GT 5

guil

i'm not fussy, whichever ya can send tonight will help, thanks
prettly please idleater lol

irish_stevo815

Right you are, I'll send one shortly. If i'm on after 12 i'll send the other. If not it'll be over the weekend sometime.

irish_stevo815

Accept my Friend Request so I can send you on a car. I'm headin out shortly.

guil

just did now, thanks

guil

got the volvo stevo thanks, i'll send it back to you in a while

Kintarō Hattori

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

The following are available to whoever wants them. Each has been tuned enough to easily win their respective race. Just pass them on once you're done with it:

Peugeot 207 GTI
TVR Tuscan Speed 6 - Will be given away tonight
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
AMD Mercedes Benz 190 Touring Car - Given away

Also available from the previous Seasonal Event and which you can still race are:

Volkswagen Golf
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Dodge Challenger
Toyota Supra

PSN id is liamandagnieszka

The above are still available if anyone wants to save a few credits.

guil

wouldnt mind one of them kintaro, i have the challenger but none of the others thanks

guil

i've just got the i-miev from idleater so either the golf or supra will do kintaro

Kintarō Hattori

guil wrote: »

i've just got the i-miev from idleater so either the golf or supra will do kintaro

OK I'll send you on the Golf after 12 tonight.

Bigcheeze

I've just started using a wheel. Good fun once I did about 20 laps and got used to it.

Couple of questions: is manual transmission faster than automatic ? If so, when is the optimal time to change gear....when revs are at the red or when the rev limiter kicks in ?

Is it quicker to switch off all driving aids.....assuming you can keep it on the track ?

Are there settings for the wheel ? All I can change is stength of feedback 1 to 10.

It's a driving force gt

guil

to know when to change, check the cars specs in your garage
it will say x bhp @7600 or similar, change gear in or around that mark

i always have all aids off and i'm not sure bout the settings for the wheel

guil

schwimmenwagen here if anyone wants it
psn is guil07, look at my sig for my other cars aswell

Testament1

guil wrote: »

schwimmenwagen here if anyone wants it
psn is guil07, look at my sig for my other cars aswell

I'll take that off ya if you dont mind?! PSN is robmcs88.

Testament1

Bigcheeze wrote: »

Is it quicker to switch off all driving aids.....assuming you can keep it on the track ?

The higher the setting you have for traction control the more you're going to be slowed down through corners as TC limits the power you can use through a corner to try and prevent wheel spin. You'll be faster through corners with TC either off or at a low setting, provided you learn a bit of throttle control.
For something like the NASCAR races its best to drive with ALL aids off as you'll get crucified otherwise, especially in Daytona!

guil

Testament1 wrote: »

I'll take that off ya if you dont mind?! PSN is robmcs88.

no problem it will be tomorrow before i can send it to ya

Testament1

Ya thats fine, probably wont be playing much of it tonight anyway. First night back in college so theres beer to be had instead

Quazzie

I finally got around to adding you, but I never got a chance to send you a car yet. Let me know what ya need, and I'll send it on to you.

Kintarō Hattori

Testament1 wrote: »

I'll take that off ya if you dont mind?! PSN is robmcs88.

Can I get it after you?

Testament1

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Can I get it after you?

Ya if guil doesnt need it back I can send it on to you no problem.

guil

Yeah just pass it on I won't need it back

Minstrel27

Can anyone advise on the best event for progressing through to a higher level B-Spec. Currently on Level 27 B-Spec and it seems to be taking an age to get higher.

Testament1

guil wrote: »

Yeah just pass it on I won't need it back

Cool. Kintaro I'll send you on the car when I'm done with it so.

Simply Red

Minstrel27 wrote: »

Can anyone advise on the best event for progressing through to a higher level B-Spec. Currently on Level 27 B-Spec and it seems to be taking an age to get higher.

