rec.autos.simulators

by **E. Kevin C. de Le** » Sat, 30 Mar 1996 04:00:00

I was just wondering what everyone thought the best setup was. Are any engines
or chassis or tires faster (handles better, etc.) than others?

I personally use a Honda Reynard Firestone setup. I tried other setups but the
only difference in times seems to be because of me, all the combinations seem
to be about the same. I am just partial to these companies. Does anyone have
a more concrete reason for choosing their setup?

Kevin

by **Josh Beauli** » Sat, 30 Mar 1996 04:00:00

>Subject: Best car setup for ICR2
>Date: 29 Mar 1996 01:16:47 GMT
>I was just wondering what everyone thought the best setup was. Are any engines
>or chassis or tires faster (handles better, etc.) than others?

Reynard = Road Coarse chassis
Lola = oval chassis
Penske = racing chassis (IOW, not qualifing. Penske has a WAY high
drag/downforce ratio. This hurts in qualifying but it helps to stabilize the
rear end of the car during actual racing. If you have a loose problem during
racing, consider a Penske. Penskes are more forgiving of driving errors.)

Honda = great top end, great on ovals
Mercedes = great mid-range torque, great on street circuits
Ford = a balance between mid-range torque and top-end

Firestone = better race tire (more life)
Goodyear = possibly the better qualing tire (possibly more grip)

Hope this helps... ;-)