rFAF1 1980: SEASON OVER

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 15 Dec 2012, 21:35

Brabham would like to take a swing at increasing engine reliability (medium).
Also:

PERKINS WINNER! :mrgreen:

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 15 Dec 2012, 21:37

shinji wrote:Ligier would like a large increase in top speed please.

0-5 - Detrimental
6-45 - Success
46-100 - Failure

47 - Just missed it!

kostas22 wrote:Large top speed upgrade for Merzario! We clearly need it after that last showing...

0-5 - Detrimental
6-45 - Success
47-100 - Failure
18 - Huzzah!

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 15 Dec 2012, 21:55

pasta_maldonado wrote:
kostas22 wrote:Large top speed upgrade for Merzario! We clearly need it after that last showing...

0-5 - Detrimental
6-45 - Success
47-100 - Failure
18 - Huzzah!

shinji · Post by **shinji** » 15 Dec 2012, 22:19

So after that setback, Ligier would like to avail of testing at Paul Ricard. Other ACF teams are welcome to join us (oh yes, you guys wanted politics, so let's politick).

Is there any tangible reward similar to the upgrades btw?

WaffleCat · Post by **WaffleCat** » 15 Dec 2012, 22:25

pasta_maldonado wrote:
Teddy Mayer wrote:Ron,if you don't mind,tell the mechanics to make a large upgrade on engine torque.

0-5 - Slight detrimental effect
6-45 - Success
46-100 - Failure

61 - Permission to say bathplug?

Teddy Mayer wrote:BATHPLUG!

McLaren would also like to test at Paul Ricard,this time with Derek Warwick joining the two McLaren race drivers at the test.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 15 Dec 2012, 22:37

shinji wrote:So after that setback, Ligier would like to avail of testing at Paul Ricard. Other ACF teams are welcome to join us (oh yes, you guys wanted politics, so let's politick).

JLD will attend the test with their two regular drivers Keegan and Depault, as well as with test driver Bleekemolen.

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 15 Dec 2012, 22:53

JJMonty would like to thank Pasta for dedicating the gallery to me! :lol:

Audi are pleased with the pace of their cars today - in particular Marc Surer who did a good job at holding off Andretti for so long! We are annoyed that his engine failed as we feel we could have got a point! Niki Lauda recorded Audi's first finish however... giving us something to cheer about I guess.... still - Reliability is shocking!

Audi would like to apply for a large upgrade in reliability!

Also, we would like to invite JLD to a private test session at the Osterichring - where we will be focusing on reliability. We would like to target 100 laps of test and would like to know if it is possible to find out how many times the engines blew up in the test (not just lap times!

)

If the test is approved, Jochen Mass will do driving duties

AndreaModa · Post by **AndreaModa** » 15 Dec 2012, 23:10

Harvey Jones wrote:The car wasn't ideal for me today, I didn't have the best of feeling with it, so the win never seemed likely unless it was handed to me in my lap. As it is second is a great result, after the win in South Africa and to be leading the championship for the first time in my life is a great feeling. I hope we can maintain the form over the year.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 15 Dec 2012, 23:32

JJMonty wrote:Also, we would like to invite JLD to a private test session at the Osterichring - where we will be focusing on reliability. We would like to target 100 laps of test and would like to know if it is possible to find out how many times the engines blew up in the test (not just lap times! )

If the test is approved, Jochen Mass will do driving duties

JLD appreciate the invitation but unfortunately, we have to decline because we're already testing at Paul Ricard before the next event, as we feel that larger tests such as the upcoming one at Paul Ricard will help us learn more about where our car is in relation to our competitors.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 15 Dec 2012, 23:38

Renault will join our fellow ACF members at Paul Ricard.

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 15 Dec 2012, 23:51

Showing Ferrari's neutrality to anything going around with unions, we will hold a private test at Monza to focus on speed.

