Super Tuner Car Championship Season 4

[djchon661]

Congratulations to our podium finishers!

1st

2nd

3rd

Choices, Choices, Choices.​

GT5 is a veritable wet dream of exotic and mundane cars ranging from pavement shattering muscle cars to high flying exotic super cars and everything in between. The sheer number of different cars can honestly be overwhelming at times.

Well, prepare to be overwhelmed.​

This season you’re in charge of what you take to track. Each event will have a set of general regulations and it's up to you to make the right choice. Make the wrong choice and risk being demolished on the track.

Choose Carefully.​

May the best tuner win.​

EVENTS:

Race 1: Flashback Race 3/7/2012 6PM Pacific (9PM ET)

Track: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca 26+1
HP:404
Weight: 1200 kg
Drivetrain: Any
Tires: Sports Only. Any combination.
Damage: Light
Penalties: Off
Boost: Off
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption: On
Grip Reduction: Real
Draft: Weak
Aids Allowed: TCS, ABS,
Notes: We’re taking a trip back in time and using the basic regulations from the very first Super Tuner Car Championship event. Suggested Performance Point value range 490-500. STREET CARS ONLY

Race 2: Front Wheel Drive Fury 3/16/2012 Lobby opens at 6PM PT 9PM ET

Track: Circuito De Madrid 25+1
Performance Points: 450
Drivetrain: FF
Tires: Sports Only.
Damage: Light
Penalties: Off
Boost: Off
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption: On
Grip Reduction: Real
Draft: Weak
Aids Allowed: TCS, ABS,
Notes: The most dreaded of all drivetrains (at least to most of our members) is on deck. The choices here are numerous but to keep this from turning into a Honda-Fest I’m implementing a special rule. Anybody that raced a Honda/Acura the last time we had a FF race can NOT use a Honda/Acura this time around. Got it? Good. Here’s the link to refresh your memory: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5348652#post5348652 Suggested Performance Point value range: N/A PP Value is set. STREET CARS ONLY

Race 3: Mid Engine Madness

Track: Suzuka Circuit East Course 32+1
Performance Points: 480
Drivetrain: MR
Tires: Sports Only.
Damage: Light
Penalties: Off
Boost: Off
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption: On
Grip Reduction: Real
Draft: Weak
Aids Allowed: TCS, ABS,
Notes: Choices abound. Do you go for power and grab the NSX or do you figure a little Lotus or Tesla can wiggle around the turns faster. Or do you go all crazy and take a chance on an unknown like the Clio Renault Sport? Suggested Performance Point value range: N/A PP Value is set. STREET CARS ONLY

Race 4: Rally Challenge
Track: Eiger Nordwand Short Track 25+1
HP: 400
Weight: 1230 kg
Drivetrain: 4WD
Tires: Race Hard Only.
Damage: Light
Penalties: Off
Boost: Off
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption: On
Grip Reduction: Real
Draft: Weak
Aids Allowed: TCS, ABS,
Notes: Time to go somewhere the STC has never gone before: SLIDEWAYS! Multiple choices as always so choose carefully.You’re gonna have to keep your emotions in check for this race, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride! Race/Rally Cars Are Allowed! Suggested Performance Point value range: 508-600.

Race 5: Japanese Rear Wheel Drive Sports Cars
Track: Clubman Stage Route 5/ Night 37+1
Performance Points: 545
Drivetrain: FR
Tires: Race Hard Only.
Damage: Light
Penalties: Off
Boost: Off
Tire Wear/Fuel Consumption: On
Grip Reduction: Real
Draft: Weak
Aids Allowed: TCS, ABS,
Notes: The choices would seem to be narrowed down for you, until you notice the wealth of Japanese rear wheel drive cars GT5 offers. Where do your loyalties lie? Japanese Vehicles ONLY! Suggested Performance Point value range: N/A PP Value is set. STREET CARS ONLY

For specific rules and regulations regarding qualifying and racing check out this thread:

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6683953#post6683953

 

[djchon661]

S4 R1 Results

S4 R2 Results

S4 R3

S4 R4

S4 R5

Total Points

 

[NCRthree]

It's baaaack! Thanks DJ. Some of these look pretty challenging.

 

[AllinWitJT]

Here we go. Looks good.

 

[djchon661]

It's baaaack! Thanks DJ. Some of these look pretty challenging.

Some of these races will be difficult but its all in fun and I hope everybody enjoys these events. I figured we had been running a TON of one make lately so I wanted to mix it up.

Another thing I like with this seasons format is just going around car shopping and testing out cars. Its going to be difficult balancing the time between selecting cars and then tuning them.

Oh and here's the updated sign up sheet:

1. xR0ADRASHx
2. ALLInWitJT
3. djchon661
4. Godangit
5. cBcvaBch
6. E46Envy
7. thlogan
8. boshuter
9. Scorpion
10. ncrthree
11. Brettcee
12. Itoss69
13. mike46and2

Slots 14 to 16 are Reserve only.
14. DA6righthand
15. Reserve
16. Reserve

 

[djchon661]

I'm also thinking about writing race recaps again (like so: http://supertunercar.webs.com/apps/blog/show/7523535-road-ster-rage-) but I'm not sure how many people read my recaps. If you think I should write the recaps let me know. Thanks!

