having trouble with real circuit tours

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I have golds on all except nurburgring 24h and I can't do any better than 6th on this and i used a r8 oreca? Help please
 
I used the Formula GT, tuned to meet the specifications, and softened the suspension up as much as it would go. Makes it a bit less darty and jumpy. It's still not too easy - took me a few tries, but then won it by 14 seconds.
 
Turn down the aero, turn down the power. All the way down. Might have added ballast, too, I don't remember - but you can get it down to where it will compete. You'll think it's too underpowered, but it shines in the twisties because even with maximum ballast it's still hundred of kilos lighter than anything you're running against.
 
hi i'm having the exact same problem. would you mind sharing your tuner so i could give it a try?

i still dont think ill be able to do it lol its solid to keep a 2m-wide car on that track for 7 0r so minutes :)

plus im not used to the GP circuit part added on i always forget and hit the barrier at the end haha
 
Let me see what I can do. Wife's watching Blu-Ray right now, so no access to the PS3, but I'll look when I get a chance, and post up info and put up the car for sharing.

The big trick for me was actually SLOWING DOWN just a bit - brake a little early, let off the accel a bit early, take it easy and work on smoothing things out, learning the track (there's always one or two bits that sneak up on me and catch me off guard!)
 
I have a setup for the FGT that's carried over from GT4. I will share it here.

First: Get the FGT to 750 PP.
Set Power limiter to either 50% or 50.1% (should be 467 HP).
Add 200 lbs of ballast
Aero should be 67 Front and 83 rear.

The 3 above steps should get the car to exactly 750 PP.

Next, the setup:
Set transmission to 205 MPH (no point setting it higher as the car won't even reach that on the long straight).
Suspension:
Ride height 10 10
Spring Rate 17.4 17.5
Dampers Extension 8 8
Compression 6 6
Rollbars 7 7
Camber 2.0 1.0
Toe 0.00 -0.20

Brakes 7/1 split

You shouldn't have too much difficulty but from the last straight til the line the rest of the field will gain on you so just be aware to get around all of them before then.
 
Blitz24
I have a setup for the FGT that's carried over from GT4. I will share it here.

First: Get the FGT to 750 PP.
Set Power limiter to either 50% or 50.1% (should be 467 HP).
Add 200 lbs of ballast
Aero should be 67 Front and 83 rear.

The 3 above steps should get the car to exactly 750 PP.

Next, the setup:
Set transmission to 205 MPH (no point setting it higher as the car won't even reach that on the long straight).
Suspension:
Ride height 10 10
Spring Rate 17.4 17.5
Dampers Extension 8 8
Compression 6 6
Rollbars 7 7
Camber 2.0 1.0
Toe 0.00 -0.20

Brakes 7/1 split

You shouldn't have too much difficulty but from the last straight til the line the rest of the field will gain on you so just be aware to get around all of them before then.
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That sounds pretty close, but I had the suspension settings all the way down - max ride height, softest spring rates, softest roll bars, etc. Brakes I believe were at 5/2 f/r.

And you're right about that long straight - they'll gain on you. I got passed there by one of the opponents, but I kept on the gas into the curves after the straight, and got around him again, just in time.
 
Kwicko
That sounds pretty close, but I had the suspension settings all the way down - max ride height, softest spring rates, softest roll bars, etc. Brakes I believe were at 5/2 f/r.

And you're right about that long straight - they'll gain on you. I got passed there by one of the opponents, but I kept on the gas into the curves after the straight, and got around him again, just in time.
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I set the brakes stronger. Usually the setup is 5/3. I think I could move the ride height and the spring rate higher (usually did whenever I remembered to and I tend to forget to do so as it should be at 18 not 17).
 
