ZedTunes - Shootout Tunes - 07/12/12

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Toyota MR2 Supercharged
Painted in Sparkle Wave Toning by Toyota

Base model: Toyota MR2 1600 G-Limited Super Charger '86
Obtained: Used Car Dealership

Drivetrain: MR
Power: 300bhp
Weight: 910kg
PP: 489

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Supercharger
Fully Customisable Transmission
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension
Sports: Medium Tyres

Settings:
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 168
1st: 2.624
2nd: 1.970
3rd: 1.536
4th: 1.237
5th: 1.024
6th: 0.878
Final: 4.163

LSD: 5/18/14

Ride Height: -20/-15
Spring Rate: 11.2/6.6
Dampers (Ext.): 7/7
Dampers (Comp.): 6/6
Anti Roll Bars: 3/5
Camber Angle: 2.6/2.3
Toe Angle: -0.20/0.00

Brake Balance Controller: 8/9

Warning: We aren't responsible for any possible broken bones, blood loss or death as a result of sliding this thing too much and crashing it as a result. Be warned.

Anywho, this MR2 is, as if the warning didn't give it away, super slidey. Still doesn't stop it from being a fun pot though, and it has decent enough speed to do a good job in the racing division too. Well, if you can keep it straight.

So prepare for a slidey time and enjoy yourself.

 

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All we know is
It's NOT the CT230R.
But it is the CT230R's
Standard Cousin!
Painted in Passion Red by Mitsubishi

Stock model: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR '01
Obtained: Used Car Dealership

Drivetrain: 4WD
HP: 501
Weight: 1166kg
PP: 562

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Aero Wing Type A
Overhaul Engine (when necessary)
Restore Body Rigidity (when necessary)

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports Intake Manifold
Sports Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Semi-Racing Exhaust
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
5-Speed Close Ratio Transmission
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customisable LSD
Torque Distributing Centre Differential
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customisable Suspension
Sports: Soft Tyres

Settings:
Aerodynamics: 0/25
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

LSD: 5/16/14 (Front)
5/17/15 (Rear)

Front/Rear Torque Distribution: 45/55

Ride Height: -15/-15
Spring Rate: 12.0/6.2
Dampers (Ext.): 6/6
Dampers (Comp.): 5/5
Anti Roll Bars: 5/6
Camber Angle: 2.5/2.4
Toe Angle: -0.10/0.00

Brake Balance Controller: 7/8

If you can't get a CT230R, this can surely suffice. OK, the CT230R has been fixed now Spec II has come out, but even so, come on...this one's even road legal!

This Evo 7 has been modified into a very CT230R-like car, with the same very short gears, same sound and a very similar feel. It feels very fast, and believe me, it is.

So, this is what you take when the CT230R simply isn't enough...although it usually is.

 

[DK]

I think there's something wrong with the transmission settings for the EVARGT-02.

 

[C-ZETA]

I think there's something wrong with the transmission settings for the EVARGT-02.

No, that's just how they're set up. They could be a lot longer but I did all testing on Tokyo R246, which has a very long straight, and I was literally mm's away from the limiter most of the time.

 

[DK]

Actually, the problem is that I can't even get to those gear ratios. Did you use some kind of trick to achieve those ratios?

 

[C-ZETA]

Actually, the problem is that I can't even get to those gear ratios. Did you use some kind of trick to achieve those ratios?

...Yes I did, actually. You have to set the final to the absolute top value it can be before changing anything else, then you set the gear ratios as put down.

 

[DK]

I wonder, who will be the next character to get a tuned car?

 

[C-ZETA]

I wonder, who will be the next character to get a tuned car?

Not sure yet. Depends on what suits Yoko best maybe, don't know

 

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Big guns...
little clothing.
(And a nice pair of headlamps)
Painted in Phantom Black by Lotus

Base model: Lotus Elise 111R '04
Obtained: Dealership

Drivetrain: MR
Power: 293bhp
Weight: 720kg
PP: 571

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Racing Modification
Stock wheels, painted in Canyon Red by Lotus

Parts Shop:
Rigidity Improvement
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customisable LSD
Racing: Hard Tyres

Settings:
Aerodynamics: 20/50
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 199
1st: 2.717
2nd: 1.995
3rd: 1.531
4th: 1.217
5th: 0.995
6th: 0.843
Final: 4.495

LSD: 5/15/11

Ride Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 12.3/6.4
Dampers (Ext.): 5/6
Dampers (Comp.): 4/5
Anti Roll Bars: 2/1
Camber Angle: 2.5/3.0
Toe Angle: -0.25/0.00

Brake Balance Controller: 7/8

(Time for another game of Guess that Character, FYI.)

