HST Track Days - Thursday's at 8pm EST - Fun, Friendly Racing for all skill levelsOpen
- Thread starter jay*doc
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- SoCal
- BustedFoSho
- Han Cholo702
Encore?!?!?!
- 2,146
- PE
- BionicDerp
I'll do the Nurb @ midnight in the rain in anything.
Except the Yellowbird.
Except the Yellowbird.
- 758
- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- gtp-jaydoc
I've channeled my inner Clarkson and have done a write-up on last night. But it would be better with photos, so I must take some first!
The event overall was awesome, I had a blast. Definitely more too gear events in the future, even if the track is gone!
The event overall was awesome, I had a blast. Definitely more too gear events in the future, even if the track is gone!
- 5,518
- Minnesota
- GTP_Ph1sh
all i know is that they are celebrating GT6 Launch there, so there is a possibility of that showing up
- 5,518
- Minnesota
- GTP_Ph1sh
well thats good to hear!
Hey guys, just letting you all know, you are welcome to check out turtle racing league Enduro series in the first page, our last race YOU get too choose what CAR you want to run and what TIRES you want to run! Its a free for all in the grand finale of Turtle Racing League on GT5!
- 758
- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- gtp-jaydoc
It went a little something like this:
Tonight on Top Gear: jaydoc gives out some candy...
Roy has an accident...
Derp wears a safety vest...
and Randy makes dirty faces at a Scion...
Hello and a Welcome to a Top Gear Special.
Tonight, we see who can buy the best 4 door car for under $16,500. Using various tests and scientific experiments that include maths, we find out which is best.
Jaydoc, as always, eager to start shows up first, and it looks like he brought a pixelated Mazda2. He must feel lucky.
Derp shows up next, and it looks as if he's put some thought into this, with his blue Nissan March. He's fitted yellow spoked wheels to it, I think he thinks it's a race car.
Next to arrive is Roy, and he seems to have purchased a color shifting toaster, err, I mean Toyota bB. Bold choice.
Last to arrive was Randy, and we really can't tell what he's driving, because it's painted Orange Chrome and looking at it burns our retinas.
Ah, the first challenge has arrived. Jay Kay, from Jamiroquai, (this bloke) set a time of 1:45.830. You'll get 10 points for every second you can get around the top gear test track faster than his time, and lose a point for every second slower.
First up is Roy, setting an impressive time of 1:44.6, only getting a little off track in the second to last corner. Not bad for a toaster, err Toyota bB.
Derp runs next and makes an impressive go, keeps it on the track and manages a1:42.191. Those yellow wheels must be adding to the horsepowers.
Randy runs next, and his car does some things we think are witchcraft, and gets a 1:41.925 even considering a major off course in the second to last turn and through Gambon. We are going to need to resod.
But not yet, the king of off road is up next, jaydoc. Impressed we all were to see him keep it in the lines, and on course, up until, you guessed it, second to last turn, killing what was left of the grass. He did manage a 1:41.960.
That gives 39 points to jaydoc and Randy, 36 Points to Derp, and 12 points to Roy.
For the next challenge, since these turtles can't stay out of the grass, let's make it a little more easy. A good old fashion drag race. Heading out to the end of the runway and lining up was easy enough, let's see what they can do.
The cars launched from the line, and jaydoc and randy pulled away! Derp stayed close by, but unfortunately Roy was blinded by Randy's car and mis shifted.
So 100 pts to Randy, 90 to jaydoc, 80 to Derp and 70 to Roy.
Since they were on the track already, they divised another race. 0 to 75 to 0, the shortest distance wins. And wouldn't you know it, the results were the same. 100 to randy, 90 to jaydoc, 80 to Derp, and poor Roy with another 70.
Another challenge, whoever has the most purple car wins. Roy! No that's not it...
A 5 lap "dirty race" on the top gear track, heavy damage, strong penalty, false start check. Immediately off the line jaydoc and Derp start trading paint, and before turn 1 Derp has spun and both have damage.
But, overall, we find out that even a dirty race is pretty clean (mostly) when turtles are running, and the results, jaydoc 100, randy 90, Derp 80 and Roy, yep, 70.
