December Car of the Month: "Mitsubishi FTO"

[Bowtie-muscle]

Welcome to:

December Car of the Month!

Featuring:

Mitsubishi FTO GPX '99 &
FTO GP Version R '99
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This month we shall once again delve into the world of understeer, following a month of oversteer, it only seemed fitting. Not often do we go after front wheel drive cars, and they have difficulty all their own. So, as suggested by @DaBomm4, we shall take on the challenge of tuning the FTO. There are 7 models to choose from thanks to PD (8 if you include the race car), but we shall only be choosing 2. The '99 GPX, and GP Version R FTO models. Back in the Original Gran Turismo, the 94 FTO GPX was the 2nd car I purchased , using it for Lightweights and FF . I later Race Modified it (miss that feature ), and ran many miles in it. Since, I have had an FTO in every GT version, and finally got around to tuning a few for this month . I invite you to share your version of these powerful lightweight front wheel drive hidden gems . Normally not the go to FF car in game, let's see if we can change that. 👍

So tune them and share them here, or feel free to jump into one of the others and give feedback and a review. Nothing stopping you from doing both!

Please be sure to give tire choice, and if possible, a track selection for testing .
Now let's get to it, and tune that understeer out of these babies shall we?

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

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"The Tunes"
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By Bowtie-muscle :
FTO GPX 400pp CS
FTO GP Version R 450pp SH


By @TheInfamousJEW6 :
FTO GPX - 450pp SH
FTO GP Version R - 500pp SS


By @shaunm80 :
FTO GP Version R - 450pp SH
FTO GP Version R - 400pp CS
FTO GP Version R - 500pp SH
FTO GPX - 450pp SH


By @Soren Jacquet :
FTO GP Version R - 450pp SS


By @Burned_Rubber :
FTO GP Version R - 450pp SH
FTO GP Version R - 500pp SS


BY @DaBomm4 :
FTO GP Version R - 450pp CS


By @viotunes :
FTO GP Version R - 450pp SH/SS


By @joaosoarescso :
FTO GPX - 415pp CS


By @lBt_33 :
FTO GP Version R - 450pp SH


By @Rush471 :
FTO GP Version R - 450pp SH


By @danlimski :
FTO GPX - 517pp SS

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[Bowtie-muscle]

"The Reviews"
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By @hall90 :
@shaunm80 - FTO GP Version R 450pp
@shaunm80 - FTO GP Version R 400pp SH


By @DaBomm4 :
Reviews the field


By Bowtie-muscle:
@joaosoarescso FTO GPX 415pp
The 450pp field on Sports Hard

 

[viotunes]

Enjoying myself already.

A front wheel drive car is an great choice to mix things up a bit! All I've been doing for the past few months was tuning MR/FR cars. First impression of the FTO is that it's really slow; despite its low weight it does not turn very well and it barely has power at 450. Good stability, but the car doesnt feel like it compares to my Integra in terms of performance. Tuning it for higher PP probably won't fix that, and I don't really feel like doing a 430 tune. It feels better on flat courses than it does on Trial though, maybe it's just not a good car for that track. Need to think about where to take this one, I really wanna make it run well because it just looks cute. Have fun everyone, hope the unusual drive will lead to some interesting tunes.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

Enjoying myself already.

A front wheel drive car is an great choice to mix things up a bit! All I've been doing for the past few months was tuning MR/FR cars. First impression of the FTO is that it's really slow; despite its low weight it does not turn very well and it barely has power at 450. Good stability, but the car doesnt feel like it compares to my Integra in terms of performance. Tuning it for higher PP probably won't fix that, and I don't really feel like doing a 430 tune. It feels better on flat courses than it does on Trial though, maybe it's just not a good car for that track. Need to think about where to take this one, I really wanna make it run well because it just looks cute. Have fun everyone, hope the unusual drive will lead to some interesting tunes.

Has to be some difficulty to it or would be easy to choose the car each month. Try Deep Forest or Autumn Ring, they should be interesting.

