GT7 Online Time Trial/Lap Time Challenge Discussion

[TheNormsk]

So dumb question. How do you make the Celica turn without it squealing tires and sliding off into oblivion?

So far I’ve only completed one clean lap and it’s a hapless 2.30.3 something. 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

[Jordan]

This is the discussion thread for an article on GTPlanet:

Gran Turismo 7 Online Time Trial: Rally Roots Meet Racing Tarmac​

The Celica GT-FOUR is one of those cars that carries more history than its modest spec sheet suggests. Toyota’s homologation special for Group A rallying, the ST205 was born to slide through gravel stages and power over crests, not carve through Suzuka’s high-speed esses. But that’s exactly where Polyphony Digital has dropped it in GT7’s Online Time Trials this week, and the result is a time trial that asks you to be precise with a car that would rather be sideways...

 

[Gomario JSP]

Morning folks,

First look at the Celica, and what an interesting combo that is
I like it but i haven't realy cracked the code yet, Degner 2 is a struggle for me, so is getting a descent exit out of spoon and so is braking for the last chicane ( i do seem to like mowing grass on the left and sideway my way into the chinane )
It handles great though but needs some care from me in stead of Yeeeeeett

 

[Barareklam]

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Happy to be within 4 tenths after day 1, considering how scary DW is in how he attacks Suzuka😲

wait, do my eyes see double or you got both P3 and P4 with two accounts?

 

[MP81]

So dumb question. How do you make the Celica turn without it squealing tires and sliding off into oblivion?

So far I’ve only completed one clean lap and it’s a hapless 2.30.3 something. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Very, very carefully. And sometimes it's gonna do it anyway. I find it happens a lot in between Turns 1 and 2, even if it doesn't get super sideways, the second one hair of the tread touches the green, you're done for.

You basically have to wait for the weight (ha) to settle from braking and then you may proceed. Probably. Usually. Maybe. Most of the time.

 

[Metalgear9493]

wait, do my eyes see double or you got both P3 and P4 with two accounts?

I've merged the two together again. Overnight they were separated!

Unfortunately bottled an easy .7 by totally 'freezing' at the first part of final chicane, split 3 was a 637 (under a tenth off P1's split there).

I did solve a few things though, like dropping the steering sensitivity down to -2, which reduces understeer for me. And also being focussed for ever phase of each corner, and not randomly drifting off in terms of intensity during any stage. You won't be able to carry the maximum speed with slightly inferior steering angles.

Weak ABS is critical here also.

 

[MIE1992]

Got 1:08.223 at HSR, just 2.85% off the top!

 

[CosmicMinster]

Very fun combo this one, they probably should have chose the East layout for a car like this but full circuit works too I guess. Not sure what my best potential time can be here but I'm guessing a 26 flat or possibly a sub 26 but we'll see. My only issue is that chicane at the end but other than that, pretty smooth sailing.

 

[ScottPuss20]

This time trial honestly felt like a walk in the park. But I have to say, the time gaps at the top of the table are massive.

 

[MP81]

For some reason, despite still being beyond dead tired after a 7th cup of coffee today (and about to have two more closer to midnight - I'm sure the three cocktails a few hours ago at dinner helped 😆), I went back at HSR after a couple weekly challenges and...somehow improved? Down to a 1:06.633 now.

 

[ADAM18]

Was a pretty decent run overall, but messed up the final chicane and lost over a tenth there. A .3 is definitely doable. Default ABS btw.

 

[Gomario JSP]

Morning fellas,

Saterday morning runs in the Celica ofcourse!, and slowly got some understanding what approach this yeeet-machine needs, once you do it gets quite fun to throw it around.
But man I had some trouble beeing smooth on T1 and when you are slightly of your line here it hurst until Degner 1 🤨😂
But I had never had this much trouble with the last sector, 130R is scary as h*ll in this thing... rest in peace you VR guys may you pants stay clean 😅

In the end I did have a descent run, although S3 wasn't all that great and ran a tiny bit wide on the exit of the final chicane what did compromised my line a bit trying to un-squeeek the thing to the line.

Goal was getting into the 26's 😁
Well....that worked out, not to Shabbbyyyyy at all

Have a great weekend!

 

[zaxs]

This morning was good for me too, my gold time 29.806 was near silver after new swap at top.

But then I did two good laps,.608 and this one:



Now I'm much safer, but think then I can go even under. 2:29

 

[pabloprp69]

Morning fellas,

Saterday morning runs in the Celica ofcourse!, and slowly got some understanding what approach this yeeet-machine needs, once you do it gets quite fun to throw it around.
But man I had some trouble beeing smooth on T1 and when you are slightly of your line here it hurst until Degner 1 🤨😂
But I had never had this much trouble with the last sector, 130R is scary as h*ll in this thing... rest in peace you VR guys may you pants stay clean 😅

In the end I did have a descent run, although S3 wasn't all that great and ran a tiny bit wide on the exit of the final chicane what did compromised my line a bit trying to un-squeeek the thing to the line.

