Extreme and Special Conditions Events

[shepzki]

Well I decided to do it the hard way, each race individually and I thought I may aswell start with one of the problem courses, Suzuka in the F1 using the setup I (eventually) found by Sukerkin. After a few dumb mistakes first few laps, finally got into my stride but was not very happy about the AI pit strategy. It seems to me the NTSC version which I have is different to the PAL in that the AI pit 1 or even 2 laps later, this made it slightly more confusing. Even worse I missed the pit entrance on my first stop, had to do another lap on red, next lap I smacked into the pit entrance ( ) head on and lost 8-10 seconds.

However, by lap 20ish I had built up a good lead and by lap27 I had built up enough momentum to get into the pits and out before the AI could overtake me, and that was the end of race basically, quite easy in the end.

1 down 14 to go.

 

[GTsail]

Well I decided to do it the hard way, each race individually and I thought I may aswell start with one of the problem courses, Suzuka in the F1 using the setup I (eventually) found by Sukerkin. After a few dumb mistakes first few laps, finally got into my stride but was not very happy about the AI pit strategy. It seems to me the NTSC version which I have is different to the PAL in that the AI pit 1 or even 2 laps later, this made it slightly more confusing. Even worse I missed the pit entrance on my first stop, had to do another lap on red, next lap I smacked into the pit entrance ( ) head on and lost 8-10 seconds.

However, by lap 20ish I had built up a good lead and by lap27 I had built up enough momentum to get into the pits and out before the AI could overtake me, and that was the end of race basically, quite easy in the end.

1 down 14 to go.

WOW!!

Great job Nemesis01 -

You jumped in and did one of the hardest ones first!

I still have to do eight of these Formula GT races for 200 A-spec points. From some of the writeups about this race at Suzuka, I'm scared to even try it for 200 points.

GTsail290

 

[ajbownes]

I'm looking forward to seeing what Suzuka is like when I get to it. As I've gone through it with the R8 (I have a report up on the reports board), the first course I've had trouble with it Infineon. Don't get me wrong, I've done Suzuka in a Stage 4 turbo R89C but never done it stock in a weaker car.

Good job with going into Suzuka first though.

Is it just me or does the AI behave differently in the championship compared to single races?

 

[Dotini]

The AI behaves differently when PAL is compared to NTSC. For instance, the NTSC FGT cars will usually go a lap or two longer before pitting.

For easy reference, here is Sukerkin's Suzuka setup. I consider it a masterpiece of tuning. It can be employed with very minor tweaks at most of the FGT races. If you are having trouble with tire wear, move the ballast, using small increments, away from the wheel pair that is wearing the most.

Brakes: 5/5
Springs: 11.0/10.0
Ride: 53/55
Damper B: 4/4
Damper R: 7/6
Camber: 2.0/1.0
Toe: -1/+1
Gears: Tranny Trick then Final 3.360
ASM/TCS: 0/0/5
Downforce: 51/75
LSD: 9/36/12
Ballast: 183 @ -15

 

[Brother Numsey]

I just started the FGT Championship.

Completed Tokyo with 14 seconds MOV. I tried Sukerin's tuning here. However, I only manage to go 8 laps before I had to pit. Also tried shifting the balance but that just made the care impossible for me to steer (when shifting the balance forward). I was fast enough however to claim around 40 seconds overall, thus allowing me an extra pit-stop. My first 200 points in FGT obtained very cleanly.

Taking a break now, because I just screwed up super-speedway. Somehow I managed to run out of fuel on my 64th lap, clearly made some miscalculation somewhere. I will have to do this one again I guess.

 

[shepzki]

I did Le Sarthe earlier in the C60, fairly dull race and won by over a lap. Now into Tokyo which by what I have done so far is proving to be a bit trickier, AI does not pit until lap 11 and 1 of them for some reason didn't pit until lap 12. I have just pitted on lap 16 about 17 seconds in the lead and could have easily done another 2 laps but I don't want a long stop because of the time it takes to put fuel in. Will only require 3 pit stops for the race and not sure if I can win this one, will post back with result.