The Elise 111R is one of the most tuned cars in the game still, and while some like our Elise GT stay simply modified, this Elise is fully race modified. It is a full mod minus extra exhaust parts, and is actually surprisingly calm despite the MR drivetrain. Have fun driving this thing.

 

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Katie's Lotus Elise
Painted in Mustard Yellow by Lotus
As seen in Grand PriX, driven by Katie.

Base model: Lotus Elise '96
Obtained: Dealerships

Drivetrain: MR
Power: 264bhp
Weight: 645kg
PP: 579

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Racing Modification
Stock wheels, painted in Calypso Red by Lotus

Parts Shop:
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Intake Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customisable LSD
Racing: Hard Tyres

Settings:
Aerodynamics: 20/50
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 217
1st: 2.395
2nd: 1.713
3rd: 1.274
4th: 0.987
5th: 0.792
Final: 3.530

LSD: 29/42/17

Ride Height: 0/0
Spring Rate: 3.5/3.5
Dampers (Ext.): 2/3
Dampers (Comp.): 1/2
Anti Roll Bars: 1/1
Camber Angle: 0.0/0.0
Toe Angle: -0.25/-0.15

Brake Balance Controller: 4/2

Katie Hart's Elise is quite an entity when fully modded. With this setup, her Elise becomes a speedster with no room to lose races.

This is very similar to the Elise above. Katie's Elise might have 7 more PP, but they have the same p/w ratio, the same basic principle and the same good feel. The question is...which is faster? You decide.

 

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Mercedes-Benz AMG 190 E-Class 'Evoll'
Painted in Brilliantsilber by Mercedes-Benz

Base model: Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II '91
Obtained: Used Car Dealership or Silver at the AMG Academy Intermediate

Drivetrain: FR
Power: 304bhp
Weight: 1115kg
PP: 461

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Oil Change
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage 2
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Fully Customisable Transmission
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customisable LSD
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customisable Suspension
Sports: Soft Tyres

Settings:
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 149
1st: 3.500
2nd: 2.648
3rd: 2.110
4th: 1.675
5th: 1.103
Final: 2.156

LSD: 7/30/15

Ride Height: -35/-35
Spring Rate: 10.3/10.3
Dampers (Ext.): 6/6
Dampers (Comp.): 4/4
Anti Roll Bars: 3/3
Camber Angle: 3.1/3.5
Toe Angle: -0.24/-0.04

Brake Balance Controller: 7/8

The 190 E Evo II is the most awesome Mercedes ever. Period.

So we decided to improve on it. While it isn't a full tune, it acts similarly to the average German saloon - albeit with the exact opposite style of a normal German saloon. Whereas a normal German saloon is hugely powerful and heavy, this is less powerful but a lot lighter. Still makes it very good through the corners, mind you...

You might also be confused with the gearbox setting with this. However, the gearbox is actually set up to give the car a 155mph 'limiter', like other German saloons. Technically, rather than being an electronic limiter (as other German saloons use for their 155mph limiters), the 5th gear on this acts more like a cruise gear to get the 155mph limiter. Didn't stop it from necessarily breaking it in testing, though...

The explanation for the name is as follows. The AMG part obviously comes from the performance unit of Mercedes, the 190E name is obviously a feature, the E-Class name is joined to it just because. The "Evoll" part comes from the fact that when I played GT4 when I was younger, I always thought that the meaning of the extra section of the Touring Car literally said "EvoLL", not a shortage of "Evo II". Silly naming schemes always confused me Mind you, it is some part of Evolution...

