An idea for if trucks are added

[Classic Anycar]

If trucks have to be in the game, they should be restricted to off-road events. Only the sport trucks should be allowed to race on the asphalt tracks. Regular trucks should be restricted to dirt tracks and rally courses. Otherwise, it looks ridiculous racing a Pontiac GTO against a Ford F-150.

 

[Dave A]

I don't think any cars should be restricted in where they can drive or race. Thats part of the beauty of Gran Turismo, you can drive any car anywhere, the only limit is, some cars can't go off road thanks to the lack of dirt tyres.

 

[buickgnx88]

Two things:
1) I agree with live4speed in that all trucks should be able to race wherever. In real life (which is what the game is based on) you can drive all trucks on the pavement, not just the sport trucks.
2) Classic Anycar, you do know that the Ford F-150 in GT4 was a sport truck which would go against what you just said, unless you were talking about the normal 4x4 version which isn't in the game yet.

 

[Classic Anycar]

The F-150 in GT4 is known as the Ford SVT Lightning. That is an exception. However, regular trucks, wheter 2WD or 4WD, should be restricted to dirt tracks.

EXCEPTIONS

Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
Dodge Ram Rumble Bee
Dodge Ram Daytona
Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme
Chevrolet Colorado Xtreme
Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme
GMC Typhoon
GMC Syclone
Toyota X-Runner

 

[Joey D]

Hey Blazer Xtreme's can hold their own off the pavement .

 

[buickgnx88]

Like I said before, people in real life race trucks on the pavement, why can't they in video games? Who cares, besides you, that it looks a little strange? If you don't like it, then just don't do it! It's that simple!

 

[Classic Anycar]

Here's another idea: how about restrictions based on the type of car? Cars would only be raced against cars. Trucks would only be raced against trucks. Vans, if any, would only be raced against vans.

 

[GT-driver]

The F-150 in GT4 is known as the Ford SVT Lightning. That is an exception. However, regular trucks, wheter 2WD or 4WD, should be restricted to dirt tracks.

EXCEPTIONS

Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
Dodge Ram Rumble Bee
Dodge Ram Daytona
Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme
Chevrolet Colorado Xtreme
Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme
GMC Typhoon
GMC Syclone
Toyota X-Runner

You forgot the fastest of them all: the Dodge Ram SRT10 (you know with the Viper V10?). I also agree with live4speed that trucks should be able to be raced on the tarmac aswell. And as allready said, if you don't want to see an F-150 racing a Pontiac GTO then don't enter a race with a Pontiac GTO while you're drivin' an F-150.

 

[Dave A]

Here's another idea: how about restrictions based on the type of car? Cars would only be raced against cars. Trucks would only be raced against trucks. Vans, if any, would only be raced against vans.

No, no, no. I hate that idea. I don't mind some competitions like that, a specific truck even or people carrier event (that'd be quite funny) but to limit the game like that would be crap.

 

[Joey D]

I would almost bet that a Typhoon would keep up with a Skyline around the track, so I don't see why you would only race one against the other.

 

[slimer90210]

The F-150 in GT4 is known as the Ford SVT Lightning. That is an exception. However, regular trucks, wheter 2WD or 4WD, should be restricted to dirt tracks.

EXCEPTIONS

Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
Dodge Ram Rumble Bee
Dodge Ram Daytona
Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme
Chevrolet Colorado Xtreme
Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme
GMC Typhoon
GMC Syclone
Toyota X-Runner

You forgot the fastest of them all: the Dodge Ram SRT10 (you know with the Viper V10?).

Also forgot:
Chevy 454 SS, IMO the originator of the full-sized performance truck trend
Chevy SS
Chevy SSR
Dodge Dakota 5.9L
Shelby Durango

 

[194GVan]

Here's another idea: how about restrictions based on the type of car? Cars would only be raced against cars. Trucks would only be raced against trucks. Vans, if any, would only be raced against vans.

EVERY Idea you have posted so far would be restricting free gameplay, freedom to do what you want with your car. It would be like taking steps backwards for the GT series. It would be nice if you could turn such options you suggested on or off to create a very specific race, but they should definately not be standards.

 

[buickgnx88]

Chevy 454 SS, IMO the originator of the full-sized performance truck trend

Actually, the originator would have to be the 1979 Dodge Ram Li'l Red Express. It was built because Dodge wanted to produce a factory custom pick-up. It used a police-spec 360ci V8 and was one of the fastest production vehicles from Detroit in 1979.

 

[Joey D]

The orignal sport truck was the Dodge Dude according to Stacey David of Trucks.

 

[Vonie]

The orignal sport truck was the Dodge Dude according to Stacey David of Trucks.

The sad thing is that I saw that episode.

 

[Joey D]

Hell I've seen all the episodes, but they are all pretty much the same...put a Skyjacker lift on a truck.

 

[Red Emblem]

i'd like it if you can choose to slam your truck and make it a tarmac assault vehicle, or jack it up, and go mud boggin' or swampin or climbing events. that would be neat

 

[buickgnx88]

The orignal sport truck was the Dodge Dude according to Stacey David of Trucks.

You could count this as a sport truck, but the first sport truck to have powertrain and suspension upgrades was the Dodge Li'l Red Express. The Dodge Dude "was based more upon paint and tape appearance upgrades rather than comfort or engineering advancements" according to an old advertisement i found.

