I hate this stupid game.
I hate Sony.
I hate the 'Ring'
For that matter, I hate all tracks that look like a pig's head.
I hate Mercedes.
I hate silver cars.
I hate all cars that have a 'magical' appearing wing to slow the car.
I hate the person who decided on the 123 second disadvantage.
I finally beat this stupid Mission 34. After trying about 8 hours over two days, I finally won by .38 seconds. (I couldn't have done it without watching the video.)
For those of you who have no wheel, it is possible to win using the dualshock controllers. It's also possible to win using an Automatic transmission. And, it's possible to win with the above specs in the NTSC version (non-PAL.)
I have now finished (100%) all GT games (1-4). All licenses golden. Mission 34 was the hardest race ever (for me). I enjoy a challenge, but unfortunately this race kinda took the enjoyment away, and made finishing the game more frustrating than fun.