GT7 Daily Race Discussion

[crusselz]

Hey folks. Been a while since I posted anything. Enjoying the game, but haven't had much time to race online.

Hopped in to quali for race B. Decided to use, what I thought was the non meta GTR. Only to wake up and find the whole top ten was using the GTR.

Down to a 59.7, quite far off the pace. Need to put in quite a bit of practice to get back up to speed.

 

[timekiller001]

Too bad race B is so short. A few more laps would not have hurt.
Race C is nice, but the physics glitch with the curb grind is not good...

 

[Roggers]

Ok,that means my days in B are probably counted again or i need to wait for another week with a track i really like and know very well (i.e. i had great fun at deep forest or Daytona as well).i had a great week in interlagos overall and i did stick my nose into B deeper than ever before.I want to stay

And i need to wait till this Beetlemania is over.Tried one race in C today and they were almost driving circles arround me.It was not that obvious in interlagos.There was some stupid who gained at least 8s penalties in 2s pieces and he was in front of me.After half a lap he was alwas back in my neck again.Of course,i did not practice this track well yet but this guy did drive like he was drunk.I tried the beetle myself then and could immediately shape of almost 2s from my q time before.But as someone already mentioned,IF there has to be a meta car,PLEASE make it at least an exciting one

That said,there were 2-3 other cars in the top 10 as well but yeah…good driver then.The track is fun though.Maybe i should practice a little harder.

At the minute I’m bouncing between DR C & B.
Ive found the best way to stay in DR B is just be consistent. Hit the right lines and the apex’s and consistent lap times. Dont go for that race win or that half gap. Just keep it safe and wait for others to spins/crash off or pick up penalties. Also don’t rage quit! Even though you might be last etc… you can still recover and pick up decent points.
Last week on race C on a few occasions I was either shunted off or picked up a penalty and put to the back, but with it been a long race you can still catch up and make positions. One race I was last from been hit and managed to race up to P7 and then when the tyre penalty was issued I moved up another two places.


Anyone know of any decent places to buy a PSPlus subscription? Mine ran out today and the reputable sites are all showing it all full price. I’ve used CDkeys every time but it’s full price.

 

[Hasnain282]

Anyone know of any decent places to buy a PSPlus subscription? Mine ran out today and the reputable sites are all showing it all full price. I’ve used CDkeys every time but it’s full price.

I normally wait till Black Friday sale to get mine but I believe Shopto are doing it slightly cheaper than full price right now. I've used them for many digital purchases without any problems

 

[Roggers]

I normally wait till Black Friday sale to get mine but I believe Shopto are doing it slightly cheaper than full price right now. I've used them for many digital purchases without any problems

Thanks! I’ll check them out.
I wish my sub ran from November as they is never any discounts around this time. Only bought PSPlus due to covid.
Might but a month sub and see if they are any offers in the new service which launches next month

 

[timekiller001]

Thanks! I’ll check them out.
I wish my sub ran from November as they is never any discounts around this time. Only bought PSPlus due to covid.
Might but a month sub and see if they are any offers in the new service which launches next month

I don't know about their service in the UK, but I usually buy at Eneba. Should be cheaper than retail at all times.

 

[Hasnain282]

Thanks! I’ll check them out.
I wish my sub ran from November as they is never any discounts around this time. Only bought PSPlus due to covid.
Might but a month sub and see if they are any offers in the new service which launches next month

You can stack them, so when they're on sale in November just add it on to your current sub

 

[Roggers]

You can stack them, so when they're on sale in November just add it on to your current sub

Ah ok. I didnt know that. thanks

 

[Talon16]

Got my first win as an A player last night in Daily B. Wasn't my best race, made a mess of a few turns but I just need more time on the track. Quali lap wasn't great at all in the little bit of time I had; I was very surprised to start on pole. I'd drop down to P3 but made my way back up to P1.

I didn't want to use the META Subaru so I bought the GTR. Unbeknown to me, as I would check the leader board it was literally all GTRs. Oh well, so it is. No regerts.

I want to give Daily C a go. Anyone seen any non-Beetle cars do well now that we're a day+ in?

 

[Foresticek]

Hello guys, I would like to know your opinion on starting gaps between drivers in Sport mode.
I think 1 second is too much right now and I don't really like it. There is not so much close racing these days and races become boring fast, because now it happens a lot I'm driving alone on the track no matter position I am.
It was like that at Gr.4 Laggo first time and now it looks like a rule.

I would like to know, if it's good or bad for you. But I can't remember any races in real life, which would start with gaps so big

 

[D_Dragline]

Got my first win as an A player last night in Daily B. Wasn't my best race, made a mess of a few turns but I just need more time on the track. Quali lap wasn't great at all in the little bit of time I had; I was very surprised to start on pole. I'd drop down to P3 but made my way back up to P1.

I didn't want to use the META Subaru so I bought the GTR. Unbeknown to me, as I would check the leader board it was literally all GTRs. Oh well, so it is. No regerts.

I want to give Daily C a go. Anyone seen any non-Beetle cars do well now that we're a day+ in?

WRX, DBR9 and Jag are all viable in C.

 

[cowboyjon]

Quick PSA!

Race C yesterday I immediately jumped in the meta Beetle for an hour of qualifying.

Today I decided to try something else for ***** and giggles, jumped in the Gtr and immediately went 0.5 quicker, on my first lap.

Improved every lap for maybe 6 laps and by the end I had shaved off almost 2 seconds from my best time in the Beetle.






Tldr; Some cars are faster than others and just because the top 10 guys all use the meta car that doesn't mean its right for you.

