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ColdPie: Jun 9, 2006

oxbrain posted:

I've given up on the single player part of the game. Between the poo poo AI, poo poo alternative game modes, and stupidly short races it just isn't fun anymore. I would rather spend all night trying to get multiplayer to work than do another 3 lap race around tsukuba or more loving bowling on the top gear track.

Yeah, it's really a shame how short the races are in event mode. Only the championship and regional races are decent length, everything else takes two or three minutes to complete. And configuring your own races is so much more of a pain in the rear end than selecting from a list of premade races. Oh well.

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# ? May 31, 2024 03:28

robotsinmyhead: Nov 29, 2005; Dude, they oughta call you Piledriver!; Clever Betty

ColdPie posted:

Yeah, it's really a shame how short the races are in event mode. Only the championship and regional races are decent length, everything else takes two or three minutes to complete. And configuring your own races is so much more of a pain in the rear end than selecting from a list of premade races. Oh well.

I like the longer races, but the Heat races suck rear end. I just smashed these fuckers on 4 laps of Road America, hey lets do it again!

# ? Nov 14, 2011 00:51

Jarf: Jun 25, 2006; PLATINUM

robotsinmyhead posted:

I like the longer races, but the Heat races suck rear end. I just smashed these fuckers on 4 laps of Road America, hey lets do it again!

I think the only reason they did that was so they could show off their "track conditions" which as Falken so gracefully put during an online race: "Early afternoon isn't a track condition, it's a time of day"

# ? Nov 14, 2011 01:11

yes we nyan: Aug 17, 2007; ha, ha, haaa~

Kilonum posted:

Entries up to this point on list now

1. Kilonum (Kilonum) | Ford GT40 MK II | Polychromatic Purple/Black | 82
2. TannhauserGate (calderracrusade) | Chevrolet Corvette C1 | Red/White | 13
3. Torn Quad Jones (zombi3lick3r) | Chevrolet Corvette C2 | Pink/White | 56
4. ANAmal.net (gregchiasson) | Shelby Daytona Coupe | blue | 29
5. Logue (Logue 1) | Dodge Charger Daytona | Orange | 71
6. Jingle Bells (PSBonnett) | Jaguar E-Type |British Racing Green | 84
7. pyxlwyz | Chevrolet Corvette C2 | Turquoise | 67
8. Asmodai_00 (Asmodai 00) | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Grey | 00
9. VikingSkull (|Burt|Reynolds|) | Chevy Corvette C2 | Black/Gold | 7
10. yes we nyan (azunyan) | Ford GT40 MK II | ??? | 48
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Too bad we can't simulate a running (walking, and with seatbelt!) start, eh?

# ? Nov 14, 2011 01:51

FreelanceSocialist: Nov 19, 2002

What about designating a pace car for the first lap, do the course at 60mph max, then hit 80 approaching the line, then the pace car pulls off? I'm sure there is someone who can't stay the full race who could do it.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 01:58

CovfefeCatCafe: Apr 11, 2006; A fresh attitude
brewed daily!

yes we nyan posted:

Too bad we can't simulate a running (walking, and with seatbelt!) start, eh?

Okay, everyone, on the count of three, you run to your refrigerator, take a shot of Jack, down a beer, run back and go. Try not to pass out on the way back, you light weights.

Alternatively, need some help for a car that I'm really lacking in inspiration right now. I need to know what the German phrases are for "No Sponsor" and "This Space for Rent". Here's what I'm working with (German phrases provided by some internet bot, the side is suppose to be "No Group"). Otherwise, if someone has an awesome idea I should do, I'll totally (not) do it, just for you.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 02:06

Bentai: Jul 8, 2004; NERF THIS!

FreelanceSocialist posted:

What about designating a pace car for the first lap, do the course at 60mph max, then hit 80 approaching the line, then the pace car pulls off? I'm sure there is someone who can't stay the full race who could do it.

If the race didn't start so late in the day, I would totally be the pace car.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 03:31

Logue: Nov 16, 2005

For anyone still thinking of a car to use for Goon Le Mans, I recommend at least checking out the Mercedes Gullwing 300SL. I actually got it around the old track faster than my Daytona, running a 3:49, but its a little less stable so I'm sticking with the Daytona. If anyone wants my gullwing setup, let me know.

