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

Brewguy44 · Feb 29, 2016

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
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
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

Thanks @Bowtie-muscle for the great reviews 👍 I did the Alpine because I had it in my garage and nobody else had done it yet and it is a fun car to drive!!!

I'll check the LSD on the Audi and lower it to see how it handles, Thanks Again!!!

xande1959 · Mar 1, 2016

BMW M5 '08

Specifications
Performance Points:
550 PP
Max. Power:
541 HP
Weight:
1376 kg
Weight Distribution (F/R):
5050 / -4950
Displacement:
4395 cc
Max. Torque:
415 ft-lb
Drivetrain:
FR
Game Version:
1.22
Controller Type:
Steering Wheel
Tires
Tires (Front):
Sports: Soft
Tires (Rear):
Sports: Soft
Parts & Modifications
Wheel Model:
RAYS 57Xtreme
Suspension Kit:
Height-Adjustable, Fully Customizable Suspension
Transmission:
Fully-Customizable Transmission
Clutch:
Triple-Plate Clutch Kit
Engine:
Stage 3
Exhaust:
Sports Exhaust
Weight Reduction:
Stage 3
Other Parts:
- Racing Brake Kit
- Carbon Fiber Driveshaft
- Intake Tuning
- Isometric Exhaust Manifold
- Catalytic Converter: Sports
- Window Weight Reduction
- Carbon Hood (Body Color)
Suspension
Ride Height (F/R):
125 / 122
Spring Rate (F/R):
7.14 / 7.18
Dampers - Comp. (F/R):
6 / 8
Dampers - Ext. (F/R):
7 / 5
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R):
5 / 3
Camber Angle (F/R):
0.6 / 0.4
Toe Angle (F/R):
-0.04 / 0.29
Brake Balance (F/R):
5 / 3
Transmission
Max. Speed:
370 kph
1st Gear:
3.683
2nd Gear:
2.640
3rd Gear:
1.984
4th Gear:
1.544
5th Gear:
1.231
6th Gear:
1.000
7th Gear:
0.826
Final Gear:
4.370
Special Instructions:
resete / 370 km/h / 1234567 / 4.370
Drivetrain
Initial Torque (F/R):
00 / 07
Accel. Sensitivity (F/R):
00 / 12
Braking Sensitivity (F/R):
00 / 09
F/R Torque Distribution:
5050 / -4950
Power
Power Limiter:
96.4%
Body
Downforce (F/R):
00 / 15
Ballast Weight:
00 kg
Ballast Position:
-11%
Driving Aids
Traction Control:
00
ABS Level:
1
EditReport

xande1959 · Mar 1, 2016

STILL NO INTERNET AT HOME
USING LAN HOUSE

Otaliema · Mar 1, 2016

xande1959
STILL NO INTERNET AT HOME
USING LAN HOUSE

That is no good sir. I hope it is solved sooner than later.

Ya know who is missing from the montage of players. @TurnLeft!!! Dude where are you at man!

Bowtie-muscle · Mar 1, 2016

xande1959
BMW M5 '08

Specifications
Performance Points:
550 PP
Max. Power:
541 HP
Weight:
1376 kg
Weight Distribution (F/R):
5050 / -4950
Displacement:
4395 cc
Max. Torque:
415 ft-lb
Drivetrain:
FR
Game Version:
1.22
Controller Type:
Steering Wheel
Tires
Tires (Front):
Sports: Soft
Tires (Rear):
Sports: Soft
Parts & Modifications
Wheel Model:
RAYS 57Xtreme
Suspension Kit:
Height-Adjustable, Fully Customizable Suspension
Transmission:
Fully-Customizable Transmission
Clutch:
Triple-Plate Clutch Kit
Engine:
Stage 3
Exhaust:
Sports Exhaust
Weight Reduction:
Stage 3
Other Parts:

Racing Brake Kit

Carbon Fiber Driveshaft

Intake Tuning

Isometric Exhaust Manifold

Catalytic Converter: Sports

Window Weight Reduction

Carbon Hood (Body Color)

