GTP_WRS (GT5) Week 99 : Having a Bath at the Spa

[Vagabond]

Reposted splits to see if Fetchy wakes up...

45.013
80.655

 

[AspecBob]

AERO: NA

I suppose in this case NA means not allowed, because it does seem to be available/applicable.

 

[ConRollins]

I suppose in this case NA means not allowed, because it does seem to be available/applicable.

My thoughts exactly. It seems that would be the only way to get the car up to the allowed PP considering we are only allowed a max power of "XXX"

 

[Cats_PJs]

45.365
81.551

 

[jjurasic]

The aero says NA in the page but the car does have aero parts available. Can we use them or not?

 

[EDK]

The aero says NA in the page but the car does have aero parts available. Can we use them or not?

No, you cannot add aero parts. They are visually verifiable. I will adjust the OP.

EDIT - Sorry about the power and PP, guys. This post was built several weeks ago, and I thought it was redy to go "out of the box", but I was mistaken. I'll get the HP and PP aspect of it cleared up. Know that the direction on added parts is correct.

Listed HP of 312 before break in is also correct, but I do not have a solid read on max HP or min/max PP.

 

[Vagabond]

Listed HP of 312 before break in is also correct, but I do not have a solid read on max HP or min/max PP.

323bhp and 472pp after break-in Kev. 👍

 

[Windy_1238]

323bhp and 472pp after break-in Kev. 👍

Yup, that's the power readings I got too.

 

[andymidnite]

Great combo! Really tests your 'feel' for grip and your braking technique.

Not sure I can get too much more. I know I'm losing out on a few turn-ins / missed apexes. Eau Rouge really makes my heart pound but I'm sure I'm giving up a half second there with my exit speed onto the straight because of my fear of losing it at the crest - the car is so light as you make that last left over the hilltop!

Splits:

46.584
83.687

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

I just noticed that I don't have Spa on my GTP account. Its on my main, but not on my GTP account. Its not in the list either when I click the red DLC button but it is on my main. I have got everything else on my GTP account except Spa. I wonder if this has something to do with when I had to create a new account when I couldn't remember the password to my original a while back. Any help please.

EDIT: Nevermind, I got it figured out. I didn't have the Family Pack installed on that account.

 

[kreezydoed]

First splits

45.683
82.330

 

[Carlos Fandango]

Can't believe this event isn't called 'Toy-Boat-a' or something along those lines! Managed to squeeze in 5 laps last night and it was a lot of fun (and felt like I was running in a late 80's Spa 24hr race), but I doubt I'll have any more time than that so will be sitting out yet another week. Enjoy

 

[Cats_PJs]

Can't believe this event isn't called 'Toy-Boat-a' or something along those lines! Managed to squeeze in 5 laps last night and it was a lot of fun (and felt like I was running in a late 80's Spa 24hr race), but I doubt I'll have any more time than that so will be sitting out yet another week. Enjoy

Hey Jon, good to hear from you. I hope you'll be able to find enough seat time in the near future to run some tt's.

D2 has been a little light lately, and podiums don't feel quite the same when there's only three people running.

 

[Carlos Fandango]

Thanks Baron, but I don't think I'll be stopping you getting podiums any time soon

 

[Vagabond]

Be nice to have you back running though Jon... your banter is missed mate. 👍

Getting a better feel for the grip level now. Great test of traction awareness.

44.991
80.444

Best 2nd sector so far but tip-toed through the chicane a bit so I didn't bin it...

 

[Carlos Fandango]

Thanks Chris - a link between the virtual and real worlds...

 

[EDK]

Sweet! Little did I know why the car was such a good fit.

 

[Racingworld68]

Thanks Chris - a link between the virtual and real worlds...

Ah those good old days. Back in those days the 24hrs was part of the FIA touringcar championship with alongside the Toyota's, Ford Sierra cosworths, Holden Commodore, BMW M3 as there main competition. The BASTOS toyota team, was a belgian sponsered team (BASTOS = brand of sigarets). They had two cars in the race, a Supra Turbo and a Supra 3.0i both on Pirelli tyres. Unfortunatly both cars did not see the finish line. The race was won by Eric vd Poele in a BMW M3.

There best quali time in the Toyota was 2.46.780.

 

[w-g-e]

I was joking Wes.... everyone knows you're welded to your wheel. Nice sector 2 as well... inspirational. 👍

I know.

Second session:
T1: 44.800
T2: 79.921
This will be hard to improve, hopefully there are still some magical tenths out there.

 

[Phoenix1976]

OK, so I have the track and I'm giving it a red hot go!
First impressions are if driving this car in these conditions doesn't teach me throttle control.....nothing will!
Splits to come, as soon as I get used to the track and get a clean lap.
Cheers!!

