#TheCardboardBox Tuning |Touge|Wangan|

Which kinds of setups would you like to see more of from us?

  • Purpose built Race-Cars

    Votes: 9 18.4%

  • High-Performance Touge (>530PP)

    Votes: 10 20.4%

  • L.o.t.S. Touge (Class A, B, C)

    Votes: 18 36.7%

  • Wangan

    Votes: 13 26.5%

  • Track-Ready Street Cars

    Votes: 21 42.9%
  • Total voters
    49
  • Poll closed .
SolidSnake7735
Optomuscrime and myself were on the Touge for the last 4 hours chillin...talking about a big new project that we're bringing to GTPlanet that will engulf all other touge-related things on this site and GT5 as a whole.

It's gonna be big!
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I think I know what the poject is.
 
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Toyota 86 GT (Scion FR-S)

GT Auto:
Deep Olive Metallic; Motegi Racing Touge; Fully Broken In; Oil Change
(Iris Red Pearl; Advan Racing; Almost Fully Broken In;Oil Change)

Tale of the Tape:
450PP (449PP)
264(263)hp/7600rpm | 185(184)ft-lb/7100rpm
1151(1141)kg
Model: Premium
Type: Touge

Upgrades:
Weight Reduction Stage 1
(Window Weight Reduction)
Carbon Hood: Body Color
ECU Tuning
Sports Intake Manifold
Sports Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Sports
Adjustable LSD
Carbon Drive Shaft
Suspension Fully Customizable Kit

Tyres:
Sports: Hard

Power Limiter:
100%

Transmission:
STOCK

L.S.D.:
0 - 5
0 - 14
0 - 7

Suspension:
Height: -18/-15(-14)
Spring Rate: 12.8(13.0)/7.2(7.7)
Damper Extension: 5/5
Damper Compression: 6/4
Anti-Roll Bars: 3/3
Camber: 1.8(1.5)/1.5(1.0)
Tow: -0.10(-0.08)/0.22

Brakes:
6(5) - 5

Power/Weight Ration:
4.28(4.27) kg/HP

Legendary car. Reborn ... Twice. The again later by Subaru!
Two slightly different setups, tons of fun!!

PS:
If you take the above image and reverse the colors, the cars would appear to switch position ;)
 
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devintheninja
Glad you did this tune I will try it out tomorrow and give a review. Any word on a tournament for Sunday?
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Cool, if you please, write a short review for it 👍
Sunday's tournament isn't gonna happen; It will be delayed until the next Sunday. But I'll still be hosting a lobby doing Cone-Killer matches and Touge Battle Stage. The reason why is because we haven't finished the last few matches from the last tournament because of people's schedules. Since I'm recording the footage for my show, I can't jump from one tourney to the other.
 
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Sandrock Custom
Mazda RX-8 TypeS '07

GT Auto:
Lavender; Enkei TC-02?; Fully Broken In; Oil Change

Tale of the Tape:
500PP
362hp/9000rpm | 244ft-lb/6000rpm
1085kg
Model: Premium
Type: Touge

Upgrades:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Hood: Body Color
Engine Tuning Stage 2
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Supercharger
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Sports
Adjustable LSD
Carbon Drive Shaft
Suspension Fully Customizable Kit

Tyres:
Sports: Hard

Power Limiter:
100%

Transmission:
STOCK

L.S.D.:
0 - 7
0 - 18
0 - 9

Suspension:
Height: -18/-15
Spring Rate: 9.9/10.5
Damper Extension: 7/4
Damper Compression: 5/5
Anti-Roll Bars: 5/3
Camber: 1.7/1.3
Tow: -0.08/0.15

Brakes:
6 - 5

Power/Weight Ration:
2.95 kg/HP

The legacy of the Rotary engine sets the bar high for the RX-8, especially after the success and popularity of the RX-7 Spirit R. Tuned for the winding mountain pass roads, this car is no slouch. Being one of the fastest vehicles on the touge isn't easy and equipped with a supercharger for low-mid range torque this car is extremely dangerous if not handled with care. Precise throttle control coupled with equally stringent steering will net you the checkered flag every time. No spoiler? Why? BE A MAN!!! Can you handled the Sandrock Rotary? or will you be caught in it's hooks mid-corner... test your might!
 