Suspension
Ride Height (F/R):
125 / 122
Spring Rate (F/R):
7.14 / 7.18
Dampers - Comp. (F/R):
6 / 8
Dampers - Ext. (F/R):
7 / 5
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R):
5 / 3
Camber Angle (F/R):
0.6 / 0.4
Toe Angle (F/R):
-0.04 / 0.29
Brake Balance (F/R):
5 / 3
Transmission
Max. Speed:
370 kph
1st Gear:
3.683
2nd Gear:
2.640
3rd Gear:
1.984
4th Gear:
1.544
5th Gear:
1.231
6th Gear:
1.000
7th Gear:
0.826
Final Gear:
4.370
Special Instructions:
resete / 370 km/h / 1234567 / 4.370
Drivetrain
Initial Torque (F/R):
00 / 07
Accel. Sensitivity (F/R):
00 / 12
Braking Sensitivity (F/R):
00 / 09
F/R Torque Distribution:
5050 / -4950
Power
Power Limiter:
96.4%
Body
Downforce (F/R):
00 / 15
Ballast Weight:
00 kg
Ballast Position:
-11%
Driving Aids
Traction Control:
00
ABS Level:
1
Edit Report

Looks good my friend, but did you install the flat floor?

xande1959 · Mar 1, 2016

ALPINE A310 1600E '73 450 PP

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Specifications
Performance Points:
450 PP
Max. Power:
235 HP
Weight:
883 kg
Weight Distribution (F/R):
4555 / -4455
Max. Torque:
183 ft-lb
Drivetrain:
RR
Game Version:
1.22
Controller Type:
Steering Wheel
Tires
Tires (Front):
Sports: Hard
Tires (Rear):
Sports: Hard
Parts & Modifications
Suspension Kit:
Height-Adjustable, Fully Customizable Suspension
Transmission:
Fully-Customizable Transmission
Clutch:
Triple-Plate Clutch Kit
Engine:
Stage 3
Exhaust:
Semi-Racing Exhaust
Weight Reduction:
Stage 3
Other Parts:
- Racing Brake Kit
- Carbon Fiber Driveshaft
- Sports ECU
- Intake Tuning
- Isometric Exhaust Manifold
- Catalytic Converter: Sports
Suspension
Ride Height (F/R):
102 / 172
Spring Rate (F/R):
7.88 / 4.21
Dampers - Comp. (F/R):
2 / 8
Dampers - Ext. (F/R):
4 / 9
Anti-Roll Bars (F/R):
3 / 2
Camber Angle (F/R):
0.5 / 0.2
Toe Angle (F/R):
-0.10 / 0.38
Brake Balance (F/R):
5 / 2
Transmission
Max. Speed:
280 kph
1st Gear:
2.021
2nd Gear:
1.420
3rd Gear:
1.064
4th Gear:
0.836
5th Gear:
0.713
6th Gear:
0.616
Final Gear:
5000
Special Instructions:
RESET /5.000 / 280 Km/h / 123456 .
Drivetrain
Initial Torque (F/R):
00 / 05
Accel. Sensitivity (F/R):
00 / 11
Braking Sensitivity (F/R):
00 / 50
F/R Torque Distribution:
5050 / -4950
Power
Power Limiter:
100%
Body
Ballast Weight:
56 kg
Ballast Position:
-50%
Driving Aids
Traction Control:
00
ABS Level:
1
EditReport

xande1959 · Mar 1, 2016

Bowtie-muscle
Looks good my friend, but did you install the flat floor?

not installed :cheers:

Bowtie-muscle · Mar 1, 2016

For these cars, they must be installed. I understand if you did not see that in the opening post.