I believe the F2007 and F10 could work also as a premium alternative, although I could be wrong
 
doodlemonoply
I believe the F2007 and F10 could work also as a premium alternative, although I could be wrong
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Nope. This will NOT work and I have confirmation that it doesn't work from firsthand experience. Due to the Ferrari's not being allowed to race anything but themselves, if one were to use an F2007 or an F10 the cars in the race would all be F2007's and F10's. The problem lies in the fact that although your car is at 750 PP, the AI cars aren't restricted to that number, and actually have a fully powered car.
 
It's not the car that makes the difference on Nurb, it's learning the track. Have you done AMG academy? Just to put it in perspective, all Group C and LMP's in the game are capable of getting gold on RH with default garage settings, ABS 1, no other aids. I know because I spent about two weeks doing it when the seasonal first came out, so much fun.

The fastest cars are not the easiest to drive ... the 787B, Sauber and Minolta are fast but handfuls ... the Peugeot 905 is the easiest to drive IMO, but slower. If you want to maximize your chances, wait until the Toyota 7 starts on pole. He will hold the fast cars up for a long time. If the Minolta, Sauber or Pescarolo start on pole then you will need to be really quick.
 
Obsidian-2
... If you want to maximize your chances, wait until the Toyota 7 starts on pole. He will hold the fast cars up for a long time. If the Minolta, Sauber or Pescarolo start on pole then you will need to be really quick.
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The 1st lineup after restarting GT 5 , the T7 sits on pole and the Sauber sits on 2nd.

Even with the Sauber on 2nd , you need sub 7:50s to win the race. ;)



raVer
 
The only way I got past this one was by tuning a good handling car with a stage 3 turbo and turning on every driving aid there is.
 
Obsidian-2
It's not the car that makes the difference on Nurb, it's learning the track. .
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Its actually one of my faves. I race it all the time although not the 24hr circuit version. 90% of the track is the same as what im used to though the trouble is im not used to racing it in a car anywhere near that fast nor MR drivetrains with wide chassis

Touring cars are great there and most German cars and muscle cars but the track is so narrow and at those kinds of speeds any contact with the grass whatsoever practically ends your chances of winning :(
 
Yeah I know any contact with the grass or anything else I guess ill jus have to keep trying til I learn the track better but its frustrating me I jus don't believe I'm good enough to get it done right now
 
Barcelonic
Its actually one of my faves. I race it all the time although not the 24hr circuit version. 90% of the track is the same as what im used to though the trouble is im not used to racing it in a car anywhere near that fast nor MR drivetrains with wide chassis

Touring cars are great there and most German cars and muscle cars but the track is so narrow and at those kinds of speeds any contact with the grass whatsoever practically ends your chances of winning :(
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I've put the FGT I used for this one on Shared status, so hit me up with a friend request on PSN (I'm Kwicko there, too) if you want to try it out.
 
smokedj84
Yeah I know any contact with the grass or anything else I guess ill jus have to keep trying til I learn the track better but its frustrating me I jus don't believe I'm good enough to get it done right now
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ye me too mate i feel the same. i can tiptoe around and stay on the track but at speed its impossible it seems. My Escudo did quite good but i cant drive 4WD all that well. Toyota 7 handles almost too well for the track - using a 750pp car on this track is like using the X2010 on Fuji Speedway lol :)
 
Barcelonic
Its actually one of my faves. I race it all the time although not the 24hr circuit version. 90% of the track is the same as what im used to though the trouble is im not used to racing it in a car anywhere near that fast nor MR drivetrains with wide chassis

Touring cars are great there and most German cars and muscle cars but the track is so narrow and at those kinds of speeds any contact with the grass whatsoever practically ends your chances of winning :(
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For a car that's easy to drive, forgiving of mistakes, and capable of stomping the LMs into mush...

R35 TC

That car is way faster than any "easy to drive" car in the game. Or way easier to drive than any "fast" car, depending on how you look at it.
 
I tried with the Minolta a few times last night and the best I could finish was 4th (Toyota 7 started on the pole and finished 2nd behind the Sauber).
 
