Assetto Corsa Server: Track and Car Combinations

[Aquilifer]

I wasn't aware of F11. Live and learn. I did use ptracker, but maybe I wasn't using the correct mode or something because I couldn't see it telling my lap times in a race. I also learned that the game actually has an app showing the tyre temps and suspension angle but it is so big you definately don't want to keep it on while driving.

I don't a have an account to AC forum. I would be surprised if someone hadn't already complained the points I mentioned

[Deetz]

I use the tyre temp app Neys mentioned, and its very handy.
Having said that, I found the soft tyres loosing grip towards the end of the race, but didn't see any overheating tyres, so it must be down to wear. I switched to the medium compound, and hardened up the front anti roll bar, (Neys Set) in order to stop the car getting to oversteery at the end of the race.

In addition to PTracker (nice app Neys) I also use one of the built in displays to monitor lap times, (I can't remember what its called.) It works but is a little on the large side. I have it bottom right corner where it doesn't get in the way too much.
But yes, there is still huge room for improvement.

End of race display is my current most hated.

[Deetz]

My vote for this weeks combo is The Cobra (Replica or race...not the default) around Goodwood.

To celebrate the Goodwood Circuit Revival from a couple of weeks back.

[Neys]

I use the tyre temp app Neys mentioned, and its very handy.
Having said that, I found the soft tyres loosing grip towards the end of the race, but didn't see any overheating tyres, so it must be down to wear. I switched to the medium compound, and hardened up the front anti roll bar, (Neys Set) in order to stop the car getting to oversteery at the end of the race.

In addition to PTracker (nice app Neys) I also use one of the built in displays to monitor lap times, (I can't remember what its called.) It works but is a little on the large side. I have it bottom right corner where it doesn't get in the way too much.
But yes, there is still huge room for improvement.

End of race display is my current most hated.

There is a config option in ptracker to always show the fastest laps of all players (default is to only show fastest lap of the race).

I agree on all your points, Aqu, Seany and Deetz about the state of the game. ATM, Assetto for me is only playable by using mods; there is also a custom track map display which looks a lot like LFS See my post here: http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?40015-Apps-worth-a-try

Regarding next combo: I'd be fine with the cobra 8D

[Seany]

Car: Shelby Cobra SC
Track : Goodwood
Goodwood Download Link:   http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/goodwood-motor-circuit.2904/download?version=4309
Shelby Cobra Download Link:   http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/shelby-cobra-427.2710/download?version=4626
Shelby Cobra Other Download Options (lo-res skins etc):   http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/shelby-cobra-released-v0-5.955/

Current TRACK Version on Server : Goodwood 0.9.1
Current CAR Version on Server : Shelby Cobra SC v0.55

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I am always asking for people to suggest combos, so given that, we will do Cobra @ Goodwood this week and Farbath next week.

[Aquilifer]

Is that based on a real circuit? It has some nasty 'blind' corners which are especially nasty in a car with so low driver position as this...I had to use external view for the first five or so laps just to see where I was going :blink:

[JonnyAppleSeed]

Look out! Thats the wall for the pit entry not an oversized orange cone  :doh:

Fun track love the first 4 corners I scare myself every lap

[Seany]

Car: Shelby Cobra SC
Track : Goodwood
Goodwood Download Link:   http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/goodwood-motor-circuit.2904/download?version=4309
Shelby Cobra Download Link:   http://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/shelby-cobra-427.2710/download?version=4626
Shelby Cobra Other Download Options (lo-res skins etc):   http://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/shelby-cobra-released-v0-5.955/

Current TRACK Version on Server : Goodwood 0.9.1
Current CAR Version on Server : Shelby Cobra SC v0.55

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I am always asking for people to suggest combos, so given that, we will do Cobra @ Goodwood this week and Farbath next week.

Sorry for confusion, changed to requested combo (Cobra/Goodwood).  We will run that other one next week (it is a fictional track from netkar pro, once you get familiar with it it is very fun!)

[Deetz]

Hi Aquilifer, yes that's a real circuit.

If your interested:

http://grrc.goodwood.com/section/goodwood-revival/

A little tip for anyone experiencing spins at high speed in the Cobra, soften the front Anti Roll bar 1 click.
 I takes a little grip off the front but stops those '! argh, I've spun again' moments.

[Aquilifer]

Well, the track was a track from NetkarPro the day earlier. I ment that track. Looks like Sean edited the earlier post rather than posting a new thread and I look like an idiot now...wait... I did that already :g:

Yep, I know the Goodwood track. Seems bit narrow for racing. Have to try your setup trick thanks :thumb:

[Seany]

Sorry Aqui, heh heh.  

When we ran this car on Longford67, Neys made a nice set up.  Maybe it would work ok here too?

http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?39864-Assetto-Corsa-Server-Track-And-Car-Combos&p=387339&viewfull=1#post387339  at top of page, post #31.

So what kinda times you got Deetz?

[Aquilifer]

I guess the Goodwood isn't really so narrow, it just feels so with this car. To the first corner I drive all the time the door handle in front. Cobra is a good name for the car - it tryes to kill the driver.

I managed to get it bit easier to drive. Most of if tries to get out of hand when braking so moving the brake balance forward made it easier to handle, but I still don't dare to press the brake fully. Also eased the coasting in the differential (bigger %). The constant sideways swinging feel might be due to the old high profile tires which are not the same as today.

[Deetz]

:narnar: Ah, track question makes mush more sense now.

I like the fact its a bit more difficult to be so precise with these older cars on their balloon tyres, which wander around the place under braking. I'm not sure I'd want that every week, but its a nice challenge.

Best lap so far with the default (possibly + front ARB tweak) is a 1:27.142

I've no idea if this is good / bad or indifferent, I guess I'll find out Monday.

Just off to give Neys setup a go.

[Deetz]

It appears that I had previously run the S1 round Goodwood, as I had a better lap time with that than the SC.

So with Neys set (a little too safe, needs some tweaking) I've just managed a 1:24:424

Could be madness running a load of these together. :devil:

[Aquilifer]

I've just managed a 1:24:424

Two secs slower :dummy:

I tried the Neys set but it felt too slow to turn, so used mine.

Maybe 50% of my laps go into woods (literally) because the car has problems taking the first corner properly. The brakes are not very effective and if trying to turn with too much speed the chassis (or tyres) has so much flexibilty it begins to 'snake'. I feel the fastest way to take it is by sliding a bit if things go smoothly.