When you get to level 28 youll unlock the indy 500 endurance race, that race gives a decent amount of xp and only takes around 2 and a half hours to
complete in any of the race cars, thats the race i focused on most for levelling up b spec. Basically avoid any races other than the endurance ones, which give the most xp, heres a good guide on them

Quazzie

guil wrote: »

Ride Height------------ -20 / -20
Springs-----------------11.5 (F) / 12.5 (R)
Dampers (Ext'n)-------6 (F) / 5 (R)
Dampers (comp)-------5 (F) / 4 (R)
Anti-Roll Bars-----------6 / 5
Camber------------------1.5 (F) / 1.5 (R)
Toe-----------------------0.00 (F) / + 0.40 (R)
LSD----------------------9-36-18
Brakes-------------------5/4
Downforce---------------Maximum F & R
Speed/gear..................debatable, but 155 to 162 will work.

The key to winning this event is getting a grid with the Chaparral 2J  lined up to start in the 3rd row. This may be around the 8th time you  try the race. He will get tangled up in a wreck at least once and get  turned around. After that, it's an easy win

I did all this with a Toyota 7 that has everything done to it, and my B-Driver went from finishing 5th to finishing 10th.

Kev_ps3

We have got a few free spots available to anyone interested in joining the GT championship we run every Sunday night. We are only 3 races in so you can still challenge for top spot:D
Anyone interested put your name down in this thread
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056136011&page=10

Idleater

I've finished with Kintaro's tvr for the seasonal race. Another 1 careful owner from new, low mileage...

Kintarō Hattori

There's still a Peugeot 207 GTI and an Alfa if anyone needs them. Also, the Supra race generates quite a bit of cash if anyone wants a car for that.

GavRedKing

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

There's still a Peugeot 207 GTI and an Alfa if anyone needs them. Also, the Supra race generates quite a bit of cash if anyone wants a car for that.

I'll take either of them if ya dont mind, didnt get much GT5 in this weekend with matches and silly b-days

Cheers,

PSN : GAVREDKING09

Idleater

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

There's still a Peugeot 207 GTI and an Alfa if anyone needs them. Also, the Supra race generates quite a bit of cash if anyone wants a car for that.

Which is the supra race? The JTCC one? I think I had bought the nsx for the A-spec JTCC races and used that if it is the special events race you are referring to.

Just saw the price on the Schwimmwagen 625000cr to win 800000cr FFS :rolleyes:
Double :rolleyes: considering you win the bloody Kubelwagen along the way.

The XP though make it a worthwhile outlay. I've been going through a few normal a spec races and find winning 2000XP's and 17500cr a bit of a let down

Idleater

gavredking wrote: »

I'll take either of them if ya dont mind,

I'll send you my 207 later if you like.

GavRedKing

Idleater wrote: »

I'll send you my 207 later if you like.

Cool :cool: No rush mate.

I'll return ASAP.

Kintarō Hattori

gavredking wrote: »

I'll take either of them if ya dont mind, didnt get much GT5 in this weekend with matches and silly b-days

Cheers,

PSN : GAVREDKING09

As someone else is sending you the 207 I'll send on the Alfa.

Idleater wrote: »

Which is the supra race? The JTCC one? I think I had bought the nsx for the A-spec JTCC races and used that if it is the special events race you are referring to.

Just saw the price on the Schwimmwagen 625000cr to win 800000cr FFS :rolleyes:
Double :rolleyes: considering you win the bloody Kubelwagen along the way.

The XP though make it a worthwhile outlay. I've been going through a few normal a spec races and find winning 2000XP's and 17500cr a bit of a let down

The Supra is needed for one of the races from the last round of Seasonal Events. It's either the last or second last race I think.

GavRedKing

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

As someone else is sending you the 207 I'll send on the Alfa.

Perfect, cheers.

I'll send back ASAP.

On a sidenote, is anybody close to level 40 on A-Spec?

Im at 27 at the moment and if it wasnt for the Seasonal Races I reckon I'd be still low 20's.

Thank you Polyphony Digital :pac:

Kintarō Hattori

gavredking wrote: »

Perfect, cheers.

I'll send back ASAP.