Let's head back to the studio!
Ok, so given the 16500 budget, we will now get .1 pt per 1 credit under budget. Jaydoc starts us off, he spent 14500, and grabs 200 pts, not bad! Randy us next with a budget busting 16300, leaving him with only 20 pts, someone's got a frowny face... Derp, wow, he spent only 10950 on his March, good deal, walking away with 555 pts! And lastly, is Roy. How much did that Xb set you back? What, only 15780, that's not too bad... So 72 pts for Roy.
After the races, since an affordable car is typically a first car, each of the racers had to sell their car for the final challenge. Randy, with the newest car, glowing like the sun, sold for 4890, netting him 489 pts. Roy's Scion was next to sell, at an impressive 4734, so 473 pts to Roy. Jaydoc sold his ghostly Mazda for 4350, getting 435pts. And Derp got 3285 for his March, I think the yellow wheels hindered his sale potential...
So that concludes our tests, bringing us to the best affordable 4 door car in GT5. It may not be the fastest, or have the best brakes, or best colored wheels, but it is cheap, and we like cheap.
Some say that "all your derps belong to him",
and that the United States Government, in America, paid him to spellcheck the Affordable Care Act. All we know, is that he's not the Stig, but the Stigs Canadian Cousin!
Congrats BionicDerp in your Nissan March!
Hope you all enjoyed this post!
Please don't get offended by my inner Clarkson, I personally like the Toyota bB
Tonight on Top Gear: jaydoc gives out some candy...
Roy has an accident...
Derp wears a safety vest...
and Randy makes dirty faces at a Scion...
Hello and a Welcome to a Top Gear Special.
Tonight, we see who can buy the best 4 door car for under $16,500. Using various tests and scientific experiments that include maths, we find out which is best.
Jaydoc, as always, eager to start shows up first, and it looks like he brought a pixelated Mazda2. He must feel lucky.
Derp shows up next, and it looks as if he's put some thought into this, with his blue Nissan March. He's fitted yellow spoked wheels to it, I think he thinks it's a race car.
Next to arrive is Roy, and he seems to have purchased a color shifting toaster, err, I mean Toyota bB. Bold choice.
Last to arrive was Randy, and we really can't tell what he's driving, because it's painted Orange Chrome and looking at it burns our retinas.
Ah, the first challenge has arrived. Jay Kay, from Jamiroquai, (this bloke) set a time of 1:45.830. You'll get 10 points for every second you can get around the top gear test track faster than his time, and lose a point for every second slower.
First up is Roy, setting an impressive time of 1:44.6, only getting a little off track in the second to last corner. Not bad for a toaster, err Toyota bB.
Derp runs next and makes an impressive go, keeps it on the track and manages a1:42.191. Those yellow wheels must be adding to the horsepowers.
Randy runs next, and his car does some things we think are witchcraft, and gets a 1:41.925 even considering a major off course in the second to last turn and through Gambon. We are going to need to resod.
But not yet, the king of off road is up next, jaydoc. Impressed we all were to see him keep it in the lines, and on course, up until, you guessed it, second to last turn, killing what was left of the grass. He did manage a 1:41.960.
That gives 39 points to jaydoc and Randy, 36 Points to Derp, and 12 points to Roy.
For the next challenge, since these turtles can't stay out of the grass, let's make it a little more easy. A good old fashion drag race. Heading out to the end of the runway and lining up was easy enough, let's see what they can do.
The cars launched from the line, and jaydoc and randy pulled away! Derp stayed close by, but unfortunately Roy was blinded by Randy's car and mis shifted.
So 100 pts to Randy, 90 to jaydoc, 80 to Derp and 70 to Roy.
Since they were on the track already, they divised another race. 0 to 75 to 0, the shortest distance wins. And wouldn't you know it, the results were the same. 100 to randy, 90 to jaydoc, 80 to Derp, and poor Roy with another 70.
Another challenge, whoever has the most purple car wins. Roy! No that's not it...
A 5 lap "dirty race" on the top gear track, heavy damage, strong penalty, false start check. Immediately off the line jaydoc and Derp start trading paint, and before turn 1 Derp has spun and both have damage.