 

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Volkswagen Airfighter
Painted in that grey the Schwimmwagen comes in. Or if you wanna use them, absolutely go for the military colours

Base model: Volkswagen Schwimmwagen typ166 '42
Obtained: Dealerships

Drivetrain: 4WD
Power: 118bhp
Weight: 819kg
PP: 394

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Oil Change

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customizable Transmission
Clutch: Twin Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customizable LSD
Torque Distributing Centre Differential
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customizable Suspension
Racing: Soft Tyres

Settings:
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 124
1st: 1.677
2nd: 1.152
3rd: 0.843
4th: 0.651
5th: 0.530
Final: 5.262

LSD:
Front: 5/57/7
Rear: 6/60/5

Front/Rear Torque Distribution: 50/50

Ride Height: 10/-2
Spring Rate: 10.3/7.2
Dampers (Ext.): 10/4
Dampers (Comp.): 6/8
Anti-Roll Bars: 6/4
Camber Angle: 3.0/2.0
Toe Angle: 0.00/-0.25

Brake Balance Controller: 6/9

Note: Be very careful when braking with this thing. If you aren't, your life could be led to an untimely death. Thank you for reading this message.

VW have conquered the seas. They have conquered the hot hatch. They have conquered the Samba. And now...they're shooting for the skies.

This modified Volkswagen Schwimmwagen goes far beyond a normal stock versions capabilities. Everyone hates it, that's for sure, due to it being a 'pointless' addition to the game. Fact is though, every one of the classic VWs in this game though...I love 'em.

And that's why I bought this, and am happy with this result. So, haters, when you do buy one of these, and give it a full mod like this, maybe you'll think twice...right?

 

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Nia(n Cat) Type-R
Painted in Deep Pink Metallic by Mitsubishi

Base model: Honda Integra Type R (DC5) '04
Obtained: Dealerships. Either that, or through a conspicous looking box/a Youtube search

Drivetrain: FF
Power: 317bhp
Weight: 950kg
PP: 502

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Racing Modification
Stock wheels, painted in Old English White by Lotus

Parts Shop:
Rigidity Improvement
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Fully Customizable LSD
Sports: Soft Tyres

Settings:
Aerodynamics: 5/20
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 168
1st: 3.307
2nd: 2.191
3rd: 1.606
4th: 1.255
5th: 1.015
6th: 0.834
Final: 5.283

LSD: 18/25/5

Ride Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 12.4/6.0
Dampers (Ext.): 7/7
Dampers (Comp.): 5/5
Anti-Roll Bars: 3/5
Camber Angle: 2.5/2.2
Toe Angle: -0.20/0.00

Brake Balance Controller: 7/8

Here is a Honda Integra that is one of two things. It is either a) a really high-voiced princess that gives headaches but is also incredibly boss or b) an internet hit who creates some of the best music ever heard.

At first, with the wrong driving style, this Integra may seem rather bad. It may seem understeery like a normal FF, not have enough speed at the high end, and sound a lot, lot higher than you would be expecting (this can't be helped, sadly ).

But when you learn how to drive this thing, it becomes unbeatable. Nothing can stop it. It is very fast, huge fun to drive and, by the end of it all, maybe you will get used to that all too high-pitched sound by the end of it.

This is Nia(n Cat) Type-R, and she either a) asks what this is or b) says 'Nyan'. Enjoy.

 

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Toyota Snow Leopard
Painted in Super White II by Toyota

Base model: Toyota Celica GT-Four RC (ST185) '91
Obtained: Used Car Dealership

Drivetrain: 4WD
Power: 485bhp
Weight: 1216kg
PP: 528

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customizable Transmission
Clutch: Twin Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customizable LSD
Torque Distributing Centre Differential
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customizable Suspension
Snow Tyres - absolutely. If you must go on tarmac, try Sports: Mediums.

Settings:
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 155
1st: 2.944
2nd: 2.238
3rd: 1.725
4th: 1.414
5th: 1.198
6th: 1.015
Final: 3.303

LSD:
Front: 5/5/5
Rear: 8/15/12

Front/Rear Torque Distribution: 35/65

Ride Height: -20/-20
Spring Rate: 15.0/15.0
Dampers (Ext.): 8/9
Dampers (Comp.): 6/6
Anti-Roll Bars: 4/1
Camber Angle: 1.5/1.3
Toe Angle: -0.14/0.10

Brake Balance Controller: 6/4

This Toyota Celica has been sitting in my garage now for quite a while...better get to releasing it while it's still here.

Despite being named after a Mac product/animal, the Celica rightfully deserves its name due to its great snow ability. It's probably for the best it was released like this, otherwise it might have ended up as a contender for the Touge Shootout. Speaking of shootouts...I still have no intention to enter the Roadster Shootout this time.

 

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Dodge Def Leppard
Painted in Orange by Dodge
Built exclusively for 1/4 mile drags only.

