Weekly Challenge Discussion Thread

[nickf1gr]

Kaz loves Autopolis!!!!

 

[2cam16]

Nice ones this week!

 

[kjb]

I agree with you both, but at least it's not Eiger Reverse 👀

Shhh! They might add it next week 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

 

[MIE1992]

My likely picks for each event:

Japanese FR Challenge 450: Nissan Sileighty

European FR Challenge 550: Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II (With an engine swap, too - albeit with some tinkering with the settings to get it much closer to 550 PP.)

Special Event: Mazda Roadster (NA) (Though I do wonder if there are any regulations? Maybe I could use one that has the 13B swapped into it.)

Ferrari Circuit Challenge: Ferrari LaFerrari

WTC 700: Ford Mustang Gr.4

 

[Lomic]

Shhh! They might add it next week 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

They used all their Eiger credits until 2027.

 

[Chikane_GTR]

All set.

This may also be my last weeklies with my og ps5.

 

[kjb]

All set.
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This may also be my last weeklies with my og ps5.

ARe you getting a pro?

 

[MidnightRun85]

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Yep, that'll do nicely! I've got an old AE86 that's tuned to about 600PP which I'll detune slightly and give a new livery that will easily crush at Lago Maggiore. I'm wondering if the M3 with some SS tyres will easily conquer at DTG... Roadster TC will be easy, especially if I opt for the 787B-swapped version. Enzo at DTS will be fun; the biggest question is do I take the Giallo Modena, Argento Nurburgring, Bianco, or Rosso Corsa one? My 911 GT1 Strassenversion is tuned to 700PP so should easily compete at Brands Hatch, and I haven't driven it in what feels like forever.

 

[Chikane_GTR]

ARe you getting a pro?

Yup if my local GS has one.

Gonna give my og ps5 to my sister son(12) who's been wanting a ps5 but she hasn't been able to buy him one for financial reasons.

 

[kjb]

Yup if my local GS has one.

Gonna give my og ps5 to my sister son(12) who's been wanting a ps5 but she hasn't been able to buy him one for financial reasons.

Cool! That's being a good uncle! Are you a funcle? (fun uncle)

 

[ROCKET JOE]

Ready too.

Three cars came with Nagano's randomizer, the Volvo and the Roadster have been my choice. Really curious how the 240 competes ...

@Lomic

Was that necessary ? Seeing this guy makes me wanna v ....

 

[Lomic]

Was that necessary ? Seeing this guy makes me wanna v ....

Sorry, I am a bit in masochistic mode at the moment... not sure how to cope with reality.

 

[Waster3000]

Jumped straight into the Roadster Autopolis race this morning, to get it out of the way first. Despite my misgivings about the circuit, it was an enjoyable drive. That's 'drive' as opposed to 'race'; the Praiano-tuned Roadster TC was a dominant performer, meaning I had the last two laps to myself. This car and circuit are a good match, and that was a quick and easy 180k credits (with CRB).

 

[Famine]

This is the discussion thread for an article on GTPlanet:

Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges: MX-5 Alive​

Five new races are up for the next set of Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges, which begin at midnight tonight in your local time zone...

 

[05XR8]

I guess for the statistic junkies, how many times have we had races in the same region? I recall the two Grand Valley races in the same week. Can’t think of any others off the top of my head. Might have to look back at previous races.

 

[C_Raccoon23]

Race 1: European FR Challenge 550 - Nurburgring GP
Car: Aston Martin V8 Vantage S '15

Race 2: Historic Sports Car Masters - Willow Springs
Car: Ferrari 512 BB '76

Race 3: Lightweight K-Cup - Kyoto
Car: Honda Beat '91

Race 4: Hypercar Parade - Dragon Trail
Car: McLaren F1 '94

Race 5: World Touring Car 800 - Autopolis
Car: Porsche 911 RSR (991) '17

6-Star Roulette Car Ticket:

 

[MineralBlurb7]

Why we don’t have a Roadster Cup is beyond me, but this looks like a decent selection.

 

[05XR8]

 

[Fuzzi0n]

Fun week, first few races were pretty easy but still nice to drive some slower road cars and I really enjoy that layout of Maggiore. The Roadster one make still has the issues I had with it before, but my 13B swapped MX-5 was a lot of fun to drive and much closer to them on pace. For the Ferrari race I used the F430 Scuderia which proved to be quite a challenge as I only won by like 5 seconds running 1:49s pretty much all race, absolutely love that track so whatever I'm driving there is always good. WTC 700 I ended up running the VW GTI Supersport VGT which was way overpowered as I won by over 40 seconds, however it was really fun to drive at that circuit, seemed to be the perfect combination.

