August Car of the Month - Rotary Powered Mazda RX500!!

[Bowtie-muscle]

Welcome to:

"Car of the Month August"
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Another month, and another request! This month is only a single car, but I'm sure many will enjoy the choice. I normally give credit to the one with the suggestion, but will quote this time around, from @steefpeef in my garage:

you know,

i enjoy driving a tune, even sometimes racing it,
and the 515 and 525 are really different...
so i think it is a good idea to separate them...

i have your old 515 tunes, just tell me if you want them...

(at a price! a mazda 500 rx tune!
it is a cheat car but so much fun,
and there are not many tunes for it out there,
i hope one day that it will be the tune of the month
so there will be lots of super tunes for it,
like the s7 some weeks ago...
there a dream for me came true)

So I will pay up and give him his request, there are a few tunes for this car out there but let's provide some more. As usual, tune as you wish, any pp level, any power or tire. Just post it and let's see how many different tunes we can provide for steefpeef!

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

"The Tunes"
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By @Thorin Cain :
550pp RS


By Bowtie-muscle :
500pp SH
550pp SS-RH


By @shaunm80 :
500pp SH
550pp SS


By @Burned_Rubber :
500pp SH
560pp SS
580pp RH-RS


By @sinof1337 :
500pp SH


By @flamingchariot :
584pp SH


By @Motor City Hami :
475pp SH


By @danlimski :
590pp RS


By @xande1959 :
500pp SH

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

"The Reviews"
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By Bowtie-muscle:

@shaunm80 500pp SH
@Burned_Rubber 500pp SH
@sinof1337 500pp SH
@Motor City Hami 475pp SH
@Thorin Cain 550pp SS/RH/RS
@flamingchariot 584pp SH
@danlimski (Coming Soon)
@xande1959 500pp SH

 

[sinof1337]

A rotary engine, AND its a premium model?! I hope my tune that can do this car justice.

 

[steefpeef]

This is great!

I love the feel and sound of this car, i always feel connected when i drive it and it is possible to place it on the track where i want it to be.

All tire option's are supported and the car still behaves good with different tires.

The only downside is that it is considered as a cheat-car by some, but i don't think this way and i don't like the concept of thinking in these terms.

It is one of the car's where i can be very consistent with my lines and times.

thank you so much for this! I hope you have fun with it!

 

[Thorin Cain]

Hello guys. Here's one I made earlier...
Mazda RX500 '70 550pp

 

[shaunm80]

Interesting choice. One of the cars that I don't own. I may have to drop some credits on this car very soon.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

Hello guys. Here's one I made earlier...
Mazda RX500 '70 550pp

Saw that in your garage and was hoping you would join in. Likely better than the 2 I will be posting.

 

[Thorin Cain]

Saw that in your garage and was hoping you would join in. Likely better than the 2 I will be posting.

I saw it pop up and thought why not I'm amazed there are so few of them around
Only because it's got stickier tyres . It's a 1.08 tune so don't be expecting miracles. Still does ok now, I took it for a quick run out before I posted it to make sure 👍

 

[Woodski_427]

But how cool are the seats?

 

[shaunm80]

I have one version created now. A 500PP SH version to be exact. Just working on a more powerful 550PP SS version and will hopefully post them later today or this coming weekend. Which ever is more feasible depending on what time I can put in to the more powerful version.

Nice car by the way. I think you will all appreciate the paint work I have done when I post the tune.

 

[shaunm80]

Here are my two tunes for this car.

Mazda RX500 '70 (500PP SH)

Tune here

Mazda RX500 '70 (550PP SS)

Tune here

 

[Burned_Rubber]

I'll be honest, I had never tried this car until now. Thanks @steefpeef for the suggestion. You are right, It's pretty great on all tire compounds. I have 3 tunes ready to be posted maybe tomorrow. A 510pp SH, a 560pp SS, and a full on 580pp RH-RS. This is going to be fun

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

Sorry for the delay but life and much more important things got in the way. But my tunes have now been posted and linked to the tunes post. Enjoy!