Base model: Dodge Charger 440 R/T '70
Obtained: Used Car Dealership

Drivetrain: FR
Power: 801bhp
Weight: 1343kg
PP: 585

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Racing Air Filter
Sports Intake Manifold
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Supercharger
Fully Customizable Transmission
Clutch: Twin Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customizable LSD
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customizable Suspension
Racing: Soft Tyres

Settings:
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 155
1st: 3.576
2nd: 2.409
3rd: 1.670
4th: 1.237
5th: 0.970
Final: 3.679

LSD: 60/60/5

Ride Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 8.7/4.6
Dampers (Ext.): 2/6
Dampers (Comp.): 9/6
Anti-Roll Bars: 6/2
Camber Angle: 5.0/0.0
Toe Angle: 0.00/0.40

Brake Balance Controller: 5/5

Yes, Def Leppard may be British, but a) they're a rock band, so an American car is fitting and b) it's funny, because the Celica above is clearly called Snow Leopard.

This Charger is built to do what they're meant to do - 1/4 mile drags. Try this with anything else and it'll go badly wrong. Use it there, and it'll rock. Try it and see if you get any results.

 

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Super Awesome Top Secret 1000hp Supra!!!
Painted in Super White II by Toyota

Base model: Toyota Supra SZ-R '97 (please do not confuse this and the RZ)
Obtained: Used Car Dealership

Drivetrain: FR
Power: ...363bhp, actually.
Weight: 1208kg
PP: 493

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Rigidity Improvement
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports Intake Manifold
Sports ECU
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Fully Customizable Transmission
Clutch: Twin Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customizable LSD
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customizable Suspension
Sports: Soft Tyres

Settings:
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 193
1st: 3.404
2nd: 2.353
3rd: 1.690
4th: 1.266
5th: 0.994
6th: 0.820
Final: 3.350

LSD: 15/35/5

Ride Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 10.5/6.5
Dampers (Ext.): 7/7
Dampers (Comp.): 6/5
Anti-Roll Bars: 2/3
Camber Angle: 2.4/2.5
Toe Angle:-0.20/0.00

Brake Balance Controller: 5/6

This is a 1000bhp Toyota Supra SZ-R.

Except it isn't really. It's only got 363bhp, which is why there's a trollface on the top of it.

Regardless, this Supra still drives pretty well given what it isn't. It doesn't feel as fast as it should be, even with the power it actually has, but regardless, it's a fine drive. Just...don't try this with an RZ. It's not one.

 

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BMW M2002
Painted in Polaris Metallic by BMW

Base model: BMW 2002 Turbo '73
Obtained: Used Car Dealerships or a win in the German Touring Car Championship in A-Spec

Drivetrain: FR
Power: 235bhp
Weight: 918kg
PP: 448

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Oil Change
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)
Aero Wing Type A

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Rigidity Improvement
Sports ECU
Racing Air Filter
Sports Intake Manifold
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Fully Customizable Transmission
Clutch: Twin Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customizable Suspension
Sports: Soft Tyres

Settings:
Aerodynamics: 0/10
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 186
1st: 2.583
2nd: 1.719
3rd: 1.240
4th: 0.947
5th: 0.701
Final: 5.000

Ride Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 9.5/5.5
Dampers (Ext.): 7/7
Dampers (Comp.): 6/6
Anti-Roll Bars: 2/4
Camber Angle: 2.3/2.1
Toe Angle: -0.20/0.00

Brake Balance Controller: 5/6

BMWs M Division never tuned up a 2002 Turbo ever. So, what if they did?

This would be the result. Obviously some of the tuning is a bit exaggerated, but apart from that it's fine. Think CSL Batmobile, made smaller and better handling (probably). Enjoy.

 

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Mercedes-Benz SL 1000 Twin Turbo AMG
Painted in Iridiumsilber by Mercedes-Benz

Base model: Mercedes-Benz SL 600 (R230) '04
Obtained: Used Car Dealerships

Drivetrain: FR
Power: 1025bhp
Weight: 1529kg
PP: 625

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Rigidity Improvement
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customizable Transmission
Clutch: Twin Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customizable LSD
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customizable Suspension
Racing: Soft Tyres

Settings:
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 249
1st: 3.035
2nd: 1.920
3rd: 1.341
4th: 0.997
5th: 0.689
Final: 3.211

LSD: 15/35/3

Ride Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 10.5/6.5
Dampers (Ext.): 7/7
Dampers (Comp.): 6/5
Anti-Roll Bars: 2/3
Camber Angle: 2.4/2.5
Toe Angle: -0.20/0.00

Brake Balance Controller: 5/6

Here is a super powerful tune for you - the Mercedes-Benz SL 1000 Twin Turbo AMG.

