Yeah, thinking about it, GRID did keep most of the good stuff I was talking about, they just covered it in shit.
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Gran Turismo 5 Spec II |OT| - We Love DLC!
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phosphor112
Banned
Anybody have that link to the well made GT5 fan trailer that had the midget? It had the Soul on Display song on there too.
phosphor112
Banned
Nah, it was the exact opposite of this trailer. It was absolutely hilarious. It featured a Daihatsu Midget II as it's centerpiece.
-Amon-
Member
Now i remember lol. Let me see.
-Amon-
Member
phosphor112
Banned
I love you forever.
Paris or LA Auto shows in the coming months are good places to look. The interior will likely be revealed there (I talked to the guy who designed the car). I would put my money on LA. Once the interior is revealed (IE finished, IE they are still working on it and that is why it has not been shown) the car should appear in GT5.
Also just in case people do not know... this car is going to be awesome. Acura set some pretty lofty goals when building this car: faster than the GTR (this is defined by Nurburgring lap time), with the fit and finish of a super car (Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche), cheaper than mid range super car bracket (458, MP4-12C, Gallardo) and as fuel efficient as an Accord. The only point that I am not 100% confident in (based on my talks with the designer and lead engineer) is being faster than the GTR... because... well if Porsche can't do it... Acura... eh...
IISANDERII
Member
See the post above you.
fu3lfr3nzy
Member
The V10 NSX proto a few years ago was already poised to be faster than the GTR and LFA before it got canned so I dont see how the new one cant get the job done.
As far as Porsche is concerned, I simply dont think they're trying hard enough. If they really wanted to, they can beat the GTR but for whatever reason they choose to ignore the situation and go about their daily lives.
Its the same reason why Ferrari doesnt care that the Zonda R smashed the 599XX in Ring lap times. I'm sure theyre more than capable of beating the Zonda if they really put some effort, but they dont care much like Porsche.
Well the new NSX is going to be a six cylinder with 400-500hp. The V10 was planned to have 550hp+. The V10 also did not have to lug a hybrid system around. We will see.
In regards to Porsche, would you like to explain why they purchased a GTR, tore it apart and then subsequently issued a statement saying that they have no idea how Nissan built a car that goes around The Ring as fast as it did and that they must be cheating.
weekend_warrior
Banned
What? Link please.
Metalmurphy
Member
The electronics probably play a BIG part in that, and its something you won't figure out by taking it apart, so it makes sense that they would say something like that.
Lol
SolidSnakex
Member
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/30/porsche-accuses-nissan-gt-r-of-cheating-the-ring/
He joking calls it the "wonder car", but isn't the general consensus that it really is a wonder car. Especially for how much it costs. It seems like anyone that drives it walks away amazed by it.
Okay, this is hilarious 
But first a disclaimer: this is just a *philosophy* contribution to this thread, just to provoke small potential discussion regarding mindsets of people who criticise GT5 in some ways just because it actually forces them to invest some effort, skill and time in order to combat challenge of the game.
We all remember the development regarding Seasonal races from introduction in early 2011 until today.
TLR: they were hard and restricted at the beginning, vocal minority was screaming about them being "broken", Polyphony made them easier (restrictions completely removed) and basically turned them into ATM's and made all more serious players disappointed.
18 months later we got a redesign with system called "Performance Point Adjustment" where you could use heavily-tuned car under some vague PP restrictions for normal payout or play with low-spec PP car for challenge and high payout - new/old twist was how restriction on tyre-compound was making a return. Everybody was happy. Or were they?
Also, we all know how tyres are what actually make a difference for many things in GT series: handling on the first place, speed through corners and max-speed and most importantly, complete sensation of the driving model.
So, latest Seasonals did not just introduce PP-adjustment, they've also made actual winning more challenging than before with placement of the leading cars in handicap zone of true challenge. Few weeks later since first introduction of such Seasonal (80's Japanese car) and one day after introducing a second, much more *attractive* Lamborghini Seasonal, this thread emerges on GTPlanet:
Are seasonals getting harder or is it just me.
Nevermind the actual discussion, here is the main point of the thread in post #19, which absolutely illustrates the mindset of majority of GT whiners:
Discuss!
But first a disclaimer: this is just a *philosophy* contribution to this thread, just to provoke small potential discussion regarding mindsets of people who criticise GT5 in some ways just because it actually forces them to invest some effort, skill and time in order to combat challenge of the game.
