Forza 5 Hot Lap Trials

[KrazyDan 54]

I am hoping to generate some interest with this! I hope when Project Cars is finally released on XB1 there will be good network of folks who want to get some legit leagues together for us true simulation fans. With rules, regulations & point systems so we can weed out the folks who are not serious.

 

Until then though, I would like to put together something for us who are waiting. I am pretty much done with the online lobbies since most of the time you cant make it to the first corner of a track without somebody blasting you from behind because of total disregard that there are people slowing down for a corner. Anyways, enough with the silly stuff, Lets get to the good stuff.

 

 

 

Forza Five Hot Lap Trials

 

What is it?

This will give you an opportunity to put down your best lap times, compare and compete with others without dealing with the aggravation of that "person" ruining your online lobby. I know everyone's schedules vary so this will be a great opportunity for everyone to get involved and have a chance to participate. The more participation the better this will turn out.

 

How will it work?

Every few days a new event will be added. Each event will vary in that a specific car and track will be used. It will be even further in depth in that some of the events will be limited in what customization and tuning is allowed. It will vary where some events will be very limited to a stock car to events where unlimited customization and tuning will be allowed. I will only use cars and tracks in the standard version of the game so that everyone can participate.

 

How do I join in?

Getting in on the fun is simple. All you have to do is come to this thread and scroll to the latest event. Run as many practice laps as you would like to get your final lap time. Once you are pleased with a time simply post it on the thread. If you increase your lap time after posting, feel free to post again.

 

IMPORTANT: Please Read All Rules Below

 

1) Please use the "HONOR SYSTEM" if you choose to take place in these events. In order to keep this enjoyable for everyone please follow all the rules and be honest about your lap times. If you feel like you have placed a leading lap time you may want to save your replay because in certain cases you may be asked to prove that lap time or it will become null and void.

 

2) Turn off assists! The only acceptable assist is ABS if you choose to use it. No other assist will be allowed. Remember the "honor system".

-no Traction Control

-no Stability Control

-no Assisted Braking

-no driving lines (not even braking lines)

-SIMULATION STEERING ONLY!

-NO REWIND (If you mess up, take another lap.

-no restriction on transmission (just list what was used in lap info)

 

I understand that not everyone has access to a wheel and pedal setup. Regardless of what you use to drive please remember to use simulation steering only! Also when placing lap times please include your setup (ex. gamepad; wheel) so we can compare the differences.

 

3) Include the following items below when recording lap times:

 

Lap Time (remember, if it's fast you should save the replay)

Xbox Live Gamertag

Driving Setup

Car used

Track (so there is no confusion on what event you have entered)

Drive type

Engine type (if not stock)

Transmission type (auto;man w/clutch; man,no clutch)

 

Example of how to record lap times:

 

Lap - 1:48:570

 

crazyspeederdan

Thrustmaster TX Wheel, TH8A shifter, Stock Pedals (for now)

2010 Fiat Abarth 500

Indianapolis; Grand Prix Circuit

AWD Swap

4.5L V8 swap

man/no clutch

 

 

Please share this so we can get many people to join in. If we get a big group together and everyone plays by the rules this has the potential to be epic!

 

 

The first event will be up shortly...

[KrazyDan 54]

Time for our first event!

 

THE MIATA MELTDOWN

 

 

Build and Race the award winning Mazda around one of the longest and most demanding tracks in the world. Load it up with as much power as you would like this time around. Just remember, she gets a little nose heavy if you put a big boy under the hood!

 

 

 

Car: 1994 MX-5 Miata

 

Track: Nurburgring - Nordshleife

 

Customization: Unlimited

Tuning: Unlimited

 

Remember to read and follow all rules!

 

 

This event will run until Sunday evening around 10:00 pm eastern time.

At that time I will add a new event

 

 

[KrazyDan 54]

I finally got a chance to put in some laps last night. My tune could still use some tweaking.  The rear end is still very loose over the bumpy stuff. I will try to improve tonight. I haven't set the bar very high with this time so I know there is someone out there who can knock it out. There is still two days until I post a new event. Give it a shot. Lets get this rolling!

 

Lap - 9:06.341

 

crazyspeederdan

Thrustmaster TX Wheel, TH8A shifter, Stock Pedals (for now)

1994 MX-5 Miata

Nurburgring - Nordscheife

RWD

Enginge Swap - 2.0L I4 - VVT 572hp 358 Tq

man/no clutch

 

 

See my full lap below.

 

[EaracheMyEye 0]

Lap - 10:01.936

 

EarAcheMyEye66

gamepad

'94 MX-5 Miata

Nurburgring - Nordschleife

RWD

Stock (D 329); default tune

Manual with clutch/cockpit view

[KrazyDan 54]

Glad to see someone else gave it a go.