 

[shaunm80]

Looks like I will have to add two new cars to my garage. These should be interesting when they are done Great choice of car for this month.

 

[viotunes]

Has to be some difficulty to it or would be easy to choose the car each month. Try Deep Forest or Autumn Ring, they should be interesting.

I did try out Autumn Ring, it feels a lot better there and you can do a lot more to the setup without wrecking laptimes. Much better corner exit and more intuitive drive, easy to make adjustments to the suspension.

I guess the problem with Trial Mountain is that it kind of feels like one huge corner, there are no flat straights on corner exits, always banked or uphill/downhill. Requires a pretty specific setup and racing line, but if you can run the car well here, it will run anywhere (except NBR, needs a more stable ride). Guess I'll tweak this setup on Autumn and later move back to Trial to see if it helped any.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

My two offerings are added to the tunes post

 

[TheInfamousJEW6]

Here's my first entry for the month, FTO GPX '99. The R will follow, eventually... Hope it is enjoyed. 👍 I really had a blast with this car. Great choice @Bowtie-muscle! It was a 500pp killer and came in second in this months seasonal, beaten by a Pagani and another ridiculous car for a 500pp race! It can be a bit tricky, but FF usually is!

 

[shaunm80]

The first of two posts.

Without further ado, here is the first car I have tuned for this months thread.

Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R '99

450PP SH Tyre Version

400PP CS Tyre Version

500PP SH Tyre Version

 

[shaunm80]

The second car

Mitsubishi FTO GPX '99

Based on a different tuning style to make this car slightly different.

450PP SH Tyre Version

 

[shaunm80]

Well, there they are. My two cars with four tunes. I thought I would give the testers a bit of variety for which tune they go for. I look forward to seeing what you make of them. Enjoy folks!

 

[TheInfamousJEW6]

This FTO GP Version R is a lot faster than I had anticipated! It took on the Tuned cars in the International B series and put on quite a show! Not so nice on CS tires for the Matterhorn Seasonal. Only managed 4th place due to the smoky burnouts everytime I exited a corner! Hope this tune is enjoyed by all!

 

[DaBomm4]

So, just curious what times you guys are getting on your test tracks, once I get my tune built and posted I will try to get to the tunes this month, along side learning PCars.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

So, just curious what times you guys are getting on your test tracks, once I get my tune built and posted I will try to get to the tunes this month, along side learning PCars.

Slipping over to the dark side are we?

Have not started testing yet, but will in a day or two.

 

[DaBomm4]

Slipping over to the dark side are we?

Have not started testing yet, but will in a day or two.

Well, when a friend gifts it to you on steam, its kind of hard to say no.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

Well, when a friend gifts it to you on steam, its kind of hard to say no.

Merry Christmas!

 

[Burned_Rubber]

Here's my setup for this sweet FF ride. I used @shaunm80 template to post this tune, I hope you don't mind

Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R '99

450PP
264 HP
1050 kgs
Weight Distribution 54:46

Sports Hard Tyres

No Oil Change

Rims: +2 Boyd Cottington LEGACY F-09

FC Suspension
F/R
110/105
7.40/7.40
5/4
4/5
4/5
0.0/1.2
-0.12/-0.30

Racing Brake Kit
4/6

FC Transmission
(Reset to default - once power parts applied)
Set final gear to 5.000
Set max speed to 112mph
1st 3.020
2nd 2.240
3rd 1.790
4th 1.500
5th 1.300
6th 1.150
Set final gear to 3.400
(Adjust final gear to suit track)

FC LSD
18/16/5
Triple Plate Clutch

Set power limiter to 99.5%
Semi Racing Exhaust
High RPM Turbo Kit

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast - Set 88 kgs to Position 50

Tuned with ABS 1 only

 

[Burned_Rubber]

Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R '99

500PP
370 HP
1020 kgs
Weight Distribution 56:44

Sports Soft Tyres

Rims: +2 Boyd Cottington LEGACY F-09

FC Suspension
F/R
135/100
3.40/8.20
2/7
6/3
5/6
0.0/1.5
-0.05/-0.05

Racing Brake Kit
4/5

FC Transmission
(Reset to default - once power parts applied)
Set final gear to 4.000
Set max speed to 112mph
1st 4.030
2nd 2.990
3rd 2.420
4th 2.030
5th 1.740
6th 1.510
Set final gear to 2.500
(Adjust final gear to suit shorter tracks)

FC LSD
5/12/5
Triple Plate Clutch

Set power limiter to 98.2%
Best of all Power Parts
Sports Exhaust

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast - Set 58 kgs to Position 50

Note: I'm pretty happy with the end result, although there is some weight transfer issues around flowing turns like Spa, Bathurst and MidField if steering isn't very smooth. I didn't want to go harder on the suspension than I already have because the speed sensation is just TOPS!! It probably isn't the fastest 500pp version out there, but it is a real blast for me to drive. Sport hard tires do not work with this tune unless you have TC1 because you will just keep bouncing off of the rev limiter costing a lot of time

 

[DaBomm4]

Tuned with ABS 1, no other aids, DS3

Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R '99
450 pp
254 hp @ 8,000 rpm
178.8 ft-lb @ 6,500 rpm
990 kg
Power to Weight 3.89
Weight Distribution 57/43

GT Auto
No Oil Change
No Body Rigidity
Wheels: Stock: Stock
Paint Body:
Paint Wheels: Stock

Parts
Fully Customizable Suspension
Fully Customizable Transmission
Fully Customizable LSD
Twin-Plate Clutch Kit
Sports Computer
Sports Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Sports Catalytic
Intake Tuning
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Hood
Window Weight Reduction
Comfort Soft

Suspension
Ride Height 100/100
Spring Rate 4.25/5.15
Dampeners Comp 5/4
Dampeners Ext 6/5
Anti-Roll Bars 3/5
Camber Angle 0.5/2.5
Toe Angle -0.25/-0.15
Brake Balance 4/6

Transmission
Initial Final 4.312
Max Speed 162
First Gear 2.860
Second Gear 2.100
Third Gear 1.650
Fourth Gear 1.325
Fifth Gear 1.075
Sixth Gear 0.900
Final Gear 4.450

LSD 25/30/10

Power Limiter 99.9%
Ballast Weight 28
Ballast Position 50



Pictures from Rollercoaster of Death 2.0 - created by NixxxoN (P.S. the track is pretty fun.)

 

[NixxxoN]

Pictures from Rollercoaster of Death 2.0 - created by NixxxoN (P.S. the track is pretty fun.)

 

[shaunm80]

Here is a review from @hall90 for the 450PP car I have tuned.

The Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R '99 (450PP) its a lot better than the 500PP version, and it is a nice car to drive. I done this on the same track at Mid-field Raceway with ABS 1 and everything off and Grip Reduction set to Real no other issues when using wheel .

I had no trouble with understeer using my wheel, the only trouble with understeer is when you I don't brake when I am approaching the corners .

A slight tap on the brake usually does the trick to get the apex nailed perfectly.

Left foot braking does the trick and a little bit of trail brake also.

This is your Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R '99 (450PP) at the Mid-field Raceway.

 

[viotunes]

I'd post mine and do reviews but I haven't been able to get on my PS3 since my last post. I'll see if I can get some testing done this week though.

My tune is 450pp/SH and I couldn't get it to go significantly faster yet in the 2 hours I worked on it last week, really not sure what it needs. I can feel my tuning's effect on the car's behaviour but my times are almost always about the same (or worse).

 

[DaBomm4]

I'd post mine and do reviews but I haven't been able to get on my PS3 since my last post. I'll see if I can get some testing done this week though.

