula abarth.
...aaaand the understatement of the century award goes to this competitor, bravo!  :D
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: G0RGAK on August 06, 2014, 04:29:25 PM
Top job, I havent tried this car yet but will soon.
It's just a little bit different to the formula abarth.

lol, yeh its real close :)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 06, 2014, 04:50:38 PM
Which Cobra?

Thanks for the reminder Gratulin.... Shelby Cobra 427 Street Season One

We can then vote on using the replica or jump to the S/C for the following season...
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: marty on August 06, 2014, 04:51:30 PM
Sounds like fun these cars are good fun, shame Im rarely available on a thurs nite but will go as a reserve and maybe jump in for the odd race when I can make it.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 06, 2014, 05:10:00 PM
Sounds like fun these cars are good fun, shame Im rarely available on a thurs nite but will go as a reserve and maybe jump in for the odd race when I can make it.
lets hope you have the odd thursday available... you can never pick a night that suits all.
We are not sure on what numbers will be racing, so will be running an open server, with the max pit possies available.
People like yourself are welcome to arrive for one or more races on a night or a season.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Gratulin on August 06, 2014, 05:41:55 PM
I suppose you'll be wanting to set the track to "old"  :) :'(
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Glen73 on August 06, 2014, 06:06:38 PM
Top job, I havent tried this car yet but will soon.
It's just a little bit different to the formula abarth.
I have heard they are so close in design that you can even apply the formula abarth setup parameters to the cobra, is this true master Wally ???
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Wally on August 06, 2014, 06:27:34 PM
Top job, I havent tried this car yet but will soon.
It's just a little bit different to the formula abarth.
I have heard they are so close in design that you can even apply the formula abarth setup parameters to the cobra, is this true master Wally ???

So long as you sticky tape some cardboard wings onto the Cobra, yes.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: marty on August 06, 2014, 07:32:15 PM
Sounds like fun these cars are good fun, shame Im rarely available on a thurs nite but will go as a reserve and maybe jump in for the odd race when I can make it.
lets hope you have the odd thursday available... you can never pick a night that suits all.
We are not sure on what numbers will be racing, so will be running an open server, with the max pit possies available.
People like yourself are welcome to arrive for one or more races on a night or a season.

That will be good as I wont know til the nite mostly if I can make it, I play tennis Thursday's but winter in Melbourne means we are likely to have the odd washout.  ;D
Title: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Gratulin on August 06, 2014, 07:36:32 PM
Umm....seems I have the world record on RSR for the Cobra at Salsburgring (at least an hour or so ago!?). Given that there are only a few posted times I reckon XGN could end up with all the top 10 spots if we each go and spin some laps!

1:38s is the time to beat.......
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 06, 2014, 09:18:53 PM
Umm....seems I have the world record on RSR for the Cobra at Salsburgring (at least an hour or so ago!?). Given that there are only a few posted times I reckon XGN could end up with all the top 10 spots if we each go and spin some laps!

1:38s is the time to beat.......
Sounds like a plan :)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Gratulin on August 08, 2014, 01:49:46 PM
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/1965-shelby-cobra-427-road-test (http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/1965-shelby-cobra-427-road-test)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 10, 2014, 09:28:20 AM
Very enjoyable reading.  I think it leads to revisiting the 289... and just run the S/C 427

Edited.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on August 11, 2014, 10:46:28 PM
Got to say, I think we are going to see a lot of crashes in these things.  I recommend people do some serious practice before jumping into them.

I've put a setup in my dropbox.  You can lower the tyre pressures - especially the rears - to make it a bit more stable in the long fast corners but won't turn as well in the slower ones.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 12, 2014, 11:07:38 AM
Got to say, I think we are going to see a lot of crashes in these things.  I recommend people do some serious practice before jumping into them.

