Euro/British F3 Series - Official Test Session

[real_illusions]

The official test session before the season begins at the beginning of August (next month!).

Open practise. Free settings. Can be done in time trial or a race weekend. Corner cutting on (so the same rules apply to both time trial and race weekend mode). Dont worry too much about flags etc..its just a practise. We're not racing (just yet!).

Circuit - Oulton Park International.

Post your times in here and any useful hints/tips.

Practise ends at midnight british time on the 20th. After that, no more times will be accepted into the session standings.

[tannat]

Unlocked this series just last week.

Hope to be competitive....

[johnny shell]

1:05.87

bone stock

(that's american for ain't done nothing to the car at all. not even tires)

[CCFanatic]

1:06.95


johnny, I would like to know how you got that 5 from? I spent about an hour running that track and averaged about a 10. I had that fast lap, but that was near the beginning.

[ready2rock]

quick time johnny!

[CCFanatic]

I put a set up on my car also. My setups were from a friend of mine who had raced those car before. Usually I am fast in those cars, but my, Johnny was just to fast.

[Adam Sloma]

1:03.92

[Adam Sloma]

1:04.65 - default
1:03.10 - FW18 setup

This is my settings (it's also good for Tier 32)

Downforce 50/75 (150/150 for FW18)

Transmission 0.26,48,57,68,77,87 (automatic)

Anti-roll 1.00/0.25

Tyres
Compound 0.0
Profile 50/50

Ride Height 0.60/0.70 (it's depends from the track)

Suspension
Strength 0.10/0.15
Damping 0.25/0.25

Toe and Camber
Toe -0.2/+2.0
Camber +12.5/+7.5

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Ride Height 0.60/0.70 (it's depends from the track)

Suspension
Strength 0.10/0.15
Damping 0.25/0.25



High and soft suspension. :\

I normally run low and stiff (suspension :erm :)

[Adam Sloma]

High and soft suspension. :\

I normally run low and stiff (suspension :erm :)

But FW18 is not a normal car ;)

High, only for this stupid first chicane.

[Adam Sloma]

1:02.71

I change suspension setting and I'm 1th on the list :D

http://www.codemasters.co.uk/halloffame/display-hall.php?gameid=44&order=69&pageno=1

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I've decided that my decision not to enter this championship is justified. It is just impossible to drive these cars with a hand controller. I can't even do Old Hall, Cascades or Druids flat because I simply can't get full lock. If you are using a wheel, do a few laps with a controller to see what I mean ;)

The best lap I have done is a 1m12 :uhoh:

[Adam Sloma]

I've decided that my decision not to enter this championship is justified. It is just impossible to drive these cars with a hand controller. I can't even do Old Hall, Cascades or Druids flat because I simply can't get full lock. If you are using a wheel, do a few laps with a controller to see what I mean ;)

The best lap I have done is a 1m12 :uhoh:

And using a handbrake is a suicide.

[tannat]

And using a handbrake is a suicide.

I'm about to post a 1:10.42 :(

I'm using the hadbrake at the hairpin. 2 delicate taps help get it around.

I daresay I'm far slower than you at this point of the circuit, AS

[tannat]

Are you guys flat/no lift through the first right, and first left?

How about the fast sweeper on the back part of the circuit?

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Are you guys flat/no lift through the first right, and first left?

How about the fast sweeper on the back part of the circuit?

Your describing the corners I mentioned. Old Hall and Cascades.

In reality the F3 cars are flat through the fast double apex left sweeper (Druids). However they have there tail out which makes it look very spectacular if you watch from the inside of the corner. ;)

I don't thinks it's possible to be competitive in these tannat if you are using a hand controller, unlike DTM and V8's :(

[CCFanatic]

I've decided that my decision not to enter this championship is justified. It is just impossible to drive these cars with a hand controller. I can't even do Old Hall, Cascades or Druids flat because I simply can't get full lock. If you are using a wheel, do a few laps with a controller to see what I mean ;)

The best lap I have done is a 1m12 :uhoh:


I agree and I need to say that my time was not at Oulton, I set it at Oran. I misread. Other wise, I am about a 1m11.6 guy.

[Adam Sloma]

1:09.65 - playing on a keyboard, and I used a handbrake.

Downforce 50/50

Transmission 0.24,44,53,64,73,83

Anti-roll 0.25/0.25

Tyres
Compound 0.0
Profile 50/50

Ride Height 0.15/0.20

Suspension
Strength 1.00/1.00
Damping 1.00/1.00

Toe and Camber
Toe -2.2/0.0
Camber +12.5/+7.5

[CCFanatic]

1:09.65 - playing on a keyboard, and I used a handbrake.

