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Gran Turismo 5 |OT2| We Love Cars
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Metalmurphy
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I think the "prizes" will actually be real physical prizes, which is probably why it's US only.
ErnieMcCracken
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Toxa said:
I bought that along w/ the other 3.
My Lvl 16 B-Spec Bob managed to win the Historic Racing Car Cup last night (easily). Smoked 'em w/ the 2J. Had an early wreck on Cote d'Azur (the chicane) but came back convincingly to win. He drives like a beast.
Metalmurphy
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Dibbz said:
That actually shows up in the X1 intro, I'm not even sure it's the Top Gear track.
I thought it had been confirmed as top gear, since the track is based around a runway strip. If I recall the first few licence challenges were on the top gear track without the track layout cones, like in that screenshot. Also there was a wet version, didn't look wet tbh though.
Would be nice if we got an update that added the day night and weather to it.
Would be nice if we got an update that added the day night and weather to it.
Metalmurphy
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Dibbz said:
Yeah but the Red Bull Hangar also has a strip and has a day/night cycle. It think it's that.
mclaren777
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Shouldn't the seasonal events have updated about an hour ago?
I'm with you. The colouring of the lights on the strip matches the hangar.Metalmurphy said:
I have my PS3 back! Hooray! I've done some serious GT5'ing this week. I'm sure it looks better than it did back in December. Even the shadows seem a lot better than they were.
Thank goodness for the seasonal events. I'm back up to level 25 after doing those, I thought starting again was going to take forever. I'd love to see some B-Spec seasonal events too.
Metalmurphy
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3:00~4:00 AM GMT of the 27th. So, in about 11 hours.mclaren777 said:
captscience
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Metalmurphy said:
The news update lists Wednesday 10 am est (an hour ago) as the new update time. Of course they qualified that with "+/-1 day".
MustacheBandit_
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finally got a chance to complete the AMG Nurburgring challenges. can you say repetitive? I think they went a little overboard with those events.
Metalmurphy
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UFRA said:
I think the new schedule will only apply on the next seasonals. Today is gonna be at 3AM GMT again.
Same here. Actually, I tell a lie... I briefly did the highest yield seasonal but that's because I had to do *something*. I've been managing both my brother's and my own B-spec for the last week or so (we live next to each other). You should NOT have to repeat any levels in any game AT ALL to move onto the next level. Progression should be perfectly matched.avaya said:
I've done the 'Ring 4-hour maybe 5-6 times and I've just kicked off my fourth Tsukuba 9-hour before I came into work. The design choices in this game sometimes make me want to cry.
I have them all, but most of them have just the mod done and nothing else atm. It was kind of a bummer they didn't allow the race mod versions in seasonal events would have been my first run with the Lotus post race mod. Wish they would work and creating more cars that could get the race mods.brentech said:
Edit: Bah I meant Lotus. High five Dibbz, just got the yellowbird the other day.
I now own the the standard and RM version of all 18 cars that are capable. Along with that though, I've bought all the extra parts for each of the RM cars that are non-removable (basically that means no engine tuning, since they do the weight reductions on RMs. I just don't like non-removable parts as it limits your car selection if you can't de-tune something).
Some of the cars look really bad ass with their RM done.
Was a little disappointed that a large amount of the able cars are Chevy's though. They need to add in more diversity. I did like that the RM done to the Lexus IS F essentially looks like the car Kaz drove at 24h 'ring.
Some of the cars look really bad ass with their RM done.
Was a little disappointed that a large amount of the able cars are Chevy's though. They need to add in more diversity. I did like that the RM done to the Lexus IS F essentially looks like the car Kaz drove at 24h 'ring.
lol - didn't even see your post until after I created mine. Just pure coincidence that we both updated on the same subject around the same time.Rflagg said:
Metalmurphy
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Any word on the Driver's Club?
Psychotext
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I just noticed someone post about GT5 being "hacked" in the PS3 firmware thread. What's that about? Modifying game saves / playing online with overpowered cars or something?
Metalmurphy
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Hacked saves for now.Psychotext said:
I'm sure hacked saves means only increasing money/car collection locally... something that could be done fairly painlessly with glitching via saves/gifting anyway. It's only when they start modifying specs that I'll be getting pissed off.
Though the idea of having a Clio that drives like an X1 is an amazing thought.
Though the idea of having a Clio that drives like an X1 is an amazing thought.
Psychotext
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Cool, as long as online is still safe I'm ok with that.
Yeah, same here. Just launched and played one of them while just checking the others. Had all but the Ferrari.UFRA said:WOW, I lucked out on this seasonal race.
I own 4 out of the 5 cars needed already. That means those prizes are almost all 100% profit for me.