I've put a setup in my dropbox.  You can lower the tyre pressures - especially the rears - to make it a bit more stable in the long fast corners but won't turn as well in the slower ones.

yep, one can not drive them like the corvette! that's for sure
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on August 13, 2014, 10:23:33 AM
Looking forward to these boat races.
Concerned about 20 lap races though. I know I'm incapable of doing 20 laps one after the other at this stage, in any car. ;D
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 13, 2014, 03:18:25 PM
Looking forward to these boat races.
Concerned about 20 lap races though. I know I'm incapable of doing 20 laps one after the other at this stage, in any car. ;D
Pleased to hear you are looking forward to the Cobra,  me too!

I understand Dick, I know it is getting close, but I am using the excuse of restricted time :) but I will be reviewing which car we use, the S/C 427 may be more drivable than the early and the kit car.  I also need to do the required laps and make sure that it is practical for these races...

Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Wally on August 13, 2014, 03:47:57 PM
There's the question of fuel tank capacity too.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 13, 2014, 04:36:45 PM
There's the question of fuel tank capacity too.
I'll be lapping tonight :)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on August 13, 2014, 04:43:20 PM
There's the question of fuel tank capacity too.
I'll be lapping tonight :)

I think the fuel consumption is a bit dodgy. I'm sure I could put about 5 liters in it and it lasted 'for ever'
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on August 14, 2014, 02:39:10 PM
There's the question of fuel tank capacity too.
I'll be lapping tonight :)
still working on getting some information here. thanks for the 'heads up'

I think the fuel consumption is a bit dodgy. I'm sure I could put about 5 liters in it and it lasted 'for ever'
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on September 04, 2014, 04:52:50 PM
I gather the race is still on tonight?

I guess I should download the track and check it out.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Wally on September 04, 2014, 05:39:41 PM
I'll be there!
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bacchulum on September 04, 2014, 06:13:21 PM
Guess what my steam install has done?
Again! >:(
Steam is shit. >:(
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 04, 2014, 06:34:26 PM
Guess what my steam install has done?
Again! >:(
Steam is shit. >:(

Now.. I'm sensing a bit of anger here Bacchy?
directed at my dear friend. Steam.

 I'm wondering what is different about your computer and what it's doing compared to the millions of people with working steam.
I know you are not alone bro! But I'm thinking anti-virus or something along those lines. Or are you messing with root files, installing new programs, that have nothing to do with steam but may mess with the registry.

Think man. think... What has your computer done between the time steam worked till it didn't work?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 04, 2014, 06:37:31 PM
I'll be sitting tonight out guys. Just give my eyes / ears / brain / whatever-the-fuk-it-is a good rest.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bacchulum on September 04, 2014, 06:43:36 PM
That's the worst bit Dick, I've changed absolutely nothing. :(
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on September 04, 2014, 06:56:39 PM
I had issues with Steam 6 or so months ago where it wouldn't start.  I deleted and done a reinstall and has been working since.  I have a feeling it might be something to do with the updates and loosing a connection or canceling half way through.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 04, 2014, 06:59:23 PM
That's the worst bit Dick, I've changed absolutely nothing. :(

hmmm
Not even powered off? surely it's gotta be antivirus or similar.
you have been surfing the net running other programs?
I know one thing for sure Bacchulum. it was not done by magic or fairies.

Let's just get the obvious out of the way... It's not already running in your system tray?
Or if you open task manager is there a 'steam.exe' there under the 'processes' tab? if there is end it.
Will steam work after rebooting the computer?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bird on September 04, 2014, 07:18:35 PM
Guess what my steam install has done?
Again! >:(
Steam is shit. >:(

C'mon TS let's chat about this.  I'm sure there's a way to get out of the jail here...
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 04, 2014, 07:30:13 PM
Guess what my steam install has done?
Again! >:(
Steam is shit. >:(

crap
do you need to delete all the locale data and start again?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bird on September 04, 2014, 07:53:20 PM
Guess what my steam install has done?
Again! >:(
Steam is shit. >:(

crap
do you need to delete all the locale data and start again?

if you ever need to remove the local data, just move it elsewhere.   After the reinstall you can simply move it back and when you hit "install" on those programs, Steam picks it up automatically.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 07, 2014, 09:41:08 AM
Awww, No Blackwood? These Cobras would be fun to stop late at the end of the long straight.


