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Such an amazing shot of the Cuda. The shot is actually far too good for the car, it has, in no way, deserved to starr in such a great picture.
Such an amazing shot of the Cuda. The shot is actually far too good for the car, it has, in no way, deserved to starr in such a great picture.
You have to admit it looks the part of a muscle car. Even if it doesn't drive like it. Or then again maybe it does. After watching those old movies where the big American cars are sliding about, perhaps it's the only one with the correct handling.Such an amazing shot of the Cuda. The shot is actually far too good for the car, it has, in no way, deserved to starr in such a great picture.
That is a very interesting thought there. Muscle cars show how the games physics are nowhere near perfect because they usually handle far too good (in untuned - stock condition and low grip tyres). I remember seeing a car review from 1971 or '72 where they tested a Dodge Challenger and imediately re-done the manouvres they did in the film where they were on a small course going around pylons. Man even if you screwed around with extra ballast, no-abs and zero brake balance on comfort hards, it didn't come close to all the body roll and crazy steering inputs the guy in the film needed to perform to circle the car around that track.You have to admit it looks the part of a muscle car. Even if it doesn't drive like it. Or then again maybe it does. After watching those old movies where the big American cars are sliding about, perhaps it's the only one with the correct handling.
I still like the Cuda - offline!
(I haven't had chance to retest it online yet.)
I remember seeing a car review from 1971 or '72 where they tested a Dodge Challenger and imediately re-done the manouvres they did in the film where they were on a small course going around pylons. Man even if you screwed around with extra ballast, no-abs and zero brake balance on comfort hards, it didn't come close to all the body roll and crazy steering inputs the guy in the film needed to perform to circle the car around that track.
You have to admit it looks the part of a muscle car. Even if it doesn't drive like it. Or then again maybe it does. After watching those old movies where the big American cars are sliding about, perhaps it's the only one with the correct handling.
I still like the Cuda - offline!
(I haven't had chance to retest it online yet.)
It's really funny as an American (as I sit here typing listening to Guns N' Roses) to see what you guys think of American cars. I'm only 16, so I get my license soon, and of course the dream is to own a '65 Mustang or a Plymouth Cuda. I love the classic American muscle car: loud, bold lines, and just an overall beast. Then of course, there's also classic European luxury: high-end, sporty, sleek cars with a long history of performance and elegance. My Dad's friend's dad owns some expensive, really fast muscle cars, and he took my Dad out on a drive one day. So they pull up to a stoplight, and the guy turns to my Dad and says, "I'm gonna put a $100 bill on the dash, and then floor it when the light turns green. If you can reach it, it's yours." My Dad said he couldn't move his face hahaha
Anyways, it's just interesting to see a different perspective on my own culture.
this category reached its peak when Dealer Team Vauxhall (DTV) entered "Baby Bertha" for the incomparable Gerry Marshall. In the next series we are replicating James Hunt's winning year driving the Camaro in the Avon Tour of Britain 1973 and paying tribute to Gerry (winner of 650 races!) by re-naming the Horst Kwech Trophy in his honour. Enjoy this short clip of the masterful Gerry Marshall at work in the DTV Super Saloon "Baby Bertha":
What are you talking about? There usually is some contact at turn 1 the first lap, happens. Miki hit you from the back at turn2 and 4 because you braked very early, happens. Same as you did to me, because the Cuda had very poor brakes. On lap 2 you passed me at turn 2 because I got wide out on track (still touched me), happens. And on the last corner before the straight you just headed right into George's side, causing him to almost spin out and yourself to slow down (penalty?). Then you completely messed up the pit entry which you decided to perform on lap 2 (?), hitting a barrier. You made the pitstop and then retired before even being back on track.
We have all been through those situations and they are not nice, I once broke a headset in half by throwing it around because of something like this. I hate contact, especially those bumps from the back, and I can get very angry over it. But retire? C'mon man. You had pole, meaning you was fast in your Camaro, so you had all the possibillities open to recover and win or get a podium finish.
We have new drivers who need some time to accommodate to longer races using consistency and patience instead of 2 lap Tsukuba sprints where people play "Ralf Schumacher" to get a chance to win. On the other hand, at the time of the real Trans Am era we are recreating, it wasn't exactly clean racing by many drivers.
Sick_Cylinder has already adressed these issues a few posts back, though. He wants everyone to race clean.
I'd rather we'd turn off the ghosts for TranAm 1&2 and maybe leave it for the 7's. With extra penalty for people who repeatedly disrespect the standards set up by Sick_Cylinder.
Yep, that's him. Thank you mate, you're awesome!Could this be the member and tuning garage you're looking for @Flaco13 ? (GK?)
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/thre...p-updated-06-10-14.291743/page-2#post-9052804
Newdriver2!
You're welcome. And. well done!I took a chance and qualified last on the first race, I wanted to take it easy and thought that I might be able to get up to third place if I just coasted along, it went better than I expected and got to third place in the first lap, then I just had to keep it. Almost forgot to pit, but made that aswell, then I thought that I might go for second place but screwed it up on the last lap and got third anyway. I'm super satisfied with the race and thanks to all who gave me space to pass! Now I'll tune the Alfa and Cuda for next week!
I'm going to miss the Giulia though, such a nice little car; she will have a special place in my garage and will surely gets a visit and a joyride now and then. And a paint job!
Midfield!!! Great News Sir, Thank You!All Racers - don't forget that we change cars for round 11.
Next Round 11 of 15 at Deep Forest Reverse. Please note, Round 12 will now be at Midfield Raceway (the track recently added to GT6) not Cape Ring Periphery.
Sorry for the extremely late notice. Failing to get online. I'll keep trying but don't wait for me.
You missed a really good meeting (sadly turnout was a bit low), I recorded the qualifying positions for you so will post these shortly.
Anyone who is having trouble connecting (or disconnecting) should read the guide by @Flying Kiwi - the following link will take you to his guide which is about half way down the thread:
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/servers.322435/