Lamborghini 550PP Exclusive.

[Denilson]

I'm going to give these seasonals a go tomorrow..

I want to reduce the PP as much as possible.
510PP, is it doable?

I'm thinking Gallardo LP560-4 with all non-PP upgrades (don't ever install the Ridgity Improvement though), a nice tune, totally stock engine from the dealership (no break-in or oil), and 510-520 PP.. Reading all posts here, it certainly seems like a tough task..

 

[hatfield]

So, anyone beat the races with a Countach yet?

I tried the '74 countach on nurb with only abs on 1 and managed 4th, 10secs off the lead.

 

[otakukid96]

Been using the Miura. I really love that car's headlights and horn. I've only done the first three so far, but the AI is really weird. They seem to mess up a bit going into the first tunnel at SSR5 and they overshoot going onto the mini variation of Autumn Ring. Also, be careful when going over some of the corners on SSR5. They will put you on 2 wheels with no hesitation.

 

[deadcell96]

I'm really struggling with this seasonal. Just shows how rubbish I am with everyone on this thread doing it so easily

I'm constantly getting bad under steer no matter what tune I've used. I'm determined to keep all the aids off ( ABS and TC are set to 1 ). Is the key to this event keeping a very smooth rhythm and beating the AI cars by later braking?

If it helps, I'm also having a really hard time with this. Looks I'll need to use assists after all.

 

[Endless-Wilso]

I won Rome in a mild Murcielago SV stock suspension

 

[ImprezaAddict]

Second place in the Nurburgring, 7:04. Was behind the Miura by 0.946 seconds. Using a 550pp Gallardo with a wing, downforce set to minimum and some ballast to reach 550pp.

Edit: I won on the second try. Critical points are the Karrussel (pass the first Gallardo before you take the Karrussel) and the sweeping right-hander before the long straight. If you're 2 seconds or less behind the Miura at that point, you'll likely win. I had to push the car beyond it's limits, was sliding in most corners. The AWD really helps you keep speed up.

 

[Felix]

Are you struggling with the whole seasonal or one of the races? And what car are you using?

I've won all but one of the races, which is the Nurburgring and it is VERY HARD. My best result is 3rd. I've been using the Murcielago LP 640 '09. In contrast, I was getting a lot of oversteer so I had to turn SRF on and set active steering to mild. Make sure you drive carefully and don't brake too late when trying to overtake otherwise you'll go off the track. Just keep trying and eventually you'll win the races.

Sadly I'm really struggling with the whole seasonal

I've been using the Gallardo mainly , but I just can't match the speed of most of the pack. Usually I would pass on the straights , but for Rome and SS5 I have only been able to pass cars in a couple of spots which have heavy braking for the corner. I'm only managing to get a best placing of 7th and I'm around 22 seconds behind the 1st places time. So I'm about 4 seconds a lap off the pace of the lead car it seems.

If it helps, I'm also having a really hard time with this. Looks I'll need to use assists after all.

Thanks , I'm relieved I'm not the only one on here that is finding things very difficult. It feels like the AWD system is making the car suffer very badly with under steer. I've been trying to drive the Lambo in the same manner as I would with the Impreza 22B I have in the game and the Impreza P1 I have in real life , brake , turn and accelerate out of the corner , using the throttle to pull the front of the nose round. When I try doing this with the Lambo it just under steers so badly. I'm use to racing on sports tyres ( which is so much fun than it use to be ) but the whole feel and balance of the car seems badly off.

Would making the car have a very heavy rear bias with the power splitter make the turn in of the car better? I think if I could get the car to behave more like a RWD car , so I can use the throttle to get the rear end to step out. Another thing I'm curious about is if I put less grippy tyres on the rear wheels , would this help the back end feel more loose or would it just light the tyres up as I'm trying to put the power down exiting corner?

Sorry for all the questions , but I've never been stumped so badly by a standard red seasonal before.


Regards , Felix

 

[Dalone]

Wow, used Fruitycakes tune for the Gallardo and was in the lead before the 5th lap. Won by over 5 sec's. Didn't use TC although I did use SR.
Thanks for that mate. Now for the others.
Might even try lowering the PP......... after.

That was at Rome of course.

Sadly I'm really struggling with the whole seasonal

I've been using the Gallardo mainly , but I just can't match the speed of most of the pack. Usually I would pass on the straights , but for Rome and SS5 I have only been able to pass cars in a couple of spots which have heavy braking for the corner. I'm only managing to get a best placing of 7th and I'm around 22 seconds behind the 1st places time. So I'm about 4 seconds a lap off the pace of the lead car it seems.



