RVV Motor Works - White Knight - 10/02/10

[Rotary Junkie]

Meh, it can do high-points, however the handling is good considering it's an S13 and nothing in comparison to the more thoroughbred Japanese sports cars.

 

[EA11R]

I'll likely try this one, just because it seems so useful, and I've already got one in my garage.

But, I also feel like I owe the folks at MFT a review, since I've not given them one recently. MR-2 looks tasty, too. When I get back to my DFP setup during the weekdays, I'll be able to get something done.

 

[Vince247]

I'm hoping someone will test my beastial Escort, because it's also quite useful on these rally races. Especially on Citta d' Aria, where it has been tuned for.

 

[Spec M]

RJ, i'll have that Supra review up in a couple hours. Right now putting the finishing touches on a couple other cars.

 

[VTiRoj]

Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg ZR ’97

Parts List
Sports exhaust & air filter
Racing brakes kit
Brake controller
Stage 1 NA tuning
Port Polish
Engine Balancing
Racing chip
Transmission / Fully customisable
Triple clutch
Racing Flywheel
Variable LSD
Fully customisable suspension
Sports / Soft tyres (S3)
Weight reduction: Stage 3
Increase Rigidity
Body Rigidity Refresher Plan
Oil change
Wheels – (optional)

The Setup

SUSPENSION:
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Spring Rate:-------7.5/5.0
Ride Height:-------99/99
Shock Bound:-------7/6
Shock Rebound:-----8/7
Camber:------------1.0/1.5
Toe:---------------(-2)/-1
Stabilizers:-------2/4
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Transmission:
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Autoset to 10. Then set ratios and final.
Ratios of: [2.529/1.779/1.337/1.081/0.908/0.792]
Final of 4.500.

LSD/Downforce and others:
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LSD: 20/30/5

Brake Balance: 6/8

Ballast Weight: 0kg

Ballast Balance: 0 (neutral)

Downforce: 0/0

Aids: None at all
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Notes:
This light tune up turns the Mirage into the hot hatch it was supposed to be. Keeping the engine naturally aspirated and tuning the suspension for pure handling, this Mirage will embarrass the likes of the Civic Type R, Golf GTi and the 206 RC. The wheelspin in this car is barely noticeable, with only slight throttle control in 1st gear you can launch this car smoke free from a standstill. A perfect car for the smaller race series where handling is more important than power.

 

[Spec M]

Toyota Supra 3.0GT Turbo A '88 Review​

First and foremost I'd like to say in realife this car has been very appealing to me. Im considering purchasing one (among many others) later in the fall. I disagree with you on the stock setting though. I think this is a desent handling machine considering its an '88 and has sort of a weight disadvantage. But anyway I really have nothing bad to say about this setup. The car does whatever I need it to with out effort. Turn-in is good, and theres no understeer or oversteer worth mentioning. I took it for a spin on Deep Forest a few times and felt as if it was tuned particularly for that course. Its a simple car to drive and can easily make a novice driver seem seasoned. I rate this car overall a 9/10. Its a cool simple drive that doesn't need technique, the car does exactly what you need it to.

 

[VTiRoj]

Glad to see you liked the Supra!

Performs exactly as I intended it to, gotta love the old girl. She's 1 year older than me though...

While it wasnt specifically tuned for Deep Forest (infact it never went there during tuning ) but it is tuned to be controllable on the bumpy tracks, Nurburgring included. Seems it works well on Deep Forest too!

Thanks for the review anyhow, means alot to me and the Supra!

