I'm not a fan of Aston Martin but that one looks promising i might built it or wait for @ALB123 to test it out
By the way, about the new 500PP seasonal, your countach LP400 with full tank version works wonders, manage gold on first try and haven't tested the optional springs and weight
And the non racing car drift event at sartlhe, the Hakosuka works perfectly there
Wow The Countach LP400 is well loved by PD, just like the Ferrari 365 GTB4. The 365 managed 3100+ points at Sarthe
I'm not the biggest fan of Aston Martin cars. I don't know why. They're gorgeous vehicles to look at. They place a premium on luxury, which I personally find incredibly appealing. Still, I've never gone gaga for Aston Martin cars in the past. In fact, before this build sheet was published, I only owned the V12 Vantage (and the stupid VGT car which is free).Aston Martin DB9 with Sports Pack MT/AT and DB9 LM
Tuned to replicate Aston Martin DB9 SP + LM
Comfort Soft
CAR : Aston Martin DB9 '06
Tire : Comfort Soft
Specs Auto Motor Und Sport 6 AT + DB9 LM
Horsepower: 444 HP at 6000 RPM
Torque : 420.2 ft-lb at 5000 RPM
Power Limiter at : 99.1%
Weight: 1847 kg
Ballast : 147 kg
Ballast Position : 25
Weight Distribution : 50 / 50 - as close as possible to 50.4/49.6
Performance Points: 497
Specs 6MT ( 40kg lighter than 6AT )
Horsepower: 444 HP at 6000 RPM
Torque : 420.2 ft-lb at 5000 RPM
Power Limiter at : 99.1%
Weight: 1807 kg
Ballast : 107 kg
Ballast Position : 34
Weight Distribution : 50 / 50 - as close as possible to 50.4/49.6
Performance Points: 499
GT AUTO
NO Oil change
Improve Body Rigidity ( NOT INSTALLED IN THIS BUILD )
Wheels : Standard Size VOLK RAYS Triniti V in Silver Metallic / Chrome
Car Paint : Aqua Green Metallic or White, Green, Blue, Yellow or Red.
DB9 LM only comes in Sarthe Silver, use Spark Silver Metallic in GT6.
Brake Caliper Paint : Red - ONLY For DB9 LM.
Tuning Parts Installed :
Fully Customizable Dog Clutch Transmission
Adjustable LSD
Carbon Drive Shaft
Twin Plate Clutch - ONLY FOR 6 MT
Fully Customizable Suspension
Window Weight Reduction
Racing Brakes Kit - Only for DB9 LM - required for red brake caliper.
Suspension - Aston Martin Sports Pack Spring/Damper Kit
6mm Lower than Stock GT6 130mm - Base/Visual
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 124 124
Spring Rate: 6.75 9.24
Dampers (Compression): 6 5
Dampers (Extension): 4 3
Anti-Roll Bars: 5 4
Camber Angle: 0.3 1.1
Toe Angle: 0.03 0.10
Suspension - Aston Martin Sports Pack Spring/Damper Kit
6mm Lower than Real Life Ground Clearance 119mm - Optional
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 113 113
Spring Rate: 6.75 9.24
Dampers (Compression): 6 5
Dampers (Extension): 4 3
Anti-Roll Bars: 5 4
Camber Angle: 0.3 1.1
Toe Angle: 0.03 0.10
DOG CLUTCH TRANSMISSION -Aston Martin DB9 6 Speed AT ( Base for DB9 LM )
ZF 6HP26 "Shift by Wire™ (SBW)"
Install all power parts
Set Default
Set Final to 2.900
Set Auto Max Speed at 420kmh / 261mph
Adjust each gear :
1st 4.170
2nd 2.340
3rd 1.520
4th 1.140
5th 0.870
6th 0.690
Set Final : 3.154
DOG CLUTCH TRANSMISSION -Aston Martin DB9 6 Speed MT
Graziano 6 MT with Integrated Shifter Bellcrank System (Cable Operated)
Install all power parts
Set Default
Set Auto Max Speed at 330kmh / 205mph
Adjust each gear :
1st 3.150
2nd 1.970
3rd 1.440
4th 1.150
5th 0.940
6th 0.760
Set Final : 3.540
LSD - Medium Lock LSD
Initial Torque : 12
Acceleration Sensitivity: 24
Braking Sensitivity: 8
Brake Balance:
5/6 ( personal BB) or for ABS 0 wheel : 4/5, for ABS 1 - feel free to use your preferred brake balance. I recommend to run 1 click higher at the rear. Recommend 3/4 for Racing Brakes Kit.