 

[sinof1337]

Mazda RX500 '70

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[reefer]

Oh, the looks! the sound! and the handling of this car! This monster will go round the High Speed Ring in 1:01.3 with RS tyres, SRF and ABS, nothing else.

Nothing comes close to it.

 

[flamingchariot]

How much does this badboy cost? I fancy a laugh and haven't saved up the 20M for the Alfa beast yet The 787B was always one of my fave cars is effn sick and sounds insane, It handles like a dream if you push it. I'm sure this is its predecessor in some way.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

How much does this badboy cost? I fancy a laugh and haven't saved up the 20M for the Alfa beast yet The 787B was always one of my fave cars is effn sick and sounds insane, It handles like a dream if you push it. I'm sure this is its predecessor in some way.

500,ooocr

 

[flamingchariot]

500,ooocr

Consider it bought paid for and played with later

 

[shaunm80]

Consider it bought paid for and played with later

It is a great car. Works amazingly on all tyre compounds.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

It is a great car. Works amazingly on all tyre compounds.

My laptime tests at Midfield at 500pp says this car can be wicked quick. Not quite GSX/R, but close.

 

[shaunm80]

My naptime tests at Midfield at 500pp says this car can be wicked quick. Not quite GSX/R, but close.

You found time to have a nap? Thats impressive. Did you engage autopilot mode in the car? and yes, you are right. the glorified motorbike is the quickest 500PP "car" on SH tyres going but the RX500 isn't too far away from it. The bonus is that its an actual car and thats always good.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

You found time to have a nap? Thats impressive. Did you engage autopilot mode in the car? and yes, you are right. the glorified motorbike is the quickest 500PP "car" on SH tyres going but the RX500 isn't too far away from it. The bonus is that its an actual car and thats always good.

Fixed, gotta love smart phone auto correct

 

[Burned_Rubber]

You found time to have a nap? Thats impressive. Did you engage autopilot mode in the car?

Brilliant

 

[flamingchariot]

So I bought this and gave it a spangly paintjob and proceeded to tune the she shiznit out of it. Its 584PP ran first lap on the Green Hell 2 horrific spinouts from redlining and braking in all the wrong places still managed 7:57 with a low top speed. I've knocked that up 2 clicks and tweaked suspension it drives like a dream you can drive like a fool and get away with it most of the time ...my new fave ride I'll put tune up when I'm done fettling

 

[Burned_Rubber]

Alright I finally have some time to post these...
First up, 500pp. This can be used for easy gold at the Superlap, the the 500pp normal car race, and using power limiter can easily win the beginner 450pp beginner seasonal, too

Paint:VGT Version Blue
Rims:Inch up 2: Rays 57Xtreme painted GT POLARIZED 009-P

PP: 500
HP: 282
WEIGHT: 820
WEIGHT DIST: 49:51
TIRE(S): Sport Hard

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero -
Wing -
Flat Floor -
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Standard
RIDE HEIGHT - 100/100
SPRINGS - 5.20/6.20
COMP - 8/3
EXT - 4/8
ARB - 5/4
CAMBER - 0/0
TOE - 0.00/0.40
BRAKES - 8/5

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.500
TOP SPEED TO - 112
1ST - 3.380
2ND - 2.450
3RD - 1.840
4TH - 1.430
5TH - 1.140
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.000
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 10
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 30

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple Plate
CARBON SHAFT: standard
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 3
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Standard
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Standard
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO -
POWER LIMITER - 100%

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Standard
WINDOW WEIGHT - Yes

BALLAST - 57 @ +25
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: This can still get squirrely at high RPM. If using manual, shift just before redline.

