Tuner Challenge Version 4

Vehicles must be production or concept street vehicles (IE no rally or race cars).

There will be four classes actually...

FWD
RWD
AWD
N3-tire.


FWD, RWD, and AWD are S3 tires only, but as wild on price as you wish and as wild on power as you wish. Now's the time where that Stage 3 NA tuning that is pricey as hell looks good because while not quite the power output of the best available turbo setup the power delivery is better. Wings are allowed, drivers aids are not.

N3-tire is open to FWD, RWD or AWD vehicles and is the class I want to see the most critical thinking in. Since the tire grip is lower, car choice and getting the suspension right will be fairly critical.

So... Go.


Post your setups in this thread, and then in about 2-3 weeks I'll make a post with the judging criteria and links to the cars.

'76 VW Golf I GTI-R FWD class

Type: FF
Power: 201HP/6100
Torque: 176.84FT/5000
Weight: 746kg

Parts:

Exhaust & Air Filter: Racing
Racing Brakes
Brake Controller
NA Tuning: Stage 1
Port Polish
Engine Balancing
Transmission: FC
Clutch: Triple-Plate
Flywheel: Racing
Limited-Slip: FC
Turbine Kit: Stage 2
Suspension: FC
Tires: S3
Weight Reduction: Stage 3
Rollcage
Oil Change
Car Wash
Rims

Settings:

Spring Rate: F 5.0 B 4.6
Shock (Bound): F 5 B 9
Shock (Rebound): F 7 B 9
Camber Angle: F 2.2 B 1.2
Stabilizers: F 3 B 4

Transmission: Default set auto then final and set gearing.

1st gear: 3.106
2nd gear: 1.950
3rd gear: 1.358
4th gear: 1.090
5th gear: 0.860
6th gear: 0.698

Final: 3.770
Auto: 13

LSD:

Initial Tq: 12
Limited Acc: 25
Limited Dec: 22

Brakes: F 4 B 5

Aides: OFF

Notes: Baby this light weight in 2nd gear. Boost hits at 5k and will spin the tires to redline. I hit the loud pedal right around 6k and should have little wheelspin.

Well I guess I might as well start the fire in the 4WD class...

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV '96​

This car has been in development for about 2-3 month's, working on it every now and then trying to perfect it and bring it up to par with the new Evo X, and I think it's finally ready, so I've entered it here and expect to see it destroy the competiton, as it's now comparable to the phrase "The Evo X of 1996"

Parts list:
Semi-Race Exhaust
Port Polish
Race Chip
S3 tires
Stage.2 Turbo
Sports Intercooler
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance controller
Original Suspension
Twin-plate clutch
Carbon driveshaft
AYC
VCD
Stage 1 weight reduction
Chassis refresh
Oil Change
New wheels (optional)

Settings:

Brake Balance: 8/10

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.8/8.0
Ride Height: 86/110
Shock Absorbers: 6/7
Camber Angle: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 0/-1
Stabilizers: 5/6

LSD:
I: 11
A: 46
D: 8

AYC: 115
VCD: 37

Notes: The car was built with WRC hairpin behavior in mind, so as long as your agressive enough with the steering, the car will rotate through a corner, shift at 7K rpm, and I suggest you drive it around at 70% at first to get a feel and learn how the car is built to handle, and kick it up from there lap after lap, this car will fly, but only if properly driven 👍

It is recommended that it be driven with a Driving Force Pro, as it was built from scratch with mine, and difference's between it and the controller may pop up as it is tested, however nothing but time will tell.

Now to just watch the rest of the class burn down...

6.2 mile version? High miler? Oil change? Refresh if it's not low mileage?

Can we enter more that one car?

You may enter one car in each class.

OK thanks

Rotary Junkie

6.2 mile version? High miler? Oil change? Refresh if it's not low mileage?