Also, a large overall body drag upgrade will be sufficient, after that showing

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 16 Dec 2012, 02:17

Increase engine reliability, a small one, for RAM please. Actually, can i test with the Hart engine and develop that one instead?
We also invite Ensign to do a private test at Brands Hatch. Other teams are welcome too. There will be signing sessions with the drivers and a demonstration of Nigel Mansell's moustache.

AdrianSutil · Post by **AdrianSutil** » 16 Dec 2012, 03:54

Shadow would like to ask for a medium engine increase top speed thingy and would also like to join the SOFA organisation. Because we can. And we will.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 16 Dec 2012, 11:24

JeremyMcClean wrote:Showing Ferrari's neutrality to anything going around with unions, we will hold a private test at Monza to focus on speed.

Also, a large overall body drag upgrade will be sufficient, after that showing

0-5 - You know the drill
6-45 - Break out the champers
46-100 - put it back in the fridge

92 - Better put the champers back in the fridge, then.

AdrianSutil wrote:Shadow would like to ask for a medium engine increase top speed thingy and would also like to join the SOFA organisation. Because we can. And we will.

0-5 - Unluckily for you
6-55 - Expect an improvement
56-100 - Unleash the sackings.

10 - Upgrade applied

This wrote: Increase engine reliability, a small one, for RAM please. Actually, can i test with the Hart engine and develop that one instead?

You can test with the Hart engine, but you can only upgrade it once it is in the car I'm afraid!

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 16 Dec 2012, 11:26

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Brabham would like to take a swing at increasing engine reliability (medium).
Also:

PERKINS WINNER!

0-5 - Detrimental
6-57 - Star Prize
58-100 - Not what you're looking for

31 - We have a winner!

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 16 Dec 2012, 14:10

Permission to say cock.

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 16 Dec 2012, 15:01

Restov would like a medium upgrade to the random reliability doo-dah. We don't quite know what that entails, but with 2 brake failures in 2 races, its probably necessary.

shinji wrote:So after that setback, Ligier would like to avail of testing at Paul Ricard. Other ACF teams are welcome to join us (oh yes, you guys wanted politics, so let's politick).

Restov will attend the test with Brancatelli, Nicchi and Gabbianni

Post by **Nuppiz** » 16 Dec 2012, 15:59

Medium chassis mass reduction. There's no point in trying to challenge turbo machines in power, so we should make the car as nimble as possible.

FMecha · Post by **FMecha** » 16 Dec 2012, 17:59

Ken Tyrrell wrote:I'll have [blah blah blah] ... and a small topspeed upgrade.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 16 Dec 2012, 18:07

takagi_for_the_win wrote:Restov would like a medium upgrade to the random reliability doo-dah. We don't quite know what that entails, but with 2 brake failures in 2 races, its probably necessary.

0-5 - Detrimental
6-55 - Success
56-100 - Failure

6 - We'll see if it actually helps you

Nuppiz wrote:Medium chassis mass reduction. There's no point in trying to challenge turbo machines in power, so we should make the car as nimble as possible.

0-5 - What do you mean you used lead?
6-55 - Minus some mass
56-100 - Oh.

43 - That could come in handy

FMecha wrote:
Ken Tyrrell wrote:I'll have [blah blah blah] ... and a small topspeed upgrade.

0-5 - Why is the car slower?
6-65 - Ah, yes.
66-100 - Bathplug

77 - Bad luck

Oh, FISA have issued Didier Pironi a caution for his involvement in the crash.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 16 Dec 2012, 23:16

pasta_maldonado wrote:
This wrote: Increase engine reliability, a small one, for RAM please. Actually, can i test with the Hart engine and develop that one instead?

You can test with the Hart engine, but you can only upgrade it once it is in the car I'm afraid!

Okay, then instead a small Decrease overall body drag, that sould not influence the engine's behaviour a lot. The test will take part with the Hart.

tristan1117 · Post by **tristan1117** » 16 Dec 2012, 23:20

Large speed increase para Rebaque please.

