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03-18-2005, 07:25 PM
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done with finals time to... sleep 
03-19-2005, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by davo-cls
crap!!!!!! I was 50% done and auto-load says the game data is corrupted. The only option is to start a new profile.
i'm sorry to hear that. i'm going to make a copy of my game before i go any further.
03-19-2005, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
For those of you who have won the World Championship under professional events, what car did you use? I have tried the Z LM and CLK-GTR cars and I am not even coming close to winning. Any help would be much appreciated.
Only 2 divisions of the Extreme events are done right now, but more progress will be made over the weekend.
03-19-2005, 09:55 PM
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Did you guys buy trucks, light cars, roadsters, boxter engine cars, etc??? It bugs me that I have to buy cars I don't intend to keep so that I can advance to professional halls... 
03-19-2005, 11:07 PM
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any one have the Sauber Mercerdes C9 Race car?
I just got it and its my new favorite car.
I need to make a copy of my game, how much $$$ are memory cards these days??, im still using the same one since PS2 came out.
I just got it and its my new favorite car.
I need to make a copy of my game, how much $$$ are memory cards these days??, im still using the same one since PS2 came out.
03-19-2005, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy88
any one have the Sauber Mercerdes C9 Race car?
I just got it and its my new favorite car.
I need to make a copy of my game, how much $$$ are memory cards these days??, im still using the same one since PS2 came out.
I just got it and its my new favorite car.
I need to make a copy of my game, how much $$$ are memory cards these days??, im still using the same one since PS2 came out.
Friday night will now be my GT4 night. All other times, must be in 
mode.
03-20-2005, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
damn dude... I think you're the first here. congratz... you beat the damn F1 championship!?!?!?
it was the grand valley 300km.
03-20-2005, 03:53 PM
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Lola
Am I the only one who hates the Miata endurance race? I hated it in GT3, even more so in GT4 because its now a 4 fucking hours race.
There is no way I am gonna sit for such a boring race for 4 straight hours, right now my B-Spec driver is doing all works. (And only 100k for the prize money? You gotta be kidding...)
There is no way I am gonna sit for such a boring race for 4 straight hours, right now my
B-Spec driver is doing all works. (And only 100k for the prize money? You gotta be kidding...)
03-20-2005, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy88
it was the grand valley 300km.
03-20-2005, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cloudnine
Im having trouble finding the F1 mode.
what do i have to beat to get an F1 car, and where can i find the F1 races?
im so confused
what do i have to beat to get an F1 car, and where can i find the F1 races?
im so confused
03-20-2005, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MSZ
Am I the only one who hates the Miata endurance race? I hated it in GT3, even more so in GT4 because its now a 4 fucking hours race.
There is no way I am gonna sit for such a boring race for 4 straight hours, right now my B-Spec driver is doing all works. (And only 100k for the prize money? You gotta be kidding...)
There is no way I am gonna sit for such a boring race for 4 straight hours, right now my
B-Spec driver is doing all works. (And only 100k for the prize money? You gotta be kidding...)The Cr prize may be only 100k, but the prize car is the RX-7 LM...
03-21-2005, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Junkster
damn it, I need another TV... one for the Tourney and one for the deux...
Junkster, who can't find his portable
Junkster, who can't find his portable
I can watch my cartoons and keep an eye on B-spec mode or even play at the same time.I also use the fiber optic audio and the RGB video inputs
if only the damn game would leave the screen in HD. I keep having to switch it back everytime I turn it on.
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and don't mind the Taiko drum master.
my wife is japanese. she lovesthat game.
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03-21-2005, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MSZ
Am I the only one who hates the Miata endurance race? I hated it in GT3, even more so in GT4 because its now a 4 fucking hours race.
There is no way I am gonna sit for such a boring race for 4 straight hours, right now my B-Spec driver is doing all works. (And only 100k for the prize money? You gotta be kidding...)
There is no way I am gonna sit for such a boring race for 4 straight hours, right now my
B-Spec driver is doing all works. (And only 100k for the prize money? You gotta be kidding...)
but its fun trying to break your lap time. my best was an 1:03. besides, its the best way to learn a new track! 