If you ever have a tune request, feel free to send it my way. 👍

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

She's 2 years older than me, you old codgers

 

[VTiRoj]

Honda Civic 1.5 VTi ’79 (Honda Civic 1500 3door CX ’79)

Parts List
Racing exhaust & air filter
Racing brakes kit
Brake controller
Stage 3 NA tuning
Port Polish
Engine Balancing
Racing chip
Transmission / Fully customisable
Triple clutch
Racing Flywheel
Variable LSD
Fully customisable suspension
Sports / Soft tyres (S3)
Weight reduction: Stage 3
Increase Rigidity
Wheels – (optional)

The Setup

SUSPENSION:
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Spring Rate:-------8.0/4.0
Ride Height:-------109/109
Shock Bound:-------4/5
Shock Rebound:-----6/6
Camber:------------1.0/1.5
Toe:---------------(-2)/-1
Stabilizers:-------4/1
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Transmission:
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Autoset to 10. Then set ratios and final.
Ratios of: [2.051/1.458/1.121/0.932/0.784/0.684]
Final of 3.900.

LSD/Downforce and others:
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LSD: 7/30/5

Brake Balance: 6/8

Ballast Weight: 0kg

Ballast Balance: 0 (neutral)

Downforce: 0/0

Aids: None at all
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Notes:
What originally started life as a shopping cart, can now enjoy the thrills of 100mph cornering. This ’79 Civic was stripped of everything that didn’t relate to grip, handling and power. Want to go shopping? Take the Accord, or the Odyssey. You cant put shopping in a rollcaged boot and expect the eggs not to break. The wheezy little 1.5 litre engine was given the full Mugen treatment. Full engine tune including a conversion to EFI takes power and torque into the 170 range. This is more than enough to send the 709kg Civic round corners faster than the newer hot hatches can. Now we can't rewrite history and slap a Type R badge on it to represent its ability, so we did one better. Say hello to the Civic VTi '79!

Big thanks to Rotary Junkie for the LSD, and I don’t mean drugs.

 

[Spec M]

RJ: You have any suggestions on what I should take for a spin?

 

[Rotary Junkie]

My Sileighty and 1985 RX-7 (The Grey Ghost) need reviews, as well as Vince's Escort.

 

[Leonidae]

damned GT5P, robbing our customers..

 

[VTiRoj]

My Sileighty and 1985 RX-7 (The Grey Ghost) need reviews, as well as Vince's Escort.

Dont forget my Mirage and my VTi.

 

[Mr.Void]

I've tested out Junkie's Gray Ghost and all I have to say is: wow.

Even though I've been playing GT4 since mid 2006, I always had trouble understanding the "drift" physics and dynamics in this game. I've been around cars and drifting in real life for some time now and (especially after playing LFS for long time too, where the suspension setting is much more closer to the real thing) I had a tendency to set up cars the way I'm used to from reality.

So when I looked at your set, especially the spring rate figures, I asked my self "is this for real?".

Hell, it is and it's pretty damn good! Though I would prefer some minor changes (ie. I personally dont really like the zenki FC), the pure performance of the car was staggering.

I really need to study the local drifting setups more, I was about to release my own drift car, but after driving yours I realized I need to do some serious changes.

So, to sum it all up:
+ Purist handling. Its simply amazing how this thing performs IMO
- Could use extra +20hp, but I understand the way you build this car and I don't really see it as a drawback

97/100 from me.

(this isn't much of a review, but I really felt like I had to share my opinion. )

 

[Rotary Junkie]

That qualifies as a review however. Most people don't do half that.

So, if you ever want anything tuned, don't hesitate to ask.

 

[Vince247]

damned GT5P, robbing our customers..

True, but hey everything has a beginning and an end..

And still the true tuners/racers/reviewers out there will be here still for some time, at least untill GT5 comes out.

 

[VTiRoj]

”The Bread Van” (Subaru Impreza Sport Wagon WRX STi Version VI (GF) ‘99)

Parts List
Racing brakes kit
Brake controller
Port Polish
Engine Balancing
Racing chip
Transmission / Fully customisable
Triple clutch
Racing Flywheel
Carbon driveshaft
Stage 1 turbine kit
Sports intercooler
Fully customisable suspension
Sports / Soft tyres (S3)
Body Rigidity Refresher Plan - (High mileage cars ONLY)
Oil change - (High mileage cars ONLY)
Wheels – (Any gold Subaru wheel)

The Setup

SUSPENSION:
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Spring Rate:-------7.5/5.0
Ride Height:-------125/125
Shock Bound:-------3/2
Shock Rebound:-----5/5
Camber:------------1.5/2.0
Toe:---------------(-2)/-1
Stabilizers:-------3/4
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Transmission:
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Autoset to 5. Then set ratios and final.
Ratios of: [3.500/2.400/1.733/1.428/1.217/1.068]
Final of 3.750.

