Forza 3 Race Series

[Embers BLS]

Possible first race date?
December 6th, Sunday???.
all drivers' input is needed asap.

Fluckit R3 Race Series
Friendly & Competitive.

Cars:
Must be Race Built R3 Cars.
Each car must be approved, in order to keep things even and competitive.
Cars will be provided to those who don't have enough credits, but want to compete.

Assists:
All assists permitted *EXCLUDING AUTO-BRAKES*
Driver's preference.

Damage/Tire Wear:
Simulation.

Race 1: Date 12/6/09
Mugello (8 laps, full circuit)
1. Get Stoked
2. Blackhawk
3. OsiRHIS
4. Mamba
5. Bene
6. Embers

This race had SEVERAL incidents involving lag/internet connection... it was very unfortunate. Embers out on the first lap, fully wrecked by Mamba's disappearing/reappearing car. (of course, no one's fault.) Bene was getting ready to make his move on Blackhawk, when suddenly he was disconnected from the game, and then from Xbox Live. Pretty lame. Stoked and Blackhawk battled it out for a bit, but Stoked ended up walking away with this one. Here's hoping we can get network issues sorted out, and the next race off without a hitch.

Race 2: Date TBD
Motegi (10 laps, full circuit)

Race 3: Date TBD
Road America (10 laps, full circuit)


Competitors:
#23 Bene
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/4115513640_423a75625e_t.jpg

#42 Embers
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/4115506118_ffe308e521_t.jpg

#13 Blackhawk
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4111399077_9a0550d299_t.jpg

#05 Nubmarine
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4116569591_c271353885_t.jpg

#12 Mamba
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/4111172084_6678b7edf4_t.jpg

#85 OsiRHIS
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4159374361_b55ab9a1f8_t.jpg

#87 Get Stoked
Car TBD

#19 SupaFly
Car TBD

Spots still available! Enter today!
**Skate Fluckit Driver Badge vinyl group has been gifted to everyone
that has posted interest in this series. Just add to car, and put your number on it**


Be sure to get hooked up with people for hot laps and test/tune. :)


*rules and qualifications as they stand now, subject to change at any time prior to the first race.

[mamba12]

probably me, but depends on when you're planning to do it. stupid finals.

[Roccityroller]

when i fix my RROD and if i'm not banned, i'm in

[blackhawk17]

embers you know im in ;)

[Demzilla]

show me paint shops....

[bene317]

There's some cars in the other thread, demz...

If someone wants to buy the Volvo #24 At-Speed S60 R I've got a good R3 tune for it that I can gift you--car is super cheap, 150,000; just let me know.

How's that Ford working out Embers?--tried to get you super agile around those corners but I didn't make it very forgiving, lol :D Should be fast, though, once you get it to how you like it.

[Embers BLS]

The Ford is awesome so far. Got to run some laps with it late last night.
You're right, it's not very forgiving, but pays dividends when I get the line right. :cool:

Demz, in the other forza thread is some cars we've done so far. I hope to have pics of the race car up soon though. :)

[Embers BLS]

Who has pinned down a car of choice?
Obviously, i'll be running my Ford... :cool:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/4105654860_32cac461a6_o.jpg

[Embers BLS]

let's get some stuff ironed out...

I think the first Series we do should be 3 races.
1 race a week for 3 weeks.
Most likely on the weekends.

tracks?
Road America and Road Atlanta are two of my favorites so far. Road America being the toughest to drive... making it ideal for the 3rd race?
Ideas on other tracks?

number of laps?
10, 15, 20, 25... lol?

Damage/Tire Wear?
Simulation.

assists?
Traction Control (used irl on race cars of this caliber)
ABS (also used irl)

thoughts/complaints/better ideas?

i'm currently working on number plates/badges/whatever you call them, for everyone. so be thinking about choosing your driver number.... #42 already taken ;)

[bene317]

got a few ideas:

-I think staying around 10 laps is good for now, if people get really into it we can start talking about more laps--plus 10 is long enough for us all to get into a rhythm on the track and with each other but short enough not to require pits for tire wear etc.