[KrazyDan 54]

BMW GT2 Cup Series

 

Time for the next event. Push the boundaries on the challenging Yas Marina Circuit in a race tuned BMW GT2 series race car.

 

 

Car: # 92 Rahal Letterman Racing M3 GT2

 

Track: Yas Marina Circuit - North Circuit (1.96 miles)

 

Customization: None (Stock version R 806)

Tuning: Tuning of stock components is allowed (gear ratio etc.)

 

Remember to read and follow all rules!

 

 

This event will run until Wednesday evening around 10:00 pm eastern time.

At that time I will add a new event

 

 

[KrazyDan 54]

I put in about 35-40 laps tonight but ran short on time. This was my best of the night. I'll give it another go tomorrow.

 

1:16.343

 

crazyspeederdan

Thrustmaster TX Wheel, TH8A shifter, Stock Pedals (for now)

#92 BMW M3 GT2

Yas Marina Circuit - North Circuit

RWD

Stock

man/no clutch

 

Here was my best lap for the night.

 

 

 

[EaracheMyEye 0]

Lap - 1:16.550 (time for only 11 laps this evening)

 

EarAcheMyEye66

Gamepad

#92 BMW M3 GT2

Yas Marina - North Circuit

RWD

Stock (R 806) default tune

Manual with clutch/cockpit view

[EaracheMyEye 0]

Updated lap time - 1:15.661

 

All info same as above. May try fiddling with tire pressures if I have time later.

 

This car handles nicely right out of the box. A wheel setup would help me to smooth out my cornering a bit better. I'm not much of a tuner either. That explains the default tunes.

[LakersLegend 1]

Think might have just missed the deadline on this one . But ill post a few lap times when i get home anyway . Definately get into your next event .

Its for things like this we need the custom leaderboard option in forza so to create your own hotlap comps fully . Be great to see this in forza 6 .

[KrazyDan 54]

Think might have just missed the deadline on this one . But ill post a few lap times when i get home anyway . Definately get into your next event .

Its for things like this we need the custom leaderboard option in forza so to create your own hotlap comps fully . Be great to see this in forza 6 .

 

you have time. There is no "real" deadline. once they are up they stay up. Just include in your info which trial you are running. I will be posting a new event tonight more than likely.

[LakersLegend 1]

1:15:073

 

Lakerslegend

Gamepad

#92 BMW M3 GT2

Yas Marina Circuit - North Circuit

RWD

Stock ( No tweaks atall)

manual

 

I saved the replay but it saved all 6 laps i did . I got it on the 5th of 6 laps . Also it doesnt have the lap info on the replay

so it doesnt really seem to work as proof of the laptime .

[EaracheMyEye 0]

 

1:15:073

 

Lakerslegend

Gamepad

#92 BMW M3 GT2

Yas Marina Circuit - North Circuit

RWD

Stock ( No tweaks atall)

manual

 

I saved the replay but it saved all 6 laps i did . I got it on the 5th of 6 laps . Also it doesnt have the lap info on the replay

so it doesnt really seem to work as proof of the laptime .

 

 Personal Best times will show up in game Leaderboards. You should be able to take/save a pic at end of each event. Haven't tried it yet though. Our times are all in the same ball park anyway.  

 

 Glad this time trial is up! Adds some variety. Will send out some info to guys on my FL.

[LakersLegend 1]

Might try the taking pic at the end of event .

I think the leaderboards only save your best time in that class regardless of which car you use so if u got a better time on that track with a different car some other time it will only show that .

Unfortunately That makes it impossible to run your own private hot lap comps like this one on forzas leaderboards .

To be able to make a private custom rival event a bit like a private multiplayer lobbie would be perfect .

[KrazyDan 54]

Might try the taking pic at the end of event .

I think the leaderboards only save your best time in that class regardless of which car you use so if u got a better time on that track with a different car some other time it will only show that .

Unfortunately That makes it impossible to run your own private hot lap comps like this one on forzas leaderboards .

To be able to make a private custom rival event a bit like a private multiplayer lobbie would be perfect .

 

 

This is the case. That is why I am emphasizing the "honor policy".

 

Sorry I did not get the new event up last night. I was super busy putting in some practice laps on Iracing. I will try and get one up there tonight!

[GRD 4 3L 28]

A little late to the party but I'll start with my bread and butter mx5 miata @Ring.  My D400 can do 8:30 easy (normal steering) so I'll have to rerun to see what I/car can do with sim steering.

