REQ: Nascar Talladega setup

Everyone seems to be getting up to the 195 mark, but I can't get past 192. With the pre-v1.2 I was able to hit 198, but now with the lower horsepower, I can't get above 192. What's wrong with my setup? If you wouldn't mind sharing your setup with me, I would be most appreciative. Thanks... -- Proud owner of a NexGen 586 and a USRobotics 33.6k v.everything modem. -- *****The WINGMAN*****

> Everyone seems to be getting up to the 195 mark, but I can't get past 192. > With the pre-v1.2 I was able to hit 198, but now with the lower horsepower, I > can't get above 192. What's wrong with my setup? > I am having a similar problem (but at a slightly higher speed). What helped me was Bill Cranston's site: http://www.synapse.net/~crankstr/ Not only does he provide the setup info, but he provides a description and a replay file of the lap. I've seen claims of faster laps, but I haven't seen better documentation. Just the setup wasn't enough... I had to change my line to break 192. Of course, even with all this data, I still can't go as fast as Bill can with the same setup! I did, however, improve on my previous best with his setups. I'm up to 194.2 (in racing conditions) at Talladega which is still short of Bill's 195.718. Brad

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> > Everyone seems to be getting up to the 195 mark, but I can't get past 192. > > With the pre-v1.2 I was able to hit 198, but now with the lower horsepower, I > > can't get above 192. What's wrong with my setup? > > I am having a similar problem (but at a slightly higher speed). What helped me > was Bill Cranston's site: > http://www.synapse.net/~crankstr/ > Not only does he provide the setup info, but he provides a description and > a replay file of the lap. I've seen claims of faster laps, but I haven't > seen better documentation. Just the setup wasn't enough... I had to change my > line to break 192. > Of course, even with all this data, I still can't go as fast as Bill can > with the same setup! I did, however, improve on my previous best with > his setups. > I'm up to 194.2 (in racing conditions) at Talladega which is still short of > Bill's 195.718.

Here's my setup that I use at Talladega. For me, it will posts regular upper 195's (in a draft) with a top of 197.710 (again in a draft). Running solo, you can expect consistant 193-4's using version 1.21 and random weather. For other setups be sure to take a look at my web page: http://userwww.service.emory.edu/~ebusch/ Unfortunately I don't have the server space for replays and track pics, but give the setup a try it does work for me. ==================================================== Eric's RACE setup for Talladega Superspeedway ---------------------------------------------------- Fuel: 21 gal. Stagger: +0.600" Steering Lock: 12? WEIGHT BIAS POUNDS PCT SPOILERS ---------------------------- -------------------- Left Bias: 1900 54.2% Air Dam: 5.0" Rear Bias: 1600 45.7% Rear Spoiler: 40? Cross Weight: -10 49.7% TIRE PSI CAMBER SHOCKS GEARS ---------------------------- -------------------- RF 60 -1.50? 75% First: 10.10 RR 60 -1.93? 15% Second: 6.00 LR 60 -0.84? 20% Third: 4.50 LF 60 -0.20? 100% Fourth: 3.50 ==================================================== -- Eric T. Busch Emory University

> Everyone seems to be getting up to the 195 mark, but I can't get past 192. > With the pre-v1.2 I was able to hit 198, but now with the lower horsepower, I > can't get above 192. What's wrong with my setup? Pardon me, but what is referred to with the "pre-v1.2" statement? I don't know if it's considered a cheat or not, but with 1 slight modification, I can reach speeds of 222+mph down the back straight. (And then promptly smash into the wall 'cause I forgot to hit the brakes...AGAIN!) 8-) ************************************************************************** | GSD-L list helper Remember: Impossible just takes a little longer! **************************************************************************

Pardon me, but what is referred to with the "pre-v1.2" statement? I don't know if it's considered a cheat or not, but with 1 slight modification, I can reach speeds of 222+mph down the back straight. (And then promptly smash into the wall 'cause I forgot to hit the brakes...AGAIN!) 8-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And Joe responded: With the restrictor plates removed you can. This is a cheat though, not a feature of the game or reality. The guy's pretty dumb to be spouting off about it - he knows he cheated because he edited the track file, and also he's obviouslt not going to be 25 MPH+ better than anyone else on the planet (what an ego he must be sporting - strange how rarely that goes hand in hand with intelligence and capabilities). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- And I reply: (Publicly) I stand corrected! As I said, I didn't know if the modification was considered a "Cheat". (See the above note) I have been lurking here for a few weeks and have never seen any mention of this cheat. Sorry if it insulted any others out there, but I'm not as "Up" on the game as some of you are. ************************************************************************** | GSD-L list helper Remember: Impossible just takes a little longer! ************************************************************************** The essence of an adventure is not knowing how it's going to come out.