-my suggestions for tracks (in order): Mugello (8 laps, Grand Prix Circuit), Motegi (10 laps, full circuit), Road America (10 laps, full circuit)

-in the States ABS is common in this class--I think it should be optional, Traction Control is standard in this class irl; I think all other assists (except auto-brake, lol) should be optional since these are just friendly races.

-Damage/tire wear=simulation, collision=always on

-we should limit this to only race-built cars (which excludes my R3 ford gt, ouch :D) because it evens things out, no super tuned 1000hp Vipers or Bugs

So yeah...oh and I'll take #23 ;)

[Embers BLS]

It think 10 laps will be perfect. Long enough that you have to concentrate, and short enough to make it friendly.

I like your track picks. I also like having 8 laps for the first round.
I'm all for this order.

Other than auto-brake.. which is ridiculous, I also think that assists should be at each driver's discretion.

The damage and tire simulation is good, and should make things fun.
10 laps isn't near enough to cause anyone to have to pit. Bene and I have already run 10 lap tests. Tires don't wear down enough to be a problem. But they wear down enough to make it fun. haha.

To make it all fair, before we get going with the first race, we can have everyone announce which car they plan to run.
Speaking of, thanks to Bene, I may be running a different car than I originally planned... more coming soon.... :)

time frame?
with MW2 still taking up most of everyone's time... lol, I think it would be foolish to set the date of the first race too soon.


Test/Tune:
This is, after all, a friendly, competitive, race series. So I think it's a good idea for anyone that is even slightly interested, to get online and run some laps together. This is by no means a ''closed door'' event. Everyone helps everyone else. Literally. Bene has already helped me a TON with tunes, better lines, and most of all, more track time.


So far:
#23 Bene
#42 Embers
TBD Blackhawk


Bene, i don't know if Nub ever gets on fluckit, but if he did in fact get this game, then we should get him in on this.

[nubmarine1]

i just got it today,

im down got shit cars tho but im deffinitly down

nubmarine1 = #11 :D

[Embers BLS]

i just got it today,

im down got shit cars tho but im deffinitly down

nubmarine1 = #11 :D

Awesome man!
Picking a car... Bene would probably be your man.
I have PLENTY of money, and can afford to buy you a competitive car.

so get with Bene, decide what you want, and we'll get you all set up. :D



OP UPDATED

[bene317]

I'm going to use the Nissan Fairlady Z race car, embers is a nismo addict too I hear ;); here's my fluckit race series livery:

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/bene317/fluckit350z.jpg

pretty much done, number plate and driver label needed.

[Embers BLS]

I gifted the Skate Fluckit number badge to everyone that posted in here.
So next time you are on Bene, it should be there. :)

LMAO. always been a nismo addict... mostly for drift cars though lol.
actually, i just spent some time on my livery for it... and you are gonna laugh when you see how similar it is to yours... :cool:

[mamba12]

aight. i think i've got enough money/practice that i should be competitive enough to hang. after finals are over, i'm gonna devote some time to getting my car ready. give me #12 please :)

[Embers BLS]

Awesome Mamba! You got it.


I heard a rumor that a new Fairlady Z was doing some tuning at Suzuka earlier today...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4109627474_7ac387ea47_o.jpg

[quetonto1]

dang this makes me want the game

[bene317]

dang this makes me want the game

Get it! :D Seriously though, its really fun and this race series should be a blast.

Tuned up a Porsche GT-R 3 for nubsy, we hit the track for awhile this morning and he's getting the hang of an admittedly difficult car.

That car is schweeeeet embers--reppin the C-West, they got the ill Porsche race cars too as I recall.

[nubmarine1]

the car ill be using

:D

http://i35.tinypic.com/20z3csl.jpg

Porsche 911 GT3-RSR

[Embers BLS]

that is an awesome car Nub!

you should have the Fluckit number badge as a gift from me already.
use it! :)

[nubmarine1]

that is an awesome car Nub!

you should have the Fluckit number badge as a gift from me already.
use it! :)

just put it on now :D

that cars a right pain in the ass to control

[bene317]

Keep practicing nubs and remember that acceleration control is everything, don't hit full throttle out of a turn until the top of 3rd/bottom of 4th! :)

[Embers BLS]

Dont forget to post pics of the car you guys select, so i can update.


Hats off to everyone today...
Bene, Mamba, Nub, and Blackhawk.
Excellent practice races. Great fun!

[blackhawk17]

hey embers i found a car but i need some cash :P

ill talk to you when u get back on

[mamba12]

i gotta go ahead and apologize for that crash renegade. sorry for killin you right before the last turn.

anyways, after an hour with my car i got this for my final product.

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae13/momsend/m3usa.jpg

[blackhawk17]

lol mamba its no biggie

and that cars lookin sick

[bene317]

Some pics from today's Suzuka practice:

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/bene317/fluck1.jpg
nubsy in front of the pack

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/bene317/fluck3.jpg
renegade and bene on the back double apex

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/bene317/fluck5.jpg
the nismo's battle to the death

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/bene317/fluck2.jpg
self-explanatory

Good fun today guys! This series is going to be a whole lotta fun :cool:

Nice lookin livery there mamba

[Embers BLS]

I am definitely putting fluck you on my car! haha.

AMERICUHHHH! Sick Mamba!

Blackhawk, 1 period left to go, Devils @ Flyers.
Ill be on after that. :) and, you need to pick a driver #.

Bene, those pics are so AWESOME!
Nismo battle is a wicked one. :cool:

[Get Stoked]

I'm interested in this, please gift me the vinyl and I will gladly let you read my bumper stickers for 8 laps. Booya

[blackhawk17]

my competition car

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4111437266_3a9e3e451f_o.jpg

[eflixxx]

wish i was single and stuff, id be all over this i thk. and my table is too think to support the stearing wheel. =(
i need anew table and a ps3 when gt5 drops.

[Embers BLS]

Stoked: I believe I gifted the tag to you already. Let me know.
we also need to get you a competitive car, and you need to pick a driver number.

Blackhawk: WOW, that is SICK! legit style.

Flixxx: ps3 = FAIL haha.

[bene317]

updated paint job, going for a more 'sleek' look--whatever that is, lol:

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu29/bene317/fluckit350z-1.jpg

btw, embers, I got down to 2:01 on Suzuka ;)

[Roccityroller]

all i know is everyone is lucky that I got red ring...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/roccityroller/vette1.jpg

[bene317]

Yes we're all quaking in our little race boots :p

That's not a race-built 'vette, though--right? That's a production model that you cranked up to an R3 or whatever, at least that's what it looks like...

*didn't see the tree in the pic*--a drag 'vette!

[Get Stoked]

Can I have number 3.14?

[Embers BLS]

lol 3.14? i don't think so.


that nismo does look slick... nice!
and yeah, that is a legit Formula D car... but you still have to tune it... which is pretty lame. lol.

[Get Stoked]

Fine, I'll be number 87.

Hey, I should be able to afford my own stuff and tune it and what not, I'll get to work soon. If I need some help, I'll let you know.

[Get Stoked]

Also, I really like the BMW mFoucalt gifted me, it's an r3.

I can build one from the ground up though if necessary.

[Embers BLS]

awesome man!
be sure to post up a full size pic when you get it done so I can update the OP.


That BMW from Bene is very useable.
I don't see a problem in using it.

[Get Stoked]

Well, I will just be using that then.

Any paint requirements?

[Embers BLS]

Well, I will just be using that then.

Any paint requirements?

Nope. make it however you like.
Just put the Skate Fluckit number badge on your car. with your number, obviously. (you should have it, i gifted it to you, but if you don't, i can send it again.)

[Get Stoked]

I'm number 87 and I'll have the picture of my car to you soon.

Did some practice runs last night with Blackhawk and Bene, this is going to be fun.

[Embers BLS]

inspired by Bene to upgrade the paint on my Fairlady...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/4115506118_f8a21108d9_o.jpg

[blackhawk17]

heres the new design i got for my bmw. i think im still gnna run the black and red liverie tho for the racees

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/4116078037_f04974ebc4_o.jpg

[Embers BLS]

both those liveries are sick blackhawk! :)


looking forward to seeing Stoke's car also.

[nubmarine1]

il be changing my car to the Subaru

http://i46.tinypic.com/117fla1.jpg

also my # to 5

set a 1.51 on mugello today proud of that for saying my Porsche's best was 1.52 and its considerably faster

[eflixxx]

im getting this, just need to finish some deadlines at work and finish a s2 thingy, a few weeks and im in =)

[Embers BLS]

#5 it is. Good choice Nub! I have that Subie too, and like it a lot! OP updated.


It'll be awesome to race with you eflixxx. hit us up when you get the game. :)

[Embers BLS]

Update:
still need a pic of Stoke's car.

I might have another person to enter, we'll see in the next few days.

I'm voting that we start the series NEXT weekend.
Thanksgiving this weekend, here in the U.S.
so, that following weekend. On Saturday the 5th of December.

what do you guys think?
time?

[Get Stoked]

I'll be out of town this weekend, but I'll be back Sunday around 5 or so.

[mamba12]

12/5 could possibly work for me, depending what time. i'm throwing a party for one of my friends that night. so if it's really early, yes, otherwise idk.

[Embers BLS]

12/5 could possibly work for me, depending what time. i'm throwing a party for one of my friends that night. so if it's really early, yes, otherwise idk.


what's 'really early'?

[blackhawk17]

im down for the weekend after thanksgiving but i cant commit to a certain time until i no my work shedule when i go in on sunday of this weekend

[mamba12]

what's 'really early'?

like 7ish. which is probably not gonna happen for yall. so idk...

[SupaFly]

Can i still join?

[Embers BLS]

Can i still join?

Get a car picked ASAP, as well as a driver number, and you can join.
post a pic of your car, and the specs.


How about, Sunday the 6th?

[nubmarine1]

Get a car picked ASAP, as well as a driver number, and you can join.
post a pic of your car, and the specs.


How about, Sunday the 6th?

6th is good ill be back around 10 so any time

5-9pm for you american folk :)

[SupaFly]

get a car picked asap, as well as a driver number, and you can join.
Post a pic of your car, and the specs.


How about, sunday the 6th?

# 19 i need to look through the cars

[Embers BLS]

Ill update the OP Supa. #19 it is.

Sunday 5-9pm EST or PST?

[nubmarine1]

ill update the op supa. #19 it is.

Sunday 5-9pm est or pst?

est

[blackhawk17]

if i have to work sunday that should still work for me. i get off work round10 1030 so id be on round 11 my time

[Embers BLS]

we'll get this squared away.
hopefully, we can get most of us in a party, and sort it out.

[bene317]

The 6th should be fine for me, after football :cool:
--so like 5pm on

[blackhawk17]

alright just found out im working sunday night so im not going to be home till around 1030 ish. EST

[OsiRHIS]

I'm interested in hoping on for this. I have a question though...are we doing R3 vehicles that already made in game (meaning cars that are R3 by default) or are we allowing for cars that can be ungraded into the R3 class?

Either way...I'm in. Just need to know so I can pick a car. My number will be #85.

[Embers BLS]

I'm interested in hoping on for this. I have a question though...are we doing R3 vehicles that already made in game (meaning cars that are R3 by default) or are we allowing for cars that can be ungraded into the R3 class?

Either way...I'm in. Just need to know so I can pick a car. My number will be #85.

send me a FR, gamertag is the same as on here.

we're using R3, already built, purchased in game.

[mamba12]

This is on for sunday right?

[Embers BLS]

this is supposed to be on for Sunday, but only a couple people have actually said that they are participating.

[OsiRHIS]

Do I need to post up a pic of my car beforehand?

Oh by the way...I have decided to rep Italy and race the R3 race model Ferrari F430 as my car. From the looks of it, I guess I'll be the only one repping a Mid-Engine car.

I'm going to work on the livery tonight...I'll post something up when I get it done.

[bene317]

Do I need to post up a pic of my car beforehand?

Oh by the way...I have decided to rep Italy and race the R3 race model Ferrari F430 as my car. From the looks of it, I guess I'll be the only one repping a Mid-Engine car.

