Car of The Month: April! - Build your own Racing Modification/Touring Car!

1:52.978 @shaunm80 Lexus IS F '07 (580PP) on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real at the Grand Valley Speedway ( TCS 1 ABS1).
I did 10 laps using my G29 and I found it a bit loose in all of the corners and I could not better my time, this car needs a slight adjustment to make it better. Overall I say it is not to bad :).

1:56.740 Lexus IS F '07 on Sports Soft, it want to understeer in the corners and I tried it a bit slower but it is still the same. Overall it is a handful in the corners on these tyres, adjustment also needed to the car for me if I want to use this in the future nice though :).

1:51.882 @shaunm80 Aston Martin V12 Vantage '10 (600PP) on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real at the Grand Valley Speedway ( TCS 1 ABS1). I can not pick anything wrong with this car on RH tyres at this track, but this car does not suit me on Sports Soft tyres because it want to mow the lawn when coming out of the corners. Overall SS tyres are no good for me on this car but RH tyres are the way to go, Very well done :bowdown: Shaun.
 
hall90
1:52.978 @shaunm80 Lexus IS F '07 (580PP) on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real at the Grand Valley Speedway ( TCS 1 ABS1).
I did 10 laps using my G29 and I found it a bit loose in all of the corners and I could not better my time, this car needs a slight adjustment to make it better. Overall I say it is not to bad :).

1:56.740 Lexus IS F '07 on Sports Soft, it want to understeer in the corners and I tried it a bit slower but it is still the same. Overall it is a handful in the corners on these tyres, adjustment also needed to the car for me if I want to use this in the future nice though :).

1:51.882 @shaunm80 Aston Martin V12 Vantage '10 (600PP) on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real at the Grand Valley Speedway ( TCS 1 ABS1). I can not pick anything wrong with this car on RH tyres at this track, but this car does not suit me on Sports Soft tyres because it want to mow the lawn when coming out of the corners. Overall SS tyres are no good for me on this car but RH tyres are the way to go, Very well done :bowdown: Shaun.
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Thank you for the reviews. Some of the tunes won't fit all people so I am not surprised that you found a couple that didn't gel perfectly with you. I am glad that you found the Vantage on RH tyres suited though. That car felt really good when I published it personally. :)
 
shaunm80
Thank you for the reviews. Some of the tunes won't fit all people so I am not surprised that you found a couple that didn't gel perfectly with you. I am glad that you found the Vantage on RH tyres suited though. That car felt really good when I published it personally. :)
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I had a lot of fun with your Vantage on RH tyres 👍, and I found that some cars work and some CoTM don't work with me whether the flat floor has something to do with it, but your cars without flat floor are always good with me :):):).
 
I thought I would try another tune from Antares26...

1:15.305 - @Antares26 Honda S2000 '06 525pp on Racing Hard Tires...

Deep Forest Raceway - Reverse. Track:Real ABS:1 TCS:0

I have always struggled to go fast and maintain a consistent rhythm with a FR car. I felt fast with this tune but I couldn't take it to the next level like @hall90 showed in his impressive video! This is truly a car/tune made for a fast driver and there is nothing wrong with it...it rewards the best driver. I loved the set-up and the way it flowed around the track once I got use to the reverse direction. My biggest problem is the understeer that I induce to the car when I try to push for a faster lap time...I just need to smooth out my inputs and trust the car will reward me. Great tune Antares26 and loads of fun on Deep Forest Reverse! 👍

:cheers:
 
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I thought I would try another tune from Antares26...

1:15.305 - @Antares26 Honda S2000 '06 525pp on Racing Hard Tires...

Deep Forest Raceway - Reverse. Track:Real ABS:1 TCS:0

I have always struggled to go fast and maintain a consistent rhythm with a FR car. I felt fast with this tune but I couldn't take it to the next level like @hall90 showed in his impressive video! This is truly a car/tune made for a fast driver and there is nothing wrong with it...it rewards the best driver. I loved the set-up and the way it flowed around the track once I got use to the reverse direction. My biggest problem is the understeer that I induce to the car when I try to push for a faster lap time...I just need to smooth out my inputs and trust the car will reward me. Great tune Antares26 and loads of fun on Deep Forest Reverse! 👍

:cheers:
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Glad you liked the tune, I was always trying to work out the balance between understeer and oversteer with this car and I just went with a setup that killed most of the mid-corner oversteer, although that still left some understeer.
 
