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lestatdark on 21 December 2010
ithis said:
lestatdark said:
ithis said:

Yes I did, and at the ridiculous prices that new console games cost in this country, especially considering the purchasing power we (don't generally) have, and the fact that we are in the EU (but that is a completely different story).

It will be a slow burner for me as I don't always have the time to put into it, or the place to do it (i.e. girlfriend wants to not watch me race). So I don't have advice on the expensive cars, and generally I tend to enjoy driving the slow cars too (although, I enjoyed the iA final licence test the most so far, as frustrating as the learning experience was). I have a DFGT which is nice, but not a remotely acceptable racing setup (improvised seating and wheel stand, sitting in curious and uncomfortable position, which is not nice at all), still I enjoy the game a lot. I didn't try the online yet, cause I don't want to spoil my experience with frustrating races against humans. Will get to it later though, when I will (attempt to) register for a GTP tag, and hope to have great proper racing online. Currently level 13 A-spec and 4(i think) B-spec.

Same here. Although I also have a DFGT, it is mounted to my study desk and I have to use my normal study chair to play GT5, leaving me with all sort of back pains, especially after the long winded endurance races.

The only online races i've done is with fellow VGC members on personal lounges. After some bad experiences in GT5:P online lobby races, I vowed never to try it again, at least not until there's a proper penalty system (such as the heavy mechanical damage implemented in 1.03).

It seems that IA is the biggest license challenge for the majority of GT5 players. I only managed to gold it after an hour trying it. 

I sit on the floor on some mats, the wheel is attached to a (sturdy) low round table, my back against the side of the bed, my legs cramped under the table to get to the pedals. I have to press the gas pedal with the side of my foot. Back, ass and leg pains are quick to settle in. Still, it's a strangely suiting place to be in... I haven't played  the game in days. I miss it.

In a more positive note: Have you seen the new update? It's freekin' great. And I don't think 600MB is too much for an update, especially with the many things it improves (still stuff to do though): http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5-v1-05-update-brings-new-events-more-available-now/

Yup I downloaded it yesterday. Got the Mercedes 196 and the CLk-GTR Race Car just from starting the game in GT Life.

The new seasonal events are pretty good, albeit quite easy. Only tried the first one and the last one of Bonus Event 1, but golded them in their respective third tries.

But what really shines in the update is the ability to turn the HUD OFF!!!! Pretty neat to race the X2010 with everything turned off

Shame that I won't be able to play A-Spec until December 29 Oh well, B-Spec it is XD



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lestatdark on 21 December 2010

Double Post, sorry.



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Hynad on 21 December 2010
mantlepiecek said:

The realism is one of the reasons I am not getting this game. I don't want to buy a wheel for one game, and I don't like to play games on lower difficulty...

Besides, motorstorm's coming out so I will probably get that instead.


You may want to keep in mind that a wheel doesn't get "wasted" very fast.  Most wheels have a very long compatibility span.  If you get a G27 today, you may still be able to use it for next gen games.  Once you get the wheel, you're most likely going to look for other games that can take advantage of it (on both PC and PS3, in the case of the G27 since it's compatible for both) and your investment will get this much more worthwhile.  

There are also plenty of non sim games that can be played with such a wheel.  It makes the experience so much better, just like you were at the arcade.



Cross-X on 22 December 2010

Ok I need some help right now.

 

My Corvette Z06 is the best car I have in terms of everything. I could fly through the Gran Turismo Championship and Tuned Cars Events with it. However I've suddenly hit a problem.

 

I tried using my Z06 again for the GT Championship but it's doesn't have the same performance as before. My back wheels will start to spin out on it's own when I reach a certain speed and I'll go out of control and spin out, etc.

It's at 678 hp and it's got Sports Medium Tires on and I haven't tuned it for a long time but up until two days ago my Corvette started acting up.

 

So I took it to the GT Auto and rebuilt the Engine and replaced the Wheels but it wouldn't change a thing. In fact it made it worse. Now I can't accelerate past 320 km/h and will slow down a bit and just reach 320 km/h again. It used to go up to 350km/h I think with ease on a straight path.

 

What can and should I do?

 



Mordred11 on 22 December 2010
mantlepiecek said:

The realism is one of the reasons I am not getting this game. I don't want to buy a wheel for one game, and I don't like to play games on lower difficulty...