Thanks , I'm relieved I'm not the only one on here that is finding things very difficult. It feels like the AWD system is making the car suffer very badly with under steer. I've been trying to drive the Lambo in the same manner as I would with the Impreza 22B I have in the game and the Impreza P1 I have in real life , brake , turn and accelerate out of the corner , using the throttle to pull the front of the nose round. When I try doing this with the Lambo it just under steers so badly. I'm use to racing on sports tyres ( which is so much fun than it use to be ) but the whole feel and balance of the car seems badly off.

Would making the car have a very heavy rear bias with the power splitter make the turn in of the car better? I think if I could get the car to behave more like a RWD car , so I can use the throttle to get the rear end to step out. Another thing I'm curious about is if I put less grippy tyres on the rear wheels , would this help the back end feel more loose or would it just light the tyres up as I'm trying to put the power down exiting corner?

Sorry for all the questions , but I've never been stumped so badly by a standard red seasonal before.


Regards , Felix

I had heaps of trouble until I changed to Sports SOFT tyres. Are you using them?

 

[FRUITYCAKES]

Wow, used Fruitycakes tune for the Gallardo and was in the lead before the 5th lap. Won by over 5 sec's. Didn't use TC although I did use SR.
Thanks for that mate. Now for the others.
Might even try lowering the PP......... after.

glad to help!

heres the tune for others



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

BUY:-
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

for nurbs move final gear up

 

[Dalone]

Still praising Fruity's set up. Easily won at SSR5 on my 1st attempt, in the lead before the 1st corner on lap 5 after a less than flawless run and went on to win by over 3.6 sec's.
Again, thanks Fruity.

 

[Endless-Wilso]

Wow put in the hell of an effort at Nur With my LP-670SV
1335KG 484HP Stock suspension, custom trans and no assists.
Won by 1.6 seconds 7:03.003

 

[cayman125]

Have been having great success with a murcielago 670-4 superveloce. If you eliminate all downforce, and set your transmission up correctly (to quickly acheive the highest top speed possible, but nothing extra; to have the best acceleration) you should be able to fly by everyone. Just don't get stuck behind a slow AI car and hit them in the rear, that can kill your lap times and your chances of catching 1st place before the checkered flag!

 

[Endless-Wilso]

Have been having great success with a murcielago 670-4 superveloce. If you eliminate all downforce, and set your transmission up correctly (to quickly acheive the highest top speed possible, but nothing extra; to have the best acceleration) you should be able to fly by everyone. Just don't get stuck behind a slow AI car and hit them in the rear, that can kill your lap times and your chances of catching 1st place before the checkered flag!

Definitely!
I took the lead at SSR5 at the start of the 4th lap had atleast a 10sec gap at the end(forgot to look).

 

[Gendou]

Got gold with both countachs

 

[Dalone]

And easily won Autumn Ring, Nurburgring by 3 sec's and Toscana by 16.5 secs. Took the lead at the start of lap 3. And pocketed my Diablo.
Next move later is lowering the PP.
I did notice that the PP goes down during the races and I was on 546PP before I started Toscana.
Never changed the top speed for any races and could only manage 300km on the Nurburgring straight, however I was well in front and the closest Miura could not catch up.

 

[Awesomo3K]

Won the 4 races with ease with gallardo... Tried the ring a few times and always come in 4th...any ideas? Anyone got a car they can share? Any help welcome!

 

[tracoa]

first try with the gallardo lp-560 and came 0.252 sec short on the first in rome

 

[RReed43]

I'm going to give these seasonals a go tomorrow..

I want to reduce the PP as much as possible.
510PP, is it doable?

I'm thinking Gallardo LP560-4 with all non-PP upgrades (don't ever install the Ridgity Improvement though), a nice tune, totally stock engine from the dealership (no break-in or oil), and 510-520 PP.. Reading all posts here, it certainly seems like a tough task..

Good luck, I think 510 would be pretty tough.

 

[ZachAttack1991]

glad to help!

heres the tune for others

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

BUY:-
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

for nurbs move final gear up

Thank you for the setup. 7:03:037 was my lap with that tune. Top speed was 199mph.

 

[Dalone]

Just won at Toscana with my Gallardo detuned to 520PP.
Won $1,27,932....exp 123380.
Best lap..1.41.7..........total time...8.41.5.
Miura was 4.365 sec behind.
Will try 510PP.

 

[montez34]

I think the 74 Countach is the best car for this seasonal, I won pretty easily with it using only SRF. I tried the muira first but I hate the way it handles and the awd cars have to much understeer.

 

[Dalone]

Won @ 510PP....$1,314,976..exp..143840.
My Gallardo was at 362hp = 57.4% power.
Total time 8.43.6 ...and 2nd place was also a Gallardo, 6.571 sec's behind. 3rd place was another Gallardo.
Have to try 500PP.

