Hippomelee's tuning records

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CAR TUNE INDEX

Honda Civic Type-R '97
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137249#post4270160

Lamborghini Countach LP400 '74
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137249#post4270180


Hi guys,

I'm new to this forum although i've been playing Gran Turismo since day dot and grown up with the series (inc TT, which i couldn't get enough of), i'll be posting final tunes of my favourite GT5 cars just to keep record of them, hopefully they'll be useful to some of you guys.

Just a few notes for anyone wanting to use them...

I'm not someone who knows a great deal technically about tuning, but rather i go on 'feel', opting for a slight, controllable oversteer in most cars.

I also don't go for 'maxing' out the bhp in all cars, prefering to keep handling the priority, only upping the power if it doesn't turn it into a monster to control.

I'm not trying to put out the definitive tune, just my preference.

I only use a DualShock3, wheels take up too much room!


Anyway, i'll post my tune for the Honda Civic type-R '97 next, once i've managed to calm the bloody understeer enough!
 
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CAR) Honda Civic Type-R '97

INFO

Drivetrain: FF
Horsepower: 239 BHP (@ 155.7 miles)
Torque:---- 20 kgfm
Weight:---- 888 kg

PARTS

GT Auto:

Oil change

Tuning Shop:

Stage 3 Weight Reduction
Rigidity Improvement
Lightweight Windows
Carbon Fiber Hood
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
FC Gearbox
Twin Plate Clutch
Semi Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
Racing soft Tyres


SETUP

Transmission:

Max Speed: 130 MPH

Drivetrain:

Differential
Initial:- 10
Accel:-- 20
Braking: 10

Suspension:

Ride Height: -12/-10
Spring Rate: 4.5/3.7
Extension:-- 5/5
Compression: 8/8
Anti-Roll:--- 6/7
Camber:-----0/0
Toe:-------- 0/0.20

Brakes

Brake Balance: 5/8

Intended Driving Options

Controller: DS3
Transmission: Automatic (AT)
ABS: 1
Everything else: OFF

Tuner Comments:

Track(s) used. - Autumn Ring Mini
Best Lap (of 5) - 0:38.927
 
CAR) Lamborghini Countach LP400 '74

INFO

Drivetrain: MR
Horsepower: 473 BHP (@ 106.7 miles)
Torque:---- 43 kgfm
Weight:---- 905 kg

PARTS

GT Auto:

Oil change
Aero parts wing C

Tuning Shop:

Stage 3 Weight Reduction
Lightweight Windows
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
FC Gearbox
Twin Plate Clutch
Semi Racing Flywheel
FC Suspension
Racing Soft Tyres


SETUP

Body/Chassis
Aerodynamics
Downforce: xx/15

Transmission:

Max Speed: 162 MPH

Suspension:

Ride Height: -17/-25
Spring Rate: 14.4/9
Extension:-- 8/8
Compression: 8/3
Anti-Roll:-- 3/2
Camber:----- 0.5/2.0
Toe:-------- 0.00/0.30

Brakes

Brake Balance: 8/7

Intended Driving Options

Controller: DS3
Transmission: Automatic (AT)
ABS: 1
Everything else: OFF

Tuner Comments:

Track used ----- Tsukuba
Best lap (of 5) - 0:54.150

After hating this initially from fighting with sports tyres, I've reached a point where it matches my lightly tuned f430 scud around Tsukuba, a sub 0:54 time will easily be possible but I only give myself 5 laps to get a time.
 
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Hi HippoMelee, I have tried your Civic setup and I find it to be quite well packaged. However, I do notice the understeer especially on entry to turn in, its alright in mid corner but also understeeers in exit. Another thing to consider is the extension, in most tunes the extension should be 1 to 2 clicks stiffer than the compression. Damper settings should not be used to combat slip angles, the correct method should be to use either anti roll bars or adjust spring rate. Lastly, the ride height doesn't appear to have enough allowance for the suspension's travel, resulting in the suspension knocking. I discovered this when I drove over rumble pads with massive forcefeed back vibration.

Anyhow, good job to you mate!

I look forward to more tunes in the future.
 
HippoMelee
CAR) Lamborghini Countach LP400 '74

INFO

Drivetrain: MR
Horsepower: 473 BHP (@ 106.7 miles)
Torque:---- 43 kgfm
Weight:---- 905 kg

PARTS

GT Auto:

Oil change
Aero parts wing C

Tuning Shop:

Stage 3 Weight Reduction
Lightweight Windows
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
FC Gearbox
Twin Plate Clutch
Semi Racing Flywheel
FC Suspension
Racing Soft Tyres


SETUP

Body/Chassis
Aerodynamics
Downforce: xx/15

Transmission:

Max Speed: 162 MPH

Suspension:

Ride Height: -17/-25
Spring Rate: 14.4/9
Extension:-- 8/8
Compression: 8/3
Anti-Roll:-- 3/2
Camber:----- 0.5/2.0
Toe:-------- 0.00/0.30

Brakes

Brake Balance: 8/7

Intended Driving Options

Controller: DS3
Transmission: Automatic (AT)
ABS: 1
Everything else: OFF

Tuner Comments:

Track used ----- Tsukuba
Best lap (of 5) - 0:54.150

After hating this initially from fighting with sports tyres, I've reached a point where it matches my lightly tuned f430 scud around Tsukuba, a sub 0:54 time will easily be possible but I only give myself 5 laps to get a time.
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I tried this tune and I didn't like it too much. Fully tuned, this car has a hard time keeping traction. I was sliding through corners and spinning my wheels when I hit the throttle to accelerate through turns which makes it burn through tires too fast. It's too light and too powerful and it shifts weight in the turns like a hot tub on wheels. I was also surprised you didn't monkey with the LSD at all and didn't put downforce to max - two things that would be a must for this car.

If anyone else can make this car sit tight on the track, I'm all ears.
 

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