As you may have guessed, US cars with flat floors will be coming this weekend. Vettes, Vipers, Camaros (oh my), and April will have a unique batch as well. The May batch will be interesting and exciting, faster cars but I would let the cat out of the bag just yet. That said, I will be adding one more track for leaderboards, but the others currently being used WILL continue.

The track is one of my own, I've added it to the track database and it should be easy to download. Its a fast, wide open track with a few tricky but not difficult corners. Should suit the next few batches well. If you want a jump on learning, there is a post of mine with a link one page back.

The post after SSR11 Leaderboard will be edited and will be used as this Leaderboard. The track is called Eifel Woods, hope you will enjoy :)
 
The Eifel Woods track is great, I've take a few cars to it, great flow, smooth turns, lots of places that you go flat out that look like you should have to hit the brakes and one that looks like it's fast but is really a slow turn. Well doen on the track sir.
 
DB9 Coupe '06 RM

Paint: Championship Blue
Rims: +1 Boyd Coddington Legacy

PP: 600
HP: 647 hp
WEIGHT: 1377kg
WEIGHT DIST: 51:49
TIRE(S): RH

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero - Type A
Wing - Mount A, Wing D, Winglets G
Heigth -10
Width -13
Flat Floor - Type A
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 98/98
SPRINGS - 17.30/16.30
COMP - 6/6
EXT - 9/7
ARB - 5/2
CAMBER - 0/0
TOE - +0.06/-0.04
BRAKES - 4/6

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.000
TOP SPEED TO - 149mph
1ST - 2.691
2ND - 1.931
3RD - 1.489
4TH - 1.200
5TH - 1.000
6TH - 0.860
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 4.010
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 12
ACCEL - 11
DECEL - 13

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT: yes
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 3
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Racing
MANIFOLD - Isometric
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Installed
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - n/a
POWER LIMITER - 99.0%

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 7kg
Position- +50%
DOWNFORCE - 5

NOTE: Tuned at Deep Forest Reverse, tested at Trial Mountain, proven International A Group GT3 Series.

First tune posted since switch to wheel. Curious to see what you guys think.
 
Here's My Tune: Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Tronic '07 (Tuned for February COTM (Car Of The Month)

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It's a Blast to drive at Trail Mountain!!! 👍 :D ;)




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BMW 135i Touring Car​

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Car : BMW 135i Coupe ‘07
Tyres : Sport Soft

Horsepower : 463 PS at 6700 RPM
Torque : 534.7 Nm at 5200 RPM

Weight : 1338kg ; 27 kg of ballast at -16 position
Weight distribution : 50/50
Power Limiter : 100 %

550PP


Parts :

Paint : AlpinWeiß or the color of your choice

Install :

Engine Tuning Stage 2
Sport ECU
Racing Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Intake Tuning
Carbon Driveshaft
Customizable Suspension Kit
Customizable LSD
Customizable Transmission
Weight Reduction Stage 2
Carbon Hood (Body Color)
Windows Weight Reduction

(install all parts and change oil)

IMPORTANT : Improve Body Rigidity

Aero Parts :
Aero kit B
Flat Floor

Wheels : Standard Size BBS RE-MG, in Premium Silver Metallic


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The Setup :


TC Kline Racing Double Adjustable Coilovers / 400&700# Springs :

Front, Rear

Ride Height: 94 91
Spring Rate: 7.14 12.50
Dampers (Compression): 4 3
Dampers (Extension): 6 4
Anti-Roll Bars: 4 4
Camber Angle: 3.2 2.2
Toe Angle: -0.10 0.12



Transmission :


BMW 135i 6-Speed Manual w/ Custom Final Drive :

Set to default
Move the max speed to 360km/h
1st. 4.060
2nd. 2.400
3rd. 1.580
4th. 1.190
5th. 1.000
6th. 0.870

Final gear. 3.460 (or 3.080 or 3.230)


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LSD - 40% Lock 30/90 Ramp LSD

Initial Torque : 14
Acceleration Sensitivity: 31
Braking Sensitivity: 5


Brake Balance :

Set 3/4 or 4/4 or your favourite BB. All are tested without ABS and any assistances.