Logue fucked around with this message at 04:02 on Nov 14, 2011

# ? Nov 14, 2011 03:46

ComfyPants: Mar 20, 2002

robotsinmyhead posted:

I like the longer races, but the Heat races suck rear end. I just smashed these fuckers on 4 laps of Road America, hey lets do it again!

Yeah, the longer races are where its at. Just got done doing a C-class season race that was 10 laps long at Sunset Club Reverse. After 4 laps I finally got around the 2nd place car and was 6 seconds behind the front-runner, who was walking away from me on the straights but couldn't handle nearly as well as I could. I didn't think I'd be able to reel him in, but I was taking the turns faster and faster on each lap, and I caught up to him with half a lap to go and made a wild but successful pass on the next-to-last turn to take the win.

You can't have that kind of fun in a 3 lap race.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 04:14

Flint Ironstag: Apr 2, 2004; Bob Johnson...oh, wait

Logue posted:

For anyone still thinking of a car to use for Goon Le Mans, I recommend at least checking out the Mercedes Gullwing 300SL. I actually got it around the old track faster than my Daytona, running a 3:49, but its a little less stable so I'm sticking with the Daytona. If anyone wants my gullwing setup, let me know.

This race sounds like a blast, I love the cars from that era, but my work schedule won't let me make it on time. Saturday is our busiest day (more moneys for me), but I wouldn't mind a go at that tune just in case I am actually home.

GT: Crow T Macbot (aka: that drunk guy who crashes a lot)

# ? Nov 14, 2011 04:17

einTier: Sep 25, 2003; Charming, friendly, and possessed by demons.
Approach with caution.

Bentai posted:

If the race didn't start so late in the day, I would totally be the pace car.

If anyone ever needs me to just be a pace car, send me a message in XBL and I'll totally stand in.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 06:40

webmeister: Jan 31, 2007; The answer is, mate, because I want to do you slowly. There has to be a bit of sport in this for all of us. In the psychological battle stakes, we are stripped down and ready to go. I want to see those ashen-faced performances; I want more of them. I want to be encouraged. I want to see you squirm.

oxbrain posted:

I get the opposite feel from it. The AI drives much better when they're in front of you and much worse the instant you pass. The result is that I never have an actual battle for position, I'm either trailing behind 2-3 cars that can out accelerate, out brake, and out corner my car or I'm blazing ahead 10+ seconds per lap.

I tend to find the opposite, at least in world tour mode. When I'm behind them they brake very early and block any potential overtakes, but when I get past they brake very late and slam into me.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 07:25

Logue: Nov 16, 2005

Just built an S650 Ferrari Dino as well. It's only 1 second off of my Daytona's time, but it handles MUCH better and is far less boat-y. It can take the entire Mulsanne straight with full throttle. No braking for the curve! This is a very well balanced, competitive car.

I highly recommend this car for almost any skill level. I'm throwing my Dino into the club garage. Let me know if you like the tune and I'll send it to you for use in Goon Le Mans.

Logue fucked around with this message at 09:07 on Nov 14, 2011

# ? Nov 14, 2011 08:48

Falken: Jan 26, 2004; Do you feel like a hero yet?

I might well be in, with a Ford GT 40 but it all depends on what shift I am on come that day.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 11:39

Ak Gara: Jul 29, 2005; That's just the way he rolls.

Jesus the Sterling Moss is a scary car to be going neck and neck on Nurburgring S class with! That whole track is driven on a knife edge, and S class just makes it so unbelievably intense that my palms where sweaty!

# ? Nov 14, 2011 20:46

Alex Earl Cash: Feb 21, 2011

Kilonum posted:

OK, Here we go, Ye Olde 2.5 Hours of Goon Mans entry time.

Remember, car must be 650PI, RWD, and from the 50s or 60s. Race is Saturday at 6pm EST/11pm GMT.

Please, when signing up, say what car you plan on using, primary color of the car, and pick any number between 0 and 99 and slap it on the car. Post glamor shot of car if you like.

