PapOiteE 465 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Retired I fucking hate Monte Carlo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Rally Monte Carlo has now finished. Next up, starting tomorrow, is Event 4: Rally Wales! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) Video of Rally Monte Carlo: 3 days & 20 hours left to run Event 4: Rally Wales! Tips for Wales: Control your speed. Wales is usually not very forgiving if you go way too fast through any turn, so going flat out in a place where you're not meant to be going flat out will most likely cost you dearly. If your co-driver says "Don't Cut", then Don't Cut! (and sometimes even when he doesn't say it) Don't forget your emergency escape mechanisms: handbrake (for sharp turns) & recover vehicle (from the in-game menu if things go very south)! My setup for the Ford Escort RS Cosworth in Wales (text+video): Nr = amount of ticks/clicks + = to the right from default setting - = to the left from default setting (NOT MENTIONING THE SETTINGS THAT REMAIN AT DEFAULT) Brake Bias -3 & Brake Strength +1 Viscous Differential (Centre) -1 & Torque Bias +2 Viscous Differential (Rear) -2 Gears -3 Suspension (Front): Ride Height +4, Anti-Roll Bar -2, Camber Angle +2, Toe Angle +2 Damping (Front): Bump -1, Fast Bump -2, Rebound +3, Fast Rebound +4 Suspension (Rear): Ride Height +4, Anti-Roll Bar -1, Toe Angle -2 Damping (Rear): Bump -1, Fast Bump -2, Rebound +3, Fast Rebound +4 Edited August 13, 2018 by Protocawl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Rolled twice on the 4th and got stuck on something on the 6th. Rookie errors Easily 40s lost. Best of luck, the win is definitely there for the taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I had another retirement. I’m gonna change my nickname to Mr. Retirements, suits me perfectly 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, PapOiteE said: I had another retirement. I’m gonna change my nickname to Mr. Retirements, suits me perfectly I used to retire very often, too, so I got tired of it and changed my approach - started putting the car's health and finishing stages cleanly first instead of going super fast and it worked. My rally retirement rate went down massively. I still crash plenty, but even that rate dropped noticeably and the results have improved as a result, too. Sometimes going slower is necessary. I recommend sacrificing a bit of that speed to finish rallies again and then build up to going faster again without having to retire so often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) To finish first you must first finish. Wales 33:06.701 Edited August 16, 2018 by Beez Add race time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Smooth is fast, I always make finishing a priority, otherwise you get nothing If you're playing track racing games as well, it can be hard to make the transition quickly as the driving style is totally different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 I left myself about 34 mins to run Rally Wales and due to rushing, messed up pretty bad, starting right before the 3rd split of Stage 2. Eventually there was no time left to run Stage 6 and Stage 5 was run without any lights in the dark. Stage 1 was probably one of the best results in Wales that I've ever had, but everything else went spectacularly wrong. Stage 1, 2 and 5 are definitely very entertaining to watch, though. See for yourself: Video of Rally Wales: 5 days & 14 hours left to run Event 5: Rally Germany! This event is running simultaneously with the actual WRC Rally Germany, so watch the real thing to get in the mood and then get behind the console to try it out yourself! Tips for Germany: Stay on the roads and don't cut! Pay close attention to the rocks bordering the roads to avoid them. Many (smooth) turns can be taken by just letting off the throttle a bit. No need to brake more than you need to in Germany; just brake properly for sharp turns. Don't forget the handbrake in an emergency if the car refuses to turn properly! My setup for the Ford Escort RS Cosworth in Germany (text+video): Nr = amount of ticks/clicks + = to the right from default setting - = to the left from default setting (NOT MENTIONING THE SETTINGS THAT REMAIN AT DEFAULT) Brake Bias -2 & Brake Strength +1 Gears: 1st Gear -5, 2nd Gear -4, 3rd Gear -3, 4th Gear -2, 6th Gear +4, 7th Gear +4 Suspension (Front): Ride Height -2, Spring Rate +3, Anti-Roll Bar +3 Suspension (Rear): Ride Height -2, Spring Rate +3, Anti-Roll Bar +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Finished Germany. Mistakes everywhere, big ones. Should be enough to get the championship win, so no harm done. Best of luck! Oh and fuck the 7 speed box on this car! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Very nice overall time, Proto. Probably faster than mine even without the mistakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, DavidCore89 said: Very nice overall time, Proto. Probably faster than mine even without the mistakes. Was probably the best result of any event I've ever had so far in DiRT Rally. Quite clean overall, but still made some costly mistakes on a few stages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErnYoung 548 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 On 8/21/2018 at 6:15 AM, Protocawl said: Was probably the best result of any event I've ever had so far in DiRT Rally. Quite clean overall, but still made some costly mistakes on a few stages. I had one very costly mistake. Other than that I was very happy with the times so far. Still need much improvement but am getting the hang of it. 2 Quote All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing - General Dwight Eisenhower Allied Supreme Commander WWII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Season 4 has finished! There are some issues with getting the video uploaded today, but I'll get the video and results posted here before Monday. There will also be a period for some feedback after that and all the info regarding the upcoming Season 5, which will most likely start in almost 2 weeks from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hearing rumours that DiRT Rally 2 could be announced in September. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Well I'm quite pleased with 3rd for Thur season behind the promoter who runs all the stages in advance and mega fast guy @DavidCore89. My slow but steady pace paid off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Video of the last event of the season, Rally Germany: 2 hours ago, Beez said: Well I'm quite pleased with 3rd for Thur season behind the promoter who runs all the stages in advance and mega fast guy @DavidCore89. My slow but steady pace paid off. Well done, Beez! You've definitely been the most consistent of us all so far and that's what matters most in rally. Finishing rallies consistently at a good pace brings results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 XDBX League Season 4 Summary Vehicle Class: Group A Vehicle: Ford Escort RS Cosworth Events: 5 (Sweden, Finland, Monte Carlo, Wales, Germany) Sweden 6 Stages DC +25 Pts (=25 total) Pap +18 Pts (=18) Proto +15 Pts (=15) Schumi +12 Pts (=12) Lime +10 Pts (=10) Ally +8 Pts (=8) Beez +6 Pts (=6) Finland 6 Stages DC +25 Pts (=50) Proto +18 Pts (=33) Lime +15 Pts (=25) Beez +12 Pts (=18) Pap +10 Pts (=28) Schumi +0 Pts (DNF) (=12) Monte Carlo 6 Stages Proto +25 Pts (=58) Beez +18 Pts (=36) Pap +0 Pts (DNF) (=28) Schumi +0 Pts (DNF) (=12) Wales 6 Stages DC +25 Pts (=75) Schumi +18 Pts (=30) Beez +15 Pts (=51) Ernie +12 Pts (=12) Pap +0 Pts (DNF) (=28) Proto +0 Pts (DNF) (=58) Germany 6 Stages Proto +25 Pts (=83) DC +18 Pts (=93) Schumi +15 Pts (=45) Beez +12 Pts (=63) Ernie +10 Pts (=22) Final Standings @DavidCore89 93 Pts @Protocawl 83 Pts @Beez 63 Pts @Schumi6581 45 Pts @PapOiteE 28 Pts @LimeGreenLegend 25 Pts @ErnYoung 22 Pts @Crawford1872 8 Pts 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Very nice, this was fun even though my driving was horrible haha. Sorry for missing the last rally, I was out of town for a week. Looking forward to the next season!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Feedback time! Please answer the following questions: Before Season 4 I mentioned that in Season 5 we would be using the R4 class (the 4WD Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X/Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2011). Is everyone excited for that class or would you like to see some other (specific) class instead? Other drivetrain classes (RWD/FWD)? Potential options: 1970s[RWD] (Opel Kadett GT/E 16v/Fiat 131 Abarth/Ford Escort Mk II/Lancia Stratos) OR 1960s[FWD] (Mini Cooper S/Lancia Fulvia HF) OR 2010s[4WD] (Mini Countryman Rally Edition/Ford Fiesta RS Rally/Volkswagen Polo Rally/Hyundai i20 Rally) How did you feel about the Ford Escort RS Cosworth (4WD) in Season 4? Were any of the hints/tips/setups I shared with you this last season of any help to you? Do you want me to post more of my setups in the future? Is there anything you'd like to see done differently in future seasons or any other general feedback regarding the League? @DavidCore89@Beez@Schumi6581@PapOiteE@ErnYoung@LimeGreenLegend@Crawford1872@Road2fury1583070461@Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,402 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) 1. Happy to run R4's, but 70's or 80's RWD classes are more fun, and a little more unforgiving. 2. Escort was alright, I just prefer a whole class to choose from. Edited August 31, 2018 by DavidCore89 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocawl 2,971 Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 8/31/2018 at 10:15 PM, Protocawl said: Feedback time! Please answer the following questions: Before Season 4 I mentioned that in Season 5 we would be using the R4 class (the 4WD Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X/Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2011). Is everyone excited for that class or would you like to see some other (specific) class instead? Other drivetrain classes (RWD/FWD)? Potential options: 1970s[RWD] (Opel Kadett GT/E 16v/Fiat 131 Abarth/Ford Escort Mk II/Lancia Stratos) OR 1960s[FWD] (Mini Cooper S/Lancia Fulvia HF) OR 2010s[4WD] (Mini Countryman Rally Edition/Ford Fiesta RS Rally/Volkswagen Polo Rally/Hyundai i20 Rally) How did you feel about the Ford Escort RS Cosworth (4WD) in Season 4? Were any of the hints/tips/setups I shared with you this last season of any help to you? Do you want me to post more of my setups in the future? Is there anything you'd like to see done differently in future seasons or any other general feedback regarding the League? @Beez@Schumi6581@PapOiteE@ErnYoung@LimeGreenLegend@Crawford1872@Road2fury1583070461@Dodge BUMP No more answers? I'll set up the new season on Wednesday, so y'all have until then to share your thoughts if you haven't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumi6581 833 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 1. R4 class is a good choice. I have never raced them in Dirt but like the cars irl a lot! 2. Escort was nice to drive. Agree with @DavidCore89 on the number of choices. 3. Used your set ups partially. Really nice of you to share them. To be honest. I wouldnt figure that all out myself? 4. Its fine the way it is right now.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapOiteE 465 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 1. I think I would prefer the 2010 cars but it’s all good if we go with the R4 class. 2. I didn’t like the car. The gearbox is awful. 3. Yes keep posting your setups. I am learning how to make my own setups so for me it will be good so I can compare them. 4. All good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 1. R4 or 2010s would be fine. In that order I'd you're splitting votes. 2. Car was fine. 3. Yes please. 4. I liked the hill climb so I'd be up for that again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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