GT7 Daily Race Discussion

[Nebuc72]

FFB is super weird now in general. 0 consistency between cars. You can go from the Ford GT '18 to the '20 AMG and it's practically two different car classes in the way the wheel feels. I don't quite understand why they've done it.

 

[appu]

Race C is actually fun! Tried only one though. DR-wise, it is gonna be a bloodbath for me since I am slow and there's no strategy to make me jump faster drivers. But SR-wise, it is a chill and clean race. Passing is actually clean and not really that risky. If you are worried about SR, don't be. The only problem is 30-minute frequency for a 10-minute race.

The scenery is amazing, especially when I see drivers ahead of me. In this picture, you can see @A_Higher_Place leading in his dark car.

 

[newmedia_dev]

FFB is super weird now in general. 0 consistency between cars. You can go from the Ford GT '18 to the '20 AMG and it's practically two different car classes in the way the wheel feels. I don't quite understand why they've done it.

Not only whatever they have done broken the fluidness of the FFB system

They've added another QoL downgrade at the same time having to constantly swap wheel settings or at lease torque strength almost every time.

Some cars it's like the power steering pump is broken, other so over servo'd it's like the cars are stuck in "city parking" mode

 

[A_Higher_Place]

@appu I think you've just provided me with a new phone background for awhile - screenshot'ed from your shot above! Thanks for the shout and shot!

 

[Rossell2]

Tried the Scooby, initially got a 1:28, which I've whittled down to a 1:21, but how are people getting 1:12s? Also I have to use auto transmission, why is the car refusing to change up? I lose so much speed.

 

[Nebuc72]

Tried the Scooby, initially got a 1:28, which I've whittled down to a 1:21, but how are people getting 1:12s? Also I have to use auto transmission, why is the car refusing to change up? I lose so much speed.

You've answered yourself there really. Need manual for stuff like this.

 

[Rossell2]

You've answered yourself there really. Need manual for stuff like this.

Yep, first time I feel I'm screwed due to lack of wheel. The controller is out for that sort of thing.

 

[Talon16]

FFB is super weird now in general. 0 consistency between cars. You can go from the Ford GT '18 to the '20 AMG and it's practically two different car classes in the way the wheel feels. I don't quite understand why they've done it.

Well, you're in good company as PD doesn't understand it either.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

I was really happy with this lap, 1:12.966 for race C, hopefully it's useful for anybody else trying on pad:

 

[Tazzy-91]

Some aliens around here 😅😅 I can't get below 1:15.5. I might try vr and see does that help

 

[Chris30]

Race C is actually fun! Tried only one though. DR-wise, it is gonna be a bloodbath for me since I am slow and there's no strategy to make me jump faster drivers. But SR-wise, it is a chill and clean race. Passing is actually clean and not really that risky. If you are worried about SR, don't be. The only problem is 30-minute frequency for a 10-minute race.

The scenery is amazing, especially when I see drivers ahead of me. In this picture, you can see @A_Higher_Place leading in his dark car.

I agree, I did my first race around 10:30am, if you want to see my video, I uploaded it to Youtube. And thank you God we do not have to pit which makes it even more fun and exciting. I had a semi-rough experience, I finished a couple places before dead last.



I got a lap time of 1'17.657, however I would like to improve even more if possible. It does not help me watching the top 200 replays, because I can never copy what moves the classified aliens make out there, and that's a fact. Now I gotta battle Suzuka to get a lap time under 2 minutes. That's the main goal for myself.

 

[sturk0167]

I've done one race, so far.
It was in the dirt, with the Subarus. The action never let up. It's a lot of fun.

 

[Chris30]

I probably won't get to the A races until tomorrow. I'm tired. I did one lap during qualifying but that was pretty much it. The car best suits the track though so it was a perfect match.

 

[Tazzy-91]

I was really happy with this lap, 1:12.966 for race C, hopefully it's useful for anybody else trying on pad:

How the **** do you do that 🙈🙈🙈 I am completely missing something, trying as hard as I can and you just do this for fun 😅

 

[tyoungbl]

How the **** do you do that 🙈🙈🙈 I am completely missing something, trying as hard as I can and you just do this for fun 😅

@GOTMAXPOWER is on another level. Its mesmerizing really

 

[Chris30]

Yes, he is the master of GT7, he might be classified as an alien too like Tidgney and the other famous Youtubers.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

How the **** do you do that 🙈🙈🙈 I am completely missing something, trying as hard as I can and you just do this for fun 😅

It is a really weird car to drive, it feels like you're waiting so long to get on the power out of the hairpins that you must be losing time but somehow you're not. I think it's the tyres, I'm really happy PD put it on CS this week instead of racing slicks, it feels a lot more like how a 60s GP car should.

Yes, he is the master of GT7, he might be classified as an alien too like Tidgney and the other famous Youtubers.

No chance 😂. Tidgney is a alien, I am a mobile chicane whenever I share the track with people at his level.

 

[Chris30]

Well I know I'm losing time in some areas, because my time is at 1'17.657. See I knew I still wouldn't be quick enough to keep up with the crowds. I'm still trying to get used to the feel and layout of Eiger.

