GT7 Daily Race Discussion

[TheNormsk]

I "assume" you're always using the cockpit camera. Is it possible to use the bumper camera also in VR? I'm way more precise driving with that view.

It will takesome adjustment and I was slower at first, but now I am consistently as fast or faster than I was in bumper cam. I've had my VR since July and it has been a journey. What worked for me was starting a dedicated VR account and starting GT7 all over again. That way you get to learn it as you progress again. You also have a lot of fun exploring all the boring cars you never drive anymore but are actually fun in cockpit.

You will also find that your favorite cars will change. Some are definitely better in VR over others as others have mentioned. Surprisingly, two cars I never much liked before, such as the Supra and Huracàn are now some of my favorites and others have been relegated to the back of the pack.

If you don't have VR but are curious, I would highly recommend it. Recognize that you would probably be starting all over again and relearning how to drive. But if, like me, you had pretty much completed everything in a prior account and GT7 was getting stale, then it is (pun intended) game changing.

Me, personally, I could never go back to flat screen driving now. VR is what I never knew I needed. It's awesome.

 

[newmedia_dev]

If you don't have VR but are curious, I would highly recommend it. Recognize that you would probably be starting all over again and relearning how to drive. But if, like me, you had pretty much completed everything in a prior account and GT7 was getting stale, then it is (pun intended) game changing.

That seems like the biggest reason for me apart from immersion.

 

[newmedia_dev]

I genuinely think people need to drive the cars they are fastest in.

Leader board and lobbies full of Lambos

I just don't understand, the Lambo is fast out of corners and mid range but everywhere else it's deficient 🤷‍♂️

 

[TheNormsk]

I genuinely think people need to drive the cars they are fastest in.

Leader board and lobbies full of Lambos

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I just don't understand, the Lambo is fast out of corners and mid range but everywhere else it's deficient 🤷‍♂️

I will attest that the TT is a competitive car. I have not driven it but in two races I had it started behind me and finished in front of me.

I don't particularly like the NSX but I feel I should try the TT but I've gotten very used to the Huracàn now so I'm comfortable with it. Then again, I've yet to do a race as a newly minted DR A, so I'll probably be crushed next race...

 

[Leon Kowalski]

I genuinely think people need to drive the cars they are fastest in.

Leader board and lobbies full of Lambos

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I just don't understand, the Lambo is fast out of corners and mid range but everywhere else it's deficient 🤷‍♂️

On the straight, it's also faster than my Scirocco.

Or my hairpin exit sucks.

 

[Barney Da Dog]

I genuinely think people need to drive the cars they are fastest in.

Leader board and lobbies full of Lambos



I just don't understand, the Lambo is fast out of corners and mid range but everywhere else it's deficient 🤷‍♂️

I keep going backwards in the NSX at the start (I'm generally starting 10th-12th) then generally pick up a few places due crashes - could do with an extra couple of laps on B (as always). NSX runners out the front have won a few that I've been in, but I'd need to get to 1:39.1** to be on the first couple of rows

I prefer the reverse version of this circuit - the chicane is a bit easier (I think) though it's been a while since it was used on a Daily - unless I've been on hols and missed it

 

[newmedia_dev]

I will attest that the TT is a competitive car. I have not driven it but in two races I had it started behind me and finished in front of me.

I don't particularly like the NSX but I feel I should try the TT but I've gotten very used to the Huracàn now so I'm comfortable with it. Then again, I've yet to do a race as a newly minted DR A, so I'll probably be crushed next race...

I am not missing this opportunity

The TT is an excellent car

Edit wrong vid:

GT7 | Last corner, last lap murder

 

[newmedia_dev]

but I'd need to get to 1:39.1** to be on the first couple of rows

Woah... alien lobbies

 

[Talon16]

But that week (awesome combo by the way) was a rolling start on sport tyres and this one seems to be a grid one on racing hards.
This will be a new combo imo.

That week was a grid start (I have a couple replays saved); I honestly don't recall the tires.

 

[newmedia_dev]

I keep going backwards in the NSX at the start (I'm generally starting 10th-12th) then generally pick up a few places due crashes - could do with an extra couple of laps on B (as always). NSX runners out the front have won a few that I've been in, but I'd need to get to 1:39.1** to be on the first couple of rows

I prefer the reverse version of this circuit - the chicane is a bit easier (I think) though it's been a while since it was used on a Daily - unless I've been on hols and missed it

For you bud I think you have to run the meta car and all going through T1 and the chicane really consistent and quick.

It's easier for me in higher/lower B/A lobbies to try hard with the off or pseudo meta than fight in your lobbies.

Next week will be a leveller again as people over expect their pace at TM and Suzuka.

Both in my top 5 favs so biding my time now for them.

 

[Mc_Yavel]

Good combo this week, splitting my time between B (late-late apex tutorial track) aka (divebomb paradise for noob) and C.

For the first time since GTS era I got the infamous "overtake under yellow" penalty while going around the outside of the long fast left of Yamagiwa with great succes, shame. Start this stint with the Ferrari and now on hurracan. Smooth braking in the long left is the way to go.



My view of the new physics is a positive one. On the Nord for example, hitting a (big) curb at 200 send your car flying properly. Same for other tracks. The braking phase is also a step in the good direction even if this mean I struggle more, locking or sudden understeer at the end of the braking phase feels natural. Can also feel where to switch the brake balance from the behavior of the car under braking.

I got unlucky at the end of that race. I tought I was clear and that he hit the pit wall.

 

[Tazzy-91]

I have had no time lately to play due to little men coming into my life 🤣 anyway, tomorrow is going to be my chance. Race B, give me a rough idea of what qt I should aim for 😉