Am i'm correct to assume that we'll use the realistic damage model for this?

# ? Nov 14, 2011 21:43

TannhauserGate: Nov 25, 2007; by garbage day

Why won't the pits fix aero? Specifically related to GoonMans, if you screw up on lap one and get some bent aero that's haunting you the whole race. I don't even want full fixes, I just want a guy to hammer and throw some duct tape on it.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 21:45

hitze: Aug 28, 2007; Give me a dollar. No, the twenty. This is gonna blow your mind...

They really need to add a damage mode where it's just Fuel/Tires, and Fuel/Tires/Damage but not to aero.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 21:46

der juicen: Aug 11, 2005; Fuck haters

info in my newer post

der juicen fucked around with this message at 23:35 on Nov 14, 2011

# ? Nov 14, 2011 22:13

jadebullet: Mar 25, 2011; MY LIFE FOR YOU!

Any more word on the car specifics for the Spec E36 race this Wednesday.

Also, on my storefront in like 5 minutes, I have made a Spec E36 number plate if anyone wants to use it. It will be free. Just search for my username: Atticus eisherr or one of the following keywords. (E36 spec, goon, lljk, IMG)

# ? Nov 14, 2011 22:43

der juicen: Aug 11, 2005; Fuck haters

Kilonum posted:

Entries up to this point on list now

1. Kilonum (Kilonum) | Ford GT40 MK II | Polychromatic Purple/Black | 82
2. TannhauserGate (calderracrusade) | Chevrolet Corvette C1 | Red/White | 13
3. Torn Quad Jones (zombi3lick3r) | Chevrolet Corvette C2 | Pink/White | 56
4. ANAmal.net (gregchiasson) | Shelby Daytona Coupe | blue | 29
5. Logue (Logue 1) | Dodge Charger Daytona | Orange | 71
6. Jingle Bells (PSBonnett) | Jaguar E-Type |British Racing Green | 84
7. pyxlwyz | Chevrolet Corvette C2 | Turquoise | 67
8. Asmodai_00 (Asmodai 00) | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Grey | 00
9. VikingSkull (|Burt|Reynolds|) | Chevy Corvette C2 | Black/Gold | 7
10. yes we nyan (azunyan) | Ford GT40 MK II | ??? | 48
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12. der juicen (Im A GPS Facial) | Ferrari 330 P4 | Metallic Maroon w/ Yellow Stripe | 8
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# ? Nov 14, 2011 23:10

Logue: Nov 16, 2005

der juicen posted:

stuff

Ok dude, WTF is with your gamertag!? Explain.

# ? Nov 14, 2011 23:35

AwwJeah: Jul 3, 2006; I like you!

don't know what the hell this is plastered on, but it is certainly a vinyl you can purchase!

# ? Nov 14, 2011 23:45

Alex Earl Cash: Feb 21, 2011

TannhauserGate posted:

Why won't the pits fix aero? Specifically related to GoonMans, if you screw up on lap one and get some bent aero that's haunting you the whole race. I don't even want full fixes, I just want a guy to hammer and throw some duct tape on it.

This can be hella annoying, but it makes the race that much more exiting. Especially in the first 10 minutes everybody is on the edge because nobody wants to be that guy that hosed up and ruined a 2.5 hour race for a hand full of fellow goons.
Also you could set up a rule that allows a restart if poo poo hits the fan to hard in the first 5 minutes/~2 laps.

# ? Nov 15, 2011 00:08

Jarf: Jun 25, 2006; PLATINUM

Kilonum posted:

OK, Here we go, Ye Olde 2.5 Hours of Goon Mans entry time.

Remember, car must be 650PI, RWD, and from the 50s or 60s. Race is Saturday at 6pm EST/11pm GMT.

After much thought I have decided that I'm totally down for this.

I knew there was a reason why I spent so many Forza bucks on this Jaguar D-Type!

Oh for gods sake somebody already claimed number 8

I don't suppose they'd be willing to change. Me and 8 go way back. If der juicen isn't willing to let me race my favourite number then I'll be number 4

This is gonna own providing I don't explode on the first corner.

