Gran Turismo: Simulation Mode

[Drummer79]

See you on Sunday!

 

[Satomiblood]

Also, there are two cars that are banned from this event (Renault Clio clones).

See you on Sunday!

I have you down.

 

[Satomiblood]

Looking ahead, how does everyone feel about doing the Group C Classics Cup at the end of March? I'm targeting the 29th, which will fall on a Sunday. The event will run at the usual time of 9:00-11:00 A.M. (EST).

 

[Drummer79]

I'm good with that, I should have no problem making it!

 

[Nick Cannella]

I should be able to make it tomorrow

 

[Satomiblood]

This is what tomorrow’s grid looks like thus far:

1. @Satomiblood
2. @TurboTacho*
3. @Drummer79
4. @LineR32
5. @Nick Cannella
*Tentative​

If you want to be removed or your status changed to tentative, let me know. I’m hoping to see you guys tomorrow.

 

[TurboTacho]

My apologies, I may have to pull out tonight or at least attend a few races, due to personal schedule changes.

But I'll still be tentative here.

 

[Satomiblood]

Room goes live in 15-20 minutes.

 

[Satomiblood]

Room is now live:

[Expired]

@LineR32 @TurboTacho @Nick Cannella @Drummer79

 

[TurboTacho]

Sorry, will not be able to make it tonight. Will look forward to next week!

 

[LineR32]

Had to leave after the 2nd race to look after my neighbours kids for a couple hours.

 

[Satomiblood]

So, this is kind of random, but I wanted to encourage some more community in the thread. Where is everyone originally from and what other things to you like to do in your spare time? Feel free to share photos of your other interests.

I’m a toy collector. I mainly focus on Transformers and old style mecha from the 60s/70s/80s. I also work as a freelance writer on the side.

 

[Nick Cannella]

Born, raised and lived most of my life in Cleveland Ohio. Currently living in Columbus Ohio for the last 13 years.
Married, 2 kids, 34 (son Nurse at Cleveland Clinic)and 32 (daughter Doctor of Physical therapy) 2 grandkids 3 and 1. (Daughters).
Spare time I like to detail cars, attend car shows with my 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition, International travel with my wife and gambling with the Mrs. (mostly in Vegas)
Here is my car, which I have owned since 10/8/2011. She has won 3 best of show awards and numerous runner ups and top 25 awards.

 

[Satomiblood]

Born, raised and lived most of my life in Cleveland Ohio. Currently living in Columbus Ohio for the last 13 years.
Married, 2 kids, 34 (son Nurse at Cleveland Clinic)and 32 (daughter Doctor of Physical therapy) 2 grandkids 3 and 1. (Daughters).
Spare time I like to detail cars, attend car shows with my 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition, International travel with my wife and gambling with the Mrs. (mostly in Vegas)
Here is my car, which I have owned since 10/8/2011. She has won 3 best of show awards and numerous runner ups and top 25 awards.
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Nice ride. I can see where some of the inspiration for your liveries comes from. I’m actually in Pennsylvania myself. Lancaster to be exact.

 

[Drummer79]

Born and raised in Jefferson county, Mo. Avid motorcycle rider, great therapy! Fairly recently divorced father of 2 beautiful girls! Music is my passion and collect comic books! Can have a short fuse, now and then....as you seen this morning! Lol

 

[Drummer79]

Fyi @Nick Cannella , soooo jelly of your ride!

 

[Nick Cannella]

Fyi @Nick Cannella , soooo jelly of your ride!

Lol. Thanks Drummer

 

[Satomiblood]

Sunday's FR Challenge specs are up.

EDIT:

There are 10 cars that'll be permitted for this event with 1 car representing a manufacturer. I don't know how I'm going to enforce this with it being an open lobby. Somehow, I managed to make that Turbo Sports Series event work with only one or two reminders for people. It's either that or I make it a private lobby.

 

[Drummer79]

As long as hp and weight is set for lobby, is there a difference? Just wondering?

 

[Satomiblood]

As long as hp and weight is set for lobby, is there a difference? Just wondering?

There’s only so much that the power and weight restrictions can do. There’s no way for me to restrict it to the cars I want to use, so I have to manually police players outside of GTP, which is both annoying and time consuming.

 

[TurboTacho]

True blue Singaporean, getting older by the days and years. I used to be interested in ancient history and astronomy, but now has focused more on automobiles and aviation. I work in an aviation company focusing on flight simulators, though I'm in charge of the digital training media (e-learning).

Here's some of the stuff I do during my spare time
- online gaming (I have a PS4 Pro and a Switch)
- simple photography (I don't own a pro camera, but my phone's decent enough)
- gym workout
- watch anime and read manga
- sleep

I'm planning to travel the world when I am capable, aim to visit all 50 states, every country in every continent. If even better, visit the outer space.
I do collect some anime figurines and scale model cars too.

My favorite cars include the Ford GT, Subaru Impreza WRX Type R STi Version VI, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV, Nissan GT-R R34 Z-Tune

Fun fact: I share the same birthday as Lewis Hamilton

 

[Satomiblood]

True blue Singaporean, getting older by the days and years. I used to be interested in ancient history and astronomy, but now has focused more on automobiles and aviation. I work in an aviation company focusing on flight simulators, though I'm in charge of the digital training media (e-learning).

Here's some of the stuff I do during my spare time
- online gaming (I have a PS4 Pro and a Switch)
- simple photography (I don't own a pro camera, but my phone's decent enough)
- gym workout
- watch anime and read manga
- sleep

I'm planning to travel the world when I am capable, aim to visit all 50 states, every country in every continent. If even better, visit the outer space.
I do collect some anime figurines and scale model cars too.

My favorite cars include the Ford GT, Subaru Impreza WRX Type R STi Version VI, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV, Nissan GT-R R34 Z-Tune

Fun fact: I share the same birthday as Lewis Hamilton

What scale are those model cars? 1/24?

 

[TurboTacho]

What scale are those model cars? 1/24?

These are 1/18 scales.

 

[Satomiblood]

These are 1/18 scales.

I'd love to get my hands on that Takata NSX.

 

[TurboTacho]

I'd love to get my hands on that Takata NSX.

Can't exactly remember where I got it, but it was a rare find back then. Those are part of my collection though, the rest are all stocked in their boxes.

I've yet to get a house on my own, but I'll probably take them out when I have a decent space with adequate display shelves.

 

[Kevstah2004]

True blue Singaporean, getting older by the days and years. I used to be interested in ancient history and astronomy, but now has focused more on automobiles and aviation. I work in an aviation company focusing on flight simulators, though I'm in charge of the digital training media (e-learning).

Here's some of the stuff I do during my spare time
- online gaming (I have a PS4 Pro and a Switch)
- simple photography (I don't own a pro camera, but my phone's decent enough)
- gym workout
- watch anime and read manga
- sleep

I'm planning to travel the world when I am capable, aim to visit all 50 states, every country in every continent. If even better, visit the outer space.
I do collect some anime figurines and scale model cars too.

My favorite cars include the Ford GT, Subaru Impreza WRX Type R STi Version VI, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV, Nissan GT-R R34 Z-Tune

Fun fact: I share the same birthday as Lewis Hamilton

A fellow goat, not far off him either 4/1/86

 

[TurboTacho]

Born, raised and lived most of my life in Cleveland Ohio. Currently living in Columbus Ohio for the last 13 years.
Married, 2 kids, 34 (son Nurse at Cleveland Clinic)and 32 (daughter Doctor of Physical therapy) 2 grandkids 3 and 1. (Daughters).
Spare time I like to detail cars, attend car shows with my 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition, International travel with my wife and gambling with the Mrs. (mostly in Vegas)
Here is my car, which I have owned since 10/8/2011. She has won 3 best of show awards and numerous runner ups and top 25 awards.
View attachment 896005

That's a nice ride. I'm joining the envious party.

By the way, did you re-create the livery of your car in GT Sport too?

 

[Nick Cannella]

By the way, did you re-create the livery of your car in GT Sport too?

Not yet....waiting on some decals to be made

 

[Satomiblood]

Two new series have been added for this month in the Upcoming Events section: (1) Silvia Sisters (March 15th), which is a nod to the Gran Turismo 4 event, and (2) Turtle Derby (March 22nd), a slow car event. Spoiler dropdowns are posted below for your convenience (specs are subject to change).

Spoiler: Silvia Sisters - 3/15/20

Silvia Sisters
Sunday, March 15th, 2020
9:00-11:00 A.M. (EST)

Relive the classic Gran Turismo 4 event in this modern update.

Room ID
0475-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX

Race Schedule
Round 1
Tsukuba Circuit - 12 Laps
Noon | 12:00 | Fine Weather
Round 2
Tokyo Expressway (South Inner Loop) - 3 Laps
Twilight | 18:00 | Clear
Round 3
Fuji International Speedway - 5 Laps
Noon | 12:00 | Fine Weather

Permitted Car(s)
Nissan 180SX Type X '96
Nissan Silvia K's Dia Selection (S13) '90

Lobby Specs
General
Max Number of Participants: 16
Required DR Rating: Any
Required SR Rating: Any
Privacy: Public

Race Settings
Race Type: Practice/Lap Race
Start Type: Grid Start (False Start Check)
Grid Order: Fastest First
Boost: Off
Slipstream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Fuel Consumption: 1x
Tire Wear: 1x
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Red. On Wet Track/Track Edge: Real
Race Finish Delay: 120 sec.

Regulation Settings
Tuning: No Limit
Balance of Performance (BOP): Off
Max. Power Limit: 200 HP
Min. Weight: 2,500 Lbs. (1,134 Kgs.)
Max. Tire Rating: SS
Min. Tire Rating: SH
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Racing Number Type: No Limit

Penalty Settings
Ghosting During Race: None
Shortcut Penalty: Strong
Wall Collision Penalty: Time Penalty (Strong)
Side Contact Penalty: On
Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collision: Off
Replace Cars When They Leave Track: Off
Flag Rules: On
Ghost Lapped Cars: Off

Limit Driving Options
Counter-steering Assist: No Limit
ASM: No Limit
Driving Line Assist: No Limit
Traction Control: No Limit
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: Prohibited

Spoiler: Turtle Derby - 3/22/20

Turtle Derby
Sunday, March 22nd, 2020
9:00-11:00 A.M. (EST)

Push your vehicle to the limit in a five-race series for cars that are under 70 HP.

Room ID
0475-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX

Race Schedule
Round 1
Brands Hatch (Indy Circuit) - 4 Laps
Evening | 20:00 | Clear
Round 2
Autodrome Lago Maggiore (Center) II - 4 Laps
Daytime | 11:30 | Fine Weather
Round 3
Sardegna (Road Track C) - 3 Laps
Afternoon | 13:10 | Clear
Round 4
Autopolis International Racing Course (Shortcut Course) - 3 Laps
Noon | 12:00 | Fine Weather
Round 5
Suzuka Circuit (East) - 4 Laps
Morning | 07:45 | Clear

Permitted Car(s)
Daihatsu Copen Active Top '02
Fiat 500 1.2 8V Lounge SS '08
Honda Beat ‘91
Honda S660 ‘15
Honda S800 ‘66
Mini-Cooper 'S' '65
Toyota Sports 800 ‘65
Volkswagen 1200 '66

Lobby Specs
General
Max Number of Participants: 16
Required DR Rating: Any
Required SR Rating: Any
Privacy: Public

Race Settings
Race Type: Practice/Lap Race
Start Type: Grid Start (False Start Check)
Grid Order: Fastest First
Boost: Off
Slipstream Strength: Real
Visible Damage: On
Mechanical Damage: Light
Fuel Consumption: 1x
Tire Wear: 1x
Initial Fuel: Default
Grip Red. On Wet Track/Track Edge: Real
Race Finish Delay: 120 sec.

Regulation Settings
Tuning: No Limit
Balance of Performance (BOP): Off
Max. Power Limit: 69 HP
Min. Weight: ___ Lbs. (___ Kgs.)
Max. Tire Rating: CS
Min. Tire Rating: CH
Livery Restrictions: No Limit
Racing Number Type: No Limit

Penalty Settings
Ghosting During Race: None
Shortcut Penalty: Strong
Wall Collision Penalty: Time Penalty (Strong)
Side Contact Penalty: On
Correct Vehicle Course After Wall Collision: Off
Replace Cars When They Leave Track: Off
Flag Rules: On
Ghost Lapped Cars: Off

Limit Driving Options
Counter-steering Assist: No Limit
ASM: No Limit
Driving Line Assist: No Limit
Traction Control: No Limit
ABS: No Limit
Auto-Drive: Prohibited

 

[Satomiblood]

Calls-outs for Sunday's FR Challenge. Like or comment if you can attend.

@LineR32 @TurboTacho @Nick Cannella @Drummer79 @sturk0167 @Pigems @Nuschel01 @adb @Kevstah2004