My tune is 450pp/SH and I couldn't get it to go significantly faster yet in the 2 hours I worked on it last week, really not sure what it needs. I can feel my tuning's effect on the car's behaviour but my times are almost always about the same (or worse).

We know what you mean, I will have my results up probably Friday tonight and two of the tunes are similar but times are not as close as you'd think. I would be glad to add your tune to the mix.

 

[DaBomm4]

Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R '99

500PP
370 HP
1020 kgs
Weight Distribution 56:44

Sports Soft Tyres

Rims: +2 Boyd Cottington LEGACY F-09

FC Suspension
F/R
135/100
3.40/8.20
2/7
6/3
5/6
0.0/1.5
-0.05/-0.05

Racing Brake Kit
4/5

FC Transmission
(Reset to default - once power parts applied)
Set final gear to Default
Set max speed to 112mph
1st 4.030
2nd 2.990
3rd 2.420
4th 2.030
5th 1.740
6th 1.510
Set final gear to 2.500
(Adjust final gear to suit shorter tracks)

FC LSD
5/12/5
Triple Plate Clutch

Set power limiter to 98.2%
Best of all Power Parts
Sports Exhaust

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Ballast - Set 58 kgs to Position

Note: I'm pretty happy with the end result, although there is some weight transfer issues around flowing turns like Spa, Bathurst and MidField if steering isn't very smooth. I didn't want to go harder on the suspension than I already have because the speed sensation is just TOPS!! It probably isn't the fastest 500pp version out there, but it is a real blast for me to drive. Sport hard tires do not work with this tune unless you have TC1 because you will just keep bouncing off of the rev limiter costing a lot of time

You seem to be missing the Ballast Position number, would you care to add it or keep it a mystery for us to figure out? Also, you didn't state if you have window reduction installed but with current weight setup I get 1030kg instead. And lastly, I cannot match your gears with the default final gear of 4.312, but I can match the gears when using 4.090 for the Initial Final Gear.

 

[DaBomm4]

Before I start I wanted to say I enjoyed each tune for what it had, and I am glad that I spent some time testing them.


All tunes tested with ABS 1, no other aids, DS3

@shaunm80's GP Version R '99 400pp
1:35.3 - Autumn Ring
1:48.8 - Trial Mountain
1:35.4 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, easy to drive, 2nd to 3rd gear feels a little long.

GP Version R '99 - 450pp on the tune specified tires

@DaBomm4
1:33.5 - Autumn Ring
1:47.5 - Trial Mountain
1:35.5 - Deep Forest
3:33.1 - Rollercoaster of Death 2.0 by @NixxxoN

@Bowtie-muscle
1:29.8 - Autumn Ring - 1:33.5 CS for comparison
1:43.0 - Trial Mountain
1:29.2 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, sometimes hard to stay in the power zone and a little wobbly at high speeds.

@shaunm80
1:28.9 - Autumn Ring
1:41.1 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels almost exactly the same as the 400pp version. 👍 (P.S. where are the FITT tunes like this one?)

@Soren Jacquet
1:25.1 - Autumn Ring
1:38.1 - Trial Mountain
1:25.1 - Deep Forest
SH tires for comparison
1:29.9 - Autumn Ring
1:42.9 - Trial Mountain
1:28.8 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, very comparable performer when on equal tires, but power understeer seemed to be more of a problem on some corners. Power and gearing worked well together.

@Burned_Rubber
1:29.5 - Autumn Ring
1:42.2 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, 1st to 2nd gear sometimes was hard to get right into the power zone, otherwise the gears were good and either I was pushing too hard or it liked to push a little wider than Bowtie's. Specific note, second gear really struggled on Deep Forest.


GP Version R '99 - 500pp on Sport Soft tires

@TheInfamousJEW6
1:23.2 - Autumn Ring
1:29.1 - Apricot Hill
1:35.2 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, on throttle lift off there is a lot of rotation willing to happen, once I figured it out I could benefit from it though. The gap between 2nd and 3rd feels a little long, and the inside wheel I feel is a little too easy to spin up.