Edit - Wow, what a close race. Have done it on my first attempt, far from easy. Pit strategy was the key, only needed 3 stops and had my last one at end of 49, most of the other AI had stopped 5 laps back but 2 did not pit until end of 48. Those 2 were 12 seconds behind when they pitted again at end of lap 59 and in end I won by over 47 seconds.



Fastest Lap: 1'18.982
Total Time 1.22'238.400

 

[Brother Numsey]

The AI behaves differently when PAL is compared to NTSC. For instance, the NTSC FGT cars will usually go a lap or two longer before pitting.

For easy reference, here is Sukerkin's Suzuka setup. I consider it a masterpiece of tuning. It can be employed with very minor tweaks at most of the FGT races. If you are having trouble with tire wear, move the ballast, using small increments, away from the wheel pair that is wearing the most.

Brakes: 5/5
Springs: 11.0/10.0
Ride: 53/55
Damper B: 4/4
Damper R: 7/6
Camber: 2.0/1.0
Toe: -1/+1
Gears: Tranny Trick then Final 3.360
ASM/TCS: 0/0/5
Downforce: 51/75
LSD: 9/36/12
Ballast: 183 @ -15

I am using the settings, only for some reason I have really short tire life with my Formula GT car.

Tokyo I only get 8 laps
Super speedway only 14 laps
New York only 5 laps (In practice, haven't started the race yet)

Does anyone have tips to increase my tire life?

 

[SuperCobraJet]

I am using the settings, only for some reason I have really short tire life with my Formula GT car.

Tokyo I only get 8 laps
Super speedway only 14 laps
New York only 5 laps (In practice, haven't started the race yet)

Does anyone have tips to increase my tire life?

Catch 22

Harder tire, reduce Downforce and/or Brake control.
Since your brake setting is already pretty low it looks like Downforce is your only option. Depending on the car the Brake setting may not provide much anyway.

If you are fast enough, you may be able to pit at 8 laps and still win.
I believe that is how I won Suzuka. That was the only FGT race I did for 200 with a FGT car. Anyway hope you can overcome. 👍

 

[Dotini]

After softening the springs and raising ride height to the maximum extent possible, increasing TCS towards the 10 figure, and shifting ballast as noted, one last trick to try on the FGT for reducing tire wear is to reduce camber to 1.0 front / 0.5 rear.

You may also try shifting downforce around, or as noted, you may simply have to pick up the pace and make do. Some people's driving style is harder on tires than others.

At the end of the day, if the FGT just won't get the results you want, it's a fact that the 2J and Pescarolo-Judd get far better tire wear.

 

[Dotini]

Some drivers have reported troubles getting the FGT to handle comfortably and to get good tire wear at the Grand Valley event. So when it came my turn to tackle this race, I first tested the 2J, Pescarolo-Judd, Audi R8 and Mazda 787B to see if they weren't going to be an easier proposition than the FGT itself for gaining the desired 200 point score in my NTSC version of the game. After deciding the cars with fenders weren't going to do it for me, I started with sukerkin's Suzuka setup, reworked it, and was able to score a comfortable 200 point win, with a 40+ second MOV despite a couple of very ugly spins early in the race. Fastest lap was 1:31.408

The setup was developed so that the handling would be balanced and forgiving, and tire wear very even and good enough for 6 lap stints, with 2 stints of 7 laps laps needed to get to the 62 lap finish. When testing prior to the race, I found that moving the ballast balance in very small increments could be used to balance the wear. Each driver can tune the ballast balance to suit his or her own driving style for best tire wear.

I also found that setting the TCS to a value of 8 or 9 would improve acceleration to the point where it was quite easy to take the lead at the first corner when starting at the back of the pack. It also improves tire wear immensely. Acceleration is harmed when ballast balance is set to the front, helped when set to the rear.

After two stints of burning off fuel, I left subsequent stops with about 30 units on board.

