Lamborghini 550PP Exclusive.

[Musolini187]

Finally beat the Nordschleife with my old age declining skills. Not too proud of the way I took out the final Miura on the last curves, but it finally got me the win!

As a side note, I also won a Mazda Savanna RX-7 GT Limited for having completed the Nordschleife 100 times. So there is some advantage to being persistant.

is that apremium car? also you happen to know if we can get other cars in other ways than just doing the standard races (like the x1 for lvl 35 bspec and f1 2010 lvl 40 aspec).

 

[Rit]

is that apremium car? also you happen to know if we can get other cars in other ways than just doing the standard races (like the x1 for lvl 35 bspec and f1 2010 lvl 40 aspec).

The car that you win with a 1000 ticket is random and may be either Premium or Standard. I don't want to spoil the surprise(or lack of) but you wont win an F1 2010 car at level 40 Aspec. You win a trophy and the ability to purchase the X2010...That's all you get Folks!

 

[Wudang8]

4) Go back to the final drive and run it back down until you get the speed in the upper top speed box (ignoring the lower top speed box) which will have you bouncing off the rev limiter right before you hit the brakes on the longest straight on a given track.

Then you're not doing it quite right. But it's close. Your rev limiter will top out at about 196 if you're drafting another car. I often see that against drag, my engine will get me only so fast, but the actual top speed is only reached either downhill or in slipstream behind another car. Just look at Nascar races... If you don't draft the other cars, you fall way behind, even in top gear at full throttle.

Thanks man, but what I meant was the part "until you get the speed in the upper top speed box".. how many MPH (or km/h) would that be? And how do I discern what top speed to go for..
With my current set-up, not using the tranny-trick, the speeds I can attain are as mentioned, but is that also the top speed I should aim for when using the tranny-trick?

Do I just hit the track and then try fiddling with the top speed by adjusting the Final Gear until I top out just before having to hit the brakes?

And what about using this trick on other tracks?

I know about the drafting.. that's where i continue to fail on the Nürb-ring.. just can't get close enough to that last Miura to catch the draft.. I hit the long strait about 2+ secs behind the bast:censored: but just exactly can't catch him..

 

[DC455]

I can use Sport Soft tyres!!!!! Now you tell me. Let me try this again......

 

[Synapticgap]

Yeah, the "tranny trick" is a little ambiguous that way. I presumed the "upper top speed" is the number it shows when you reset the gears to default. So if at default the top speed is 165mph, then you'd dial the final gear down until the top speed is 165mph again...

It's worked for me on several tries the last few days, but it sure doesn't help me catch the Miuras on the Ring...

 

[Morgoth_666]

Thanks man, but what I meant was the part "until you get the speed in the upper top speed box".. how many MPH (or km/h) would that be? And how do I discern what top speed to go for..
With my current set-up, not using the tranny-trick, the speeds I can attain are as mentioned, but is that also the top speed I should aim for when using the tranny-trick?

Do I just hit the track and then try fiddling with the top speed by adjusting the Final Gear until I top out just before having to hit the brakes?

And what about using this trick on other tracks?

I know about the drafting.. that's where i continue to fail on the Nürb-ring.. just can't get close enough to that last Miura to catch the draft.. I hit the long strait about 2+ secs behind the bast:censored: but just exactly can't catch him..

When I was trying to do this I was also very often about 2 seconds behind him at the start of the straight. If you get the last section just right you can get close enough to make him park in the final corner. I was fast enough to slipstream past him on the straight before I pulled it off however. I got him to park once or twice but I was just a little bit too much out of control to make it work when I did.

It's annoying being so close, you just have to either get one or two corners a tiny bit better or get past one car while being disrupted a little less and you'll have it.

 

[Dinamix]

Where can you get a Miura?

Tried Nordschleife in Gallardo 560 and can't catch the 11th car even so what is the point of that?

 

[Dinamix]

Found a Miura P400 Bertone in Dealership.

Will try this out and if anyone has a link to a tune please, thanks, will post back to reveal how I get on with this.