@shaunm80 on SS tires
1:24.3 - Autumn Ring
1:29.7 - Apricot Hill
1:36.6 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels very solid and predictable, but with this much power through only the front wheels and very little off throttle rotation, turns have to be entered more slowly.

@Burned_Rubber
1:23.0 - Autumn Ring
1:28.5 - Apricot Hill
1:36.0 - Trial Mountain
1:22.6 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, well balanced, easy rotation under braking, a little difficult for my fingers to find the optimal throttle position at times.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

Before I start I wanted to say I enjoyed each tune for what it had, and I am glad that I spent some time testing them.


All tunes tested with ABS 1, no other aids, DS3

@shaunm80's GP Version R '99 400pp
1:35.3 - Autumn Ring
1:48.8 - Trial Mountain
1:35.4 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, easy to drive, 2nd to 3rd gear feels a little long.

GP Version R '99 - 450pp on the tune specified tires

@DaBomm4
1:33.5 - Autumn Ring
1:47.5 - Trial Mountain
1:35.5 - Deep Forest
3:33.1 - Rollercoaster of Death 2.0 by @NixxxoN

@Bowtie-muscle
1:29.8 - Autumn Ring - 1:33.5 CS for comparison
1:43.0 - Trial Mountain
1:29.2 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, sometimes hard to stay in the power zone and a little wobbly at high speeds.

@shaunm80
1:28.9 - Autumn Ring
1:41.1 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels almost exactly the same as the 400pp version. 👍 (P.S. where are the FITT tunes like this one?)

@Soren Jacquet
1:25.1 - Autumn Ring
1:38.1 - Trial Mountain
1:25.1 - Deep Forest
SH tires for comparison
1:29.9 - Autumn Ring
1:42.9 - Trial Mountain
1:28.8 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, very comparable performer when on equal tires, but power understeer seemed to be more of a problem on some corners. Power and gearing worked well together.

@Burned_Rubber
1:29.5 - Autumn Ring
1:42.2 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, 1st to 2nd gear sometimes was hard to get right into the power zone, otherwise the gears were good and either I was pushing too hard or it liked to push a little wider than Bowtie's. Specific note, second gear really struggled on Deep Forest.


GP Version R '99 - 500pp on Sport Soft tires

@TheInfamousJEW6
1:23.2 - Autumn Ring
1:29.1 - Apricot Hill
1:35.2 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, on throttle lift off there is a lot of rotation willing to happen, once I figured it out I could benefit from it though. The gap between 2nd and 3rd feels a little long, and the inside wheel I feel is a little too easy to spin up.

@shaunm80 on SS tires
1:24.3 - Autumn Ring
1:29.7 - Apricot Hill
1:36.6 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels very solid and predictable, but with this much power through only the front wheels and very little off throttle rotation, turns have to be entered more slowly.

@Burned_Rubber
1:23.0 - Autumn Ring
1:28.5 - Apricot Hill
1:36.0 - Trial Mountain
1:22.6 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, well balanced, easy rotation under braking, a little difficult for my fingers to find the optimal throttle position at times.

Nice job, thanks for the review:tup:
I was planning something similar for my reviews. Sounds like a plan .

 

[TheInfamousJEW6]

Before I start I wanted to say I enjoyed each tune for what it had, and I am glad that I spent some time testing them.


All tunes tested with ABS 1, no other aids, DS3

@shaunm80's GP Version R '99 400pp
1:35.3 - Autumn Ring
1:48.8 - Trial Mountain
1:35.4 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, easy to drive, 2nd to 3rd gear feels a little long.

GP Version R '99 - 450pp on the tune specified tires

@DaBomm4
1:33.5 - Autumn Ring
1:47.5 - Trial Mountain
1:35.5 - Deep Forest
3:33.1 - Rollercoaster of Death 2.0 by @NixxxoN

@Bowtie-muscle
1:29.8 - Autumn Ring - 1:33.5 CS for comparison
1:43.0 - Trial Mountain
1:29.2 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, sometimes hard to stay in the power zone and a little wobbly at high speeds.

