Forza 4 - Fiat Abarth Challenge

[Jonnio]

Updated

Round 3 - Track: Tsukuba Circuit Full - Running until 23:59 04/04/2013

1. 1:02.729 sargeantpepper (Abarthisti) #5 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: Whoa Kenneth)
2. 1:02.774 Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (DJJonnio)
3. 1:02.840 Chris Threadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT:ChrisThreadgill)
4. 1:02.965 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
5. 1:03:349 JBennett711 (Abarthisti) #711 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: OldGregg711)
6. 1:03.765 retro (Abarthisti) #13 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: retrological)
7. 1:04:333 J_a_m_e_s (Abarthisti) #28 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
8. 1:04:579 dpashley42 (Fiat Forum) #42 - 1980 Abarth 131
9. 1:04:620 dan vbv (Abarthisti) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
10. 1:07.417 big_john (Puntomk2) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 essesse (GT: JagerNumnutz)

 

[Jonnio]

Dan's time updated.

Round 3 - Track: Tsukuba Circuit Full - Running until 23:59 04/04/2013

1. 1:02.729 sargeantpepper (Abarthisti) #5 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: Whoa Kenneth)
2. 1:02.774 Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (DJJonnio)
3. 1:02.840 Chris Threadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT:ChrisThreadgill)
4. 1:02.965 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
5. 1:03:349 JBennett711 (Abarthisti) #711 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: OldGregg711)
6. 1:03:743 dan vbv (Abarthisti) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
7. 1:03.765 retro (Abarthisti) #13 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: retrological)
8. 1:04:333 J_a_m_e_s (Abarthisti) #28 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
9. 1:04:579 dpashley42 (Fiat Forum) #42 - 1980 Abarth 131
10. 1:07.417 big_john (Puntomk2) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: JagerNumnutz)

 

[Jonnio]

Revised the championship leaderboard after Chris spotted a mistake. Chris actually had a point extra and dan_vbv went down a point.

Fiat Abarth Challenge Championship Leaderboard

Random Themed Round Results Not Applicable

Names in blue are tied on points.

27 - Craig (AGgb) #666
26 - ChrisThreadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 (GT: ChrisThreadgill)
24 - Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 (GT: coolafrodude)
17 - Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 (GT: DJJonnio)
16 - dan vbv (Abarthisti) #?
16 - Jordan (MwMx) #23
14 - Matt (PuntoMK2) #1
12 - retro (Abarthisti) #13
12 - JBennett711 (Abarthisti) #? (GT: OldGregg711)
11 - sargeantpepper (Abarthisti) #5 (GT: Whoa Kenneth)
10 - 1:40.075 Jay (AGgb) #69
5 - Puntoboy (PuntoMK2) #130 (GT: PuntoboyGT)
5 - burtz (PuntoMK2) #?
5 - J_a_m_e_s (Abarthisti) #?
4 - Joseph (?) #5
3 - Terence89 (Abarthisti) #89
2 - Stevey383 (Abarthisti) #?
1 - Moose (Abarthisti) #?

Club Averages

18.5 - AGGB
16 - MwMx
15.2 - PuntoMK2
7.8 - Abarthisti
4 - Unknown (?)

 

[Jonnio]

One more day, still not managed to have another crack at it myself!

 

[Jonnio]

New leader...

Round 3 - Track: Tsukuba Circuit Full - Running until 23:59 04/04/2013

1. 1:02.434 Chris Threadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT:ChrisThreadgill)
2. 1:02.729 sargeantpepper (Abarthisti) #5 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: Whoa Kenneth)
3. 1:02.774 Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (DJJonnio)
4. 1:02.965 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
5. 1:03:349 JBennett711 (Abarthisti) #711 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: OldGregg711)
6. 1:03:743 dan vbv (Abarthisti) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
7. 1:03.765 retro (Abarthisti) #13 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: retrological)
8. 1:04:333 J_a_m_e_s (Abarthisti) #28 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
9. 1:04:579 dpashley42 (Fiat Forum) #42 - 1980 Abarth 131
10. 1:07.417 big_john (Puntomk2) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: JagerNumnutz)

 

[Jonnio]

Round 3 closed! See a mistake? Let me know.

I tried so hard to beat Chris but it didn't work, might have to build a 131 and see how I do in that!

Round 3 - Track: Tsukuba Circuit Full - CLOSED

1. 1:02.250 Chris Threadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT:ChrisThreadgill)
2. 1:02.288 Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (DJJonnio)
3. 1:02.729 sargeantpepper (Abarthisti) #5 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: Whoa Kenneth)
4. 1:02.965 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
5. 1:03:349 JBennett711 (Abarthisti) #711 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: OldGregg711)
6. 1:03:743 dan vbv (Abarthisti) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
7. 1:03.765 retro (Abarthisti) #13 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: retrological)
8. 1:04:333 J_a_m_e_s (Abarthisti) #28 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
9. 1:04:579 dpashley42 (Fiat Forum) #42 - 1980 Abarth 131
10. 1:07.417 big_john (Puntomk2) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: JagerNumnutz)

Next track TBA.