Recommended setting for DS3 user :
Steering sensitivity at +1 or +2, all aids off, except ABS 1 ( if not comfortable with ABS 0 ) with 5/6 brake balance as starting point.
Notes :
Notes coming soon
Aston Martin DB9 LM only comes in Sarthe Silver, 6AT and Sports Pack as standard fitment with clear rear lights and red brake caliper. Only 69 DB9 LM ever built.
The replay is with Aston Martin DB9 6AT Sports Pack on CS, 1:27s at Big Willow.
I'm not the biggest fan of Aston Martin cars. I don't know why. They're gorgeous vehicles to look at. They place a premium on luxury, which I personally find incredibly appealing. Still, I've never gone gaga for Aston Martin cars in the past. In fact, before this build sheet was published, I only owned the V12 Vantage (and the stupid VGT car which is free).
My assessment of the Aston Martin DB9 SP (I drove the 6MT configuration with 124mm ride height) began on the roads of La Sierra, a track that I feel really puts a car through the paces. 16+ miles of road has changed my opinion on the Aston Martin cars in GT6 permanently. I had an absolute ball driving this DB9 around La Sierra! I know what I'm about to say is quite ridiculous, but what can I say? We get spoiled in GT6...Anyway, 444 HP didn't seem like a lot when I was spec'ing this car out. It's quite plump at 1807 kg, but it honestly doesn't feel that heavy while driving it. Maybe it's because of the sub-500hp engine, but the weight is not a hindrance to the DB9's performance at all, unlike the Aventador which does feel heavy when spec'd out properly with Ridox's build instructions.
Handling feels quite neutral with a touch of understeer, however, I learned that I could prevent that understeer with a quick touch of brake before many corners. I think throwing the weight forward briefly on turn in and then powering out with your foot to the floor keeps the DB9 SP planted perfectly. You'll even notice the rear end will like to come out and play from time to time, especially in 2nd gear.
Brakes feel very nice in this car. I ran with a 5/6 brake balance though I did try 6/6 for about half of a lap. As always, go with what feels best for you. The Comfort Soft tires provide tremendous grip around La Sierra. Sport Hard tires must feel like the car is glued to the road.
I definitely foresee a lot of miles adding up on my DB9 SP odometer...She's just a lot of fun - not too much power. Not too little. Just a very well balanced machine all around. 👍
Mmmm....Me and my Ferrari Daytona have been having a blast around La Sierra! Ridox, you really set this suspension up well. I'm about to take it around the Nordschleife to really test it, but I have a ton of confidence that she'll handle the bumps of the Green Hell just fine. 👍 No complaints at all, so far... I've been driving on Comfort Soft, but I probably should put Comfort Medium on this car.
I tried joining...It says the room is full... The room is set to allow only 2 people in.
I tried joining...It says the room is full... The room is set to allow only 2 people in.
Oh, I'm so sorry. When I opened the room I thought I'll stay in, about 10 min...Sorry, my bad I didn't know that Danbojte had left the room ( it was fixed host ) , so no more practice at SSR7.
Hey, I'm sorry. It supposed to be a quick test only for the fuel wear. I didn't expect visitors ... @ALB123 it's always a pleasure to race with you, my friend.I get it...I get it... No one wanted the American in the practice room. That's okay!! It didn't hurt my feelings that much. It's not like I spent the last 20 minutes crying my eyes out, balled up in the fetal position or anything...
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I know @danbojte! I was just kidding. Seriously...I was just joking around. I've actually been on the phone off and on, so I don't really know how much driving I could have even done with you guys. 👍Hey, I'm sorry. It supposed to be a quick test only for the fuel wear. I didn't expect visitors ... @ALB123 it's always a pleasure to race with you, my friend.
That's a sweet looking car, the Hyundai Genesis 3.8. I have one already, but I think I'll go buy another for this setup. 👍
As far as I remember, this is a great potential car.
I took my new Ridox Replica Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R-Spec around Nordschleife... I noticed the rear likes to come out and play quite easily in 2nd and even 3rd gear! This was with Comfort Soft tires. I usually run 1 grade higher around the Green Hell. Comfort Medium will probably be the compound I run most often with this car, but for some reason when I'm going around Nordschleife, I need a little more grip - I don't know if it's a mental thing, or what...but I do.
