“German Touring Car Championship” Seasonal Event Now Available in GT5

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1. February 17th, 2013 at 7:28 pm - #

   DynamikGT

   Smashed it :) my Alfa 155 dominated the event.

2. February 16th, 2013 at 9:12 am - #

   Pvig73

   Loved it. Merc 190 was the weapon of choice.

3. February 16th, 2013 at 2:45 am - #

   greggyb

   I got mclaren f1 :-)

4. February 15th, 2013 at 9:04 pm - #

   ameer67

   Just finished the Championship. It was VERY easy.

5. February 15th, 2013 at 12:01 pm - #

   Longa23

   SRT On = Races 4 Idiots

   • February 16th, 2013 at 1:42 pm - #

     dr_slump

     SRF actually

6. February 14th, 2013 at 4:54 pm - #

   warpkez

   Where is my prize car? Did this, got two Level 17 tickets and there is nothing waiting for me in the pick up?

   What the hell has happened here?

7. February 14th, 2013 at 4:26 pm - #

   Hentis

   Since the old girl nuked herself 3 weeks ago I have been busy restocking my garage on GT5. I have had to go for the BMW 320i as all the rest are too expensive and I only had half a million from a few nights ago :(, oh well. Lets see how I do.

   • February 14th, 2013 at 4:54 pm - #

     Hentis

     It seems although this is a German car and a Touring Car at that, it isn’t allowed to race. So until I get 1.5 million credits I’m stuffed! Oh well!

   • February 14th, 2013 at 6:06 pm - #

     A_Higher_Place

     I think that 320i used to compete in WTCC or BTCC… maybe, could be wrong. Buts it’s def. not a DTM!

   • February 14th, 2013 at 7:49 pm - #

     Pit Crew

     Head to the Marketplace Hentis. im sure youll be able to get a few level 17s and I think level 18 tickets there that if your lucky will popout the Audis or the MB, DTM cars you could use for event. If I wasnt doing Cudas this Month I could gift ya one today. A friend may share one of the cars for you too, as you know so hang tough :)

8. February 14th, 2013 at 3:43 pm - #

   Spannermonkey33

   Nice event, shame its too easy to win with a low pp car. Come on pd, listen to your fans and give us a decent, intelligent AI! Or is that gonna be GT6…..

9. February 14th, 2013 at 2:28 pm - #

   Hentis

   The moaners are in again zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
   Must have been a seasonal update again …..

   Oh next they’ll be moaning as there is no DLC in the latest SERVER update…… So glad I enjoy GT5…. :)

   • February 14th, 2013 at 2:34 pm - #

     steebz

     lol

   • February 14th, 2013 at 6:18 pm - #

     Quakebass

     I would enjoy GT5…

     But my system YLOD’d a good 3-4 months ago…

     Haven’t had time to crack it open and re-flow the board…

   • February 15th, 2013 at 3:40 am - #

     Hentis

     Hey quakebass, my phat ol girl nuked herself around the end of January and now I have a super slim anorexic model. She’s good but I miss the phat one a tad, anyhow I digress, Ive managed to start again and am enjoying it just as much this time round as well for some strange reason :)

10. February 14th, 2013 at 2:19 pm - #

    Jaycue58

    Powersliding creates time and you dont win races by making your lap time longer if i remember correctly all racers aviod sliding their cars at all costs unless your a drifter so please guys give it a rest

11. February 14th, 2013 at 2:10 pm - #

    infamousphil

    For those who find PD’s SRF rules utterly dispicable, I’m sure you could find a room that will satisfy your need for DTM speed. If you’re an as real as it can get fan of GT and drive like you care, HighPerformanceStreet is now hosting era specific DTM racing.

    I don’t hesitate to kick stupidity and idiocracies ;)

12. February 14th, 2013 at 2:04 pm - #

    RESHIRAM5

    People.

    Stop whining about SRF like Pokemon fans whine about generation 5, It’s annoying.

    You don’t see real life drivers powersliding to overtake others by power sliding.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 4:38 pm - #

      Logoncal21

      i don’t like the srf. it makes me feel bad
      i finished in 1st with a 507pp CLK Touring Car ’00 and i tought “This is not your grip, why do i have to use srf?”