I'm going to work on the livery tonight...I'll post something up when I get it done.

Forza Scuderia Ferrari!

[OsiRHIS]

Ok, here are some pictures of my car.

It can do a 1:51 on Mugello...I'm sure it can go faster with a little more practice on my part. It should be able to keep pace with yall.

[Embers BLS]

ill get your pic posted in the original post. :)
you just need to pick a Driver Number, and tell me what it is.
obviously one not in use by anyone else.

and ill send you the Fluckit driver badge for you to put your number on.

glad to have you on board!

[OsiRHIS]

I picked #85...I don't think that was being used by anybody else.

[Embers BLS]

alright. got your number posted.
you should have the driver badge next time you get on Forza.

[OsiRHIS]

Actually I already got it off your storefront and put it on my car...you can see it on the pics of my car. I'm two steps ahead of you Embers ;)

[blackhawk17]

so im still down but like i said i can only race after im home from work which should be no later then 10:30

[OsiRHIS]

So what time has been settled on for the race tonight?

[bene317]

looks like we are going to try to start around 10pm (US/Can) est; I'll be on around then--OsIRIS, send me an fr :cool:

[Embers BLS]

just got home. time to power nap. lmao. here's hoping.
OsiRHIS is usually on really late, not sure what time zone he is in.

[OsiRHIS]

What's your GT, Bene?

I'm in USA Central...I just don't log my Xbox into Live all the time. I only have one ethernet cable to share between my PC and my Xbox.

[Embers BLS]

OsiRHIS PM.

[bene317]

What's your GT, Bene?

I'm in USA Central...I just don't log my Xbox into Live all the time. I only have one ethernet cable to share between my PC and my Xbox.

mFoucault

[blackhawk17]

Alright on my way home now eta 10
mins

[Get Stoked]

Was the the race last night? haha

[mamba12]

couple funny things went down in the first "official" race of the series.

bene got kicked, but before that, he was breaking the law(s of physics)
http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae13/momsend/bene1.jpg
http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae13/momsend/bene2.jpg

i think everyone else had a few of those lag-induced moments
osiris (http://s953.photobucket.com/albums/ae13/momsend/?action=view&current=race1a.flv)
and i know renegade went straight through my car at one point. :D

[Embers BLS]

those pics are ridiculous haha

brief summary and results of the first race in the OP.

Do we want to do Saturday or Sunday for the next race, at Motegi?

anyone have a pic of Stoke's car? I need it for the OP.

[nubmarine1]

asif the race was last sunday i thought it was this sunday


FUUUUUUUCK

[bene317]

asif the race was last sunday i thought it was this sunday


FUUUUUUUCK

lol, FAIL.

[Get Stoked]

I know there were a lot of lag issues, but I'm taking this win and sulking in the glory for EVER!!!!

[OsiRHIS]

I know there were a lot of lag issues, but I'm taking this win and sulking in the glory for EVER!!!!

If it wasn't for the lag I woulda smoked yo ass Stoked. :p

[bene317]

I would have smoked both your asses. :cool:

[Embers BLS]

I would have smoked both your asses. :cool:

pffft. :cool:

[Get Stoked]

Do you all have, "Fluck You" on the back of your cars? I wouldn't know, haha.

[blackhawk17]

ull find out next race for sure stoked. aint no one catchin me and bene on motegi


and when is this next race happnin?

[Embers BLS]

damn. i got the "disc unreadable error" last night. haven't tried it yet today.
might have to get it exchanged at game stop.

[OsiRHIS]

So when is Race #2 taking place?

[BeatChemist]

damn. i got the "disc unreadable error" last night. haven't tried it yet today.
might have to get it exchanged at game stop.


DUDE. Install to hard drive.


And then add me on Live cuz I just picked this biatch up and am looking to race!

gt: "Beat Chemist"

I suck right now but I really want to get into some drifting.

[Embers BLS]

it is installed, its my hard drive.
but i might be getting a new one tomorrow.

add me.

Embers BLS

[Get Stoked]

Yes, we do drifting! Not only racing.