Weekly cars:

 

[OldandSlow]

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Nice. Those old Corollas are certainly over-achievers, aren't they? Especially swapped.

 

[05XR8]

Nice. Those old Corollas are certainly over-achievers, aren't they? Especially swapped.

Indeed.

 

[rheinaoi]

Ready too.

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Three cars came with Nagano's randomizer, the Volvo and the Roadster have been my choice. Really curious how the 240 competes ...

@Lomic

Was that necessary ? Seeing this guy makes me wanna v ....

The Volvo 240 is not bad at 550pp. Fun quirky handling stock, but sloooooooow before (and after) upgrading the engine. Be prepared for oversteer. Fun Note: the racing exhaust gives you side pipes - the surround effect was so heavy-handed that I thought one side of my headphones was failing.

Fair point on Orange Man - can we please banish him to Eiger Reverse and/or the Shadow Realm?

 

[Strax]

Nakano's creation has spoken. As I said, I re rolled the Ferrari F12 which once again was the given car for the FCC, and got the 458 Italia. 4 less cylinders, gonna be fun anyways. Never driven before both the S-FR and the Mondial, will be interesting.

 

[jrbabbitt]

 

[smoothbore12]

Clear the weeklies today .
Most interesting race and profitable also is the MX5 one .
Another good race but not profitable is the Ferrari challenge at least with my swapped F40 .

More info at weekend cause need time to prepare for Titans class event.

 

[AlexWilmot]

Done 4/5 races so far, difficulty: hard/professional

These 4 I went with the “stock” car approach.

Japanese FR: 2nd place

Gold S14 was just too quick in the straights to beat

Euro FR: 1st place

Used the suggested car and it won by 4seconds

Ferrari Challenge: 3rd place

With chase the rabbit here the lead cars are just too far ahead for a stock F50 and my driving

WTC700: 2nd place

Thought I’d try the lowest PP Gr.4 car on RH, FM1 and short shifting to pit on lap 9 for a splash and dash.

Might retry this on RM and pit sooner without short shifting

 

[ROCKET JOE]

After a tough 2 h session at my dentist in the morning I took this day off ... and went racing. Didn't feel too well and it's been a bit difficult concentrating at times, but I'm through as a five time winner. Needed second attempts at two events for the clean race bonus ... but all in all the races weren't that hard this week.

Race 1
Nissan Fairlady Z 432, stock with added SH tires plus race exhaust and manifold / 460 PP

Race 2
Volve 240 SE Estate, stock with added SM tires and quite a lot of race equipment lol / 563 PP

@rheinaoi - thanks for the hints, you named it perfectly

Race 3
Mazda Eunos Roadster, upgraded as far as possible with removable parts / 570 PP

Race 4
Ferrari F12berlinetta, stock as can be / 628 PP

Race 5
Ferrari 458 Italia Gr.4, full stock / 637 PP ( FM3 for a no stopper )

Gonna lick my wounds now, no beer for me but : !

 

[GT5 Level 41]

Completed them all in one sitting. Some replay value for me this week. 4* was 10K.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Selections for this week's challenges:

 

[2cam16]

That was a pretty fun group of races on tracks I pretty much enjoy.
Brands Hatch will be revisited. I know I've won this race before but don't remember with what car. Tried it with the EVO. Had a couple of small offs and had to go in for a quick splash on lap 9 so ended up third.
Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit_ (7) by 2cam16, on Flickr
Dragon Trail Seaside was a sleeper though after lap 2 with my 430 Scuderia. Won by a lot and even lapped a Dino.
Dragon Trail - Seaside_ (11) by 2cam16, on Flickr
Autopolis was too easy with this car. I'm going to return with a street Miata. Won by about 30 seconds.
Autopolis International Racing Course_ (11) by 2cam16, on Flickr
Dragon Trail Gardens in my Pandem E30 which was below the suggested PP. Thought I'd end up second because of Coque but got into a battle with him on the last lap and won by a couple of ticks.
Dragon Trail - Gardens_ (4) by 2cam16, on Flickr
Lago Maggiore was luck with my 86 which was over the suggested by around 40pp. Drifter dude in the gold Nissan was two cars behind me on the first lap and overshot the sweeper hairpin and hit the wall. I knew he'd make his way back so I pushed hard. Won it and he ended up about 4 seconds behind me.
Autodrome Lago Maggiore - West__2 (2) by 2cam16, on Flickr