Introduce Yourself! New Member Introductions Thread — Come Say Hello!

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  • How did you find GTPlanet?
I happened across a link about the PSVR2 that was posted here and started exploring.
  • Where are you from?
Tidewater Virginia. My city was recently in the news actually.
  • When did you start playing racing games?
The first racing game I can vividly remember playing, I was 6 years old on the PS2 with Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. Still remember my dad telling me about the Mclaren F1 in there being the fastest car in the world.
  • Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?
I had a T150 I for a while and that was alright but Mrs. Claus got me a Logitech G29 that I love and I’ve put many miles on this new year.
  • What other games do you enjoy?
Other than GT7, when my friends are on, I’ll play CoD though I don’t enjoy it much. Asseto Corsa Competizione, Car X Drift, Destiny 2, F1 Manager
  • What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?
Finding some buddies who enjoy cars and racing around as much as I do. The friends I play with don’t play racing games and driving alone gets kinda boring. Maybe a league for GT7 of some sort. General News updates.
 
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-How did you find GTPlanet?
I don't remember, i'm looking for GT Infos here since ever lol

-Where are you from?
Luxembourg /Western Europe

-When did you start playing racing games?
I think it was Mariokart64 many Years ago when it released

-Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?
Yes, using Thrustmaster T300 with TrakRacer RS Seat.

-What other games do you enjoy?
That changes over time, i enjoy Games like SnowRunner, some RTS games on PC, but 90% of time its GT

-What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?
Idk yet lol
 
I discovered this wonderful website fairly easy because of the popularity rating, and because if you have any questions at all, in relevance to any of the GT games this is the first link that pops up. I’m very glad that I did start doing my research through GTplanet.net. If not for some of the users on here, mainly one of them if I’m being honest I would’ve probably already thrown my hands up at this game by now. This user whom I’ve acquired a pretty substantial amount of respect and admiration for certainly makes it appear or seem that they spend 23 1/2 hours a day on the game, and has been since it first came out. I don’t think there is very many cars that this person doesn’t have on there personal profile section I guess you would say. AnyWho, I enjoy reading what users have to talk about and express on here, especially since it’s mainly about race car games lol, and it’s one of my biggest hobbies. Well that’s it for me. Thanks for the hospitality to all that provide information on here that can possibly help the next person that needs it!!
 
-How did you find GTPlanet?
Usual result from Google any time I find info about GT7.

-Where are you from?
Spain.

-When did you start playing racing games?
Around 2002, with Colin McRae Rally 2.0 and Grand Prix 4.

-Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?
No.

-What other games do you enjoy?
WoW, Rocket League and single players.

-What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?
Just learn.
 
Hello GTPlanet! I'm new here.

I'm 52 years young and after gaining an 1/3rd ownership share in my son's PS5 and then setting up our basement to be a comfy gaming zone, I've recently got back into gaming. It's been years since I gamed but I have always loved racing games, starting with the original GT on the 90s but stopping at GT5 on PS3. I also like rally sims, starting with Collin McCrae Rally and my last being Dirt Rally on MacOS. It's been a while...

Well I'm back, diving deep into GT7 on the PS5 now. Been playing three weeks now and up to Cafe book 37 so nearly done. I would love a proper sim rig but $$ not there now. But I did get the Logitech G29 with the Playseat Challenge. Basic, but it works!

I discovered GTPlanet after starting to research how to tune better and seeking tips for which cars to get.. I'm also starting to venture into daily races but I'm having some issues there. I seemingly always qualify around 11 to 13th on the grid and invariably get punted off the track by someone behind me in the first few corners... Guess that is what happens when your DR is D and SR is B; you get put with other imbaciles.. Need to work on that DR and SR to get into a better group..

I'm originally from the UK but have lived in the USA since 2000. Currently in Wisconsin (here's a pic of me at Road America).

In the past, I used to go by the gaming handle "TheNormsk" but currently on GT7 I'm using "TheSlowGreyOne" to embrace me getting old... LOL. I might change back to TheNormsk once I get better again. "Normsk" is a derivative of a nickname my friends gave me in the 90s and I added "The" to it to be like The Stig from Top Gear in the early 00s. Hence The Normsk. :)

Here's my current stats after three weeks playing. Say hi if you see me on the daily races, not that I figured out how chat works yet...
 

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I guess I should actually introduce myself hehe!

Been driving GT since my first PS3. Found this forum while looking for ways to still use my G25 wheel on PS5. Guess I’m buying the G29. On a controller for now.