Technically, a Mid Range Turbo Kit will give you more performance and still reach the 1000 mark. However, here, we've just gone all out for the power. Even Brabus wouldn't think to try this. The result is a 244mph run down SSR7s tunnel, and the car itself tends to come with some surprisingly good cornering.

Now, go out there and speed away into the distance. Nothing will see you ever again. Ever...

 

[krenkme]

Looks like I got some fun driving ahead of me with these tunes 👍

 

[C-ZETA]

Looks like I got some fun driving ahead of me with these tunes 👍

Heh Quite a lot of variation in all of these you'll find.

 

[TheDabbinDave]

ZETA, you convinced me (via RKM) to try your tunes. I do have a request though. Please make your list "mobile friendly". Unfortunately, the way you and some others have decided to list their tunes, does not comply with the Official GTPlanet Mobile App.

This is what we see:

Such lovely banner... But where is the tune?

A text based hyperlink, such as the name of the car, above or below the picture would take mobile users directly to the tune.

Just a thought.

 

[C-ZETA]

ZETA, you convinced me (via RKM) to try your tunes. I do have a request though. Please make your list "mobile friendly". Unfortunately, the way you and some others have decided to list their tunes, does not comply with the Official GTPlanet Mobile App.

This is what we see:

Such lovely banner... But where is the tune?

A text based hyperlink, such as the name of the car, above or below the picture would take mobile users directly to the tune.

Just a thought.

I may well do that at some point after I find the time. 67 tunes is quite an amount to do at this point so I will have it done at some point.

 

[TheDabbinDave]

I may well do that at some point after I find the time. 67 tunes is quite an amount to do at this point so I will have it done at some point.

I have also asked Jordan about this situation. Hopefully, tapping the image could result in opening the page instead of opening the image.

 

[Onboy123]

Mini Review- Mitsubishi Evo VII 'Epic long name that I can't be arsed to type out'
As you said, it is basically a CT230R clone that you can take into road legal cars only races. And as such, some of the minor flaws the CT230R had still remain. There's a little bit of off throttle understeer, and……that's it. Really. The brakes are a little bit…soft, but nothing else I need to point out. Now, nitpicking over, allow me to show you the more brilliant sides of this CT230R facsimile.

First…the go. Thanks to that close ratio 'box, acceleration is explosive for what little power this car has. You are constantly on the redline, it accelerates that quickly. Then there's the cornering. I'd say that this car imitates the HKS' cornering abilities very well. There is immense grip, just like the HKS. It holds its line in the corners very well, there's not much understeer to speak of unless you lift off the throttle. It feels very confident and sure-footed and most like the HKS, it rips lap times apart. It's only 0.5 of a second away from a MFT Evo RM. That should put it into perspective of how fast it is in my hands.

All in all, this road legal CT230R clone is an Evo that I can honestly say I like. I feel it does everything the CT230R sets out to do, but it just does it in the understated manner of a Evo. The only thing you need to do to make it that bit closer to being a CT230R for the road is paint it chrome red.
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Yea, the thing's name is longer than the review, but just take it for now. And I'll just add this, it was good enough to actually inspire me to do something productive with the Evo V I have lying around. Imma makin' it into one of these!

 

[C-ZETA]

Mini Review- Mitsubishi Evo VII 'Epic long name that I can't be arsed to type out'

Thanks much for that review. Nice to see the CT230R's Standard Cousin has done its job. Would imagine that it would balance out pretty well in 550PP lobbies...