We all remember the development regarding Seasonal races from introduction in early 2011 until today.
TL
R: they were hard and restricted at the beginning, vocal minority was screaming about them being "broken", Polyphony made them easier (restrictions completely removed) and basically turned them into ATM's and made all more serious players disappointed.18 months later we got a redesign with system called "Performance Point Adjustment" where you could use heavily-tuned car under some vague PP restrictions for normal payout or play with low-spec PP car for challenge and high payout - new/old twist was how restriction on tyre-compound was making a return. Everybody was happy. Or were they?
Also, we all know how tyres are what actually make a difference for many things in GT series: handling on the first place, speed through corners and max-speed and most importantly, complete sensation of the driving model.
So, latest Seasonals did not just introduce PP-adjustment, they've also made actual winning more challenging than before with placement of the leading cars in handicap zone of true challenge. Few weeks later since first introduction of such Seasonal (80's Japanese car) and one day after introducing a second, much more *attractive* Lamborghini Seasonal, this thread emerges on GTPlanet:
Are seasonals getting harder or is it just me.
Nevermind the actual discussion, here is the main point of the thread in post #19, which absolutely illustrates the mindset of majority of GT whiners:
Discuss!
Okay, this is hilarious
But first a disclaimer: this is just a *philosophy* contribution to this thread, just to provoke small potential discussion regarding mindsets of people who criticise GT5 in some ways just because it actually forces them to invest some effort, skill and time in order to combat challenge of the game.
We all remember the development regarding Seasonal races from introduction in early 2011 until today.
TL
18 months later we got a redesign with system called "Performance Point Adjustment" where you could use heavily-tuned car under some vague PP restrictions for normal payout or play with low-spec PP car for challenge and high payout - new/old twist was how restriction on tyre-compound was making a return. Everybody was happy. Or were they?
Also, we all know how tyres are what actually make a difference for many things in GT series: handling on the first place, speed through corners and max-speed and most importantly, complete sensation of the driving model.
So, latest Seasonals did not just introduce PP-adjustment, they've also made actual winning more challenging than before with placement of the leading cars in handicap zone of true challenge. Few weeks later since first introduction of such Seasonal (80's Japanese car) and one day after introducing a second, much more *attractive* Lamborghini Seasonal, this thread emerges on GTPlanet:
Are seasonals getting harder or is it just me.
Nevermind the actual discussion, here is the main point of the thread in post #19, which absolutely illustrates the mindset of majority of GT whiners:
Discuss!
That is GTPlanet dude.gif
/discussion
Metalmurphy
Member
Wait, what do you mean by this?
I've said it before , but at least in regards the Suzuaka challenge, you cannot beat it with less than the maximum allowed vehicle. In that sense it is broken.
As for the others, I think it should be easy to beat the race with the max vehicle for not much cash. The challenge should not be enforced, it should be optional. Increasing the reward for the difficulty if a fine way of doing that, but the spread needs to be correct.
As for the others, I think it should be easy to beat the race with the max vehicle for not much cash. The challenge should not be enforced, it should be optional. Increasing the reward for the difficulty if a fine way of doing that, but the spread needs to be correct.
weekend_warrior
Banned
Okay, this is hilarious
But first a disclaimer: this is just a *philosophy* contribution to this thread, just to provoke small potential discussion regarding mindsets of people who criticise GT5 in some ways just because it actually forces them to invest some effort, skill and time in order to combat challenge of the game.
We all remember the development regarding Seasonal races from introduction in early 2011 until today.
TL
18 months later we got a redesign with system called "Performance Point Adjustment" where you could use heavily-tuned car under some vague PP restrictions for normal payout or play with low-spec PP car for challenge and high payout - new/old twist was how restriction on tyre-compound was making a return. Everybody was happy. Or were they?
Also, we all know how tyres are what actually make a difference for many things in GT series: handling on the first place, speed through corners and max-speed and most importantly, complete sensation of the driving model.
So, latest Seasonals did not just introduce PP-adjustment, they've also made actual winning more challenging than before with placement of the leading cars in handicap zone of true challenge. Few weeks later since first introduction of such Seasonal (80's Japanese car) and one day after introducing a second, much more *attractive* Lamborghini Seasonal, this thread emerges on GTPlanet:
Are seasonals getting harder or is it just me.
Nevermind the actual discussion, here is the main point of the thread in post #19, which absolutely illustrates the mindset of majority of GT whiners:
Discuss!
