Team Shmo (tuning garage) *NEW* CATERHAM SEVEN FIREBLADE '02

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Hello everyone I have been working on my own tunes for cars for a while now and have gotten to the point where it is time to give back and show them off. I mainly do tunes for cars that no one else has done or cars where I hate all the tunes for and made my own. Basically if I have it in my garage, I have tested all the other tunes and guarantee mine is the best. Thank you for visiting and enjoy the tunes!
Usually all my tunes are for cars that have every part installed, including oil change for maximum hp, never rigidity improvement, and always use racing soft tires. Only use abs 1, all other aids are off. Also I use a controller to tune these and use mph. (unless stated otherwise in the description and parts)
*How to set transmissions: ALWAYS set top speed first, than all the gears, than the final gear. Absolutely must set it this way or everything will get screwed up. Transmissions may need to be raised with final gear when racing at large or high speed tracks. Move it to the left for smaller tracks and quicker acceleration and to the right for bigger tracks where you need a higher top speed. The majority of the time it should be fine.

My cars are tuned in practice on various tracks. A-spec races against other cars on all various tracks too sometimes, so not just strictly for lap times. Although I do the same races over and over and try to improve the times I like doing it against other cars because that's how you would be racing when actually using the car.
All the photos are mine (unless stated) and if you would like to request a tune I may do it lol. Please comment I really like reading it and give feedback good or bad. Thanks.

Website!
www.team-shmo.com For a more detailed look at my garage with sections for race, drift, drag, rally, and track please visit. A lot easier to find tunes as well as better search features.

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Android App!
If you have a Android phone or tablet you got to check out this new app. Lot's of useful tips, tricks, and tunes as well as being able to manage your bspec remote racers. For more questions check out the main website too.

Requesting rules:
1. You must review a car doesn't matter how detailed.
2. You can ask for anything you want, but I'm only going to do it if someone else doesn't already have a spectacular tune out already.
3. Only exceptions to rule 2 is if you want a track specific tune or a certain pp or tire choice, etc.


Dr. Slumps Drag Tuning Bible:
The exact same Dr. Slump Drag Tuning Bible that is over in the drag section of this site only with the added ability to click the section in the index and it takes you to that part on the page. I find it very useful to double check things rather than having to scroll through the entire original guide looking for the part you need.

Car Tuning FAQ:
This Car Tuning FAQ goes over every part available to buy as well as specifically what everything does. Added bonus is it gives tips for tuning with the ability to click what you need in the index to be taken to that section.

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Lexus IS F

SKYLINE GT-R V spec II (R32) 1994


Mini Cooper S 2005

Suzuki CERVO SR 2007


Toyota PRIUS G 2009


Audi TT Coupe 3.2 QUATTRO 2003

Nissan SKYLINE GT-R V spec (R33) 1997

Dodge Challenger R/T RM 1970


Dodge Challenger R/T RM 1970 (MORE POWER)

Dodge SRT-4 2003 (500pp)


Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 2009


Amuse S2000 Street Version 2004

Lotus Evora 2009

Ferrari Enzo 2002 (Sarthe)


Toyota MR2 Spyder (6MT) or MR-S V Edition (6MT) 2002


Volkswagen Golf IV GTI '01

Opel Speedster Turbo 2000


BMW V12 LMR Race Car 1999


Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 2002


Fiat Punto HGT Abarth 2000

Honda Gathers Drider CIVIC Race Car 1998


Infiniti Coupe Concept 2006


RUF CTR "Yellow Bird" 1987


Lamborghini Miura P400 Bertone Prototype CN.0706 1967 (525pp)


Dodge Viper GTS 2002

Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR '08 (DRAG)


Gillet Vertigo Race Car 2004 (OVAL TRACKS)


Renault Sport Lutecia Renault Sport Trophy Race Car '00

Mercedes-Benz SL 600 (R230) 2004 (RACE OR DRIFT)

Volkswagen typ2(T1) SambaBus 1962 (PIMP BUS)