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Runaway Jury
Honda Civic Type R (EK9) '97

GT Auto:
Bermuda Blue Pearl; BBS LM-R; Fully Broken In; Oil Change; Full Restoration

Tale of the Tape:
420PP
208hp/8400rpm | 135ft-lb/7800rpm
932kg
Model: Premium
Type: Touge

Upgrades:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Hood: Body Color
Chassis Reinforcement
Engine Tuning Stage 2
Sports Exhaust
6 Speed Close-Ratio Transmission
Clutch: Twin-Plate
Flywheel: Sports
Adjustable LSD
Suspension Fully Customizable Kit

Tyres:
Sports: Hard

Power Limiter:
97.9%

Transmission:
6 Speed Close-Gear

L.S.D.:
5 - 0
10 - 0
9 - 0

Suspension:
Height: -12/-14
Spring Rate: 10.0/7.8
Damper Extension: 4/4
Damper Compression: 5/2
Anti-Roll Bars: 4/3
Camber: 1.8/1.6
Tow: -0.11/0.13

Brakes:
6 - 5

Ballast:
47kg @35

Power/Weight Ratio:
4.40 kg/HP

What better way to escape your civic duties than to runaway to the mountains in a Type R Honda!? Plenty of power for the lightweight chassis and a bit of ballast for increased traction and maneuverability.
 
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SolidSnake7735
oops, that ballast was before the Window Weight Reduction. It was legal until i did that. I've adjusted ballast and power limiter accordingly now: -3kg and -0.02% respectively.
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It's still overweight for LotS regulation though mate. From the LotS rules, "Ballast use - 5% of total car weight" A fully weight reducted Civic Type R '97 weighs 888kg, 5% of that is 44.4kg.
 
Maccer_42
It's still overweight for LotS regulation though mate. From the LotS rules, "Ballast use - 5% of total car weight" A fully weight reducted Civic Type R '97 weighs 888kg, 5% of that is 44.4kg.
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ok, then let me do some math.
this mystery will NOT go unsolved!
💡

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OK. done, and done!
It's a good thing this car's powerband is a thing of beauty, so it isn't hurt much by the extra weight and limited power. balance is key. the 5-round battle i had with SK's Roadster at Usui Pass I was running Comfort Soft on it. I didn't know so until after the loss - a lesson learned, but also a new light shone on this car's potential.
 
FF's at lower pp are ideal. It didn't need all that weight anyway, just saw it and was trying to help you out bro.
 
jc18137
FF's at lower pp are ideal. It didn't need all that weight anyway, just saw it and was trying to help you out bro.
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help is always welcome but the extra weight at that setting helps keep the car stable during left-foot braking - moreso than without it. different styles; different methods. TCB's setups aren't for everyone. If this car had a simpler setup, it would've garnered itself a "Novice" tag. It received an "Advanced" tag because even though it's low PP, you can get soooo much more out of it if you apply advanced techniques while driving it. After all, it is built for the touge.

feedback isn't only welcome, it's encouraged. don't feel bad about speaking your mind :lol:
 
Shadow Update VII
I'M BAAAACK!! Yes i have internet again so i can return to finalize a few tunes i have been working on in my down time (As well as completing another game :lol:).

Tunes waiting for online testing /release:
Nissan Falken GT-R (Falken N24: Track/Grip)
Toyota 86GT - 450PP ('12 S.Shigeno Touge Version)
Subaru Impreza 22B - 500PP (Touge)

Sorry for the little update.
 
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Shadow Update VII
I'M BAAAACK!! Yes i have internet again so i can return to finalize a few tunes i have been working on in my down time (As well as completing another game :lol:).

Tunes waiting for online testing /release:
Nissan Falken GT-R (Falken N24: Track/Grip)
Toyota 86GT - 450PP ('12 S.Shigeno Touge Version)
Subaru Impreza 22B - 500PP (Touge)

Sorry for the little update.
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OP Updated
-looking forward to that 22b!
 
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86GT (S.Shigeno '12 Ver.)
Toyota 86GT '12 (Scion FR-S/Subaru BR-Z)

GT Auto:
White respray : GT Auto Front A

Tale of the Tape:
450PP
259hp/7400rpm | 180ft-lb/6900rpm
1116kg
Model: Premium
Type: Touge

Upgrades:
Weight Stage 2
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Hood
Engine Tuning Stage 1
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Sports Air Filter
Sports Exhaust
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
F/C LSD
Carbon Propeller Shaft
F/C Suspension

Tyres:
Sports: Hards

Power Limiter:
100%

Transmission:
6 Speed Close Ratio

L.S.D.:
0 - 7
0 - 11
0 - 9

Suspension:
Height: -20/-20
Spring Rate: 9.0/8.0
Damper Extension: 4/4
Damper Compression: 5/3
Anti-Roll Bars: 3/3
Camber: 1.3/1.3
Tow: -0.10/0.16

Downforce
No Downforce

Brakes:
6 - 5

Ballast:
0Kg

Here's my take on the new Hachi Roku by making an 2012 S.Shigeno Version for touge racing.
 