    • February 14th, 2013 at 4:58 pm - #

      RESHIRAM5

      It is ok not to like it but whining about it is annoying.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 8:02 pm - #

      Pit Crew

      I just want it to be optional.

13. February 14th, 2013 at 1:52 pm - #

    sparkytooth

    P.D. please…..there is a menu before you start a race that allows you to turn SRF on or off,even 5 year olds might find it out,please stop forcing SRF on.SRF=No Powerslide=no hooning=no fun=boredom nuff said :(

14. February 14th, 2013 at 1:16 pm - #

    Lambob

    SRF on or off, should be transparent to enthusiast drivers who pilot their cars the way cars should be driven, within respectful limitation of driver’s ability for said car. I could be wrong, but I don’t think SRF would improve laptimes for ringers, example, nor would SRF make newbie drivers anywhere nearly as fast as experienced ringers. SRF can be locked on or off, it really shouldn’t matter much, to any of us. just my opinion

15. February 14th, 2013 at 12:16 pm - #

    luvtadrive

    SRF-: making life in the fast lane too easy?-ABS To “0″- All will be well again

    • February 14th, 2013 at 12:45 pm - #

      Morgoth_666

      No, it won’t. If you set ABS to “0,” SRF will still be set to “On.” Problem not solved, all not well. And it’s not about it being easy, it’s about it being unpleasant. Whether people are bothered by it feeling “wrong” or just by it being unrealistic, it’s still going to bother them.

      To the people complaining about the complaining… if you drive with aids, how much would you love to have them disabled for no reason? Not talking about TT’s where they could skew the times attainable or people’s lobbys where it’s the host’s right to set rules, but imagine if you couldn’t use the driving line or ABS in a seasonal race that had no impact on anyone else playing the game. Might not seem like such a non-issue then.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 1:57 pm - #

      ncrthree

      Agreed. SRF’s effect is pervasive. You cannot escape it’s effects on any car’s handling. Not just an out of control situation. Doubt that-well try for yourself. I did enough SRF on and off comparisons to see just what it does.

      ABS 0 will make it more challenging and fun but it won’t take away SRF physics.

16. February 14th, 2013 at 11:18 am - #

    steebz

    omg stop moaning about the SRF! It doesn’t make that much difference. All it does is stop you powersliding. that is all. it’s not as if it causes major problems is it? IT COULD BE WORSE, YOU COULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE UNLUCKY ONES WHO LOST THEIR WHOLE GAME SAVE AS I DID!!

    • February 14th, 2013 at 11:26 am - #

      hobanator24

      No powersliding=major problem. If I can’t drift my M3 GTR past everyone, where is the fun?

    • February 14th, 2013 at 12:09 pm - #

      ncrthree

      That’s not complety true. Yes it will curtail powersliding but it also gives a car much more overall grip in “normal” driving-almost as much as a full tire upgrade. It does make a difference. I’ve done some testing with and without. SRF feels like a physics enhancer. With the same tires a car brakes harder, corners faster and is more stable. PD even deems it a beginner aid yet calls these Expert Events. There’s no correlating real life aid like TC or ABS – it’s a physics enhancer.

      Yes, people will continue to moan so get used to it yourself. If you don’t mind SRF that’s great but a lot of us prefer the choice-that’s the issue.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 12:26 pm - #

      Pit Crew

      Steebz I lost my save game data twice and had to start from 0…twice. SRF is for noobs all day every day 24 hours a day. You enjoy the SRF thats on you but me…im gonna complain whether you approve or not, further more preventing Torque steer, unwanted torque steer requires technique. I dont need help doing that.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 1:43 pm - #

      steebz

      i’m not a fan of SRF. i don’t use it. ever.The point i’m making is GT has had a lot of bad bugs recently and the forced SRF is not a big deal IMO. Sorry if that upsets you all