Have used GT for fun, as well as training for club racing IRL. Raced successfully on the US east coast for a few years. GT7 Sport mode is a fun way to get back into the competitive environment, though I have to admit similarities are there, but not as tightly linked as one might hope. Though the theory of the techniques are there, IRL racing is so much more. I used GT to practice relaxing, breathing, looking ahead, focus (and not stress about guy in mirror lol). Anyways, I digress.

Now in my 40s. Online I go as the user “An” and usually drive a car clad in the transgender flag colors. C and S rating.

Be great to meet others to drive with and learn how to go faster. Trying to find a wheel setup that works in the living room with kids and wife.

Cheers!
 
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What is up fellow racers??

Very happy to have stumbled upon this website as I’ve been looking to elevate my GT7 experience.

I’m an Englishman living in New York City.

I started playing Mario Kart on N64 and then got hooked on all the GT games. Recently invested in a racing seat and Logitech G29 wheel and pedal set. Looking to upgrade to a Fanatec but waiting to see if GT7 gets released on PC.

I’m really excited to join the racing leagues on GT7 as I find the daily races very hit and miss and are sadly full of players that aren’t that serious at racing.

Looking forward to connecting with you all!
 
Hello good people of GTplanet!

My name is Chris but go by "Kudu". I am an old disabled racer trying to get back into racing sims. I used to have a good Logitech setup back in the day but have had to virtually get rid of everything (almost literally) I owned in order to live. I have a paralysed left arm and my left leg has been amputated above the knee due to a horrific crash during a stunt show on motorcycles I was performing in back in 2001. It ain't easy if you are a "disabled" (the word they use to describe my abilities, haha) to find employment if you live in South Africa. Exchange rate is ridiculous and the standard of living is dropping at an alarming rate... We live under constant blackouts due to our power grid being so antiquated. At the moment I am using a joystick to race with but would really like to upgrade to a force feedback wheel again soon. Anyway, as soon as I can get enough cash to buy a wheel (even a basic force feedback setup will suffice, I will be sharing a lot of content on Youtube to help give other people in a similar situation around the world a little motivation to still have the best fun you could ever have from behind a pc, or console and tv. Anyway. I am excited to start a new challenge. I wish you all very well and hope to eventually see you all online sometime.

Kudu
 
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Hi All,

My name is Umit and I visit this site already for a couple years. Decided to create an account today :).

I'm playing on the PS5 with the Logitech G pro wheel and mostly spending time on GT7.

Looking into learn new stuff, see your setup and play together on GT7.

Regards,

Umit
 
Jordan
Welcome to a special thread just for new members! :D

This is the best place to make your first post and get comfortable using the site. Here are a few questions we like to ask everyone...
  • How did you find GTPlanet?
  • Where are you from?
  • When did you start playing racing games?
  • Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?
  • What other games do you enjoy?
  • What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?
As always, let us know if you need any help finding your way around the site or using your account. Welcome to GTPlanet!

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I were browsing Facebook and i came across your post.
Im from South Africa.
I started playing racing games from the first Playstation came out me and my son now 16 years old is always competing against each other.
No with the remote controller i want to get myself a steering.
I like rugby games, sniper games.
Learn more about racing games but i actually want my son to get more in the racing games.
I did real racing in my uno turbo on tracks and on drags
 
Jordan
Welcome to a special thread just for new members! :D

This is the best place to make your first post and get comfortable using the site. Here are a few questions we like to ask everyone...
  • How did you find GTPlanet?
  • Where are you from?
  • When did you start playing racing games?
  • Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?
  • What other games do you enjoy?
  • What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?
As always, let us know if you need any help finding your way around the site or using your account. Welcome to GTPlanet!

:gtpflag:
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Hello all,

I am considering purchasing ACC and maybe AC. I have recently acquired an Xbox Series X.

I am new to Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione and Xbox so I think I may require some tips at some time in the future.

A brief history: -

I have been interested in motor racing since an early age. In my twenties I observed it at close quarters, in the pits with friends who raced. As I have been around for some time and I remember the first PC racing game that came out. I think it was Revs on the BBC 1 PC. I played most of the titles on PC over the years.

About twelve years ago I started racing online with GTL on a gaming PC. so, I got used to online racing. I used a G27 wheel and peddles with a G25 shifter. I set everything up to feel as realistic as possible. I think I last raced online getting on for five years ago as my other interests meant I did not have the time to practice. I have not used my PC for sim racing for a couple of years now but I am getting withdrawal symptoms.

