MSZ

So R2 is a bit more realisitic than R3 I guess.

srika

It may also have to do with the track and car... I mean, I don't think it's JUST the tires... it would be interesting to see what top speeds they are hitting in real life compared to GT4... I guess you could only really compare the Pescarolo, since its the only car in GT4 that's racing at Le Mans right now. Of course, assuming they are the same models.

Kighter

I dunno if anyone is still running the C60 (which is what the GT4 Pescarolo is). Most of the new Courages are the C65 with different power (teams work out their own engine deals).

The Audi R8s would be your best comparison I think. Still the same ole car and motor.

I would bet they are running tires far harder then we have available to us in the game, and I have yet to see any speed trap times. Next week we can do a more accurate race since we'll know their speed trap times and how many laps they are doing between pit stops. Then we can adjust tires accordingly and run a little test.

srika

oh shoot duh how the hell did I forget about the R8....

Zapata

12% completed btw...i love my turbo s2k w/ custom gears. Nothing like stayingint the 8-10k range the entire track

Doom878

Don't forget the Bentley Speed 8. Isn't it still in there?

Doom878

And how do you use NAWZ? I equipped it in one car but couldn't figure it out.

srika

I read somewhere that its the R1 button.....

Doom878

Tried that. Don't know why it didn't work.

srika

Go into button configuration and see what's up. If the button is set correctly, go into the car settings and max out the NAWS settings and see if you can notice the NAWS when you hit R1.... with some cars, the default setting is so subtle that sometimes it's hard to tell if it's even working.

mc_yanzo

NOS???

Cheaters!!!

Kighter

Bentley only ran 3 years and retired. When they developed the Audi R8 the coupe version didn't have as much promise so they dropped it it. When Bentley was looking to get back into LM racing they started with that car and developed it up and it dominated in it's last year. So it's basically an R8 hardtop...

We'll know soon what the pit strategies are and whether we can run a fairly accurate comparison.

Doom878

Anyone try the Saleen S7 race. Man this thing doesn't turn.

srika

you're going too fast....

also, you may be giving it too much throttle in the middle of the turn... causing it to oversteer. ease up on the throttle and it should turn.

Kighter

Trail Brake that hog - make it stick it's ass out and then hit the throttle. Wheeeee.


I actually kinda like the S7. It's sooooo long that it makes power oversteer a little easier to control. It's slow that way but fun. Might also wanna try one compound softer on the front tires. I tend to do that on some cars - helps with turn in and makes your rears last a little longer - kind of a personal preference though.

By the way - I've been running Nurburgring Enduros unattended this week (haven't had much time to sit down and play). Got 2 more F1 colors. I'm thinking now it'd be cool to have the whole set.

srika

you know you can race using any F1 color in arcade mode, right? I mean, it's not the same as actually having EACH car in your garage, but damn.... if that's what you wanna do, knock yourself out.

ps. I like the S7 too.

MSZ

The S7 is much better than SLR, handling wise.

Doom878

My S7 doesn't oversteer. It tends to understeer. The only mods I did to it was brakes and Stage 2 weight reduction.

srika

oops.... my bad. I had em reversed. when I said oversteer, I meant understeer

btw the following will minimise understeer..... don't do them all at once though because then you may really mess up the handling - try them one at a time to optimally find out the difference:

more negative front wheel camber
more positive rear wheel camber
less front wheel toe in
less rear wheel toe out
softer front springs
stiffer rear springs
less forward weight distribution

you could also:

decrease front tire pressure
increase rear tire pressure

if you could.

Doom878

I usually kill ASM first. That usually fixes my problem.

evilone

ok i have a problem. what car did you guys use to beat the last race in profesional series? i hooked up the 86 toyota monoltia(sp?) to just over 1100hp and still cant win. and whats the best car to use for nurinburge 24hr race

MSZ

I used Minolta and I won all races. So if you can't win with Minolta you can always use the F1 which can be won in the N-Ring 24hr enduro:

I used Nissan R92CP @ N-Ring. Leaded by 32 laps over the 2nd place car at the end of the race.

Doom878

Don't soup up the Minolta to 1100hp. It'll kill your tires much faster and kill the handling. I notice the top dog cars don't like mods.

Doom878

HOly crap. Anyone drive the Aston Martin DB9 Coupe. I bought it instead of the V12 Vanquish due to the higher torque and lighter weight. I did exhaust, chip, and Level 1 weight and the car was pretty badass. Awesome pick up. Had power everywhere in the band. Reminded me of the Z06 with the RWD torque.

srika

no way..... I need to try it. sounds good. I would imagine it handles better than the Vanquish...

Doom878

I didn't pick the Vanq also because of that heavy ass V12 which would screw up my turning. Not to mention it was like $100k cheaper.

mc_yanzo

I was bored the other day so I bought a Supra RZ and a PDG CL-S. I have way too much money ($9.5mill) and still have over 100 days left for the black beauties.

Doom878

Hah. I went shopping last night too. I bought a Cobra R and Phoenix Yellow Type R USDM.

vwong

I was debating which one I should get the other night. Now I know which one I will be buying.

Doom878

Well I never drove the V12 Vanquish so I hope you like it.

MSZ

I have both cars. DB9 is a bit more mobile but I would say both cars are much better than the E55 that we're using right now in the time trial...

vwong

Yeah...who picked that car?

srika

h8

Mizouse

too much to search but what days do the black beauties show up again?

Mizouse

nvm im not that lazy day 694, almost there at day 682 right now

Mizouse

funny im finding out right now, when you run out of gas, instead of your car just dieing it limits you to 50mph.. kinda lame i was hoping that itd like sputter to its death HEH

srika

run out of gas? are you talking about GT4?

Mizouse

yea

mc_yanzo

Hadn't played GT4 in awhile so I fired it up the other day. I got my S license so I could do the Extreme Events. I did them all except the GT Championship - man, that thing is gonna take FOREVER.

But the Sauber is worth it.

mc_yanzo

Man this GT Championship is kicking my ass. I've qualified first for every race, Bspec driver is over 7000 points, and most races I'm at 5 (Push). Lots of babysitting needed for these races!

After 4 races - 2 firsts, 1 second, and 1 sixth