 

[NCRthree]

I used to love those recaps! You're such a good photographer too.

 

[djchon661]

I used to love those recaps! You're such a good photographer too.

Thanks ncr, I appreciate it.

I had so much free time back then, it was easy for me to spend all day working on pics and recaps.

 

[Scorpion0001]

This sounds great.
I have one question, can we attach rear downforce wings?

 

[djchon661]

This sounds great.
I have one question, can we attach rear downforce wings?

Yes.

Are you going to run the beemer this time around?

 

[thlogan]

Awesome! The STC is back! So is Logan. I'm going to be very busy in March and won't have much time to practice, but I don't care. I need me some STC!👍 I hope Ito is in. Otherwise, it may get lonely waaaay back there.

 

[djchon661]

Awesome! The STC is back! So is Logan. I'm going to be very busy in March and won't have much time to practice, but I don't care. I need me some STC!👍 I hope Ito is in. Otherwise, it may get lonely waaaay back there.

I'm happy to hear that Logan! Don't worry I'll keep you company in the back. Btw what did you race the first time around?

 

[thlogan]

Man, that was a while ago. I think I was in a Beemer. What ever it was, it sure got beat on by that lpdigit guy. Clean, he was not. Ah, the memories!

 

[djchon661]

Man, that was a while ago. I think I was in a Beemer. What ever it was, it sure got beat on by that lpdigit guy. Clean, he was not. Ah, the memories!

Lol that was not the cleanest race I have been in lol. So you had the beemer? I could have swore it was scorp...i'm bringing back my 89 300ZX. Hope I do better than my first time.

 

[thlogan]

Oh, and I thought the race recaps were great. Although, I admit , after they were posted, I would always quickly scan down to the bottom to see what you said about my lousy performance. You were usually pretty kind. If you have the time, I think you should continue ( including the kind part )

 

[Scorpion0001]

psst I had the green Audi S4 right behind you in the picture above round one stats...

 

[djchon661]

Are you guys going to use the same cars?

 

[AllinWitJT]

Are we allowed to use road cars by Amuse or Opera garages for example?

 

[djchon661]

Are we allowed to use road cars by Amuse or Opera garages for example?

Spoon, Trial, Amuse, HKS, Opera and all the rest are not allowed. Neither are concept cars this season.

 

[ciccillo71]

hello , i would like to take part but i guess it's too late .. anyway , i am new to gtplanet , may i need some admission test to race in open events ?

 

[boshuter]

Some interesting choices in cars/tracks this season 👍 I don't see myself doing well in most of these races, but it should be fun.

Is the Eiger Nordwand Short Track a rally track? I don't think I've ever been on that track unless it was in a license test or special even in Aspec.

 

[djchon661]

hello , i would like to take part but i guess it's too late .. anyway , i am new to gtplanet , may i need some admission test to race in open events ?

I'm sorry ciccillo but with the nature of online play being what it is right now, we are only accepting racers from the U.S.

Thanks for your interest though!

 

[djchon661]

Some interesting choices in cars/tracks this season 👍 I don't see myself doing well in most of these races, but it should be fun.

Is the Eiger Nordwand Short Track a rally track? I don't think I've ever been on that track unless it was in a license test or special even in Aspec.

Eiger Nordwand Short Track is not a dirt track. I wanted to get you guys out of your comfort zones but I figured actual dirt track racing was a little too far. I'm still debating whether I should make this track a weather change track. I mean we are going to be driving Rally cars.

Who's in favor of running this track in weather change?

 

[AllinWitJT]

Eiger Nordwand Short Track is not a dirt track. I wanted to get you guys out of your comfort zones but I figured actual dirt track racing was a little too far. I'm still debating whether I should make this track a weather change track. I mean we are going to be driving Rally cars.

Who's in favor of running this track in weather change?

I don't mind either way.

 

[E46Envy]

Eiger Nordwand Short Track is not a dirt track. I wanted to get you guys out of your comfort zones but I figured actual dirt track racing was a little too far. I'm still debating whether I should make this track a weather change track. I mean we are going to be driving Rally cars.

Who's in favor of running this track in weather change?

I vote for weather change. I've never done it but it sounds fun.

 

[AllinWitJT]

Are ROAD CARS allowed? The Skyline LM Road Car or Nissan 390 Road Car for example.

 

[djchon661]

Are ROAD CARS allowed? The Skyline LM Road Car or Nissan 390 Road Car for example.

Road versions of Race cars are not allowed. Cars such as the R390 or Toyota road car were made in very limited amounts in order to have the race (and real) version of the car to meet homologation rules for various real world race series. As for the Skyline LM Road Car, I'm not sure if it is a real car or a GT concept vehicle. I would have to err on the side of caution and not allow that vehicle.

If anybody has any other specific car questions send me a PM and we can discuss it in private.

EDIT:
Looks like the Skyline LM Road Car was a one off to qualify it for GT racing in the 1996 LeMans. That car will be prohibited. Source:
http://www.supercars.net/cars/3645.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DMIj1RIO_Q

 

[cbcvabch]

it dose not rain at that track it snows

 

[AllinWitJT]

it dose not rain at that track it snows

Let's do it!

 

[xR0ADRASHx]

Please tell me it doesn't get dark too.