But, overall, we find out that even a dirty race is pretty clean (mostly) when turtles are running, and the results, jaydoc 100, randy 90, Derp 80 and Roy, yep, 70.
Let's head back to the studio!
Ok, so given the 16500 budget, we will now get .1 pt per 1 credit under budget. Jaydoc starts us off, he spent 14500, and grabs 200 pts, not bad! Randy us next with a budget busting 16300, leaving him with only 20 pts, someone's got a frowny face... Derp, wow, he spent only 10950 on his March, good deal, walking away with 555 pts! And lastly, is Roy. How much did that Xb set you back? What, only 15780, that's not too bad... So 72 pts for Roy.
After the races, since an affordable car is typically a first car, each of the racers had to sell their car for the final challenge. Randy, with the newest car, glowing like the sun, sold for 4890, netting him 489 pts. Roy's Scion was next to sell, at an impressive 4734, so 473 pts to Roy. Jaydoc sold his ghostly Mazda for 4350, getting 435pts. And Derp got 3285 for his March, I think the yellow wheels hindered his sale potential...
So that concludes our tests, bringing us to the best affordable 4 door car in GT5. It may not be the fastest, or have the best brakes, or best colored wheels, but it is cheap, and we like cheap.
Some say that "all your derps belong to him",
and that the United States Government, in America, paid him to spellcheck the Affordable Care Act. All we know, is that he's not the Stig, but the Stigs Canadian Cousin!
Congrats BionicDerp in your Nissan March!
Hope you all enjoyed this post!
Please don't get offended by my inner Clarkson, I personally like the Toyota bB
- 2,146
- PE
- BionicDerp
I tried to make it look like a Subaru. xD
- 1,994
- McDowell county,NC
- randy1122
Great job jay:tup:
I laughed the whole time I read it. My wife got a real kick out of the "Randy's car was so bright it burnt our retinas" part. Said she's glad to know other people give me a hard time too.
Thanks to everyone that came. It was a night to remember.
I laughed the whole time I read it. My wife got a real kick out of the "Randy's car was so bright it burnt our retinas" part. Said she's glad to know other people give me a hard time too.
Thanks to everyone that came. It was a night to remember.
- 228
- East TN
- ThethirdRoy
Hilarious jay*clarkson! Im surprised you could get that much for the bB, with its Flintstone brakes and steam powered engine. I never could get out of third gear even at the Ring! Somebody had to be Capt. Slow! Thanks again for an awesome night! Long live Top Gear & TRL!
- 1,660
- Winnipeg
- RacingOtaku86
Guys... My snake is ready. It's broken in, it's tuned beautifully, and it just looks cool. Can't wait to let it rip on the track.
- 1,994
- McDowell county,NC
- randy1122
Same here Otaku.My ford is running great.And sounds awesome. I just wish I was able to accelerate more thru some of the turns,not have to roll all the way to the apex. But it is pretty fast.
Are 1.19's possible with these wonderful cars this week?
- 758
- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- gtp-jaydoc
Good Morning All!
I'm glad some of us are getting ready! My car looks great, is fully tuned, but is still DOG SLOW! I'm thinking I really messed up with my "out of the box" thinking this go round. Oh yeah, and it makes the most annoying sound at high speed, I hope my wife isn't drinking any wine while I race, it's sure to crack a glass! But it looks cool, and sometimes, that's what matters most, isn't it
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Anyhow, I've discussed this with RacingOtaku86 already, and he will be hosting the event for me on this Thursday. I've got to go out of town on business, and will not be returning in time to start the races. Don't forget, we will also be using the brand new, HST_TrackDays Lounge, everyone should have received a PSN Friend Request. If not, please let me know and I'll send it out.
Finally, do we have any racers from the St Louis area? I'm pretty sure we don't, but I'll have some free time up there in between wrap demos if anyone wanted to grab lunch or something.