NOTES
 
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BMW 135i Touring Car​

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Car : BMW 135i Coupe ‘07
Tyres : Sport Soft

Horsepower : 463 PS at 6700 RPM
Torque : 534.7 Nm at 5200 RPM

Weight : 1338kg ; 27 kg of ballast at -16 position
Weight distribution : 50/50
Power Limiter : 100 %

550PP


Parts :

Paint : AlpinWeiß or the color of your choice

Install :

Engine Tuning Stage 2
Sport ECU
Racing Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Intake Tuning
Carbon Driveshaft
Customizable Suspension Kit
Customizable LSD
Customizable Transmission
Weight Reduction Stage 2
Carbon Hood (Body Color)
Windows Weight Reduction

IMPORTANT : Improve Body Rigidity

Aero Parts :
Aero kit B
Flat Floor

Wheels : Standard Size BBS RE-MG, in Premium Silver Metallic


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The Setup :


TC Kline Racing Double Adjustable Coilovers / 400&700# Springs :

Front, Rear

Ride Height: 94 91
Spring Rate: 7.14 12.50
Dampers (Compression): 4 3
Dampers (Extension): 6 4
Anti-Roll Bars: 4 4
Camber Angle: 3.2 2.2
Toe Angle: -0.10 0.12



Transmission :


BMW 135i 6-Speed Manual w/ Custom Final Drive :

Set to default
Move the max speed to 360km/h
1st. 4.060
2nd. 2.400
3rd. 1.580
4th. 1.190
5th. 1.000
6th. 0.870

Final gear. 3.460 (or 3.080 or 3.230)


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LSD - 40% Lock 30/90 Ramp LSD

Initial Torque : 14
Acceleration Sensitivity: 31
Braking Sensitivity: 5


Brake Balance :

Set 3/4 or 4/4 or your favourite BB. All are tested without ABS and any assistances.


NOTES
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I can only get this car up to 542PP, and not 550PP I have done everything on what you said ?.
 
1:13.569 @Brewguy44 Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Tronic '07 (615PP) at Deep Forest Reverse on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real, overall the car is very good and fun to drive using my G29 wheel, the only problem with this car on this track is the 2 big bumps around the track, where the car just wants to take of and go home other than that there is no issues with this this car, you sir have a very nice car :cheers:.

1:51.438 @fordracer Aston Martin DB9 Coupe '06 (600PP) on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real at the Grand Valley Speedway, there is only a slight problem is a bit of understeer at this track but it does not seem to be and issue with me, overall, a very nice car you got there :cheers:.
 
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1:13.569 @Brewguy44 Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Tronic '07 (615PP) at Deep Forest Reverse on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real, overall the car is very good and fun to drive using my G29 wheel, the only problem with this car on this track is the 2 big bumps around the track, where the car just wants to take of and go home other than that there is no issues with this this car, you sir have a very nice car :cheers:.

1:51.438 @fordracer Aston Martin DB9 Coupe '06 (600PP) on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real at the Grand Valley Speedway, there is only a slight problem is a bit of understeer at this track but it does not seem to be and issue with me, overall, a very nice car you got there :cheers:.
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Thanks @hall90. Nice time for that track. :cheers:
 
lBt_33
BMW 135i Touring Car​

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Car : BMW 135i Coupe ‘07
Tyres : Sport Soft

Horsepower : 463 PS at 6700 RPM
Torque : 534.7 Nm at 5200 RPM

Weight : 1338kg ; 27 kg of ballast at -16 position
Weight distribution : 50/50
Power Limiter : 100 %

550PP


Parts :

Paint : AlpinWeiß or the color of your choice

Install :

Engine Tuning Stage 2
Sport ECU
Racing Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Intake Tuning
Carbon Driveshaft
Customizable Suspension Kit
Customizable LSD
Customizable Transmission
Weight Reduction Stage 2
Carbon Hood (Body Color)
Windows Weight Reduction

(install all parts and change oil)