LSD/Downforce and others:
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LSD: Default

Brake Balance: 5/6

Ballast Weight: 0kg

Ballast Balance: 0 (neutral)

Downforce: 0/0

Aids: None at all
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Notes:
The Bread Van of Amalfi, probably the fastest Bread Van ever. In stock form it’s hard to fault the Impreza Wagon. But still, it didn’t stop us from giving it a refresh and a good tune to make it even better. Since this Impreza is used as a delivery van, we kept the suspension soft and comfortable, while giving the Impreza better road holding and making it more controllable. We don’t want to break the bread now do we? The engine was given an overhaul, with a larger turbo and intercooler to boost up power. The brakes were upgraded to higher spec Brembo items, with the brake bias set slightly to the rear for those downhill runs. The transmission was upgraded to make sure the Impreza doesn’t run out of steam going uphill, too. We didn’t weight reduce the Impreza since its supposed to be a daily driven car and not a track day special, so 5 people and their loafs of bread can enjoy a high speed run around Costa di Amalfi.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Cool car. I already promised a review of shoman's though, and I don't really feel like buying 2.

 

[VTiRoj]

Mercedes 190E “RS Cosworth” (Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 – 16 Evolution II ’91)

Parts List
Racing exhaust & air filter
Racing brakes kit
Brake controller
Stage 3 NA tuning
Port Polish
Engine Balancing
Racing chip
Transmission / Fully customisable
Triple clutch
Racing Flywheel
Variable LSD
Carbon driveshaft
Fully customisable suspension
Sports / Soft tyres (S3)
Weight reduction: Stage 3
Increase Rigidity

The Setup

SUSPENSION:
--------------------------------------------------------------
Spring Rate:-------8.0/7.7
Ride Height:-------63/63
Shock Bound:-------6/5
Shock Rebound:-----8/8
Camber:------------3.0/2.0
Toe:---------------(-2)/0
Stabilizers:-------5/5
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Transmission:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Autoset to 15. Then set ratios and final.
Ratios of: [3.107/2.120/1.565/1.230/1.000]
Final of 3.160.

LSD/Downforce and others:
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LSD: 25/20/15

Brake Balance: 4/5

Ballast Weight: 0kg

Ballast Balance: 0 (neutral)

Downforce: 13/18

Aids: None at all
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Notes:
When most people see the 190E Evolution II, they see a Mercedes 190E with a Combat Kit. Something spawned from a ricer catalogue. But for those who know what the Evolution II is, the huge spoiler and wide wings aren’t for show, it’s to give the 190E a drag coefficient of 0.29. That spoiler does create downforce, so a ricer it is not. The 2.5 litre motor was developed by Cosworth, a company well known for its motor racing expertise and those crazy Ford RS Cosworth road cars. However, we picked up where Cosworth left off, by chipping the motor, and doing some high stage NA work. The result is 5bhp shy of 400bhp. On a light RWD chassis such as this, that’s more than enough. The suspension was tuned to give the 190E a Touring Car stance and handling performance. Low ride height and a fair amount of camber keeps a good look whilst helping the 190E take corners at speeds that most BMWs would wet themselves at. Like any 400bhp RWD car, this 190E will want to slide a bit in 2nd gear, although we kept it to a minimum and its actually quite controllable. Since Mercedes didn’t want to shout about how their engine was developed by the British, we decided to shout on their behalf. So say hello, to the Mercedes-Benz 190E RS Cosworth.

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Very very nice new car.

