Known Issue Brands Hatch Grand Prix has a hole at the bottom of Paddock Hill

Discussion in 'Community Support' started by Scotty G, Mar 18, 2021.

  1. Scotty G

    Scotty G Member

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    We did the 2hr endurance race last night, and at least 4 drivers running in the Skylines were hitting a "pothole" at the bottom of Paddock Hill, there is no real evidence of track damage (like a sinkhole in the track).
    This destroyed one car and another had 50% suspension damage after a hit.

    Is this an issue with the meshing of the track? or just a bad combo of suspension and vertical load.
     
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  2. Skidmark

    Skidmark Well-Known Member

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    Were you running GT4s?

    I'm not sure there's a pothole (I don't know) but I have found that running a little wide onto the kerbs in the BMW GT4 does terminal damage to the suspension.

    I just assumed it was the lateral (vertical?) loads in what is a fairly fast corner being such that eventually - consistently around lap 8 for me - the suspension gives way completely. I just took the lesson as being to keep off those kerbs!!

    Would be interested to learn if it is the kerbs (as I assumed) or something more sinister... :eek:
     
  3. Scotty G

    Scotty G Member

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    Seeing the lines taken by the cars seems to be the kerb is in play, but there is a crooked line on the track in the texture.
     
  4. Christian G

    Christian G Topological Agitator Beta tester

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    Acknowledged. Looks like an art issue so there's no impromptu fix, but it will get sorted asap.
     
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  5. Skidmark

    Skidmark Well-Known Member

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    Well there you go. Well spotted @Scotty G
     
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  6. Scotty G

    Scotty G Member

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    I can't take full credit. A keen eyed player running on a super screen noticed it. I just confirmed.
     
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  7. Triple Jay

    Triple Jay New Member

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    Just to inform, issue also exists at Brands Hatch Indy. Date 19.07.2021

    If proof needed, it can be seen here at 4:40, watch for 2 cars ahead, light blue/orange stripe "F. Ückert".

    &t=280
     
  8. Andi Goodwin

    Andi Goodwin Moderator Beta tester

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    sorry didnt mentiion earlier ; its in the bug tracker

    please remember its holiday period of the year

    Andi
     
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  9. Triple Jay

    Triple Jay New Member

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    Thanks for confirming. Yes, well deserved holiday! : )

    Cheers, Jörn