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Krustymokester · 30th July 2012, 8:50 PM

here was my template.. Telstra, boring as batshit..

Telstra Van by Rhettro Photography, on Flickr

Optimus. · 30th July 2012, 8:52 PM

Laguna is good fun, had a race their earlier. Went from 8th to 3rd only to end up 5th after a quick rookie caught me near the end and immediately brake-checked me in the last turn. Very unpleasant!

Also, Tom Sullivan2 (who won) seems like the kind of guy you just want to punch in the teeth. Was going on over the mic like he was his own biggest fan. Which is no doubt the case.

Laguna turn 1; take the inside and if someone is steaming in behind you, brake much later and try and hang whomever's to your right out to dry. Hopefully they'll move... Or, play it safe and take the LONG way around on the outer, looking to the inside all the time for people going wide on the exit.

Rainey · 30th July 2012, 8:52 PM

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Originally Posted by marty_s13

You should love it Nick! Did you also order a Bodnar cable? It is basically essential for it.

Does the Bodnar cable enhance the 'resolution' of the pedals? Are the standard calculations from the G25/AP Electrix not enough?

ska' · 30th July 2012, 8:54 PM

There is a hosted V8SC session up on RA if peeps want to jump in

WRC · 30th July 2012, 8:54 PM

Very appropriate number plate for a Telstra sponsored car

HouseChampion · 30th July 2012, 8:57 PM

Yeah it increases it to 1024. Plus it then allows you to further customize it (deadzone, pressure etc)

Krustymokester · 30th July 2012, 8:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WRC

Very appropriate number plate for a Telstra sponsored car

Telstra are a sponsor for that program and have that logo on the back of the van as well...

Rainey · 30th July 2012, 9:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HouseChampion

Yeah it increases it to 1024. Plus it then allows you to further customize it (deadzone, pressure etc)

I see! I'll grab one of them too. Any suggestions for where to get it? I might hop in the V8SC practise session after the start of the ROC at 9:10, I might just watch the beginning to see who survives.

Optimus. · 30th July 2012, 9:03 PM

Will jump in for a few laps at the hosted event.

marty_s13 · 30th July 2012, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainey

I see! I'll grab one of them too. Any suggestions for where to get it? I might hop in the V8SC practise session after the start of the ROC at 9:10, I might just watch the beginning to see who survives.

Should be able to get one direct from Leo Bodnar. It is definitely essential IMO. The brake can actually do some strange things without it and you can't get the maximum pressure out of it.

Optimus. · 30th July 2012, 9:50 PM

I ordered a bunch of kit from Leo today. Hope it gets processed in a timely fashion - I've heard some pretty shocking reports of poor service i.e. people waiting months before bits arrive or they even get a receipt of order.

The hosted session then was nice, people seemed to be about the mid-2:14s. I got my fastest lap yet there with a set someone hosted; I'll add it to ze Google Docs!

WRC · 30th July 2012, 9:55 PM

Anyone up for another session? I'll host.

Edit: Started a session anyway.

ska' · 30th July 2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus.

I ordered a bunch of kit from Leo today. Hope it gets processed in a timely fashion - I've heard some pretty shocking reports of poor service i.e. people waiting months before bits arrive or they even get a receipt of order.

The hosted session then was nice, people seemed to be about the mid-2:14s. I got my fastest lap yet there with a set someone hosted; I'll add it to ze Google Docs!

That set is a lot more driveable with the rear ARB on 1-2 and full fuel..

joining the hosted now.

marty_s13 · 30th July 2012, 10:18 PM

Yeah the hosted set felt nice and stable.

Still struggling to get deep into the 13's. Average time seems to be in the 14's.

BTW Matt. I may have to correct you on those gears you gave me. Staying in 4th through 13A is good. But seems to me that going down to 2nd at 14 is faster than staying in 3RD. Helps with turn in and the push out. The same for 12, should be taken in 2nd.

Optimus. · 30th July 2012, 10:44 PM

For sure, 12 is always a 2nd proposition!

Haven't really tried 14th in 2nd with the V8; you can stay really wide for an early entry and pick up the power well before the apex in 3rd but if you're not on that line I wouldn't be surprised if 2nd is better (because you'll need more acceleration out of it).

But then it's more about how it's going to affect your shifting up the hill at the begining of the straight because you should be aiming to change at the crest so you aren't going up the hill with lower revs.

But I only know from aero cars and this V8 monster still scares me.

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30th July 2012, 8:57 PM	#10311
HouseChampion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 1,692	Yeah it increases it to 1024. Plus it then allows you to further customize it (deadzone, pressure etc) __________________ For sale: TH8RS shifter & G27 Wheel w/ shifter - pm me if interested. Also have a white iRacing shirt - size L (brand new as it's wrong size). i5 2500K @ 4.6GHz - Radeon 6950 - 3x BenQ G2420HD - Fanatec CSW - G27 Pedals + Perfect Pedal/Bodnar Cable - Derek Speare Pro Sequential + Track Boss - SimVibe + 2x Bass Shaker - M-SPEC Shift Light - TH8RS - MCV

30th July 2012, 9:55 PM	#10317
WRC Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 2,688	Anyone up for another session? I'll host. Edit: Started a session anyway. Last edited by WRC; 30th July 2012 at 9:58 PM.

30th July 2012, 8:52 PM	#10307
Optimus. Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,990	Laguna is good fun, had a race their earlier. Went from 8th to 3rd only to end up 5th after a quick rookie caught me near the end and immediately brake-checked me in the last turn. Very unpleasant! Also, Tom Sullivan2 (who won) seems like the kind of guy you just want to punch in the teeth. Was going on over the mic like he was his own biggest fan. Which is no doubt the case. Laguna turn 1; take the inside and if someone is steaming in behind you, brake much later and try and hang whomever's to your right out to dry. Hopefully they'll move... Or, play it safe and take the LONG way around on the outer, looking to the inside all the time for people going wide on the exit.

30th July 2012, 8:54 PM	#10309
ska' Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 707	There is a hosted V8SC session up on RA if peeps want to jump in

30th July 2012, 8:54 PM	#10310
WRC Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 2,688	Very appropriate number plate for a Telstra sponsored car

30th July 2012, 9:03 PM	#10314
Optimus. Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,990	Will jump in for a few laps at the hosted event.

30th July 2012, 9:50 PM	#10316
Optimus. Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,990	I ordered a bunch of kit from Leo today. Hope it gets processed in a timely fashion - I've heard some pretty shocking reports of poor service i.e. people waiting months before bits arrive or they even get a receipt of order. The hosted session then was nice, people seemed to be about the mid-2:14s. I got my fastest lap yet there with a set someone hosted; I'll add it to ze Google Docs!

30th July 2012, 10:18 PM	#10319
marty_s13 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 2,759	Yeah the hosted set felt nice and stable. Still struggling to get deep into the 13's. Average time seems to be in the 14's. BTW Matt. I may have to correct you on those gears you gave me. Staying in 4th through 13A is good. But seems to me that going down to 2nd at 14 is faster than staying in 3RD. Helps with turn in and the push out. The same for 12, should be taken in 2nd.

30th July 2012, 10:44 PM	#10320
Optimus. Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,990	For sure, 12 is always a 2nd proposition! Haven't really tried 14th in 2nd with the V8; you can stay really wide for an early entry and pick up the power well before the apex in 3rd but if you're not on that line I wouldn't be surprised if 2nd is better (because you'll need more acceleration out of it). But then it's more about how it's going to affect your shifting up the hill at the begining of the straight because you should be aiming to change at the crest so you aren't going up the hill with lower revs. But I only know from aero cars and this V8 monster still scares me.