 

[Jonnio]

Away we go!

Current Round - Fiat Abarth Challenge

Round 4 - Track: Mugello Autodromo Internazionale Full Circuit - Running until 23:59 11/04/2013

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[dpashley42]

ive got troubles with my 131 being rediculous tail happy. even with some tuning and then swapping a few upgrades for wider tyres and better compound, its still really drifty.

 

[Jonnio]

Have you increased the rear downforce at all?

The 500 I was using last round is far too tail happy on this track as well. Worked with the tighter corners on Tsukuba!

Round 4 - Track: Mugello Autodromo Internazionale Full Circuit - Running until 23:59 11/04/2013

1. 2:10.640 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
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5.

 

[Jonnio]

Update, also I found this site which might be helpful for tuning.

http://www.diy-racetuning.net/Forza-Motorsport-4/DIY-basics-intro.html

Round 4 - Track: Mugello Autodromo Internazionale Full Circuit - Running until 23:59 11/04/2013

1. 2:08.420 Chris Threadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT: ChrisThreadgill)
2. 2:08.994 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
3. 2:11.224 Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: DJJonnio)
4. 2.13.613 dan vbv (Abarthisti) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
5. 2:15.551 Terence89 (Abarthisti) #89 - 1980 Abarth 131

 

[Jonnio]

Update.

Round 4 - Track: Mugello Autodromo Internazionale Full Circuit - Running until 23:59 11/04/2013

1. 2:08.420 Chris Threadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT: ChrisThreadgill)
2. 2:08.994 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
3. 2:11.224 Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse (GT: DJJonnio)
4. 2:12.331 retro (Abarthisti) #13 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: retrological)
5. 2.13.613 dan vbv (Abarthisti) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
6. 2:15.551 Terence89 (Abarthisti) #89 - 1980 Abarth 131

Retro has also suggested "A class hot hatches (FF)" as a theme for next week. I'll accept one suggestion per person and then select one at random!

Random Themed Round 2 Suggestions

Suggestion Rules:
A Class or lower.
There cannot be restrictions on driving aids.
You can enforce restrictions on upgrades/tuning.
You can enforce restrictions on model, make, engine, drivetrain etc.
There must be fairly easily accessible/cheap cars that are usable in the selection.

1. A Class - Hot Hatches FF

 

[StevenRB45]

Have you increased the rear downforce at all?

The 500 I was using last round is far too tail happy on this track as well. Worked with the tighter corners on Tsukuba!

Always tune the anti roll bars in pairs, soften the end of the car you want to slide less, works in low speed corners then whereas downforce only comes into play when you are shifting.

Also gamertag is Cluffmeistergen
Times: Fiat Coupe 2:10:794 thought I'd give it a go as no one was repping it lol

Then it was game face time...so abarth 131 time 2:08:338

 

[Jonnio]

Update!!! Please beat Chris! lol

Round 4 - Track: Mugello Autodromo Internazionale Full Circuit - Running until 23:59 11/04/2013

1. 2:08:338 StevenRB45 (Fiat Forum) #? - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT: Cluffmeistergen)
2. 2:08.420 Chris Threadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT: ChrisThreadgill)
3. 2:08.994 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
4. 2:10.023 Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 - 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT (GT: DJJonnio)
5. 2.11.021 dan vbv (Abarthisti) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
6. 2:12.331 retro (Abarthisti) #13 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: retrological)
7. 2:15.551 Terence89 (Abarthisti) #89 - 1980 Abarth 131

I'm giving the Ferrari a try, seems very nicely balanced!

Random Themed Round 2 Suggestions

Suggestion Rules:
A Class or lower.
There cannot be restrictions on driving aids.
You can enforce restrictions on upgrades/tuning.
You can enforce restrictions on model, make, engine, drivetrain etc.
There must be fairly easily accessible/cheap cars that are usable in the selection.

1. A Class - Hot Hatches Front Wheel Drive
2. A Class - Ford KA's
3. A Class - Rear Wheel Drive

 

[StevenRB45]

Update!!! Please beat Chris! lol



I'm giving the Ferrari a try, seems very nicely balanced!

You reckon Chris has more to come? Lol reckon I could drop the 131 into the late 7s my hot lap had lairy moment halfway round and I'm slow in the 1st two corners but its hard to get all your best on one lap cos its a handful.

When you say Ferrari you mean the coupe? It's never gonna be competitive with the ridiculous weight distribution and front drive, forza favours light weight rear drive cars. However I can put my tune up for free if you want.