I have recently acquired an Xbox Series X and have a large screen TV on a stand at the right height for sim racing. I hear ACC is a pretty realistic racing sim so think with the right setup it should be very immersive. The TV and Xbox are in my lounge so I am thinking of considerably upgrading my sim racing setup. After very recent price reductions I have set my budget to include the following equipment.: - Thrustmaster TS-XW Servo Base; P310 Mod Wheel; T-LCM Peddles, (possibly a TH 8A Shifter) and a Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0. Any opinions or advice would be welcome.

If all goes well and I can get up to speed I would like to race online again with other human beings. I may be able to challenge the back markers with a bit of luck. Are there online races for Xbox Series X users?

Cheers

Misnoimis
 
An_TG
I guess I should actually introduce myself hehe!

Been driving GT since my first PS3. Found this forum while looking for ways to still use my G25 wheel on PS5. Guess I’m buying the G29. On a controller for now.

Have used GT for fun, as well as training for club racing IRL. Raced successfully on the US east coast for a few years. GT7 Sport mode is a fun way to get back into the competitive environment, though I have to admit similarities are there, but not as tightly linked as one might hope. Though the theory of the techniques are there, IRL racing is so much more. I used GT to practice relaxing, breathing, looking ahead, focus (and not stress about guy in mirror lol). Anyways, I digress.

Now in my 40s. Online I go as the user “An” and usually drive a car clad in the transgender flag colors. C and S rating.

Be great to meet others to drive with and learn how to go faster. Trying to find a wheel setup that works in the living room with kids and wife.

Cheers!
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Welcome! Enjoy your stay and the world of GT. And where's Jordan, haven't seen him post lately.
 
Hi everyone!

I'm a very out of practice Gran Turismo player and decided to get GT7 and a rig for the game. I'm finding the forums for GT7 very helpful, but any tips or advice that anyone has for either cars to use, setups for the cars or even mods for my racing wheel (Fanatec GT DD PRO and I already bought the CLS Pedal and 8Nm upgrades for it.) or just general information, I would appreciate it!
 
DJ_Smuckers
Hi everyone!

I'm a very out of practice Gran Turismo player and decided to get GT7 and a rig for the game. I'm finding the forums for GT7 very helpful, but any tips or advice that anyone has for either cars to use, setups for the cars or even mods for my racing wheel (Fanatec GT DD PRO and I already bought the CLS Pedal and 8Nm upgrades for it.) or just general information, I would appreciate it!
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Hi, glad you were able to find the site! You can add me as a friend, my PSN name is rising_glass1.
 
How did you find GTPlanet?

I built a sim rig to drive GT3 in ACC and ran into issues with my Logitech Pro Wheel

Where are you from?

I’m from the Netherlands

When did you start playing racing games?

I have been playing racing games since Testdrive and Stunts on 486 PC I guess…

Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?

I built a rig for GT cars with Playseat Sensation Pro FIA and a Logitech Pro Wheel and pedals with a PC and WQHD 144hz screen and Assetto Corsa Competizione.

What other games do you enjoy?

F1 and open world RPG’s

What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?

Talking about GT racing, I quickly found there is so much to explore and learn… :)
 
  • How did you find GTPlanet? = GOOGLE ;)
  • Where are you from? = CANADA
  • When did you start playing racing games? = at the release of GT 1 wich learned me how to drive a wheel in real life
  • Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use? = would like to test that but i dont have one ..yet
  • What other games do you enjoy? = Metal Gear Solid & Splinter Cell
  • What are you most looking forward to doing in the community? = Friendship / Help / Help others ;)
  • Thanks for the warm welcome :)
 
How did you find GTPlanet?
.. searching for GT7 leagues

Where are you from?
... USA, Mass.

When did you start playing racing games?
... long ago... Intellivision??

Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?
...G29

What other games do you enjoy?
Assetto , rFactor Historic GT mod on PC

What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?
... clean league racing!
 
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Hi. I'm Chris (Kudu) from Knysna, South Africa.

