I really would like to try to build something other then mainstream. Can’t wait to try some things 
are we still going to be able to make SOHC V8’s with more than 2 valves?
Did I forget to enter my car?
Dammit!
Ok, so you sent your car to @ramthecowy, not for me. He did sent it to me asap, but I had computer issues and had to re-download every car, except yours, since it wasn’t at my PM.
I didn’t need to, but since I did got your car anyway I’ll check it and if it is under the rules I’ll do the runs and update the results.
Next time please send it to me, right?
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Yeah, sorry about that.
Results updated! (since yesterday)
But “we have a problem, Houston.” Now we have a tie for 3rd position, between @FrankNSTein and @nialloftara, so we’ve decided to advance one of the news for the next round: our official track!
After a lot of thinking and discussions we came with what is an great track for this challenge with the perfect complexity to match the participants strength!
We present you the track that could be base for a great game on the future: The Beginners Course!
Both the participants will run one lap at this course, the fastast one will take the bronze trophy!
The results are:
@FrankNSTein: 44.24s
@nialloftara: 44.45s
Congratulations, to FrankNSTein again for the 3rd place!
We hope you all like the new track!
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Can you tell us when the new rules will be published?
Probably Monday, I’ll do the engines re-balancing this weekend.
Just one thing i thought about, but what do you think about a Power-Limit like max. 400hp. I think that mark everyone can reach so even beginners don’t become overpowerd to much. So you can build a lighter (smaler) engine with a small power band, or you can use a big engine with a wide power-band.
And one penalty for the “fast” ones could be a limited fuel consumption.
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These are really good ideas.
I think with that kind of rules alot different engines will be used, maybe even 380 or 350 hp can be the maximum. So the possibilities will become even more. And next season the turbo´s will not overpower everyone. So even smal engines with alot boost pressure can compete with the others.
And you can choose to build a smaler engine with more qualitiy sliders up (more expensive but lighter), or you chose a heavier engine and can use more quality sliders at the other things
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Yeah, I was thinking that 400hp was a little too much, that 350hp would be enough. This would open more room for another improvements and experiments, like morphing the body to get a better weight distribution or trying ti get a better suspension setup.
That was my thoughts ,too. And if you will set a minimum weight , we will get a really close competition with w wide range of different competitors, i think. Something like 350hp and minimum 1000kg for 17000bucks. Max 225 tyres and so on
what if we tie weight to max hp/displacement or tire width or something like that?
I think that would become to complicated
Actually the old ATC did this:
No minimum weight for cars that have engines smaller than 3000ccm,
smaller than 4000ccm is 800 kg, smaller than 5000 ccm 900 and so on. If
you are crazy enogh for a 9000ccm engine, its 1300kg
So we could adapt it to our reality. The lighter cars this last round had around 850kg, while the heavier had around 1200kg.
But I think that with that the hp-limit would be a little redundant.
Yeah and as we wre known as the beginners league i think one minimum weight and one max power is easier to handle for all.
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Welcom to the ABL: it’s time for round 3! It’s
#1974/1975!
Here are your rules:
- Maximum tyre width still 245mm
- Any undertrays allowed
- Maximum cost is $17000 at 0% markup
- Again, they need to run on Regular fuel (91 RON/87 AKI)
- Advanced safety required
###Banned stuff
- Negative quality sliders
- V12s
- Wings and lips
- LMP and other endurance style bodies
###Engines
- Maximum 325 horsepower/242kW
- Minimum 25 reliability
- At least one baffled muffler
###Winners punishment
@Newtonmeter, @koolkei and @FrankNSTein your cars will have a max budget of $15,999 
###Don’t forget to read the OP for the constant rules!
(eg minimum cooling required, headlights+taillights+handles required, etc)
###Tracks
- Beginners Course
- SPL 1/2 mile drag race
- Willowbanks Raceway (1/4 mile)
- Circuit de Monaco
- Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
- Suzuka Circuit
###Deadline
You have until the 24th of January at 23:59CET to enter your cars.
Send in your cars to @Nomade0013. Cars should be named like this:
Model: ABL74/75 - Username
Trim : Brand (optional) - Model - Trim (optional)
Family: ABL74/75 - Username
Trim: Engine Name - Trim (optional)
Give us two days to discuss and finalize the rule set, and scrutineering begins on the 25th.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. As always, feedback on the ruleset, the presentation, the layout, anything is welcome.
Have fun, and wish you all the best of luck! 
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Don’t you think that’s too much of a punishment?
So this season is about 16 Valves and how to use them.
One dollar punishment is a bit over the top or?