Help Progressing..

[TallicaFan2k5]

Okay, I haven't played since probably the last time I posted here which was several months ago... probably before May...

anyway I stopped playing, because I was stuck and could not make any progress in the game at all... I don't know exactly where I was, like the 2nd class down maybe...not sure...

I had a really nice Viper, but for a lot of the races the turns would kill me and the other cars would blow me away by the 2nd lap....

I tried messing with the gear ratios, it helped alittle, but still I was destroyed 1/2 of the time...

I did many Rally races, ...but I couldn't win another new race or series that I have yet to win....

Is the Viper not a good car to use? I thought it was...

I kinda feel like playing again...but not if it's just going to be frustrating..

 

[Duke]

I like the Viper, but if you're trying to drive it with a lot of added power, you're going to need a lot of practice.

Or are you talking about the Viper Oreca race car?

Either way, it sounds like you're using power to cover up for shortcomings in your driving. Had you tried a lot of the license tests, and if so, how were they going? If you can silver the license tests you can do well in the game without using an overpowering car. If I were you, this is what I would do.

Start a new game save on another memory card. Then practice and get gold on the first two licenses. The licenses may seem dull but they are driving lessons in disguise. I think, even the first license gives you a nice Miata.

Get an oil change in the Miata, and with your starting allowance, buy a set of T2 Super Slicks for it. Then enter the Roadster Enduro.

It takes about an hour and a quarter. It's in a great car on a great track. There is one other guy who takes off right at the beginning, but don't worry about him. He'll be a lap down by the end because he pits about every three laps.

Just focus on driving smooth, controlled laps. The Miata is a wonderful car and Apricot Hill is a fun trach to drive. Practice braking at the right point (probably way earlier than you think; the gear light starts blinking at the suggested brake point) and accelerating through the turns.

In 40 laps you'll get into a real groove, where you can start to see the effect different driving styles have on your lap times, and you should only have to pit once around lap 20.

 

[Uncle Harry]

1. Do the races you can win over and over to learn the brake points. you probably are braking too late.
2. License tests are a good way to practice. Whatch the demonstration videos to see when to brake etc.
3. Do the harder races at the tracks you know first.

You may need to upgrade your tires to medium racing slicks to compete in the harder races.
Can you win the final championship in the beginner championship?
Do this a few times and you will earn a nice amount of credit.
The Beginner NA races also give easy money and you should be able to win these with the Viper.
Practice in Arcade mode .

 

[TallicaFan2k5]

I think I did when the final championship and everything else I could in beginner...the only ones I didn't were like specialty races.... or atleast some of them...

I won some in the next category too I think....and some of the Rallys, but then just got completely stuck.... I might have to play again sometime today so I can better discuss what my problem is..

 

[zPhoenix]

Duke's advice is very good... endurance races really teach you the track and give you a chance to correct your errors in driving, plus they give you enough cash for your next upgrades. And as uncle Harry says, good braking is critical... the key is to do most of your breaking in the straightaway just before the turn, and accelerate in the turn... you'll be amazed at how much better your control will get.

 

[Purple Platypus]

My personal suggestion would be...

Do all the licence tests if you haven't done them yet. If you can't get gold on A and B, move on and come back after you've gotten IA or so. (And don't put off the S licence for too long either)

Move over to Arcade mode for some good practice. Just do the hard mode - 5 quick laps against cars similar to yours. That should be good practice for all the tracks.

Stay in Arcade for a bit and do a time trial or two. They demand controlled and precise driving, so they're also excellent practice. And, if you finish them up, you'll get an Esperante, which can serve you very nicely, even if no one else uses it. Watch the demonstrations if you can't get the times down.

The Endurance races are also an excellent suggestion. But, don't grab the first F1 you get and run the game with it. That's just boring.

And...rallying was a personal favorite part of this game. If you can win one series, you get a rally car as a prize. The rally cars are already tuned well; the only thing you can really do with them is add power. If you take the whole rally series, you'll be in excellent shape in terms car and money. In order to do so, just take the first rally car you win, throw on the turbo, and head to the next race. It should be enough for the whole section. Personal favorite rally car would have to be the Focus

And...if you feel like going for a particular car, go here and look: https://www.gtplanet.net/index.php?categoryid=15 GT3 Prize Car List.

Good luck and have fun

 

[Parnelli Bone]

i'D like to add to what's already been said before: knowledge of the tracks is more important than pure power. Not sure if you're still reading all this Tallicafan but Vipers are really tempermental beasts. If you want an analogy--the Dodge Viper really is like a snake as it slithers thru corners, and has a nasty bite out of corners if you can control it.

When turning (and especially going out of corners) you'll rarely be using full power. The Viper will just want to spin if you just floor the gas all the time. So knowing the track you're racing will get you more success, and if you keep at Gran Turismo, eventually you'll be able to win races soley by outbraking and out cornering the competition!

 

[zPhoenix]

In GT3 I used the Viper exactly once... then run away from it because of how hard it was to control. My skill has since gone up and I have used it in GT4 successfully, but as Parnelli says, using the Viper is not a good idea unless you are really good.

In addition to knowing the tracks you also have to have mastered the skills of braking BEFORE the curve and using partial brake and acceleration.