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Just a oil change and chassis refresh, the oil to restore power and the refresh to return the car 'as new'

Oil change is so routine that I just simply forgot, and then the chassis refresh doesn't show in the tuning menu

Do all that and your set

Take an NSX (this one is a Yellow '01 Type S with green Takata mags)
Slap on:

Brakes and Controller (5/4)
Racing Suspension (10/10 - 90/90 - 8/8 - 8/8 - 0.0/0.0 - 0/0 - 5/5)
Full Tranny (3.475/2.325/1.700/1.325/1.075/0.900/4.00/11 (for the '01 Type S with this set))

((Nurb: 15'26.598 with some mistakes with the '92 Type R with:
2.975/1.875/1.350/1.025/0.825/4.250/10 tranny settings on a 2 lapper Family Cup Race) Champion White with Black center
spoked and Chrome rims)

Triple-Plate CLutch
Racing Flywheel
LSD (8/32/24)

Oughtta work for bout any condition / power NSX... Minor tweaks to 'snug' it to model.

D

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(fixed a typo on the LSD)
(added '92 Type R Tranny info)

ps - it oughtta let it launch, fly, land, and handle pretty balanced, tire wear on this model is even, as is with the '02 Type R (wears the rear tires a lil moreso on the '92 Type R - easy to fix...). Lighten and raise it to soak up rough stuff some if ya like, but i'm a pretty aggressive racer.

pps - No differentiation as to engine placement with the classes here?

So far I'm going for that Supra, especially because Supras and 3000GTs are my favourite Japanese cars and got neither in GT5 so I'm left pining for a drive. Go the Supra (for now).

count me in.., due to my inability to upload pictures, i'll join TCv4 so that i will still have a reason to play GT4.., i'm sensing the day of reckoning for the Spoon Civic.., (evil laugh) mwahahahahaha!!!

Paulie

Go the Supra (for now).

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Also before anyone else posts, could we keep the chatter to this thread? I think it would be easier for judges if they didn't have to scroll down through a ton of replies when they are looking for cars. Setups here, chat there. 👍

My RWD Entry:

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) '03


350BHP, 1286kg.

Parts:

-Oil Change
-Racing Exhaust
-Racing Brakes
-Brake Balance Controller
-Port Polish
-Engine Balancing
-Racing Chip
-FC transmission
-Triple clutch
-Racing flywheel
-Carbon driveshaft
-Original suspension
-S3 tyres
-Weight reduction 1,2,+3 (shoud be 1286kg)
-GT auto wing

Suspension:

spring rates: 9.7/6.7
ride height: 73/73
damper: 6/5
cambers: 2.5/1.5
toe angle: -1/-2
stabilisers: 5/3

Gearing:

Note: set final to 5.500, then the auto to 1. Then set the rest.

1st: 2.476
2nd: 1.805
3rd: 1.391
4th: 1.118
5th: 0.950
6th: 0.823
Not a fast or slow gearbox, but it's particularly used on Midfield Raceway.

Other:

Downforce: 30/22
Brake balance: 6/7
ballast weight: none
ballast position: 0

Notes: Not bad for an hour's work. It won't wheelspin much, unless you're really pushing it. And the cornering ability is decent for a car of this weight. I hit a 1'16.025 on Midfield. The car itself is smooth, but that may vary with track. Don't be tempted to take it offroad either.

-Macca

Parts to buy:
Racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 3
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Racing Chip
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tyres
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Refresh
Oil Change
New Wheels (optional)

Suspension
Spring Rate: 3.5 / 6.0
Ride Height: 106 / 116
Bound: 4 / 4
Rebound: 4 / 5
Camber: 3.0 / 1.5
Toe: 2 / -1
Stabilizers: 2 / 5

Brake Controller
Brakes: 4 / 7

Transmission

NOTE! First set autoset, then final and last gear ratios.