 

Lap Time:   8:30.0 (sorry, no replay - but can provide by running again)

GRD 4 3L

Driving Setup:  Controller, sim steering

Car used:  1993 Mazda MX5 Miata

Track:  Nordschleiffe

Drive type:  FR

Engine type:  Stcok

Transmission type:  Manual w/ clutch

[GRD 4 3L 28]

Lap Time:   1:11.631 (replay in Rivals)

GRD 4 3L

Driving Setup:  Controller, norm steering (forgot to turn on sim steering, would be about 0.5s slower)

Car used:  #92 BMW M3 GT2, R806

Track:  Yas Marina North

Drive type:  FR

Engine type:  Stcok

Transmission type:  Manual w/ clutch

[diggity2doop 10]

Coming in late as well, I hope to see more of these... but it has been almost three months since one has been posted. I might go ahead and take a little liberty and pick one myself...

 

Alright;

 

Mazda Miata MX-5 Gen. 1

 

Lap Time: 07:59.997

Xbox Live Gamertag: diggity2doop

Driving Setup: Thrusmaster TX wheel + gas/brake pedals

Car used: Mazda Miata 1994

Track: Nordschleiffe

Drive type: AWD

Engine type: 2.6L 4 rotor Highly upgraded (718HP/466LB-FT) 

Transmission type: manual, no clutch (PDK)

 

**Highly upgraded Miata, decided to go to max with upgrades since it was "unlimited" (and I had alot of credits sitting around...) Upgraded up to a level R 894 (better than the BMW M3 GT2!!!)

 

#92 BMW M3 GT2

Lap Time: 01:17.352

Xbox Live Gamertag: diggity2doop

Driving Setup: Thrusmaster TX wheel + gas/brake pedals

Car used: BMW #92 Racing M3 GT2

Track: Yas Marina - North Circuit

Drive type: RWD

Engine type: Stock (4.0L; 491hp/372LB-FT)

Transmission type: Manual,no clutch (PDK)

 

(I have photos of both of my leaderboard standings)

[KrazyDan 54]

Coming in late as well, I hope to see more of these... but it has been almost three months since one has been posted. I might go ahead and take a little liberty and pick one myself...

 

 

PacklowExplose, please feel free to create events! I have not used my XB1 in quite some time (due to PC sim racing) but I'm glad people are making the most of this post now. It was a little slow to get started but Im glad its hitting on all cylinders now. I look forward to seeing your events.

[diggity2doop 10]

Event #3

 

Lamborghini @ Le Mans

 

 

Build and race a Lamborghini Aventador around the track which hosts the exhausting 24 hour endurance race. Upgrade this speedy lambo to match up with the performance of the technologically advanced LMPs, the prototypes designed for this track. There are many factors which affect this car's performance, so decide wisely on your upgrades!

 

Hope to see some record smashing times!!!

 

 

 

Car: Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

 

Track: Circuit des 24 heures du Mans; Circuit La Sarthe

 

Customization: Unlimited

Tuning: Unlimited

 

Remember to read and follow all rules!

 

 

Between each event expect a 2-3 day spacing, so in theory you have 2-3 days to try out the event until the next one is posted. Exeption for today; all because of the long wait.

[GRD 4 3L 28]

Arrgh, today is a really busy day but the race is on!

[diggity2doop 10]

Event #4

 

Vauxhall Astra @ The Top Gear test track

 

 

Race this reasonably priced car around the track used by BBC's Top Gear. See how you match up to the countless celebrities who have climbed into the Vauxhall to show off their motoring skills. No upgrades, tuning if you wish, but try to keep it as original as possible. 

 

See if you can beat Aaron Paul (star of Breaking Bad and lead actor in Need for Speed) with his time of 1:44.7

 

 

 

Car: Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Tech Line Top Gear Edition

 

Track: Top Gear Full

 

Customization: None

Tuning: Unlimited (just drive it with stock settings...)

 

Remember to read and follow all rules!

 

 

Between each event expect a 2-3 day spacing, so in theory you have 2-3 days to try out the event until the next one is posted.

[GRD 4 3L 28]

I think I've already ran Astra 1.6 at TG; will have to check my time or just do it again . . . 

 

And I'll be very shamed if I cannot beat Aaron Paul!

 

Standing start, correct?

[diggity2doop 10]

I think I've already ran Astra 1.6 at TG; will have to check my time or just do it again . . . 

 

And I'll be very shamed if I cannot beat Aaron Paul!

 

Standing start, correct?

 

Yes, Aaron Paul's lap was from a standing start.

 

You can post both your best standing start lap time and your best lap time overall. (I will post both for myself)

[GRD 4 3L 28]

Event #4 Standing Start:  1:42.973 (or .937) . . . video uploaded.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iZoWUcaGnY&list=UUfYC3HzCc21o7-HSlkQuetg

 

Now for the Lamborghini Aventador at LeMans . . . to paint or not to paint, that is the question . . .