Scoobynet Forza 2 Weekly Challenge - Week 1
30 June 2007, 08:35 AM
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Ok, thats just teasing !! spent a good couple of laps trying my best to beat your previous time, had even downloaded the #10 in the world's setup - but that was slower than my own
house mate noticed that i was flintching for the ghost cars slightly, so turned them off - and got a 55' time but another 0.75ish is gonna take a miracle ???? might try the wheel/pedals.... .... .. normally slower than the sticks of fury
house mate noticed that i was flintching for the ghost cars slightly, so turned them off - and got a 55' time but another 0.75ish is gonna take a miracle ???? might try the wheel/pedals.... .... .. normally slower than the sticks of fury
30 June 2007, 08:36 AM
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When in the game, before you press 'A' to select the track, press 'Y' for the scoreboard, keep pressing 'X' until friends are listed, then select the ones with the paper clip symbol and you can download their ghost and car setup 
I softened the springs to allow it to ride the curbs a bit better, seemed to do the trick
I softened the springs to allow it to ride the curbs a bit better, seemed to do the trick
30 June 2007, 09:03 AM
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I know what you mean about the ghosts Andy, they can be very frustrating, especially when you can have 3 of them going around.
I still think it'll be beaten, I'm pretty much certain I don't want to try though. Too many laps, too frustraiting. Although I bet I could go faster with TCS on I don't want to try cause I'm happy with that no aids time.
I still think it'll be beaten, I'm pretty much certain I don't want to try though. Too many laps, too frustraiting. Although I bet I could go faster with TCS on I don't want to try cause I'm happy with that no aids time.
30 June 2007, 09:20 AM
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well done Matt, very good time..! i've had to stop for sanity but will have another crack at it later, maybe try the springs you mentioned.
I think there is a 54.0 up for grabs from a flawless lap but its going to take some serious patience!
I think there is a 54.0 up for grabs from a flawless lap but its going to take some serious patience!
30 June 2007, 09:22 AM
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I refuse to have the Aids on 
Why do i do this too my self ?? 
Proberbly because i find i can get more consistancy with multiple laps, working away at breaking/turnin/clipin/apex points, also the car will slide in a predictive way each and every lap - either good or bad depending on moment. Just like i dislike TCS on real cars, ABS is good saftey thou.
Out of interest, what views do people use ? have to play the splitter cam view but not if its too low. Just dials and the track are all thats required.
Some mates use out of car, just find it confusing, kinda like an out of body experience !!
Why do i do this too my self ?? Proberbly because i find i can get more consistancy with multiple laps, working away at breaking/turnin/clipin/apex points, also the car will slide in a predictive way each and every lap - either good or bad depending on moment. Just like i dislike TCS on real cars, ABS is good saftey thou.
Out of interest, what views do people use ? have to play the splitter cam view but not if its too low. Just dials and the track are all thats required.
Some mates use out of car, just find it confusing, kinda like an out of body experience !!
30 June 2007, 09:28 AM
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I bet RB5 will come back and just get a 53.9 straight out the box 
Ben, I know what you mean. I just hope whoever wins picks a shortish track cause just how frustraiting will it be to be on a hot lap that's over 2 mins long only to f-up a corner, then have to regroup. Least with Mugello Short it's only a 55second lap so it has that "just one more lap" draw to it.
Andy, I use the splitter cam all the time (one with the dials in the centre and the rear view mirror). Chase cam views are for arcade games like PGR3 & Dirt
Ben, I know what you mean. I just hope whoever wins picks a shortish track cause just how frustraiting will it be to be on a hot lap that's over 2 mins long only to f-up a corner, then have to regroup. Least with Mugello Short it's only a 55second lap so it has that "just one more lap" draw to it.
Andy, I use the splitter cam all the time (one with the dials in the centre and the rear view mirror). Chase cam views are for arcade games like PGR3 & Dirt
30 June 2007, 11:54 AM
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Well I tried this morning and could't do better than a 1:58 in about 5 laps of trying 
From what people have said here though looks like it needs more like 45 laps to get consistency and best lines. 4 seconds off the pace on such a short track is such a long way off its demoralising!