 

[MidnightRun85]

I'm thinking of jumping into some Daily Races for the first time in GT7. I used to occasionally dabble in GT Sport - has much changed or is the same old thang? I have a limited garage, so I guess that's my biggest hurdle to overcome at the moment!

 

[Hasnain282]

I'm thinking of jumping into some Daily Races for the first time in GT7. I used to occasionally dabble in GT Sport - has much changed or is the same old thang? I have a limited garage, so I guess that's my biggest hurdle to overcome at the moment!

It's basically the same as Sport, just that Race A and B have x1 fuel and tyre wear (though Race C does this week as well)
PD allows you to use any car allowed for the race in all 3 races but you have to own the car to use your own livery (just like in Sport)

 

[Mercia]

has much changed?

No

 

[NevilleNobody]

Gee the BRZ is well worth a look in race C, not to qualify but it is VERY consistent in races. Beetle does feel the fastest to qualify in, cannot get anything else bar the Mercedes to work for me but usual caveat that I am useless without TC and TC1 is hugely abusive so i am stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Actually the M3 isn't too bad, i toggle on TC1 through the tight turns, turn it off in fast ones.

 

[MidnightRun85]

It's basically the same as Sport, just that Race A and B have x1 fuel and tyre wear (though Race C does this week as well)
PD allows you to use any car allowed for the race in all 3 races but you have to own the car to use your own livery (just like in Sport)

Nice one! Cool that you can use your own liveries in Race A now! Makes it worthwhile making liveries on non-Gr cars.

No

Lol, almost?

Is BOP still the same as before, so the same cars are still META? I don't have many cars to select from, so I'll need to go buy some - basically am I buying with confidence they're the same as GT Sport?

 

[Silver_Wolf]

You can stack them, so when they're on sale in November just add it on to your current sub

Just wanted to do a PSA but some stacking is currently 'blocked' by Sony, they disable the pre-pay voucher cards so you can only 'stack' if you buy a digital pre-pay.

Not sure if that's common knowledge but my account is expired currently due to being on Pre-Pay so I have to wait for the new service to launch or buy digital but I can't do that at present due to my address not being liked by Sony's systems...

Also remember the prices will change for sales after the new service launches since the tiers will be different prices.

 

[Mercia]

Nice one! Cool that you can use your own liveries in Race A now! Makes it worthwhile making liveries on non-Gr cars.

Lol, almost?

Is BOP still the same as before, so the same cars are still META? I don't have many cars to select from, so I'll need to go buy some - basically am I buying with confidence they're the same as GT Sport?

It's the Gt-R or the WRX for Race B and I believe it's the Beetle still for Race C though I'm at work so can't check the leaderboard.

Also you can 'rent' cars now when joining a Daily so you can use any Gr 3 or Gr 4 car for their respective races (and Race A if you want).

 

[HGHTCH]

Accidentally forgot to change from IM's on my WRX in race B and still finished 6th some how

 

[Hasnain282]

Just wanted to do a PSA but some stacking is currently 'blocked' by Sony, they disable the pre-pay voucher cards so you can only 'stack' if you buy a digital pre-pay.

Not sure if that's common knowledge but my account is expired currently due to being on Pre-Pay so I have to wait for the new service to launch or buy digital but I can't do that at present due to my address not being liked by Sony's systems...

Also remember the prices will change for sales after the new service launches since the tiers will be different prices.

Thanks for mentioning, it looks like this was due to people stacking PS Now subscriptions as they would upgrade to the highest tier of PS Plus once the new tiers were released at a much cheaper price.
I don't know if they'll allow stacking once they have released the new tiers but we'll have to see I guess

 

[sturk0167]

I'm thinking of jumping into some Daily Races for the first time in GT7. I used to occasionally dabble in GT Sport - has much changed or is the same old thang? I have a limited garage, so I guess that's my biggest hurdle to overcome at the moment!

The rammers are more penalized now, than they were in GTS. 👍

 

[NikNakTobasco]

Race B is a bit of a throwback. Dive bomb central. The wide lines and long braking zones the gr4 need are too inviting obviously. Quite fun I suppose but be nice if people thought bigger picture as it just creates these manic clusters of cars.

Edit: Nvm, it’s an absolute sh-t show

 

[NevilleNobody]

Yeah I avoided B, I don't do well on flowing tracks (i am a point n squirt merchant) and figured it'd be bomb central.

 

[OJBrit]

Is BOP still the same as before, so the same cars are still META? I don't have many cars to select from, so I'll need to go buy some - basically am I buying with confidence they're the same as GT Sport?

No it's a different BOP and thus different cars are META.
For example both WRX's now have SPEED!!!

 

[NikNakTobasco]

Yeah I avoided B, I don't do well on flowing tracks (i am a point n squirt merchant) and figured it'd be bomb central.

Needs more laps. People go for every gap like their life depends on it. Forcing a side by side through twisties meaning you have to come to a crawl to avoid carnage then of course the whole field catches up and then you’ve got literally 4 wide.

 

[MidnightRun85]

No it's a different BOP and thus different cars are META.
For example both WRX's now have SPEED!!!

The WRXs have always been pretty reliable choices. Maybe not for top end but they had loads of cornering grip - is that not still the case??

 

[NikNakTobasco]

The WRXs have always been pretty reliable choices. Maybe not for top end but they had loads of cornering grip - is that not still the case??

It is but it has horrendous understeer.

 

[MidnightRun85]

It is but it has horrendous understeer.

Really?! Never used to have any understeer in Sport. 😐

 

[NevilleNobody]

Really?! Never used to have any understeer in Sport. 😐

That's cos it was gutless. Has power now so wants t push relative to the other cars. But RWD has been so nerfed in this game because TC is utterly useless (too aggressive) so it's AWD whenever the group allows.