Gear Ratios
1st: 2.844
2nd: 2.142
3rd: 1.672
4th: 1.342
5th: 1.091
6th: 0.934
Final Gear: 4.000

Autoset 9

LSD
Initial: 30
Acceleration: 12
Deceleration: 7

Driving Aids
ASM Oversteer: 0
ASM Understeer: 0
TCS: 0



Well, isn't it good old Mister Black. He reported for duty willingly, eager to test his handling performance against others. he's not big on muscles, but we all know that big muscles squeeze brains into smaller space..

==FWD ENTRY==
Renault Megane 2.0 IDE ‘00

989kg
285hp
268ft/lbs

Buy These Parts
Oil Change
NA Tuning Stage 3
Port & Polish
Engine Balancing
Racing Brakes
Brake Controller
FC Suspension
FC Transmission
Triple Plate Clutch
Race Flywheel
FC LSD
Weight Reduction 3
S3 Tires
Rigidity Rrefresh
Rims (if wanted)

Suspension
Spring Rate: 5.0 / 11.0
Ride Height: 85 / 85
Bound: 8 / 10
Rebound: 8 / 10
Camber: 2.2 / 1.0
Toe: 0 / 0
Stabilizers: 2 / 6

Brake Controller
Brakes: 3 / 10

Transmission
Note: First, reset the trans settings to default, set the Auto setting second, and set the individual gear ratios last.

Gear Ratios
1st: 1.950
2nd: 1.324
3rd: 1.012
4th: .0.807
5th: 0.663
6th: 0.540
Final Gear: 4.000

Autoset: 22

Downforce: None

Driving Aids
ASM Oversteer: 0
ASM Understeer: 0
TCS: 0

LSD
Initial: 5
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 5

I dug deep in my garage to find this one, as I tuned this one a long time ago, so long ago that I forgot I even had it. It's got plenty of power and speed. Wheelspin is an issue in 1st and (sometimes) 2nd due to its fat torque curve, so best be smooth when applying the gas exiting low speed corners.

AT Holden Tigra '99
(212hp) (275Nm) (908kg)




Parts to buy:

RC Exhaust
RC Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 3
Port Polish Heads
Engine Balancing
RC Computer Chip
FC Suspension
FC Gearbox
Triple Clutch
RC Flywheel
FC LSD
S3 Tyres
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase
Rear Wing
Oil Change
New Rims (optional)

Settings:

Brake Balance: 2/24

Suspension:
Spring Rates: 6.5/5.5
Ride Height: 102/102
Damper (Bound): 4/4
Damper (Rebound): 8/8
Camber: 1.8/1.2
Toe: 0/-2
Stabiliser: 1/4

Gear Ratios: First reset default, then set the auto setting, and after that set each individual gear.
Autoset: 8
1st: 2.760
2nd: 1.962
3rd: 1.553
4th: 1.275
5th: 1.074
6th: 0.920
Final: 3.500

LSD:
Intial: 20
Acceleration: 50
Deceleration: 5

Downforce: 30/30

All driving aids at 0

Parts to Buy:

RC Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Port Polish Heads
Engine Balancing
RC Computer Chip
FC Suspension
Twin Screw Supercharger Kit
FC Gearbox
Triple Clutch
RC Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
S3 Tyres
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase
Rigidity Refresh
Oil Change

Settings:

Brake Balance: 4/20

Suspension:
Spring Rates: 7.4/6.0
Ride Height: 92/92
Damper (Bound): 3/3
Damper (Rebound): 6/6
Camber: 2.5/1.6
Toe: -2/-2
Stabiliser: 3/5

Gear Ratios: First reset default, then set the autoset, then set each individual gear
Autoset: 8
1st: 2.794
2nd: 1.954
3rd: 1.499
4th: 1.224
5th: 1.026
6th: 0.876
Final: 3.180

LSD:
Initial: 5
Acceleration: 48
Deceleration: 5

All driving aids at 0

Lap Record at GVS: 1.55.691

Description: The C4 Grand Sport was the last of the iconic Corvette's C4 generation. It was a great looker, and performed well but by today's standards is a bit sluggish. When us boys from Down Under got our hands on it we began fitting this iconic vehicle with all modern racing parts, with intentions of making a track day special out of it. The engine has also been worked with an Aussie Tuners twin screw supercharger running a 7psi pulley feeding high pressure air to the engine. The result is 507hp and a very impressive 747Nm of torque coming from the 5.7L V8. We worked long and hard on the suspension to get it to a point we were satisfied with. The new gear ratios alone dropped 2sec off the lap time over the standard 'box. We named it the GS.S, with the extra 'S' standing for supercharged.