From what people have said here though looks like it needs more like 45 laps to get consistency and best lines. 4 seconds off the pace on such a short track is such a long way off its demoralising!
30 June 2007, 12:20 PM
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It's only practice.
Try it with all the aids on first so you don't come a cropper with sliding around and try and concentrate on improving on particular corners.
The S bends are always better (more controllable) if you go into the first one a little bit slower than you think you should, lets you get a good line through and out the 2nd of the corners and improves your speed down the straights.
I'm trying to advance my career but the 360 just keeps freezing now.
I think 100 laps of Mugello have killed it!
Try it with all the aids on first so you don't come a cropper with sliding around and try and concentrate on improving on particular corners.
The S bends are always better (more controllable) if you go into the first one a little bit slower than you think you should, lets you get a good line through and out the 2nd of the corners and improves your speed down the straights.
I'm trying to advance my career but the 360 just keeps freezing now.
I think 100 laps of Mugello have killed it!
30 June 2007, 12:22 PM
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Arrrghhh!!! I`ve been trying too but managed to knock a few tenths off my best time and in doing so moved myself up the leaderboard. I tried various combination of on/off driver aids but just went slower. It`s a great challange but ever so frustrating and I`m getting RSI in my right wrist, good job MotoGP is on now to give me a break. My next effort will be later this afternoon when I`ll push myself to get into the 56`s
but managed to knock a few tenths off my best time and in doing so moved myself up the leaderboard. I tried various combination of on/off driver aids but just went slower. It`s a great challange but ever so frustrating and I`m getting RSI in my right wrist, good job MotoGP is on now to give me a break. My next effort will be later this afternoon when I`ll push myself to get into the 56`s
30 June 2007, 12:52 PM
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She is rough as, the brolly babes are the ones to dribble over 
In fact check out the brolly babe with the Suzuki Rizla bike in that american style coppers hat, dark glasses and mini skirt
In fact check out the brolly babe with the Suzuki Rizla bike in that american style coppers hat, dark glasses and mini skirt
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30 June 2007, 02:43 PM
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I am too poorly to play at the moment
Some weird virus. Just dragged myself out of bed to eat some soup, and now I am going back
Great times btw
Some weird virus. Just dragged myself out of bed to eat some soup, and now I am going back
Great times btw
30 June 2007, 02:59 PM
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54.414.... But i've played about with a lot of settings now... Car is much more stable back end isn't stepping out at all... .
Think I might go back on my statement about a 54.0 though!!
Hope you feel better soon Ed..
.Think I might go back on my statement about a 54.0 though!!
Hope you feel better soon Ed..
30 June 2007, 03:02 PM
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Was meant to have been picking up my Ducati Monster today, as you can imagine I'm pretty annoyed, I wouldn't mind so much if it was self inflicted
30 June 2007, 07:59 PM
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I'm a bit nervous about trying a lap now ... these times look so far in front of what I did in career mode it scares me 
I'm never up in the top times for single lap times but I do have a knack of doing semi-fast times back to back to create a good career mode/online race time.
looking forward to some snet live races in the next couple of weeks
congrats on the amazing times
I'm never up in the top times for single lap times but I do have a knack of doing semi-fast times back to back to create a good career mode/online race time.
looking forward to some snet live races in the next couple of weeks
congrats on the amazing times
30 June 2007, 11:18 PM
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Had one last crack earlier today and put in a 54.2... I think thats me done now.. although it is addictive trying to see if I can work my way up the score board on live..
Back to career mode now...
Back to career mode now...
01 July 2007, 05:37 AM
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Ben with a time like 20th in the world I doubt any of us will beat it. If a few of us do we need to think about setting up our own race clan to take on VVV,TTR and the likes.
I've haven't seen TTR Maclaren F1 on the leaderboards yet ? he must be a PGR only guy.
I've haven't seen TTR Maclaren F1 on the leaderboards yet ? he must be a PGR only guy.
01 July 2007, 08:37 AM
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That`s an awesome time Ben I shake my head `cause I just cant beleive how slow I am. I think I`ll let my wife have a go for me as she may well be faster. At the mo she doesn`t even know how to hold the controller, still I`m sure she may well show me up. No, I must be posative, I`ll do another stint this morning `cause I can see where I`m loosing tenths here and there and they all count.
