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Try the old 'Merc (54'?) I had it down to 425 pp or so and won all the events. Probably could have gone much lower on some of the events. Toughest one was the kart track...took that one in the last corner.
Whoever at PD decided this series should run with Comfort Softs is a real knob.
Has anyone tried the Toyota 2000 GT '67 ? It is the only car I could find to beat Eiger....
Yes, I too found that the Toyota 2000GT '67 was excellent at most tracks.
I would also recommend the Nissan Fairlady 2000 '68 and the Mazda 110S '68 (and its sister car, the Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S).
Respectfully,
GTsail
Just to make things interesting, I decided to see if I could lap the slowest car at Rome.
My first attempt was with a Chevy Camaro Z28 '69. After installing a bunch of parts, my Camaro has a PP value of 472.
I then re-set the game console so I can race against the 2nd lineup which has the Nissan Skyline 1500Deluxe (S50-1) '63 in the field (I'm pretty sure that he's the slowest car that we face in this Seasonal).
The race starts and I blast thru the field and lap the Nissan Skyline 1500Deluxe just before he starts his 5th lap!
My second attempt was with a Chevy Corvette Convertible C3 '69. I installed a bunch of parts and tuned my Corvette to a PP value of 467. After another drive thru the field, I pass and lap the Nissan Skyline 1500Deluxe just as I cross the Finish line.
Enjoy the credits!
PS: At this level of tune, both Chevy's will smoke the Ginetta G4, even though this wasn't the point of my races.
GTsail
The 500pp Camaro had me lapping the last car on the Rome event.
Nice!
I have also been able to lap the last car on the Madrid Mini track while driving my Chevy's. It took quite a bit more horsepower though. Your 500PP Camaro should be strong enough, I would think.
GTsail
I have to admit that this was one of the most frustrating seasonals for me ever. I have a sweet little G4 so I decided to run it. Got killed on every track. I was reading through this thread and someone mentioned the Alfa Race car. Got it out and washed it. Set it at 470PP with a 5.90 rear gear and cleaned house. So a big thank you for whoever it was that mentioned the Alfa. It even beat the Ginetta in 3 of the races. The Alfa seems like it was meant for Comfort Soft tires. No sliding or wheel spin though I do use aids at lower settings.
I know I am not the best of drivers but have been able to complete GT1-GT4. I am about 91% through GT5. I don't drive in the grass and try not to punt the slower cars but sometimes it is just necessary. Now that I have completed this event I may go back and try it again in some other cars. If I do it will be a while.
Has anyone tried the Toyota 2000 GT '67 ? It is the only car I could find to beat Eiger. Never tried the 2J, figured it to be too easy with that one.
Could I borrow a 2d from someone,thanks.
The Ginetta G4 average finish time was 10:17 to 10:19, the car will need an average lap of 2:03 to win the race, I passed the G4 in the last 3 corners. I doubt with full ballast and lowest HP, the car could do the lap time necessary to beat the G4.
Whoever at PD decided this series should run with Comfort Softs is a real knob.
this....I'm losing traction on straights and light sweeps. I'm not all that good, but I'm not that bad either. This may be the first a-spec seasonal I won't do because it's aggravating and zero fun. 👎 It's not even a good learning experience.
"Comfort" tires are simply not realistic for racing and no real race with cars in this performance range would ever use Pep Boys cheap all season tires.
Ridox2JZGTEYou should try some of the cars suggested by other members, the Camaro Z28 '69 RM has great traction and grip, I have a tune for the car posted here as well, or you can borrow it from chargersrock18
Love this car. Corners smoothly, and brakes so well. Handles like a dream.
LSD 9/38/15
Height -22/-21
Spring 6.6/7.7
Exten 7/7
Comp 6/6
Anti 5/5
Camber 1.8/1.4
Toe -0.15/0.06
Brakes 6/5
this....I'm losing traction on straights and light sweeps. I'm not all that good, but I'm not that bad either. This may be the first a-spec seasonal I won't do because it's aggravating and zero fun. 👎 It's not even a good learning experience.
"Comfort" tires are simply not realistic for racing and no real race with cars in this performance range would ever use Pep Boys cheap all season tires.
Has anyone tried the Toyota 2000 GT '67 ? It is the only car I could find to beat Eiger. Never tried the 2J, figured it to be too easy with that one.
shepzki View Post
The second lineup is far better for lower PP as the Elan Ginetta is not in the race. Just did 380pp in my Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C3) '69 and won by 14.5 seconds (@ Monaco) so there is much more to be had.
1,544,660 CR
154804 XP
Edit
Just won again @ 364PP, it's as low as I can get this car to go without wearing the engine down. 50% power @ max ballast.
CR 1,700,040
XP 170376
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Brought my Corvette Convertible C3 '69 down to 393PP and won, then down to 390PP ( 173hp, 200kg ballast and 58.3% power) and won by a couple of seconds, not a pretty race though, but can't for the life of me see how you could manage it @ 380PP and win by 14 seconds, let alone @ 364 PP.
Are we talking the same car? Mine only goes down to 373PP @ minimum 50% power. It's flat out getting up the hill at 390PP.