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458 Monza Edition
Ferrari 458 Italia '09
Tale of the Tape:
606PP
668hp/9600rpm | 61ft-lb/6600rpm
1232kg
Model: Premium
Type: Grip/Track

Upgrades:
Weight Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Hood
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Sports Catalytic Converter
F/C Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
F/C LSD
Torque Center Differential
Caron Propeller Shaft
F/C Suspension
GT Auto Wing A
Tyres: Racing Hard - Racing Soft

Downforce:
10 - 35

L.S.D.:
0 - 7
0 - 14
0 - 8

Suspension:
Height: -20/-17
Spring Rate: 11.1/12.6
Damper Extension: 6/8
Damper Compression: 5/7
Anti-Roll Bars: 3/5
Camber: 1.8/1.5
Tow: -0.11/-0.05

Brakes:
7/6

Re-tuned with downforce for a better grip as well as uprated suspension for improved handling.
I used the Stock Exhaust because i preferred the original exhaust tone over the aftermarket exhausts for this car.
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This tune is unreal!
The 458 handles so beautifully on Nurburgring, its just crazy!
Once you hit the gas, you can see everyone behind you in your rear-view mirror :sly: Thanks for the tune!
 
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Falken N24-GT-R
Nissan Falken GT-R Race Car '04

GT Auto:
Engine Restore : Chassis Restore

Tale of the Tape:
621PP
626hp/6500rpm | 520ft-lb/5500rpm
1360kg
Model: Standard
Type: Grip/Track

Upgrades:
Racing Exhaust
High RPM Turbo
Transmission: F/C
F/C LSD
Torque Center Differential
F/C Suspension

Tyres:
Racing: Hard - Soft

Power Limiter:
100%

Transmission:
1st: 3.250
2nd: 2.150
3rd: 1.535
4th: 1.180
5th: 0.945
6th: 0.780
Final: 3.400
Max Speed: 211Mph
(Set Max Speed, Individual Gears then Final Gear)

L.S.D.:
3 - 6
18 - 20
8 - 8
(Front Settings Locked)

Drivetrain:
35 - 65

Suspension:
Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 12.0/10.0
Damper Extension: 7/6
Damper Compression: 4/4
Anti-Roll Bars: 5/5
Camber: 1.8/1.6
Tow: -0.10/0.13

Downforce
F - 35 : R - 60

Brakes:
8 - 7

Ballast:
0Kg

A car i have working on whilst i had no internet and is now ready for release :)
 
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Right i have got a unit converter up so im going to go through them all
EDIT: All converted right i hope.....
 
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86GT (S.Shigeno '12 Ver.)
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REVIEW

After the first curve to the command of SS 2012 I realized that this is one of the fastest tuning for road use I've ever experienced. Very stable during braking, can maintain a lot of speed during cornering. However, the corner exit is only perfect if we reach the apex and accelerate the right time, not early nor too late, and we keep the same gear almost to engine limit. During corner approach, it demmands to ballance the car weight to the rear, not for maintaining speed during the process, but to find the right and fastest line to exit at full throttle.
A second consideration about exiting a corner is the car understeering character. After reach the apex, depending if the right ballance was achieved aproaching it, need is tofind the exact moment accelerate out of it. Too soon and you'll get understeer, leaving you no choice but leave the throttle for a milisecond tho regain composure, with the addicional cost of loosing some speed at such crucial moment.
Third, in straights it seems faster to change gear before rev limit. As the rpm reach the rev limit, the engine seems to gain speed at a slower pace.

At Tsukuba, where i first drove it, it seems wonderfull, tho, allowing to accelerate very soon, exiting corners, and retrieving a 1:04,078 sec lap time.
At Serra da Freita, my home course for LotS, showed the understeer character exiting, leaving no choice than ballance the car before, touching the apex with the nose already pointed to the next straight. After 8 laps, the handling was very consistent with first laps, as well as the lap times, showing great composure with tyre wear, althought front tyres were in worst condition. THis makes the S.S. 2012 one of the best 450pp for touge, considering the tyre wear in longer CMSD battles.

A great setup, hat off to Shadow!! Its easy to drive fast even for rookies, but to drive at a winning level, it demands good skills and a good understanding of this setup. For rookies, i dare to reccomend some rear ballast, to get the weight dist. to 51/49. For higher level drivers, if you do the right approach to corners, you will be able to exit at full throttle with total confidence on rear tyres grip and total absence of oversteer!! 👍

Oh, im looking forward to drive this baby with steering wheel, I think it will be even faster and easyer to ballance and exit at full throttle. ;)
 
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