 

[transamguy]

Well I'm a little late to the party and it looks like I can't compete. I cannot find this download. It is not available in the store. I checked the list of DLC for GT5 online and compared. It's the only thing missing. I understand that it's called the coarse pack and it's not there. Was this available for a limited time ?

 

[n0iZe83]

Well I'm a little late to the party and it looks like I can't compete. I cannot find this download. It is not available in the store. I checked the list of DLC for GT5 online and compared. It's the only thing missing. I understand that it's called the coarse pack and it's not there. Was this available for a limited time ?

I'm pretty sure it isn't time limited. The PSN Store is a mess imho. Try searching for gt5 family pack. Found it this way last time.

 

[transamguy]

I'm pretty sure it isn't time limited. The PSN Store is a mess imho. Try searching for gt5 family pack. Found it this way last time.

Thanks for your response. The only "family pack" I can see in store is the"race car family pack" which allows you to use previously purchased DLC in another user account. According to a search for DLC list this should be in "coarse pack" which also includes kart space I and II. Everything else on that list shows up in store and I have downloaded it.

I just got off the phone with Sony and they said the Course Packs are currently unavailable at this time in the US. Sony said to check your store periodically throughout the day on Tuesday November 6th as the store updates and the add-ons might appear. If the add-ons do not appear on Tuesday, they may be permanently gone due to Licensing Agreements, Obligations, Contracts, and so on and so on, Sony says.

Yikes, that sucks

Hey Guys, we're getting somewhere. Speed Test and Motegi packs are now available in the US store! Hopefully Spa will be up soon!

Update: Spa is still missing from the PS Store. I searched online today and what I found was that Sony knows about it, but they just say "Sorry, the track has been removed from the PS Store."

Does this mean Spa is no longer available? If someone knows more, please tell us.

Thought I would post this for anyone else that has this problem. Probably could have linked to the forum faster if I knew how lol
Guess I will move on to getting my last trophy on this account and see you all next week. Good Luck.

 

[Mamba]

Thanks for your response. The only "family pack" I can see in store is the"race car family pack" which allows you to use previously purchased DLC in another user account. According to a search for DLC list this should be in "coarse pack" which also includes kart space I and II. Everything else on that list shows up in store and I have downloaded it.

It's happen before when some things were missing, eventually they show up again, interesting PSN issues

 

[Cats_PJs]

That's a bummer Eddie, would have been a fun battle.

There's not much incentive for PD to spend so much time scanning and coding new tracks for dlc if they're only available for a few months. Lame.

 

[Mamba]

Seen a .332 in sector 1 still trying to figure out 2 any help would be appreciated

45.949
1'22.717

Now I saw a .1 in sector 1 went wide into les coumb chicane. Need help into the corner with no name and the second chicane after pouhon

45.350
1'22.565

 

[Phoenix1976]

Well I'm a little late to the party and it looks like I can't compete. I cannot find this download. It is not available in the store. I checked the list of DLC for GT5 online and compared. It's the only thing missing. I understand that it's called the coarse pack and it's not there. Was this available for a limited time ?

It's there now.
I downloaded it yesterday, I just searched for course pack and it came up.

First times as I learn the track:
T1: 46.356
T2: 1'23.463
There's still alot of room for improvement in some parts, my first time at SPA.
This combo is a BLAST 👍
Cheers!

 

[Vagabond]

This will be hard to improve, hopefully there are still some magical tenths out there.

Epic 2nd sector Wes lad. 👍 I wouldn't have thought that possible... I reckoned a 80.2 would be the ceiling.

I unfortunately may not be able to continue this week or possibly even next week.... my Mother-in-law was taken into hospital late last night and died shortly thereafter. She's been ailing for some time... quite elderly and has had been in an advanced state of alzheimer's for the last 12 months... almost like a new-born baby... but it still throws a curve-ball when the inevitable happens. So life here has been given a shake up and it may take a bit to settle down again, understandably.

Have fun guys and good luck. I may submit what I have already but we'll see how fast Wes gets...

And love your Olds - time catches up with everyone and its always a surprise when it does.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

Epic 2nd sector Wes lad. 👍 I wouldn't have thought that possible... I reckoned a 80.2 would be the ceiling.

I unfortunately may not be able to continue this week or possibly even next week.... my Mother-in-law was taken into hospital late last night and died shortly thereafter. She's been ailing for some time... quite elderly and has had been in an advanced state of alzheimer's for the last 12 months... almost like a new-born baby... but it still throws a curve-ball when the inevitable happens. So life here has been given a shake up and it may take a bit to settle down again, understandably.

Have fun guys and good luck. I may submit what I have already but we'll see how fast Wes gets...

And love your Olds - time catches up with everyone and its always a surprise when it does.

Sorry to hear about your loss my friend. My heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. Just know she's in a better place now and will always be smiling down on you.

 

[Cats_PJs]

Really sorry to hear that Chris. Best wishes to you and your family.