Nissan SKYLINE HT 2000GT-R (KPGC10) 1970


SPOON CR-Z


Ferrari Enzo 2002 (DRAG)


Nissan N24 Schulze Motor Sports 2011


Honda S2000 2001 (450pp)


Mazda Roadster RS (NC) 2007 (ENDURANCE RACE/TSUKUBA)


Nissan MOTUL AUTECH GT-R 2008


Bugatti Veyron 16.4 2009


Lotus Motor Sport Elise 1999


Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1999

TVR Cerbera Speed 12 2000


Nissan STAGEA 25t RS FOUR S 1998

Chevrolet Corvette GRAND SPORT (C4) 1996


Mitsubishi ECLIPSE GT 1995


Amuse NISMO 380RS Super Leggera


Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) 2007


Mazda6 Touring Car 2002 or Mazda Atenza Touring Car 2002

Honda S2000 LM Race Car 2001


Lotus Elise 111R RM 2004 (Cote d'Azur circuit)


Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG 2008 (Sarthe)


Ferrari California 2008 (STAGE 5)


Lotus Elise 111R RM 2004 (STAGE 5)


Subaru IMPREZA WRX STI 2007

Nissan Calsonic IMPUL GT-R 2008


Scion xB 2003


Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 2011


Toyota 86 GT 2012 (400-500pp variations)


Nismo GT-R LM Road Going Version 1995


Shelby Cobra 427 1966 (DRAG)


Nissan GT-R Black edition R35 2012 (DRAG)


Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V 1998


Ford GT 2002


Mazda RX-7 Touring Car


Subaru IMPREZA Coupe WRX typeR STi Version VI 1999


Tommykaira ZZII 2000 (DRAG)


Bugatti Veyron 16.4 2009 (Route X top speed)


Pontiac Sunfire GXP Concept 2002


Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 2011 (DRAG)


Mazda Furai Concept 2008 (600pp/Nurburgring)


Lancia DELTA HF Integrale Evoluzione '91


Toyota ARISTO V300 Vertex Edition '00


Honda CR-X del Sol SiR '92 (380pp)


Honda Civic SiR-II (EG) ‘95 (380pp)

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) ‘89 (Tsukuba)


Pagani Zonda (Tricolore) R '09

Aston Martin Vanquish '04


Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EP) '04

McLaren MP4-12C '10 (Côte d'Azur)


Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5) '04


Grand Touring Garage 1970 Ford Mustang Trans-Cammer (DRAG)


Toyota RSC Rally Raid Car


Volkswagen Golf VI R '10


TVR Tuscan Speed 6 (500pp)


Nissan GT-R Black edition '12


Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09 (600pp)


Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02 (Trial Mountain 460pp)


NASCAR (oval tracks)


Xanavi Nismo Z '06 (Spa tune)


Honda mobil 1 NSX' 01 (600PP)


Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C5) '04


Nissan GT-R Black edition '12 (top speed)


Dodge Challenger RT RM 1970 (DRAG)


Ferrari F40


Audi RS 6 Avant '08 (DRAG)


Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) RM '97 (tunnel DRAG)


Ford Mark IV Race Car '67


Nissan SKYLINE GT-R R34 TC


Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 '70 (DRAG)


Dodge Charger 440 R/T '70 (drag)


Plymouth Cuda 440 Six Pack '71 (drag)


Nissan GT-R R35 TC (Fastest drag tune ever)


Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '97 (1/4 mile drag)

Dodge Charger Super Bee 426 Hemi '71 (drag)


Subaru IMPREZA Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05 (drag)


Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo 09 (drag)


Nissan SKYLINE GT-R V・spec II (R32) '94 (drag)[/URL]


Toyota STARLET Glanza V '97


Nissan R390 GT1 Road Car 98 (drag)


Nissan SKYLINE GT-R V・spec (R33) '97 (drag)


TVR Cerbera Speed 12 '00 (drag)


Skyline R34 (drag)


HPA Motorsports FT565 twin turbo Audi TT (drag)