Brake balance: 4/5
Springs: 10.5/10.0
Ride height: 53/55
Bound: 3/4
Rebound: 6/6
Camber: 1.7/0.7
Toe: -1/+1
Tranny trick with final of 3.150 (includes a bit of headroom for drafting)
Aids: 009
Downforce: 52/82
LSD: 9/36/12
Ballast 199 @ +1


GTVault setup: http://www.gtvault.com/gt4/setup-view/s_sid::7969/Formula-Gran-Turismo-Dotini2001/

 

[Dotini]

I am using the settings, only for some reason I have really short tire life with my Formula GT car.

Tokyo I only get 8 laps
Super speedway only 14 laps
New York only 5 laps (In practice, haven't started the race yet)

Does anyone have tips to increase my tire life?

Brother Numsey,
I recently finished the R246 round of the FGT for 200 A-spec, getting 9 laps per stint and finished 50+ seconds to the good, with an FL of 1:16.102. Here are my settings:

Brakes: 4/5
Springs: 11.0/10.0
Bound: 4/3
Rebound: 7/5
Camber: 1.7/0.7
Toe: 1/0
Tranny trick with final 3.200
Aids: 5/5/9
Downforce 55/79
Ballast: 199 @ -5


Also, I'm very pleased to note that I have now finished ALL the FGT events for 200 A-spec each. In the end, all were won by comfortable margins. Not being the quickest driver in the paddock, I've developed technical means to nab the trophies. Please let me know if you have questions regarding specific tracks or corners.

Oh, use the 2J for New York. It will make mince-meat of the open wheelers! At the Motegi Super Speedway, by far the easiest win is by means of the Pescarolo-Judd.

 

[drewerz01]

Dream Car Championship 2000 Points!

I used a true "Underdog" for this Championship to make a change, I wanted to find a car that no-one else has recommended before & I can be fairly sure that no-one else has even thought of using this car for anything leave alone the 'Dream Car Championship' since there is no mention of the car anywhere on this forum.... Until now

I used a Lotus Carlton '90 with Used Oil & all non power mods, 1.5 Differential, Port Polish, Engine Balancing, Racing Exhaust, Chip, Racing: Large Intercooler, Stage 3 Turbo, NOS 30, (3D Type DB) Wing with Downforce 8 front & 12 rear, NO ballast Weight.... I had to constantly change Tyre Type & R/C G/box auto setting between races... These various settings & Line up information listed below.....
Note: You can actually get away with installing a Stage 4 Turbo without affecting the points by simply NOT installing Port Polish & Engine Balancing... With a Stage 4 Turbo & NO permanent power upgrades you should have approx 593hp... But I did it with a Stage 3 Turbo & both permanent power upgrades & had 523hp & still won the Tournament with no real problems... I found out during testing that the Stage 4 Turbo could be installed without affecting points but once the permanent power upgrades were installed I had no choice but to settle for the Stage 3 Turbo... Its still fairly easy 👍

With this set-up, for maximum points you need Line up #4, here are the cars that should be present & It helps A Lot To Qualify first (add stage 4 Turbo & R4 tyres to help qualify, just remember to de-tune to stage 3 turbo & the appropriate tyres before starting the race) Also, keep an eye on the tyres as for some reason the Carlton tends to wear them fairly quickly I soon noticed, its a good job the most laps on any of the big tracks is 7 really (except Beginner course where you need R1 tyres, they last fine) as you'd need to pit ....
P1 - Me > Lotus Carlton '90
P2 - Subaru Impreza Super Touring Car '01
P3 - Honda NSX-R Prototype LM Race Car '02
P4 - Jaguar XJ220 LM Race Car '01
P5 - Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04
P6 - Mazda RX7 LM Race Car '01
The order of the line up may change depending on qualifying!

Tracks & Tyres/Gearbox Settings....

