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Yay, eye uzed ma brainz four dis.Yeah, you noz it! I like right proper funniz n'all, dog.
Nice interview. So much more interesting to read than your normal stuff.
I didn`t dare...Needs more Photoshop.
👍Congratulations MS!
👍Nice interview 👍
So common misread. Don`t punish yourself.Crud, I was one of those folks who read it as Monta-sende.
Everything's better with monkeys.
:tup:👍
Nice one MS.
Ego te absolvo.Me too.
👍Another great interview 👍
Some say it`s art, some say it`s abuse. Monatsende says: I agree!That's not abuse. That's art!
Congrats, Mona! 👍
:tup: To what do I owe the honour?Best one yet, IMO .
Michael? Uhm... Who?Nice job Michael. 👍
:tup:Congrats Monatsende.
Unfortunately not.You mean this...
isn't Photoshop?
I knew you can do it.This has also (finally) been patched, er, updated!
760PP!
I've been meaning to ask...
Why is there a deer's ass on your head?
This is really cool. It means a lot to me. I have tried to add value to the community and help people get faster in GT5. I get kind comments in my tuning garage every so often, but you don’t realize how far that stuff reaches. I don’t know why, but I still get surprised when someone recognizes my screen name in an online race and then tells me that they are using one of my tunes.1. First and foremost, you're officially the Member of the Week so what were your thoughts going into this and how does it feel to be recognized amidst the hundreds of thousands of other members here?
I found GTPlanet when I purchased GT5. I skipped the whole GT5 Prologue thing so I didn’t have any exposure to the online community for Gran Turismo until I started searching around for GT5. I was looking for a place to share ideas about tuning.2. What brought you to GTPlanet and what keeps you coming back?
The tuning forum is home for me. I have spent hours and hours trying to figure out how to tune in GT5. I share pretty much every tune that I race. I race in real life and love suspension tuning there, so tuning in GT5 serves the same passion. I guess it is a good thing, in a way, that GT5 isn’t a direct mirror to real world tuning. I wouldn’t have spent so much time really breaking things down. I can’t wait for my copy of GT6 to arrive so that I can start breaking down the new physics.3. There's a lot to do around the forums so I have to ask: what sub-forums/threads do you frequent most often and why?
Racing is my thing. I grew up in a racing family. My dad and his cousin raced dirt oval and I crewed for them. I got my first slot car track when I was 4 years old. I raced slot cars until age 12, every week with my dad. Then we got into remote controlled cars and I worked up to be sponsored and won a National Champion in 1/12th scale on-road. Then as soon as I could afford to go full-scale road racing, I jumped at it.4. What was it that sparked your interest in Gran Turismo?
When I was racing remote controlled cars, one of the PA announcers just started calling me that, Hamilton from Detroit, the Motor City. It just stuck. All of my competitors starting referring to me as Motor City Hamilton or MCH, especially in the online forums.5. How did you come up with the name "Motor City Hami"?
No controversy. GT1 was out first. I didn’t see a reason to leave it. Each game version has improved. Yes Gran Turismo does still have its flaws, but it’s still a top notch game. If you want controversy, ask me about iRacing.6. Controversial question time: Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport or both?
The most realistic racing game is Gran Turismo. What is important to me in an online racing game is how the cars drive. The Gran Turismo experience offers the most realistic action in return to the inputs that I apply. IRacing is close, but they tried to go super realistic. Without the g-forces, you just can’t keep up with the inputs needed. There is a bit more error room in GT5 that comes closer to feeling real. In real life, I can step over the line of grip and have a chance at saving the car. PD modeled that pretty well in GT5. Saves can be made.7. Because it's finally occurred to me that the question above doesn't allow enough freedom, do you play any other racing games that you perhaps enjoy more than GT or FM?
You are from NY. Why are you asking about red berry pudding?8. Can you pronounce "Rødgrød med fløde"? (Translates to red berry pudding with cream)
Is this an interview with Microsoft? Not all of them are round.9. Why do you think manhole covers are round?
Spaceship technician. I bet that I could make them corner faster.10. If aliens landed in front of you and, in exchange for anything you desire, offered you any position on their planet what would you want?
Am I me in the game or can I be anybody. Being the virtual Sebastian Vettel in GT5 would be cool.11. If you could live in any video game which game would it be and why?