Renault Megane R230R


We're not really sure what it's doing out in the snow, but...meh.

228 BHP@5500rpm 307.3NM/3750RPM 1082KG

Make: Renault
Model: Megane
Year: 03
From: France -> Renault

Parts To Buy.
RC Exhaust
NA Stage 2
Port Polish
Engine Balance
RC Chip
FC Transmission
RC Suspension
S3 Tyres
Weight Reduction Stage 3.


Suspension
Spring Rate 7.2/10.0
Ride Hight 110/110
Damper
Bound 6/6
Rebound 7/7
Camber 2.0/1.2
Toe 0/0
Stabilizer 5/4

Gearing. (do it in this order).
Auto: 6
1st: 3.386
2nd: 2.437
3rd: 1.901
4th: 1.539
5th: 1.277
6th: 1.106
Final: 3.370

Aids: OFF!

Inspired by the Megane R26R that recently appeared on TG: UK, we at N-Tune Performance opted for some Euro exotics and set out to create a sort of replica vehicle. God knows how much power their R26R develops but ours develops near 230hp to the front S3 Tyres. The idea was simple enough, by a Renault, remove almost everything of no use, lower it and add racing suspension. We were so happy with it that we decided to chuck it too the dogs in TCv4. We wish it the best of luck

Parts List
Sports Exhaust
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Racing Chip
FC Transmission
Triple-plate clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
Stage 3 NA Tuning
Oil change
Stage 3 weight reduction
Wing
S3 Tires
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller

The Setup

SUSPENSION:
--------------------------------------------------------------
Spring Rate:-------8.0/6.5
Ride Height:-------110/115
Shock Bound:-----3/3
Shock Rebound:---1/3
Camber:----------2.0/1.8
Toe:--------------0/2
Stabilizers:--------3/5
-----------------------------------------------------------------

Transmission:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Final to 5.500, auto set to 1, then set ratios and final.
Ratios are [3.350/2.250/1.750/1.400/1.180/1.000]
Final of 3.080

-------------------------------------------------------------------

LSD/Downforce and others:
-------------------------------------------------------------------
LSD: 8/35/8

Downforce: 30/15

Brake balance: 7/3

Aids: None at all
--------------------------------------------------------------------

Notes: Another TC, another DC.

Now in final spec.

It's not a drifter like the last one, it does somewhat resort to understeer when pushed, but it's bloody fast as well.

==RWD ENTRY==
Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R '00

1351kg
533hp
531ft/lbs

Buy These Parts
Oil Change
NA Tuning Stage 2
Port & Polish
Engine Balancing
Racing Brakes
Brake Controller
FC Suspension
FC Transmission
Triple Plate Clutch
Race Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC LSD
Weight Reduction 3
S3 Tires
Rigidity Rrefresh
Rims (if wanted)

Suspension
Spring Rate: 4.5 / 7.0
Ride Height: 105 / 105
Bound: 9 / 9
Rebound: 9 / 9
Camber: 2.5 / 1.0
Toe: -3 / 0
Stabilizers: 1 / 6

Brake Controller
Brakes: 5 / 21

Transmission
Note: First, reset the trans settings to default, set the Auto setting second, and set the individual gear ratios last.

