TD is on his gripe meds.
I tell you guys what. If you want to get to the top of the pile, spend a LOT of time in the untuned version and get used to it. And for the love of God, get a DF GT wheel at least. It's very close to the G25/27 and most likely the Fanatec for WAY less than it. You guys playing this with the hand controller are so hosed. And listen, real cars happen to use wheels.
Second, forget about playing this like a video game, even a PC sim. This 370Z handles a lot like a real car. This means you're going to have to pretty much start from scratch, and drop all your video game habits. Develop a feel for tackling it like your car. No flooring it most of the time. You have to have a measured gas foot and learn how to finesse it, lifting it when you turn, and gradually mashing it as you straighten out turns. Learn how to give it a light touch. Sadly, the brake is touchy like it is in Forza 3.
Figuring out those street tires is going to be crucial to having good times, and don't think you can skate with a tuned 370Z record with R3s. Both of those cars are there for a reason, and you'll be graded on both. Getting the feel of those tires, along with the snap in the Z's body as it's kind of springy, are going to be key in whittling seconds off your lap times.
Man, this blows, not having roof cam... it's there in the replay views! Cockpit cam is just nasty, and bumper is too low, so it's chase view for me. I'm not doing too bad, considering I'm seriously tired and have a splitting headache. I thought it would be a chore, and my first lap was a struggle to keep it on the road, but I'm running 463rd currently with a 1'56.211 on N3 tires. The replays look darn tasty! Much better than my performance so far. I pray that the four views get patched before the demo expires. I really want to try it with roof cam. The view is just awesome.
And now... darn it, I have to get the trash out and hit the sack. Being a bachelor munches.
Of course, if you don't like the thought of buying something used/refurbished, I couldn't blame you. But so far, everything's great on mine. And the pedals are kind of soft, but there are some ways you can make them stiffer if I'm not mistaken.
I'm going to take a nap and make a solid attack once Sony updates PS store 
