GTP_WRS Week 26 : Aston Martin DB9 @ Suzuka
- Thread starter Sjaak
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- 889
- Hemel Hempstead/ UK
- TCR_Crispy
Don't be ashamed! I'm man enough to post a 1'53.750 which put me stone dead last on the board, and I'm in the same div as you. I suppose your splits can't be any lower than that
And if they are, please post them all the same (that way I'm off last place)
Oh no, it's not that I'm not man enough or anything like that. None of my splits were worth posting because the several laps that I'd done, none of them were clean or valid...I spent most of the spinning around in the gravel
Sorry, I should have said that in my last post 
However, after some more laps tonight, I've managed to come up with some splits:
T1 - 1:01.933
T2 - 1:52.774
Good job I've got till monday to get quicker 👍
- 809
- GTP_AtomicZombie/Nuclearfire
New Times:
T1: 1'01.850
T2: 1'52.317
T1: 1'01.850
T2: 1'52.317
- 2,376
- Stockholm, Swe
- GTP_Anghammarad
I will not be able to submit unfortunately. I've thrown the PS3, the wheel and the projector as well as all furniture in the gaming room and a stranger who just happened to pass by, over a tall cliff just nearby. So I can't get to my replay (Which obviously wasn't that fast anyway)
- 466
- Egypt
- GTP_Marooned
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Well guys I think I'm getting to the end of this one. Unless I get some divine intervention tonight I don't think I can find much more time. Shame there is no GT5P driving school I could go to!! Well done to all you guys quicker than me, esp the sub 1'51's and Holland for a sub 1'50 so far 👍👍👍
very slightly quicker times than before
T1 1'01.112
T2 1'51.675
very slightly quicker times than before
T1 1'01.112
T2 1'51.675
HI guys.
I want to start of with: I SUCK.
I have being playing GT since the first game came out. GT4 i played up to 95%.
This said bought my PS3 for GT5 and found this site. You are doing a great job keep it up. Any way i regesterd in week 26 and started to do the lap times. I also invested in a Driving Force GT steering wheel for this game.
My lap time is way under any body's times.
T1 1'05.653
T2 1'59.645
How can i inprove my driving and can anybody help with car setup. This is not a easy car to drive. I think i jumed into the deep end with this competition.
I want to start of with: I SUCK.
I have being playing GT since the first game came out. GT4 i played up to 95%.
This said bought my PS3 for GT5 and found this site. You are doing a great job keep it up. Any way i regesterd in week 26 and started to do the lap times. I also invested in a Driving Force GT steering wheel for this game.
My lap time is way under any body's times.
T1 1'05.653
T2 1'59.645
How can i inprove my driving and can anybody help with car setup. This is not a easy car to drive. I think i jumed into the deep end with this competition.
- 466
- Egypt
- GTP_Marooned
Hello friend
I'm Haitham and you can call me Marooned, regarding your concerns it's kinddda the same for me, been playing since the 1st GT and played GT4 6 times till 92% and then the save data crashes
any how for GT5p if the car is not that cool to tune it my self and find the best driving line, i grab a quick tune, either a TLD (The Lion's Den)
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=111490
or
DC (Dutch customs)
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=106671
Then I get the ghost replay for one of the top 10 tags and go for it
Keep trying, never loose hope, and always keep in mind that PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
This week WRS is Arcade | Suzuka | Time Trial | Offline
It means no tunning and notice the offline in bold it means you've to be signed out of the PSN, so that your lap time is not shown on the game board
As for your splits I'll be glad to add them to the leader board but I'll need your GTP_Tag and your division, I understand you're using a wheel.
Marooned
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Hello friend
I'm Haitham and you can call me Marooned, regarding your concerns it's kinddda the same for me, been playing since the 1st GT and played GT4 6 times till 92% and then the save data crashes
TLD (The Lion's Den)
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=111490
or
DC (Dutch customs)
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=106671
Then I get the ghost replay for one of the top 10 tags and go for it
Keep trying, never loose hope, and always keep in mind that PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
This week WRS is Arcade | Suzuka | Time Trial | Offline
It means no tunning and notice the offline in bold it means you've to be signed out of the PSN, so that your lap time is not shown on the game board
As for your splits I'll be glad to add them to the leader board but I'll need your GTP_Tag and your division, I understand you're using a wheel.