 

[Dinamix]

What is that all about then.

9th and 24 seconds behind guess what, the Muiras.

15 million for this pile of s**t, I previously managed 7th in the 560.

Rubbish waste of time.

 

[Dinamix]

HERE IS ALL YOU NEED FOR ALL TRACKS!👍

BUY A GALLARDO LP 560-4 '08 AND PUT THIS SET UP ON IT!

BUY:-
oil change
rays vr.gr wheels
all aero parts
sports soft tyres
sports air filter
full trans
twin plate clutch
semi racing flywheel
carbon prop
torque diff
full customised LSD
full customised suspension

SET UP

AERO 15 REAR
ENGINE LIMITER 99%
TRANS RESET DEFAULT
FINAL 3.140
MAX 124
1 3.975
2 2.530
3 1.992
4 1.633
5 1.373
6 1.165

TOP MAX SHOULD BE 190MPH

DRIVETRAIN

LSD FRONT REAR
8 12
12 18
10 15
TORQUE DIFF

30 70
SUSPENSION

-15 RH -10
9.5 SR 9.5
3 DE 2
6 DC 5
3 ARB 3

0.9 CAMB ANG 0.0
+0.05 TOE -0.15

BRAKES
8 7

HOPE THIS HELPS ALL!!!

Thanks for that.

Finished 9th and 24 seconds behind.

Be better off in a Lada.

Like you said, it's all you need.

 

[Lewis_Hamilton_]

A workman should never blame his tools.

Also, a forum user should not multi-post. There is an edit button to prevent that.


Just work on your driving. Watch some videos and see how the brakes, acceleration, and steering are being used, as well as the racing lines and corner apex speeds.

There is nothing wrong with any of the cars, they are all capable all of winning this event and tuning is not going to magically make you win. No need to have a go at another member because of your personal level of skill.

If you fall down the stairs in the morning, who's fault is it, yours or the pyjamas that you're wearing? It's yours for not being careful, changing your pyjamas is not going to magically prevent you from falling down the stairs again if you continue to have the same careless attitude. A weird analogy, but you should be able to understand my point.

 

[Kwicko]

I was able to get 2nd or 4th in several different cars, but only won this event with the Gallardo and Fruity's setup (with a couple minor tweaks to suit my own driving style).

I'm not a top driver in this game by any means. I generally finish the TT events somewhere from 4000th to 16000th. I think I cracked the top 1800 in the GT Academy events once.

This event *IS* winnable, but it's a real sonuvab**ch to do it.

 

[StirlingMoose]

Thanks for that.

Finished 9th and 24 seconds behind.

Be better off in a Lada.

Like you said, it's all you need.

It's not quite all you need. You also need to know the 'ring like the back of your hand. I can understand your frustration with this one. It's the hardest I've ever done and it took me countless tries. Pick a car, Fruity's Gallardo is probably the best option, and just keep trying till you perfect every corner. One slight mistake you can get away with, two and you've had it. SRF is big help here too. I don't think I would ever have managed it without SRF and it's something I would never normally use.
This may be a bit obvious but have you set TC off and got the right tyres. I think there was some confusion about which tyres were allowed.

 

[71 GS Stage 1]

What is that all about then.

9th and 24 seconds behind guess what, the Muiras.

15 million for this pile of s**t, I previously managed 7th in the 560.

Rubbish waste of time.

Couldn't get better than 3rd in my Muira but finally won it in a 560.

 

[Dinamix]

It's not quite all you need. You also need to know the 'ring like the back of your hand. I can understand your frustration with this one. It's the hardest I've ever done and it took me countless tries. Pick a car, Fruity's Gallardo is probably the best option, and just keep trying till you perfect every corner. One slight mistake you can get away with, two and you've had it. SRF is big help here too. I don't think I would ever have managed it without SRF and it's something I would never normally use.
This may be a bit obvious but have you set TC off and got the right tyres. I think there was some confusion about which tyres were allowed.

Thanks Stirling.

It is frustrating but would like to apologise to all for my text meltdown.

Yes, there was a bit of confusion about tires, sure.