On a sidenote, is anybody close to level 40 on A-Spec?

Im at 27 at the moment and if it wasnt for the Seasonal Races I reckon I'd be still low 20's.

Thank you Polyphony Digital :pac:

Level 28 here and it'll be a long long time I think before we hit 40. The Seasonal Events are excellent for progression but it's still a slow slog.

No need to send the Alfa back, just send it onto someone else.

GavRedKing

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Level 28 here and it'll be a long long time I think before we hit 40. The Seasonal Events are excellent for progression but it's still a slow slog.

No need to send the Alfa back, just send it onto someone else.

I think I'll go back to trying gold all the licenses and special events anyway in the mean time.

The money in the seasonal events are a good incintive but its all about the EXP for me.

Next person that wants the Alfa 8C drop me a line and I'll send it on.

guil

I'll send the schwimmenwagen to testament in a while and if anyone is after any more cars have a look at my sig

guil

Has anyone got any of the level 5 cars. Te only 1 I have is the schwimmenwagen

johnmcdnl

can we have a separate thread for all the car trading please can't we just have a thread to talk about the game and it's ups and downs tips tricks and general **** about it... all that seems to go on this thread of late is guys swapping cars

Minstrel27

johnmcdnl wrote: »

can we have a separate thread for all the car trading please can't we just have a thread to talk about the game and it's ups and downs tips tricks and general **** about it... all that seems to go on this thread of late is guys swapping cars

This isn't a bad idea.

sticksman

Has anybody bought the Gran Turismo Formula 1 car? I have 6m credits and am wondering whether I should spend 5m on one car.

guil

sticksman wrote: »

Has anybody bought the Gran Turismo Formula 1 car? I have 6m credits and am wondering whether I should spend 5m on one car.

its really good BUT ya have to be very careful with the accelerator

sticksman

guil wrote: »

its really good BUT ya have to be very careful with the accelerator

What sort of prize money and exp are given away in the championship for this car do you know?

guil

for the formula GT race ya get a caterham seven fireblade as a prize and i havent a clue bout credits somewhere said 91500, wether thats per race or for the championship i dont know

Testament1

The Formula GT is well worth it, especially for making easy progress in B-Spec. Besides you'll need it for the Formula GT championship anyway. It can be a bit of a handful of times alright.

Oh ya guil cheers for the Scwimmwagen, it was a pretty handy race.

Quazzie

Can someone send me on the Scwimmwagen when they are finished with it?

Minstrel27

sticksman wrote: »

Has anybody bought the Gran Turismo Formula 1 car? I have 6m credits and am wondering whether I should spend 5m on one car.

It is worth it for B-Spec. It can be a bastard to handle though as I am finding out and you will need to buy it at some stage anyway.

tonydude

sticksman wrote: »

Has anybody bought the Gran Turismo Formula 1 car? I have 6m credits and am wondering whether I should spend 5m on one car.

Gimme your psn Id and ill buy it for you and gift it onto ya, ive 18 mill

sticksman

tonydude wrote: »

Gimme your psn Id and ill buy it for you and gift it onto ya, ive 18 mill

Ha thanks but I gave in to temptation and bought it last night anyway.

Anybody win the touring car race in the Nurburgring in the Seasonal Events? Used the Lexus Is-F touring car for it and still finished 15 seconds behind the TT. I'd say you get 1.5m for finishing first so well worth winning.

Testament1

sticksman wrote: »

Anybody win the touring car race in the Nurburgring in the Seasonal Events? Used the Lexus Is-F touring car for it and still finished 15 seconds behind the TT.

Yep I used the Astra Touring car fully tuned. Easy enough race to win. Have you the IS-F tuned up?

GavRedKing

sticksman wrote: »

Anybody win the touring car race in the Nurburgring in the Seasonal Events?

I had an Audi TT RM of some description that was agbout 100 BHP more then the normal and I won the race easy enough, dont know how I came acros this car, I think I won it somewhere if im honest.

A buddy bought a Calibra a few weeks back as he always loved them and he blitzed the race.