  • How did you find GTPlanet? = GOOGLE ;)
  • Where are you from? = RSA
  • When did you start playing racing games? = Back in the days before GTR2 and endurance and WTCC mods... by SimBin
  • Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use? = Used to... will again soon.
  • What other games do you enjoy? = ACC, Ride 4, RIMS, Motogp22 etc..
  • What are you most looking forward to doing in the community? = Advice, stories and happiness...
I am a "physically challenged" race car driver... Hoping to get a "ParaSim" team together to start the "paya-olymics" of racing simulator championships. Hopefully Alex Zinardi will hear word of this... hahaha
 
oh, i'm an old gamer ............ and i'm from Italy, Tuscany, Grosseto (Maremma)

i play with racer games from ......... :rolleyes: amiga600, jaguar xj220 i suppose

in gt5 and gt6 i have had a g27 steering wheel, now i have to play with pad

p.s.: sorry, i'm italian, i can speak and write english juist a little bit :D
 
Hello everybody! I'm new ro GT Planet been playing GT7 for about 6 months now. I'm decent I guess, but only using a controller so not crazy fast or anything. Thought it would be fun to find some new friends and possibly join a league!
Right now I'm on menu book 43, collector level 47, International A license, I own 128 cars, to give you an idea of my progress/ skill level.
I have no idea how to even add friends lol. My username is Itchy_McCrotchy, feel free to add me! Look forward to it.
  • How did you find GTPlanet? = Google
  • Where are you from? = Michigan, USA
  • When did you start playing racing games? = about 20 years ago? GT2 on PS2 I believe.
  • Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use? = I wish! They're a bit pricey and I don't have much room for all that.
  • What other games do you enjoy? = GT7 all day
  • What are you most looking forward to doing in the community? = find tips for tuning and being a better driver, find some friends, join a league
 
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Jordan
Welcome to a special thread just for new members! :D

This is the best place to make your first post and get comfortable using the site. Here are a few questions we like to ask everyone...
  • How did you find GTPlanet?
  • Where are you from?
  • When did you start playing racing games?
  • Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?
  • What other games do you enjoy?
  • What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?
As always, let us know if you need any help finding your way around the site or using your account. Welcome to GTPlanet!

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  • How did you find GTPlanet?
"I found in 2010 when i was playing GT5."
  • Where are you from?
"Saudi Arabia."
  • When did you start playing racing games?
"Sense I was born haha"
  • Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?
"Currently I'm playing with an Xbox controller, but in the future, I will"
  • What other games do you enjoy?
"Assetto Corsa :) it is my absolute racing game"
  • What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?
"I'm looking to make friends and enjoy playing racing games and discuss the newest topic in the racing world :)"
 
My friend Dilan sent me a link to a post from 16 January 2016, concerning Ferrari 275 GTB/C LM24 GT NART #26 Giampiero[sic] Biscaldi 1966, which is s/n 09015, and after reading the post, I thought this might be a cool place to hang.

EDIT: I'm from California, I haven't played a racing game in years, I like Jeopardy (Jeopardy's a game, right?), and I'm most looking forward to Ferrari-related content.
 
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Hello everyone,
i've known the forum for a long time. But I've only ever read.

I'm 50 years young and I've been playing racing games since Sega Rally on the Saturn. Most of the time I drive with the steering wheel, but also with a controller on all platforms.

I live in Germany but plan to emigrate in the next 5 years.

Greetings to all
 
Jordan
Welcome to a special thread just for new members! :D

This is the best place to make your first post and get comfortable using the site. Here are a few questions we like to ask everyone...
  • How did you find GTPlanet?
  • Where are you from?
  • When did you start playing racing games?
  • Do you play with a steering wheel? If so, what kind do you use?
  • What other games do you enjoy?
  • What are you most looking forward to doing in the community?
As always, let us know if you need any help finding your way around the site or using your account. Welcome to GTPlanet!

:gtpflag:
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Hi, Andy here. 45yo GT addict🥴 If you see me, my cars are usually painted in white or red wir Andy on it 🥴🫠
I hope to get decent even with lack of time and to meet and greet over here👍 So hello and thanks for letting me join 😊
 
Hi all my name is Lee , I found gtplanet while trying to find some tuning advice for gt 7 am from Wirral UUKive been playing racing games since I was a kid lol chase HQ was probably my first, I have xbox and ps5 I did like assassin's creed games but ubi kinda kill3d it 😭 forza again di3d a painful D3ath humm let me think what Microsoft haven't made a pigs ear of over the last 3 years 🤔 😅 am wanting to get the most out of gt7 I've played all of the gt games and am looking for up-to-date tuning setups , need setups for PP400 at the moment 🤔. Thanks in advance Lee 😎👍
 

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