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 17 Dec 2012, 01:23

Do I not get my turn on the upgrade lottery? :cry:

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 17 Dec 2012, 03:16

It's going to be a medium engine torque upgrade for Williams, please.

The Lukas · Post by **The Lukas** » 17 Dec 2012, 16:13

Ensign would like to take a swing at increasing engine reliability

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 17 Dec 2012, 18:26

JJMonty wrote:Do I not get my turn on the upgrade lottery?

Oops - sorry, I missed/forgot about your request for an upgrade! :oops:

JJMonty wrote:Audi would like to apply for a large upgrade in reliability!

0-5 - You should know this
6-45 - Celebration!
46-100 - Tears?

38 - Will this see a marked improvement?

This wrote:Okay, then instead a small Decrease overall body drag, that sould not influence the engine's behaviour a lot. The test will take part with the Hart.

0-5 - Detrimental
6-65 - Sucess
66-100 - Failure

26 - Success, and you can introduce the Hart any any time you wish

tristan1117 wrote:Large speed increase para Rebaque please.

0-5 - Why?
6-45 - Qualification?
46-100 - Siesta?

99 - You can draw your own conclusions from that

Phoenix wrote:It's going to be a medium engine torque upgrade for Williams, please.

0-5 - Anger Management courses needed?
6-55 - Fire up the Honda
56-100 - Fire up the Quattro and look for the nearest Job centre

54 - Mmn, torquey goodness

The Lukas wrote:Ensign would like to take a swing at increasing engine reliability

What size, small, medium or large? And Ladislav Sedlak is available to drive after the Belgian GP.

Teams currently testing:

Paul Ricard (ACF teams only) (1 day)
Ligier - Jacques Laffite, Ed Kevin
McLaren - Derek Warwick, Guilluame Gauthier, Derek Daly
JLD - Rupert Keegan, Pierre Depault, Michael Bleekemolen
Renault - Carlos Reutemann, Jean-Pierre Jabouille
Restov - Valentino Nicchi, Gianfranco Brancatelli, Beppe Gabbiani

Osterreichring (1 day)
Audi - Jochen Mass (Target 100 laps)

Monza (1 day)
Ferrari - Gilles Villeneuve, Keke Rosberg, Rene Arnoux

Brands Hatch (1 day)
RAM(Hart) - Jan Lammers, Nigel Mansell

Deadline for announcing participation in tests is Friday 21st December 23:00 GMT!

You can test at any track, except temporary tracks.

The Lukas · Post by **The Lukas** » 17 Dec 2012, 19:14

The Lukas wrote:Ensign would like to take a swing at increasing engine reliability

What size, small, medium or large? And Ladislav Sedlak is available to drive after the Belgian GP.

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Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 17 Dec 2012, 19:15

pasta_maldonado wrote:
Phoenix wrote:It's going to be a medium engine torque upgrade for Williams, please.

0-5 - Anger Management courses needed?
6-55 - Fire up the Honda
56-100 - Fire up the Quattro and look for the nearest Job centre

54 - Mmn, torquey goodness

Phew, that was a close shave

RonDenisDeletraz · Post by **RonDenisDeletraz** » 17 Dec 2012, 23:21

Can Lotus get a medium top speed upgrade

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 17 Dec 2012, 23:26

Brabham would like to test at Paul Ricard with both drivers. The day before the ACF teams do theirs.

Post by **Londoner** » 17 Dec 2012, 23:47

Wolf will ask for a large decrease of the mass of their chassis.

Wolf would also like to schedule a test session at Brands Hatch.

JJMonty · Post by **JJMonty** » 13 Jan 2013, 02:18

Ere........ what ever happened to this?

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 13 Jan 2013, 10:07

JJMonty wrote:Ere........ what ever happened to this?

After my Bilogy GCSES exam on Monday, expect some more action

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 19 Jan 2013, 10:35

Sorry about the delay with this, I was mega busy over the Christmas period and into January, and I wanted to only continue when I knew I had the time.