Blackwood is one of my favorite tracks. shame it's a fantasy track or it would be my all time favorite so far anyway. Plenty of room and places to over take.
wish they would fix the infield holes though.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 07, 2014, 11:03:06 AM
Your wish is my command Dick :)
Season 2 race 1 will have Blackwood!
Will put up a suggestion thread for the other tracks for season 2.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: arc d'wraith on September 07, 2014, 04:20:41 PM
this series has reminded me of the great, clean and close racing I loved in LFS ... a race at blackwood will fantastic  8)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 07, 2014, 04:34:17 PM
this series has reminded me of the great, clean and close racing I loved in LFS ... a race at blackwood will fantastic  8)
Just did a couple of laps in the standard Cobra, good combo, looks like chance will get your reprise.

tapatalk on an °[●●]°

Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on September 07, 2014, 04:43:58 PM
I'd recommend the Golf track.

The best mod tracks IMO are:

Gentrack
Golf
Castle Hill
Blackwood
Nordschleife


Others seem OK but just aren't quite there yet.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 22, 2014, 10:44:26 AM
Cally Dick the graphics guru, a request...
Can you create a "Shelby Cobra Cup" ready for engraving after Thursday's final round please? (not pink though  ::) )
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 22, 2014, 10:48:40 AM
Cally Dick the graphics guru, a request...
Can you create a "Shelby Cobra Cup" ready for engraving after Thursday's final round please? (not pink though  ::) )

Ready for Thursday? Hmm I can try.

What did you have in mind? something to engrave in real life? I better keep it simple then..
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 22, 2014, 11:21:24 AM
Cally Dick the graphics guru, a request...
Can you create a "Shelby Cobra Cup" ready for engraving after Thursday's final round please? (not pink though  ::) )

Ready for Thursday? Hmm I can try.

What did you have in mind? something to engrave in real life? I better keep it simple then..

Something similar to but differing for The Cobra Cup from "The Pat Phillips Cup" (http://www.xgn.com.au/index.php?topic=57.0).
No real life engraving, no prizes here! :)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 22, 2014, 11:24:24 AM
Cally Dick the graphics guru, a request...
Can you create a "Shelby Cobra Cup" ready for engraving after Thursday's final round please? (not pink though  ::) )

Ready for Thursday? Hmm I can try.

What did you have in mind? something to engrave in real life? I better keep it simple then..

Something similar to but differing for The Cobra Cup from "The Pat Phillips Cup" (http://www.xgn.com.au/index.php?topic=57.0).
No real life engraving, no prizes here! :)

ok no worries. Are you sure you don't want any rainbows?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 22, 2014, 02:03:53 PM
Cally Dick the graphics guru, a request...
Can you create a "Shelby Cobra Cup" ready for engraving after Thursday's final round please? (not pink though  ::) )

Ready for Thursday? Hmm I can try.

What did you have in mind? something to engrave in real life? I better keep it simple then..

Something similar to but differing for The Cobra Cup from "The Pat Phillips Cup" (http://www.xgn.com.au/index.php?topic=57.0).
No real life engraving, no prizes here! :)

ok no worries. Are you sure you don't want any rainbows?
Let me think for a due time... no. :)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 22, 2014, 02:15:42 PM
Ok.. unicorns and ponies it is!!
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 22, 2014, 03:07:01 PM
Ok.. unicorns and ponies it is!!

ponies are geting close... try horsepower :)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on September 22, 2014, 06:12:34 PM
I'd like to see something involving Hanson.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 22, 2014, 06:51:17 PM
Done!
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n497/mogwai101/XGN-cobra-cup.jpg)

I know I know, the XGN font isn't quite right. But I think I have captured the vibe of Thursday Cobra Cup night..... yes?