I will try Fruity's Gallardo.

If he's not too mad at me.

 

[Dinamix]

A workman should never blame his tools.

Also, a forum user should not multi-post. There is an edit button to prevent that.


Just work on your driving. Watch some videos and see how the brakes, acceleration, and steering are being used, as well as the racing lines and corner apex speeds.

There is nothing wrong with any of the cars, they are all capable all of winning this event and tuning is not going to magically make you win. No need to have a go at another member because of your personal level of skill.

If you fall down the stairs in the morning, who's fault is it, yours or the pyjamas that you're wearing? It's yours for not being careful, changing your pyjamas is not going to magically prevent you from falling down the stairs again if you continue to have the same careless attitude. A weird analogy, but you should be able to understand my point.

Well for one thing I don't buy whatever multi posting thing. I simply wrote as I went along what was happening.

I am not blaming cars or Fruity per se or the tracks, what I am saying is how when I am quite a good driver as I have completed all challenges bar a few, how it figures I can be fifteen seconds behind.

I will apologise for my outburst though, look now, Stirling can understand frustration.

 

[Dotini]

...what I am saying is how when I am quite a good driver as I have completed all challenges bar a few, how it figures I can be fifteen seconds behind.

The Nurburgring is unique among all circuits in the world. Obviously.

It takes an exceptional amount of experience to master it. After having completed the N24 in GT4, plus more than 20 N4's in GT4 and GT5, I can say I know it in my dreams like you know your bedroom.

In one of my wins in the '88, I was only 3rd entering the final straight, but due to the tremendous power and speed advantage of the '88, I blew right by one, and slaughtered the other lamb at the final turn.

Respectfully,
Steve

 

[NCRthree]

I used the Fruity tune when I won. Some track knowledge is extremely important but knowing the AI's moves is too. Trying to brake hard and duck under them put me out many times. A lot of people take some track liberties for success.

 

[Dinamix]

The Nurburgring is unique among all circuits in the world. Obviously.

It takes an exceptional amount of experience to master it. After having completed the N24 in GT4, plus more than 20 N4's in GT4 and GT5, I can say I know it in my dreams like you know your bedroom.

In one of my wins in the '88, I was only 3rd entering the final straight, but due to the tremendous power and speed advantage of the '88, I blew right by one, and slaughtered the other lamb at the final turn.

Respectfully,
Steve

It sure is but I have conquered it many times across the board in A-spec and Seasonals.

I actually like it but I guess whatever it was that was wrong in the 560 set-up and being unable even to pass the eleventh car did leave me a little deflated!

 

[Dotini]

...me a little deflated!

Well, pump yourself up!!

Do this thing and you will forever be some kind of Yoda, a Ringmeister!

 

[Dinamix]

Well, pump yourself up!!

Do this thing and you will forever be some kind of Yoda, a Ringmeister!

I am a bit on the weedy side.

I will maybe try the Hamilton Pyjama route.

Anyway thank you for your patience, you guys are the best.

Will keep an eye on this thread of course for tips and tunes.

Watching something a little less intense now.

Reading v Arsenal.

 

[StirlingMoose]

After having completed the N24 in GT4, plus more than 20 N4's in GT4 and GT5, I can say I know it in my dreams like you know your bedroom.

When I was working on this event I used to go to bed, close my eyes and do the whole circuit in my mind, braking points, gear changes and everything. I suspect this is a little sad.

Dinamix, if you need to cheer yourself up take the Miura for a spin on Toscana. I think you'll find it wasn't a waste of money.

 

[Dinamix]

When I was working on this event I used to go to bed, close my eyes and do the whole circuit in my mind, braking points, gear changes and everything. I suspect this is a little sad.

Dinamix, if you need to cheer yourself up take the Miura for a spin on Toscana. I think you'll find it wasn't a waste of money.

Can I ask a question please.

Why so many times you buy a car then are unable to sell it if you have finished with it or do not like it?

"This car cannot be removed from your garage".

 

[StirlingMoose]

Can I ask a question please.

