Time Trial Discussion

[flimmelblitz]

Took a lot of re-thinking and overcoming some resistance (the newly-bought PSVR2 made me a more sheep-ish driver, I think) but I finally got the hang of this time trial. Managed to knock my time down about 4 seconds (lol) in the course of a dozen laps and am now firmly situated in Silver territory. I don't know if I'll find the patience/motivation to push it down into Gold but I feel kind of good about achieving this Silver. It didn't seem possible at all (in VR) about a week ago.

 

[Jeje6410]

At least I hope you enjoyed the weather here!
Btw which part of the country did you visited?

then the weather was great and not too hot. It started to rain on the last day. I was in Porto. And we liked it so much that we will come back but I think more in the South.

 

[watto79]

Bonelli has retaken the top spot with a 37.657. Gold is now 40.586

 

[GlockPants]

Bonelli has retaken the top spot with a 37.657. Gold is now 40.586

My 1:40.539 lap time is in danger! I thought I was safe, I don't know how much more time I can find (if any).

 

[Sturdy]

What do we think will be a safe gold time?

I've been grinding on the controller / flat screen a lot recently, gave the Time Trial a go (15 - 20 laps ish) and best I could manage was a ~1:41.7

Tried the wheel and PSVR2, within a few laps I'd matched my controller time, and another 10 laps or so I was down to a 1:40.400. Just so much more consistent in VR (and with the wheel...) and I could just lap over and over happily, whereas the controller was just so frustrating, I am not skilled enough using it to be accurate so it just felt frustrating.

Had another go yesterday, gave it 20 laps and got to a 1:39.998, hoping that will be safe as I don't have much time over the next few days to improve it.

 

[GlockPants]

What do we think will be a safe gold time?

I've been grinding on the controller / flat screen a lot recently, gave the Time Trial a go (15 - 20 laps ish) and best I could manage was a ~1:41.7

Tried the wheel and PSVR2, within a few laps I'd matched my controller time, and another 10 laps or so I was down to a 1:40.400. Just so much more consistent in VR (and with the wheel...) and I could just lap over and over happily, whereas the controller was just so frustrating, I am not skilled enough using it to be accurate so it just felt frustrating.

Had another go yesterday, gave it 20 laps and got to a 1:39.998, hoping that will be safe as I don't have much time over the next few days to improve it.

I haven't been playing GT7 long, but surely anything under 1:40.000 is safe?

Were I you, I'd be concerned if the WR was getting beat by tenths each time. But so far that hasn't been the case.

 

[Gomario JSP]

What do we think will be a safe gold time?

I've been grinding on the controller / flat screen a lot recently, gave the Time Trial a go (15 - 20 laps ish) and best I could manage was a ~1:41.7

Tried the wheel and PSVR2, within a few laps I'd matched my controller time, and another 10 laps or so I was down to a 1:40.400. Just so much more consistent in VR (and with the wheel...) and I could just lap over and over happily, whereas the controller was just so frustrating, I am not skilled enough using it to be accurate so it just felt frustrating.

Had another go yesterday, gave it 20 laps and got to a 1:39.998, hoping that will be safe as I don't have much time over the next few days to improve it.

Bonelli is not going to find another half second so sub 40 should be more than save

 

[Sturdy]

Bonelli is not going to find another half second so sub 40 should be more than save

That's what I was thinking, I thought my 1:40.400 might have been a bit risky, got to a 1:40.1xx and figured that would be fine, but then was so close to the 39s I had to keep going

 

[MidnightRun85]

Bonelli has retaken the top spot with a 37.657. Gold is now 40.586

Eeesh. What's a safe silver time now then? I think I'm on 1:41.7XX ish.

 

[kowalski__1]

My .250 cushion is now down to .071

 

[watto79]

Eeesh. What's a safe silver time now then? I think I'm on 1:41.7XX ish.

Silver is currently 42.539. Your 41.7 will be absolutely fine.

