iRacing Petit Le Mans 2016

[Kenadian]

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[Daunt]

My bad. Try this link.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xxME1RDGxlw2HC6VQ6whpHEpcnyDXbaGnG_QRUycg50/edit?usp=sharing

 

[Kenadian]

The only comment I can make is you can add Lindberg to the spotter position for your first 2 stints. I'll be online and streaming the entirety of the race as per usual.

 

[Daunt]

No problem Ken.

It appears I somehow have the highest iRating (2687) so I'll be registering us. Does this also mean I have to qualify? Not a big deal if so, just not sure how that works still. @Noodleguitar maybe you know noel?

 

[Noodleguitar]

Yeah, if you register with your iRating I'm not sure if you'll get into the 2nd or 3rd split, that could be an interesting surprise.

You do need to qualify if nobody else registers before the session launches, because it will take the best qualify time of everyone registered when the sessions starts.

 

[Daunt]

Thanks Noel.

Here's my fuel buddy info and tire info from a full fuel stint. I think I could've done one more lap... this was with pretty much zero draft.

Also a word of caution: I had 24 seconds of optional after this one stint... my left front splitter was damaged the worst and I'm not really sure why - I'm guessing from the bottom of the esses. I could tell it was starting to take a toll on lap times. I would have to say probably a few tenths off my speed easily.

 

[AbbyTheFoxx]

Thanks Noel.

Here's my fuel buddy info and tire info from a full fuel stint. I think I could've done one more lap... this was with pretty much zero draft.

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Also a word of caution: I had 24 seconds of optional after this one stint... my left front splitter was damaged the worst and I'm not really sure why - I'm guessing from the bottom of the esses. I could tell it was starting to take a toll on lap times. I would have to say probably a few tenths off my speed easily.

Ooh, I've never heard of fuel buddy until now, definitely grabbing that.

 

[Daunt]

Ooh, I've never heard of fuel buddy until now, definitely grabbing that.

There are tons of fuel calc programs but fuel buddy is just so simple and easy to use.

@Noodleguitar You think you'll be able to do fuel calcs based on my above data?

 

[Noodleguitar]

I'd also need an average lap time for the team, and the extra time on top of a normal lap that it takes to do a drive through (pit time I already know), but I can probably get that tonight in the Mercedes, which should be around the same.

 

[Daunt]

Working on a new overlay for IMSA-related broadcasts, as I'm trying to cater each overlay to the particular series it is modeled after. (Would be fun to do one for the new Kamel Series )

Anyway I'm setting up to debut an IMSA-styled one. Right now it's a direct copy, pretty much, of IMSA's broadcast. Likely I'll dial down the overall size.

I'd like to try actual portraits of the drivers I think... if I can get cooperation from you guys I know it would be hideous but worth it. Will definitely add to it.

 

[Daunt]

I'd also need an average lap time for the team, and the extra time on top of a normal lap that it takes to do a drive through (pit time I already know), but I can probably get that tonight in the Mercedes, which should be around the same.

I'm not sure what everyone else is doing... but according to VRS, through 74 laps last night, my average was 1:16.2 ish... on the slower end and with 98% no draft. Its averaging a couple laps in different stints where I spun and such. I'd guess though low 1:16 to high 1:15 is a good, safe race pace.

 

[Daunt]

@Duke For whatever reason, I was not paying attention to my schedule, but I had the race ending later (I might've assumed a 12 hour race?). So I had to cut out one stint (one of my first three, which is perfect). The race ends at 7:30pm eastern, obviously.

Anyway, judging by fuel calcs and stint lengths THUS FAR, we're literally right up against a 12-stop race. We'll have to do more testing obviously... any fuel info you gather will be useful.

 

[Daunt]

Another [almost full] stint:

The lap times are going to be tough as traffic is going to have a huge factor here. Running solo, according to VRS, my average lap time is about 1:16... fastest laps are very low 1:15s. Again, no draft but also no traffic.

 

[Noodleguitar]

Here is the fuel calculation for the C7:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e2J4Zo_818t9kduxVQxEcxcZRpcJ7-kiOqrW_8vKHF4/edit?usp=sharing

Looks like you can easily do it in 12 stops. I've used an average lap time of 1:16.6 which is not a bad guess I think with traffic.

Let me know if I have to change anything.

 

[Daunt]

I'm scratching my head at that setup you two are running... it is extremely bouncy. Even through T7 the rear just won't settle. I find it funny @Duke that my setup is very curb / bump friendly and you don't like it yet you like the one that is a lot harsher through bumps. Weird!

Need to find a compromise between the two sets. The turn in and general turning characteristics are superior, I'd say, but the suspension is extremely frustrating. One of the major differences I think that contributes to the advantages of your setup is the rake. The rear ride height is tremendously higher, which might be why you gravitate towards it Duke.

To directly compare settings on the two sets, I downloaded iRacing Setup Viewer:

You can see the very large rake difference. Also a big rear camber difference. Those are the two biggest things that stand out to me.

 

[Noodleguitar]

You can see the very large rake difference. Also a big rear camber difference. Those are the two biggest things that stand out to me.

And the dampers are massively different.

 

[Daunt]

And the dampers are massively different.

Well yes, I was comparing everything besides those, as those as I was saying already the way it handles bumps is very different. Basically I wanted to take my suspension (the damping) and apply it to Daveys set.

Do you think the rake/ pushrod length plays a big role in hour bumps and curbs are handled or no?

 

[Daunt]

Also it appears the field size will be 50 cars.

 

[Kenadian]

I apologize for the inconvenience here guys but I need to know if you can get along without me on Saturday.

I was hoping it wouldn't come to this but we have a massive job here that is required out by the 30th and it's really late on the schedule. I've asked for a full shift to run the weekend over 3 departments but one of them is horribly short.

I'm the only one here who has any in depth product knowledge over all departments so they're literally begging me to come in and work Saturday.

Can someone please ask Nate if he'd like to sub and if not I'll live up to my obligation and race.

I'm sorry to do this at the last minute but we've no people here and are desperate.

 

[Daunt]

I apologize for the inconvenience here guys but I need to know if you can get along without me on Saturday.

We understand. It is a big shame but RL comes first. @Fromthenavy was talking about @Bedo could possibly fill in if needed. I suppose it is needed so we need to have that discussion.