Jarf (Jarf) | Jaguar D-Type | Grey | 8 4

~~Do I need to get rid of the aero?~~ Aero is gone.

Jarf fucked around with this message at 01:19 on Nov 15, 2011

# ? Nov 15, 2011 00:31

Seizure Meat: Jul 23, 2008; by Smythe

I need to upload some pics of my 67, it's a pretty bitchin' Smokey Yunick/Davey Allison themed paintjob. I'm running 4 flats but it is comfy as gently caress to drive.

Also my GT is apparently IBurtIReynoldsI, I forgot how dumb the XBL font is.

# ? Nov 15, 2011 01:15

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

OK, OK. I'm a day late and a spacebuck short.
I blame Skyrim for eating 31 of my 48 weekend hours.

Jabs posted:

I'll post up some Spec E36 Rules by Sunday!

Come one, come all to the second of (N >= 2) Wednesday GoonSpec Sprint Races!

WHO: YOU!!!
WHEN: Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 3AM GMT (7PM PST/10PM EST), with warmup and practice starting 1 hour earlier.
WHERE: Your Friendly Local XBOX Live Account!!

WHAT?
Last week was a ton of fun, so now we're up for round two of the GoonSpec Endurance Sprint!

This week will be a "BMW CCA Spec E36" race.

CAR: 1997 BMW M3 Sedan
PAINT: All cars should have a custom Design applied consisting of at least the following. All are two per car, except Tire Rack, which is one. If you find them in someone's Storefront, please be so kind as to share the love. =)
* BMW CCA Club Racing Logo (one per side)
* Tire Rack ("Windshield Banner" - get creative since we can't decal glass) - foamy53fsp has these available in his storefront in both black and white.
* Sunoco One per side.
* BimmerWorld
* VAC Motorsports
* H&R "placed prominently, one on each side of the car between the wheel wells".
* Grassroots Motorsports
* Show your Goon Love somehow.

NUMBERING - quoting from the BMW Car Club of America Rulebook - try to adhere to the spirit contained herein, but also be creative...
All cars must display easily readable numbers and class designation for identification.
These must be displayed on each side, front (hood) and rear of the vehicle, of significant size and color differentiation from the background color so as to be clearly seen by event officials.
Side and hood numbers shall be a minimum of 8 inches high with a 1.5- to 2-inch stroke.
The rear number shall be a minimum of 3 inches high with a minimum 0.5-inch stroke.
Class identification shall be near the numbers and be a minimum of 3 inches high.
Cars running in the Spec E36 class must use the class identification SE36.

ALLOWED MODIFICATIONS
All components must remain stock unless listed below.
Intake and Air Filter: Stock - "The stock air box and intake must be retained. The air filter panel is free." There is no "street" option, whose icon is an air filter element.
Fuel and Injectors: Stock- "Stock fuel injection for the chassis, model, and engine must be retained."
Ignition: Stock- "Spark plugs are free. Coil packs must remain stock."
Flywheel: Stock- "The stock flywheel must be used without modification."
Exhaust: Stock- "Exhaust system are free after the stock header, which must remain."
Clutch: Stock"The clutch and pressure plate shall have the same weight and have the same size and number of clutch disk(s) as originally equipped for the chassis and model.
Radiator and Oil Cooling: Any - "Any radiator may be used, providing it is mounted in the original location, maintains the same plane as the original core, and requires no body or structure modifications to install." and "Engine oil coolers are free."
Transmission: Race - See gear ratio requirements below. You must pick either transmission A or B.
Differential: Race - Final Drive ratio must be set to 3.15:1, Accel and Decel set to 75/0%.
Shocks: Race - (H&R E36 RSS Club Sport Coilover Kit + BMW CCA Club Racing Fixed Camber Plates required.
Anti-Sway Bars: UUC Sway Barbarians
F: Race
R: Race
Brakes: Stock (OEM)
Wheels: Any 17" EXCEPT[/b]: Buddy Club P1 Racing QF, Dymag 9 Spoke, Holeshot (ALL), Konig After Burner, RS Watanabe Cyclone, TSW Trackstar 4, Volk RE30, Weld Magnum III.
Tires: Sport (BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW2)
Tire size: 245/40R17
Aerodynamic Mods: Stock or Street. No Splitters (Race) allowed). No wings allowed.
Weight Removal: Any
Stiffening: Full cage required