 

[MidnightRun85]

Silver is currently 42.539. Your 41.7 will be absolutely fine.

Sweeeeet, thanks!

 

[Saargasm]

These Time Trials are tough - But that is the idea. They do make us ALL quicker and faster.

I do have to say, my throttle control and braking are markedly improved since really engaging with the TT's and this thread, back with the NSX Daytona

 

[aguia]

Keep Calm
Bonelli in front
Again​

 

[787Bee]

1:40.586 is the new threshold

 

[ikon_313]

At first I didn't like this current TT at all. Just wouldn't find my rythm and the Radical felt too stiff and understeery so I only put in a few stints until I barely got into gold (which didn't hold long lol). Going back to this every other day, the car felt more and more stable and fun to throw around. It gets quite quick and feels sort of like a mini LMP car or go kart with time attack aero if you carry your speed through corners with minimal coasting and get back on the throttle early. Really didn't expect to get so comfy with this combo, but managed to get under 39.5 with room left to improve. Glad I held on until it clicked. Learned quite a bit about car placement, exit speeds and flow on this one <3

 

[half_sourly]

New TT on the 27th looks like it will be the Olympic one; unless they run the usual one alongside it.

OES 2023 Top Page

Gran Turismo Official Website

www.gran-turismo.com

 

[Gomario JSP]

New TT on the 27th looks like it will be the Olympic one; unless they run the usual one alongside it.

OES 2023 Top Page

Gran Turismo Official Website

www.gran-turismo.com

Sound like fun, maby we even get some lift of snappiness frustrationess in T3 like the R8 , it hasn't got high sausages tho
but i can feel a "don't want to turn in on T14 " comming
But i hope it's Trail Mountain, it's been a while since i drove that!, i'm down!

 

[Nebuc72]

But i hope it's Trail Mountain, it's been a while since i drove that!, i'm down!

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[Gomario JSP]

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That's the olympic one, and is still a qualifying Trial and i haven't seen conformation that this replaces the original TT
Prob does indeed but with PD you never know.

 

[787Bee]

Will the Olympic time trial be even harder since there is so much at stake for the top racers? Getting within 3% might be near impossible

 

[Hasnain282]

Will the Olympic time trial be even harder since there is so much at stake for the top racers? Getting within 3% might be near impossible

Yeah it will be, the top guys will be putting a lot of effort in, also it being in a high downforce car will also spread things out

 

[Nebuc72]

That's the olympic one, and is still a qualifying Trial and i haven't seen conformation that this replaces the original TT
Prob does indeed but with PD you never know.

Ah right, I didn't realise you switched from meaning the Olympic TT to the normal one.

 

[watto79]

The last Olympic Time Trial ran alongside the normal ones (although those didn't carry credit rewards). I'd guess they'll keep them separate again and we'll still have a regular TT to earn credits from.

 

[tmtk]

Nothing fancy to report.
After another hour of rage and frustration I improved by half a tenth to 1:40.439
Which is nowhere near safe region of gold.

Will come back tomorrow for the last push.

 

[Gomario JSP]

Ah right, I didn't realise you switched from meaning the Olympic TT to the normal one.

In wasn't that clear indeed 🤣👍

 

[SnakeEyes427]

My thoughts on the Radical:

On throttle it pushs like the Exxon Valdez. Let off the throttle, suddenly you are Maverick and Goose in a flat spin, heading out to sea.

So far 1:45.728 is the best I can do.
Update: 1:44.314

251.50 miles. I have hit my crazy wall.

 

[Fezzik]

The Olympic TT is up on the Sport page now

gran-turismo.com

Gran Turismo Official Website

www.gran-turismo.com

 

[sdi_03]

The Olympic TT is up on the Sport page now

gran-turismo.com

Gran Turismo Official Website

www.gran-turismo.com

So, tuning is allowed? Or am I getting this wrong??

 

[Fezzik]

So, tuning is allowed? Or am I getting this wrong??

"settings" - think it means brake balance, downforce - those have been adjustable in some races recently