Jaguar E-TYPE Coupe 61


Jaguar XJ13 Race Car '66 (drag)


Audi Le Mans quattro '03 (drag)


Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R230) '04(drag)


BMW M5


Chaparral 2J Race Car '70 (drag)


Lamborghini LP 670-4 SV


Mini Cooper 1.3i '98 (rally)


Lambo 25th Anniversary


Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Concept '88


Honda Life Step Van '72


Caterham Seven Fireblade '02


If you like my racing tunes please check out my other garage for drifting
TEAM SHMO DRIFTING​
 
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Lexus IS F

When I first got this car I thought it was kinda dumb that it had 8 gears because most of the time you can't even get up to the 8th gear. Than after using it a bit and trying other tunes I disliked it even more. Than After quite a few races later and tons of different settings I have found it to be a pretty good car. I smoked the super gt cars and actually won in Sarth against the group C cars (3 laps) and it had that crazy fast Jag in it.

Easy on the gas when cornering and let it coast a bit around the apex than back on the gas.
 
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MINI COOPER S 2005



RVR verdict https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5520873#post5520873

"Shmo, why do you have to lie to us and say it's a FF? It's clearly a FR". That is what you will be saying when you drive this thing. It is super light with decent hp for a FF car and yet with a few tweaks here and there it becomes a beast. Did the Nurburgring GD/P super car race and killed them. It was like it was just going to the store. Do not just step on the gas when exiting corners or the wheels will spin up.

SPEC II edits: transmission, suspension, LSD, and brakes.

If you liked it before than you will love it now. Couple small changes to everything to make it more efficient with this new update and also I feel even better than before. Doesn't spin the tires up as much, brakes better, faster and more acceleration, just a big improvement while handling has less under/over steer. Best way to drive this is to still ease on the gas after a corner and usually let off completely and coast around the apex.
 
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Suzuki CERVO SR 2007

The car is trash I can't lie to you lol, but I only use it for the seasonal K cup Eifel challenge and it does damn good there. It is just a little bit slower than the Daihatsu MIRA TR-XX Avanzato R '97, but I'm still rocking 0.55sec laps all day and its much more stable and easier to drive than the Daihatsu Mira.
 
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Toyota PRIUS G 2009

Are you bored with racing expensive super cars? Well give this Prius a try and you will get a new found love for how sweet the super cars truly are because this car sucks! The acceleration is so slooow it is insane and fastest I got up to was around 110mph. The handling is pretty good for a FF car and in general, but it should be since your going so slow. It is kinda fun to put it into races where you think it has no shot and pass the other cars in the corners, but prepare to get passed on the straights.

... and yes, I still managed to catch some serious air in it non the less.
 
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Audi TT Coupe 3.2 QUATTRO 2003

This car is almost impossible to get into trouble with. The handling is amazing, the speed is good, and the looks aren't bad either. Originally I had it much stiffer all around and it would skip here and there, but it still handled well so I figured it was good to go. I decided to try and get rid of the skipping while still keeping it stiff so I softened it a little and adjusted the ride height and instantly took a full second off my best lap. It's almost too perfect that it kills some of the fun.
 
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Wow! Very nice startup! Looks very good!
I'll see if I can give your tunes a try this weekend.
 
Hey guys I just remember when I started up and I didn't get any reviews so i'll review a tune or two over at Red Valley Reviews in the race reports! :) The review should be up by wednesday!
 

Dodge Challenger R/T RM 1970

Sweet Jesus! This is the most perfect tune ever. If you are reading this you must try this tune. It will blow your mind. Literally nothing I can say will be able to tell you how good this is. A little game I like to play is go to any track and turn on the driving line and have a drink every time you stray away from it (note: you will never get drunk).
 