The person ironically named "gtnoobie" had a good rebuttal.
I think some people just buy Gran Turismo because it's a car game, and they expect a similar experience that you might get from NFS or Forza. You can't really expect them to understand the essence of GT is in the challenge and races aren't designed to be easily beaten on the first try. Best to just keep giving them the kiddy races.
Metalmurphy
Member
Thanks for reminding me what's so great about GT5 amar. Was a blast.
Shame about that second race though haha.
Shame about that second race though haha.
I... I have no words.
Yeah, Deef Forest race was superb, shame I got goofed by dirty air on the braking and lost it, whiskey probably didn't help
I know you couldn't understand anything we talked, but it was hilarious. One of my friends was on constant rampage about default gearbox on Catherham and he just couldn't accept we race it without his beloved 6-speed shortcut trans. He was on that throughout the whole race, our complete conversation was about it.
Will not comment on the FT-86 race, I feel shame now
Thanx for dropping by, feel free to drop in everytime you see us racing, we do usual sessions on Fridays/Saturdays evening - always stock-cars, default tyres, no assists. BTW I am glad to see you in the non-ABS Camp, so good.
Metalmurphy
Member
Can't get past 3rd place :/
Guess so: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3IbG5WMQMg
Metalmurphy
Member
Silverstone was pretty much a given.
Once I get my CSW in tomorrow I will be breaking this. I got up to second with a controller so 1st is definitely possible.
Metalmurphy
Member
Managed to get second as well with the G27, but gave up on the first. I ended up upgrading the car a bit.
Mostly mutliplayer, but sometimes they appear in Seasonal Events.
fu3lfr3nzy
Member
I already played that track to death in the other game, and I dont like the track at all (boring would be an understatement)
I suppose they chose it due to its historical significance, etc.
It wont surprise me if the current layout is the only available version in future GT games. Spa/Monza didnt get special treatment like Fuji/Tsukuba did in GT4.
They are likely including for future iterations of GT Academy.
Metalmurphy
Member
Are they even giftable?
No, sorry Polyphony.
phosphor112
Banned
So, I need a wheel stand.
Is the wheel stand pro usable when using clutch? I'm really concerned about having the bar in the way when feet are switching from brakes to clutch or brakes to gas.
Is the wheel stand pro usable when using clutch? I'm really concerned about having the bar in the way when feet are switching from brakes to clutch or brakes to gas.
If you the tools, make your own. I find most wheel stands to be pretty flimsy. You may want to look into budget compact cockpits. Inside Sim Racing has reviewed a couple.
SunhiLegend
Member
Never had the problem of the bar getting in the way. Pretty much haven't had any problems with the wheel stand pro since I purchased it around a year ago.
I will say it was the best purchase I made apart from my G25 for racing games. I play more casually and offline a lot so it was worth the investment at around £100, not too expensive and it's easy to pack away. Just check youtube if you want to see it in action and reviews.
phosphor112
Banned
I wanted to make one from wood. Even a foldable one. My wife said no way. It would have taken too much space even in it's compact form. Need something smaller like the WSP.
Will look into it more.
Polyphony put up what I think is a new data logger video. Not that anybody cares, but whatever.
http://youtu.be/gNR6SmhN_RM
http://youtu.be/gNR6SmhN_RM
drugstore_cowboy
Member
You can get folding wheelstands without the centre post for around £100, I'd get one myself but can't mount the Fanatec shifter without spending out even more.
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_47010.html
GAF I made a trailer with footage from most of our online races including Super GT, NRL and One off races.
Enjoy
http://youtu.be/sU-RHxfunCw?hd=1
Off to have some dinner finally
Enjoy
http://youtu.be/sU-RHxfunCw?hd=1
Off to have some dinner finally
GAF I made a trailer with footage from most of our online races including Super GT, NRL and One off races.
Enjoy
http://youtu.be/sU-RHxfunCw?hd=1
Off to have some dinner finally
Wow that was epic. Amazing job. I would have liked to see a couple more of the close finishes put in there but otherwise phenomenal. What was the song BTW? When GT6 comes out we need a trailer like that to kick of NRL.
Metalmurphy
Member
GAF I made a trailer with footage from most of our online races including Super GT, NRL and One off races.
Enjoy
http://youtu.be/sU-RHxfunCw?hd=1
Off to have some dinner finally
Already paid for it self
*edit* lol @ Metalmurpy