Why so many times you buy a car then are unable to sell it if you have finished with it or do not like it?

"This car cannot be removed from your garage".

I think it's if it cost over a million credits.

ETA
If you're worried about the credits just stick Praiano's 500PP tune on the Miura and take it to Toscana. You'll have your money back in no time and have great fun at the same time.

 

[Wudang8]

I did the 4hr endurance on the Nürb-ring in the same car as I have been using for the Lambo Challenge, just upped the BHP, but kept the same setup otherwise.. it has really helped me along in terms of knowing the track, but still can't beat that last Miura.. truly is an expert level challenge

P.S: Anyone got a NOS-kit i can borrow?

 

[Dinamix]

I think it's if it cost over a million credits.

ETA
If you're worried about the credits just stick Praiano's 500PP tune on the Miura and take it to Toscana. You'll have your money back in no time and have great fun at the same time.

I'll do that and report back once I find Praiano's tune.

 

[Kwicko]

Well for one thing I don't buy whatever multi posting thing. I simply wrote as I went along what was happening.

I am not blaming cars or Fruity per se or the tracks, what I am saying is how when I am quite a good driver as I have completed all challenges bar a few, how it figures I can be fifteen seconds behind.

I will apologise for my outburst though, look now, Stirling can understand frustration.

No worries on the frustration, at least as far as I'm concerned. It gets us all at times.

But yeah, I usually don't have a problem beating seasonals or time trials, and I started off this one finishing some 24 seconds behind, and kept pecking away at it until I'd won it by a few seconds.

You're 15 seconds behind, and you've got 14 miles and 170-some turns to find fifteen seconds. You can do that. I'm proof.

 

[Synapticgap]

I tried to "cheat" past the first Countach last night by cutting across the grass in Hatzenbach. I did get by him in Hoheneichen, catching up to the #10 car by time I hit Schwedenkreuz, then I skid out a little, but by Fuchsröhre I am past him and right on the tail of the #9 and #8 cars.
I thought that's good because usually I am still behind the #10 car by time we have to slow for Adenauer Forst. But although I improved my lap time to 7:12, I was 17 seconds behind the Miura in #1...

Whaaaaaat?

I improved from 7:24 in 4th place and 15 sec behind to 7:12 in 4th place and 17 seconds behind....

EXPLAIN THAT!

Unless the opponent AI somehow "detected" that I cut across the undulating corners to catch the #11 car and "told" the #1 car to go another five billion miles an hour faster to punish me... I really did go faster, had better exit speeds, faster cornering speeds and slowed down less overall to avoid collisions.

I don't mind a challenge, it's why I play GT5, but this isn't a challenge, it's self-flagellation.

 

[byegad]

Good point Synapticgap . Having returned to this, it was left back in early September as silly and frustrating, I've now won three of the five races. I too have noticed I can improve my time and place only to see the leader improve his time by a bigger margin.

I'm beginning to think 'Expert' challenges are plain fixed.

 

[Dinamix]

'Fixed'

Naturally most games are. Cynicists will say there is much fixing in sport generally. With computer games it is up to us to find a way around things. That is all part of the fun, as frustrating as it is.

I liked reading that post about cutting across the grass. On Monza I do a cut that knocks four or five seconds off each lap and on Sarthe near the end of the lap you can cut a diagonal across that double bend and that knocks considerable time off each lap.

We have probably all done this. In real racing we would be disqualified and some will call it cheating. But that is the best thing about gaming, to be able to rewrite. And learn and improve overall of course.

I think that sometimes like me we can set our standards too high which makes it more frustrating when you struggle to compete in a new event so I agree with what others are telling me, it is about learning the tracks by heart and having more patience.

In my profile I write that I do have ASD which does not help at all because this means I am constantly fidgety and I know I have a far higher level of what we call meltdowns that are like tantrums, I can explain this for any person here who knows about autism but it has to be true to say that I do not use this for an excuse for when I get something wrong or like Stirling said to blame somebody else. I understand this. So I will carry on trying to be better and would like to just apologise again to Fruity and everyone for my anger there.