Exeter GT Tuning (Updated with new seasonal setups)
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You should try the Mazda Roadster RS (NC) '07 with your DS3 because it is bloody good using a wheel.
I might give it a go later. Just working my way through the events first time and then I will revisit them. I was having some online races on The Crew last night. Good fun but some of the other drivers had a tendency to knock you around on purpose. I think they were 10 years old though. I will probably go back to DC or The Crew for some online races later on after I have done some more essay planning for uni. I am also going to see Deadpool tonight at the cinema so got quite a bit to do.
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@chrisspeed281 - Someone at Evolution listened to you. The newest update for DC (quite a big one too..) includes improved rain physics.. Full list of changes are in this link here.
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For those of you who have done these races already, let me know which tunes you used from this thread.
I was on-line last night at 10pm and had time for one of the seasonal races. I started with the Beginners race and clicked through to my garage to see what I had that qualified...top on my list was your Mini Cooper S '11 from the last seasonal and just like last time was a blast to drive and an easy win!
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That isn't one I would have instinctively gone for but an interesting choice none the less. Nice find!I only managed to try the Beginners Challenge last night. I used the '90 Silvia below. Easy gold, but does require some throttle control. After all it is a Silvia
Added to the list. I guessed it was the FITT mini as that always get used by myself and others.I was on-line last night at 10pm and had time for one of the seasonal races. I started with the Beginners race and clicked through to my garage to see what I had that qualified...top on my list was your Mini Cooper S '11 from the last seasonal and just like last time was a blast to drive and an easy win!
Double fame points on ALL cars too.Hey Shaun, I read about the new update for DC and it sounds really good, and I will update tomorrow
Awesome day for DC.
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Hi @LordJCS the new "Hardcore Option" from the new update at Drive Club should be good for you
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Well well... Looks like i'll have to check that out. I did see that there were an update yesterday for DC but didn't notice that feature.
Drove a couple of events and then i decided to go for some PC instead.
currently doing the GT3 stuff.
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I know it's already been said, but Wow, what a fantastic tune you designed and tested for the Lotus Elise '11 CotM. Based on my in game experiences, a Lotus Elise is one of the cars I would most like to have in reality. If only game credits were more representative of my real credits... Many thanks for all you do to enhance the game experience for so many people. 👍
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Ok guys, from tomorrow on i can drive in style with this used playseat found it today for a very good price here in Vienna
found it today for a very good price here in Vienna
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Very nice looking setup.👍 I am very jealous, my racing seat is an exercise ball and my wheel model is DS3.Ok guys, from tomorrow on i can drive in style with this used playseat
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This is jealousy
Anyone got $2000USD to lend me?
Very nice rig @chrisspeed281 far better than mine.
Couch+folding table+extra back coushin
Anyone got $2000USD to lend me?
Very nice rig @chrisspeed281 far better than mine.
Couch+folding table+extra back coushin
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Very nice. You have got a great setup going on now. All you need now is three 40inch HD TVs to make it like a virtual simulator and your all set.Ok guys, from tomorrow on i can drive in style with this used playseat
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This is jealousy
Anyone got $2000USD to lend me?
Very nice rig @chrisspeed281 far better than mine.
Couch+folding table+extra back coushin
I have to say, that is a great setup but I wonder if the novelty value would wear off when the car (seat) starts jumping around when you hit the gravel.
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This is jealousy
Anyone got $2000USD to lend me?
Very nice rig @chrisspeed281 far better than mine.
Couch+folding table+extra back coushin
The one thing I wonder about with a rig like this is motion sickness... I drove a F1 simulator in Las Vegas a few years ago and found myself vomitting when I was done...
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Go big!
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@shaunm80 GT-R Black edition and '07 reviews:
Black edition 650pp -
Brakes are extremely effective for such a heavy car
Great grip, could occasionally lose the rear on faster corners (but not bad)
Trans good, 2nd could be a little shorter but might just be this track
Great launch on exit, fast-stable-and very competitive
Best lap SSR11 - 2:47.403
GT-R '07 600pp (SS) -
A normally heavy feeling car, yet nimble
Excellent grip, very stable
Easy on the brakes for a heavy car
Not the fastest but still fun
Best lap SSR11 - 2:57.968
GT-R '07 600pp (RH) -
More grip, better braking
Better on exit, but also easier to make mistakes
Great tune, very smooth if you don't over push it
LSD setup worked excellent for this track
Best lap SSR11 - 2:57.060 (could not stay consistently too far ahead of the SS tune)
@shaunm80 Elise 11 / Gran Turismo S reviews:
Elise '11 506pp (SS) -
Forget the 111R, this is where it's at. I really enjoy driving this car. Hard not to smile while racing around the track, almost like driving an Arcade Racing game there is so much grip. This tune continues that feeling and instills confidence. Well balanced, stable, yet can be pushed further than expected. Point and shoot tune, just aim it and gas it, no muss-no fuss. Everything is near perfect. Well done
Best lap Deep Forest Reverse - 1:19.608
Elise '11 500pp (RH) -
Realized I forgot to set the power limiter on the SS tune (hence the 506pp rather than 500)
More power on the SS, but more grip here. Both are so good, it took three laps to beat the ghost, and it was not by much. Then the laps got faster. Hard to improve upon the SS tune, this one has more rear end liveliness. but it made it that much more enjoyable. Perhaps simply adding RH to the SS tune, and then battle the two out, that would be interesting. Two real tuning gems here.
