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[Niko_9]

They have changed Indy to Eifel circuit .... and the same issue in this track ( cutting corners )

 

[blindsidefive0]

More cutting? How so?

 

[TRC_Hunk]

There are grass runs but this track is definitely playable. Just be thankful that PD listened and gave us a new track.

 

[Timppaq]

Is this new track clearly made with the track maker or is there more finesse in it? Just curious..

 

[TRC_Hunk]

It has the same characteristics as Toscana. Lots of high speed sweeping corners and elevation changes. It pays to be smooth.

 

[SohnVonStig]

It has the same characteristics as Toscana. Lots of high speed sweeping corners and elevation changes. It pays to be smooth.

Edit: Nevermind checked the leaderboards, it still says its the R34

 

[blindsidefive0]

Edit: Nevermind checked the leaderboards, it still says its the R34

Per the round 2 rankings: http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/academy/2011/ranking/round2/

It looks like the r34 is still the vehicle of choice.

 

[Peluski17]

I'm digging the new track... I'm glad Sony/PD listened to the complaints and gave us a new track that no one really knows. I've been trying to set my fastest laps without going off the road, however, my current fast has me going off in two places unintentionally.

Sitting 3rd on this track in the SE with a 2.55.1xx but I know this will not stand. I'll have to grind a little bit later, but school work beckons.

 

[SohnVonStig]

So are we looking at 2:49's or so as a possibility on eiffel?

 

[blindsidefive0]

So are we looking at 2:49's or so as a possibility on eiffel?

We will absolutely see 2:49's. I think for me I'm going to get down to a 2:50, and then leave it.

 

[Raigekijin]

The new track is a big improvement, I haven't noticed much of the corner cutting yet but I only ran one or two laps. Im losing a lot of time in Toscana and I'm not feeling good about this round :<

 

[SohnVonStig]

We will absolutely see 2:49's. I think for me I'm going to get down to a 2:50, and then leave it.

Cool, I anticipate the cutoff for the NE being about a 4:35 total then. Sounds too doable.....better make that a 4:34.

 

[kadoimmortal]

I'm relieved. Turns out I should've left Indy alone. I thought I would be playing catch up having to learn that track but I guess I'll go play catch up at Toscana now (two days behind still it's a better start than Indy).

Wow didn't see how long Eifel was gonna have to focus on that first!

 

[Shigegaki]

Thankfully Sony listened to us, gonna start hot lapping when I get home

 

[xe2bls]

oh my god what a horrid track. I'm going to get a decent time and leave it too.

 

[zr1chris]

Can someone please post a video so i know what i will be dealing with when i get home from work?

 

[ElSecundo]

That's cool. I don't do these challenges, but making that change tells us that they didn't just shovel the game out without support from them.

Thanks, Sony and PD! 👍

 

[Tommy_861]

Disclaimer: I was eliminated in round 1 lol.

2 wheels off is not cheating and is perfectly acceptable in SOME sanctioning bodies. While I haven't seen any laps here because I'm out of the competition (and at work), if people are just getting 2 wheels off thats not corner cutting and not cheating.

That said, just because its the fastest way they get around, doesn't mean its the fastest way around the track. Gotta wait to see the top time at the end for that.

JMO

 

[velocity-wolf]

Disclaimer: I was eliminated in round 1 lol.

2 wheels off is not cheating and is perfectly acceptable in SOME sanctioning bodies. While I haven't seen any laps here because I'm out of the competition (and at work), if people are just getting 2 wheels off thats not corner cutting and not cheating.

That said, just because its the fastest way they get around, doesn't mean its the fastest way around the track. Gotta wait to see the top time at the end for that.

JMO

Tommy, they are referring to four-wheels-off cutting.

I personally am relieved there's a new track (but I would have cut corners if I had to). Won't get to try it until after work though.

 

[Tommy_861]

Tommy, they are referring to four-wheels-off cutting.

Ahh ok, based on TRC_Hunk's post (he seemed to take it lightly) I assumed it wasn't as bad as the 4 offs at Indy.

 

[SohnVonStig]

Ahh ok, based on TRC_Hunk's post (he seemed to take it lightly) I assumed it wasn't as bad as the 4 offs at Indy.

It isn't. It's about the same as toscana from what I can see.

 

[GT Motion]

Glad they changed the track but honestly a 2:50ish lap is kind of annoying, its easier to make mistakes since we are on really bad tires and if we make one or two mistakes we may have to restart the entire really long lap, bahhhh. This is going to be...interesting.

 

[kadoimmortal]

I really enjoy the new track something about Indy that felt boring and generic to me kinda the same dull feeling I have when driving Tsukuba. I guess I lucked out that I dig the new selection.

 

[RackAttack]

we may have to restart the entire really long lap

I wouldn't recommend it, as they don't start you far enough back to carry full speed over the start finish. Probably better just to press on and practice the rest of the lap. Also, you start on cold tires that take 1/4 of a lap to warm up to their full potential.

 

[Dapper]

Great news! Now, let's check the leaderboards and see how many of the "top" guys from before are up there again.

 

[RSnider]

I wouldn't recommend it, as they don't start you far enough back to carry full speed over the start finish. Probably better just to press on and practice the rest of the lap. Also, you start on cold tires that take 1/4 of a lap to warm up to their full potential.

Was just about to say the same thing.

I really hate how they start you in the middle of the final corner before the start/finish straight. Makes pretty much every first lap useless aside from warming up tires and practice.

 

[xe2bls]

just go back. tires don't need to be warmed up. going back is way faster than doing a whole lap

 

[The_Schwarz]

Congrats, to the current #1 midwest guy. I love to see a controller man running s#it! ...even if you did off road it 10 times. I'm inspired to dust off my dual shock.

 

[RackAttack]

just go back. tires don't need to be warmed up. going back is way faster than doing a whole lap

I have to be in the grove to run a fast one anyways, and I like to practice the whole track evenly. Sure it's sort of frustrating to mess up early in the lap, but running the lap out lets me cool down, practice my lines, and hit the ground running for the next lap.

 

[brianm3]

I have to be in the grove to run a fast one anyways, and I like to practice the whole track evenly. Sure it's sort of frustrating to mess up early in the lap, but running the lap out lets me cool down, practice my lines, and hit the ground running for the next lap.

^^+1 Well said. Finishing out the lap lets me reset up stairs and keeps me in a nice rhythm. If things are really bad I just finish the lap at 4/5 10ths and roll back into it on the last couple corners. Some really good laps have come from this so i stick with it.

On a different note, I went home for lunch to check out the new track and put in just a couple laps. I hear there is still some 4 wheels off going on but nothing like Indy. Can any of you describe and say if you are as well?