Opera Paris - G/Box auto set 6, R2 Tyres
Tokyo R246 B - G/Box 12 (default) R3 Tyres
Deep Forest - G/box 9, R3 Tyres
Seoul Central B - G/Box 12 (default) R3 Tyres
Hong Kong - G/Box 5, R2 front, R3 rear
Driving Park: Test Course - G/Box 12 (default) Final drive 2.900, R2 front, R3 Rear
Driving Park: Beginner Course - G/Box 4, R1 Tyres
Circuit De La Sarthe II - G/Box 12 (default) Final Drive 2.900, R2 front, R3 rear
El Capitan B - G/Box 9, R2 front, R3 rear
Cote D'Azure - G/Box 6, R2 tyres

I found this Tournament fairly easy to do with the Carlton, in fact the only time I had any trouble was at Tokyo & it was always the Ford GT giving that trouble... I had to reset a few times as once that Ford gets in front its difficult to regain the lead especially if you dont employ certain 'Under-hand' tactics! Good braking, constant rear viewing & good blocking skill is the only way you will win at Tokyo... It does make you feel good however after all that perserverance & you finally beat all those LM Racers in your old family 4-Door Saloon car That alone makes it worth doing!
While there many other cars & easier ways of getting maximum points on this Tournament, for once, I wanted the fun, challenge & satisfaction of finding my own car & set up that no-one else has thought of & not just stick to using cars everyone else recommends I spent a long long time testing this Carlton with every conceivable upgrade & variation of those upgrades on all the tracks in this Tournament whilst also finding the right line up to race against before I got to this exact set-up, it was a daunting task to say the least which is why I am now very proud to share all of this information with everybody else & hope that others will give it a try... Remember, most other cars capable of winning this Tournament cost lots of credits... I bought this Carlton & just about every possible upgrade for way less than 1/4 of what it would cost for an LM Racer & it won me 2000 points, 400,000 credits And a nice prize car

NOTE As the Lotus Carlton is only available from the used car showroom the mileage varies with every car, mine had over 60K on the clock before starting this tournament but I'm sure that as long as you dont change the oil & the car has at least 10k on the clock then the miles wont make a difference!

 

[Austin343]

Wow! What an achievement. When you first said that you were doing this series in an unusual car, I thought it would be something much faster and better-handling stock than this one. I'm sure it was extremely satisfying to cross the line in the tenth race in first place, using your pig of a car to beat those LMs.

I've thought of using some "unusual" stock race car to 200-point the Dream Car Championship, too, but I never got around to thorough testing. I though the Chaparral 2D and Lister Storm V12 were reasonable candidates, with the former probably having a better chance of victory.

 

[GTsail]

Dream Car Championship 2000 Points!

I used a true "Underdog" for this Championship to make a change, I wanted to find a car that no-one else has recommended before & I can be fairly sure that no-one else has even thought of using this car for anything leave alone the 'Dream Car Championship' since there is no mention of the car anywhere on this forum.... Until now

I used a Lotus Carlton '90 with Used Oil & all non power mods, 1.5 Differential, Port Polish, Engine Balancing, Racing Exhaust, Chip, Racing: Large Intercooler, Stage 3 Turbo, NOS 30, (3D Type DB) Wing with Downforce 8 front & 12 rear, NO ballast Weight.... I had to constantly change Tyre Type & R/C G/box auto setting between races... These various settings & Line up information listed below.......

Quite an accomplishment Drewerz01:tup:

I love your car choice!

GTsail290

 

[GeeTeeR]

For the Tsukuba Wet Race hard,i recommend the Falken GTR R34 Race Car,R5.stage 4 turbo.Its 4WD,so it offers much more grip than any of the Group C Cars.I used it and beat the Sauber C9 by more than 20 seconds.This for 200pts?Unbelievable....

 

[shepzki]

Having a bit of trouble on the FGT, at Super Speedway. Just can't seem to find a decent setup that will win with either the C60 or the F1 car, any tip's? Any car will do as i'm doing individual races.

 

[AMG.]

I'll do the SS for you if you can do GVS, Motegi Rd & Suz for me. Currently trailing by 7-9 seconds a lap. Seriously the Sauber, R1 and 180 weight should work fine.

AMG.

 

[shepzki]

I'll do the SS for you if you can do GVS, Motegi Rd & Suz for me. Currently trailing by 7-9 seconds a lap. Seriously the Sauber, R1 and 180 weight should work fine.

AMG.

