AMS2 Ginetta G58 @ Virginia International Raceway, Thursday 23rd March

GeekyDeaks · Mar 20, 2023

This Thursday we are going over the pond to the border between Virginia and North Carolina for a blast around the enigmatic VIR. With plenty of fast bits mixed in with a good portion of tricky undulations and esses thrown in for fun, it should be an interesting combo at the very least!

Whether you are a rookie racer or a seasoned veteran our casual club races are for everyone and every skill level. We combine fun events with discord chatter and a warm welcome to all our premium members.

Server Name: RaceDepartment.com #2 - Thursday Ginetta G58
Server Password: PM will be sent on signup.
Server Settings: X1 Fuel, X1 tyre wear, light cloud
Setups: Open
Assists: Auto Clutch, Factory Defaults
Track: Virginia International Raceway
Cars: Ginetta G58

Discord: Join us on the #Automobilista-2 voice chat during the event. Join our Discord here and check out the #read-this-first how to setup and syncronize your premium account.

Rules: Read or watch our racing club rules

Time Table
Practice: 20:00 UTC (30 minutes)
Qualifying: 20:30 UTC (10 minutes)
Race 1: 20:45 UTC (25 minutes)
Race 2: 21:15 UTC (25 minutes)

Entry List

GeekyDeaks
Munkyboo
Redvaliant*
Stefan Hiller
Reefabus
Sanbone
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Munkyboo · Mar 20, 2023

Sign me up

GeekyDeaks · Mar 20, 2023

Munkyboo said:
Sign me up

Welcome Adrian!

blanco777hell · Mar 22, 2023

hi. how do i register?

Redvaliant · Mar 22, 2023

blanco777hell said:
hi. how do i register?

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Stefan Hiller · Mar 23, 2023

Like I said on Tuesday, guess I’m in! If something unplanned comes in between I’ll let you know

GeekyDeaks · Mar 23, 2023

Stefan Hiller said:
Like I said on Tuesday, guess I’m in! If something unplanned comes in between I’ll let you know

Welcome Stefan! I'll send out the usual recruitment spam in a bit to see if I can drum up a bit more interest...

GeekyDeaks · Mar 23, 2023

and here it is....

@ABOE UK, @Bas Kriesels, @Bhutch88, @Bjorn de Haas, @Daniel R., @Des Bain, @Eric S, @Ernebro, @Fiberoptix, @Frobs, @groy1980, @G-Slev, @Guido Trampe, @Jan Larsen, @Jimlaad43, @jimortality, @joeymac, @Jochen Lenaerts, @Kees Veenstra, @Lizard77, @Lloyd Johnston, @Lracer, @max1966i, @PurgerUK, @Raf Nix, @Reefabus, @Reiche, @some_race_driver, @T1MKO, @The Almighty Snark

Any of you up for a bit of Fast Prototype Fun around VIR tonight? I know some of you have said you are away/could not make it, but unfortunately, I didn't keep note, so please ignore me if you have already told me and I have forgotten.

Kees Veenstra · Mar 23, 2023

Just sold my Fanatec csl dd, currently looking into Simucube stuff. Not decided yet if it will be the pro or the sport. So won't be joining the upcoming events.

GeekyDeaks · Mar 23, 2023

Kees Veenstra said:
Just sold my Fanatec csl dd, currently looking into Simucube stuff. Not decided yet if it will be the pro or the sport. So won't be joining the upcoming events.

Nice! well... kinda... it does mean you cannot race for a while

. Personally, I'd go for the Pro. 50% more peak torque for 15% more €.... You'll probably never use the full power of it, but it'll just run a lot cooler when you want to crank it up. My alpha-mini has a reported peak of 13Nm and when I race the old stuff I like to have the FFB turned up and it tends to get very hot. Apparently it's expected and designed to tolerate it, but next time I'm over speccing.

Kees Veenstra · Mar 23, 2023

Yes that seems to be the general consensus. But including an Ascher wheel it's quite an investment. I also looked into the Simagic ultimate, I like their rims and it seems to be on par with Simucube but it's only based on 2 youtube guys. Could you find some decent settings for AMS2? Some people seem to struggle with it.

GeekyDeaks · Mar 23, 2023

Kees Veenstra said:
Could you find some decent settings for AMS2? Some people seem to struggle with it.

I haven't tried the 'default' and 'default+' for a while in AMS2, so things might have changed, but I struggled to find anything I liked that worked consistently amongst vehicles I used regularly with either of those. I ended up going for a default 'custom' FFB file. This doesn't provide certain FX through the wheel, like front lockup etc.... but this actually worked really well for me as I have the missing effects though various tactile, like pucks on my pedals. I have been happy with it for a while now.

Stefan Hiller · Mar 23, 2023

Kees Veenstra said:
Yes that seems to be the general consensus. But including an Ascher wheel it's quite an investment. I also looked into the Simagic ultimate, I like their rims and it seems to be on par with Simucube but it's only based on 2 youtube guys. Could you find some decent settings for AMS2? Some people seem to struggle with it.

I use the Simucube Pro and I’m quite happy with my Ffb settings in AMS and the Simucube Software. But I also never used/liked enhanced effect that are trying to replace things in the wheel that shouldn’t be there as real Momentum

Lloyd Johnston · Mar 23, 2023

I will have to let you know last min , once I see what's up with work @GeekyDeaks

Reefabus · Mar 23, 2023

I'm in Scott. Thanks

Guido Trampe · Mar 23, 2023

Kees Veenstra said:
Yes that seems to be the general consensus. But including an Ascher wheel it's quite an investment. I also looked into the Simagic ultimate, I like their rims and it seems to be on par with Simucube but it's only based on 2 youtube guys. Could you find some decent settings for AMS2? Some people seem to struggle with it.

If you want to test drive a SC2 pro, let me know Kees. I own a SC2 pro as well as a SC1.

Fiberoptix · Mar 23, 2023

Wife and granddaughter's birthday. Next week for me Scott.

Guido Trampe · Mar 23, 2023

GeekyDeaks said:
I haven't tried the 'default' and 'default+' for a while in AMS2, so things might have changed, but I struggled to find anything I liked that worked consistently amongst vehicles I used regularly with either of those. I ended up going for a default 'custom' FFB file. This doesn't provide certain FX through the wheel, like front lockup etc.... but this actually worked really well for me as I have the missing effects though various tactile, like pucks on my pedals. I have been happy with it for a while now.

Can’t make it Scott. Sorry

Sanbone · Mar 23, 2023

I'd like to register for this if I'm not too late and you've no objection to someone who hasn't raced either this car or track before, I've just done a good 30 laps though and it's a fun combination. I'm also quite new to AMS2, I've been more on ACC / iRacing but having picked up a big chunk of DLC in the steam sale I'm really enjoying it.

I've been around on race department for a while but not really got involved in the community side of things but hoping to get stuck in a lot more in the future. I've just joined the discord as well.