Downforce 50/50

Transmission 0.24,44,53,64,73,83

Anti-roll 0.25/0.25

Tyres
Compound 0.0
Profile 50/50

Ride Height 0.15/0.20

Suspension
Strength 1.00/1.00
Damping 1.00/1.00

Toe and Camber
Toe -2.2/0.0
Camber +12.5/+7.5


Most I can get camber on my x-box is 2.5. I tried you earlier set up on my xbox and it did not result in the times you got. I brought it down to a 1"07 with the hand contoller.

[Adam Sloma]

Most I can get camber on my x-box is 2.5.


Cambers are from -2.5 to +12.5.

My previous setup was for steering wheel and this is for hand controller. But playing on the keyboard, I trying various settings and did not see any difference.

[CCFanatic]

Cambers are from -2.5 to +12.5.

My previous setup was for steering wheel and this is for hand controller. But playing on the keyboard, I trying various settings and did not see any difference.


Thanks. I am not a big fan of the cars. But they can help if you ever want to attend the Skip Barber Driving school. The non winged FF cars hande much like the F3 machine in TRD 3.

[Penske_ALMS]

:eek: 1:11.31. Avg. about 1:13-1:15. Got some work to do.

[johnny shell]

I've started working with set-ups and I'm down to a 1:05.70

yeah, I'm flat out all the way untill that first U-turn right before the chicane. you really gotta hit that first turn just right to take it flat out.

the bump really throws you in the air & you gotta be in just the right spot when you land!

at the first chicane, just come to a stop once there & look around at it. there's a pretty straight line through it if you hop the curbs as much as they'll allow.

and on that turn at the end that crests the hill, do most your turning BEFORE you crest the hill. it'll feel like a goofy line but you can't turn anymore once you hit the crest.

of course, I'm no Adam Sloma or anything.....

[johnny shell]

CCFan- that's cool to hear that these handle like cool race cars.

I can't imagine what it would be like to drive those things! did you? where?

hand controller users - sounds like these cars are like the dodge nascars on the ovals - you just gotta have a wheel because the AI when you use the pad just won't crank the wheel enough.

when you use a wheel the AI doesn't think for you - it just does what you say.

[real_illusions]

1:12.12 is my best on default. Then added some downforce and changed the gears and did a 1:12.49 before i crashed..

no idea where i'm going wrong...but i cant take any corners flat...

[real_illusions]

Times so far:

Adam Sloma - 1:02.71
Johnny Shell - 1:05.70
CCFanatic - 1:06.95
Tannat - 1:10.42
Penske_ALMS - 1:11.31
Real_Illusions - 1:12.12
Jon Brown - 1:12.??

[Brown, Jon Brow]

1:12.12 is my best on default. Then added some downforce and changed the gears and did a 1:12.49 before i crashed..

no idea where i'm going wrong...but i cant take any corners flat...

Do you use a wheel?

[real_illusions]

nope..hand controller. Haven't got a wheel. Got one on my car..but i dont think its compatible with the ps2..plus my car wont be much use without the steering wheel.

;)

[tannat]

Times so far:

Adam Sloma - 1:02.71
Johnny Shell - 1:05.70
CCFanatic - 1:06.95
Tannat - 1:10.04 (not posted on codies, yet)
Penske_ALMS - 1:11.31
Real_Illusions - 1:12.12
Jon Brown - 1:12.??


I love this track, but that chicane with the bump is ludicrous (no one does chicanes like the UK: Snett, Donny, Knockhill, CCombe, certain S Stone layouts-YUK!!!).

I'm thinking I might be a bit close to the front at an alternate venue, or I could be absolutely wrong... :D

[tannat]

1:12.12 is my best on default. Then added some downforce and changed the gears and did a 1:12.49 before i crashed..

no idea where i'm going wrong...but i cant take any corners flat...


I've no worries about you, r_i. A little bit of practice always does your times justice :up:

Perhaps your hand/eye coordination is suffering from a bit too much photography... :p

[real_illusions]

I've no worries about you, r_i. A little bit of practice always does your times justice :up:

Perhaps your hand/eye coordination is suffering from a bit too much photography... :p

quite possibly

:)

[gocal1224]

So far the bet times I have had are in the 1:16's. I am using the regular XBOX controller. Maybe I will consider getting a wheel. I love this game.

[johnny shell]

you should seriously think about it gocal! the wheels with forced feedback are just incredible - they really have the feel of actually driving the car. it really takes it to a whole other level.

[ready2rock]

what he said :D

[johnny shell]

now if we could only figure out a way to add in incredible g-forces and the fear of death......