Real World Alignments Limits - Do Not Exceed
F: Camber -4.5*
R: Any

Race Transmission Gear Ratio Requirements:
Final Drive: 3.15:1 and the Lockup (acceleration) setting shall not be less than 75% (25% lockup)
Gearing Options (Select One)
A) 4.23 / 2.52 / 1.66 / 1.22 / 1.00 / 1.00 (318i/323i/323i)
B) 4.20 / 2.49 / 1.66 / 1.24 / 1.00 / 1.00 (328i/M3)

Your car should weigh at least 2,970 pounds - but I haven't had a chance to test it. Consider that the goal for minimum weight.

There will be one mandatory pit - Driver's choice on when.

Jabs posted:

It went well enough that N>1 for this series. I've co-opted the BMW CCA's Spec E36 Points Structure for this series.
* 5 points for taking the green flag at any event.
* 10/7/5/4/3/2/1 points for finishing in 1st-7th place.
* 1 bonus point for each car behind you that does not DNF.

After week 1, the standings look like this (I think - I relied on the replay to tell me who took what position, and gently caress fast-forwarding 90 times. If I got it wrong, let me know, and I'll fix it):
code:
Entry List     Points
1. Logue 1	 21
2. Turb0Snail	 17
3. Krautastic	 14
4. Matybara	 12
5. Fryskate	 10
6. JabsTheGoon	  8
7. Crow T Macbot  6
8. Asmodai 0	  5

See you all on Wednesday!

Kenny Rogers fucked around with this message at 07:16 on Nov 16, 2011

# ? Nov 15, 2011 01:21

jadebullet: Mar 25, 2011; MY LIFE FOR YOU!

Is it okay if my car is designated Spec E36, as it is on my number plate? If not, I will just move the S up a few clicks and it should be fine.

# ? Nov 15, 2011 01:44

Falken: Jan 26, 2004; Do you feel like a hero yet?

Can't race Le mans due to work, and that E36 spec race is way too biased towards US time. 3am race start time or worse for Europeans is just not cricket.

I even have a Castrol E36 I painted up ages ago...

# ? Nov 15, 2011 02:01

Asmodai_00: Nov 26, 2007

Jabs posted:

See you all on Wednesday!

code:

Entry List     Points
1. Logue 1	 21
2. Turb0Snail	 17
3. Krautastic	 14
4. Matybara	 12
5. Fryskate	 10
6. JabsTheGoon	  8
7. Crow T Macbot  6
8. Asmodai 0	  5

I'll be there reppin' the DNF crew.

What track are we racing on?

# ? Nov 15, 2011 03:04

Puddin: Apr 9, 2004; Leave it to Brak

Ill have to check what's I'm doing but I may be up for goon mans, 9am Sunday morning my time. If I can get to wife up early and have breakfast out of the way I should be good to go.

Haven't checked on Forza for a week due to being busy but I hopefully have a car I can use.

E: can I tentatively take the 13 spot, should know for definite soon. GT Puddin23

Okay, I'm down, nothing planned so ill definately.be up for it. Now to go car hunting!

Puddin fucked around with this message at 03:28 on Nov 15, 2011

# ? Nov 15, 2011 03:16

track day bro!: Feb 17, 2005; #essereFerrari; Grimey Drawer

Falken posted:

Can't race Le mans due to work, and that E36 spec race is way too biased towards US time. 3am race start time or worse for Europeans is just not cricket.

I even have a Castrol E36 I painted up ages ago...

Well you could have raced with saeg :tipshat:

, although everyone seems to be playing bf3/mw3/skyrim at the moment

# ? Nov 15, 2011 03:21

der juicen: Aug 11, 2005; Fuck haters

Jarf posted:

After much thought I have decided that I'm totally down for this.

I knew there was a reason why I spent so many Forza bucks on this Jaguar D-Type!