I would love to start an electric car racing series. Use it as a way for manufacturers to show off their latest technology. It would surely push the market forward. I have a remote controlled racing friend, Fred, who has figured out just how hot lipo batteries need to be to pump out the most performance. That seems to be right before thermal meltdown. So if I hired Fred to be my battery chief, I would be rocket fast with a slight chance of bursting into flames. Race car drivers are truly crazy.12. If you could create your own motorsport series what would it entail?
I live in Dearborn, Michigan USA. It is home to the Ford Motor Company and Henry Ford’s hometown. If you get the chance to visit, you must go to the Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum. I cannot think of many places in the world that have so many things to see all in one place. If you are into history at all, it is a must see.13. Tell us something interesting about your hometown.
As mentioned above, I found GTPlanet when I bought GT5. I am amazed at how on top of new content that Jordan and his team are. That’s what keeps the site so interesting is the weekly news. Well, that and the epic debates over GT5 – pick a subject.14. Let's say GTPlanet was another person’s brainchild—and there's really no way to know this for certain—but could you see the community being as prominent?
It is all cars and racing. It sounds a bit one dimensional, but I did pick a pretty expensive hobby. I found my one thing early on in life and have focused a lot of energy on it. In college, many of my friends went through hobby roulette; mountain bikes, cross country skis, downhill skis, hockey equipment, roller blades, tennis, racquetball, guitars, etc., etc., etc. They all ended up with a closet full of two month used items and still no real passion for anything. I will race anybody in anything at any time. Line up two chairs in the hallway and call me out and it’s on.15. Do you have any hobbies we should be made aware of?
I just purchased a 2013 Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green. It is an amazing car. It actually frightens me a bit. I will not be able to find its grip limit on the street. It corners so flat – it’s amazing. I guess I am going to have to track it to see what it can really do. Next summer, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course… look out.16. Are you driving anything special at the moment?
GT5. Second favorite would be EA Sports NHL Hockey. I do racing. I love to watch hockey. I do live in Hockey Town.17. What's your favourite video game, currently?
Red Hot Chili Peppers is always in the mix. I have also been really into the Verve Pipe and Brian VanderArk too.18. What songs have been on repeat for the past few days?
Same old boring answer from me – my avatar is my own race car on one of my favorite race tracks, Mid-Ohio. Tip for racers – always buy the photos from the track photographers. You can tell a lot about how your car is handling from looking at the tires in those photos.19. Why did you choose that avatar, and why is it not a monkey? (Don't ask me, I had nothing to do with this. )
For racing games, pre-order. For everything else, the new, sealed classic release.20. Games, how do you like them?
a) Pre-Order, I want them on day one.
b) Sealed at first price drop.
c) Used.
I will buy the PS4 when GT7 is available. Hoping for a USA bundle with GT7 graphics, etc.21. With the PS4 coming in the holiday season this year, is it the right time to consider moving up to the next generation?
Manual… in-game and real life.22. Manual or automatic?
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic23. Desert island disks - what 3 albums would you take to a desert island?
I think I am about a five. How can that be when I said I wouldn’t mind racing an electric car that could catch fire at any moment? I take calculated risks. I don’t often think, “I wonder if the car will fit in that gap.” I watch and take advantage of opportunities, but I’m pretty on top of where to take chances. I push the limits, but I am not reckless. Yet, there was an occasion at a new track for me this summer where I thought, “I wonder if the Miata could make it through there flat out.” I tried it the next lap and just missed the exit by half a tire width. So maybe I am closer to a six or seven?24. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being likely to go to the nut house, how crazy would you rate yourself?
Scott Pruett. He is fast yet respectful. He will give and take, but will not be pushed around or intimidated. He is smart and calculated. He is American. It is sad how little TV coverage road racing gets in the States. I put Scott Pruett at the top of my idols list. You asked for favorite, but I’ll take advantage of the time and also mention a fondness for Boris Said. He is just pure personality. I met him a couple of times and he is just really cool to amateur racers.25. Who is your favorite race driver and why?
My first post was in the tuning forum. I remember that I was treading lightly. I was new to the site, but had all of this experience tuning since GT1. I didn’t want to ruffle any feathers of the established tuning garages. I would make statements like, “what I have found” and “what worked for me.” I didn’t want any fights. Then I got involved with F.I.T.T., the Federation of International Tuners and Testers and their tuning competitions. I started to get more established and my tuning got better and better. Over the past year I have been more willing to put a stake in the ground on certain issues. There have been some epic battles of opinions that I jumped right into. If you want to learn about how the LSD works in GT5, search for the thread where Adrenaline and I had it out over the definition. We both respect each other so it was less fight than passion, but I stood on my position with both feet in cement shoes.26. Where and when was your very first post here and how does it differ from your posting style used today?