Maxed out Sauber, with Prainos tune (including gear ratios), goes like an exocet missile and handles like a go kart.
 
I used a fully tuned out Minolta. It wasn't easy though. I had way more horses than everyone, but the Sauber was hard to catch up to. Trick for me was to play a little dirty early out so I had plenty of time to race normally and catch up to the first place guy. He was always way ahead of everyone. I had to push what that car could do to really keep up though. I doubt it's the best choice if you know the track well. I barely know that track so I am not that great on it yet. Yet...


Anyway, R35 TC is one of the DLC cars. It's a Nissan GT-R.
 
Advice would be to wait until a Toyota 7 holds the front, it will drastically slow whatever is behind it, holding them up most of the way to the Caroussel. If you overtake it before the C9 or Pescarolo Hybrid gets it, you'll find it much easier to win. Minolta is a good bet, or the C60 Hybrid, whichever you have and can control best, they're both over 740 PP fully tuned. Or use a detuned Polyphony digital as others have suggested, either way works.
 
Blitz24
First: Get the FGT to 750 PP.
Set Power limiter to either 50% or 50.1% (should be 467 HP).
Add 200 lbs of ballast
Aero should be 67 Front and 83 rear.

The 3 above steps should get the car to exactly 750 PP.

Next, the setup:
Set transmission to 205 MPH (no point setting it higher as the car won't even reach that on the long straight).
Suspension:
Ride height 10 10
Spring Rate 17.4 17.5
Dampers Extension 8 8
Compression 6 6
Rollbars 7 7
Camber 2.0 1.0
Toe 0.00 -0.20

Brakes 7/1 split
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I'm not a good driver by any standards, and I'm not familiar to the Nordschliefe at all
I tried this with config but tweaked it to min downforce, 300 km/h = 186mph (as I couldnt get no faster than that in the long strait) and LSD = 8/14/40 (taken from Praiano). Then waited for a grid with a Toyota 7 in front and after a few tries I did it.

I reached the long straight with only a 2-3s lead over a chasing Minolta. In no time it was trying to overtake me, but with some dirty weaving and such narrow a circuit it was not that difficult to keep it behind

Thanks for the tips 👍
 
Barcelonic
what make? i've not heard of it

thanks :)
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Nissan R35 Touring Car. It's DLC. If you haven't heard of it you probably don't have it.

I just ran this race again with the R35 TC, 700PP, race soft tires. No aids except ABS1.

The Minolta started on pole. I ran a bit of a sloppy lap, with one 4-wheel off. I passed the Minolta at the 3:51 mark (Breidscheid) and went on to win by 6 seconds. Race time 7:31.

This car is a BEAST. The way I have it tuned there is slight push on throttle but very neutral off throttle. Extremely stable, even with all 4 wheels in the grass.
 
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I'll have to try it with the gtr something I may be able to handle but s2k2k3 can u post your setup?
 
smokedj84
I'll have to try it with the gtr something I may be able to handle but s2k2k3 can u post your setup?
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GT-R R35 Touring Car
700PP
897hp
1215kg

Tires Race Soft

Aero 35/55
Engine Stage 3 Tuning
Turbo High RPM
Trans Top Speed 230mph
Torque Sensing Diff 25/75

Suspension
RH 0/0
SR 15.5/15.5
DE 6/6
DC 6/6
AB 4/5

Cmb 1.4/0.6
Toe 0.10/0.10
Brakes 5/5

ABS 1
Other aids off

Same car and setup I used with stock turbo and power limiter to run the wet Spa TT. Ran a 2:31 my first lap. This car is dead stable even in the wet. Well, I did run TCS 1 for the rain. :lol:
 
s2k2k3
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Same car and setup I used with stock turbo and power limiter to run the wet Spa TT. Ran a 2:31 my first lap. This car is dead stable even in the wet. Well, I did run TCS 1 for the rain. :lol:
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It is stable because it´s a AWD ;)


raVer
 
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