 

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Executive Express of Execution
Painted in Goodwood Green Pearl Effect by Audi

Stock model: Audi RS 6 '02
Obtained: Used Car Dealerships

Drivetrain: 4WD
HP: 763
Weight: 1840kg
PP: 566

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)

Parts Shop:
Rigidity Improvement
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Intake Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customisable Transmission
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customisable LSD
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customisable Suspension
Sports: Soft Tyres

Settings:

Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 143
1st: 3.934
2nd: 2.839
3rd: 2.166
4th: 1.728
5th: 1.442
6th: 1.312
Final: 2.029

LSD: Front: 5/5/5
Rear: 10/30/15

Ride Height: -10/-10
Spring Rate: 7.0/7.5
Dampers (Ext.): 6/6
Dampers (Comp.): 5/5
Anti-Roll Bars: 1/2
Camber Angle: 2.0/2.0
Toe Angle: -0.10/0.00

Brake Balance Controller: 5/6

As a quick note, thanks to Apokalipse for donating this to me. Not sure if the tradeoff was fair but eh 👍

Anyway, this RS6 is almost blindingly fast now with a completely fully modded engine making 763bhp now. Funny thing is though...no weight reduction. So therefore you can cruise to your workplace with speed and with comfort. And despite the 1840kg weight, the setup has meant that understeer is not prominent, even despite the lack of modification on the torque distribution either (it's still 45/55 as stock).

However, Audi drivers, this is not a car which you can drive like a snob in. If you do, you will probably be dead. Hah!

 

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Mugen S2000S
Painted in New Indy Yellow Pearl by Honda

Stock model: Honda S2000 '03
Obtained: Used Car Dealerships

Drivetrain: FR
HP: 350
Weight: 1065kg
PP: 492

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Rigidity Improvement
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Sports Exhaust
Fully Customisable Transmission
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customisable LSD
Carbon Propeller Shaft
Fully Customisable Suspension
Sports: Soft Tyres

Settings:

Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 193
1st: 3.404
2nd: 2.353
3rd: 1.746
4th: 1.363
5th: 1.110
6th: 0.925
Final: 4.930

LSD: 15/35/5

Ride Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 10.5/6.5
Dampers (Ext.): 7/7
Dampers (Comp.): 6/5
Anti-Roll Bars: 2/3
Camber Angle: 2.4/2.5
Toe Angle: -0.20/0.00

Brake Balance Controller: 5/6

Stop press! While this may indeed be a Honda S2000 tune, it is actually not designed for the 450PP Roadster Shootout. Partially because it's overspecced obviously, partially because I decided not to enter, partially because this would be another S2000, among other reasons.

Even so, this tune is still a very fast little buzzer. It's even black and yellow, for christ's sake! Should have called it the hornet myself, goddamnit. Even so, the handling is smooth, the car is surprisingly fast for its little power and this car with a bit of extra tweaking might be able to hang in with 500PPers.

Consider this the warmdown for any 450PP roadster testers. If you've been warped by the closely matched speeds of all of them, maybe this will bring you back to your senses. (Well, any tuner S2000 will really. Apart from the S2k Turbo, that's non-sensical entirely.)

 

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R.I.P. (Ricer In Progress)
Painted in Vogue Silver Metallic by Honda

Stock model: Honda Civic Type R (EK) '97
Obtained: Dealerships or a win in the B-Spec FF Challenge

Drivetrain: FF
HP: 199
Weight: 900kg
PP: 420

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Oil Change
Prodrive GC-010G wheels
Aero Front Type A
Aero Wing Type B

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Bonnet (Body Colour)
Engine Tuning Stage 1
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
6-Speed Close Ratio Transmission
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension
Sports: Hard Tyres

Settings:

Aerodynamics: 0/6
Ballast: 12
Position: -6

Power Limiter: 98.6%

LSD: 8/15/12

Ride Height: -20/-12
Spring Rate: 15.5/15.0
Dampers (Ext.): 8/9
Dampers (Comp.): 6/6
Anti-Roll Bars: 4/1
Camber Angle: 1.5/1.3
Toe Angle: -0.14/0.10

Brake Balance Controller: 6/4

Most people tend to think of the Honda Civic as a truly stereotypical ricer candidate. I don't find many here, with the normal case of tuned up cars coming from Peugeot 106s, 205s, 306s, Citroen Saxos and Vauxhall Corsas.

Regardless, this team has tried to build up a Civic as a ricer. This is the current in testing model, which hasn't been finished yet, but is partially ricered up for now. Giant Wing makes an appearance, along with massive weight reduction and fully tuned suspension and differentials are here as well. Either way, the Civic in its current state does at least feel decent, not to mention having some remarkably round stats - 200hp, 900kg, 420PP, making it a very well rounded car for use online.

But really, if I had to choose a car to rice, it would be a Saxo. Pity I have to go back to GT2 for that.

