MNMazda GT5 series!

[mndsm]

2 more? Monaco and Suzuka.

 

[LASERBLUE135]

We should run at least 2 races per session.

 

[mndsm]

2 races, same track, forward and reverse? maybe?

 

[LASERBLUE135]

2 races, same track, forward and reverse? maybe?

I'm thinking if we have nine tracks.that's 5 sessions of 2 races, including one 3 lap ring.

IF that works, we could move on to series #2, change up the cars and pp. Running same track forward and back doesn't sound real good to me.

 

[mndsm]

I'm not against it. However, I think we should keep it light for this series since we're A- having a hard enough time getting people together, and B- getting a race decided on and C- all of the above.

 

[concealer404]

I think we could swing two 15 minute races per session.

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

We should devise some cool points system. Like points for placing in the race, plus points for like fastest lap time, clean passes, leading entire laps. Would make it interesting and a bit more competitive.

 

[LASERBLUE135]

Let's just keep the first one simple. Point for ever car you beat. I am thinking we could add penalty weight or hp loss for cars who win. Just like scca races.

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

Depends on how they win. Like if they win because they have a beast of a car. Or if other people were spinning out, crashing, or just plain sucking lol.

 

[Picklz]

That could be hard to enforce since there are some cars you might not be able to subtract any HP from (w/o de-tuning) and some you might not be able to add more weight to (max ballast).

Anyway I've decided on my primary car - Amemiya AsparaDrink RX7, still undecided on my backup.

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

You stole my car! Lol

 

[concealer404]

1st - 10 points
2nd - 7 points
3rd - 5 points
4th - 2 points
5th - 1 point

I'm not down with the ballast or penalties, it'll be near impossible to enforce. That works better in a spec series, which we may try if this series does well.

Car choices due Friday!

 

[AJ]

I'll have a PS3 and GT5 in hand Friday night Gonna pick up some BLOPS and Madden as well soon!

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

^ Noice!

 

[AJ]

I don't want to spedn $200+ on a wheel set up, is this worth it over a controller for GT5?

http://www.amazon.com/PS3-Racing-Wh..._5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1319039436&sr=1-5

 

[ohsixspeedsix]

The game is still very playable with just the remote. It's surprisingly hard to adjust to using a wheel in the game, so starting with the remote isn't a bad idea. And If you are going to invest in a wheel I suggest coughing up the little extra for one with a good force feedback system. It really makes the game feel real and gives you a real feel for what the car is doing. I am looking at getting one here pretty soon.

 

[Picklz]

I have to side with Hayden here, I think you're better off with a controller rather than a cheap wheel. The wheel initial does make the game harder, but after I got used to it it's awesome how much more precises you can be with steering, throttle, and brake inputs. The better wheels w. good Force Feedback really give you a sense of weight with the car and it's super easy to FEEL when the car is getting light, pushing, etc. And having a good set of pedals gives you that ability to threshold brake, heel/toe, and manipulate the throttle well.

Sometimes you can get used G25/27's online at reasonable prices, otherwise if you can find someone with a discount direct through Logitech a brand new g27 is like $180-200.

 

[Picklz]

When are we going to have the official track list?

 

[concealer404]

Friday morning.

Then deadline for declaring cars is by Midnite same day.

 

[mndsm]

So you want us to build cars, not knowing if we're getting autumn ring mini or Sarthe? Are you mad in the head?