Week 98: Big Ugly Car
- Thread starter Kent
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No, I read it right but if you go to the leadreboard you will see you are 3 seconds ahead 
- 8,191
- Southern Louisiana
- GTP_Kent
lol 51.6. 
Not as bad as my 44.8 lol.
As for me,
Still only at 130 miles on the car with 618 hp (roughly).
I'm getting there though.
Also have some new T times.
T1: ?????
T2: 35.9
T3: 54.5
Back later if I can get any racing in.
Till then,
-Kent
btw, great work hugo 👍
Not as bad as my 44.8 lol.
As for me,
Still only at 130 miles on the car with 618 hp (roughly).
I'm getting there though.
Also have some new T times.
T1: ?????
T2: 35.9
T3: 54.5
Back later if I can get any racing in.
Till then,
-Kent
btw, great work hugo 👍
- 1,008
- GTP_Luxy
I'm such a dork 
My apologies, Ev0. Ev0 posted his time correctly, I mis-typed it into the leaderboard. Typos seem to be getting the better of me more often than I'd like
I usually update the leaderboard when I wake up in the morning, before work. Next time, I'll wait until both my eyes are open ... or maybe I should go have a drink first, and see if it improves my typing ...
My apologies, Ev0. Ev0 posted his time correctly, I mis-typed it into the leaderboard. Typos seem to be getting the better of me more often than I'd like
I usually update the leaderboard when I wake up in the morning, before work. Next time, I'll wait until both my eyes are open ... or maybe I should go have a drink first, and see if it improves my typing ...
- 2,076
- Aarhus, Denmark
- GTP_NielsG2
LuxyI'm such a dork
My apologies, Ev0. Ev0 posted his time correctly, I mis-typed it into the leaderboard. Typos seem to be getting the better of me more often than I'd like
Can I join the club.
My T2 is mistyped too. Not by you, but by me.
Supposed to be 36.517 not 35.517.
Just discovered it, when I saw the flashing red in your great leaderboard. 👍 I'll hurry up and edit my post now.
Iceman
Staff Emeritus
- 5,491
- Wisconsin, USA
Been doing some work on this today, and I'm in the 54's, with consistent 36.1-36.3 T2's. Losing most of my time in the corkscrew, and I'm not consistent with the line. If I can improve my T1 which is around 19.6, I think I can get into the mid to low 54's. Anyone have any tips on the first corner?
- 1,347
- The Netherlands
- GTP_Undutchable
icemanshooter23
Start breaking when the dirt on the right side before the corner begins. Don't stear stearing into it too early, leave some space on the inside and make sure you hit the apex at the end of the corner (slightly hit the curb on the inside), so you can exit the corner faster.
For the following righthander, start on the outside as well and start breaking one car length after the '2' sign. Steer into the corner and exit it flat out. You're T2 will be around 19.1-19.3, depending on how neat you take those corners.
I hope it helps
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Time update
T1-19.475
T2-35.942
T3-54.613
Man I love this combo.
T1-19.475
T2-35.942
T3-54.613
Man I love this combo.
Iceman
Staff Emeritus
- 5,491
- Wisconsin, USA
Thanks Hugo, I'll see if I can improve with these tips. *goes off to run some laps*Hugo BossStart breaking when the dirt on the right side before the corner begins. Don't stear stearing into it too early, leave some space on the inside and make sure you hit the apex at the end of the corner (slightly hit the curb on the inside), so you can exit the corner faster.
For the following righthander, start on the outside as well and start breaking one car length after the '2' sign. Steer into the corner and exit it flat out. You're T2 will be around 19.1-19.3, depending on how neat you take those corners.
I hope it helps
Smallhorses
Staff Emeritus
- 7,260
Grrrr. Another week gone. 👎
Shame, after all the time I spent doing TM 2hr Enduro (10 attempts!) to win the Lister, this would've been a perfect opportunity to put it to use.
Got back from Tahoe on Monday night, call from my boss's boss on Tueday morning to ask why I wasn't on a plane to Seattle? 'Cos I wasn't bloody well supposed to be! A heated exchange later and.... you've guessed it, I'm in Seattle for the rest of the week. Bugger.
Hopefully, fingers crossed, I'll get a chance over the weekend, but it doesn't look overly likely.
Great racing by the looks of the leaderboard, and I'll be back on there in week 99!
Shame, after all the time I spent doing TM 2hr Enduro (10 attempts!) to win the Lister, this would've been a perfect opportunity to put it to use.
Got back from Tahoe on Monday night, call from my boss's boss on Tueday morning to ask why I wasn't on a plane to Seattle? 'Cos I wasn't bloody well supposed to be! A heated exchange later and.... you've guessed it, I'm in Seattle for the rest of the week. Bugger.
Hopefully, fingers crossed, I'll get a chance over the weekend, but it doesn't look overly likely.
Great racing by the looks of the leaderboard, and I'll be back on there in week 99!
- 1,008
- GTP_Luxy
Corps
Welcome to GTPlanet and the WRS, Corps
You might want to check out Mr P's run at Laguna Seca in a JGTC Skyline from week 85 to help you find the line:
Mr P - Loctite Zexel @ Laguna Seca
Don't be afraid to ask questions, the WRS is pretty easy-going and there's always someone with good advice 👍
Also, just a suggestion, when you post your split times, it's good to include at least the first digit after the decimal place (i.e. 20.x / 38.x / 58.x). The one second difference between 20.0 and 20.9 is a lot, especially on a week as close as this one (Check out the Leaderboard to see the current standings
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Err... Luxy you forgot to add my new splits.
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Did get a T3 of 54.1xx but took the following corner like a dick.
But I have improved on my time.👍
T1 19.396
T2 35.993
T3 54.454
- 723
Hello and welcome Corps!Corps
We all have been in your position. Races with these guys will improve your driving and tuning abilities incredibly. The fastest guys are almost always extremely helpful and willing to share their knowledge of the game.
We've all been where you're at right now. You think you are ultra fast, you beet all your friends and everyone you get a chance to race. Then you come here to see guys doing lap times that seem nearly impossible. Welcome to the next level of GT3.
👍 Few make it this far and even fewer stick it out to become faster.
The trust and comradery here is awesome, pull up a seat, fire up the PS2 and welcome to the party.
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2 or 3 of the posts in this thread mention increasing the BHP of the lister. Do you have to run the car in to do this? Oil change?? Can anyone give me any advice??👍
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Cheers Corps 👍 👍
- 1,008
- GTP_Luxy
Corps
After you've run 200 miles (same distance for every car), do an oil change, and you'll have the full 623hp.
It's a good idea to save your game at this point, because as you keep racing your engine will deteriorate. If you've saved, you can reload the game to a just-broken-in car with max hp.
You only need to break in dealer-bought cars, prizecars are already broken in for you
- 101
Live and learn Sphinx, live and learn.
Fancy a GT night soon???
