GT Academy 2012 (EU) General Discussion

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saidur_ali
Ti-tech85 has regained top spot now. Quite a few top drivers missing so far, hopefully they join in later for the fight for 1st.
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I chased that ghost yesterday, awsome lap...
Need to learn some of his lines, I think/hope I need 0.1 to be sure of the finals in Holland (6th now)
 
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Well after setting a 33.2 with my controller I took the time to set up my DFGT. I first went through 7 to 8-4 to warm up and things were looking good, beat all of my controller times and my friend with a DFGT on those. Moved onto this time trial and oh dear, I couldn't string anything together. I don't know if I had something set wrong but I just couldn't get it turned in with the wheel and I found the oversteer much harder to deal with, I was spinning out in places I never did with the DS3 and I just couldn't get turned in. Tried active steering on and off, not much difference.

After a couple of hours at it I couldn't even break into the 33s let alone beat me 33.2 with the controller. Anyone got some DS3 > DFGT tips? I've had the wheel a few months and thought I'd got used to it playing lots of PC sims, obviously not.
 
SimonK
Well after setting a 33.2 with my controller I took the time to set up my DFGT. I first went through 7 to 8-4 to warm up and things were looking good, beat all of my controller times and my friend with a DFGT on those. Moved onto this time trial and oh dear, I couldn't string anything together. I don't know if I had something set wrong but I just couldn't get it turned in with the wheel and I found the oversteer much harder to deal with, I was spinning out in places I never did with the DS3 and I just couldn't get turned in. Tried active steering on and off, not much difference.

After a couple of hours at it I couldn't even break into the 33s let alone beat me 33.2 with the controller. Anyone got some DS3 > DFGT tips? I've had the wheel a few months and thought I'd got used to it playing lots of PC sims, obviously not.
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Have you changed your wheel settings in the setup menu? That doesn't import from GT5.

If it's the oversteer thats killing your lap, I know you've said you have tried active steering but I'd whack that back on and just try to set some consistency laps without pushing, even if it's half throttle and then just focus on each corner, if you crash after that corner keep at that corner and then push through that way.
 
Tidgney
Have you changed your wheel settings in the setup menu? That doesn't import from GT5.

If it's the oversteer thats killing your lap, I know you've said you have tried active steering but I'd whack that back on and just try to set some consistency laps without pushing, even if it's half throttle and then just focus on each corner, if you crash after that corner keep at that corner and then push through that way.
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The only setting that affects the DFGT is power steering (and FFB), isn't it? The other setting is only for the older, 200 degree wheels? Anyway I have that on and I tried various FFB settings, from 2 to 10. I felt the difference, but the outcome was the same.

As for the main settings, all aids off then as I say, AS tried both on and off.

It's weird, I know the car understeers but I just can't turn in where I want with the wheel, I was turning it more than 180 degrees and still not feeling as if I had it pointing where I wanted it, it didn't feel sensitive enough.

Then the oversteer was kicking in, on the second lap I spun at the first corner, ended up pointing back towards the straight. Never did that once with the controller. Also kept doing the same at the right hander after the first chicane.

Maybe I've just got too heavy a foot, but I was trying to stick to 1/2 and 3/4 throttle whenever possible, as you suggest.

I dunno, maybe I just need more time on GT5 with the wheel. As I say, I've played with it on PC sims a lot but it's a pain in the rear setting it up with my PS3 for various reasons, so I don't use it too often. What was weird was it felt great on the other tests, even the other tests with the 370Z.
 
Have you looked at speeds you are taking corners, make sure to slow down enough. Also you should not really have to turn more than 90 degrees either way. Smooth driving is the fastest. Might be better if you turn without throttle first to get the car turned in and power out when you get your wheel straight. I'm using FFB 8 on G27, simulation with no PAS. No active steering for me as it ruins the fun and senses.
 
Well done Ramon! eclipsi_RC 1:30,745

I am down to 1:31,306 wich is a 4th place, only 8 make the cut :scared:.
But enough time to improve 👍.

Edit: improved 0,004 :lol:
 
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GTP_CICO
Well done Ramon! eclipsi_RC 1:30,745

I am down to 1:31,306 wich is a 4th place, only 8 make the cut :scared:.
But enough time to improve 👍.
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I think you're time is on the edge of making the cut or not seeing the names close to the top 8...

I'm definitely not feeling comfortable where I am now :scared:
 
bladezzz
I think you're time is on the edge of making the cut or not seeing the names close to the top 8...

I'm definitely not feeling comfortable where I am now :scared:
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So 8 guys from the Netherlands proceed to the national finals and 3 of them go to Silverstone right?

I am safe with my current time, no need to waste more time on it.
 
HF_NOS
So 8 guys from the Netherlands proceed to the national finals and 3 of them go to Silverstone right?