Still #1 on the podium @ 500PP...335hp...53.1% power.
Won $1,502,020..,,exp 164300.
2nd place was a Miura this time, 2.244 sec's behind.
Other cars had more speed on the straight and I usually let them pass as it's great fun watching them fail to take to first corner after it. Often a couple will go off the track and collide.

And finally, took 1st place @ 50% power...315hp....493PP.
Best lap 1.42.57....total time 8.43543, had a good run without too many traffic problems. 2nd was the Miura, 2.959 sec's behind.
Won $1.632,950........exp 178622.
At the start I didn't think anyone would be able to win below 500PP, that was before Fruity posted this tune and when I thought we had to use Sports Hard tyres.
Now have $20 mil again but not sure if I'll buy the Miura, although likely will just to give it a go.

 

[Rit]

*SRF Alert* for all the purists out there.
I won at SSR5 @500pp using Countach LP400 albeit with srf on. There's still plenty of room to go far lower as well for the better drivers w/o aids and the pay isn't too shabby either.

500pp nets 1,579,400cr (pd-938,400) @ %200 log-in.

 

[Dalone]

Well this is as low as I can go in my Gallardo. Ballast 200kg, power 50%.
Won at Toscana over a Miura, $1,819,994, forgot the exp. Best lap was 1:46235.
315hp ....weight 1369, PP483.
Can't go any lower, used no aero but stayed with SR.
Others could likely go lower as I had 3rd stage engine tuning which can't be undone.

And I bought a Miura for $15 mill but I know I can build up quickly again.

 

[tracoa]

530pp and earned 837163 cr with bonus of 170% and 91574 xp gonna go lower now

 

[Lewis_Hamilton_]

*SRF Alert* for all the purists out there.

I'm not usually a purist, but I am a little disappointed to see everyone resorting to SRF so quickly. Surely it would be better to attempt to beat the seasonal more genuinely, gain a lot of experience, learn more, enhance your skills and feel extra proud of your achievement. SRF basically turns those Sports Softs into Racing Softs which reduces lap times and effort required significantly.

It seems like PD spent quite some time calculating this seasonal, it's a shame to see most people take the easier option before really trying to do it the intended way first. It is an expert level event in a simulation game after all, and that was PD's intention all along, it's not meant to be easy

 

[Dalone]

This is early days when many, myself included, want to win them all first. After that, other considerations are (can be) taken into account, eg lower PP etc.
The race allows SRF and therefore it's a legitimate tool to use, especially for those who may not have yet gained enough experience to operate without it.
Some would say the using the 2J at Autumn Ring last game was not an, "attempt to beat the seasonal more genuinely."
There is no leader board here so it is just a 'fun' race for many, and of course another chance to gain skills along the way.
However I will attempt it without SRF next time because you have mentioned it. I'll let you know how it went.

 

[NCRthree]

I'm not usually a purist, but I am a little disappointed to see everyone resorting to SRF so quickly. Surely it would be better to attempt to beat the seasonal more genuinely, gain a lot of experience, learn more, enhance your skills and feel extra proud of your achievement. SRF basically turns those Sports Softs into Racing Softs which reduces lap times and effort required significantly.

It seems like PD spent quite some time calculating this seasonal, it's a shame to see most people take the easier option before really trying to do it the intended way first. It is an expert level event in a simulation game after all, and that was PD's intention all along, it's not meant to be easy

True. Some folks just gotta get that prize car as quickly as possible.

Personally I'm glad to see some real challenges being thrown into the seasonal mix. People were complaining the events were too easy. Did PD actually listen and adjust them? Hmm.

I like the challenge of running clean laps in a fully stock car. Gives me a nice satisfaction buzz when/if a win finally happens.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

I'm not usually a purist, but I am a little disappointed to see everyone resorting to SRF so quickly. Surely it would be better to attempt to beat the seasonal more genuinely, gain a lot of experience, learn more, enhance your skills and feel extra proud of your achievement. SRF basically turns those Sports Softs into Racing Softs which reduces lap times and effort required significantly.

It seems like PD spent quite some time calculating this seasonal, it's a shame to see most people take the easier option before really trying to do it the intended way first. It is an expert level event in a simulation game after all, and that was PD's intention all along, it's not meant to be easy

I agree 100% with you. But, to each their own I guess as there are probably some people not interested in improving their skills or otherwise being a purist as some say. Even tho I agree with your statement, if the aids are available to use, its fair game.

 

[Djtim]

I already own a NOMAD Diablo. Weak...

Same here:-(