Besides, motorstorm's coming out so I will probably get that instead.

Motorstorm over Gran Turismo?



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Skeeuk on 22 December 2010

can anyone finish the extreme event gallardo on;y race in rome. its extremly difficult



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ithis on 22 December 2010
Cross-X said:

Ok I need some help right now.

 

My Corvette Z06 is the best car I have in terms of everything. I could fly through the Gran Turismo Championship and Tuned Cars Events with it. However I've suddenly hit a problem.

 

I tried using my Z06 again for the GT Championship but it's doesn't have the same performance as before. My back wheels will start to spin out on it's own when I reach a certain speed and I'll go out of control and spin out, etc.

It's at 678 hp and it's got Sports Medium Tires on and I haven't tuned it for a long time but up until two days ago my Corvette started acting up.

 

So I took it to the GT Auto and rebuilt the Engine and replaced the Wheels but it wouldn't change a thing. In fact it made it worse. Now I can't accelerate past 320 km/h and will slow down a bit and just reach 320 km/h again. It used to go up to 350km/h I think with ease on a straight path.

 

What can and should I do?

 

Did you accidentally turn off Skid Recovery? (Though that would not affect your top speed I think no?)



lestatdark on 22 December 2010
Cross-X said:

Ok I need some help right now.

 

My Corvette Z06 is the best car I have in terms of everything. I could fly through the Gran Turismo Championship and Tuned Cars Events with it. However I've suddenly hit a problem.

 

I tried using my Z06 again for the GT Championship but it's doesn't have the same performance as before. My back wheels will start to spin out on it's own when I reach a certain speed and I'll go out of control and spin out, etc.

It's at 678 hp and it's got Sports Medium Tires on and I haven't tuned it for a long time but up until two days ago my Corvette started acting up.

 

So I took it to the GT Auto and rebuilt the Engine and replaced the Wheels but it wouldn't change a thing. In fact it made it worse. Now I can't accelerate past 320 km/h and will slow down a bit and just reach 320 km/h again. It used to go up to 350km/h I think with ease on a straight path.

 

What can and should I do?

 

How many miles/kilometers does it have? You could be looking at a rigidity problem, that's not allowing you to have aerodynamic stability on high speeds.

Have you also tried Rigidity restoration? Also, are you sure you haven't tampered with the Transmission as well, like buying a new transmission that could have dislodged the gear ratio that you used to have? 



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mantlepiecek on 22 December 2010
Mordred11 said:
mantlepiecek said:

The realism is one of the reasons I am not getting this game. I don't want to buy a wheel for one game, and I don't like to play games on lower difficulty...

Besides, motorstorm's coming out so I will probably get that instead.

Motorstorm over Gran Turismo?


lol

Motorstorm looks pretty epic to be honest. I might get gran turismo after they release the edition with every major update pre-installed in the game like they did with prologue



goforgold on 22 December 2010
lestatdark said:
Cross-X said:

Ok I need some help right now.

 

My Corvette Z06 is the best car I have in terms of everything. I could fly through the Gran Turismo Championship and Tuned Cars Events with it. However I've suddenly hit a problem.

 

I tried using my Z06 again for the GT Championship but it's doesn't have the same performance as before. My back wheels will start to spin out on it's own when I reach a certain speed and I'll go out of control and spin out, etc.

It's at 678 hp and it's got Sports Medium Tires on and I haven't tuned it for a long time but up until two days ago my Corvette started acting up.

 

So I took it to the GT Auto and rebuilt the Engine and replaced the Wheels but it wouldn't change a thing. In fact it made it worse. Now I can't accelerate past 320 km/h and will slow down a bit and just reach 320 km/h again. It used to go up to 350km/h I think with ease on a straight path.

 

What can and should I do?

 

How many miles/kilometers does it have? You could be looking at a rigidity problem, that's not allowing you to have aerodynamic stability on high speeds.

Have you also tried Rigidity restoration? Also, are you sure you haven't tampered with the Transmission as well, like buying a new transmission that could have dislodged the gear ratio that you used to have? 

dude what's the settings for your racing wheel, I'm trying to set up mine and well.....it aint working out so well :/