Goal was getting into the 26's 😁
Well....that worked out, not to Shabbbyyyyy at all

Have a great weekend!

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Good lap, friend!

You described everything I've been struggling with as well. This combo feels so volatile.

T1? Hard to be smooth
Esses? Always hard to be fast
Degner 2? Tricky to rotate
Spoon is... spoon

Now, for the love of God, I don't know how to be consistent at 130R. So hard in this car.

I'm currently a tenth slower then you. My optimal is a low .7, but I can't seem to string it all together.

 

[zaxs]

As I said, I can better, though, still in 29

Didn't have a power to make video...

BTW, @ZevZoq

 

[nostradavor2]

Haven't played in months, just jumped in on Suzuka with my broken ds4.. Will 2:29.3xx be good enough?

 

[zaxs]

Haven't played in months, just jumped in on Suzuka with my broken ds4.. Will 2:29.3xx be good enough?

Of course, you have 0.5xx gap between gold and silver.

 

[Dan_Tes]

This one is fun!

 

[TheNormsk]

I got banned to the basement as my wife was having a girls night upstairs. Oh what a shame… I’m forced to play GT7 in VR so I’m oblivious to what’s going on

Went back to Suzuka and figured out the Celica. It’s pretty fun once you understand the braking and drifting.

Broke into the 27s for a respectable lap.

I think giving the car a livery made it at least 2s quicker. lol.

But I had never had this much trouble with the last sector, 130R is scary as h*ll in this thing... rest in peace you VR guys may you pants stay clean 😅

I don’t know. In VR I find 130R pretty easy. I am consistently as quick as holl01 though there.

A 20% tap on the brakes is enough to turn in and micro drift it to the Apex and then get on the power again, so you barely lost any speed.

I lose my time everywhere else.

 

[pabloprp69]

That's it for me! See you all on Thursday.

 

[bigfluffy888]

Alright! I am liking the combo of the Celica and Suzuka. There might be another tenth in me. I read some time ago that Toyota was bringing back the Celica, but I don't think they've announced anything officially... I've always been a fan and would be pretty amazing to see a modern version.

 

[Gomario JSP]

Morning Folks!

Sunday morning Suzuka time 😁
Took me a while again to get a descent split after the S'es this morning cause I couldn't realy find the right line and then degner..... both were a nightmare 🤣
But eventually did came in to the groove a bit and for once had a sort of descent exit out of Spoon to......and...... 130 was ok-ish.
But absolutely nailed the first part of the final chicane (for me) 🤣

I had a lot of trouble braking for the last chicane, ABS default seems a little better to stabilize

I'll take it

@pabloprp69 & @bigfluffy888 great times on the board buddies!

@Dan_Tes well done mate! Untouchable as always!

 

[Gomario JSP]

@Ed_Night
About that 10th place on the international board....... I would be very dissapointed again
😡😁🤣😂🤣

 

[Ed_Night]

@Ed_Night
About that 10th place on the international board....... I would be very dissapointed again
😡😁🤣😂🤣

Yeah horrible driving... again. 🥲😂

So my mission for today was, to get rid of the replay and protect other players from watching that trash lap. 😬
It was not an easy task, because i had only an window of 0.015s to play with. 😨

Had some runs that were a bit to fast at S3, but 130r was a good chance to make them invalid. 😌
Than finally an S3 in a good range... but 130r was way to fast. So i had to slow down massive for the chicane entry. 🙊
But than it was done... -0.006s improvement and P11 again... bye bye replay. 🥳🤣🤣

I'm extremely proud of myself that i managed the timing of the slow down so good, to hit exactly the 0.015s window. 😌💪

🤣🤣🤣

 

[PowerJunkie]

Morning folks,

First look at the Celica, and what an interesting combo that is
I like it but i haven't realy cracked the code yet, Degner 2 is a struggle for me, so is getting a descent exit out of spoon and so is braking for the last chicane ( i do seem to like mowing grass on the left and sideway my way into the chinane )
It handles great though but needs some care from me in stead of Yeeeeeett

My first impression was "Oh sheet, no yeeet" as soon as I hit T1 spinning into oblivion on first try

Very fun combo this one, they probably should have chose the East layout for a car like this but full circuit works too I guess. Not sure what my best potential time can be here but I'm guessing a 26 flat or possibly a sub 26 but we'll see. My only issue is that chicane at the end but other than that, pretty smooth sailing.

I swear, how you guys hit those super fast times right out the gate is amazing! My goal is break into the 26's. I got close with a 2:27.120 after figuring out T1 and 130R. I started getting the 'fun' feeling after calming down on inputs with this one.