Try adding it and updating if you can please.

xande1959 · Mar 1, 2016

not'm home still without internet. for this reason I am a lan-house tomorrow will say something. sorry

Bowtie-muscle · Mar 1, 2016

xande1959
not'm home still without internet. for this reason I am a lan-house tomorrow will say something. sorry

It's ok, try adding the flat floor and see what happens when you can.

shaunm80 · Mar 1, 2016

I have a few cars in the tuning shop for this thread. I will be working on them this week if I can spare the time. Some nice american cars for me to have a go at too. Great choices.

Thorin Cain · Mar 1, 2016

Bowtie-muscle
"March"

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe '11
Chevy Camaro SS '10
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C5) '04
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C6) '06
Chevy Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09
Chevy Corvette Stingray (C7) '14
Fisker Karma EcoSport '12
Ford Focus RS '06
Ford Mustang Boss 302 '13
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 '13
SRT Viper GTS '02
SRT Viper SRT10 ACR '08
SRT Viper GTS '13
SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition '13

"The Tunes"

The Viper GTS '13 was used for a FITT Challenge (Viper Strike), those tunes are these although not all may have had the Flat Floor installed. These were tuned for Trial Mountain on RH.

@Otaliema | Tune here

@Bowtie-muscle | Tune here

@Ridox2JZGTE | Tune here

@brian wolf | Tune here

@Lionheart2113 | Tune here

@shaunm80 | Tune here

@DolHaus | Tuner here

@Gino Caberlin | Tune here

@krenkme | Tune here

@787bcgr | Tune here

@MrGrado | Tune here

@xande1959 | Tune here

@oppositelock | Tune here

@Motor City Hami | Tune here

@DaBomm4 | Tune Here

Sports Soft

Racing Hard

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe '11 600pp - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Camaro SS '10 575pp SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Camaro SS '10 600pp SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Camaro SS '10 625pp - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C5) '04 575pp SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C5) '04 600pp Touring Car Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C5) '04 600pp Team Vette Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C6) '06 575pp SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C6) '06 600pp Touring Car Version SS/RH- by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C6) '06 600pp Team Vette Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C6) '06 630pp Touring Car Version SS/RH- by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Z06 (C6) '06 630pp Team Vette Version - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09 600pp SS/RH- by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09 630pp Touring Car Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09 630pp Team Vette Version - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Stingray (C7) '14 575pp SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Stingray (C7) '14 600pp Touring Car Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Stingray (C7) '14 600pp Team Vette Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Stingray (C7) '14 630pp Touring Car Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
Chevy Corvette Stingray (C7) '14 630pp Team Vette Version - by Bowtie-muscle
Ford Shelby GT500 '13 600pp - by Bowtie-muscle
SRT Viper GTS '02 600pp Team Viper Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
SRT Viper SRT10 ACR '08 600pp Team Viper Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
SRT Viper SRT10 ACR '08 630pp Team Viper Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
SRT Viper GTS '13 600pp Team Viper Version SS/RH - by Bowtie-muscle
SRT Viper GTS '13 630pp Team Viper Version - by Bowtie-muscle
SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition '13 630pp Team Viper Version - by Bowtie-muscle

Lap time leaderboards:
Deep Forest Raceway (Reverse)
Trial Mountain
Grand Valley Speedway
Special Stage 11
Eifel Woods

Sorry, didnt notice, but was there any Chevys on there?

Way to start the month Bowtie, thats a nice big list to choose from

Hopefully I can get some playing time this week to get some more cars tried out and reviewed. Still got to try those little S2Ks yet.

Bowtie-muscle · Mar 1, 2016

Thorin Cain
Sorry, didnt notice, but was there any Chevys on there? Way to start the month Bowtie, thats a nice big list to choose from

Hopefully I can get some playing time this week to get some more cars tried out and reviewed. Still got to try those little S2Ks yet.

There are only "5" Chevy to choose from, but Viper only has 4 so........ :dopey:

Still have 4 of them to post, but hopefully soon. But the GTS '13 can be fun, the Casi and Shelby are fun but much slower.

sinof1337 · Mar 3, 2016

Lexus IS F '07

Alpine A110 1600S '72

Brewguy44 · Mar 4, 2016

Otaliema
That is no good sir. I hope it is solved sooner than later.