 

[buickgnx88]

Here's my American truck/suv/van list for GT5:
Acura
’04 MDX Touring
’99 SLX

Buick
’04 Rainier CXL Plus

Cadillac
’99 Escalade
’02 Escalade
’05 Escalade ESV
’05 Escalade EXT

Chevrolet
’86 Astro RS Concept
’92 Astro Sport AWD
’04 Avalanche Z71 Body Cladding Delete
’69 Blazer K5
’77 Blazer K5
’04 Blazer Xtreme
’05 Blazer ZR2
’05 Colorado Xtreme Reg. Cab
’61 Corvair 95 Pickup
’91 C1500 SS454
’70 El Camino SS454 LS6
’71 El Camino SS454
’79 El Camino SS
’02 Express Van LT
’05 HHR 2 LT
’80 K10 Stepside Sport
’91 K1500 Fleetside Sport
’93 K1500 Sportside Sport
’81 LUV
’91 S10 Baja Reg. Cab
’99 S10 SS Reg. Cab
’99 S10 ZR2 Reg. Cab
’02 S10 Xtreme Reg. Cab
’89 S10 Blazer Sport 2dr.
’81 Series G20 Nomad
’03 Silverado SS Reg. Cab Concept
’04 Silverado SS
’04 Silverado 1500 Z71
’04 Silverado 2500 8.1L
’04 Silverado 3500 Dually Duramax
’66 Suburban
’06 Suburban LTZ
’99 Tahoe Sport 2dr.
’99 Tahoe Z71 4dr.
’06 Tahoe SS Concept
’02 Tracker ZR2 2dr.
’06 Trailblazer SS
’05 SSR 6-speed

Dodge
’65 A100
’89 Dakota Shelby
’02 Dakota R/T
’79 Li’l Red Express
’05 Power Ram
’85 Ramcharger
’99 Ram Super Sport
’02 Ram 3500 Dually Cummins
’05 Ram SRT-10 Regular Cab
’85 Ram Van Custom
’89 Raider
’79 Warlock

Ford
’93 Aerostar Ext. Sport
’95 Bronco Lariat
’89 Bronco II XL Sport
’82 Econoline Custom
’93 Explorer Sport 3dr.
’99 Explorer Sport 2dr.
’06 Explorer Sport Trac Concept
’02 F-150 Harley Davidson Edition
’04 F-150 SVT Lightning
’04 F-150 STX
’05 F-250 Harley Davidson Edition Ext. Cab
’05 F-350 Sport Dually Crew Cab
’06 F-150 SVT Lightning Concept
’99 Ranger Splash Reg. Cab

Geo
‘93 Tracker 3dr. LSi

GMC
’05 Canyon Z71
’91 Syclone
’05 Envoy Denali
’78 Jimmy High Sierra
’93 Jimmy SLS 2dr.
’93 Safari SLE GT AWD
’02 Savana SLT
’94 Sierra GT
’02 Sierra Denali
’92 Typhoon
’91 Vandura Custom
’95 Yukon GT 2dr.
’04 Yukon Denali AWD
’04 Yukon XL Denali AWD

Hummer
’04 H1 Military Issue
’05 H1 Alpha
’05 H2 SUV
’05 H2 SUT
’05 H3 5-speed

Infiniti
’05 FX45
’04 QX56

International
’68 Scout
’72 Scout II
’75 Traveler
’79 Scout SSII

Jeep
’97 Casablanca Concept
’81 Cherokee Chief 2dr.
’84 Cherokee Chief 2dr.
’93 Cherokee Sport 2dr.
’88 Comanche Chief
’93 Comanche Eliminator
’82 CJ-7
’85 Freedom Concept
’99 Grand Cherokee Limited
’03 Grand Cherokee Overland
’06 Grand Cherokee SRT-8
’76 J10 Golden Eagle
’98 Jeepster Concept
’05 Liberty Renegade
’03 Rescue Concept
’82 Scrambler
’87 Thunderchief Concept
’62 Willy’s Wagon
’90 Wrangler Islander
’93 Wrangler Renegade
’05 Wrangler Rubicon
’05 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited

Lexus
’04 GX470
’04 LX 470
’05 RX 400h

Lincoln
’04 Aviator
’06 Mark LT
’04 Navigator Ultimate

Oldsmobile
’93 Bravada

Saleen
’98 Explorer

Saturn
’05 Vue Red Line AWD

 

[buickgnx88]

Of course also the '05 Ram Daytona and '05 Ram Rumble Bee editions. But just to let you know Classic Anycar, the Ram Daytona and Rumble Bee are just sporty trim packages for the Ram and they are available on both the 2WD and 4WD versions. They do nothing with the engine or suspension therefore they technically aren't sport trucks (unless you count sport trucks as being any truck that has big shiny wheels, ground effects, special decals, and a custom exhaust tip)

 

[luftrofl]

So let's not let anybody race a truck against a car because Classic_Anycar thinks it looks rediculous.

Bad idea. Hate to break it to you, but just because something LOOKS rediculous doesn't mean it shouldn't be allowed.

Aesthetic views are not reasons for anything.

 

[Vonie]

Let me tell you boy, I can't wait to get my hands on a Geo Tracker and take it for a run around the 'ring......against cars.