Oh for gods sake somebody already claimed number 8 I don't suppose they'd be willing to change. Me and 8 go way back. If der juicen isn't willing to let me race my favourite number then I'll be number 4

This is gonna own providing I don't explode on the first corner.

Jarf (Jarf) | Jaguar D-Type | Grey | 8 4

~~Do I need to get rid of the aero?~~ Aero is gone.

8 and me also go way back.

# ? Nov 15, 2011 03:31

Logue: Nov 16, 2005

Jabs posted:

See you all on Wednesday!

Track? Would be helpful so we know how to tune the cars.

# ? Nov 15, 2011 03:45

der juicen: Aug 11, 2005; Fuck haters

Logue posted:

Ok dude, WTF is with your gamertag!? Explain.

I've really forgotten why I made it, something to do about CoD.

# ? Nov 15, 2011 03:55

Irish Legend: Aug 12, 2011

Jabs posted:

This week will be a "BMW CCA Spec E36" race.

See you all on Wednesday!

I will be on this week. I am going to log on tonight and build my car. I dont care that im behind on points already, racing is fun! and maddening...

# ? Nov 15, 2011 04:22

jadebullet: Mar 25, 2011; MY LIFE FOR YOU!

Yeah... do we REALLY have to have all of those emblems on our cars? Tire rack, yeah, I can understand one or two cars having that. Grassroots? Yup, that does make sense since people do do that, but yeah, the rest, no thanks. Let me put my own stuff on my car. I understand that it is being put that way so that we aren't driving unpainted, un spec looking cars, but I have already made my paint scheme based on what a spec E36 would look like if I owned one. I am actually a part of the auto racing world thanks to my stepdad's business and I have never heard of a spec series requiring that you place certain logos on your car. Hell, our fleet of spec Miatas only have Entropy Racing, the numbers, class, and some vinyl to make them look pretty on them.

I really don't feel like getting DQed for something as dumb as filling up my car at the Hess outside of the track rather than filling it up at the Sunoco inside the track since it is cheaper.(and contains no ethanol.)

If you really want me to put those things on, I will, but that will take some of the fun out of it for me.

Also, the Tire rack thing, that is going to be a bitch without the ability to put it on the windshield.

I really don't mean to come off as bitching and moaning, I just have been looking forward to actually running spec races like this since I got live and discovered that noone was running that stuff anymore in 3, and quite frankly, part of the appeal was actually making my own spec car paint schemes that looked good and made sense, not being forced to make my own version of an H&R car.

Edit: BTW, just saying, I do know that BMW CCA is sponsored by those companies, but I have also flagged when they were racing. Not all of the cars have those sponsors on the sides of their cars if I remember.

jadebullet fucked around with this message at 05:50 on Nov 15, 2011

# ? Nov 15, 2011 05:40

Puddin: Apr 9, 2004; Leave it to Brak

Kilonum posted:

Entries up to this point on list now

1. Kilonum (Kilonum) | Ford GT40 MK II | Polychromatic Purple/Black | 82
2. TannhauserGate (calderracrusade) | Chevrolet Corvette C1 | Red/White | 13
3. Torn Quad Jones (zombi3lick3r) | Chevrolet Corvette C2 | Pink/White | 56
4. ANAmal.net (gregchiasson) | Shelby Daytona Coupe | blue | 29
5. Logue (Logue 1) | Dodge Charger Daytona | Orange | 71
6. Jingle Bells (PSBonnett) | Jaguar E-Type |British Racing Green | 84
7. pyxlwyz | Chevrolet Corvette C2 | Turquoise | 67
8. Asmodai_00 (Asmodai 00) | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Grey | 00
9. VikingSkull (|Burt|Reynolds|) | Chevy Corvette C2 | Black/Gold | 7
10. yes we nyan (azunyan) | Ford GT40 MK II | ??? | 48
11.
12. der juicen (Im A GPS Facial) | Ferrari 330 P4 | Metallic Maroon w/ Yellow Stripe | 8
13. Puddin (Puddin23) | Ford GT40 | Light Blue | 23
14.
15.
16.

Has it been said whether we are doing Old Mulsanne or the new version?

