First Race in the Fourza Trans-Am Series In an Hour

"SVTyler" (svtyler) 01/03/2015 at 15:00 • Filed to: Fourza

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T-minus 60 minutes until the start of the season! If you missed my post yesterday, we'll be racing at Sebring and assigning our own balance-of-performance adjustments for this race. Target time's 2:24, follow !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! guidelines before you start adding additional upgrades. See you all out on track.

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CaptDale - is secretly British > SVTyler 01/02/2015 at 18:07

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Now I need a X-Box 1, Forza, and a new tv..... Sponsors anyone ;)

Viggen > SVTyler 01/02/2015 at 18:17

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It's 50/50 on if I'll be there. I'd hate to miss Sebring since I've done most of the Javelin's testing there.

camaroboy68ss > CaptDale - is secretly British 01/02/2015 at 18:17

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this is on the 360 on Forza 4

John Bulzacchelli > SVTyler 01/02/2015 at 18:22

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This is seriously cool. I won't be home in time for this race. but will definitely participate in future races!

CaptDale - is secretly British > SVTyler 01/02/2015 at 18:24

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:/ Damn I wouldn't make it anyway, unless I started playing at work... that wouldn't be a problem right? I mean I work at a dealership, I could put their logo on my car and call it "work" ;)

CaptDale - is secretly British > camaroboy68ss 01/02/2015 at 18:24

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I saw after reading rules.... still my issues stand lol. Damn me and my PS superiority complex.

area man > CaptDale - is secretly British 01/02/2015 at 18:26

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Haha I just got a 360 for Xmas and I'm having the same issue - it's still in the box b/c I haven't gotten around to picking up Fourza, but inside there's a little voice that still says But... but... it's an Xbox! What are you doing??

area man > SVTyler 01/02/2015 at 18:27

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I want to participate in future events, but I can't do it tomorrow. Also haven't even set up my xbox live acct yet.

CaptDale - is secretly British > area man 01/02/2015 at 18:29

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Good, just let it collect dust ;) jk

John Bulzacchelli > SVTyler 01/02/2015 at 18:45

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Have some 1969 TransAm footage to hold yourselves over!

camaroboy68ss > SVTyler 01/02/2015 at 20:46

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Got my 69 Z/28 all ready to go, gonna put it up till tomorrow

Viggen > SVTyler 01/02/2015 at 21:12

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After a five lap shoot out the best I got was 2:26.629. Applying necessary upgrades for almost a three second gap is going to shoot the PI way up.

SVTyler > Viggen 01/02/2015 at 23:43

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Kampf was at a 562 or something IIRC and he got around 3 seconds off. Could be completely wrong on that number but whatever you gotta do.

SVTyler > area man 01/02/2015 at 23:45

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Well get on it man, this series is gonna be awesome. What's your gamertag? Even if you can't race we can still get you into the car club.

Viggen > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 00:20

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I got to an average 2:24 with a PI of 572.

SVTyler > John Bulzacchelli 01/03/2015 at 00:24

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What's your gamertag so we can get you into the car club? Even if you can't race in this one we should get you in anyways.

SVTyler > Viggen 01/03/2015 at 00:33

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Not so bad I guess, that's probably the PI most people will have to add. What did that do to your HP numbers?

Viggen > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 00:46

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385hp. Mostly street parts on the engine. Cams were what gave me the biggest increase. Also did as much additional weight trimming as possible.

Driving auto

John Bulzacchelli > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 01:32

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Awesome. Gamertag is JohnnyBalls 55.

I don't race much any more, but used to be pretty decent. Just a heads up, I may have a pretty steep handicap curve as I get back into the swing of it - don't think I was sand bagging! haha

SVTyler > John Bulzacchelli 01/03/2015 at 08:58

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Invite sent. And no worries about speed, it'll probably be a few races before we completely sort the BoP adjustments out anyways.

Tohru > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 10:34

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God, I hate Sebring. It has no redeeming qualities at all. It's narrow, the scenery sucks, the kerbing is deliberately designed to unsettle the car right off the track, and there isn't a single good corner on the whole bloody thing.