Marooned
Thanx Marooned
I will keep on trying. Should i PM my details to you or can i post them here.
My GT5 can not go online. I can not get the download done. Keeps on giving my errors.
When they say no tuning can i still adjust things like the ride hight and the shocks ex. or are we not allowed to change anything on the car.
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- Burnley UK
- GTP_PendleDuke
Good to see you joining in with us Chris 👍
We chatted a bit after our Event 2 match-up, and I seem to remember recommending the WRS to you.
You're in great company now, and you WILL get faster as the weeks go by.
Prove your speed in this competition, and you will climb up the leagues.
Good luck 👍
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- Egypt
- GTP_Marooned
You don't have to PM the GTP to me
just add it to your profile info and for the division add it to your signature along with your wheel type (ex: GT5p Spec III [PAL/NTSC] Div. 4 Bronze | DFGT) as for the update the error is normal it takes me 3 hrs to download it. when you get the error retry, it saves every time the downloaded parts. setting springs, dampers, cambers etc. are tunning along with HP, Kg and gear ratios...you wont find the tunning button when you enter....it will be dimmed 
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Poentang you're up on the board 👍
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- UK
Take it slowly, set yourself realistic, but improving targets, either each week, or each session.
DFGT is a good choice for a wheel, that will help your times compared to a pad.
Try and relax, the WRS is only time trial, so if you stuff up a lap, go again. The DB9 is a tough car, stick the TC on 2, or higher, might want to try 4 to start with. This is a hard combo, but don't let that put you off.
What I often do is for the first 10-15 laps, I just drive the circuit, on one lap I may push the car in one sector, or through a set of corners, find the limit, try it next lap and find my limits through that section. Try to do the lap in stages. At Suzuka, it is a very technical track, T1 is hard in this very heavy car, Spoon is hard to get right too.
- 2,555
- New Zealand
- GTP_Animera
- Bleh
Hi Poentang
Welcome to GTP and to the WRS.
A lot of good advice has been given already, so I'll just add my little bit.
You said you were struggling to update your PS3. If you are not on Spec III, you probably wont match the times being posted here, as Spec III contains a physics update.
As for the DFGT, I also have one and the only advice I can give is to practice, practice, practice. You will get faster as you get more comfortable with it.
As for this week's car and track, I found that you have to be very gentle with the throttle. Brake early for turns and try accelerating as you pass the apex. Also, if you use manual gears, dont rev the car into the red, as it will make you slower. For this car, the saying 'Slow in, fast out' really applies when it comes to cornering.
I hope this helps you. Keep at it. The WRS is a great place to learn to become faster if you stick with it.
EDIT: I gave this combo another go this morning and could'nt improve, so I've submitted with my current splits. Looks like Paulie has the Div 2 win in the bag this week. Those are truly amazing splits Paulie. 👍
Welcome to GTP and to the WRS.
A lot of good advice has been given already, so I'll just add my little bit.
You said you were struggling to update your PS3. If you are not on Spec III, you probably wont match the times being posted here, as Spec III contains a physics update.
As for the DFGT, I also have one and the only advice I can give is to practice, practice, practice. You will get faster as you get more comfortable with it.
As for this week's car and track, I found that you have to be very gentle with the throttle. Brake early for turns and try accelerating as you pass the apex. Also, if you use manual gears, dont rev the car into the red, as it will make you slower. For this car, the saying 'Slow in, fast out' really applies when it comes to cornering.
I hope this helps you. Keep at it. The WRS is a great place to learn to become faster if you stick with it.
EDIT: I gave this combo another go this morning and could'nt improve, so I've submitted with my current splits. Looks like Paulie has the Div 2 win in the bag this week. Those are truly amazing splits Paulie. 👍
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- Egypt
- GTP_Marooned
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cpp214
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- Kentucky
- GTP_CarlPKY
Decided to take Wednesday and Thursday off for this one, it has been so frustrating. Helped a little. Went back last night and got the following splits:
T1: 1'00.664
T2: 1'51.233
Still struggling from the hairpin onward. Not sure if it's the hairpin, spoon, or a combination of both. Spent another 45 minutes just now and no more improvement.
T1: 1'00.664
T2: 1'51.233
Still struggling from the hairpin onward. Not sure if it's the hairpin, spoon, or a combination of both. Spent another 45 minutes just now and no more improvement.