On my previous NTSC game I did GVS & Suzuka fairly easily with the F1 car, only just started to attempt them on the PAL version and running into brick wall already.

I am just trying another setup with the C60 judd, if that fails i'll see if I can get a Sauber and try with that instead.👍 Not actually done the race where you win it (it's what i'm trying to do now )but I have another PAL save on MC2 with a lot of cars, can just buy it from that.

Edit - Race Update, just made my second to last pit stop on lap 75 with the C60 Judd, am 2 laps in front, should be an easy win as I only have 1 more stop and the AI has 5 more. Update to follow.

Edit #2 - Well, that was easy in the end, won by just over 4 laps, did 2 extra laps before my 4th pitstop so I didn't have to make a 5th, easy. 👍 99424 A-Spec Points.

 

[GTsail]

Formula GT World Championship - Grand Valley Speedway for 200 A-spec points

Using Dotini's recommended vehicle (the FGT) I have finally mastered the Grand Valley Speedway for 200 points. I modified my Blue FGT so its suspension settings were very close to what Dotini posts below:

Some drivers have reported troubles getting the FGT to handle comfortably and to get good tire wear at the Grand Valley event. So when it came my turn to tackle this race, I first tested the 2J, Pescarolo-Judd, Audi R8 and Mazda 787B to see if they weren't going to be an easier proposition than the FGT itself for gaining the desired 200 point score in my NTSC version of the game. After deciding the cars with fenders weren't going to do it for me, I started with sukerkin's Suzuka setup, reworked it, and was able to score a comfortable 200 point win, with a 40+ second MOV despite a couple of very ugly spins early in the race. Fastest lap was 1:31.408

The setup was developed so that the handling would be balanced and forgiving, and tire wear very even and good enough for 6 lap stints, with 2 stints of 7 laps laps needed to get to the 62 lap finish. When testing prior to the race, I found that moving the ballast balance in very small increments could be used to balance the wear. Each driver can tune the ballast balance to suit his or her own driving style for best tire wear.

I also found that setting the TCS to a value of 8 or 9 would improve acceleration to the point where it was quite easy to take the lead at the first corner when starting at the back of the pack. It also improves tire wear immensely. Acceleration is harmed when ballast balance is set to the front, helped when set to the rear.

After two stints of burning off fuel, I left subsequent stops with about 30 units on board.

Brake balance: 4/5
Springs: 10.5/10.0
Ride height: 53/55
Bound: 3/4
Rebound: 6/6
Camber: 1.7/0.7
Toe: -1/+1
Tranny trick with final of 3.150 (includes a bit of headroom for drafting)
Aids: 009
Downforce: 52/82
LSD: 9/36/12
Ballast 199 @ +1


GTVault setup: http://www.gtvault.com/gt4/setup-view/s_sid::7969/Formula-Gran-Turismo-Dotini2001/

The only major difference in my suspension settings was that I had the springs somewhat stiffer, and a slightly lower ride height, and the brake balance at 10/11. During the race I pitted every 7 laps. The AI pits every eight laps. My seventh lap would always be pretty slow since the tires turn orange about half-way thru the lap, and I would need to throttle back in order to stay on the track. However, my seventh lap was about equal in time to the AI's eighth lap, so I was happy with my pit strategy. My margin of victory was only about 20 seconds. This was the 14th FGT race that I have won driving entirely in A-spec mode (though only eleven have been for the full 200 points). I have just Nurburgring left to do before I can say I've completed all the FGT races in A-spec mode.

Update:
Formula GT World Championship - Infineon for 200 A-spec points

Again using Dotini's recommended vehicle (the FGT) I have just earned another 20 points at Infineon, and now have the full 200 points on offer. Thanks for the setup Dotini and Sukerkin!👍

Used my Blue FGT with the exact same suspension settings as used at GVS. The transmission auto slider was set to 11.

I pitted on lap 7 and lap 14, and then every 8 laps the rest of the way. The first two stints were shorter since the FGT had more fuel on board and the tires turn quite orange if you run another lap (especially lap 8). I was able to pick up 5 to 9 seconds every stint, which enabled me to win the race even though I pit two more times than the AI (the AI pit every 10 laps). My best lap was a 1.13.756. My final margin of victory was about 15 seconds.