@shaunm80
1:28.9 - Autumn Ring
1:41.1 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels almost exactly the same as the 400pp version. 👍 (P.S. where are the FITT tunes like this one?)

@Soren Jacquet
1:25.1 - Autumn Ring
1:38.1 - Trial Mountain
1:25.1 - Deep Forest
SH tires for comparison
1:29.9 - Autumn Ring
1:42.9 - Trial Mountain
1:28.8 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, very comparable performer when on equal tires, but power understeer seemed to be more of a problem on some corners. Power and gearing worked well together.

@Burned_Rubber
1:29.5 - Autumn Ring
1:42.2 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, 1st to 2nd gear sometimes was hard to get right into the power zone, otherwise the gears were good and either I was pushing too hard or it liked to push a little wider than Bowtie's. Specific note, second gear really struggled on Deep Forest.


GP Version R '99 - 500pp on Sport Soft tires

@TheInfamousJEW6
1:23.2 - Autumn Ring
1:29.1 - Apricot Hill
1:35.2 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, on throttle lift off there is a lot of rotation willing to happen, once I figured it out I could benefit from it though. The gap between 2nd and 3rd feels a little long, and the inside wheel I feel is a little too easy to spin up.

@shaunm80 on SS tires
1:24.3 - Autumn Ring
1:29.7 - Apricot Hill
1:36.6 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels very solid and predictable, but with this much power through only the front wheels and very little off throttle rotation, turns have to be entered more slowly.

@Burned_Rubber
1:23.0 - Autumn Ring
1:28.5 - Apricot Hill
1:36.0 - Trial Mountain
1:22.6 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, well balanced, easy rotation under braking, a little difficult for my fingers to find the optimal throttle position at times.

Thanks for the review! I'll have to spend more time dialing in the diff next time!

 

[shaunm80]

Before I start I wanted to say I enjoyed each tune for what it had, and I am glad that I spent some time testing them.


All tunes tested with ABS 1, no other aids, DS3

@shaunm80's GP Version R '99 400pp
1:35.3 - Autumn Ring
1:48.8 - Trial Mountain
1:35.4 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, easy to drive, 2nd to 3rd gear feels a little long.

GP Version R '99 - 450pp on the tune specified tires

@DaBomm4
1:33.5 - Autumn Ring
1:47.5 - Trial Mountain
1:35.5 - Deep Forest
3:33.1 - Rollercoaster of Death 2.0 by @NixxxoN

@Bowtie-muscle
1:29.8 - Autumn Ring - 1:33.5 CS for comparison
1:43.0 - Trial Mountain
1:29.2 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, sometimes hard to stay in the power zone and a little wobbly at high speeds.

@shaunm80
1:28.9 - Autumn Ring
1:41.1 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels almost exactly the same as the 400pp version. 👍 (P.S. where are the FITT tunes like this one?)

@Soren Jacquet
1:25.1 - Autumn Ring
1:38.1 - Trial Mountain
1:25.1 - Deep Forest
SH tires for comparison
1:29.9 - Autumn Ring
1:42.9 - Trial Mountain
1:28.8 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, very comparable performer when on equal tires, but power understeer seemed to be more of a problem on some corners. Power and gearing worked well together.

@Burned_Rubber
1:29.5 - Autumn Ring
1:42.2 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, 1st to 2nd gear sometimes was hard to get right into the power zone, otherwise the gears were good and either I was pushing too hard or it liked to push a little wider than Bowtie's. Specific note, second gear really struggled on Deep Forest.


GP Version R '99 - 500pp on Sport Soft tires

@TheInfamousJEW6
1:23.2 - Autumn Ring
1:29.1 - Apricot Hill
1:35.2 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, on throttle lift off there is a lot of rotation willing to happen, once I figured it out I could benefit from it though. The gap between 2nd and 3rd feels a little long, and the inside wheel I feel is a little too easy to spin up.

