GT 7 GEEZER CLUB

[Luiz Frota]

Sorry if this is all gonna sound like I'm a Fanatec shill.

I've been a long time Fanatec user. Worked my way through 3 wheelbases, and a number of wheels, and a couple of pedal sets (not counting the logitechs and hori I ran on PS2&3). Never been a PC racer.

With that experience, I thought I'd post some unsolicited recommendations with the caveat "Buy once, cry once."

Wheelbase: Eyeing the Podium? Don't bother. The CSL DD is the much wiser choice in my opinion. I always have my Podium turned way down to a more sane 5-10nm; same sweet spot as the CSL DD. In fact, I'm seriously thinking about selling off the Podium and getting the CSL DD with the boost kit. There is a point, where "more" is not better... it just hurts. DD wheelbases feel more real to me, and permit me to catch more slides than I ever could on the old belt drive bases. I'd buy the naked 8nm $599 CSL DD (PS compatible, there is also an xbox/pc version). Doesn't come with pedals

Pedals: Most folks know that good pedals will make you faster, more so than any other piece of kit. Go strait to the V3's or the inverted if your pockets are deep enough. Compared to my old CSL Elite pedals (the old black ones), the V3s were night and day. Within a couple days of acclimation, I was killing all my old times. Don't bother with the $80 damper thingy for your brakes, although some run it on the throttle. The brake performance kit is worth the $20.

Rims/wheels: I've owned several wheels, and even though its ugly as hell, the McLaren GT3 wheel is my favorite and goto. Its very comfortable, a little bigger than the Formula rims which is nice, and has rubberized grips (which also feel great), so gloves are not necessary-- unlike anything with Alcantera where one must use gloves for a firm grip, and to prevent destruction to the Alcantera over time. If you're an F1 guy then pick up one of the F1 rims later. You can also find GT7 specific wheels on ebay and facebook for sale, if you want the full functionality of GT7. Also, the cheaper CSL round wheels work very well, and realistically is all you need if you are only going to play on console. If you need a larger diameter round rim, then the BMW GT2 or Porsche RS rims are great. I have the Porsche RS which I use for rally games.

Other accessories:
Handbrake: I also play rally games, so I sprung for the hand brake. I really enjoy it, and the many ways it can be fitted to a sim cockpit.
Shifter: I'm a flappy paddle guy, and have no use for a realistic shifter and all that heel-toe stuff. However, if you enjoy the feel and function of rowing through the gears of a well made shifter, Fanatec has you covered, oh and it can also be easily configured into a sequential shifter, if that's your bag.
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Others: There are also some various fanatec mounts that permit desktop racing that all work as intended. But nuthin' beats a dedicated cockpit/rig. Something made from 8020 aluminum extrusion is great, because it can be tailored to fit perfectly, and holds all the gear rock solid. I can race comfortably in mine for hours. And ya don't "need" one of those monster size 8020 rigs. My modest Sim-Lab GT Evo can more than handle my Podium wheelbase without flexing or moving around. Can't get it here in USA anymore, but there are some similar sized ones available here in the States for $400-$600.

Sorry so long. Rambled enough. Ciao

Chris

you have just described my setup the DD it's on the way...



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[coryclifford]

Nerds

 

[USNSCPO]

Nerds

Guilty as charged. Nice looking rig Ruiz!

 

[SteveBeech12]

I'm seriously thinking about selling off the Podium and getting the CSL DD with the boost kit

Personally I think the boost kit would be a waste of money. If I max my wheel using the 5nm power pack I can hardly turn it let alone race with it.

Go strait to the V3's or the inverted if your pockets are deep enough

The V3 inveted are a great set of pedals, with lots of adjustability at the brake pedal. I stripped mine down and removed the clutch which was quite a task but so much better for left foot braking.

But nuthin' beats a dedicated cockpit/rig

Had a Playseat now for a few years and still going strong. Since getting the Fanatec gear I have bolted it down to some MDF and built a small frame to support the rear of the pedals which gives me zero flex from the rig. A good set of pedals, especially the brake pedal will help with lap times but I find the the most enjoyable part is the immersive factor that you get when it feels like you are sitting in a car.

I keep saying it but bring on the VR PD. That will take it all to a whole new level.