I pick #00 Dick Dastardly FTW

See a couple of issues with class choices, hot hatches would be dominated by 97 civic if allowed, and A class rear drive would be the nsx-r gt show..or lotus elise/esprit unless people don't use them.

 

[Jonnio]

You reckon Chris has more to come? Lol reckon I could drop the 131 into the late 7s my hot lap had lairy moment halfway round and I'm slow in the 1st two corners but its hard to get all your best on one lap cos its a handful.

When you say Ferrari you mean the coupe? It's never gonna be competitive with the ridiculous weight distribution and front drive, forza favours light weight rear drive cars. However I can put my tune up for free if you want.


I pick #00 Dick Dastardly FTW

See a couple of issues with class choices, hot hatches would be dominated by 97 civic if allowed, and A class rear drive would be the nsx-r gt show..or lotus elise/esprit unless people don't use them.

I think Chris might be able to top that, you seem like the best competition for him now though lol!

Nah I tried the Dino, added it to the available cars after the first Random Round. We'll get another slightly/maybe related to Abarth car added after next week lol.

I think with a huge range of cars people would just go for what they like (hopefully)! Feel free to make your own up with those cars banned though

 

[Jonnio]

Minor Updates.

Round 4 - Track: Mugello Autodromo Internazionale Full Circuit - Running until 23:59 11/04/2013

1. 2:08:338 StevenRB45 (Fiat Forum) #00 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT: Cluffmeistergen)
2. 2:08.420 Chris Threadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT: ChrisThreadgill)
3. 2:08.994 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
4. 2:10.023 Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 - 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT (GT: DJJonnio)
5. 2.11.021 dan vbv (Abarthisti) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
6. 2:12.331 retro (Abarthisti) #13 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: retrological)
7. 2:15.551 Terence89 (Abarthisti) #89 - 1980 Abarth 131

Random Themed Round 2 Suggestions

Suggestion Rules:
A Class or lower.
There cannot be restrictions on driving aids.
You can enforce restrictions on upgrades/tuning.
You can enforce restrictions on model, make, engine, drivetrain etc.
There must be fairly easily accessible/cheap cars that are usable in the selection.

1. A Class - Hot Hatches Front Wheel Drive
2. A Class - Ford KA's
3. A Class - Rear Wheel Drive
4. A Class - Pre 1980 American V8 Muscle cars

 

[StevenRB45]

Minor Updates.

I'm done...2:07:926 in the 131 if he can beat that he can have it Probably 2 tenths of a second left on the table but stringing all my best corners into one lap is nigh on impossible. Did cure the 131 of being tail happy tho

Would say regards suggestions for next round anything that keeps it within one manufacturer or even one car to stop leaderboard cars being an issue.

 

[dpashley42]

2:13:227 - 131

 

[Jonnio]

I'm done...2:07:926 in the 131 if he can beat that he can have it Probably 2 tenths of a second left on the table but stringing all my best corners into one lap is nigh on impossible. Did cure the 131 of being tail happy tho

Would say regards suggestions for next round anything that keeps it within one manufacturer or even one car to stop leaderboard cars being an issue.

I'm not around to post another time until next Tuesday

Seems you are safe!

Pick a manufacturer/car and I'll add it to the list!

2:13:227 - 131

Nice one, added...

Round 4 - Track: Mugello Autodromo Internazionale Full Circuit - Running until 23:59 11/04/2013

1. 2:07:926 StevenRB45 (Fiat Forum) #00 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT: Cluffmeistergen)
2. 2:08.420 Chris Threadgill (PuntoMK2) #91 - 1980 Fiat 131 Abarth (GT: ChrisThreadgill)
3. 2:08.994 Bedworth (PuntoMK2) #4 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: coolafrodude)
4. 2:10.023 Jonnio (PuntoMK2) #22 - 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT (GT: DJJonnio)
5. 2.11.021 dan vbv (Abarthisti) #? - 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
6. 2:12.331 retro (Abarthisti) #13 - 1980 Abarth 131 (GT: retrological)
7. 2:13:227 dpashley42 (Fiat Forum) #42 - 1980 Abarth 131
8. 2:15.551 Terence89 (Abarthisti) #89 - 1980 Abarth 131

I'm going for...

Random Themed Round 2 Suggestions

Suggestion Rules:
A Class or lower.
There cannot be restrictions on driving aids.
You can enforce restrictions on upgrades/tuning.
You can enforce restrictions on model, make, engine, drivetrain etc.
There must be fairly easily accessible/cheap cars that are usable in the selection.

1. A Class - Hot Hatches Front Wheel Drive
2. A Class - Ford KA's
3. A Class - Rear Wheel Drive
4. A Class - Pre 1980 American V8 Muscle cars
5. A Class - Skyline GT-Rs

One day left!

 

[StevenRB45]

Damn 15 minutes wasted...

4wd only A class, takes in all sorts of classic rally cars, and skylines could be good for a laugh