Generic Weekly Hotlap #6 - Art and Science

I got some work to do! 2 mins while most are in the 1.40s, serious work required. Will come down once track Iearnt I hope

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Again I am loving this combo. The car just feels so alive when your on the throttle, you really have to be so careful with the accelerator and its very rewarding when you get it just right and fly out of the corners.

Improved to a 1.44.405
Xbox TX TC3

 

Marcel79 is twice on the list (18th and 15th place)

 

Loving this choice of car and track. Never driven the Huayra and Zandvort is a real classic bringing back fond memories of the classic Grand Prix Legends.

First attempt tonight at this one and the challenge series in general with just 6 to 8 laps to get the track down in my mind and a best of only 1:54.278. I'll be happy to get below 1:50, no idea how some of you guys go so fast around here



Xbox
Wheel, Thrustmaster TX

 

quick update 1:44:567 PS4 , probably thats all for today

 

I found the problem of the downshifts not always registering as mentioned earlier in this thread very frustrating and makes getting a consistent rythm very difficult. Is there anything can be done to resolve this?

 

Try to shift a bit slower.
I think your rev is a bit to high for a downshift so the protection kicks in.

 

Modern super- and hypercars have a downshift protection, they don't allow to shift down if the engine rpm is too high to prevent engine damage.

 

Many thanks mate, i'll keep that in mind.

 

Yeah, just don't relay so much on engine braking. Trust the brakes more and shift down later. It will not lengthen your braking distance.

 

I new it that there was a 42 in the store
PS4 : 1:42.962

 

The reason for the "it's broken, I can't downshift" issue is downshift protection like already said and you have to adjust your driving (shifting) to that, but there are two main things that make it feel worse than in most cars. Very long gear ratios and relatively low redline (compared to other super/hyper cars).

Did quick test to show you some numbers.

In the Huayra 3rd gear ends at almost 220km/h.
In the 488GTB you are in 5th (!) gear with the same speed and it ends at 230 km/h
P1 4th gear tops at 211km/h so you have to shift into 5th right before you are shifting into 4th in the Pagani.
918 is in 4th gear and goes to 240-ish.

So in all those cars you are a gear or even two higher than in the Huayra. Gear ratios are much closer allowing you to downshift earlier, add higher redline and it makes the difference even bigger.

 

Well, look at me.

1:56.249

 

Chipping away! Possible I might find another second on this all going well!
Have been keeping myself nicely stoned in salute to the track location!! 1:43.490

 

Surprised at my progress. I'm shaving some real time off of my, um...time

Got 1:54.478



Not gonna pat myself on the back, but this combo scared me enough that I almost didn't participate.

By the way, I've been posting shout outs about the weekly hotlap.

 

And, just in case y'all are hanging on the edge of your seat for my updates (yea, right) I'll be holding off until I get below 1:50.xxx

No point posting improvements until I can move up on the board.

And I forget who suggested it, but dumping the racing line has changed everything. So, to whomever, thank you.

 

Well off the pace 1:47.632 - Xbox - wheel

 

Another try, playing on pc, no video this time, just a little improvement (thought it was more): 1:44.211

 

1:53.787.

 

1:52.807 think that's all I can do tonight.