I've got the Barracuda. At A550, I could only do a 2:28. In order to consistently hit a 2:24, I had to add a +42 BOP adjustment - the maximum PI achievable on the car under the rules. On one lap I was able to hit a 2:23.5, but only once.

Viggen > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 10:52

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Well I won't be able to race. This sucks.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:04

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Just so I understand this right, the target time is the time we have to get for each lap right? I've gotta run to gamestop and grab a 1 month card and a mic before this starts!

SVTyler > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/03/2015 at 15:05

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Yeah, or around that time. Most people will probably be slower thanks to traffic or whatever but ideally that's the time you want to set.

SVTyler > Viggen 01/03/2015 at 15:05

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:(

camaroboy68ss > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:05

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Im jacked up and ready to go!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:09

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And A550 only yes?

SVTyler > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/03/2015 at 15:14

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Start at A550 and go from there. Like the post said, target time is 2:24 so build your car to spec and then add PI.

SVTyler > camaroboy68ss 01/03/2015 at 15:14

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Cool, make sure to tell whoever's running the lobby that I'll be on at exactly 4, I have some stuff to take care of before.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:17

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Oh crap! I thought it was build to 550 and no higher! Shit, time to make last minute mods. Is there an actual limit then?

SVTyler > Tohru 01/03/2015 at 15:20

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Not my favorite track either but still... and that's fine, I doubt a lot of people will hit 2:24 thanks to traffic or whatever so you should be fine.

Autofixation > CaptDale - is secretly British 01/03/2015 at 15:21

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I'm at my dealership until 4...

SVTyler > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 01/03/2015 at 15:21

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Whatever gets you to setting a 2:24, that's really about it. Keep the stock engine I guess but otherwise go crazy.

TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:29

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The odds of me making this race are very slim. And if i do, my car will still be at 550, so there won't really be much point in me showing up at all.

RoboRed "The road to hell is paved with overturned Vanduras" > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:31

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That header image is glorious.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:32

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I'm going to miss this one. My xbox is in a box and I missed your post yesterday. Dammit. Oh well, the shrimp will have its revenge...

SVTyler > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 01/03/2015 at 15:34

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You still got 25 min to set everything up and get a few laps in! C'mon bro.

SVTyler > TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts 01/03/2015 at 15:34

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:( Well if you do show up we can wait a few minutes for you to upgrade your car I guess.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:39

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I'll give it a shot. Wait a bit for me.

SVTyler > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 01/03/2015 at 15:40

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Can do. We'll start by 4:30 if you're not on, I have to work at 6.

dr861 > camaroboy68ss 01/03/2015 at 15:46

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What's the massive hole in the trunk?

dr861 > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:46

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Do we just wait for an invite to the race? Already in the club, first race for me.

TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:47

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Ok, made it. But ill be using ever sevo d of the 15 minute grace.

SVTyler > dr861 01/03/2015 at 15:48

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Yeah, be on at 4 and the invite should pop up when we send a club-wide invite. Accept it and that's all you need to do.

SVTyler > TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts 01/03/2015 at 15:49

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Gotcha, Corey's going to be a little late too so no worries.

dr861 > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:49

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Sweetness.

TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:50

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The 15's still look hinky by the way.

SVTyler > TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts 01/03/2015 at 15:52

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But weight savings bro!

camaroboy68ss > dr861 01/03/2015 at 15:53

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fuel cap, it was the 60s quick fill system

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 15:59

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I'M IN. THIS THING LOOKS DANGEROUS BUT IM IN.

TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 16:01

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They look stupid. And make the cars handle worse.

dr861 > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 16:07

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No invite as of yet? Delay?

SVTyler > dr861 01/03/2015 at 16:09

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Sent an invite to the club, you getting anything?

dr861 > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 16:10

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nope and I'm in the club!

dr861 > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 16:11

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Boo yah thanks buddy!!

dr861 > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 16:12

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Dammit fail try again

dr861 > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 16:13

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There we go sweet.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Autofixation 01/03/2015 at 16:50

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We work till 5:00 pm Pacific time... Saturdays...

dr861 > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 17:22

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Thanks buddy. Great race! You caught up pretty good there, had quite a battle with corey for 3rd. Did I stick to the rules real good?

dr861 > camaroboy68ss 01/03/2015 at 17:45

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That was a good race buddy, my gamer tag is lentatom9 btw. I'm the massive chevelle.

dr861 > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 01/03/2015 at 17:47

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Good race buddy, I'm the massive chevelle.

