rec.autos.simulators

by **David Ciemn** » Fri, 01 Jun 2001 12:21:16

While we are on the subject of N4..seems like every other race I was in
tonight I blew an engine. One race I was alone chasing the pack, another in
the middle of the pack. What gives? The setup? Is this something that
happens easily and if so how to avoid it. I didn't seem to be doing anything
wrong except have the throttle to the floor.

Mooky "Ovaltine" TC

by **Dave Henri** » Fri, 01 Jun 2001 12:30:21

without know more details like which tracks, what setup etc...I'd hazard a
guess you have too much tape on the nose and the engine is overheating.
dave henrie

by **Uncle Feste** » Fri, 01 Jun 2001 12:51:05

> While we are on the subject of N4..seems like every other race I was in
> tonight I blew an engine. One race I was alone chasing the pack, another in
> the middle of the pack. What gives? The setup? Is this something that
> happens easily and if so how to avoid it. I didn't seem to be doing anything
> wrong except have the throttle to the floor.

One of two possible scenarios. 1)Too much tape. Gotta watch your temp
gauge & pay attention to the temperature before the race! 2)Spending
too much time over-revving. How long is that red light flashing on the
back stretch when you're in the draft? Adjust gearing to compensate.
<Knocking on wood> Haven't blown an engine since the patch came out.

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Fester

by **David Ciemn** » Fri, 01 Jun 2001 18:50:10

Yes UF that red light is flashing quite a bit depending on track and set up.
I have been using down loaded su's for the most part. I will tinker with
them a bit.

DC

> > While we are on the subject of N4..seems like every other race I was in
> > tonight I blew an engine. One race I was alone chasing the pack, another
in
> > the middle of the pack. What gives? The setup? Is this something that
> > happens easily and if so how to avoid it. I didn't seem to be doing
anything
> > wrong except have the throttle to the floor.

> One of two possible scenarios. 1)Too much tape. Gotta watch your temp
> gauge & pay attention to the temperature before the race! 2)Spending
> too much time over-revving. How long is that red light flashing on the
> back stretch when you're in the draft? Adjust gearing to compensate.
> <Knocking on wood> Haven't blown an engine since the patch came out.

> --

> Fester

by **fistyc..** » Fri, 01 Jun 2001 18:37:57

always check the weather see what temp it is an adjust the tape
accordingly .i was in a race the other night forgot to check and blew
the motor in 5 laps the temp was 124 degrees the guy behind me his
motor went in 4 at daytona

On Thu, 31 May 2001 03:21:16 GMT, "David Ciemny"

>While we are on the subject of N4..seems like every other race I was in
>tonight I blew an engine. One race I was alone chasing the pack, another in
>the middle of the pack. What gives? The setup? Is this something that
>happens easily and if so how to avoid it. I didn't seem to be doing anything
>wrong except have the throttle to the floor.

>Mooky "Ovaltine" TC

by **PHYDEAUX** » Sat, 02 Jun 2001 05:13:03

>Subject: Re: N4 blown engines...

>Date: 05/30/2001 11:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

> without know more details like which tracks, what setup etc...I'd hazard a
>guess you have too much tape on the nose and the engine is overheating.
>dave henrie

>> While we are on the subject of N4..seems like every other race I was in
>> tonight I blew an engine. One race I was alone chasing the pack, another
>in
>> the middle of the pack. What gives? The setup? Is this something that
>> happens easily and if so how to avoid it. I didn't seem to be doing
>anything
>> wrong except have the throttle to the floor.

>> Mooky "Ovaltine" TC

Also check your setup(in garage) make sure you don't have the Qualifying motor
checked. I had that once...don't know how it happened but the darned things
just don't hold up at all.

(Don't gimme NO***in E-mail)

by **Thom j** » Sat, 02 Jun 2001 07:01:16

Another addendum to all this when you go into an online race check to
see if the damage is "moderate" or "realistic"... Realistic blows engines
much faster!!

by **Razorbac** » Wed, 06 Jun 2001 14:34:20

>> While we are on the subject of N4..seems like every other race I was in
>> tonight I blew an engine. One race I was alone chasing the pack, another in
>> the middle of the pack. What gives? The setup? Is this something that
>> happens easily and if so how to avoid it. I didn't seem to be doing anything
>> wrong except have the throttle to the floor.

>One of two possible scenarios. 1)Too much tape. Gotta watch your temp
>gauge & pay attention to the temperature before the race! 2)Spending
>too much time over-revving. How long is that red light flashing on the
>back stretch when you're in the draft? Adjust gearing to compensate.
><Knocking on wood> Haven't blown an engine since the patch came out.

I have had this problem a few times.. if you see a red light that
stays on for a while back off the trottle for a few seconds.. I know..
you lose position and probably will lose a lap if you have many to
go.. but you will finish the race. I actually had problems around lap
50 in an 80 lap race at Daytona a few days ago and was forced to back
off the throttle every other lap. While I did end up 2 laps down I
finished better than I started (people crash all the time and ruin the
game for others).

It's not about winning.. it's about finishing.

RB

by **Uncle Feste** » Wed, 06 Jun 2001 22:13:54

> I have had this problem a few times.. if you see a red light that
> stays on for a while back off the trottle for a few seconds.. I know..
> you lose position and probably will lose a lap if you have many to
> go.. but you will finish the race. I actually had problems around lap
> 50 in an 80 lap race at Daytona a few days ago and was forced to back
> off the throttle every other lap. While I did end up 2 laps down I
> finished better than I started (people crash all the time and ruin the
> game for others).

> It's not about winning.. it's about finishing.

> RB

Agreed. With the # of crashes & driver disconnects, just finishing it
vitally important. However... THAT is why I utilize the practice
sessions before the race. Run a dozen+ laps in the draft & see whats
going on with your race setup. Adjust to suit before the race & you're
good to go. ;-)

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Fester