BRC 1966 - Gentleman Brobots Club [RACE 6 P&Q]

[GenJeFT]

So I called it by the wrong name.

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[mer_at]

You probably don't understand the difference.
4x4 is not meant to be used on tarmac roads. That's why 4x4 cars are driven RWD on tarmac. e.g. my old Cherokee XJ.
If it is, stuff breaks.

That why AWD was invented.

4x4 in Automation just increases offroad ability.

[RobtheFiend]

So I called it by the wrong name.

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DCOE's are not good for the fuel consumption, unless you want it higher.

[Der Bayer]

Yes, 4x4 is handled like RWD in the simulation. Sorry for the wrong labelling though.

[GenJeFT]

You probably don't understand the difference.
4x4 is not meant to be used on tarmac roads. That's why 4x4 cars are driven RWD on tarmac. e.g. my old Cherokee XJ.
If it is, stuff breaks.

That why AWD was invented.

4x4 in Automation just increases offroad ability.

Its not out of line with what was starting to pop up at the time.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jensen_FF

Also these things popped up in the 60s.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jensen_FF

It also marginally improved my down-force for whatever reason and my weight distribution.

[GenJeFT]

Yes, 4x4 is handled like RWD in the simulation. Sorry for the wrong labelling though.

Now if I had known that I would have done a different design that did not have 4x4 so I could use the money and weight elsewhere.

[Packbat]

Oh, hey, that probably explains it.

4x4 in Automation terms is probably a manual locking center diff. Pull the lever, and all four wheels rotate at the same speed. As you can imagine: not very good for road travel.

AWD in Automation terms is a limited-slip center diff. Torque is distributed to whichever wheels need torque. And LSDs don't unlock until ... 1981.

So, yeah, no AWD until 1981.

[TheBobWiley]

DCOE's are not good for the fuel consumption, unless you want it higher.

It's all about that (crazy cheap) fuel quality slider!

Also, HOT DAMN, good job on those cornering stats people, ever since BRC 1945 my cornering Gs have been awful and not sure why. Has anyone/could anyone make a video explaining how to actually go about setting it up. My current method is to try essentially every combination of settings possible.....

[Nevermore1983]

Well i fix my P/W ratio and had a mess about with my suspension mite actually be quicker even though i lost a few bhp and a bit heaver as i up my safety a bit too. EDIT just had to knock my safety back down just noticed i went over budget.

[Packbat]

DCOE's are not good for the fuel consumption, unless you want it higher.

It's all about that (crazy cheap) fuel quality slider!

No, actually, I noticed that, too. DCOEs have the potential for more power, but for the same power you're burning more fuel, even at the same air/fuel ratio.

Wish I could explain how to tune up a suspension in this game, but I've just been feeling my way through it. I can tell you I have mad severe camber in my build, though.

[UMGaming]

DCOE's are not good for the fuel consumption, unless you want it higher.

It's all about that (crazy cheap) fuel quality slider!

Also, HOT DAMN, good job on those cornering stats people, ever since BRC 1945 my cornering Gs have been awful and not sure why. Has anyone/could anyone make a video explaining how to actually go about setting it up. My current method is to try essentially every combination of settings possible.....

I recomend starting with a race setup as the base, then fix any oversteer issues with camber and spring stiffness, after that mess around with everything untill you can't make your car faster with sespention.
Thats what I did from memory.

[Packbat]

I'm a fan of twiddling with swaybars and stagger (difference in tyre width front to rear), too - I usually like to save camber adjustment for last.

Edit: Swaybars can be tricky, though - be advised.

[07CobaltGirl]

Wait...Der Bayer's car is DQ for pwr/wgt?

[RobtheFiend]

Wait...Der Bayer's car is DQ for pwr/wgt?

0.29 ..... must be something wrong with the stats on the cards.

[Absurdist]

There was an error with the power to weight check, so, it is possible it was to do with that.