[CCFanatic]

Times so far:

Adam Sloma - 1:02.71
Johnny Shell - 1:05.70
CCFanatic - 1:06.95
Tannat - 1:10.42
Penske_ALMS - 1:11.31
Real_Illusions - 1:12.12
Jon Brown - 1:12.??


My time needs to be replaced and brought down. I did that at the wrong track. I mistook Oulton Park for Oran Park. I did a 1min. 10.78s. That is with the hand controller.




Johnny, you can take the 1 day combo at Sebring for the Skip Barber Racing School for about 1500 dollars. You drive a MX-5 Cup car and the Skip Barber Formula Ford car.

[real_illusions]

Adam Sloma - 1:02.71
Johnny Shell - 1:05.70
Tannat - 1:10.42
CCFanatic - 1:10.78
Penske_ALMS - 1:11.31
Real_Illusions - 1:12.12
Jon Brown - 1:12.??


Oran Park?? Surely theres a clue in the title - "Euro/British F3 Series" ;)

[gocal1224]

Can I get some suggestions on what wheel and pedal combo to get?

Thanks.

[ready2rock]

what platform?

[CCFanatic]

I need my time dropped by almost 4 seconds.

With the greatness of the wheel(which DHL delievered over night) in only a half an hour I lowered my time down to 1m 6.98s. Could not take turn one without lifting and down shifting, but now I can take it with just alittle blip off of the accelerator.

[johnny shell]

welcome CCFan :up:

like that signiture :laugh:

I'll see what kind of wheel I have tonight gocal....

[CCFanatic]

Sorry about the Logitech plug, but they are a new sponsor of mine.

http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Logitech-LOGITECH-963368-0403-Drive-FX-Wheel-XBox-360

Alittle pricy, but a great wheel for Xbox-360.

For PC

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/pc_gaming/wheels/&cl=us,en

I am hoping to get the Drive FX for Xbox 369 and put it on this http://www.gameracer.us/default.aspx?Page=84&Product=41

Not McLaren sim, but perfect for me.

[ready2rock]

for ps2 i use the logitech gt force pro :P

[harvick#1]

1m 11.81

Shut up, its been awhile :p :

espcially in a OW car

[harvick#1]

1m 9.88 seconds

hey I'm getting back in a slow groove, sorry Tannat, starting to feel like old times again :p :

[PiotrB]

Hello guys !

I just did some practice and I beat Adam's best time slightly but I think that I still can go faster :) .

http://www.codemasters.co.uk/halloffame/display-hall.php?gameid=44&order=69&pageno=1

[tannat]

1m 9.88 seconds

hey I'm getting back in a slow groove, sorry Tannat, starting to feel like old times again :p :


Have a feeling you'll be faster with a few more laps... ;)

[real_illusions]

As i wont be in tomorow night (the 20th) and i also was late starting the test session by a day, i'll extend the deadline by another 24 hours.

:)

[Mad cat jnr]

Ill have to get my wheel out and my game and see if i can get my 1:05' again.

Joe

[CCFanatic]

My Xbox just gave up this morning. Dead, gone. I do not know of any place that sells them anymore, so I am withdrawing my entry.

[Mad cat jnr]

01:06.67

[real_illusions]

My Xbox just gave up this morning. Dead, gone. I do not know of any place that sells them anymore, so I am withdrawing my entry.

should of bought a ps2 instead ;)

[harvick#1]

should of bought a ps2 instead ;)

yep, runs like a champ, got NCAA 08 for PS2 and its so fun

I hate Oultan Park :s

I can't pick up anytime, are all these crazy fast times all done by Steering Wheel

and Adam and Piotr, when are you gonna get into professional racing?

[Mad cat jnr]

I can't pick up anytime, are all these crazy fast times all done by Steering Wheel

Nope, i just know oulton really well (driven round it 3 times), could of been quicker but took too much kerb on the long twin apex right hander and got a flag

[tannat]

Nope, i just know oulton really well (driven round it 3 times), could of been quicker but took too much kerb on the long twin apex right hander and got a flag

Would like to have seen this ability in the TRD1 BTCC Peugeot :p

NICE TIME, MC Jr :up:

[Mad cat jnr]

Thanks tannat.

[real_illusions]

Test session over!

Heres the final results for the practise. Lets see if Johnny can catch Adam during the races, or can Mad Cat catch Johnny? All will be revealed in the next few days when the first race details go up.

Adam Sloma - 1:02.71
Johnny Shell - 1:05.70
Mad Cat Jnr - 01:06.67
Harvick - 1:09.88
Tannat - 1:10.42
CCFanatic - 1:10.78
Penske_ALMS - 1:11.31
Real_Illusions - 1:12.12
Jon Brown - 1:12.??

[CCFanatic]

My new xbox is coming and I will be back in the comp.