    • February 14th, 2013 at 1:52 pm - #

      GTHEAD87

      Its good havibg the option to turn it on and off. I have all off apart from abs, i have that at one because i dont have extended triggers and cant find the balance.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 1:52 pm - #

      steebz

      I’ll only do each seasonal event once because they are ridiculously boring anyway so forced SRF isn’t an issue for me but i do respect the fact that people don’t like it. It’s in the game so we just have to deal with it unfortunately

    • February 14th, 2013 at 1:58 pm - #

      Pit Crew

      ^ You seem to be the one thats upset about players complaining about forced on SRF… Read your OP.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 2:16 pm - #

      steebz

      i’m not upset i’ve just won another Falken GT-R :D

      Seriously though i’m only trying to make the point that it’s not the worst bug GT5 has, for whatever reason Kaz has put it in the game and i don’t think it’s ever gonna be removed. Chill ppl

    • February 14th, 2013 at 2:27 pm - #

      Pit Crew

      Its not a “Bug” its an aid. The point is it should be optional. Like it had been up to this point, not mandatory.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 2:30 pm - #

      Pit Crew

      ^^ What does winning the Falken GT-R have to do with it. I have 4, and Forced SRF still bites.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 2:39 pm - #

      steebz

      er ok then you clearly like to have the last word so knock yourself out pal

    • February 14th, 2013 at 2:55 pm - #

      Pit Crew

      Touched a nerve have I ? lol Poor boo boo

    • February 14th, 2013 at 5:42 pm - #

      steebz

      Lol. Oh yeah. I really let people like you get to me. Not. Go cry to mommy because gt isn’t EXACTLY perfect.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 8:00 pm - #

      Pit Crew

      Point is, you started your OP, telling people don’t complain about SRF being Forced on and now you act as though you didnt put yourself “out there” for anyone to come back at you about it. LOL W A C.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 9:48 pm - #

      steebz

      trolololol

    • February 15th, 2013 at 10:19 pm - #

      brianwong

      I really do not see what is the problem. Seasonals for me are just money-grinding events. If you want to legitimately race then go online or do time trials.

17. February 14th, 2013 at 11:02 am - #

    fordskydog

    PLEASE give me the option to turn off the SRF!

18. February 14th, 2013 at 10:41 am - #

    Maxyenko

    Fun, but it is ridiculously easy. I used the Merc 190 Evo, and with 514PP won every event without breaking a sweat.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 4:43 pm - #

      Logoncal21

      CLK Touring Car ’00 with 507pp
      it’s that easy .
      also the AI is another reason why SE are easy. i hope that in GT6 the AI will be tough, like in GT2

    • February 17th, 2013 at 5:49 am - #

      AcenSpades

      I used the same car Merc 190, but with 499pp. I had to drive near flawless just to get to the top. In the end, it got me a McLaren F1 for all the trouble.

19. February 14th, 2013 at 9:56 am - #

    GeovanneHF

    What’s the gift car for this seasonal?

    • February 14th, 2013 at 10:12 am - #

      Both Barrels

      Leve 17 ticket. I got a FALKEN GT-R.

    • February 14th, 2013 at 10:44 am - #

      G91V

      I got the HPA Motorsports TT Audi

    • February 14th, 2013 at 11:24 am - #

      hobanator24

      I got the Amuse Carbon R….again

    • February 14th, 2013 at 12:27 pm - #

      Bigsword1955

      Backup game save to a flash driver before opening the ticket. So if you didn’t get a car you liked back out of the game and reload GT5 game save from the flash drive back to the PS3 and retry…:)

    • February 14th, 2013 at 12:45 pm - #

      hansbeens

      Audi tt gt car bleu one

    • February 14th, 2013 at 12:54 pm - #

      mmou

      I got Gt40 ’69 :)))

    • February 17th, 2013 at 5:45 am - #

      AcenSpades

      That lvl 17 ticket gave me the McLaren F1 OH YEAH!!!!

    • February 18th, 2013 at 3:25 pm - #

      Fire Yoshi

      I got a Mobil 1 NSX

20. February 14th, 2013 at 9:23 am - #

    munsonface

    KINDA EXCITED ABOUT THIS ONE, GET TO USE SOME CARS I DON’ NORMALLY USE