For some reason, despite still being beyond dead tired after a 7th cup of coffee today (and about to have two more closer to midnight - I'm sure the three cocktails a few hours ago at dinner helped 😆), I went back at HSR after a couple weekly challenges and...somehow improved? Down to a 1:06.633 now.

I always say, when in doubt....MORE BEER

Was a pretty decent run overall, but messed up the final chicane and lost over a tenth there. A .3 is definitely doable. Default ABS btw.

Congrats! I've been on default and managed a 2:27.120. Going to try MG's advice and give weak a try.

Good lap, friend!

You described everything I've been struggling with as well. This combo feels so volatile.

T1? Hard to be smooth
Esses? Always hard to be fast
Degner 2? Tricky to rotate
Spoon is... spoon

Now, for the love of God, I don't know how to be consistent at 130R. So hard in this car.

I'm currently a tenth slower then you. My optimal is a low .7, but I can't seem to string it all together.

Same here as you and Gomario JSP are saying, hard to be smooth, but I have been playing with braking and throttle, and it's getting better.

This one is fun!

At first, NO, but now, yeah, I think this one is going to be pretty cool.

Morning Folks!

Sunday morning Suzuka time 😁
Took me a while again to get a descent split after the S'es this morning cause I couldn't really find the right line and then degner..... both were a nightmare 🤣
But eventually did came in to the groove a bit and for once had a sort of descent exit out of Spoon to......and...... 130 was ok-ish.
But absolutely nailed the first part of the final chicane (for me) 🤣

I had a lot of trouble braking for the last chicane, ABS default seems a little better to stabilize

I'll take it

Sweeeeet time! I am trying to get there. To be honest I didn't see 26's even happening. I need to get the S's figured out, mostly 41.2 and 41.3's. And my arch enemy, the Spoon is completely unpredictable. 130R and the last chicane, not too bad for me. Now, I am trying to catch you and BigFluffy888 !

Alright! I am liking the combo of the Celica and Suzuka. There might be another tenth in me. I read some time ago that Toyota was bringing back the Celica, but I don't think they've announced anything officially... I've always been a fan and would be pretty amazing to see a modern version.

I'm getting closer! Also posted the pictures of my race rig in the Sim racing hardware forum! 😎

 

[pabloprp69]

My first impression was "Oh sheet, no yeeet" as soon as I hit T1 spinning into oblivion on first try

I swear, how you guys hit those super fast times right out the gate is amazing! My goal is break into the 26's. I got close with a 2:27.120 after figuring out T1 and 130R. I started getting the 'fun' feeling after calming down on inputs with this one.

I always say, when in doubt....MORE BEER



Congrats! I've been on default and managed a 2:27.120. Going to try MG's advice and give weak a try.


Same here as you and Gomario JSP are saying, hard to be smooth, but I have been playing with braking and throttle, and it's getting better.


At first, NO, but now, yeah, I think this one is going to be pretty cool.

Sweeeeet time! I am trying to get there. To be honest I didn't see 26's even happening. I need to get the S's figured out, mostly 41.2 and 41.3's. And my arch enemy, the Spoon is completely unpredictable. 130R and the last chicane, not too bad for me. Now, I am trying to catch you and BigFluffy888 !

I'm getting closer! Also posted the pictures of my race rig in the Sim racing hardware forum! 😎

I realized that with the esses, less is more. I am on the throttle after each apex, rather then being on and off constantly. I think the crucial part of sector 1 is setting up the car before each turn. Also, a few taps on throttle during T1 helped me tremendously.

 

[Ed_Night]

Alright, changed my mind...

...replay is available again. 🤭

Completly missed the entry of Spoon, but hey more than a week left, i still need some room for improvement. 🤪🤣

 

[PowerJunkie]

I realized that with the esses, less is more. I am on the throttle after each apex, rather then being on and off constantly. I think the crucial part of sector 1 is setting up the car before each turn. Also, a few taps on throttle during T1 helped me tremendously.

I'm implementing a little throttle while on the brake, it's working well for stability. Through the esses is just a crap shoot for me sometimes.

 

[Dan_Tes]

Alright, changed my mind...

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...replay is available again. 🤭

Completly missed the entry of Spoon, but hey more than a week left, i still need some room for improvement. 🤪🤣

Don’t worry @Ed_Night I’ll take your place! By 0.002 seconds 🙋🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ I’ve completely forgotten how to drive the final sector but the rest is doing alright, if I have time I’d love to do a 25 but I’m not sure..

 

[Metalgear9493]

Can't complain about this lap

First 1'05.9 at split 2, but then proceeded to systematically leak annoying amounts of small time at ever corner thereafter. Happy to be within 3 tenths of Adam though! Still weak ABS.