Istanbul reference times

aawil · Post by **aawil** » 10 Aug 2007, 04:41

Did a few laps tonight. I tihnk i was around a 1.31 but alot of room to improve. This is certainly one of the more difficult tracks to memorize.

Bilbo · Post by **Bilbo** » 10 Aug 2007, 06:09

So far, I'm doing mostly 28s with a few high 27s in full race setup (which I've gotten big help with!). You'll get the layout of the track back after some laps but it's a hard track to be consistent on because of the lack of references in some turns...

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » 10 Aug 2007, 11:25

Hi Guys,

So far in 1 test session I did a low 1:26 with my QUALY set and in the high 1:27 to low 1:28 FULL race set.

BILBO>>> tell me where and I will add reference points. We still have lots of time for a v2.

Coffeemachine · Post by **Coffeemachine** » 10 Aug 2007, 12:13

25.8 lucky race stint lap... but the first sector and me are not best friends!

Bilbo · Post by **Bilbo** » 10 Aug 2007, 17:50

SteveB, I did not mean that comment as a complaint. But since you're asking, an example would be (out of memory so I could be wrong about this) the climbing left hander after the pit exit where there is only a single brake distance marker. Since it's located a bit early relative to the turn-in point, you have to "time" your turn rather than using a closer and more precise visual reference point. Hence the lack of consistency from lap to lap, at least for me. Please note that it's also a good excuse for when someone comments on your poor lap times.

I don't know how it is on the real track and I have no problem with the track as it is now, my comment was REALLY not a complaint, just an observation. Don't change things just based on this, I'm at ease with it.

Flow · Post by **Flow** » 10 Aug 2007, 19:14

i didnt had time to test this year version, but that corner was always an hard one, this may influence alot a lap time, but im not shure it is needed to change any thing, except maybe add more sign, but even with that, you still can use a different line that the driver in front, it will just influence the next corner with your oponent. I remember folowing Brad on that track in past, and i was using a different braking and line, and it was still fun.

Coffeemachine · Post by **Coffeemachine** » 11 Aug 2007, 12:07

Steve B wrote: BILBO>>> tell me where and I will add reference points. We still have lots of time for a v2.

its not like we can drive around with arrows showing us exactly where to turn

...please just one version this once?

and this is a really nice version of this track....i doubt the 50m marks are 50m from the corner but that doesnt matter at all.

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » 12 Aug 2007, 15:50

Thanks Kaff.

Bilbo I didn't take it as a complaint but as driver feedback and if I could add something to help ALL DRIVERS I am happy to do so.

To add a 100m braking marker wouldn't take long at all but it is up to you guys if you want/need it.

Let me know if you do.

Flow · Post by **Flow** » 16 Aug 2007, 20:02

My 1st try, 10 laps, full race set (not realy tweek for this track) but im in 29's. I just hope il have time to try some more laps before the race.

dutch power · Post by **dutch power** » 25 Aug 2007, 00:37

25,8 in race kaffe??,.. damn this is not mine game anymore lol,.. thats pretty quick