 

[SteveBeech12]

You need to tidy those wires up Luiz 😄

 

[nordschleife51]

Al, the 1990 Mazda RX-7 you need to complete the Mazda extra menu is a gift car for all gold in the Beyond The Horizon Missions. It may show up some day at Slimy Sam’s Used Car Lot, but who knows when?

 

[Luiz Frota]

You need to tidy those wires up Luiz 😄

I know, but i have too many wires to deal with. 3 screens, 1 Ps4, 1 Ps5, 1 PC, 1 router, 1 modem and all the crap from fanatec. 😄😄😄

 

[SteveBeech12]

Macro working like a charm Luiz. 2M in and many engines, several cars and a few spare parts 👍 😄

 

[Luiz Frota]

Macro working like a charm Luiz. 2M in and many engines, several cars and a few spare parts 👍 😄

Great

 

[nordschleife51]

This thing is weird looking, but fast as all get out!

Watch an Electric Fan Car Break the Goodwood Hill Climb Record

The McMurtry Spierling may not look like much, but it is nearly a second faster up the Goodwood Hill Climb than the Volkswagen I.D. R.

www.roadandtrack.com

 

[viper al]

Al, the 1990 Mazda RX-7 you need to complete the Mazda extra menu is a gift car for all gold in the Beyond The Horizon Missions. It may show up some day at Slimy Sam’s Used Car Lot, but who knows when?

Thanks a lot Eric that was a great help I have been looking where to find that car since yesterday .The drift mission was the only thing holding me up for getting all golds (stuck on silver @6749 points .) And a big thanks to Cory as well by recommending using a controller (on automatic I had over 8000 points in about 15 minutes. )👍

 

[oldboy1943]

Wednesday Night Geezer Racing

Cars:

Porsches 911`GT1 Strassversion '97 - RH - 650PP
M-B 300 SEL 6.8 AMG '71 - RH - 550PP

Tracks:

Suzuka
Nordschleife

Praiano's tune:

Porsches (will need some work)

PRAIANO'S TUNES : SETTINGS FOR GT7

This car and your tunes is so good! :gtpflag: On Tokyo Expressway WTC600 use fuel map 1, pit at lap 6 or 7. It's rock solid steady and superfast in the turning parts of track. On LeMans WTC700 I used fuel map 4, pit at lap 2 or 3 depending on when it starts raining, and pit again on lap 5 or 6...

www.gtplanet.net

300 SEL

PRAIANO'S TUNES : SETTINGS FOR GT7

Hi @praiano63 , I can’t figure out this gearbox. I have the same final gear and the 7th is also the same value but the corresponding speed is different like 340 instead of 327 and from then on all the gears are wrong… this is the first time you share that I can’t figure how to copy. Any...

www.gtplanet.net

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[Daduce1947]

you have just described my setup the DD it's on the way...



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Awesome set up Luiz! It looks to be WAYYYY too complicated for this old man to wrap his adorned in white hair head around but in my dreams I might have something such as that. Now,, that model car we see under the lower right side corner of center screen,, is it a Manta? When I first saw it I thought it might be a1953 Studebaker but after looking closer I see it is not a Stude,, what is it? Again,, what a dream setup you have put together. 👍👍

 

[Daduce1947]

Wednesday Night Geezer Racing

Cars:

Porsches 911`GT1 Strassversion '97 - RH - 650PP
M-B 300 SEL 6.8 AMG '71 - RH - 550PP

Tracks:

Suzuka
Nordschleife

Praiano's tune:

Porsches (will need some work)

PRAIANO'S TUNES : SETTINGS FOR GT7

This car and your tunes is so good! :gtpflag: On Tokyo Expressway WTC600 use fuel map 1, pit at lap 6 or 7. It's rock solid steady and superfast in the turning parts of track. On LeMans WTC700 I used fuel map 4, pit at lap 2 or 3 depending on when it starts raining, and pit again on lap 5 or 6...

www.gtplanet.net

300 SEL

PRAIANO'S TUNES : SETTINGS FOR GT7

Hi @praiano63 , I can’t figure out this gearbox. I have the same final gear and the 7th is also the same value but the corresponding speed is different like 340 instead of 327 and from then on all the gears are wrong… this is the first time you share that I can’t figure how to copy. Any...

