Quote from Vain :

Either the technical failures should be realistic or not existant. Random technical failures don't add anything to the "competition" between racers, because they are random.
The gearbox may fail when a driving team decides to flatshift in a 24h endurance-race, but it should never fail "randomly". LFS is about competition, not luck. Or am I wrong?

Vain

I 3000% Agree, the only tecnical failures can be are the ones derived of bad use, like burn tires, or brake fading for example . i think preserve damage from Qualify to Race could be a good thing.

Quote from Lord_Verminaard :

Say what?? Well, the TDI is a 1.9 and is quite old technology. The head design is pretty much the same as all of VW's older IDI diesels from the 80's. Direct injection is nothing new, but I guess you could call the fancy computer controls "new technology". And you think the 1.8T is old?? Name another 4-cylinder car with 20 valves and progressive-intake timing?? I worked for VW for two years, I dont think you are going to sneak any VW facts past me.

Point is, every car in the world is compared to every car in the world. Sure, some might have advantages in other areas, but why do you think Honda Civics race Camaros on the drag strip? Not the smartest idea for the Honda driver but I've seen a few Civics beat Camaros. (my Camaro, for example)

I know a rally team here in the states that races a tuned TDI FWD Golf. They are competing in classes with SRT4 Neons, and Mitsu EVO's, and a few others, some turbo, some AWD, and they are winning many events. Some would say that there is no chance against the EVO but they are making it work somehow.

Brendan

The most avanced diesel technology is Common Rail , Mercedes, Honda and a lot of brands use it (except VAG), is more progresive and enlarge a lot engine live (i know of 250000km JTD engines with considerable agresive use, and runs like first day without problems.), (o! a detail this tech was developed by Fiat Group , and sold to Bosch group for build and expand it, Fiat desestimated TDi tech because an abusive use detroy engines).

and i don't talk about FSI. engines... the worst and expensive Direct fuel injection implementation...

Someone says : German knows a lot how to press screws, and Italians says how to do.

I don't continue in this line because this is a offtopic..
mi opinion is , is not needed Diesel engines in LFS.

Quote from Lord_Verminaard :

Well, 1, the 150 bhp golf IS TURBO, the 1.8t to be exact. It did come in a 150hp version. Actually, the 150PD diesel "TDI-GTI" is faster than the 180 hp GTI if I remember correctly.

And 2nd, Diesels can rev to 6000 rpm + if tuned properly. The 1.8T, even modified, doesnt do much past 6000 rpm.

Diesels have been showing up in various forms of motorsports lately and are VERY competitive. Also, the fuel economy savings over a long race really play into the strategy and make for some interesting results.

I say go for it.

Brendan

you cant compare a 2000cc TDi with a modest(i think old) 1800cc Turbo engine ,the VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) 1800cc is not a good example of a efective engine. i think is the oposite of effectiviness
(is possible you think old tecnology TDi vs Petrol Old Technology ).

the Honda civic 2.0 16V -> 200cv WITHOUT Supercharger.
Alfaromeo 1.6 TS -> 180bhp with autodelta supercharger and tuning
Alfaromeo 2.0 TS -> 230bhp with autodelta superchager and tuning.
www.autodelta.co.uk

Quote from Dj-Aeri :

I want a Jhon Deere tractor for de S2 Final

lol

lol , fastest lap at blgp , mmmm 10 minutes ? lol

Quote from jmkz :

A diesel sport car would be cool indeed

I've been driving a Golf TDI with 150BHP the past year and it's a blast, and I'm pretty sure it will put up a great fight in race against a similar powered petrol car.

The Golf GTI with 150BHP petrol was actually a bit slower than the Diesel version

Off course, 2 reasons because Golf 150 bhp Diesel is faster than Petrol One,

1- Diesel has Turbocharged, try petrol unit with a turbocharger mmm more than 200 bhp easy , is not at same level of technology.

2- At city and daily use the planar torque curve of a diesel is more easy to take it power than a petrol one, that you need to move engine to rev high to take all its power.

I think introduce diesel cars in lfs is not logical.

a very useful is change brake balance to rear ,for less front tyres abuse on a race , or because tyres aren't hot and in this premature conditions is better load more brake at rear.

I working on a cockpit and i think that will be very useful , that we can use a joystick axis or pair of button to change brake balance , and anti roll values directly .

i was searching forum and only found posibility of map indicators, and I add to this FF force, engine start, and camera button. (if we can get one less process running much better)

A question for Scawen :P, when will be available the FF Shifter on controller options ? i am waiting it since i suggested it by email, year ago.

off course first finish your kitchen :P

Quote from steve :

Yes and yes, and its the best FF wheel out there right now

I think is the best finished wheel , but not the best enginered, i never forget
the optical sensor on Microsoft Sidewinder Wheel Force Feedback , it is
extremely precise.