Here's an update list of who's testing:

Paul Ricard (1 day)
Brabham - Larry Perkins, Nelson Piquet

Paul Ricard (ACF teams only) (1 day)
Ligier - Jacques Laffite, Ed Kevin
McLaren - Derek Warwick, Guilluame Gauthier, Derek Daly
JLD - Rupert Keegan, Pierre Depault, Michael Bleekemolen
Renault - Carlos Reutemann, Jean-Pierre Jabouille
Restov - Valentino Nicchi, Gianfranco Brancatelli, Beppe Gabbiani

Osterreichring (1 day)
Audi - Jochen Mass (Target 100 laps)

Monza (1 day)
Ferrari - Gilles Villeneuve, Keke Rosberg, Rene Arnoux
Merzario - Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi, Simone Guidetti

Brands Hatch (1 day)
RAM(Hart) - Jan Lammers, Nigel Mansell
Wolf -

The Lukas wrote:Ensign would like to take a swing at increasing engine reliability

0-5 - Bad times, bad times
6-45 - Jackpot Joy.
46-100 - Nothing to see here, move along.

67! - Unfortunately, Ensign didn't get that upgrade

eurobrun wrote:Can Lotus get a medium top speed upgrade

0-5 - The dark side of the FORCE.
6-55 - Faster
56-100 - The Same.

41! - Will the Lotuses streak ahead out front like a bad remake of The Full Monty?

East Londoner wrote:Wolf will ask for a large decrease of the mass of their chassis.

Wolf would also like to schedule a test session at Brands Hatch.

Can you confirm who is going to be driving for Wolf at the test? I've also assumed you want to test alongside RAM, if this isn't the case let me know.

0-5 - Lead rear wing fited
6-45 - Light as..... an atom of Hydrogen.
46-100 - The same weight.....as before.

78! - Unlucky for Wolf, there.

Post by **DemocalypseNow** » 19 Jan 2013, 12:05

Merzario will go to Ferrari's Monza test. Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi and Simone Guidetti will drive.

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 19 Jan 2013, 13:14

Stramala [kostas22] wrote:Merzario will go to Ferrari's Monza test. Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi and Simone Guidetti will drive.

Confirmed.

And also, if any of you have rFactor, I can package the F1 1980 files up for you if you'd like...

Aerospeed · Post by **Aerospeed** » 19 Jan 2013, 13:20

Not sure what test I'm going in but getting a large body drag upgrade will do fine

pasta_maldonado · Post by **pasta_maldonado** » 19 Jan 2013, 13:35

JeremyMcClean wrote:Not sure what test I'm going in but getting a large body drag upgrade will do fine

Ferrari already applied for an upgrade, before Christmas.

Alfa, McLaren, Renault, JLD, Ligier, Merzario, Ferrari, Shadow, Brabham, Restov, Osella, Tyrrell, Audi, RAM, Rebaque, Williams, Ensign, Lotus, and Wolf have upgraded.

Oh, and I'm taking Arrows away from Pamphlet, he hasn't showed up in ages. Arrows is available for anyone to take over, or one of the fictional or smaller teams can merge with Arrows.

pycku · Post by **pycku** » 19 Jan 2013, 13:38

I'm interested in getting the team

takagi_for_the_win · Post by **takagi_for_the_win** » 19 Jan 2013, 14:01

pasta_maldonado wrote:
JeremyMcClean wrote:Not sure what test I'm going in but getting a large body drag upgrade will do fine

Ferrari already applied for an upgrade, before Christmas.

Alfa, McLaren, Renault, JLD, Ligier, Merzario, Ferrari, Shadow, Brabham, Restov, Osella, Tyrrell, Audi, RAM, Rebaque, Williams, Ensign, Lotus, and Wolf have upgraded.

Oh, and I'm taking Arrows away from Pamphlet, he hasn't showed up in ages. Arrows is available for anyone to take over, or one of the fictional or smaller teams can merge with Arrows.

If thats the case, can Patrese test with Restov as well then?