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Dodge Challenger R/T RM 1970 (MORE POWER)

Almost like my other version, but with key changes to make it as perfect as it can be as well. Due to the added power and torque the LSD had to be changed drastically to compensate and minor suspension changes. This version can go faster, but watch when exiting corners not to slam on the gas or the tires will spin up. I set the LSD to stop the tires from spinning up as much as possible while still leaving a little bit of play in case you need the power to get around.
 
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You have some nice looking tunes here.

Just wanted to let you know its not to late to submit an entry for the Million Credit FF Summer Shootout.:D
Might be a good way to show what you have and get some more exposure for your garage.

Keep up the good work and I'll be trying out a couple of your tunes when I have the time.
 

Dodge SRT-4 2003

This car was tuned for "Wallbanger's 1st annual million credit FF Summer Shootout!" and had to fit into the restrictions of 500pp and sports soft or less tires. The contest track is Grand Valley Speedway, so this car is specifically tuned for there, but should still be good at other tracks.

I chose this car because I know it is the best FF car out there and can be maxed out to more than 600hp so power wasn't going to be a problem. Under steer was a big issue with this car and even worse was the amount of torque produced made the tires spin up around any corner. After a series of test I have eliminated all under steer and have set the LSD to handle all of the torque. No extra turbos were added because they ruined the power band and caused all the problems of this car to get much worse while also skyrocketing the PP. I made a few mistake and am not the best driver, but I managed a 2:04.164. I'm sure I could get into 2:03's with more practice, but hopefully the testers are better drivers than me. Remember people the key is to ease on the gas after the corner or the tires will smoke and you don't want that because it will sow you down. Slow in fast out.
 
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Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 2009

This is a true 4WD car with a 40/60 split. Originally this car was insane like an Enzo with lots of under steer and over steer, but after a very long time (look how many miles) the beast has finally been tamed! I had so many problems with this car and got it to a point where it could drift with racing soft tires around any corner and it was actually faster doing that than slowing down and making the turn, but I couldn't release it being crazy because what would be the point? Anyone can tune a car and have it turn out insane. I also had problems with it racing on tracks like Daytona where it would just start bouncing around and the tinniest mistake and the car would spin out. I am pleased to say that all that is fixed now so you can race on any track with no worries of spinning out or the tires heating up, etc. Plus it is a very good car in general to drive, lots of fun with control.

Reviewed
Now reviewed by GTR Gran Turismo Reviews! (reviewed at only 830hp for some reason)
 
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Amuse S2000 Street Version 2004

I now understand why people use S2000's as drift cars. This car was crazy, there was way too much over steer and tons of smoke from the rear wheels. After a little work and testing on lots of different tracks I am happy to say all the problems have been eliminated. The car has a 50/50 weight ratio and it really shows. It is very stable and takes turns perfectly while still being fun. The tall will still come out if you drove into a corner too fast, but just let off the gas and it straightens out right away. One thing to remember is to break before the turn. If you break on a turn there is a much greater chance the tall will step out, but not to the point where you will or come close to spinning out.
 
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shmogt, could you tune a Lotus Evora '09 for me? Would like to keep the body completely stock but completely modded in every other way. Maybe a tune for say Grand Valley Speedway if possible? Thanks!
 
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BryCivicSi
shmogt, could you tune a Lotus Evora '09 for me? Would like to keep the body completely stock but completely modded in every other way. Maybe a tune for say Grand Valley Speedway if possible? Thanks!
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No prob. Hopefully it will be up in the next day or so
 
shmogt
No prob. Hopefully it will be up in the next day or so
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About to test your '94 GT-R tune now.

First empressions- this tune is awesome. Car stays straight and stops quick under hard braking. It glides through the turns nicely and can slam on the accelerator without any wheel slip. I have all aids off except ABS-1. Even held really well after I over judged my speed coming to a turn.

Car on the other-hand is a bit slower through Grand Valley compared to the Evora I've tried there and it is rated with 200 less HP. Maybe I should switch to a smaller turbo and see if that helps. Otherwise, everything else seems top notch. Will test again tomorrow and try and break it in a bit more.

So not digging that ugly body kit. eek!!!