www.gtplanet.net

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Thank you Claude,, now all excuses are taken away

 

[Luiz Frota]

Awesome set up Luiz! It looks to be WAYYYY too complicated for this old man to wrap his adorned in white hair head around but in my dreams I might have something such as that. Now,, that model car we see under the lower right side corner of center screen,, is it a Manta? When I first saw it I thought it might be a1953 Studebaker but after looking closer I see it is not a Stude,, what is it? Again,, what a dream setup you have put together. 👍👍

it's a aston martin

 

[pmallard]

Wednesday Night Geezer Racing

Cars:

Porsches 911`GT1 Strassversion '97 - RH - 650PP
M-B 300 SEL 6.8 AMG '71 - RH - 550PP

Tracks:

Suzuka
Nordschleife

Praiano's tune:

Porsches (will need some work)

PRAIANO'S TUNES : SETTINGS FOR GT7

This car and your tunes is so good! :gtpflag: On Tokyo Expressway WTC600 use fuel map 1, pit at lap 6 or 7. It's rock solid steady and superfast in the turning parts of track. On LeMans WTC700 I used fuel map 4, pit at lap 2 or 3 depending on when it starts raining, and pit again on lap 5 or 6...

www.gtplanet.net

300 SEL

PRAIANO'S TUNES : SETTINGS FOR GT7

Hi @praiano63 , I can’t figure out this gearbox. I have the same final gear and the 7th is also the same value but the corresponding speed is different like 340 instead of 327 and from then on all the gears are wrong… this is the first time you share that I can’t figure how to copy. Any...

www.gtplanet.net

Thanks for doing the Wednesday night races Claude. I'll not be able to join this Wednesday or Saturday. Having some corrective eyelid surgery Wednesday.

 

[pmallard]

I suppose you need all 3 extra menus. I need a Mazda RX-7 GT-X (FC) '90. Not in the dealership or used cars. Perhaps I missed a gift car somewhere along the line?

 

[nordschleife51]

I suppose you need all 3 extra menus. I need a Mazda RX-7 GT-X (FC) '90. Not in the dealership or used cars. Perhaps I missed a gift car somewhere along the line?

The 1990 Mazda RX-7 you need is a gift car for all gold in Beyond The Horizon Missions. Not sure if it has ever appeared in the UCD. It will never be in Brand Central because it’s a pre 2001 car.

You need at least 2 complete extra menus, ideally Toyota and Mazda, so you can alternate between them to get the tickets.

 

[nordschleife51]

Posting this for John to use in WTC 800 events. Detuned Group C cars are extremely effective weapons in these events. Enjoy!

At the moment the Jag XJR-9 and Porsche 962C are available at the Legends shop.

 

[Luiz Frota]

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[SteveBeech12]

 

[SteveBeech12]

how do you share a screenshot of the game to on here?

 

[Luiz Frota]

how do you share a screenshot of the game to on here?

you take a screenshot, go to the mídia area on Playstation, save to usb, transfer to the computer and post or you can take a picture with your phone and post

 

[SteveBeech12]

Oh ok thanks Luiz

 

[SteveBeech12]

For those with PS5's have a look at this. I have just ordered. Company is in Canada

www.dbrand.com/shop/special-edition/ps5

 

[SteveBeech12]

Addicted as well lol. I wish we could turn the engine part off!

 

[Luiz Frota]

Addicted as well lol. I wish we could turn the engine part off!

you can delete them

 

[pmallard]

The 1990 Mazda RX-7 you need is a gift car for all gold in Beyond The Horizon Missions. Not sure if it has ever appeared in the UCD. It will never be in Brand Central because it’s a pre 2001 car.

You need at least 2 complete extra menus, ideally Toyota and Mazda, so you can alternate between them to get the tickets.

Thanks Eric, I'm stuck on the cones, drift and dirt . Don't think I'll get the car. Oh well.

 

[SteveBeech12]

I only got bronze on the drift Pete, so I must have got mine from the used car lot.

 

[nordschleife51]

you take a screenshot, go to the mídia area on Playstation, save to usb, transfer to the computer and post or you can take a picture with your phone and post

Don’t need to mess around with a USB and computer. Download the PlayStation App, sign in to your account, access your screen captures, open the one you want and then take a screen shot from your device.