@shaunm80 on SS tires
1:24.3 - Autumn Ring
1:29.7 - Apricot Hill
1:36.6 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels very solid and predictable, but with this much power through only the front wheels and very little off throttle rotation, turns have to be entered more slowly.

@Burned_Rubber
1:23.0 - Autumn Ring
1:28.5 - Apricot Hill
1:36.0 - Trial Mountain
1:22.6 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, well balanced, easy rotation under braking, a little difficult for my fingers to find the optimal throttle position at times.

Thanks for the reviews. You spent a fair bit of time on this so thanks for that. You are right about my two low power tunes and I really do try to make all my FITT tunes like this. The level of talent in FITT is amazing these days so getting a podium place is almost as good as a win. Almost...

As for the 500PP tune, it was experimental and you worked out how to get the best out of it, slow in and fast out is the only way I could get this tune to work properly. I spent a while working on this, but rotation and exit speed did not seem to be possible or easily found when compared to the 450PP tunes.

Great work as always and I hopefully I can make a FITT tune or two in the same manner of this.

 

[Soren Jacquet]

Before I start I wanted to say I enjoyed each tune for what it had, and I am glad that I spent some time testing them.


All tunes tested with ABS 1, no other aids, DS3

@shaunm80's GP Version R '99 400pp
1:35.3 - Autumn Ring
1:48.8 - Trial Mountain
1:35.4 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, easy to drive, 2nd to 3rd gear feels a little long.

GP Version R '99 - 450pp on the tune specified tires

@DaBomm4
1:33.5 - Autumn Ring
1:47.5 - Trial Mountain
1:35.5 - Deep Forest
3:33.1 - Rollercoaster of Death 2.0 by @NixxxoN

@Bowtie-muscle
1:29.8 - Autumn Ring - 1:33.5 CS for comparison
1:43.0 - Trial Mountain
1:29.2 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, sometimes hard to stay in the power zone and a little wobbly at high speeds.

@shaunm80
1:28.9 - Autumn Ring
1:41.1 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels almost exactly the same as the 400pp version. 👍 (P.S. where are the FITT tunes like this one?)

@Soren Jacquet
1:25.1 - Autumn Ring
1:38.1 - Trial Mountain
1:25.1 - Deep Forest
SH tires for comparison
1:29.9 - Autumn Ring
1:42.9 - Trial Mountain
1:28.8 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, very comparable performer when on equal tires, but power understeer seemed to be more of a problem on some corners. Power and gearing worked well together.

@Burned_Rubber
1:29.5 - Autumn Ring
1:42.2 - Trial Mountain
1:29.0 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, 1st to 2nd gear sometimes was hard to get right into the power zone, otherwise the gears were good and either I was pushing too hard or it liked to push a little wider than Bowtie's. Specific note, second gear really struggled on Deep Forest.


GP Version R '99 - 500pp on Sport Soft tires

@TheInfamousJEW6
1:23.2 - Autumn Ring
1:29.1 - Apricot Hill
1:35.2 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, on throttle lift off there is a lot of rotation willing to happen, once I figured it out I could benefit from it though. The gap between 2nd and 3rd feels a little long, and the inside wheel I feel is a little too easy to spin up.

@shaunm80 on SS tires
1:24.3 - Autumn Ring
1:29.7 - Apricot Hill
1:36.6 - Trial Mountain
1:22.9 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, this tune feels very solid and predictable, but with this much power through only the front wheels and very little off throttle rotation, turns have to be entered more slowly.

@Burned_Rubber
1:23.0 - Autumn Ring
1:28.5 - Apricot Hill
1:36.0 - Trial Mountain
1:22.6 - Deep Forest
Conclusion, well balanced, easy rotation under braking, a little difficult for my fingers to find the optimal throttle position at times.

Really a nice job you have done here.👍👍 Thanks for your rewiew