GTsail290

 

[RoadHazzard]

Like The Wind / Audi Abt TT-R Touring Car
Real Circuit Tours / Audi R8 Race Car
Umbria Rally (E,N,H) / Mazda MX-5 Miata 1600 NR-A (NB,J)
Capri Rally (E,N,H) / Mazda MX-5 Miata 1600 NR-A (NB,J)
George V Rally (E,N,H) / Mazda MX-5 Miata 1600 NR-A (NB,J)
Tsukuba Wet Race (E,N) / Mazda MX-5 Miata 1600 NR-A (NB,J)

details to follow

 

[SVX]

You versed a rally car with a MX-5 and won?

 

[imtheleprechaun]

Some drivers have reported troubles getting the FGT to handle comfortably and to get good tire wear at the Grand Valley event. So when it came my turn to tackle this race, I first tested the 2J, Pescarolo-Judd, Audi R8 and Mazda 787B to see if they weren't going to be an easier proposition than the FGT itself for gaining the desired 200 point score in my NTSC version of the game. After deciding the cars with fenders weren't going to do it for me, I started with sukerkin's Suzuka setup, reworked it, and was able to score a comfortable 200 point win, with a 40+ second MOV despite a couple of very ugly spins early in the race. Fastest lap was 1:31.408

The setup was developed so that the handling would be balanced and forgiving, and tire wear very even and good enough for 6 lap stints, with 2 stints of 7 laps laps needed to get to the 62 lap finish. When testing prior to the race, I found that moving the ballast balance in very small increments could be used to balance the wear. Each driver can tune the ballast balance to suit his or her own driving style for best tire wear.

I also found that setting the TCS to a value of 8 or 9 would improve acceleration to the point where it was quite easy to take the lead at the first corner when starting at the back of the pack. It also improves tire wear immensely. Acceleration is harmed when ballast balance is set to the front, helped when set to the rear.

After two stints of burning off fuel, I left subsequent stops with about 30 units on board.

...

GTVault setup: http://www.gtvault.com/gt4/setup-view/s_sid::7969/Formula-Gran-Turismo-Dotini2001/

Have to say thanks for this setup!! When I first ran the FGT championship the setup I was using just couldn't cut it for pace and tire wear when going for 200 points. I bookmarked this one a few weeks ago and today I tried it out and won the race by over lap! Setup is just perfect for the task, though I set TCS to 0. If I kept the wheelspin in check the tires wore very evenly. First stint was 7 laps and the tires were fully red at the end of it. Every stint after that save the last one (which was also 7 laps) was 6 laps. Last two laps taken really slow on cooked tires, had about a lap and half by the end so just took it easy.

edit: best lap was a 1.29.4, but that was with draft assistance. 1.29.9 was the fastest no-draft lap I noticed, but until I had just one stint's-worth of fuel I couldn't approach that kind of time. 1:31.1 was my best on a full tank, at about 1/2 tank I manage around a 1:30.x. /edit

I've won full points in 10 out of 15 FGT races now, all in an FGT. Browsing the thread just now it seems there's at least 2 or 3 more setups to try too (Tokyo, Suzuka and Infineon). Once my braking-leg stops hurting (oh for more space between the pedals!) I'll have to give some of these other setups a go!

Big thanks to everyone posting here! You all rock!

 

[GTsail]

.......
I've won full points in 10 out of 15 FGT races now, all in an FGT. Browsing the thread just now it seems there's at least 2 or 3 more setups to try too (Tokyo, Suzuka and Infineon). Once my braking-leg stops hurting (oh for more space between the pedals!) I'll have to give some of these other setups a go!

Big thanks to everyone posting here! You all rock!

Nice work Imtheleprechaun!

I too, have done a couple of Formula GT races recently using an FGT, and everyone's posts are of immense help. I second the thumbs up 👍

PS: the FGT goes much faster if you don't use the brake, plus this will eliminate the left leg soreness.

Respectfully,
GTsail290

 

[imtheleprechaun]

Thanks GTsail - Same to you!

Having to slow down is so troublesome!

 

[shepzki]

Tried Dotini's setup for GVS, didn't suit my style of driving I guess, didn't think the car handled very well with no aids. Ran the race again with the same setup but with aids on, still could only get 6 laps of tire wear (just) so I guess my style is too aggressive but I did win quite easily. Pitted every 6 laps throughout the race, AI pitted every 7/8 laps.

MOV was easily 2mins+ (wish this game would tell you exactly )
Fastest Lap - 1.28.983
Total Time - 1.40'58.653

 

[imtheleprechaun]

http://www.gtvault.com/gt4/setup-view/s_sid::7551/Silvia-Spec-S-Aero-(S15)-Dotini2001/

The purpose of this setup is to win the hard George V Rally in the most exemplary style versus the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo Rally Car. It is based on the very attractive Silvia Spec S Aero

It also takes the normal George V Rally for 200 A-spec versus the Impreza, also in impeccable style. Please see the setup above for all necessary details.

Thanks for this great setup Dotini! At first I thought it was for a Spec R AERO and there was some confusion about the NA3 upgrade because the Spec R only has turbo upgrades and using the 3rd one doesn't net you 200 points. Then I realized your setup was the Spec S!

I learned however that this setup is great for a Silvia Spec R S15 also (on Hard anyway, there's no way to hit 170HP for the Normal race - but I used your Honda Beat setup for that!). Just keep the stock, oil-change-less 226HP and add 50+kg instead of 55. It's possible you could use less ballast even, I didn't check. I do know that 235HP (+Chip) and 55+kg yields 189 points. Other than the power mods, I used the exact setup Dotini provided for the Spec S, and it was a piece of cake.

Thanks a bunch! And for the Beat setup for Easy and Normal George V too for that matter, much appreciated. 👍

 

[ilovethescudo]

Like The Wind - 200 pts.

I used a Dodge Viper GTS.

Engine: Stage 3 NA tune, nothing else. Stock exhaust

Drivetrain: Everything upgraded, tranny set Auto 25...

LSD: Full customize. Rear:10/19/13

Tires: R1 all around.

Brakes: normal, no controller (Not like you need brakes in the first place... )

Downforce: 0/10

Aids: Oversteer:1 Understeer:1 TCS:4

Ballast: 200...

Suspension:
Racing.
Spring rate: 9.0/10.1
Ride height:100/105
Bound:3/5
Rebound:4/6
Camber:2.3/1.3
Toe:0/-1
Stabilizers:4/5

This car beat the entire pack by almost the length of one of the straights, and I was able to do so without drafting /anybody/... I just stayed to the inside of the track in the turns for the first couple of laps, to keep the others deprived of my slipstream, and to gain a bit of an advantage while I did so. Also apparently 3 of the opponents must have decided to put on softer tires, because they had to pit on the last lap...

 

[GeeTeeR]

Just beat Like The Wind for 200pts in a Tommy Kaira ZZ-II Fully tuned,tranny trick applied,wheelie setup.Car didn't make the wheelie but was capable of 390km/h ++ while drafting.Won by about a second,mission 23 style

 

[shepzki]

Have now finished the FGT for 3000 points, Hurrah for me. Now I have to repeat the whole thing as a championship. Used a combination of the FGT, C60 Judd and Chaparral 2J, many thanks to those whose setup's and suggestions I used, invaluable.

 

[GTsail]

Have now finished the FGT for 3000 points, Hurrah for me. Now I have to repeat the whole thing as a championship. Used a combination of the FGT, C60 Judd and Chaparral 2J, many thanks to those whose setup's and suggestions I used, invaluable.

Nemesis01 - Nicely done!

Which races have you been able to win the 200 points on offer when using your FGT?

I have only been able to garner the full 200 points at Grand Valley, Infineon and Fuji2005 when using my FGT. I find that the tires go off too quickly for me when my FGT is in the 200 point tune, and so much ballast is added.

GTsail290