Kerry Posted 27March, 2013 Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 OK, so now that I've got your attention.... A couple of nights ago my bestie Tony txt me to say he'd just spent $US16,000,000 and bought the Red Bull ifyouhadanunlimitedbudgetandnoFIArestrictions,whatwould/couldyoubuild? car, or more accurately: bullet! "Oh, and by the way, I just did a 4.45s lap!!!" What could I do other than woof down my dinner, and arc up a Pcar for a speedy journey... Firstly, a few disclaimers: 1. This was only my 2nd lap, in what has turned out to be this alternate universe craft. 2. I could only complete 3 laps because the forced feedback in the cockpit was so intense, and my feeble little arms and hands couldn't hack it after that! Not to mention what this mammoth intake of information did for my equally feeble brain! (I know, Red Bull aren't going to be calling me to replace the other old man!) 3. Inebriation - somewhat, and growing between laps, paralleled by increased use of expletives... 4. My driving/gear changing etc is very shabby, and I had at least three fatal accidents such that my lap was "invalidated" very early. "Holding a tiger by the tail" doesn't really come close to describing it... it was practically happening as fast as I could anticipate it! 5. You might think you know this track, but as T said, you need to be thinking about the third corner in front of you... and clean your glasses thoroughly! 6. This was videoed directly by my iphone of the TV so no quips about the quality. But, outside all these excuses... 4.40secs around the Ring! Boo-Yar! and btw... its in MPH, not KPH! (click on the 4 arrow expander on the toolbar below to see full screen) https://vimeo.com/62751450 FYI: I did a 4.38s on the third lap but my post lap debrief and recovery forced me to retreat outside for a smoke and cider, and I forgot to save it. I reckon if/when I can get around without stacks, a low 4's time is totally on the cards... gotta get back to the gym first though, and some better glasses! LOL! What I learned in three laps was: if you can point it at the middle of the road, it will go around any corner, at almost any speed! All you need is, the force. Old Jedi Kez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vas Posted 27March, 2013 Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 That's some nice work, Kez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 27March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 Cheers Vas, can't say its an example of my most elegant driving, but I did manage to hold on! One of the hardest bits was the home straight, all it wanted t do was fling itself over the guardrails, all I wanted to do was have a nice little lie down! LOL! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted 27March, 2013 Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 i just got a headache watching that, it all happens way too quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 27March, 2013 Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 I can see that being addictive.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 27March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 Tony just txt: 4:10 and green. Basket! Oh but the days of glory are short lived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 27March, 2013 Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 Gee ...Zusss. That's not real. Where are the VW Golfs, Camper vans full of happy families, Dudes on Japanese two wheelers? Just imagine if they still raced F1 there. Phew!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 27March, 2013 Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 Geez that grass is scary! Definately no traction there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 27March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 Especially not when you're coming out of the foxhole at 220mph and you hit the grass!!! K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 27March, 2013 Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 wow that's fast! I have been doing some 5 lapper ring races with a mate and I thought our 6:50's were fast. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 27March, 2013 Report Share Posted 27March, 2013 I only drove it the once, as I read online that it ruined all the other cars, and am glad I left it alone, as it does. It makes any car feel sooooo slow. I havent played for a while so may have to give it a run, as at the time was playing the game a lot and didn't want to ruin it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 10April, 2013 Report Share Posted 10April, 2013 Oh dear. http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/nurburgring-cockup-20130410-2hknz.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 10April, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 10April, 2013 LOL!!! I've attempted a couple of pithy responses, but I can't do any better than - oh dear! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted 10April, 2013 Report Share Posted 10April, 2013 when i was at the ring 3 years ago, i saw a very similar piece of art on the track also.took a pic of it for a laugh, i'll find it somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 11April, 2013 Report Share Posted 11April, 2013 In what must have been a hard decision for the organisers, the track was closed for half a day to clean the graffiti off the track, despite ideal weather conditions for racing. The Age has hit it out of the park there. anyone playing Forza 4 still - I'm up for a green hell race, but don't have a PS3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 11April, 2013 Report Share Posted 11April, 2013 I've heard some guys say that driving around there gives you wood. I think they mean golf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 11April, 2013 Report Share Posted 11April, 2013 The Age has hit it out of the park there. anyone playing Forza 4 still - I'm up for a green hell race, but don't have a PS3 I'm usually on Forza a couple of nights a week. My mate and I like torturing the young fellas with 3 lap Ring races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 11April, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 11April, 2013 Get Gt5 and its on! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 11April, 2013 Report Share Posted 11April, 2013 but Forza has the Porsche pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 12April, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12April, 2013 Now we're going to get down to the issue of whether we call RUFs, also PORSCHES are we?!?! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 12April, 2013 Report Share Posted 12April, 2013 there's Rufs and Porsches in Forza 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 12April, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12April, 2013 Ok, time to put the hard word on my driving partner, and team manager, for this Forsa... I have to admit that I just turn up and drive! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 12April, 2013 Report Share Posted 12April, 2013 Kerry, actual Porsches. :D I was screaming around the Ring in a pristine 73' RS yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 12April, 2013 Report Share Posted 12April, 2013 Full List.......mind you this is an expansion pack and does cost you. If your friend is currently setup for GT5 switching to Forza is expensive. Xbox360 consoles are now getting pretty cheap but unless he owns a Fanatec 911 GT2 or CSR wheel setup it gets expensive. Most wheel and pedal sets do not work with both the PS3 and Xbox except these two wheels. I doubt you guys would want to go back to a controller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 12April, 2013 Report Share Posted 12April, 2013 I love some of the body upgrades though, change it to look like an SC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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