I have mellowed a lot. Most broken controllers came playing hockey. We had an eight controller setup on the PS2 and consumed a bit of beer during those games. I do remember a broken couch and lamp too, when the in-game hockey fight moved to real life between a couple of my friends.27. How many of your controllers have died because of heavy physical abuse whilst playing a PS3 game?
I have posted during our vacations over the last three years; Hawaii, Ireland, Dubai.28. Have you ever accessed the website during an unusual time and/or place?
Days. I have not missed logging in at least weekly since GT5s release.29. What's the longest you've gone without logging onto GTPlanet since joining: Years, months, weeks, days, hours?
Any of the guys who make it to the GT Academy. I don’t know how they are that fast in this game. Skill, seat time, talent. I have raced with and admire Aderrm, outlaw, R1600Turbo and Wardez for their speed. As mentioned before, I have a lot of respect for Praiano.30. Who (in your own opinion) is the most inspiring person / people here on GTPlanet?
“Has any video game company really taken such measure to make a game so realistic?"31. Have you ever been as far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like? (Yes, that's an actual question. Answer it if you're brave enough. )
The animal would be a cheetah because my life’s passion is to make all things go faster. Maybe call it a Cheippah. Does that sound Portuguese? The Cheippah would have really fast legs and big hips so that as it passes you, it also could give you a friendly out of my way jack--- bump.32. Now it's time for the "Daniel Special": If you could cross a hippo with any other animal - what will the animal be, what will it be called, and why? (Bonus points for creativity! And it can't be another hippo because that's incest)
VTiRoj entered this car (Nissan Stagea 260rs Autech Version ’98 - https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8280733) into a FITT tuner challenge. I don’t think he was tuning with the win in mind. I think he was trying to kill the test drivers. He was just clowning. You cannot drive that tune without smiling and laughing the whole time.33. What's the funniest thing you can remember from all of your time being a member here?
Yes. R1600Turbo has hosted a few using the Miata. I need to find another good one, but it has to allow tuning. I am open to suggestions. I have been spending less time tuning lately and have been really working on improving my driving.34. Have you ever participated in any of the racing series' found here?
I did run a remote controlled car series called the Carpet Racing League. We had 100 racers show up once a month at a different track each month. That was fun, but a lot of work. I just don’t have that kind of time anymore with a busy advertising job, a summer racing schedule and a four year old at home. Time is tight. I pretty much get to play GT5 after 9pm.35. Have you ever considered developing your own racing series, and if you have where can we find it?
I am excited about GT6. I am curious to see what physics changes result from PD bringing in additional partners who specialize in suspensions. I plan to re-write my Motor City Tunes tuning guide between December 6th and the end of the year. I am going to approach it from scratch, pretending that I know nothing about tuning.36. Anything else you'd like to say?
Bonus Question These two additional inclusions are the brainchild of a staff member and must be answered as if you were a contestant on Jeopardy!, i.e. "What is a Computer?"
B1: This car will forever be known as the "Ferrari Slayer".
B2: Dave Mustaine is the lead vocalist for this band.
I've been meaning to ask...
Why is there a deer's ass on your head?
1. First and foremost, you're officially the Member of the Week so what were your thoughts going into this and how does it feel to be recognized amidst the hundreds of thousands of other members here?
2. What brought you to GTPlanet and what keeps you coming back?
3. There's a lot to do around the forums so I have to ask: what sub-forums/threads do you frequent most often and why?
4. What was it that sparked your interest in Gran Turismo?
5. How did you come up with the name "sparkytooth"?
6. Controversial question time: Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport or both?
7. Because it's finally occurred to me that the question above doesn't allow enough freedom, do you play any other racing games that you perhaps enjoy more than GT or FM?
8. Can you pronounce "Rødgrød med fløde"? (Translates to red berry pudding with cream)?
9. Why do you think manhole covers are round?
10. If aliens landed in front of you and, in exchange for anything you desire, offered you any position on their planet what would you want?
11. If you could live in any video game which game would it be and why?
12. If you could create your own motorsport series what would it entail?
13. Tell us something interesting about your hometown.
14. Let's say GTPlanet was another persons brainchild—and there's really no way to know this for certain—but could you see the community being as prominent?