Gear Ratios
1st: 2.587
2nd: 1.694
3rd: 1.316
4th: 1.046
5th: 0.840
6th: 0.684
Final Gear: 3.550

Autoset: 21

Downforce: None

Driving Aids
ASM Oversteer: 0
ASM Understeer: 0
TCS: 0

LSD
Initial: 5
Acceleration: 49
Deceleration: 5

The '00 Mustang Cobra R was basically a street legal race car. It lacked creature comforts like a/c, a radio or a back seat, but who cares, it had a 32 valve 5.4L DOHC V8 shoehorned between the front wheels. I took it a little further, shed some more weight and bumped up the power to over 530hp. Then tweaked the suspension and upgraded the brakes so it wasn't a 1-trick pony.

==AWD ENTRY==
RUF CTR2 '96

1380kg
548hp
531ft/lbs

Buy These Parts
Oil Change
Racing Brakes
Brake Controller
FC Suspension
FC Transmission
FC LSD
S3 Tires
Rims (if wanted)

Suspension
Spring Rate: 7.7 / 10.5
Ride Height: 100 / 100
Bound: 9 / 9
Rebound: 9 / 9
Camber: 2.3 / 1.0
Toe: -2 / 0
Stabilizers: 1 / 5

Brake Controller
Brakes: 4 / 12

Transmission
Note: First, reset the trans settings to default, set the Auto setting second, and set the individual gear ratios last.

Gear Ratios
1st: 2.738
2nd: 1.957
3rd: 1.432
4th: 1.087
5th: 0.856
6th: 0.735
Final Gear: 3.444

Autoset: 13

Downforce: None

Driving Aids
ASM Oversteer: 0
ASM Understeer: 0
TCS: 0

LSD F / R
Initial: 5 / 5
Acceleration: 5 / 40
Deceleration: 5 / 5

Nearly 550hp and an over 200mph top speed. 'Nuff said

1992 Honda CR-X del sol SiR
Tuned Type-R spec​

Parts list:
Race Exhaust
Stg.3 N/A
S3’s
Race Brakes
Brake Balance controller
Race Suspension
Twin-plate clutch
Sports Flywheel
Full Custom LSD
Stg.2 Weight
Port Polish
Engine Balancing
Stiffness/Rollcage
Chassis refresh
Oil Change
Wheels (of Type-R decent, preferably)

Settings:
Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.5/5.0
Ride Height: 100/100
Shock Bound: 5/3
Shock Rebound: 6/3
Camber:2.3/1.2
Toe:1/-1
Stabilizers:5/6

LSD:
I;10
A:50
D:6

Other:
Ballast: 12kg @ -19
Brake Balance: 7/10

No Aides

Notes: This Honda began life as a replica of Ghetto Racer with the help of MFT tuners some time back, but I grew tired of it and decided to revamp the car in my own idea, a unofficial, but worthy Type-R any Honda enthusiast would love

So from replica to torn-down shell, yanking out the engine and tweaking it slighty, to being rebuilt similar at first but different in the details, I present to you the world's only del sol Type R, still retaining the 'swapped' B16 from MFT but slighty tweaked, the car rev's all the way to 9000 rpm, making full use of Honda's VTEC while a fully revamped suspension keeps the car balanced in the turns, just ease into the throttle for 1st and 2nd, after that you can let it scream all you want, designed for fun, this car should keep you entertained for a bit.

TCv4 FWD Entry:

== Spoon Civic Type R '00 (EK9) ==



Parts List:

Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Stage 2
Port Polish
FC Transmission
TR Clutch
RC Flywheel
FC LSD
RC Suspension
S3 Tires (default)

Settings:

Suspension

Spring Rate: 10.0 / 8.0
Ride Height: 110 / 110
Shock Bound: 3 / 2
Shock Rebound: 4 / 3
Camber: 1.8 / 0.8
Toe: 0 / 1
Stabilizer: 1 / 1

Transmission

Auto - 1
Final - 2.820
1st - 4.834
2nd - 3.573
3rd - 2.872
4th - 2.390
5th - 2.027
6th - 1.733

LSD

Initial: 15
Accel: 45
Decel: 5

Ballast

F/R Balance: 0
Ballast Weight: 155

Driving Aids: all 0

I once entered this car in TCv3, with not-so-impressive results. A lot of flaws were present, wheelspin and understeer to name a few. Over the course of several months, the setup has been refined, over and over again after each test drive at any track. The result: a much more easier to drive vehicle than it was in stock. The suspension is made to handle almost any kind of corner-- from hairpins to sweepers --provided you know how to control the gas, which is now easier and more manageable to do. Grip is increase for nimble handling. And speed?? just about enough to give this Spoon car a great zoom on any track, not too much, not too less.

