N99 Qualifying setup ?

hi r.a.s. I have been running N99 since it was released. When I race (normally 45-65% lengths) I run strong on long runs. However, I feel like Dale Earnhardt every time I attempt to qualify ( sorry chevy guys ). Is there a basic guideline to change a race setup for qualifying or should I start with a fresh setup to get my speeds up ?

generally, I use lower air pressure in the tires so they warm a little quicker, a bit lower 4th gear so I get more revs (the motor only has to last a couple laps), and a bit "tighter" setup than race setup cause colder tires tend to not grip as much. That's what I do, your mileage may vary.

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>hi r.a.s. >I have been running N99 since it was released. When I race (normally >45-65% lengths) I run strong on long runs. However, I feel like Dale >Earnhardt every time I attempt to qualify ( sorry chevy guys ). >Is there a basic guideline to change a race setup for qualifying or should

I >start with a fresh setup to get my speeds up ?

I shorted 4th a notch or two. Tighten the car some by moving weight a little foward, and/or adding cross weight. I increase my shocks by about 5-10% all around, and add 2-3 psi to each tire. I start with my race setup, and do the above, saving it under a diff name to identify it as a qual setup. Hope this helps, Don Burnette Dburn on Ten

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>hi r.a.s. >I have been running N99 since it was released. When I race (normally >45-65% lengths) I run strong on long runs. However, I feel like Dale >Earnhardt every time I attempt to qualify ( sorry chevy guys ). >Is there a basic guideline to change a race setup for qualifying or should

I >start with a fresh setup to get my speeds up ?

> generally, I use lower air pressure in the tires so they warm a little > quicker, a bit lower 4th gear so I get more revs (the motor only has to last > a couple laps), and a bit "tighter" setup than race setup cause colder tires > tend to not grip as much. That's what I do, your mileage may vary. WHen qualifying in N99 you will want to increase the tire PSI's. Check out our setup guide at www.gamers.com under the racing section. The setup tweeks should be explained. NOTE: There is also a FREE DEMO now available to race online with other real people. Load up the TEN software on your CD and try out the FREE racing now available on TEN. The 2 FREE tracks available are ATLANTA and WATKINS GLEN. Bill / Amish on TEN

>Is there a basic guideline to change a race setup for qualifying or should I >start with a fresh setup to get my speeds up ? Just remember: in qual you only get the first 2 laps (3 laps on some short tracks). Tweak the Ace setup and run 3 laps. Then Shift-R and do it again. I'd recommend at least 3-4 times with EACH setup. Any more than 3 laps is a waste of effort with that setup. "Gunner" ORSA Bronze #78 Navy Dodge truck

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> >Is there a basic guideline to change a race setup for qualifying or should > I > >start with a fresh setup to get my speeds up ? > Just remember: in qual you only get the first 2 laps (3 laps on some > short tracks). Tweak the Ace setup and run 3 laps. Then Shift-R and do it > again. I'd recommend at least 3-4 times with EACH setup. Any more than 3 > laps is a waste of effort with that setup. > "Gunner" > ORSA Bronze #78 Navy Dodge truck

3 laps is a waste of effort with that setup? Wow.... I spend hours tweeking my stuff trying to find that last little bit of speed. Trying to find that last little bit of speed and tire wear is where I find the greatest sense of enjoyment. You should also try out NROS. TONs of FUN. Couldn't get away with only practicing 3 laps with each setup either IMHO. Bill / Amish on TEN

Thanks for the info. I think the three laps that Gunner was referring to was basically to make sure I practice my qualifying setup with cold tires.

> Thanks for the info. I think the three laps that Gunner was referring to > was basically to make sure I practice my qualifying setup with cold tires. Prolly right.... Didn't read it that way LOL. Bill / Amish on TEN

Yeh if anyone reading this NG is not or has not been on TEN should check it out.. Youll be hook in no time at all. PassedYA >> >Is there a basic guideline to change a race setup for qualifying or should >> I >> >start with a fresh setup to get my speeds up ? >> Just remember: in qual you only get the first 2 laps (3 laps on some >> short tracks). Tweak the Ace setup and run 3 laps. Then Shift-R and do it >> again. I'd recommend at least 3-4 times with EACH setup. Any more than 3

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>> laps is a waste of effort with that setup. >> "Gunner" >> ORSA Bronze #78 Navy Dodge truck >3 laps is a waste of effort with that setup? Wow.... I spend hours >tweeking my stuff trying to find that last little bit of speed. Trying >to find that last little bit of speed and tire wear is where I find the >greatest sense of enjoyment. >You should also try out NROS. TONs of FUN. Couldn't get away with only >practicing 3 laps with each setup either IMHO. >Bill / Amish on TEN