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I shake my head `cause I just cant beleive how slow I am. I think I`ll let my wife have a go for me as she may well be faster. At the mo she doesn`t even know how to hold the controller, still I`m sure she may well show me up. No, I must be posative, I`ll do another stint this morning `cause I can see where I`m loosing tenths here and there and they all count.Neil
01 July 2007, 03:52 PM
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Just dragged myself up for a lemsip, gonna gave a few laps now but my head is so fuzzy I don't think I'll be getting even close, really great time there, make sure you pick something fun for the next challenge
01 July 2007, 05:53 PM
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And I think there is more to come, I seem to suddenly be boshing in faster and faster laps.
And I think there is more to come, I seem to suddenly be boshing in faster and faster laps.
01 July 2007, 08:02 PM
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Hi guys,
Improved my time to a 55.2 I think. Not gonna try anymore though as I want to get some more single player done.
Will spend some more time on next weeks challenge hopefully, and do some practice without the aids.
Steve
Improved my time to a 55.2 I think. Not gonna try anymore though as I want to get some more single player done.
Will spend some more time on next weeks challenge hopefully, and do some practice without the aids.
Steve
01 July 2007, 08:26 PM
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OK guys... well the latest from my friends list is. (Mac doesn't like the forza site for some reason so can't post the pretty picture)
D3KRA 00:54.242 ranked 20
Neanderthal1976 00:54.472 ranked 42
Mister Edcase 00:54.545 ranked 55
GTMonkeyboy 00:54.611 ranked 61
RB5Black 00:55.938 ranked 1634
B2z730 00:58.616 ranked 32860
Sorry don't have many people in my list... feel free to copy this and insert your entries for those not included...
D3KRA 00:54.242 ranked 20
Neanderthal1976 00:54.472 ranked 42
Mister Edcase 00:54.545 ranked 55
GTMonkeyboy 00:54.611 ranked 61
RB5Black 00:55.938 ranked 1634
B2z730 00:58.616 ranked 32860
Sorry don't have many people in my list... feel free to copy this and insert your entries for those not included...
01 July 2007, 09:01 PM
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D3KRA 00:54.242 ranked 20
Neanderthal1976 00:54.472 ranked 42
Mister Edcase 00:54.545 ranked 55
GTMonkeyboy 00:54.611 ranked 61
lCE 00:55.2xx ranked xxx
RB5Black 00:55.938 ranked 1634
B2z730 00:58.616 ranked 32860
Can some please add my exact figures
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Neanderthal1976 00:54.472 ranked 42
Mister Edcase 00:54.545 ranked 55
GTMonkeyboy 00:54.611 ranked 61
lCE 00:55.2xx ranked xxx
RB5Black 00:55.938 ranked 1634
B2z730 00:58.616 ranked 32860
Can some please add my exact figures
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01 July 2007, 09:03 PM
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RB5Black 00:55.938 ranked 1634
B2z730 00:58.616 ranked 32860
I'll get that in quick before Craig gets back from work.
Neanderthal1976 00:54.472 ranked 42
Mister Edcase 00:54.545 ranked 55
GTMonkeyboy 00:54.611 ranked 61
Jack Clark 00:55.909 ranked 1,436
RB5Black 00:55.938 ranked 1634
B2z730 00:58.616 ranked 32860
I'll get that in quick before Craig gets back from work.
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D3KRA 00:54.242 ranked 20
Neanderthal1976 00:54.472 ranked 42
Mister Edcase 00:54.545 ranked 55
GTMonkeyboy 00:54.611 ranked 61
Jack Clark 00:55.909 ranked 1,436
RB5Black 00:55.938 ranked 1634
B2z730 00:58.616 ranked 32860
I'll get that in quick before Craig gets back from work.
Neanderthal1976 00:54.472 ranked 42
Mister Edcase 00:54.545 ranked 55
GTMonkeyboy 00:54.611 ranked 61
Jack Clark 00:55.909 ranked 1,436
RB5Black 00:55.938 ranked 1634
B2z730 00:58.616 ranked 32860
I'll get that in quick before Craig gets back from work.