Spectral Racing Development and Team Spectral Present in N3 Livery, the... (drumroll)

2001 Suzuki GSX-R/4 Prize Car Back in Black with Silver Accents (3D Type DW Wing, Chrome Wheels)

249 HP / 9800 RPM
143.57 ft.lb / 7000 RPM
582 kg
Mileage: ONLY 1098.3 miles on the Mileage-'O-Meter!!! (Damnit, Scotty, you forgot to pull that out!)(Sorry, Jim!)

Engine: Our very own Spectral Special Oil Treatment
SRD 'Pimpishly' Tuned Racing Exhaust
Team Spectral 'Somethin's Fishy' ECU Sports Chip
Factory Port-a-Polish and
Team Spectral Stage II NA'h Tuning
SRD Engine Balancing ACT, Mk2, Mod0
Triple-Plate 'Home Run, Son!' Race Clutch and
Racing 'Supa' Flywheel

Chassis: SRD 'Da Stiffest' Chassis Stiffness Program

Tires: Tires 'B We 29.95cr. N3 Standard Road Specials 8o(... but wait, that's not all!

A Brembo Racing Brake Package with SS Braided Hose, and we'll even throw in a
slightly used custom '2 Beaucoup' Brake Controller = 7 / 5, Yeah, buddy!

SRD Racing Suspension:
Spring rate: 7.5 / 7.5
Ride Height: 100 / 100
Bound: 8 / 8
Rebound: 8 / 8
Camber: 0.0 / 0.0
Toe In/Out: 0 / 0
Stabilizers: 1 / 1

SRD Full Customized Racing Transmission: (AUTO>14, FINAL>5.000, GEARING>)
3.825 / 2.550 / 1.875 / 1.425 / 1.150 / 0.975 / 5.000 / 14

Quaife LSD: 10 / 30 / 30, THATS A 30,000cr VALUE!!! BUT WAIT, THATS NOT ALL!!!

Sub-7:15.000 Lap Times on The Nurb! The best performance N3 tires has to offer! Come on! You KNOW this!

Punish GTs, RUFs, Jags, Vipers, Cobras, and slam that G-Meter like it owed ya! (sustained 1.5G+ Turns!) It drifts too, if yer the fearless sort on an empty stomach*.

Don't be the last member of your clan to get one of these Rickety Rockets – BLAST OFF!
All this can be yours for a measley 250,000cr! Plus you get a Free 10,000cr rebate(in only 3-6 Quarters, purchase required.)!!!

Team Spectral Operators standing by ^ ^(Cackle!) : ORDER YOURS NOW, son!
*Catheter and Stomach Pump Not Included!

Notes:
Ohh, yea. Limited to stock on hand!
Ok. I wanted to add an entry before it got too late. I don't think I tuned this up to it's max potential, but after putting a couple hundred miles on all my tune projects, I figure I should at the least put something up for you all to try out. I was sorta pleased with the 10Diff-Family Cup lap times, and it had decent performance. I know I can eke out better times and better handling, but there ya go. Take 'er fer a spin, why dontchya! 80)

D

Hmm...

I don't quite like the use of the GSX-R/4. Why? It's a concept and I said yes to concepts but I don't find the GSX-R to be anything resembling a road-going vehicle, more a design exercise with zero chance of making it to production.

That and it's sort of like bringing a nuclear warhead to a fist fight of a few hundred cavemen.

It seems I've came in a bit late for this. When is the actual deadline?

Either the 28th or 5th December. Depends where we are with entries on the 28th.