Nice work so far.
 
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BryCivicSi
About to test your '94 GT-R tune now.

First empressions- this tune is awesome. Car stays straight and stops quick under hard braking. It glides through the turns nicely and can slam on the accelerator without any wheel slip. I have all aids off except ABS-1. Even held really well after I over judged my speed coming to a turn.

Car on the other-hand is a bit slower through Grand Valley compared to the Evora I've tried there and it is rated with 200 less HP. Maybe I should switch to a smaller turbo and see if that helps. Otherwise, everything else seems top notch. Will test again tomorrow and try and break it in a bit more.

So not digging that ugly body kit. eek!!!

Nice work so far.
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Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed it. My cars are general purpose setups meaning you can take them anywhere and they are just as good, not just one track specific for fastest lap time. The evora is also way lighter and has higher acceleration threw small tracks like that.
 
DromeGT
Lovely tunes mate, gonna try out both the challenger and R32 tunes ^_^
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Nice. Those two are extra awesome you should enjoy. One suggestion is try the slower challenger tune because once you add the exhaust it can not be undone. Read the description you'll understand.
 

Lotus Evora 2009


A person asked me to create this tune specifically for Grand Valley Speedway and only rules were it can not have any body kits including spoilers. I accepted the challenge and tried my best.

I gotta say this car without a spoiler is a serious challenge. There was so much over steer, braking was insane, acceleration was insane, basically extremely hard to drive quick. I tried tons of different settings and I have found these to be the quickest. It was much stiffer all around and was about equally as fast, but I tried it at bumpier tracks and the thing would bounce so much you just couldn't get traction so I re-worked it and got better results all around. It is still insane tho, don't be fooled. You MUST be very careful to never slam onto the brake or accelerator or you risk the back flying out and tires squealing away. Now that being said it is much more controllable than it was at first. My advice is drive it a few laps to understand the car before entering any races.

PS. The car looks awesome! It reminds me of something Batman would drive on his days off. Every time I snapped a shot it always looked cool. Click on the pic to go to my flickr account to see all my photos
 
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Nice. Will have to test tomorrow. Already 10pm now and tomorrow I have a full day of cussing at a rusty old Mustang convertible. lol
 
BryCivicSi
Nice. Will have to test tomorrow. Already 10pm now and tomorrow I have a full day of cussing at a rusty old Mustang convertible. lol
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Well, I must have strained some chest muscles at work yesterday. Can't move! So no work today. :(

Took the Evora out to the track today. You are right, this thing needs some finessing around the track. Unfortunately, I was 2 seconds slower a lap vs the tune I am working on even though most of our numbers are close. I dropped the brakes from 8/5 in your tune to 3/0 from mine and that brought me real close to lap times with my tune. It cured all of the braking issues. And I figure if I modify the LSD acceleration #, that might cure the sliding after a corner when accelerating.

Did you try your tune with my brake and LSD settings? If so, I would suggest you do so. Might like it. I think it is about 75- 80% of braking comes from the front anyways when braking so having a 0 in the rear doesn't seem to hurt the back end heavy Evora. Actually feels like helps IMO.

Thanks for the help though. May try out your s2k tune if I have a second version of the car I can modify.
 
I'd love a Ferrari SP1 tune. I'd like not much cosmetic changes like spoilers if possible. I'd like it to be more precise because stock it has a lot of understeer. I can send you something for like a trade cuz it's pretty pricey and I won't blame ya if you don't have it. By the way, I came here from RVR. Talk about free advertising! :)
 
ZacharySim
I'd love a Ferrari SP1 tune. I'd like not much cosmetic changes like spoilers if possible. I'd like it to be more precise because stock it has a lot of understeer. I can send you something for like a trade cuz it's pretty pricey and I won't blame ya if you don't have it. By the way, I came here from RVR. Talk about free advertising! :)
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Red Valley Reviews im sure :P
Because theres also:
Red Valley Racing (which is a tuning company by me! :P)
 

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