Best lap Deep Forest Reverse - 1:18.865
Gran Turismo S '08 550pp (SS) -
If you are a Ferrari or Lambo fan, stop reading here.....
This might actually be my favorite Italian car in game. Not sure why as the 458 and Scud might be better, as well the Gallardo and Murci, but still something about it floats my boat more.
Good power, good grip. Easy to get used to.
Just enough looseness in the rear to be fast, yet remaining mostly stable.
Best lap Trial Mountain - 1:29.944
Gran Turismo S '08 600pp (SS) -
A little stiffer and requires throttle control on exit but might be track choice
Good entry, but could be tight in the center and tight off
Taking the correct line would get all ills removed. Best way was slightly slower in the center which allowed for better-smoother exit and improved lap time. Fun ride too.
Best lap Grand Valley Speedway - 1:54.394
Gran Turismo S '08 600pp (RH) - GT3 Version
Deceptively quick, if you can keep the rear in check
Hint of understeer in the center, throttle oversteer on exit if you miss your marks
Still, a lovely ride and fast tune.
Best lap SSR11 - 2:53.301
Here are reviews I have received from @Bowtie-muscle regarding my Maserati, Lotus Elise '11, GT-R 07 and GT-R Black Edition from the CoTM Thread. I hope you enjoying reading them as much as I did.
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Test: Trial Mountain 5 Lap shakedown.
Laptimes - DS3 (SS=2, X &[ ], stick for steering)
TC=1- 1:27.668
TC=off- 1:28.300
Also tested on G27.
Settings used SS=6, FFB torque=6, FFB sensetivity =10
G27 being used purely for the purpose of driving and getting use to it, so there will be no lap times for the wheel. I'm about 2 seconds off pace on average at the moment so there's not much point in using them. Just impressions of the driving performance will be made from this point of view.
Impressions: What can I say, other than if this was a blind test, I could tell you who tuned it
But there will be no talking about the brakes this time, other than to say that they are nicely balanced. And that for personal use I'll be running a little higher rear bias in the future. But the important fact is they do work really well as is 👍
As for the rest, There isn't really all that much to complain about either 👍. The transmission works really well, if anything I think a slightly shorter final gear would have been advantageous, but again that's a personal taste thing. The car really gets out the corners with some good pull and it's pretty easy to maintain good throttle control in longer mid-speed corners. The LSD works well with it too. All in all, a pretty sweet driveline set-up
The decision to shift the weight distribution a little rearwards was nice 👍 and for flatter tracks it's going to work wonders, but I think the car's performance suffered a little round here for it due to the undulations. There was just a little uncertainty from the front end over the crests I felt when in full-on attack mode, espescially in the adverse cambered turn 2 and the crest towards the end of the lap (Just before stopping to wave at Nessie
The only advice I feel I can give that can be of any benefit is. Keep tunes like this coming. This was quite possibly the most fun I've had in one of your cars yet
From a personal perspective, I'd like to say. I don't know how you approch tuning for TC-0 FITT challenges, but if you tune it with TC-0 only, I think you might be doing yourself a dis-service. Every time I drive a car of yours tuned with TC-1, I enjoy it far more with TC off. The evidence above probably suggests to the casual observer that you'd not fare as well in lap times, but it's important to note that I ran the TC-0 laps first and only did 5 laps a piece (and wasted a couple of them
) The Z34 isn't renowned for being a particularly "fast" car in it's PP range, so it may not set the leaderboards alight, but it's a nice car to drive and this tune makes it much better
I'd recommend this one to anyone who likes this car despite it's drawbacks (being somewhat on the heavy side). The tune is superb and can be relied on by drivers of all skill levels....and your replays will look good too
This review is from @Thorin Cain for my Z34 CoTM tune. Another review which is quite thorough in its detail but thoroughly enjoyable to read.
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hey,
For the A-spec beginner event @ Autumn Ring you can just copy & paste all the Brands Hatch (from previous A-spec seasonal) gold cars that were mentioned.
Did it over again with some of them and won all.
Had a fun ride with this one:
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
another winner:
Honda Civic Type R (EP,EU) '01 but in some way i was @ 438 PP,will chek out my edits.
For the A-spec beginner event @ Autumn Ring you can just copy & paste all the Brands Hatch (from previous A-spec seasonal) gold cars that were mentioned.
Did it over again with some of them and won all.
Had a fun ride with this one:
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
another winner:
Honda Civic Type R (EP,EU) '01 but in some way i was @ 438 PP,will chek out my edits.
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Here we are
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Wheres the beer? That man cave setup isn't complete without a beer in the shot.
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Funny cause it's new beer and shot taking time.