IMPORTANT : Improve Body Rigidity

Aero Parts :
Aero kit B
Flat Floor

Wheels : Standard Size BBS RE-MG, in Premium Silver Metallic


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The Setup :


TC Kline Racing Double Adjustable Coilovers / 400&700# Springs :

Front, Rear

Ride Height: 94 91
Spring Rate: 7.14 12.50
Dampers (Compression): 4 3
Dampers (Extension): 6 4
Anti-Roll Bars: 4 4
Camber Angle: 3.2 2.2
Toe Angle: -0.10 0.12



Transmission :


BMW 135i 6-Speed Manual w/ Custom Final Drive :

Set to default
Move the max speed to 360km/h
1st. 4.060
2nd. 2.400
3rd. 1.580
4th. 1.190
5th. 1.000
6th. 0.870

Final gear. 3.460 (or 3.080 or 3.230)


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LSD - 40% Lock 30/90 Ramp LSD

Initial Torque : 14
Acceleration Sensitivity: 27
Braking Sensitivity: 5


Brake Balance :

Set 1/2 or your favourite BB. All are tested without ABS and any assistances.


NOTES
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Tune edited, added oil change and decreased the Acceleration Sensitivity to reach the 40% Lock.

ENJOY ! :D:dopey:
 
hall90
1:13.569 @Brewguy44 Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Tronic '07 (615PP) at Deep Forest Reverse on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real, overall the car is very good and fun to drive using my G29 wheel, the only problem with this car on this track is the 2 big bumps around the track, where the car just wants to take of and go home other than that there is no issues with this this car, you sir have a very nice car :cheers:.

1:51.438 @fordracer Aston Martin DB9 Coupe '06 (600PP) on Racing Hard Tyres track set/ Real at the Grand Valley Speedway, there is only a slight problem is a bit of understeer at this track but it does not seem to be and issue with me, overall, a very nice car you got there :cheers:.
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Thank You @hall90 for the 👍 and good time too!!! I know I left some time out there at D.F.R. and I didn't notice the 2 bumps that much. I'll have to check that out.
 
Audi TTS Coupe​

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Car : Audi TTS Coupe '09
Tyres : Comfort Soft to Sport Soft

Horsepower : 472 PS at 6800 RPM
Torque : 520.2 Nm at 5800 RPM

Weight : 1350 ; 78 kg of ballast at 21 position
Weight distribution : 56/44
Power Limiter : 100 %

550PP



Parts :

Paint : Blue Metallic

Install :

Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sport ECU
Sport Exhaust
Catalytic Converter Sport
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Intake Tuning
High Turbo Kit
Double Plate Clutch
Carbon Driveshaft
Customizable Suspension Kit
Customizable LSD
Carbon Hood (Body Color)
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Windows Weight Reduction

Aero Parts :

Aero kit A
Flat Floor
Aero set to 10

OPTIONAL - custom wing :
Wing mount type D
Wing type H
Winglets type N
Height -8
Width -20


Wheels : Standard Size Rays RE30, in Dark Silver.


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The Setup :


Front, Rear

Ride Height: 110 114
Spring Rate: 7.85 5.70
Dampers (Compression): 4 8
Dampers (Extension): 2 6
Anti-Roll Bars: 2 3
Camber Angle: 1.3 1.0
Toe Angle: -0.11 -0.23




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Medium Preload 60% Lock 1 Way LSD

Initial Torque : 5 / 17
Acceleration Sensitivity: 20 / 36
Braking Sensitivity: 5 /5



Brake Balance :

Set 5/5 or your favourite BB. All are tested without ABS and any assistances.