 

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Lance of Lantis
Painted in Sparkle Green Metallic by Mazda

Stock model: Mazda Lantis Coupe 2000 Type R '93
Obtained: Used Car Dealership

Drivetrain: FF
HP: 240
Weight: 1118kg
PP: 431

What to buy:
GT Auto:
If you are using this car for trolling, absolutely go for Aero Wing Type A. It's not shown here, but believe me, put it on if you're using this thing for lolz.
Overhaul Engine (when applicable)
Restore Body Rigidity (when applicable)

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 1
Window Weight Reduction
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage 1
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Semi-Racing Exhaust
Low RPM Range Turbo Kit
6-Speed Close Ratio Transmission
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Semi-Racing
Fully Customisable LSD
Height-Adjustable Sports Suspension
Sports: Medium Tyres
Possibly Dirt and Snow Tyres

Settings:

Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

LSD: 5/16/12

Ride Height: -10/-10
Spring Rate: 5.3/3.2
Dampers: 3/3
Camber Angle: 2.6/2.5

Brake Balance Controller: 7/8

Now time for a tale of what I believe to now be my absolute favourite FF in the whole game. Bar none. No Eclipse could come near this, nor FTO, Integra, Civic, Mirage, Celica...because this Lantis beats them all. Wait...what?

Thing is, this Lantis is a miracle among FFs. When I picked it up for what was just for it looking good really and me therefore liking it, I decided to give it a few mods just because. Little did I know what was to follow...

The first sign of my love for this car is the crazy method of wing attachment for this thing. The wings on this car, rather than logically being attached to the back of the hatch, actually come up with holders on the edges of the rear windows. Hence why I believe you should fit it it you're using this thing for lols. Makes it look like a hatchback from the front view of it too

I then decided to fit it with some of the cheaper mods, which didn't make as much of a change as possible but still adjusted the car in a large way, with much power change and a decent amount of weight loss. I then fitted it with the LSD and Height-Adjustable Suspension, gave it a truly awesome sounding Semi-Racing Exhaust (with a superbly high sound at high revs and the ability to seemingly hear the turbo in the lower revs ), then went to Eiger with it. I wasn't expecting much with the car being an FF, was expecting some understeer more than anything to begin with.

I was wrong. This car handles better than any FF I've driven - and this is on Sports Medium tyres, remember, and I think it actually handles better than Nian Cat Type R. Which is an achievement in itself...

And to cap it off, the engine underneath is in actual fact a 2.0 V6. Which makes this perhaps the best FF ever and a Mazda that even the 787B cannot match for awesomeness...no joke.

When you see one of these, pick it up. Trust me, your disappointment will be non-existant with this thing. Thing is...no one has ever bought one before in the first place...

 

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McLaren MSG-4U "Messenger"
Painted in Starlight Black Pearl by Honda

Stock model: McLaren MP4-12C '10
Obtained: Dealerships or a win in the Nurburgring 24 Hours in B-Spec

Drivetrain: MR
HP: 797
Weight: 1119kg
PP: 632

What to buy:
GT Auto:
Oil Change
Enkei RP03 Wheels, painted in Red Metallic by Mitsubishi
Aero Wing Type A

Parts Shop:
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Bonnet
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Semi-Racing Exhaust
Low RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customisable Transmission
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension
Racing: Hard Tyres

Settings:

Aerodynamics: 0/28
Ballast: 0
Position: 0

Power Limiter: 100.0%

Max Speed: 217
1st: 5.339
2nd: 3.631
3rd: 2.570
4th: 1.931
5th: 1.508
6th: 1.225
7th: 1.035
Final: 3.266

LSD: 5/7/5

Ride Height: -35/-35
Spring Rate: 12.5/10.0
Dampers (Ext.): 5/6
Dampers (Comp.): 4/5
Anti-Roll Bars: 6/7
Camber Angle: 3.1/3.2
Toe Angle: -0.30/-0.12

Brake Balance Controller: 6/7

This is the McLaren MSG-4U "Messenger". And it does not care about your problems.

With all its power it will taunt at everything and leave it behind in a flash. It scares cars to death, it is more stealthy than a stealth bomber and it just in general shows up to cause all around it misery.

So put it into your hands and feel the power burning through your DS3/G25/7/DFGT/T500RS etc. Make speed your brethren with this thing.