03-21-2005, 03:59 AM
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has anyone actually done those 8, 9, and 24 hour races??
what the fuck is that shit all about?!?!? absolutely ridiculous, no one's gonna sit there for that long.....even w/ b-spec its ridiculous, cuz you can't just leave it cuz when the car auto pits you gotta manually make the speed back to 3x
what the fuck is that shit all about?!?!? absolutely ridiculous, no one's gonna sit there for that long.....even w/ b-spec its ridiculous, cuz you can't just leave it cuz when the car auto pits you gotta manually make the speed back to 3x
03-21-2005, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by uncleb
has anyone actually done those 8, 9, and 24 hour races??
what the fuck is that shit all about?!?!? absolutely ridiculous, no one's gonna sit there for that long.....even w/ b-spec its ridiculous, cuz you can't just leave it cuz when the car auto pits you gotta manually make the speed back to 3x
what the fuck is that shit all about?!?!? absolutely ridiculous, no one's gonna sit there for that long.....even w/ b-spec its ridiculous, cuz you can't just leave it cuz when the car auto pits you gotta manually make the speed back to 3x
I've done all endurance races as have many. The ps2 didn't get turned off for a week. You don't HAVE to sit there the whole time. I usually just let it run while I'm at work, sleeping, ect. I'll check it every few hours to see if I'm done with a race, and thats about it.
Come on, you have to work smarter, not harder.
03-21-2005, 12:35 PM
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... nice setup!
03-21-2005, 12:40 PM
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as of late we have been trying to break 6:00 at the Ring with a production vehicle - i.e. not an LM or race car or whatnot... I've got it down to 6:02 in both a Z06 (740hp) and a Supra (840hp). It's tough because the lap pretty much has to be perfect or close to it.
The Z06 is so stable.. easier to drive. The Supra requires more care, and harder to drive well - but in a sense its more fun to drive because of that... more challenging. Do full mods on a Supra and drop it to 3rd or 4th gear at 40mph or so and give it some gentle throttle.... they have the sound down.... sounds like a single turbo Supra would sound.... so bad ass... you can probably hear the hallmark sound with any of the turbo upgrades...
The Z06 is so stable.. easier to drive. The Supra requires more care, and harder to drive well - but in a sense its more fun to drive because of that... more challenging. Do full mods on a Supra and drop it to 3rd or 4th gear at 40mph or so and give it some gentle throttle.... they have the sound down.... sounds like a single turbo Supra would sound.... so bad ass... you can probably hear the hallmark sound with any of the turbo upgrades...
03-21-2005, 12:57 PM
#2354
This week it's time to return my DFP wheel and "rent" it from another large retailer.
Although it's $150, and I sure do play GT4 a lot, I just cant bring myself to "buy and keep" it.
Although it's $150, and I sure do play GT4 a lot, I just cant bring myself to "buy and keep" it.
03-21-2005, 02:00 PM
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I just noticed you can toggle the ghost car in Practice mode... great for when you are in time attack and the ghost car is interfering with concentration... happens a lot to me at least. Just hit UP on the D-pad to toggle. This is in the key assignment window, but I just didn't notice it (and try it) until now.
Had been wishing for a way to turn it off.
Had been wishing for a way to turn it off.
03-21-2005, 02:12 PM
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I spend 2 much time here
Originally Posted by mantis23
I've done all endurance races as have many. The ps2 didn't get turned off for a week. You don't HAVE to sit there the whole time. I usually just let it run while I'm at work, sleeping, ect. I'll check it every few hours to see if I'm done with a race, and thats about it.
Come on, you have to work smarter, not harder.
Come on, you have to work smarter, not harder.
03-21-2005, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bullaculla
and don't mind the Taiko drum master. my wife is japanese. she loves that game.
my wife is japanese. she loves that game.
03-21-2005, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
is it bad to leave PS2 running for 24 hours straight?
damn, imagine if the next day you find out your ps2 froze in lap 3 of the 24hr race.....
03-21-2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Any reason why the ghost would disappear in the License tests? Happened once in a while.
Took me a while to figure out why he would go away.
Press the up arrow on your directional pad to turn the ghost on/off.
Additionally you can press select button to display driving lines during liscense tests. Dunno if this was widely known at first, but I sure didn't know.