This thread is put together to help members to achieve the goal of reaching the maximum A-spec points obtainable in the
American and Japanese events. Please feel free to contribute your findings too. 👍
If you would rather test your skills with
stock cars then please visit
hispeed ’s [thread=62070]Stock car race comparison/challenge[/thread].
There’s some good information to be found there too.
Rules
Obtain as many points as you can for each race and see if you can make it to 100.000 or max 111.813 or anything in between those two values. Race as cleanly as possible. We don’t frown on blocking, wallriding or corner cutting; that, unfortunately, is needed in some races. Devices other than your PS2/3, a wheel or controller, and a GT4 disc are not allowed.
These rules do not apply to hispeed's Stock Car Race Comparison/Challenge thread.
Is there something special about A-spec points.
Yes and no, you don’t get a prize for 100.000 points nor do you get anything when you reach the maximum of 111.813 points. What you do get is a 👍 from other ‘200 point A spec nutters’
and the satisfaction of reaching 100.000 points or more. You also have the honour of adding your ‘home screen’ in the [thread=66549]100.000 Club[/thread]
Is it difficult to reach maximum?
To get to 100.000 is an achievement in itself, it’s the remaining 11.813 that are the real challenge. It’s just another way of having fun
(and frustration) with GT4.
To get A-spec points you need to complete the whole race yourself. Handing over to Bob will not earn you any A-spec points. To achieve the maximum available A-spec points you’ll sometimes have to resort to
dirty tactics, use a ‘gem’ car and or wear out the engine on certain cars.
Not all races will yield 200 points. If you are going to join the ranks of A-spec nutters please remember that Missions
(34 x 250 points) and Family Cup
(1x 200 points) should not be forgotten.
Arcade points do not count towards the 111.813 goal.
Feel free to discuss
(on occasion dirty) tactics, cars used and what settings were applied within the Series listed below.
A lot of races are fairly straightforward. Some races can be quite a challenge and if you are new to this part of the game all I can say is ‘hang in there’, you will eventually succeed.
The notorious Ram for instance is a well known 200 point gatherer. There are other cars that are good to use in several series and as you read through these threads you’ll find them mentioned. If you can’t find them there check out [thread=87608]General Discussion [/thread].
Things to consider when trying to go for max points.
Choice of lineup, added weight, tyre choice (on front set of wheels), power add ons and wing settings all have an impact on points.
More details can be found in
Famine’s thread on this subject [thread=56502] Notes on Maximising A-Spec Points [/thread]
Wearing out your ride
It pays to run several (long) races with worn out cars. As you race you lose horsepower. Better to start a race with a car that wont do that anymore. Take hp loss out of the equation.
[post=2458971]
List of cars[/post] and how to [post=2458971]
wear[/post] out the car.
Tranny trick
If needed apply the following:
- Set the gears back to default.
- Set final all the way to the right (5.500 or so).
- After that move auto all the way to the right (e.g. 25) and then back to 1.
- Then adjust final to what you want (e.g. 3.200).
Do not touch the Auto slider again.
What else ?
- Various [thread=83319]worthwhile lists[/thread] by D-N
- References to race reports for inspiration: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=139 (review the stickies)
- List of members with [post=2474747]100K points[/post].
* If you find any of the information useful, be sure to let the author know by giving them some
+REP by clicking on the
I would also suggest you start keeping records on your achievements NOW! It will pay huge dividends later on as you get closer to your goal. You’ll want to know where you have not yet reached max points. Having to trawl through 500+ races to find out is no fun!
Fizio has an Excel spreadsheet that’s available for download. Visit post #2 in [thread=87600]Beginner & Professional Events[/thread]
Where applicable this post (if possible) will be used to capture useful information.
Good luck!
AMG.
If you are contributing to this thread then mentioning the following details could very well help others.
Race Series, track name, Lineup used (list the cars 1-5) *
car used / tyres / power add ons / non power add ons + settings / aids / Weight etc. Tactics used to win the race.
* PAL
=/= PAL. Line-ups in PAL games seem to differ. Whether this applies in all races is unknown. An example can be found [post=2669199]here[/post].
American Events
1. All American Championship 1000
2. Stars and Stripes 600
3. Muscle Car Competition (Hotrod) 600
4. Old Muscle Car Competition 600
Total A-spec points achievable in this series 2800.
All American Championship
Shelby Series I, R4, chip, NA2, NOS, non power mods
Stars and Stripes
Dodge RAM
Muscle Car Competition (HotRod)
Dodge RAM
Old Muscle Car Competition
Corvette 54, S2, some power / non power mods.
Japanese Events
1. Japan Championship 1000
2. All Japan GT Championship 2000
3. Japanese 70's Classics 1000
4. Japanese 80's Festival 1000
5. Japanese 90's Challenge 1000
6. Japanese Compact Cup 1000
Total A-spec points achievable in this series 7000.
Japan Championship
SUZUKI GSX-R/4 '01 - Racing clutch and flying wheel
All Japan GT Championship
SUZUKI GSX-R/4 '01 - R3 tires, Racing muffler, turbo 2, Chip, Racing clutch and flying wheel. make sure the Nissan Motul Z350 (I am not sure of the name but I think you do a mission on this car is the red/gray) is in the line up to get all races 200pt.
Suzuki GSX-R/4, R2, racing exhaust, chip, turbo2, wing 15/30.
Japanese 70's Classics
Bluebird 1600SS rally car N1 and other mods
Honda Life Step Van S2 and other mods
Japan 80's Festival
All races - MR2 1600 G-Limited SC ('86) - No oil, S2 tires, NOS (not used) SR suspention, 160 ballast -40 distribution.
Mazda MX-5 Miata '89 (6.2 miles), oil, S2, racing exhaust, chip.
Japanese 90's Challenge
Mazda Mx-5 S-Special Type 1 ( J)'95 - NA Stage 1 + SH Tyres + ballast + NOS ( all races )
Mazda Mx-5 S-Special Type 1 (J)95 S3 (soft) tyres, depending on lineup a chip and or a SR exhaust (132-137-143 bhp on toolbox screen) is needed. Sometimes a bit of ballast is needed too.
Honda Beat Version Z - 6.2 ml, oil changed, full transmission, R Clutch and 3ple Fly wheel, Stage 1 turbo, SM muffler/air filter, NOS
Japanese Compact Cup
Cappucinno N2, NOS, max ballast, non power mods.
Note: None of the entrants have been verified. Information is added on face value.