Puddin fucked around with this message at 08:14 on Nov 15, 2011

# ? Nov 15, 2011 07:51

Kenny Rogers: Sep 7, 2007; Chapter One:
When I first saw Sparky, he reminded me of my favorite comb. He was missing a lot of teeth.

jadebullet posted:

Yeah... do we REALLY have to have all of those emblems on our cars?
...I have never heard of a spec series requiring that you place certain logos on your car.

Edit: BTW, just saying, I do know that BMW CCA is sponsored by those companies, but I have also flagged when they were racing. Not all of the cars have those sponsors on the sides of their cars if I remember.

To your last point first - If you've built a Spec E36 (A Registered Trademark of the BMW Car Club of America, I learned today) car, you'd better be running the required decal package, since BMWCCA sends them all to you when they sent you your racing license - all you have to do is put them on the car...

When I've gone looking for Spec Series rules, I haven't found a single one yet that doesn't have some sort of required decal set. NASA Showroom Stock Miata was the lightest of the bunch so far, in that they only require the Toyo and Mazda logos. Generally, each series requires any mandatory decals listed in the car clubs CCR's (BMWCCA, NASA, SCCA, etc.) and some additional ones for the Spec Series. Now, how that's going to be enforced at a regional vs. national event will, I'm sure, be variable...

That said, there's a not so fine line between "We're here to simulate a real world series as best we can in an Xbox game", and "gently caress that, we're simulating a real world series in a loving XBOX GAME!"

Err on the side of having fun. Each week, I'm going to list what the real world series requires, just to set a bar. Like the allowable mods, that bar will be set by whatever's in the actual rulebook for that series. Unlike the allowable mods, I'll leave it up to you guys to go for capturing the spirit of those rules (i.e. not just slapping a black number on a dark blue car and calling it a day), while still keeping your own sense of fun and individuality. You're not going to get DQed if you've gone so far as to put numbers on your car.
The graphics 'rules' are ultimately there as a guide to roughly what your car would look like if you'd built it out for real - i.e. Spec E36 should have ~7 stickers on each side, while Showroom Stock Spec Miata only required 2.

FWIW, my personal favorite sponsors (and I've been using them on and off since NASCAR Racing 2003 Season was The Big Game) are Slumberil, Binford Tools, Big Kahuna Burger and Duff Beer.

I am considering adding a weekly points bonus for 'best' and 'gooniest' cars, so that the guys (who, like me, aren't goddamn Logue :argh:

) have a way to score some series points that don't involve "loving drive better, doosh!"

Thoughts?

# ? Nov 15, 2011 09:33

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# ? May 31, 2024 03:28

Jarf: Jun 25, 2006; PLATINUM

der juicen posted:

8 and me also go way back.

I'm gonna feel so dirty using a different number. If I lose tragically I'm blaming the weight distribution of the paint in the number 4.

Kilonum posted:

Entries up to this point on list now

1. Kilonum (Kilonum) | Ford GT40 MK II | Polychromatic Purple/Black | 82
2. TannhauserGate (calderracrusade) | Chevrolet Corvette C1 | Red/White | 13
3. Torn Quad Jones (zombi3lick3r) | Chevrolet Corvette C2 | Pink/White | 56
4. ANAmal.net (gregchiasson) | Shelby Daytona Coupe | blue | 29
5. Logue (Logue 1) | Dodge Charger Daytona | Orange | 71
6. Jingle Bells (PSBonnett) | Jaguar E-Type |British Racing Green | 84
7. pyxlwyz | Chevrolet Corvette C2 | Turquoise | 67
8. Asmodai_00 (Asmodai 00) | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Grey | 00
9. VikingSkull (|Burt|Reynolds|) | Chevy Corvette C2 | Black/Gold | 7
10. yes we nyan (azunyan) | Ford GT40 MK II | ??? | 48
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12. der juicen (Im A GPS Facial) | Ferrari 330 P4 | Metallic Maroon w/ Yellow Stripe | 8
13. Puddin (Puddin23) | Ford GT40 | Light Blue | 23
14. Jarf (Jarf) | Jaguar D-Type | Grey | 4
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