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler 01/03/2015 at 20:18

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Totally forgot about this today. x_x

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > dr861 01/03/2015 at 21:48

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Yeah it got close towards the end. Sorry about all the bumping. Especially on the one really sharp turn.

dr861 > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 01/03/2015 at 21:50

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Sa'll good! "Rubbing is racing!"

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > dr861 01/03/2015 at 21:51

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I'm just surprised I was keeping up on the straights. I only had 327 hp in that Camaro.

dr861 > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 01/03/2015 at 21:55

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Keeping up, you were slaughtering me on the straights! I think all that Aero was killing my acceleration. My best time was 2:23.6. Your best was in the 2:22 range. I think it was me keeping up ;) But damn good race. Damn good.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > dr861 01/03/2015 at 22:17

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Which makes the whole 327 hp thing so weird. I have no idea why the Camaro is so fast. I haven't even tuned anything other than the gearbox. And that 2:22 was a complete fluke. Most of the time I was running 2:23's.

Local Miata Bro > CaptDale - is secretly British 01/03/2015 at 22:24

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I feel your pain I was at mine until 6cst and I am just a shit on porter

dr861 > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 01/03/2015 at 22:30

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Weight maybe? Although that doesn't make sense for Sebring, which is usually a POWER circuit as opposed to something like suzuka, where handling is more important. I also didn't change a thing with my tranny settings except for making it a race gearbox.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > dr861 01/03/2015 at 22:33

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It was only like 2750 lbs so that might be it. I'm surprised your Chevelle was that fast without tuning. Was it at A550?

SVTyler > Cherry_man1 01/03/2015 at 23:03

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C'mon man. Well the B450 race is next weekend. You should at least give one race a shot man, it's gonna be fun.

SVTyler > dr861 01/03/2015 at 23:16

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Glad to have you man, from what I saw you and Corey both raced pretty clean. Hopefully with the rules we put in place for next race everyone will finish as close as we did, I'm still trying to sort out the BoP adjustment system.

camaroboy68ss > TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts 01/03/2015 at 23:48

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15s is what they ran back in the day bro!

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler 01/04/2015 at 00:04

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Maybe but some drama happened today around that time and couldnt deal. Also might have my girl next weekend. maybe. all depends I also will be in Kansas City some time next week as well.

SVTyler > Cherry_man1 01/04/2015 at 01:04

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No worries man, whenever you can join our races. Today's was actually pretty close thanks to the BoP adjustments, still some kinks to work out, though. Should be sorted by the next round or two.

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler 01/04/2015 at 01:11

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Ya I just don't like being behind in the points though.

SVTyler > Cherry_man1 01/04/2015 at 01:28

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Well remember everyone missed like 2 or 3 races in the GT series so points-wise you should be fine. Just don't get locked out of your dorm room again.

Cherry_man1 > SVTyler 01/04/2015 at 01:29

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I'll be living at home =P but with a move soon.......idk how long I'll be out.

dr861 > SVTyler 01/04/2015 at 20:14

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Thanks buddy. Won't be there for the race on the 17th, but will definitely make the 31st.

SVTyler > dr861 01/04/2015 at 22:19

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Sounds good, see you then!

SVTyler > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 01/21/2015 at 17:38

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Hey man, what do you think of our BoP adjustment system, like is it pissing you off at all? I'm fine with dialing back my car as much as I have to, but we could always make the target time faster if need be. I just wanted to make sure the faster dudes were OK with it as well.

SVTyler > camaroboy68ss 01/21/2015 at 17:41

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Hey dude, just wanting to know what you think of our BoP system so far. Like, are you fine with dialing your car back like we have been, because we could always move the target time up a bit so you don't have to take off as much PI. No one's really complained about it but I wanted to check and see what the faster dudes thought.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > SVTyler 01/21/2015 at 19:09

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I'm fine with it as it is. Maybe make the target times a bit faster so we don't have to take as much off the cars. I would not reccomend making the times slower, though.