24 minutes of Nurburgring in a daily driver?

[Dagger311]

I've heard rumors that it is possible to smoke the competition upwards of 20 seconds in things like a civic or a fit. I wanted to see it for myself, and was wondering just how many people here have done it, and if there is anything I should know before trying.

 

[aliengamer25]

I've heard rumors that it is possible to smoke the competition upwards of 20 seconds in things like a civic or a fit. I wanted to see it for myself, and was wondering just how many people here have done it, and if there is anything I should know before trying.

Hey, I noticed your post and to answer you question, I highly doubt that. Although there are some considerations to take in effect. Are you talking about the S Class event or just a quick race on beginner difficulty? I have been playing Gran Turismo since the very first one came out on PSONE and I have a lot of driving hours, I have a DGFT racing wheel and the lowest powered car I could do it in was a Subaru BRZ GT300. I was fully tuned at 424hp and 539pp, I was pulling 8 and a half minute laps but when I had to pit is what killed my positioning because I couldn't keep up with the Xanavi Nismo and the others I came in third place. That car hugs the track like crazy if you know how to drive, I did win it once and I was by 10 secs. So to answer your question, I highly doubt it with the Honda Fit as it is top heavy and low powered on inclines. I suppose if you had a good, lightweight Civic that had a awesome tune it may be possible but I wouldnt count on it.

 

[ildd]

I remember someone posted a while ago they beat the 24 Minutes of Nurburgring in a Civic, Fit, Prius, classic Mini, among other cars.

 

[aliengamer25]

[qdon'="ildd, post: 9475787, member: 200855"]I remember someone posted a while ago they beat the 24 Minutes of Nurburgring in a Civic, Fit, Prius, classic Mini, among other cars.[/quote]
I don't know about all that seems kinda far fetched if you ask me considering the top speed and accelerations of the cars listed. They may accelerate quickly but not as quick as the GT300 all the way up to GT500 classes. Even with a fully tuned Civic your looking atleast a 9 minute lap with a clean run compared to Xanai Nismo which is in the race running an 8 minute or so, plus that's almost a 400hp difference for both fully tuned. A Xanavi Nismo alone is 812hp at 650pp.

 

[ildd]

I remember someone posted a while ago they beat the 24 Minutes of Nurburgring in a Civic, Fit, Prius, classic Mini, among other cars.

I don't know about all that seems kinda far fetched if you ask me considering the top speed and accelerations of the cars listed. They may accelerate quickly but not as quick as the GT300 all the way up to GT500 classes. Even with a fully tuned Civic your looking atleast a 9 minute lap with a clean run compared to Xanai Nismo which is in the race running an 8 minute or so, plus that's almost a 400hp difference for both fully tuned. A Xanavi Nismo alone is 812hp at 650pp.

Found it.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/there-is-no-disc-in-my-ps3.303826/#post-9390254

 

[aliengamer25]

Found it.
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/there-is-no-disc-in-my-ps3.303826/#post-9390254

I read what was on the link but it still seems a bit far fetched especially seeing a Ford Ka on the list. I think everyone would want to see a reply to believe this one.

 

[BMWcrazy]

It's doable with many cars. I just finished first in a Honda Odyssey the second time tonight with more than 25 seconds ahead of the BMW McLaren F1 GTR.

Mind you it is a stripped out turbocharged minivan with full racing suspension. It probably wouldn't be a comfortable daily driver in real life.

 

[MrLionking17]

I won it in a 500PP Suzuki Swift Sport .

DFGT, no Assists.

I didn't have to pit. When it rained and the track was covered in water the AI slowed to a ridiculous pace, I barely changed my pace.

Seeing my real life car passing race cars in the replay was funny though.

 

[aliengamer25]

Point well taken guys, thanks for the pictures keep in mind this is a game, I'm just stating in real life I don't see this possible as it has been proved in GT6.

 

[BigBadWolf007]

Do you guys use racing soft tyres? I have only done it once, in a Skyline and my race hards only got down to 9 after 2 laps before I needed fuel.