EDIT and low res I know..
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on September 22, 2014, 07:10:18 PM
If I sent you a photo of my favourite pet rock do you think you could include that in the trophy Dick?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 22, 2014, 10:55:14 PM
Ok fine..
something less silly.
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n497/mogwai101/Cobra-cup.jpg)

Too dark? Too Orange? Not Orange enough? Needs something else? More orange?
How about wording? I've taken the liberty of putting my name in 1st. Would you prefer a panel to write names on?
Still a prototype. Throw some ideas at me..
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on September 23, 2014, 07:30:46 AM
Silver plating for the names to be put on.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Wally on September 23, 2014, 07:44:03 AM
Ok fine..
something less silly.

Too dark? Too Orange? Not Orange enough? Needs something else? More orange?
How about wording? I've taken the liberty of putting my name in 1st. Would you prefer a panel to write names on?
Still a prototype. Throw some ideas at me..

Are you using Photoshop Dick? I can send you my PSD file for the Tuesday trophy with the engraved bit.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 23, 2014, 09:20:33 AM
Ok fine..
something less silly.

Too dark? Too Orange? Not Orange enough? Needs something else? More orange?
How about wording? I've taken the liberty of putting my name in 1st. Would you prefer a panel to write names on?
Still a prototype. Throw some ideas at me..

Are you using Photoshop Dick? I can send you my PSD file for the Tuesday trophy with the engraved bit.

Thanks Mr Wally, but no need. I have the skillz. Yep photoshop but I'm starting to use Illustrator a lot more these days. It is awesome for graphics.

This was just something I did last night. I'm cool if it is totally wrong Mr Bruce! I was going to do a trophy last night but this just kinda fell together. It actually has a lot of our cars in it. Just too subtle, can hardly see them. Can notice Bruce's the most. Top left corner.

So if you guys like the poster style fine but can try other things.
And 2 engraving panels each side? Or one along the bottom?
Should it say "Shelby Cobra Cup"?
Or should it say something else as well?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 23, 2014, 10:11:06 AM
I do appreciate your time, the first attempt... nah :)
I was thinking of a virtual trophy like the one Wally has for Pat's Cup, but maybe with a (normal) Cobra on the top instead of the chequered flags,
would it be easy to edit Wally's file?
But I am happy with "THE POSTER" (and I did notice your monicker! :))
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 23, 2014, 10:40:28 AM
I do appreciate your time, the first attempt... nah :)
I was thinking of a virtual trophy like the one Wally has for Pat's Cup, but maybe with a (normal) Cobra on the top instead of the chequered flags,
would it be easy to edit Wally's file?
But I am happy with "THE POSTER" (and I did notice your monicker! :))

No worries Bruce! I don't want to take anything away from Pat's cup or use it. With all due respect, something like will take all of 2 minutes to make. There are thousands to choose from just by google images alone.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=car+racing+trophy&safe=off&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=ecAgVIPNDcHe8AWr44HAAw&ved=0CAUQ_AU
If you want me to use any of those?
I will have a go at making a 3D trophy though.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 23, 2014, 12:18:45 PM
I'm withyou.  I understand none want to travualize Pat's cup, nor do I want to effect the perception of Thursday's seasons.
How about one of the googalised examples  that is different from Pat's but still something that represents our efforts and we can add to each season.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Guybrush Threepwood on September 23, 2014, 12:42:53 PM
3d trophy using Blendr should do the trick ;)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Wally on September 23, 2014, 12:48:08 PM
And then I want to see it rotating in an animated gif.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 23, 2014, 12:53:05 PM
3d trophy using Blendr should do the trick ;)

Me has no blendr skillz...

And then I want to see it rotating in an animated gif.

I has some .gif skillz.