I am safe with my current time, no need to waste more time on it.
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Yep, if I was you I'd already have my bags packed :sly:
 
Times have moved on abit since i was last on, will be cracking back on tonight hoping to get into the 30s sooner rather than later, Great time from Ramon, setting a tough benchmark for anyone else to beat still with a week to go.
 
Duck
Countries not involved in GT Academy show really slow times. Dudes! If you want PD keeps an eye on you, you should make it better ;)
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I would think that there are many in these countries who doesn't bother with it since they're not eligible anyway. I know I am very half hearted about it at least.
 
Finally made another improvement. Current best was a 1:31.532 ... first I did a 1:31.535 ... than I managed a 1:31.533 !!!!! :lol:
And 10 minuten after that a 1:31.462. No perfect lap, lost about 0.050 - 0.100 in the first section. So my goal now is a high 31.3.
Moved up 1 spot up to 7th, the battle for those last places to the final in Belgium ... is ... killing ... me ... :banghead:

Oh and Ramon, insane time you did there 👍
 
Hey guys.

Think I have done enough now to get through to the next round with a 30.9xx I went in too deep at final corner which cost me a tenth:ouch: but It's same for everyone, leaving time out there.

Won't get on much between now and Sunday night as it's my clubs club championship on Sunday so I'm going to be practicing (weather dependant!). I'll keep an eye on boards obviously as I'm sure it will get very tight.

Good luck all.
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Congrats on the time rutter mate :), I'm sure that will qualify you, now all I need to do, is get that guarenteed qualification lap :D!
 
Thank you guys 👍 , I'll try to shave another tenth but it will be a nightmare, Hannibal Lecter's pulse will be needed to achieve it, damn chicane cones ... :banghead:
 
Amazing Ramon, you've really set the benchmark high so soon....:cheers:

I'll give it some more serious time from friday, too tired from work now....
 
Fascinating seeing all the top GT5'ers battle it it out, great stuff. Congrats those of you heading up the leader boards. Well done
 
I just that my brake pedal is spiking at 10-20% occasionally when at the straights. I thought it was the bumps on the straights that caused it so didn't thought much of it. Then I watched my own replay and the brake light was lighting up in the middle of all straights :ouch:

Going to clean the pots up and give it another go later. I hope it'll make breaking into the .2s easier
 
Another day, another improvemnt, down to 01.31.360 and jumped from 7th to 4th in Belgium/Luxembourg :)
The person in 5th has a 01.31.361, and the one in 6th a 01.31.362 :lol:
 
About to reach 1,000,000 players! less than 200 to go

Very nice manuelos, damn leaderboards are tight this year.(alot of players) :)
 
I'm starting to think it's just not meant to be for me this time. After starting so well and hanging on to 6th for a good bit of last week, I now find myself at the tail of the field after failing to nail any of my 'nearly' .0 .1 laps.

I was however very confident and sure that I would improve to a qualifying time tonight or over the next few days, until a few minutes ago. I recently got a hold of a second hand t500rs wheel. Just there, smoke started billowing out of it as it appears the internal fan failed and wasn't cooling whatever needed to be cooled. I turned it off immediately but I fear it may be unusable now. I won't have time to get it sent off and repaired, nor will I have time to dust of my DFGT and get used to it after spending a few weeks behind a wheel and pedals that are completely different. I really feel so helpless. There's no wildcard for Ireland either so it looks like I'm going to have to sit it out and watch as I drift down the table.

I'm not going to give up because I want this so bad, but I honestly have no idea how I'm going to make it now.
 
bladezzz
Congrats W-G-E, beat NOSS his time by 0.001 :sly:
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Thanks, that was a pretty nice feeling when I hit that lap.:sly:

I'm pushing for a 30.9 now but there's something special about GT academy that makes me not hit the laps as easy as I normally do. I hope we can push each other further and further. Good luck on trying to get that top 8 spot.👍

Call me Wes.
 
Dessy182
I'm starting to think it's just not meant to be for me this time. After starting so well and hanging on to 6th for a good bit of last week, I now find myself at the tail of the field after failing to nail any of my 'nearly' .0 .1 laps.

I was however very confident and sure that I would improve to a qualifying time tonight or over the next few days, until a few minutes ago. I recently got a hold of a second hand t500rs wheel. Just there, smoke started billowing out of it as it appears the internal fan failed and wasn't cooling whatever needed to be cooled. I turned it off immediately but I fear it may be unusable now. I won't have time to get it sent off and repaired, nor will I have time to dust of my DFGT and get used to it after spending a few weeks behind a wheel and pedals that are completely different. I really feel so helpless. There's no wildcard for Ireland either so it looks like I'm going to have to sit it out and watch as I drift down the table.

I'm not going to give up because I want this so bad, but I honestly have no idea how I'm going to make it now.
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I would be gutted if that happened to me, you're a quick driver, I reckon if you crack on with it you can do it even with the DFGT 👍
 

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