 

[Burned_Rubber]

560pp

Paint: VGT Version Blue
Rims: Inch up 2: Rays 57Xtreme painted GT POLARIZED 009-P

PP: 560
HP: 403
WEIGHT: 792
WEIGHT DIST: 49:51
TIRE(S): Sport Soft

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero -
Wing -
Flat Floor -
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Standard
RIDE HEIGHT - 100/95
SPRINGS - 6.80/6.80
COMP - 7/2
EXT - 3/7
ARB - 5/4
CAMBER - 0/0
TOE - 0.00/0.40
BRAKES - 8/5

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.500
TOP SPEED TO - 112
1ST - 3.600
2ND - 2.620
3RD - 2.000
4TH - 1.560
5TH - 1.250
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 2.900
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 5
ACCEL - 10
DECEL - 32

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple Plate
CARBON SHAFT: Standard
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 3
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Semi Racing
MANIFOLD - Isometric
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Yes
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - Mid
POWER LIMITER - 100%

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Standard
WINDOW WEIGHT - Yes

BALLAST - 20 @ +25
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: Easier to control the power with Low RPM Turbo, but slightly faster with this setup

 

[Burned_Rubber]

580pp Racecar Version

Paint: VGT Version Blue
Rims: Inch up 2: Rays 57Xtreme painted GT POLARIZED 009-P

PP: 580
HP: 473
WEIGHT: 780
WEIGHT DIST: 50:50
TIRE(S): Racing Hard-Soft

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero -
Wing -
Flat Floor -
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 80/85
SPRINGS - 7.40/7.40
COMP - 7/4
EXT - 4/7
ARB - 7/6
CAMBER - 1.2/2.9
TOE - -0.50/1.00
BRAKES - 5.2

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.500
TOP SPEED TO - 112
1ST - 3.500
2ND - 2.690
3RD - 2.050
4TH - 1.580
5TH - 1.260
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 2.650
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 8
ACCEL - 10
DECEL - 32

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple Plate
CARBON SHAFT: Standard
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 3
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Racing
MANIFOLD - Isometric
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Yes
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - Stage 3
POWER LIMITER - 100%

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Standard
WINDOW WEIGHT - Yes

BALLAST - 17 @ 0
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: Soft tires preffered, but hards are still safe. Wicked high RPM acceleration, throttle control needed even with RS tires! Soooo much fun at Silverstone

 

[flamingchariot]

Ok update with top speed 174mph I don't mess about too much with individual gear numbers more spread it out like a fan or move closer together (the lines in the graph picture) according to track. I mess with diff, aero and suspension as its always about grip

Second lap in 7:39 dirty 2 even more high speed spinouts one after the bridge (3 chicanes a hill straight and a right hander) nose lifted and car became magnetised to barrier lol....second one happened a few too fast too furious corners after the carousel. 7mins or less is doable for a car with no aero on at present its pretty remarkable to drive flat out care free (most of the time )

Has anyone got the new Lexus vision car? Is it as boss as the Is F Concept Right now I need credits more on the Mazda later...

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

Paint:
Rims:

PP:
HP:
WEIGHT:
WEIGHT DIST:
TIRE(S): Racing Hard-Soft

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero -
Wing -
Flat Floor -
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 80/85
SPRINGS - 7.40/7.40
COMP - 7/4
EXT - 4/7
ARB - 7/6
CAMBER - 1.2/2.9
TOE - -0.50/1.00
BRAKES - 5.2

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.500
TOP SPEED TO - 112
1ST - 3.500
2ND - 2.690
3RD - 2.050
4TH - 1.580
5TH - 1.260
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 2.650
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 8
ACCEL - 10
DECEL - 32

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple Plate
CARBON SHAFT: Standard
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 3
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Racing
MANIFOLD - Isometric
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Yes
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - Stage 3
POWER LIMITER - 100%

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Standard
WINDOW WEIGHT - Yes

BALLAST - 17 @ 0
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: Soft tires preffered, but hards are still safe. Wicked high RPM acceleration, throttle control needed even with RS tires! Soooo much fun at Silverstone

Missing a little info on this one, pp/hp/weight.