On previous Seasonals they'd say the model of car, but didn't allow RMs. This one my Suzuki and Corvette RM cars showed up on selectable list so I'm pumped to just drive them as I've not even tested them yet.
I used my RM Suzuki which was quite funny, looks so devilish in comparison to it's normal self, with all 115BHP under the hood. Actually kind of looks like a Miata now.
Soo many cars I own but have never driven, kind of sad. And yet like 700 cars to go....
Well, thanks to Bonus Race 6 I made it to level 30 and got to the X1 challenges.
Took me about 30 minutes to get bronze on Nurburgring GP. I ran a 2:14.243, under the 2:14.500 requirement lol.
That thing is just amazing. I think Nurburgring GP would be the hardest of the 3 tracks. I tried Monza quick before I quit and already was just a couple seconds off of bronze. Should have that easily. Suzuka will be tough too, but it has less crazy camber in the track so that's good.
Took me about 30 minutes to get bronze on Nurburgring GP. I ran a 2:14.243, under the 2:14.500 requirement lol.
That thing is just amazing. I think Nurburgring GP would be the hardest of the 3 tracks. I tried Monza quick before I quit and already was just a couple seconds off of bronze. Should have that easily. Suzuka will be tough too, but it has less crazy camber in the track so that's good.
Anyone know if the Sauber C9 or the Bentley Speed 8 are noticeably faster than the Minolta? I suppose I have nothing else that's remotely interesting to spend money on(unless it's a Ferrari formula car!) Anyway, I wouldn't mind owning the fastest non formula car in the game.
Both are in the online dealer currently, if anyone is wondering.
Both are in the online dealer currently, if anyone is wondering.
TTG said:
I presume not much if any, Minolta is a one of a kind beast. Maybe C9 could go near, but it heavily depends on setup.
However, both of those - together with the TVR Speed 12 currently at the OCD - are beautiful and crazy-handling cars, all of 3 very rare in usual UCD roulette.
But them just for the sake of sounds, crazy advanced handling and some Race PhotoMode galore.
I'll think about the Sauber then, thanks. I wish there was something to do with these cars. I put about 300 miles on the Puegueot FAP, but that's just in practice mode. I still like the idea of cockpit mode in an open wheel formula car, maybe I'll get the f2007 instead. Something is off with X1's cockpit. Either way, I don't want to drive that thing again, not after the Vettel challenge.
Obviously, it's not taking too much work to get the seasonal events up. I don't know why they couldn't put up something requiring the exotic stuff. Why not? Something requiring all 3 of the premium Le Mans prototypes, something longer and more competitive rather than license test-esque. Like the Super GT challenge in A-spec, something that requires a pit stop.
The only highlight of round 6 was the f430 Scuderria. I bought it as soon as I completed the license test that featured it. Awesome car. Perfect driver position in cockpit mode, bright gauges. Then you take a look behind you and there's that perfectly modeled V8. No drivetrain work and it revs so easily up to 9k and the gears seem perfect stock. Gets a little oversteer and a little understeer, nothing annoying, just enough to have some fun with the car. Too bad that last turn heading into the main straight at Monza exposes a somewhat inconsistent rumble system gt5 has(at least on a pad). When it works, it's great. But at times, like that turn, the front end will start to drift on you under throttle and there's absolutely no feedback from the controller, you have to operate by sight alone. It's a little offputting too because you figure it must be something minor and you'll power out of it, next thing you know you're trying to stay on the road.
Obviously, it's not taking too much work to get the seasonal events up. I don't know why they couldn't put up something requiring the exotic stuff. Why not? Something requiring all 3 of the premium Le Mans prototypes, something longer and more competitive rather than license test-esque. Like the Super GT challenge in A-spec, something that requires a pit stop.
The only highlight of round 6 was the f430 Scuderria. I bought it as soon as I completed the license test that featured it. Awesome car. Perfect driver position in cockpit mode, bright gauges. Then you take a look behind you and there's that perfectly modeled V8. No drivetrain work and it revs so easily up to 9k and the gears seem perfect stock. Gets a little oversteer and a little understeer, nothing annoying, just enough to have some fun with the car. Too bad that last turn heading into the main straight at Monza exposes a somewhat inconsistent rumble system gt5 has(at least on a pad). When it works, it's great. But at times, like that turn, the front end will start to drift on you under throttle and there's absolutely no feedback from the controller, you have to operate by sight alone. It's a little offputting too because you figure it must be something minor and you'll power out of it, next thing you know you're trying to stay on the road.
Psychotext
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Getting this "Air of experience" trophy is taking forever.
I don't even think using the same driver all the way to level 40 would have helped as I'm so far past that now that it's just not funny.
I don't even think using the same driver all the way to level 40 would have helped as I'm so far past that now that it's just not funny.