NOTES

Forgot to post it here, so why not now ? :lol:

My 550PP Audi TTS Coupe, enjoy ! :D:dopey:
 
@fordracer DB coupe '06 600pp review:

SS - At Grand Valley Speedway
Slight understeer in slower sections but not bad or enough to really hurt lap time.
Good grip, great balance, nice trans setup.
Does not like late entry, good think I like easy in, fast out.
Best lap - 1:55.617

RH - At Eifel Woods
Simply wonderful, flowed around here nicely.
Almost like it was tuned here :odd:
Watch late entry, will push wide through the center.
Especially long sweeping left hander after the esses. (but all cars do that in this corner ;))
Great job 👍 Best lap time - 1:31.537

@Brewguy44 R8 4.2 FSI R tronic 615pp review:

SS - At Trial Mountain
Is lots of fun here :D
Does not like going too deep into corners, will slide and lose grip.
Easy in, fast out produces best lap time and great launch on exit.
Best lap - 1:25.937

RH - At Eifel Woods
Can find some understeer mid-corner and brake lift off oversteer.
Can use the oversteer to your advantage though.
Seems the front end too tight, springs or sway bar? (not sure)
Maybe lowering LSD initial on the front might help.
Still, fast around here when smooth, real fast.
Best lap 1:31.465

Alpine A100 1600s 537pp Review:

SS - At Deep Forest Reverse
Now this is a fun little car, expect oversteer from RR but get slight understeer.
Good balance overall, can be driven harder than expected.
Fun trying to push to it's limits.
Really good, fun tune, well done.
Best lap 1:21.195
 
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Bowtie-muscle
@fordracer DB coupe '06 600pp review:

SS - At Grand Valley Speedway
Slight understeer in slower sections but not bad or enough to really hurt lap time.
Good grip, great balance, nice trans setup.
Does not like late entry, good think I like easy in, fast out.
Best lap - 1:55.617

RH - At Eifel Woods
Simply wonderful, flowed around here nicely.
Almost like it was tuned here :odd:
Watch late entry, will push wide through the center.
Especially long sweeping left hander after the esses. (but all cars do that in this corner ;))
Great job 👍 Best lap time - 1:31.537

@Brewguy44 R8 4.2 FSI R tronic 615pp review:

SS - At Trial Mountain
Is lots of fun here :D
Does not like going too deep into corners, will slide and lose grip.
Easy in, fast out produces best lap time and great launch on exit.
Best lap - 1:25.937

RH - At Eifel Woods
Can find some understeer mid-corner and brake lift off oversteer.
Can use the oversteer to your advantage though.
Seems the front end too tight, springs or sway bar? (not sure)
Maybe lowering LSD initial on the front might help.
Still, fast around here when smooth, real fast.
Best lap 1:31.465

Alpine A100 1600s 537pp Review:

SS - At Deep Forest Reverse
Now this is a fun little car, expect oversteer from RR but get slight understeer.
Good balance overall, can be driven harder than expected.
Fun trying to push to it's limits.
Really good, fun tune, well done.
Best lap 1:21.195
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Thanks for the review @Bowtie-muscle, I am happy with it. Haven't tried it on the new track, and will be shortly. I had a stiffer version that was quite a bit faster, however it's twitches and a little unpredictable. This version races well and a lot more fun to drive.
 
[600PP] Mercedes SLS AMG​

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Car : Mercedes SLS AMG '10
Tyres : Sport Soft

Horsepower : 570 PS at 6400 RPM
Torque : 682.5 Nm at 5000 RPM

Weight : 1307kg ; 0 kg of ballast at 0 position
Weight distribution : 47/53
Power Limiter : 93.9 %

600PP


Parts :

Paint : AMG Alubeam Silber

Install :

Intake Tuning
Carbon Driveshaft
Customizable Suspension Kit
Customizable LSD
Double Clutch Plate
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Hood (Body Color)


IMPORTANT : Improve Body Rigidity

Aero Parts :
Aero kit A
Flat Floor

Aero set to 205 (max)

Custom Wing :
Wing mount type F
Wing type H
Winglets type N
Height -7
Width -17

Wheels : Standard


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The Setup :


Front, Rear

Ride Height: 87 87
Spring Rate: 11.70 15.48
Dampers (Compression): 4 6
Dampers (Extension): 6 8
Anti-Roll Bars: 4 5
Camber Angle: 2.4 1.7
Toe Angle: -0.12 0.05



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LSD

Initial Torque : 19
Acceleration Sensitivity: 37
Braking Sensitivity: 15


Brake Balance :

Set 3/4 or your favourite BB. All are tested without ABS and any assistances.


NOTES

« Remain motivated, Remain determined, Drop nothing. »
 

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