Automation Airfield Power Lap Times

[Pleb]

(quite obviously race exhaust piping should be race car only)?.

This may be implemented as a rule in the future if it's needed, yes.

[nialloftara]

Idk about power limits, I'd say fuel type no higher then super, unless ultimate is a lot more common worldwide then it is here.

[Pleb]

Idk about power limits, I'd say fuel type no higher then super, unless ultimate is a lot more common worldwide then it is here.

Actually that's a good idea, adding as a rule now.

[WizzyThaMan]

I would just do it like real racing. Power limit and such (Like in Forza/Granturismo) to keep it fair. Then it all comes down if your car is good at high-end/low-end, turbo settings, fuel mixture etc. etc.

[Pleb]

If there is a huge gap between the slowest and quickest times on the production board, I may split it up into classes based on power, to make it fair on hatchbacks, estate cars etc..

I'm not sure how a rule could be implemented based on high-end/low-end performance though.

[nialloftara]

I would just do it like real racing. Power limit and such (Like in Forza/Granturismo) to keep it fair. Then it all comes down if your car is good at high-end/low-end, turbo settings, fuel mixture etc. etc.

Well wait, is this a top gear style power board where all different sporty cars from gti's and civics to koneggggiggiseggs and Ferraris are on the same board, or a forza spec class series?

[SamSheepDoq]

I feel that both boards could be fun, nialloftara. I prefer competing in classes, but a Top Gear style board would be fun too. Wouldn't you like to see your sport hatchback beat someone's supercar?

[Jakgoe]

Yes, at the moment, it is a TG board, one for race, and one for production.

[nialloftara]

I like the idea of the top gear board more, but I can see the appeal of a class structure. Either way I intend to have one of my econo-sports car near the top

[SamSheepDoq]

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[JayZee88]

Actually There should be several classes. Econo Boxes (HP less then 100.1), Compacts (HP less then 200.1), Mid size (HP less then 300.1), Full Size (HP less then 400.1), High End Luxury (HP less then 500.1), Sports cars (HP less then 600.1) and everything else race cars.
Then it wouldn't matter what items or quality you use you are still limited by power ratings. That would all depend on how good of a motor you make in regard to HP and Torque curves.

This way everyone can can have a shot at more then 1 or 2 chances of being 'on the board'

[Jakgoe]

That is a bit unfair to higher end cars. The Mustang GT500 has way over 600hp, but is NOT a race car. Look at the real TG board, mostly all of the top spots are occupied with street cars with more than 600hp (except for the track day cars).

[OCAdam]

I'd say not only is it unfair to the production cars not quite fitting a category, but then would make someone wonder why race cars don't have the same classifications. If anything, I'd rather see the board just be the original idea of 2 boards, but maybe the optional listing of what category vehicle should fit, like such:

#XX: Car Name - Le Mans Prototype 2

And here's what I plan to run in my race car attempts (or the first few at least). Not exactly a cheap engine! At $20/man hour, this would cost $26775.62! Also, no magnesium, titanium, VVT, nor VVL used here. On top of that, it's using +20 quality total (admittedly with a few areas going heavily negative quality to support adding positive quality elsewhere!).

[TheDude1972]

How about seperating them in HP or KW categories.

Example.
Best 100HP cars
Best 200HP cars, etc etc

Just saying

Waiting for the update, hope it gets here soon

[nialloftara]

You want to run a race car you're gonna need to change that tune, not enough power for the size and time, try lowering the economy and push at least another 100 hp out of that.