I think the car drives fine on the stock differential. Just be a little bit cautious with your throttle inputs in 2nd gear if not driving in a straight line - I think that's a fairly basic way to drive many cars. Brakes feel totally fine. Transmission is good. There is a lot to like about this car! 👍 Perhaps we will find it in the fan club lineup some day?
See! Now you know that I really DO drive these things and test them properly!! Actually, it's more of a testament to how well you build these replicas. See, this is why I like driving your replicas - the cars tend to drive very close to their real world counterpart. I don't want to drive a Hyundai Genesis 3.8 in GT6 that someone tuned to have uber amounts of grip in 2nd & 3rd gear on full throttle. Sure, I'll probably set a quicker lap time, but it will no longer be a Hyundai Genesis, in my opinion.CM is the closest tire to the real car ( cornering speed at Streets of Willow ) The car does love to drift on 2nd to 3rd gear
Here is the Car & Driver Test Report and take a note of the tester remarks about the car at the bottom
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See! Now you know that I really DO drive these things and test them properly!! Actually, it's more of a testament to how well you build these replicas. See, this is why I like driving your replicas - the cars tend to drive very close to their real world counterpart. I don't want to drive a Hyundai Genesis 3.8 in GT6 that someone tuned to have uber amounts of grip in 2nd & 3rd gear on full throttle. Sure, I'll probably set a quicker lap time, but it will no longer be a Hyundai Genesis, in my opinion.
I do have a question. With the Hyundai Genesis you said: The updated 2013 Genesis 3.8 has better front camber adjustment allowing optimal 1.5 camber for spirited driving. The factory OEM camber at the front starts at 0.5. Does that mean we could use anything between -1.5 and -0.5 for front camber? Or does that mean that we must choose either -1.5 or -0.5 for front camber?
I've only driven it around Nurburgring GP/D, Nordschleife and I just did the Seasonal Event around Big Willow. I never, ever drive at Streets of Willow unless I have to - like for a Seasonal Event. I don't know why. It's certainly a challenging, technical course. Maybe I'm just a big wimp!
Anyway, back to the topic at hand. I set my car up with -1.5 degrees of front camber. I'll try -0.5 degrees, but I have a feeling I won't find that to be enough. I only asked the question out of curiosity, not because I was having problems with the -1.5 degrees in your build sheet. You know me...I like to setup my cars exactly as the replica dictates. Occasionally, I will see you offer someone advice on how to tweak the car to better suit their driving style and I'm always like "NO! No, you can't change that...If you bought a (insert car name here) you'd just have to get used to it. So, get used to it!!"
Speaking of changes...I greatly preferred the stock alignment of the Sirocco R that we're using in the race this morning. You recommended that we switch to the "Loose" setup and now I'm 1.0-1.5s slower!! @danbojte says he's faster with it. Maybe because he's a better driver than me...The strange thing is, I DO prefer my cars to be on the loose side, but maybe this particular Volkswagen is just too loose for me...I don't know.
I'm so awful with ABS=0, it doesn't really matter what my settings are. Obviously, I love the Fan Club and I love all your tunes and I love all the people in the Ridox/Fan Club/EAG world...but I don't like driving ABS=0 at all. I do it because it's a rule, but that's it. I thought I would give it a go, like outside of the Fan Club, but then I figured "why?" most of the cars I drive do have ABS in real life, so why should I turn it off on those particular cars? Granted, the fan club race events are different -- its a rule, so I will abide by it -- but in my personal driving, I will stick to ABS=1.The loose setup should be easier to drive and friendlier to the front tires ( less push ), try to adjust the brake balance if you having over rotation under braking. Lower rear brake a bit
No ABS, because in GT6 the ABS isn't just ABS.I'm so awful with ABS=0, it doesn't really matter what my settings are. Obviously, I love the Fan Club and I love all your tunes and I love all the people in the Ridox/Fan Club/EAG world...but I don't like driving ABS=0 at all. I do it because it's a rule, but that's it. I thought I would give it a go, like outside of the Fan Club, but then I figured "why?" most of the cars I drive do have ABS in real life, so why should I turn it off on those particular cars? Granted, the fan club race events are different -- its a rule, so I will abide by it -- but in my personal driving, I will stick to ABS=1.