 

[Skygrasper550]

hey, the bread van!! that car has yet to make another appearance in my *uhuurm* race report.., since you got me into buying that Impreza Wagon, i'll try it out. so that makes my list:

MFT's Toyota MR2 AW11
RCV's Subaru Impreza Wagon GF

@ nd 4 holden spd - pardon me if a made a review list the same as you did..,

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

hey, the bread van!! that car has yet to make another appearance in my *uhuurm* race report.., since you got me into buying that Impreza Wagon, i'll try it out. so that makes my list:

MFT's Toyota MR2 AW11
RCV's Subaru Impreza Wagon GF

@ nd 4 holden spd - pardon me if a made a review list the same as you did..,

It does get troublesome to remember where you made promises. I'm really struggling to even get GT4 time in. Today, well, I woke up still half drunk at a mate's place. Ate breakfast at a McDonalds (suprisingly good too), went home, before a friend came over, and we played some GTA IV, then he left in the arvo. I forget what happened then (hey, I only had 4hrs sleep on a cement floor last night), then the Sunday night TV shows came on, and by the time that was done the GT4/PS2 TV was taken until just now (late night time). So I had to play GT5.

 

[VTiRoj]

hey, the bread van!! that car has yet to make another appearance in my *uhuurm* race report.., since you got me into buying that Impreza Wagon, i'll try it out. so that makes my list:

Have fun with it.

I can't wait for its appearance.

Edit: New gearing as of 05/05/08. .2 faster down the 400m.

 

[TheBook]

"The bread's not broke, I just scared the yeast out of it."

Seriously, this thing is scary fast. It will vault itself right into corners and fly right out of them like there's no tomorrow. Well, except for one-you have to be more careful on the jump right before the 4th hairpin. Don't, and you get (at best) massive understeer or (at worst) a piece of the wall.
On higher-speed corners, all you have to do is tap the brakes and instantly mash the gas, and it'll get just sideways enough for you to get around, while simultaneously scaring the crap out of whatever passengers you have. It'll also get tail-happy out of the 3 smallest hairpins if you like the throttle, but it creates some absolutely lurid drifts (which, of course, makes for some great Photomode material). Overall, one awesome sleeper car, and a great thing to go and scare your friends with.

Score: 96/100

 

[VTiRoj]

"The bread's not broke, I just scared the yeast out of it."

Best line I've heard for a good while. :tup:



Thanks for the review, good to see you liked it and by the sounds of it, had some damn good fun too.

As always, 1 review = 1 tuning request. Feel free to cash it in whenever you like. 👍

 

[Vince247]

Facts:

387 HP
1056 Kg
0-60 in 5.906 seconds
1/4 mile in 13.4 seconds
top speed: 305 km/h (180mph+-)
WPR: 2.7

Parts List:

Semi-Racing Exhaust
Brake Balance Controller
Port polish
Engine Balancing
Racing Chip
FC Transmission
Triple Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon driveshaft
Stage 2 turbine kit
Large racing intercooler
FC suspension
S2's (S3's optional)
Weight reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Refresher Plan
Oil change

The Setup

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.5/5.0
Ride Height: 105/105
Bound: 5/4
Rebound: 6/6
Camber: 2.2/1.1
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission:

Final to 5.500. Then set autoset, final and ratios.
Autoset: 1
Final of 2.950.
Ratios of: [2.906/2.148/1.710/1.420/1.196/1.000]

LSD: 10/35/7

Brake Balance: 4/6

Aids: turned off

Notes:

Green Goblin Infini III, a new legend in the make. Can compete with the Dodge Viper GTSR Concept and the Nissan R390 Road Car, which I got to know from a challenging race at Tokyo R246. Just put it on level 6, and off you go!

The car has been tuned to blast at high speed. This is a way to survive on the "Wangan", the longest straight highway of Japan, which is filled with high powered Devils.

 

[Vince247]

It's great to see how many reviews we get here lately...

 

[Rotary Junkie]

Or the lack thereof...

 

[Vince247]

While others almost have too much reviews, which really ... me off.

 

[VTiRoj]

Oh so NOW I'm officially welcome?

I'll release a couple of cars tomorrow, one of which I'm pretty sure has never been tuned before. That should get some people at least looking...

By the way, your sigs need updating.