 

[1Lambofan]

It's doable with many cars. I just finished first in a Honda Odyssey the second time tonight with more than 25 seconds ahead of the BMW McLaren F1 GTR.

Mind you it is a stripped out turbocharged minivan with full racing suspension. It probably wouldn't be a comfortable daily driver in real life.

That just shows how bad gran turismo is!!!!

 

[Dagger311]

I did it last night in a 515pp civic type R EK '97. It is very possible to have much more than a 20 second gap, if you don' t crash like I did (several times).

 

[BMWcrazy]

Do you guys use racing soft tyres? I have only done it once, in a Skyline and my race hards only got down to 9 after 2 laps before I needed fuel.

Yup. The trick here is to use racing soft tires and never pit for fuel.

That just shows how bad gran turismo is!!!!

The AI slow to a crawl after the first lap. They will still speed up if there's another car next to them. For example, I would be in big trouble if the top two AI cars were in proximity and racing each other.

 

[SmileyOr]

I friend of my dads had a dodge van in the late 60's. He drove into an auto cross event and entered his van. He had stiffened the suspension and had good tires and knew how to drive. The only car that beat him that day was a race car that was towed in on a trailer.

 

[GBO Possum]

Sabine's van comes to mind

 

[86Debris86]

This thread needs @dixonbaps

You...

You won the 24 minutes of Nurburgring...

With a Fiat 500?

Sure did.


And also..........

Mini Cooper '98 (the old standard one),

Toyota bB

Ford KA

Honda Insight '99

Peugeot 106

Vauxhal Tigre

Fiat Panda

Mini Marcos


To name but a few.


I got the idea a couple of weeks back when I saw someone had poster a victory in an Honda Fit.

 

[BigBadWolf007]

This thread has me all inspired, I will use my Civic track car next time, and then see how much slower I think I can go.

 

[Dagger311]

The Mini is next, place your bets, me or the AI?

 

[BigBadWolf007]

The Mini is next, place your bets, me or the AI?

Some of the fastest cars on Nurburgring trackdays IRL are often the locals in old golfs on slammed suspension, local knowledge and bravery counts for a lot on the 'ring!

 

[Dagger311]

Some of the fastest cars on Nurburgring trackdays IRL are often the locals in old golfs on slammed suspension, local knowledge and bravery counts for a lot on the 'ring!

Then I need some practice. For now, let' s take a vote on the car I use, it's between:

Ford Focus (Your pick on year and other stuff).
Mini Cooper (Again, you pick year and stuff).
Toyota Vits/Yaris.
Nissan Skyline.
Mazda Miata/Mx5/Eunos.
Other (Please Specify).

 

[swynder]

Then I need some practice. For now, let' s take a vote on the car I use, it's between:

Ford Focus (Your pick on year and other stuff).
Mini Cooper (Again, you pick year and stuff).
Toyota Vits/Yaris.
Nissan Skyline.
Mazda Miata/Mx5/Eunos.
Other (Please Specify).

Vauxhall Tigra

 

[Dagger311]

Vauxhall Tigra

 

[BigBadWolf007]

Let us know how you get on Dagger, My plan is to work my way down to slower cars.
I wish the camber adjust worked right, would make tuning for RS tyres a little easier.

 

[Megalodon]

Challenge can anybody try to do it in a Fiat 500
If you can I you

P.S - I would have tried if I had my gt6

 

[Dagger311]

I didn't get to try last night, and I'll be busy this weekend, but maybe tonight. It's between the Vauxhall and the Mini, leaning towards the Mini.

 

[86Debris86]

The Mini has sporty credentials. I say Vauxhall

 

[Squanto]

Challenge can anybody try to do it in a Fiat 500
If you can I you

It's already done by @dixonbaps ... see post #16 by @86Debris86 ^

 

[86Debris86]

Indeed. Or the link @ildd provided in post #5 if you're after a little more context.

Mr Baps is a bit of a cult hero now around these parts!

 

[Dagger311]

Okay, the Vauxhall or Fiat 500?

 

[86Debris86]

Okay, the Vauxhall or Fiat 500?

Vauxhall for me. Either would be impressive but to my mind there's something even more ludicrous about winning that race in a Tigra!