I'm glad some of us are getting ready! My car looks great, is fully tuned, but is still DOG SLOW! I'm thinking I really messed up with my "out of the box" thinking this go round. Oh yeah, and it makes the most annoying sound at high speed, I hope my wife isn't drinking any wine while I race, it's sure to crack a glass! But it looks cool, and sometimes, that's what matters most, isn't it
?Anyhow, I've discussed this with RacingOtaku86 already, and he will be hosting the event for me on this Thursday. I've got to go out of town on business, and will not be returning in time to start the races. Don't forget, we will also be using the brand new, HST_TrackDays Lounge, everyone should have received a PSN Friend Request. If not, please let me know and I'll send it out.
Finally, do we have any racers from the St Louis area? I'm pretty sure we don't, but I'll have some free time up there in between wrap demos if anyone wanted to grab lunch or something.
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- SoCal
- BustedFoSho
- Han Cholo702
Hi j*d I've always had issues with the sound on most of the cars. It seems the only fix is to turn the treble down a little and the bass way up. It works for most of the hi pitched whiney cars but not all. I sent you an FR please accept 
I haven't been to St. Louis in such a long time that arch is really something to marvel at in person. If your ever in SoCal I'd love to break bread with you. NOTE: I was trying to go to the HST_TrackDays lounge to practice with my Shelby but couldn't find the user under "COMMUNITY", have you created a GT5 game save for that profile?
I haven't been to St. Louis in such a long time that arch is really something to marvel at in person. If your ever in SoCal I'd love to break bread with you. NOTE: I was trying to go to the HST_TrackDays lounge to practice with my Shelby but couldn't find the user under "COMMUNITY", have you created a GT5 game save for that profile?
- 1,660
- Winnipeg
- RacingOtaku86
- 629
- SoCal
- BustedFoSho
- Han Cholo702
<------very nervous 
- 2,146
- PE
- BionicDerp
Just took some laps in a lazily tuned C12. With a fever. I'm setting mid 1:24's, but if I was on my A game, I think I could manage mid 1:23's. The car's really stable. Might spin the tires on exits, but it never goes sideways. Braking zones can be hard to judge. Beached it on the first turn more times than I'd like to admit.
- 629
- SoCal
- BustedFoSho
- Han Cholo702
Use LSD Accel setting to mitigate that wheel spin...but you prolly already know that
- 74
- Alabama
- Latenight-Rider
I will give this a try I want the FORd GT 2006
- 1,994
- McDowell county,NC
- randy1122
Had braking zone problem myself at turn 1. It's almost like there's a bump in the track at the slight left hander heading to turn 1. Makes the car seem like it gets light.
I softened the springs, starting 2 points front and rear till problem wads gone. That helped me but I'm no tuning expert. Hope that helps.
- 1,660
- Winnipeg
- RacingOtaku86
- 629
- SoCal
- BustedFoSho
- Han Cholo702
I can finally manage the corkscrew now that Fish showed me how to use the rumble strip and wall draft to slow my approach but that little hump is my Achilles heel. IMO MBOBB takes the best line on it. He uses the hump to accelerate down the hill from the inside to the far outside where he starts his turn from. It's tricky though if you don't enter the turn fast enough you get T-boned by the car behind you who quickens at that point because they are generally taking it tighter. I baby that entry way too much but going to the beach is even worse if you get my drift. (dbl pun intended LOL)
- 228
- East TN
- ThethirdRoy
It is the same clean racing as Enduro with tuning involved. If you are not into tuning I think they recommend Adrenatune, I also like Prariano'sTunes. Welcome to the mix LatenightRider!
- 2,146
- PE
- BionicDerp
Thanks, Busted. It doesn't really need to be fixed. It just slips a little. It drives really well on worn tires. Kept 1:24's when they were all 1/2 gone.
Thanks for the tip randy, but I found that if you keep way left on the T1 apex, the bump doesn't affect the car as much. My springs are 11 front and 13 back (somewhat). My camber is a little high, but I can fix it later.
Thanks for the tip randy, but I found that if you keep way left on the T1 apex, the bump doesn't affect the car as much. My springs are 11 front and 13 back (somewhat). My camber is a little high, but I can fix it later.
- 1,660
- Winnipeg
- RacingOtaku86
I can't see HST_TrackDays on my GT5 friend list.
- 629
- SoCal
- BustedFoSho
- Han Cholo702
Wait up what, there's a bump in T1 or you mean the slight left hander before T1?
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