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Post by Klaus Cedwig on Jan 8, 2007 22:58:35 GMT -5
Hi Guys, Well the PORRS 2007 Season should be an interesting one to say the least. We are finalizing the schedule and should have it posted by the end of the week. What I can tell you is the series will be run with a selection of 6 cars to choose from. You will have the option of running any 2 of these cars at any point during the season but you must designate which two by race two of the series. Season one will be an 8 - 10 race event. Particulars PORRS 2007 Winter Season Start : January 28th (alternating Sundays) Time: 6:00Pm Est for Support Series - IDT Funcup (Run the same track) Time: 7:00Pm Est Main Event Cars: Mclaren F1, Saleen, Porsche Fabcar, Proton, Demon and Zonda. Thanks to Rob for his assistance. All cars have been tested and are relatively close in performance with some cars being a little better suited for different tracks. For Example, using similar setups for each car on the Nuerburg GP track these were the findings. Zonda - Quickest Proton - +1.182 Demon - +1.296 Fabcar - +1.311 Saleen - +2.031 McLaren - +2.931 Were as on a bigger track like Road America - The Saleen was fastest. All mods can be downloaded from www.rfactorcentral.com unless otherwise noted. If you had a previous version of the Saleen installed you will need to re-download it. As many thought the original wasn't that great, even after Rob re-downloaded it he changed his mind. |
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Post by Paul Grady on Jan 9, 2007 11:06:48 GMT -5
What mod do you use ? And where are the cars ?
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Post by DaveS on Jan 9, 2007 12:15:23 GMT -5
Paul, Last paragraph of the info above states: All mods can be downloaded from www.rfactorcentral.com unless otherwise noted. If you had a previous version of the Saleen installed you will need to re-download it. As many thought the original wasn't that great, even after Rob re-downloaded it he changed his mind.You will need to download all mods - Saleen, Maclaren, Fabcar, Zonda, and Proton/Demon. The Porsche Fabcar can be found in the WIP's area at rFactorcentral. Hope this helps. DaveS ;D |
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Post by DaveS on Jan 10, 2007 15:06:57 GMT -5
Well I've run all chassis on Watkins Glen Long and Spa using the default setups for each mod with 20 laps of fuel just to see what diffences there are between them. (I realize that not all default setups are good default setups so I did minor tweaking to some). I liked the Proton, Demon and Zonda. I'll have to wait for the final release of the Fabcar before I make judgement on it though. The Saleen just felt like a tank as far as I'm concerend ;D The McLaren didn't seem to have the power of the Zonda/Proton and was a little sluggish in the corners.  So if I had to chose two chassis's right now I'd probably go with the Proton and Demon, with the Zonda a very close third. I'm waiting until I see what tracks we're going to be running on before I make my final choices though  Oh ya, I'm gonna need a paint job for each, can I get a volunteer  DaveS |
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Post by RobGuru on Jan 10, 2007 22:31:07 GMT -5
The Saleen just felt like a tank as far as I'm concerend ;D The McLaren didn't seem to have the power of the Zonda/Proton and was a little sluggish in the corners. Well, the Saleen is a tank... but it's a very fast tank!! Top speed of the group. Regarding the McLaren... did you upgrade to the LM package Dave? The upgrade to the LM engine package should be good for about 1.5 seconds per lap at the Glen and perhaps as much as 2.0 to 2.5 seconds at Spa. The LM engine has more HP and torque than the base engine... good for about 15 MPH more on top end. I'm going to try to put together a upgrade tutorial this weekend for the McLaren and FABCAR. I think both cars will be competitive with the in-game upgrades. Rob |
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Post by cbonsall on Jan 10, 2007 22:46:54 GMT -5
anyone look at the length of pitstops for each car or time it takes to do repairs? |
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Post by DaveS on Jan 11, 2007 11:01:05 GMT -5
Rob,
You were right, I forgot to upgrade it to the LM package. That did make a difference but I still prefer the Proton/Demon's. Sure would like to see the finished Fabcar mod though ;D
DaveS
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Post by Klaus Cedwig on Jan 16, 2007 1:42:28 GMT -5
Season Start is the 28th
We will have another test this Sunday. It is just too close with too many things left to get done to attempt a start this sunday.(21st)
so get those skins together and be ready because everything should be ironed out this week.
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Post by DaveS on Jan 16, 2007 2:17:56 GMT -5
Ced,
Are you planning on having teams this year?
P.S. Would someone like to volunteer to paint me a couple of cars? I'm thinking of using Old Spice or Red Bull as sponsers.
DaveS ;D
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Post by Klaus Cedwig on Jan 16, 2007 17:54:11 GMT -5
Hi Dave, you mean like have team points. That would be interesting but how would we make it fair. Probably have a lottery draw or something and see who ends up.
You might want to check with Bob E. He may be up to the task of painting ya a couple.
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Post by Neil Kinsley on Jan 16, 2007 20:26:41 GMT -5
how long do you expect the races to last, I am a 47 year old with ADD so after an hour or so you never know where my mind will be,,,lol,,,Neil
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Post by DaveS on Jan 16, 2007 21:12:14 GMT -5
how long do you expect the races to last, I am a 47 year old with ADD so after an hour or so you never know where my mind will be,,,lol,,,Neil Don't worry Neil, I'm older than you and I'm able to concentrate thro.... ummm....through....the....ummm......hmmm what was I talking about? DaveS ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by RobGuru on Jan 16, 2007 22:44:19 GMT -5
You might want to check with Bob E. He may be up to the task of painting ya a couple. Be careful though Dave... you may get more clown than you bargained for! ;D |
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Post by DaveS on Jan 17, 2007 12:07:05 GMT -5
Hi Dave, you mean like have team points. That would be interesting but how would we make it fair. Probably have a lottery draw or something and see who ends up. Ced, A couple of leagues I've been in had individual points as well as team points for all races. The team points didn't really mean anything just caused the admin more work Individual points works for me ;D DaveS |
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Post by DaveS on Jan 17, 2007 13:23:23 GMT -5
There's a new Lamborghini Callardo Challenge mod out for rFactor... fun mod, so fun they added it to the Hall of Fame at rFactor Central.
DaveS ;D
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