I think Bruce wants it to look like his car. Boring! lol JOKES Bruce!! I'm only joking  ;)
I will try and do something original and a not just cut & paste a photo of a trophy, but I don't think I can have it done by Thursday unless I get a full 24 points tonight and Thusday..
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 23, 2014, 02:11:36 PM
Boring KOOL sounds good to me Dick :)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: marty on September 23, 2014, 02:14:04 PM
3d trophy using Blendr should do the trick ;)

Me has no real skillz...

And then I want to see it rotating in an animated gif.

I has some nose picking skillz.

I think Bruce wants it to look like his car. Boring! lol JOKES Bruce!! I'm only joking  ;)
I will try and do something original and a not just cut & paste a photo of a trophy, but I don't think I can have it done by Thursday unless I get a full 24 points tonight and Thusday..

I dont think your skillz will be of much use in this case.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Gratulin on September 24, 2014, 03:56:57 PM
 Is this Thursday's Round 6 Cobras at Longford still on?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 24, 2014, 07:09:43 PM
I believe so Mr Gratulin.

I've made a trophy as boring as possible to keep in line with the stiff shirts in admin  ;)
I apologies for the background. it's a bit on the exciting side. lols Come on you guys..
I guess this is along the lines of what you're after though?
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n497/mogwai101/Cup2.jpg)
 

Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Wally on September 24, 2014, 08:05:23 PM
It's a beautiful thing!
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 24, 2014, 08:40:33 PM
Is this Thursday's Round 6 Cobras at Longford still on?

Yep you bet,  I've been practicing :)
Is the kat round too.
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 24, 2014, 08:43:07 PM
I believe so Mr Gratulin.

I've made a trophy as boring as possible to keep in line with the stiff shirts in admin  ;)
I apologies for the background. it's a bit on the exciting side. lols Come on you guys..
I guess this is along the lines of what you're after though?
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n497/mogwai101/Cup2.jpg)
 
IT IS A THING OF GREAT BEAUTY.
Nice work Dick.  A big THANKS.

I think your 'own' slipped on the plaque :)

Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 24, 2014, 09:07:54 PM
I think your 'own' slipped on the plaque :)

Thanks Bruce, I'll fix it up first. there are a few dodgy bits... and not enough rainbows.

Yes I thought I was wining the season so it would only save time by putting my name on it first.  :o

Did you want the .pdf? or just want to copy this one:
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n497/mogwai101/Cup2-1.jpg)
Title: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Gratulin on September 24, 2014, 10:11:43 PM
Dick, could you put it on a "doilie" of some description? That might allow you to give vent to your creative urges?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 25, 2014, 08:19:12 AM
Dick, could you put it on a "doilie" of some description? That might allow you to give vent to your creative urges?
Haha now even Dick didn't think of that I'll bet!
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 25, 2014, 08:22:31 AM
Sorry Dick, like Mr Felps, now that you have taken on the mission...
Could you 'engrave' it over the next few days, ohhh,  with the winner's name :)?
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Dick Forrest on September 25, 2014, 08:52:26 AM
Dick, could you put it on a "doilie" of some description? That might allow you to give vent to your creative urges?
Haha now even Dick didn't think of that I'll bet!

My creative urges have been beaten into submission. I know there are a few. Ok, one person, Guybrush, who appreciates the finer things in life (hello kitty for eg) and can see outside the box.


Sorry Dick, like Mr Felps, now that you have taken on the mission...
Could you 'engrave' it over the next few days, ohhh,  with the winner's name :)?


Sure. But it depends who's name needs to be put on there..
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 25, 2014, 12:28:58 PM
Howdy Dick, well being an optimist, I am still planning on winning and having my name on it... but I think I will hold on the engraving until after tonight's last race :)

The winner will be able to bath in the glory from tonight on, even if "The Cup" is not available to have a copy added to their signature. :)
Title: Re: Season One: "I love horsepower" Carroll Shelby.
Post by: Bruce on September 25, 2014, 07:36:01 PM
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kzb5259hfiibte9/Cobra_Longford_20laps.ini?dl=0
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