Ya know who is missing from the montage of players. @TurnLeft!!! Dude where are you at man!

@TurnLeft has been going through some health issues the past few months so that's why he hasn't been around that much and he also got a PS4 too!!

Otaliema · Mar 4, 2016

Brewguy44
@TurnLeft has been going through some health issues the past few months so that's why he hasn't been around that much and he also got a PS4 too!!

Well that explains a lot.
@TurnLeft speedy recovery sir. You're a stubborn as a mule so what ever had ya down I know you will kick it's (@^{~.

RacingOtaku86 · Mar 5, 2016

Took @shaunm80 and @Bowtie-muscle 's Maserati's out and here is what I think of them. Mind you, they were not tested on the same day, but I did write notes on them, so they're better than nothing.

First, @shaunm80.
Car: 600 PP SS tune
Track: Eifel Woods
- this car is very stable
- easy to drive; handling is very good
- great speed
- just a blast to drive
Time 1:32.417

Car: 550 PP SS
Track: Eifel Woods
- same as above, but with lower power
Time 1:35.499

Car: 600 PP GT3 RH
Track: Grand Valley Speedway
- maybe my driving is a little rusty, but first impressions are kinda mixed
- try to avoid curbs, 50-50 chance you'll wipe out
- car has speed, and that's not the issue
- handling seems slightly tight, wants to rotate
- not sure if tune is not made for track
Time 1:51.249

Lastly, @Bowtie-muscle 's tune on RH
Track: Grand Valley Speedway
- handling has the same problem as above; not sure if it's me or the tune, but it just doesn't sit right with me
- seems faster than above; beat my Jag time handily
- I don't know, it seems off to me
Time 1:49.972

Maybe this car favours the SS tunes more than the RH tunes, I don't know.

shaunm80 · Mar 5, 2016

RacingOtaku86
Took @shaunm80 and @Bowtie-muscle 's Maserati's out and here is what I think of them. Mind you, they were not tested on the same day, but I did write notes on them, so they're better than nothing.

First, @shaunm80.
Car: 600 PP SS tune
Track: Eifel Woods
- this car is very stable
- easy to drive; handling is very good
- great speed
- just a blast to drive
Time 1:32.417

Car: 550 PP SS
Track: Eifel Woods
- same as above, but with lower power
Time 1:35.499

Car: 600 PP GT3 RH
Track: Grand Valley Speedway
- maybe my driving is a little rusty, but first impressions are kinda mixed
- try to avoid curbs, 50-50 chance you'll wipe out
- car has speed, and that's not the issue
- handling seems slightly tight, wants to rotate
- not sure if tune is not made for track
Time 1:51.249

Maybe this car favours the SS tunes more than the RH tunes, I don't know.

Thanks for the reviews. Great time set on the SS tune. Glad you enjoyed that version as much as you did. I am not sure why road cars on RH tyres are more problematic but I fear this is not the only car affected by this. Thanks for all the time you are putting in with these tests.

Edit: I am pretty sure when I tuned this car, it was tuned on Silverstone GP Circuit as I intended it to beat proper GT3 cars in one of the career races.

Bowtie-muscle · Mar 5, 2016

RacingOtaku86
Took @shaunm80 and @Bowtie-muscle 's Maserati's out and here is what I think of them. Mind you, they were not tested on the same day, but I did write notes on them, so they're better than nothing.

First, @shaunm80.
Car: 600 PP SS tune
Track: Eifel Woods
- this car is very stable
- easy to drive; handling is very good
- great speed
- just a blast to drive
Time 1:32.417

Car: 550 PP SS
Track: Eifel Woods
- same as above, but with lower power
Time 1:35.499

Car: 600 PP GT3 RH
Track: Grand Valley Speedway
- maybe my driving is a little rusty, but first impressions are kinda mixed
- try to avoid curbs, 50-50 chance you'll wipe out
- car has speed, and that's not the issue
- handling seems slightly tight, wants to rotate
- not sure if tune is not made for track
Time 1:51.249

Lastly, @Bowtie-muscle 's tune on RH
Track: Grand Valley Speedway
- handling has the same problem as above; not sure if it's me or the tune, but it just doesn't sit right with me
- seems faster than above; beat my Jag time handily
- I don't know, it seems off to me
Time 1:49.972

Maybe this car favours the SS tunes more than the RH tunes, I don't know.

