Triop Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Challenge: -Build a super fast car that can race 1000 meters on the runway and stop without exploding. Rules: -Stock -No drones, a Kerbal must drive. How to enter: Download and install the Races! mod from this link: Download the dragrace track and copy it to your gamedate/racetracks folder : https://www.dropbox.com/s/4cmf7t7yz8vooo1/RatRodDrag.krt?dl=0 Ride your race and make a screenshot of your results. Goodluck people. SCOREBOARD 1: swjr-swis - 01.92 - 1.82 2: qzgy - 01.95 - 01.88 3: Lisias - 03.38 - 02.86 - 2.82 - 2.68 4: HB Stratos - 02.84 5: sturmhauke - 03.44 6: NBDesign - 03.48 7: Ultimate Steve - 03:58 8: Jacke - 03.70 9: Gapone - 05.44 Edited October 30, 2019 by Triop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacke Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) I'd like to enter my Rocket Sled 5, AKA "Kompak Trak". https://kerbalx.com/Jacke/Rocket-Sled-5 For driving, as instructed on the KerbalX page: Load, let settle, engage SAS, launch! On SRB burnout, pop ‘chutes, then apply brakes. More details on how I developed it here. Edited March 15, 2019 by Jacke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gapone Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Restock allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triop Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 15 hours ago, Jacke said: I'd like to enter my Rocket Sled 5, AKA "Kompak Trak". I've got it, it's it in, goodluck. 15 hours ago, Gapone said: Restock allowed? Restock ? I don't know what you mean, can you explain ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, Triop said: 15 hours ago, Gapone said: Restock ? I don't know what you mean, can you explain ? It's a mod that re-textures most of KSP's parts. I'm not completely sure, but it might also slightly alter the aerodynamic qualities of parts, but if it does (and I'm not sure if it does), the overall impact should be negligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triop Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ultimate Steve said: It's a mod that re-textures most of KSP's parts. I'm not completely sure, but it might also slightly alter the aerodynamic qualities of parts, but if it does (and I'm not sure if it does), the overall impact should be negligible. Ah, I see. @Gapone No mods, not even visual ones, the main reason is that if I allow it, more people are going to want to use mods and I'll end up downloading all these mods making a mess trying to get them to work etc etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, Triop said: Ah, I see. @Gapone No mods, not even visual ones, the main reason is that if I allow it, more people are going to want to use mods and I'll end up downloading all these mods making a mess trying to get them to work etc etc... Restock shouldn't affect your end when he gives you the craft. Just like Scatter, EVE, etc. don't affect craft performance or craft files. Or KER for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Question. Can the dragster jettison parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triop Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ultimate Steve said: Question. Can the dragster jettison parts? Sure, why not, interesting concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBDesigns Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) NBDesigns to enter The Puke Bucket 100 for the TF1000. https://kerbalx.com/NickBDesigns/The-Puke-Bucket-100 instuctions sas on action group 1 to run action group 2 for breaks Edited March 16, 2019 by NBDesigns Additional information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I didn't end up having jettisoning stuff on the final design. It turned out not to be necessary. After 40 named iterations, I present to you: The DA24! Instructions: Set SAS, face forward Full throttle Space As fuel is at 1/8-ish, toggle brakes. When fuel runs out, immediately press space a second time. At this point the craft sometimes starts steering back and forth rapidly. Correct with wheel steering, not yaw, if you have set your wheel controls to ijkl. If not, yaw should still work, but no gauntness. If you haven't exploded yet, bleed off the last 10-15m/s of velocity with steering, as those wheels don't actually have brakes AFAIK. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UMUyDLRPKzO90wsYUifUwT7B6syRvE-G (Craft file link) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triop Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) @NBDesigns @Ultimate Steve Startnumbers 2 and 3 , goodluck. Edited March 16, 2019 by Triop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gapone Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Should work fine without restock. [snip] Edited March 16, 2019 by Gargamel Portions Redacted By Moderator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triop Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Gapone said: Should work fine without restock. [snip] I've got it, I'll rename it though, Kids are on this forum too. Don't think I'm against funny names like this, I used to use them myself on this forum and learned the hard way that that is not a good idea.... In fact, I think your post will be deleted. Think twice, be nice. But you're in the race, renamed to " Love Machine " startnumber 4. 6 places left, who's next ? Edited March 16, 2019 by Gargamel Portions Redacted By Moderator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gapone Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, Triop said: Love Machine NOOOOO!!! "Kickbackster" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triop Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Gapone said: NOOOOO!!! "Kickbackster" As you wish, although I liked "Love Machine"... Goodluck. Edited March 16, 2019 by Triop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gapone Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Triop said: Goodluck. You will have just a very tight window to turn on the brakes after the engine runs out to stop just at a very end of the runway. Do not forget to enable SAS, the control surfaces on the back are not a decoration! Edited March 16, 2019 by Gapone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triop Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gapone said: You will have just a very tight window to turn on the brakes after the engine runs out. I'll make sure our Stig is familiar with handling all entrees before we start, you'll be fine... 6 places left, who's next ? Edited March 16, 2019 by Triop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacke Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Hey @Triop, I've tuned up my rat rod. Can you download it again? Still named the same at KerbalX. On 3/15/2019 at 12:01 AM, Jacke said: I'd like to enter my Rocket Sled 5, AKA "Kompak Trak". https://kerbalx.com/Jacke/Rocket-Sled-5 For driving, as instructed on the KerbalX page: Load, let settle, engage SAS, launch! On SRB burnout, pop ‘chutes, then apply brakes. And after.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gapone Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Well, my kickbackster is long, no problems with checkpoint detection I think. Edited March 16, 2019 by Gapone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBDesigns Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 14 hours ago, Triop said: Excitement is building as teams a forming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qzgy Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) hmm.... gonna whip something up and send it over.... We don't like have to stop safely at the end do we? Edited March 16, 2019 by qzgy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturmhauke Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I made something that blows up the runway and tumbles off to the side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triop Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 12 hours ago, Jacke said: I've tuned up my rat rod. Can you download it again? I'll wait untill the races begin, knowing you, there will be moarrr upgrades me thinks. 6 hours ago, qzgy said: We don't like have to stop safely at the end do we? Well, at least try to survive... Cool that you are joining bro. 6 hours ago, sturmhauke said: I made something that blows up the runway and tumbles off to the side... STAY AWAY FROM MY RUNWAY ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qzgy Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 On 3/15/2019 at 8:22 PM, Ultimate Steve said: The DA24! Wonder how fast it'll go.... 15 hours ago, Triop said: Well, at least try to survive... Cool that you are joining bro. Uhhh... sure! Current designs can reliably ditch into the ocean without loss of life.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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