Speed at Taladega

I have reached the 195.xxx plateau with a VP Pro, is there anyone that can run faster on a qual lap with this device? I see speeds of 197.xxx but even when I am pulling a good draft that is unlikely.

: I have reached the 195.xxx plateau with a VP Pro, is there anyone that can : run faster on a qual lap with this device? I see speeds of 197.xxx but : even when I am pulling a good draft that is unlikely. 196.4 is my record. But with the keyboard..... My best 'drafted' lap was 199.xx But it's not all rosie, my RF tire won't last more than 30 laps :(. Matt

with just two pits. Ford Tbird with Goodyear tires... I am also using a VP Pro yoke, no pedals though, but soon :/!! Wade

I've had several qualifying laps that have broken Bill Elliot's record. The best time so far is 215.??? For God's sake, I hope you people aren't racing with the damn restrictor plate on. That thing's for wusses.

> I've had several qualifying laps that have broken Bill Elliot's record. > The best time so far is 215.??? For God's sake, I hope you people aren't > racing with the damn restrictor plate on. That thing's for wusses. how do i turn the restrictor plate off? v1.21

Ha! 218.5something!

> Ha! 218.5something! what's your car setup?

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> >> Ha! 218.5something! > >what's your car setup? > He's dreaming. Or he's racing without restrictor plates. > Paul Holt > Destructo MotorSports

he did have restrictor plate off but i still need a good car setup. my max spd w/plates on is 187 with 2 gal of gas 183 on a ful tank (lap times)

>> Ha! 218.5something! >what's your car setup? He's dreaming. Or he's racing without restrictor plates. Paul Holt Destructo MotorSports

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>> >> Ha! 218.5something! >> >what's your car setup? >> He's dreaming. Or he's racing without restrictor plates. >> Paul Holt >> Destructo MotorSports >he did have restrictor plate off but i still need a good car setup. >my max spd w/plates on is 187 with 2 gal of gas 183 on a ful tank >(lap times)

What the hell IS a restrictor plate, and how do you turn them on/off in NASCAR Racing? -- ______________________________________________________________________________ I Love Cars, Auto Racing, And The Red Hot Chili Peppers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IndyCar: Go Penske Team! Al Unser Jr., Paul Tracy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NASCAR: Go Rusty Wallace and Jeff Gordon! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Anthony Kiedis: Vocals Dave Navarro: Guitar Flea (Michael Balzary): Bass Chad Smith: Drums - I Hope Your Broken Wrist Heals Soon!

Start with the ace setup you should be able to beat 183 (should be close to 190). Using qual12 you should get well into the 190s. That is if you are using a joystick or a wheel. Are you using the keyboard, perhaps? Mike

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> > my max spd w/plates on is 187 with 2 gal of gas 183 on a ful tank > > (lap times) > Start with the ace setup you should be able to beat 183 (should be close > to 190). Using qual12 you should get well into the 190s. That is if you > are using a joystick or a wheel. Are you using the keyboard, perhaps? > Mike

I am using a keyboard, don't have the $$ for a decent wheel pedal combo... this shouldn't be the problem though, i can take the pole at 100% on every other track (except road courses, but i don't like them anyway) i don't have a problem with squelling the tires, i can hold my line on every turn and only squel for a fraction of a second on turn 3 (not very well banked) without letting of the gas. braking help is off so that's ot a factor either (it was about 10mph slower) before i upgraded to 1.21 i could qualify at 193.xxx but that setup didn't work at all with the new taladega.... i guess i'll have to start over with ace12 :(

>> Ha! 218.5something! >what's your car setup? READ THIS. I don't know what you're all talking about. (PLATES or something) My record top speed at tala is about 220 (with slipstream) And my record average speed is 208. I played it with a wingman ex. joystick. Hint: If you really like the speed, try editing the taladega track info (speedway parameter). You will we a rocket.

> > I've had several qualifying laps that have broken Bill Elliot's record. > > The best time so far is 215.??? I've gone 226.+ without the plate <G> Keep trying. You should only lift a touch for an entrance speed of around 215 at the tri-oval. Steve Edwards NCAR 7 Go Exide 7 Go Blue Oval

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>>> >> Ha! 218.5something! >>> >what's your car setup? >>> He's dreaming. Or he's racing without restrictor plates. >>> Paul Holt >>> Destructo MotorSports >>he did have restrictor plate off but i still need a good car setup. >>my max spd w/plates on is 187 with 2 gal of gas 183 on a ful tank >>(lap times) > What the hell IS a restrictor plate, and how do you turn them >on/off in NASCAR Racing? >-- >______________________________________________________________________________ >I Love Cars, Auto Racing, And The Red Hot Chili Peppers >--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >IndyCar: Go Penske Team! Al Unser Jr., Paul Tracy >--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >NASCAR: Go Rusty Wallace and Jeff Gordon! >--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >The Red Hot Chili Peppers: >Anthony Kiedis: Vocals >Dave Navarro: Guitar >Flea (Michael Balzary): Bass >Chad Smith: Drums - I Hope Your Broken Wrist Heals Soon!

A restrictor plate is a flat plate with four small holes drilled in it. It is bolted between the carby and the intake manifold (or somewhere near that) and restricts the air going into the engine. This restricts the HP that is produced and therefore the speeds of the cars. To remove: Edit file in Tracks/talledega called talledega.txt line that begins SPDWY and change 1 to 0 change 0 back to 1 to put plate back in. hang on at the tri-oval cause you cannot make it at 215 mph. I needed to change my driving suit the first time I tried. Craig. ****************************************************************************** Canberra, Australia IWCC3 Marker Bindings #2 Pontiac - Rick Higbee Motorsports IGN4 QANTAS Airways #75 Pontiac - Rick Higbee Motorsports ******************************************************************************

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> > > > What the hell IS a restrictor plate, and how do you turn them > >on/off in NASCAR Racing? > > > A restrictor plate is a flat plate with four small holes drilled in > it. It is bolted between the carby and the intake manifold (or > somewhere near that) and restricts the air going into the engine. > This restricts the HP that is produced and therefore the speeds of the > cars. > > To remove: > > Edit file in Tracks/talledega called talledega.txt > line that begins SPDWY and change 1 to 0 > > change 0 back to 1 to put plate back in. > > hang on at the tri-oval cause you cannot make it at 215 mph. I > needed to change my driving suit the first time I tried. > > Craig.

For shame all you Plateless drivers. Why not get another editor and adjust the grip to "slot car" performance or better yet super-glue. Dega is a "restrictor Plate" track and anyone getting speeds without a plate is making bogus claims. This is similar to the Indycar Racing 1 drivers who would take a Buick engine package to Michigan and using illeagal ammounts of boost, record incredible lap times. Dave Henrie * JABBER v1.1 * -- | Fidonet: Dave Henrie 1:346/25 | Fido -> Internet/Usenet via Net 346 Services

How do you ppl know what to edit? Is there a info file or book out there to download or purchase?