Thanks for the review, it's Not you it's the tune. Took that one out recently on two different tracks, Eifel Woods where it was really fast but slightly tricky. Not bad for me but can see others struggling. The other track, well I can't say yet, but quite quick but not as good as I thought. Could use some refinement, so I appreciate the feedback and understand the impression that you got.

TheInfamousJEW6 · Mar 5, 2016

I just had to build a Caddy for this Month's American Cars!!

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe '11

Enjoy!

Thorin Cain · Mar 6, 2016

Had a quick test of @Antares26's S2000 at Trial Mountain. Did a 1:26.912 with a little room for improvement. Nice little machine this one

I'll post a full review later in the week on this and the other S2K once I've taken them to a few more testing venues 👍

Bowtie-muscle · Mar 6, 2016

@sinof1337 IS F / A110 1600s review:

IS F 550pp RH:
Well balanced, great grip. I lowered the final gear to 3.700.
My version was at 600pp as was @shaunm80, 550pp served this car much better. Turn in and mid corner are excellent, exit is smooth and easy to get on the power. Only slipped once and that was due to a curb.
Well done.
Best lap at Deep Forest Reverse - 1:18.220

A110 1600s at 530pp SS:
Almost flawless :eek:

, even with lower rear ride height it's very stable.
Found your LSD strange, but it work fantastic.
Minor, very minor weight shift in the rear once in awhile just to remind you it's RR.
Great, fun tune. Only had issue with one corner, at the top of the hill before the first tunnel. Once I got it right I was good. From the second tunnel to the finish line however, this car was awesome.
Best lap at Deep Forest Reverse - 1:21.235

@Antares26 C 63 AMG / 135i coupe review:

C63 AMG 550pp RH:
Not a big fan of this car, at all. That said, 550pp was a better pp range the previous 600pp.
Easier to handle and control, but still has rear grip issues on exit (obviously, this car is born with that issue). Well balanced otherwise, and once you get the throttle control and patience needed for exit this car gets much better. Good brakes and a very well built trans.
Just drive it easy and do not brake too late, all will be well.
Best lap at SSR11 - 3:07.609

135i coupe 520pp RH:

Really well tuned car for this track. Flowed nice and easy to drive.
The rear tires never did seem to warm up and were almost always blue :odd:

, although I did have one corner (just one) where the rear would slide slightly and light up the outside rear wheel. And it did it on most laps but every where else it was really good. Was able to drive it harder than expected, but be careful in the bumpy sections. All in all, a really good tune.
Best lap at SSR11 - 3:08.922

@lBt_33 135i coupe review:

Good tune with great handling. Getting on the throttle too early or hard between the 2nd and 3rd tunnels would induce a drift, but patience and control fixed the issue. When you are smooth with your inputs and the throttle, this is a quick tune and will not do anything unexpected. Good brakes (I set to 4 / 4), great turn in and well built trans/LSD. Nice work

Best lap at Deep Forest Reverse - 1:18.914

lBt_33 · Mar 7, 2016

Bowtie-muscle
@lBt_33 135i coupe review:

Good tune with great handling. Getting on the throttle too early or hard between the 2nd and 3rd tunnels would induce a drift, but patience and control fixed the issue. When you are smooth with your inputs and the throttle, this is a quick tune and will not do anything unexpected. Good brakes (I set to 4 / 4), great turn in and well built trans/LSD. Nice work
Best lap at Deep Forest Reverse - 1:18.914

Thank you so much for the review, as it is a replica i'm glad of the results, the important is that you get fun to drive this BMW ! :cheers: