Gran Turismo World Series (Nations Cup Exhibition Season: Jan 22 - Feb 1)

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Yes strange for the tyres, some cars have only one type SS,SM,SH (I understand to equilibrate performances) but some have the choice between two types..even SH and SS ! which is stupid because with tyre wear x1 and 7 laps you can easily use the softer tyres then why these choices?
The other tyre choice is there because it's the stock tyre - it's what the car came with, not because you're supposed to use it. You're meant to use whatever one it comes equipped with, else you'd be considering racing on Comforts for half the cars.
 
For the PP there is also a trick, shown PP are for the cars as you have them with the tyre when you buy them (exemple Comfort tyre for some..) when you put the softer tyre you can use you have the PP as above post..even I have some differences..and in this case the PP can be different that they should be when you use them in the garage 540,96 for the 240z when normal PP with SS is 470,85 and 552,68 for the z 432 with SH normal PP is 447,6…
 
For the PP there is also a trick, shown PP are for the cars as you have them with the tyre when you buy them (exemple Comfort tyre for some..) when you put the softer tyre you can use you have the PP as above post..even I have some differences..and in this case the PP can be different that they should be when you use them in the garage 540,96 for the 240z when normal PP with SS is 470,85 and 552,68 for the z 432 with SH normal PP is 447,6…
Yes, the cars in the event are tuned. We aren't racing stock cars, else they wouldn't be balanced at all.
 
Lol what the hell. I won the last race of the night. Went in with SR A. No track limit penalties and no cuts on the 2nd to last corner. No car contacts. I'm now SR B. 🤔

Oh that's bloody lovely.... My DR was in the brink of A+ and now I'm reset...
Did you save the replay of the race? It would be interesting to see.
 
Awesome news! Really looking forward this round now!

I wouldn’t get too excited. They’re not really that well balanced from what I can see.

They do have VERY different strengths though. There is a 20kmh difference between the fastest and slowest at the start/finish line. (I’m quicker over a lap in the slower one though).
 
Yeah I too am feeling the most comfortable with the slowest in a straight line car, the 240ZG, even with its broken dials going up to 6 and ¼ revs when it should be going all the way to 8k :lol:
 
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I had a non-clean Q4/P6 for yesterday’s one-make race featuring the DS, but I scored an even 100 points and am now the best in CT’s GT2 class out of four entrants so far. I’m even in the top 30 for the USA and Canada for GT2, as well, so I’d say I’m doing well in my book. Definitely pumped for the next race featuring the various Z models.
 
Are standings not being updated for the Manu series, or is it just one more "feature" that PD has offered me?
 
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It's annoying. Only one of the slots was affected and it became a useless round. Just poor management.
From what I can tell, five or maybe six of the ASOC slots were affected, along with at least one NCSA slot.

As Manufacturers relies on a global manufacturer ranking (and potential event invites based on this season if what I think is happening happens), it seems only fair that the ASOC drivers aren't disadvantaged by it.
 
From what I can tell, five or maybe six of the ASOC slots were affected, along with at least one NCSA slot.

As Manufacturers relies on a global manufacturer ranking (and potential event invites based on this season if what I think is happening happens), it seems only fair that the ASOC drivers aren't disadvantaged by it.
And what do you think is happening ? :embarrassed:
 
I've been doing some free practice for this Saturday's next Nation Cup race, and it turns out - at least, the last time I checked yesterday - that my best time is in the top 500 or so, using the 240ZG. I wonder why, in that sense, that the leaderboard is dominated by the newest Z? It also seems that some of the available cars have a different tire compound equipped to compensate for other factors. For example, that 240ZG I drove is running Sports Softs. Either way, I think this could be a real fun race, and I hope there's more like it in the future, where there are multiple models available.
 
Not sure whether to enter Manu on Wednesday but one thing to look out for is that pit entry! A little scary coming at it blind over the top of the hill so might be worth a practice! Thinking that i may pit really early to get a number of laps in clean air as i don't trust not getting punted or even being the punter at that first hairpin :lol:
 
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Yes, more like the Nations please. There's so much variety of themes they can do: classic American muscle, FWD hatchbacks, modern supercars/sports cars, 86 Cup, Skyline Cup, 1990's Japanese cars, something kinda silly like balancing the 5 oldest cars in the game together somehow. Them doing tuning and balancing themselves shows some degree of effort and that's got me interested.
 
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Not sure whether to enter Manu on Wednesday but one thing to look out for is that pit entry! A little scary coming at it blind over the top of the hill so might be worth a practice! Thinking that i may pit really early to get a number of laps in clean air as i don't trust not getting punted or even being the punter at that first hairpin :lol:
The Mustang is probably the quickest car at this track. You have to do it if you can!
 
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There's a reason for that, it's called hotfix :sly:

 
The last minute changes to Manufacturers rounds continues. Round 2 is now on Thursday rather than tomorrow.

 
Not sure whether to enter Manu on Wednesday but one thing to look out for is that pit entry! A little scary coming at it blind over the top of the hill so might be worth a practice! Thinking that i may pit really early to get a number of laps in clean air as i don't trust not getting punted or even being the punter at that first hairpin :lol:
Are you playing in VR by chance? If you aren't and think it's bad staying within the pit lines on one of the (non-cockpit) standard views, it's an absolute nightmare in VR. :lol:

Pretty much need to hang right, lift off the throttle as the track bends left and pray you're pointing in the right direction because by the time you see the lines, it's too late. :P
 
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This is good news for me as Wednesdays are usually very busy for me.

There's a reason for that, it's called hotfix :sly:

GV pit glitch fix?
 
Glad only one round counts because I’ll miss it again. Planned to be home early tomorrow afternoon but will won’t get home from work in time for even the last slot on Thursday.
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Ran the 3rd slot in Asia at LM West. I was one of 2 Jags in the lobby.

Qualifying was just ok. My FP time was a 56.2 but I could only manage a 56.5. Good enough for p3 behind an SLS and a Scirocco.

I don’t know if the Scirocco on pole had a change of driver after qualy, but it started the race as though it’s driver had never been on the track before. I gained a spot from it at the hairpin and then it drove nto the sand and spun the first time through BBB.

We then settled in for several laps and the SLS gradually increased the lead on me whilst a Hyundai behind stuck within half a second of me.

Around lap 8 the Hyundai stuck its nose in into T1 and I left room on the apex resulting in the loss of p2. His narrow exit compromised his run though and I was able to retake the position into the hairpin. On the run to BBB he moved inside and I delayed turn in to see where he was headed. Unfortunately he had slightly outbraked himself and he ended up pushing my rear quarter panel. I saved the car from a spin, but lost the place. As we entered the esses I was cursing all his relatives only to find he pulled aside and let me repass. Yes, courteous racers are still out there.

From there it was a procession to the end. Pitted on lap 16, rejoined in p2 and finished there for 235 points.

Oh, and the guy in the Hyundai was running a GTPlanet livery so Ikkatosh, if you’re here somewhere, thanks for giving the place back and congratulations on a solid p3.

Good luck out there people, it’s a fun combo.

Edit: So it turns out that what I thought was p3 outbraking himself was actually a netcode issue where he was nowhere near me on his screen but nearly turned me around on my screen. So an even bigger tip of the hat for giving a place back when he hadn’t even actually made contact in his version of the race.
 
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What do we think - pit early to find some free air? Such a short quick lap, it's going to be hard to make any kind of gap.
 
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