Frafor Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Done, made a lap of 1:31 (1:30 - 3:01)Standing StartCrossing the finish linePath map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisarmingBaton5 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Frafor, a closeup of that turn near the VAB? (turn 10 it looks like) You may have cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NQMT Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) I'd also like to see Turn 5. Seems you may have gone over the corner with more than half your car on the grass.Random note: I ran my lap passing most of next year's regulations. I'll do this until Race Three.Next season's cars can be revealed between Race 7 and 9. Alternatively, they can be shown in the Season 2 thread when it is opened. Edited February 15, 2014 by Kyrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomness5555 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I just realised, that - rather embarrasingly - me and Kyrian are leading... in our own championship xD That can't be good for publicity.Come on people, step it up ^^Yeah, well I set the first time so everyone's tried to (and has) beat it. Also, are we allowed to submit a better time? My 2.00 is looking pretty bad now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NQMT Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'm thinking of having a maximum of 2 resubmissions next season. For now, go crazy. Just edit your old post and I'll check that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROOV3ST3R Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 In that case, I will make sure to improve my time ^ Though I don't know if i can actually beat Frafor since his car is lighter than mine. Unless....<wild idea appears>Be right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frafor Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Turn 12 is okayTurn 5 and Turn 11 are a bit cutted but I didn't care because you said taking grey brick walkways as part of the track is permitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainGiblets Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 New time on my old post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NQMT Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Nice improvement, CaptainGiblets! It's a shame you couldn't get in to the points.I'll be doing a new lap, but this time with more RCS. I only had 15 units as per next season's regulations, I'm thinking of using 25-30 and seeing if that gives me any improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainGiblets Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Thanks, My car isn't as good as I thought it would be, good speed but doesn't have the acceleration to get it there. But I will learn from mistakes and be better next year. But I might do a 3rd submission and get a 1:45, I think I can get 5 seconds faster, if I study my line and KSP physicsNice improvement, CaptainGiblets! It's a shame you couldn't get in to the points.I'll be doing a new lap, but this time with more RCS. I only had 15 units as per next season's regulations, I'm thinking of using 25-30 and seeing if that gives me any improvement. Edited February 16, 2014 by CaptainGiblets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisarmingBaton5 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Kyrian, could you update the OP with times and scores? That would make it much easier to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NQMT Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'm updating this post with all the times. There's a link to it in the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomness5555 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Grah. Couldn't beat my old best time. My racer's too heavy for this course. Ah well, better luck on track 2 I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainGiblets Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well, if it's heavy your have more control, so on the short circuits you have a advantage Grah. Couldn't beat my old best time. My racer's too heavy for this course. Ah well, better luck on track 2 I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROOV3ST3R Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well, if it's heavy your have more control, so on the short circuits you have a advantage Or a great disadvantage because he has to lug all that weight around with him, killing the boost he can get from RCS and his acceleration in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainGiblets Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 But, on a circuit like Monaco in F1 the weight would transfer into grip giving him better cornering speeds if he could get up to those speedsOr a great disadvantage because he has to lug all that weight around with him, killing the boost he can get from RCS and his acceleration in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROOV3ST3R Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Equally, it would make it more difficult for him to maneuver the car due to it's huge inertia, wasting a lot of time slowing down enough for corners - or regaining speed after a corner.The small grip advantage you ay have with more weight (and thus more traction) is insignificant when compared to added drag and reduced overall performance. There is a reason lighter cars are quicker around circuits - particularly street circuits - than heavy cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NQMT Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Weight can be an issue to minimise. Next season, try I-Beams and 1x1 plates. Edited February 16, 2014 by Kyrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donfede Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Below is my challenge submission craft. Let me know if anything needs to be adjusted, I recognize I am trying unconventional designs (not necessarily better; wanted to do something different, there are some very nice contestants).Team Name: Kfsck kRacingDriver: Kendin KermanCraft: krr02F (stock parts) design and mission on v0.23 (mission with required challenge mods)Weight: 0.9t dryTop speed: ? m/w with RCS, 20 m/s without RCSJavascript is disabled. View full albumkdonfede--"Adding K to every word..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROOV3ST3R Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I don't even... what the hell is that thing xDWell, you have 4 control surfaces, that's fine. Kyrian has to verify whether their placement is allowed but I see no problem - it's pretty mindblowing though xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainGiblets Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 This is so awesome it scared a fart out of meBelow is my challenge submission craft. Let me know if anything needs to be adjusted, I recognize I am trying unconventional designs (not necessarily better; wanted to do something different, there are some very nice contestants).Team Name: Kfsck kRacingDriver: Kendin KermanCraft: krr02F (stock parts) design and mission on v0.23 (mission with required challenge mods)Weight: 0.9t dryTop speed: ? m/w with RCS, 20 m/s without RCShttp://imgur.com/a/1AAH0kdonfede--"Adding K to every word..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frafor Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Wow, that is the weirdest car I have ever seen. And I think it could actually work pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NQMT Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 I can't see it. Imgur is blocked at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NQMT Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Found an illegality: Vehicle is in violation of:Aerodynamics:1. Four (4) Small Control Surfaces permitted. 2 are to be at the front of the vehicle, and 2 are to be at the rear.The vehicle has 1 surface at the front, 1 at the rear and 2 in the middle. Although this complies with the original statement of "Four (4) Small Control Surfaces permitted", it however does not comply with the law of placement.Design must be changed, or there is a possibility of disqualification. I may allow the car to compete at my discretion. (PM me and we'll discuss.)Sorry about that.- Kyrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donfede Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Found an illegality: Vehicle is in violation of:Aerodynamics:1. Four (4) Small Control Surfaces permitted. 2 are to be at the front of the vehicle, and 2 are to be at the rear.The vehicle has 1 surface at the front, 1 at the rear and 2 in the middle. Although this complies with the original statement of "Four (4) Small Control Surfaces permitted", it however does not comply with the law of placement.Design must be changed, or there is a possibility of disqualification. I may allow the car to compete at my discretion. (PM me and we'll discuss.)Sorry about that.- KyrianUpdated challenge submission craft. Racer attempts to find compromise between the spirit of the rules, providing ground effect to every wheel, and advancing the art/science of Formula K.Team Name: Kfsck kRacingDriver: Kendin KermanCraft: krr02F-KMk2 (stock parts)design and mission on v0.23 (mission with required challenge mods)Weight: 0.9t dryTop speed: ?35 m/s with RCS near empty, 20.4 m/s without RCSJavascript is disabled. View full albumkdonfede--"Adding K to every word..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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