GT5 Stock GT86 Competition - February 2012

[ft86Fan]

Top Gear Test Track
1:22.891 - ft86Fan - G27 - Paddles

Originally Posted by Deslock

Wow your screenshot shows consistently fast times! How about posting a ghost replay so we can learn from you?

Deslock, don't think I'm good enough for you guys to learn from but I'll try to post the replay. First time doing this so not sure if I'm doing it right. Let me know if this is working.

ft86fan-gt86-stock-topgear-1.22.891.zip

[nrclptcnsmniak]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

^If you ever see your lap timer numbers turn red (which happens when you go off track), that means your lap time is invalidated. That's probably what is happening.



And about Laguna Seca, it may be an unlockable track but I forget how to earn it. Google search? I've been doing all these in practice mode.

i honestly dont know where im going on this track... how do i get laguna seca?

[ft86Fan]

Originally Posted by nrclptcnsmniak

i honestly dont know where im going on this track... how do i get laguna seca?

I don't believe you need to unlock Laguna Seca. Go to Practice-->World Circuits and you should see it.

[Laika]

Damn I was really trying to beat my old time but looks like I'm gonna have to put it up. I'm failing at resizing on imgur (even cleared my cache like it says) so the first link is my setup and second is the time slip.


Laguna Seca

1:46.298 - Laika - G27* - 6MT

*I have a 350mm steering wheel and the Nixim brake/clutch mod if it matters.



http://i.imgur.com/tXs99.jpg


(the 1:45.xxx time was a modded car)

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

Let me know if this is working.

Judging by the size, it's a replay of the whole session. Next time save only best lap replay.

[Deslock]

Originally Posted by nrclptcnsmniak

also ive circled this track like 6 times and its not clocking in a lap time... wth is going on? gah!

switchlanez already replied, but GT5's Top Gear track can be unforgiving when it comes to marking your lap as invalid. Be careful not to cut corners too tight.

You could try running with the driving line a couple times just to learn the track layout, and then turn it off before doing your competition runs. Don't leave it on too long as it'll become a crutch for braking points, which you'll need to relearn once you turn it off.

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

Top Gear Test Track
1:22.891 - ft86Fan - G27 - Paddles



Deslock, don't think I'm good enough for you guys to learn from but I'll try to post the replay. First time doing this so not sure if I'm doing it right. Let me know if this is working.

Thanks, I'll trying loading it on the PS3 next time I play (I've been in bed sick... too fatigued to even play GT5).

BTW, you're being modest. Even if I put together a single lap of my best corners, it'd be slower than 1:22.891.

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

Let me know if this is working.

It's working. I had to go and beat that time now

Originally Posted by Laika

Damn I was really trying to beat my old time but looks like I'm gonna have to put it up.

Sadly, using paddles is faster.

Latest times. Probably gonna do some more laps @LS during the week, feeling like there's half a second there at least.

Top Gear
1:22.819 - dsgerbc - CSRE - Paddles

Laguna Seca
1:42.842 - dsgerbc - CSRE - Paddles

[switchlanez]

Thanks for sharing your Top Gear replay, ft86Fan. Hard to mimic on a DualShock but it inspired me to drive smoother. My Laguna Seca time improved after watching that! + I can still improve on some corners.



Laguna Seca Raceway
1:44.940 - switchlanez - DS --- Buttons

I'm not home right now but I can upload replay upon request.


Question: Do any of you guys with steering wheels have a proper seating/mount setup and what do you think of it?

[Gadflyii]

What a cool idea!

I took a stab at a few laps on each track, I know I can cut a good second off the Top Gear track, and there is at least half a second on Laguna Seca. My Wheel is the original old school Driving force, (blue and black) that came out before GT3 was released in 2001... Best $50 I ever spent :P


Laguna Seca
1:43.082 - gadfly_ - Logitech Driving force - AT

Top Gear Test Track
1:23.675 - gadfly_ - Logitech Driving Force - AT


Here are the replays:

[dsgerbc]

Did some more laps around laguna.
Laguna Seca
1:42.323 - dsgerbc - CSRE - Paddles

There's probably more time, since I missed the apex big time for the key turn before the uphill.

Both replays of my laps are attached.

[ft86Fan]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

Thanks for sharing your Top Gear replay, ft86Fan. Hard to mimic on a DualShock but it inspired me to drive smoother.

Question: Do any of you guys with steering wheels have a proper seating/mount setup and what do you think of it?

@switchlanez, definitely get a wheel and seat. Its worth it. You can get a Logitech G27 for $217 with free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NT9TK4/

Here is my setup:

[switchlanez]

^Thanks, I'm seriously considering it. What kind of seating/mount setup do you have? Any quirks about it/any recommendations/things to avoid when I shop?

I found this: http://www.amazon.com/Playseat-Limit...uct/B004N0HHV8

But I won't get it if there are options that offer all the same functions for less like this: http://www.amazon.com/Playseat-Evolu...ef=pd_sim_sg_4

Is this http://www.amazon.com/Playseat-Gears...d_rhf_dp_shvl1 worth getting and are there other accessories I should consider?

[dsgerbc]

The pic looks to be playseat Evo. I had it, hated it. Metal bar right in the middle was annoying the hell out of me.

For the money those linked seats will set you back I'd rather get rSeat GTR V2 or Obutto Ozone

[switchlanez]

^Thanks for the tip. I think I would get the rSeat GTR V2 since I don't think I can fit my 40" TV on the Obutto making some parts useless and I'd want to use everything I'm paying for. Do you have personal experience on either of those 2?

Looks like both have a gearshift mount. Wish I could test how each feel with a G27. Anyone know?