15. Do you have any hobbies we should be made aware of?
16. Are you driving anything special at the moment?
17. What's your favourite video game, currently?
18. What songs have been on repeat for the past few days?
19. Why did you choose that avatar, and why is it not a monkey? (Don't ask me, I had nothing to do with this. )
20. Games, how do you like them?
a) Pre-Order, I want them on day one.
b) Sealed at first price drop.
c) Used.
21. With the PS4 coming in the holiday season this year, is it the right time to consider moving up to the next generation?
22. Manual or automatic?
23. Desert island disks - what 3 albums would you take to a desert island?
24. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being likely to go to the nut house, how crazy would you rate yourself?
25. Who is your favorite race driver and why?
26. Where and when was your very first post here and how does it differ from your posting style used today?
27. How many of your controllers have died because of heavy physical abuse whilst playing a PS3 game?
28. Have you ever accessed the website during an unusual time and/or place?
29. What's the longest you've gone without logging onto GTPlanet since joining: Years, months, weeks, days, hours?
30. Who (in your own opinion) is the most inspiring person / people here on GTPlanet?
31. Is your body ready?
32. Now it's time for the "Daniel Special": If you could cross a hippo with any other animal - what will the animal be, what will it be called, and why? (Bonus points for creativity! And it can't be another hippo because that's incest)
33. What's the funniest thing you can remember from all of your time being a member here?
34. Have you ever participated in any of the racing series' found here?
35. Have you ever considered developing your own racing series, and if you have where can we find it?
36. Anything else you'd like to say?
Bonus Question
These two additional inclusions are the brainchild of a staff member and must be answered as if you were a contestant on Jeopardy!, i.e. "What is a Computer?"
B1: This car will forever be known as the "Ferrari Slayer".
B2: Kerry King is the guitarist for this band.
B1: The Ford GT40
B2: Slayer?
1. First and foremost, you're officially the Member of the Week so what were your thoughts going into this and how does it feel to be recognized amidst the hundreds of thousands of other members here?
2. What brought you to GTPlanet and what keeps you coming back?
3. There's a lot to do around the forums so I have to ask: what sub-forums/threads do you frequent most often and why?
4. What was it that sparked your interest in Gran Turismo?
5. How did you come up with the name "neema_t"?
6. Controversial question time: Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport or both?
7. Because it's finally occurred to me that the question above doesn't allow enough freedom, do you play any other racing games that you perhaps enjoy more than GT or FM?
8. Can you blend?
9. Mechanical or Membrane keyboard?
10. On a scale from 1 to 10, ten being very manly and 1 being very girly, where do you fall?
11. If you could live in any video game which game would it be and why?
12. If you could create your own motorsport series what would it entail?
13. Tell us something interesting about your hometown.
14. If you could be any other GTPlanet-user for a day, who would you be?
15. Do you have any hobbies we should be made aware of?
16. Are you driving anything special at the moment?
17. What's your favourite video game, currently?
18. What songs have been on repeat for the past few days?
19. Why did you choose that avatar, and why is it not a monkey? (Don't ask me, I had nothing to do with this. )
20. Games, how do you like them?
a) Pre-Order, I want them on day one.
b) Sealed at first price drop.
c) Used.
21. With the PS4 coming in the holiday season this year, is it the right time to consider moving up to the next generation?
22. Manual or automatic?
23. Desert island disks - what 3 albums would you take to a desert island?
24. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being likely to go to the nut house, how crazy would you rate yourself?
25. Who is your favorite race driver and why?
26. Where and when was your very first post here and how does it differ from your posting style used today?
27. How many of your controllers have died because of heavy physical abuse whilst playing a PS3 game?
28. Have you ever accessed the website during an unusual time and/or place?
29. What's the longest you've gone without logging onto GTPlanet since joining: Years, months, weeks, days, hours?
30. Who (in your own opinion) is the most inspiring person / people here on GTPlanet?
31. Is your body ready?
32. Now it's time for the "Daniel Special": If you could cross a hippo with any other animal - what will the animal be, what will it be called, and why? (Bonus points for creativity! And it can't be another hippo because that's incest)
33. What's the funniest thing you can remember from all of your time being a member here?
34. Have you ever participated in any of the racing series' found here?
35. Have you ever considered developing your own racing series, and if you have where can we find it?
36. Anything else you'd like to say?
Bonus QuestionThese two additional inclusions are the brainchild of a staff member and must be answered as if you were a contestant on Jeopardy!, i.e. "What is a Computer?"
B1: George Clooney played this character in Ocean's Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen.
B2: This horror icon is referred to as "The Shape".
That would be an ecumenical matter.