 

[Tazzy-91]

It is a really weird car to drive, it feels like you're waiting so long to get on the power out of the hairpins that you must be losing time but somehow you're not. I think it's the tyres, I'm really happy PD put it on CS this week instead of racing slicks, it feels a lot more like how a 60s GP car should.


No chance 😂. Tidgney is a alien, I am a mobile chicane whenever I share the track with people at his level.

You are right of course, I didn't do too much in the way of QT, it's a strange car,I followed Tidgney's ghost around earlier and I'm baffled as to how he gets around those hairpins. I actually changed my wheel settings to 270 degrees and that did help a small bit but I'm just going to admit I am ****e 😅😅

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

You are right of course, I didn't do too much in the way of QT, it's a strange car,I followed Tidgney's ghost around earlier and I'm baffled as to how he gets around those hairpins. I actually changed my wheel settings to 270 degrees and that did help a small bit but I'm just going to admit I am ****e 😅😅

Tidgney is a magician, the scary bit is I'm sure he can go quite a bit faster than that lap too 😱

 

[sturk0167]

How the **** do you do that 🙈🙈🙈 I am completely missing something, trying as hard as I can and you just do this for fun 😅

@GOTMAXPOWER uses cheat codes. You have to go to the dark web to find them.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Well the early indication is I was right about B

It is absolutely rammed with names I know, the pace is sweaty and there is a lot of people who can't remember how to drive this track.

What I will say and it's controversial, Suzuka is a technical track and you can tell those that bother to QT from those that don't as their track knowledge is awful which leads to absolute shameful moves in all the wrong places.

Yeay, you get a place but now we are so far behind the ones in front now... great tactical thinking racing rambos.

I'm not going to race anymore this week and contrary to Tidgney I'm not thinking this is a good week and nor is it actually fun.

It seems they have an aversion to making fun races these days. Everyone's mileage will vary but initial impressions for me is that I'm out.

 

[MIE1992]

I think my best time for Race C at the moment is something like 1:15.2xx, within the top 1300.

 

[Nebuc72]

It seems they have an aversion to making fun races these days. Everyone's mileage will vary but initial impressions for me is that I'm out.

Aww come on brother, A and C are completely unique and fun. Might not be your cup of tea specifically but they've definitely put the fun factor out with them.

 

[GTWolverine]

It is a really weird car to drive, it feels like you're waiting so long to get on the power out of the hairpins that you must be losing time but somehow you're not. I think it's the tyres, I'm really happy PD put it on CS this week instead of racing slicks, it feels a lot more like how a 60s GP car should.

It no longer has infinite grip on its stock tires either. Even on RH tires it's very slidy now if the Honda Challenge TT is anything to go by.

 

[Rossell2]

Haven't tried C yet but tried B and that's going to be a laugh I think. Got knocked off into 14th earlier and made it to 4th because everyone else was crashing. Made up for the Scooby race.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Aww come on brother, A and C are completely unique and fun. Might not be your cup of tea specifically but they've definitely put the fun factor out with them.

So...I do get that.

But Mario Kart is "Fun" so is micro machines.

However as a racer who wants to live out my racing dream vicariously 2 made up tracks a genre of racing which isn't my thing and then a classic race with awful wheel feel...

Recipe is fun, the execution is a bit meh and that's being kind.

My idea of fun is stepped class racing not these things. And be honest even the Gr3 is a bop test

 

[Nebuc72]

So...I do get that.

But Mario Kart is "Fun" so is micro machines.

However as a racer who wants to live out my racing dream vicariously 2 made up tracks a genre of racing which isn't my thing and then a classic race with awful wheel feel...

Recipe is fun, the execution is a bit meh and that's being kind.

My idea of fun is stepped class racing not these things. And be honest even the Gr3 is a bop test

Stepped class? As in Multiclass?
To be honest I'm genuinely surprised you haven't tried iRacing yet, if you want proper close knit real racing then it really cannot be beat - I don't think anywhere does multiclass racing better.

On a similar page though, I don't know anyone who grew up wanting to live out a racing dream that doesn't involve hooning Colin McRae's subie around the dirt!

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

It no longer has infinite grip on its stock tires either. Even on RH tires it's very slidy now if the Honda Challenge TT is anything to go by.

I haven't tried that one yet, that sounds like a promising change.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Stepped class? As in Multiclass?
To be honest I'm genuinely surprised you haven't tried iRacing yet, if you want proper close knit real racing then it really cannot be beat - I don't think anywhere does multiclass racing better.

On a similar page though, I don't know anyone who grew up wanting to live out a racing dream that doesn't involve hooning Colin McRae's subie around the dirt!

No, dailies that cater to junior, mid and premium class.

A: single make hatches/ginetta type stuff

B: Gr4 slightly longer than they are now

C: GR3 or specials (SF/GR1/2)

That's what I mean when I say stepped races that have progression built in to them. One helps you move up to the other. Random weekly races are just like the weekly special events.

I spent many many many years on sega rally, the Colin game and the Richard game.

Rallying is not my thing, I went to karts and then cars and really fast motorbikes.

So while I'll watch Solberg slam it round a Finnish mountain I'd much rather watch touring cars or support races.

I do appreciate your point though.