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Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: toadly on September 12, 2008, 03:22:49 PM I posted a video of my best lap time on Detroit. I don't know how good it is, but I'm assuming fair. It's 1:34:39.
I do have some concern about the legalities of my lap: Quote from: "buz" - Racing lines must conform to the course of the track as viewed from above. The boundaries of the track can be identified as: -- the edge of the curbing furthest from the track centerline. -- the white line at the edge of the black-top, if no curbing present. -- the concrete & tire walls on street circuits. Irrespective of altitude, cars may not have all four wheels beyond the horizontal limits of the track Detroit...in a Lacetti...some of those corners seem like they were meant to be cut *shrug*. There is one in particular at 0:43-0:48 (in the video below) that I'm not sure if anyone doesn't cut. The combo of the Detroit track and the Lacetti car do seem to favor a style outside of the rules quoted above...despite whatever loss of realism (in terms of RL racing) occurs. Are we going to try to adhere to the rules on all corners of this race? I've slow-mo'd all the corners that are questionable in my best lap. Title: Re: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|buzinator on September 12, 2008, 05:58:06 PM Quote from: "toadly" Quote from: "buz" -- the concrete & tire walls on street circuits. 'nuff said :twisted: Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: toadly on September 12, 2008, 05:59:40 PM In that case, I am showing off my best lap time, rather than requesting clarifcation on rules.
Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|ChITty on September 13, 2008, 03:13:39 PM 1:33.49 right now (with auto... puke)
Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: toadly on September 15, 2008, 09:08:14 AM What's up with (auto...puke)?
Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|buzinator on September 15, 2008, 09:37:17 AM I think he's saying he prefers manual gear selection.
I am pretty surprised to see such a difference in favor of auto. In other games auto is usually a disadvantage...which is an encouragement to try manual. But this is apparently made by someone with a totally different mindset. Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|ChITty on September 15, 2008, 10:38:50 AM I think the auto is better than a manual on tracks that require a lot of shifts per lap, like this one. It definitely lets me focus on the best entry and exit of the corner without worrying about the gear. That's probably the main reason why I instantly cut a second off of my best time using the auto for the first time.
Now that I have a wheel I think I'll be using auto from here on out. Manual was definitely helpful with the gamepad since I could pick the best gear per corner and then scoot through the corner on the edge. But now that I have the extra turning radius with the wheel, having a set speed that I'm entering the corner with doesn't help as much since I can scrub the additional speed in the middle of the corner if necessary. Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on September 15, 2008, 12:52:40 PM hey man try posting the video on www.vimeo.com its much better quality as you can see below
Grid demo replay from Mr Kavanagh on Vimeo. Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: toadly on September 15, 2008, 01:50:36 PM Wow...I should say so. Thanks Kav...I'll check it out.
Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|buzinator on September 15, 2008, 01:59:16 PM yh, i'm sold. that's sweet.
Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on September 16, 2008, 11:48:58 AM buz i told you about that site months ago, wake up and lay off the crack! :lol: :lol:
Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|buzinator on September 16, 2008, 02:10:17 PM Yh i know, i couldn't remember the name though.
brain can only hold so much, FIFO baby. Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|buzinator on September 17, 2008, 01:34:53 PM Found a tweak to youtube embed code that gets higher quality...
Before: After: http://www.twittervlog.tv/high-quality-youtube-embed-generator.html Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|mrkavanagh on September 17, 2008, 02:23:00 PM still doesnt compare to vimeo :D
Title: Detroit Grand Prix - Lacetti Post by: rip|buzinator on September 17, 2008, 03:57:08 PM true, but for stuff that's already on youtube, it's quicker than reuploading everything.
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