-> Pardon me, but what is referred to with the "pre-v1.2" statement? -> I don't know if it's considered a cheat or not, but with 1 slight -> modification, I can reach speeds of 222+mph down the back straight. -> (And then promptly smash into the wall 'cause I forgot to hit the -> brakes...AGAIN!) 8-) That would be of course be done by removing the restrictor plate. BIG DEAL!!! I want a setup that can do 197 MPH ****WITH**** the restrictor

Wrong. Yank off the restrictor plate and you're there. A buck says he's getting e***d and forgetting to turn the wheel.

>And I reply: (Publicly) > I stand corrected! As I said, I didn't know if the modification was >considered a "Cheat". (See the above note) I have been lurking here for a few >weeks and have never seen any mention of this cheat. Sorry if it insulted any >others out there, but I'm not as "Up" on the game as some of you are. Fair enough - I apologize if I came down too *** you. I didn't read your first message as closely as I could've, and should have noticed you saying you didn't know if it was a cheat or not. IAC, if you really like speed, you'll have to get Indycar 2. There's a freeware utility (on the net) for converting tracks back and forth. There's nothing like cruising down the Talledega back stretch and topping out at 152 MPH (faster may be possible, haven't played with the setups much). Especially with the faster game engine in ICR2. I can't wait to see what Papyrus does next, these are some talented folks! Joe

>Fair enough - I apologize if I came down too *** you. I didn't >read your first message as closely as I could've, and should have >noticed you saying you didn't know if it was a cheat or not. Apology accepted. I hated the thought of making enemy's with my first post to the Newsgroup. 8-) Come on! I can hardly make a left turn at 222mph, what makes you think I'll be any better at Right hand turns????? 8-) ************************************************************************** | GSD-L list helper Remember: Impossible just takes a little longer! ************************************************************************** The essence of an adventure is not knowing how it's going to come out.

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>>1.) there is no way ANYONE can get up to 222+mph at Talladega, even >>with a perfect draft. >With the restrictor plates removed you can. This is a cheat though, >not a feature of the game or reality. The guy's pretty dumb to be >spouting off about it - he knows he cheated because he edited the >track file, and also he's obviouslt not going to be 25 MPH+ better >than anyone else on the planet (what an ego he must be sporting - >strange how rarely that goes hand in hand with intelligence and >capabilities). >>2.) even if you could do 222+, you STILL wouldn't have to brake for the >>turn at the end of the back straight. >Not true, at speeds higher than that you can't make the turn. I don't >play with the restrictor plates off much, but I did try it. I've also >pulled the Talledega track into IndyCar 2, and those babys can make >245 MPH down the back stretch, and at that speed you definetly have to >slow down a bit (though I believe the indy cars can do it faster than >the Nascars). >Joe

Remember kids its only a game mike

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>>>1.) there is no way ANYONE can get up to 222+mph at Talladega, even >>>with a perfect draft. >>With the restrictor plates removed you can. This is a cheat though, >>not a feature of the game or reality. The guy's pretty dumb to be >>spouting off about it - he knows he cheated because he edited the >>track file, and also he's obviouslt not going to be 25 MPH+ better >>than anyone else on the planet (what an ego he must be sporting - >>strange how rarely that goes hand in hand with intelligence and >>capabilities). >>>2.) even if you could do 222+, you STILL wouldn't have to brake for the >>>turn at the end of the back straight. >>Not true, at speeds higher than that you can't make the turn. I don't >>play with the restrictor plates off much, but I did try it. I've also >>pulled the Talledega track into IndyCar 2, and those babys can make >>245 MPH down the back stretch, and at that speed you definetly have to >>slow down a bit (though I believe the indy cars can do it faster than >>the Nascars). >>Joe >Remember kids its only a game >mike

Game?? only a GAME??? Geesh ya sound like my wife !!! Cut it out! Like I tell her " No , Dear this is a S I M U L A T O R ! :)

>>Remember kids its only a game >>mike >Game?? only a GAME??? Geesh ya sound like my wife !!! Cut it out! >Like I tell her " No , Dear this is a S I M U L A T O R ! :) Tell it like it is! I had to check to see if I had posted this. If you want to see how serious it all really is, check me out at: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~hoppy1/simcar.html Cheers, Craig.