Car Reviewing on GT5

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What would you like me to review next?

  • Nissan Fairlady Z32 v Nissan Fairlady Z33 v Nissan Fairlady Z34

    Votes: 9 17.0%
  • Old V new- R34 Skyline vs Skyline Coupe

    Votes: 6 11.3%
  • Supercar battle- Ferrari 458 Italia v Mercedes SLS AMG

    Votes: 7 13.2%
  • Raving Rivals- 2010 Subaru Impreza Sedan v Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

    Votes: 13 24.5%
  • Single Review- Audi R8 4.2 FSI

    Votes: 2 3.8%
  • Spicy Hot Hatch Review- RenaultSport Clio V6

    Votes: 2 3.8%
  • Volkswagen Sambabus Review

    Votes: 5 9.4%
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI battle- old V new

    Votes: 6 11.3%
  • Other (please post comment!)

    Votes: 3 5.7%

  • Total voters
    53
shenfrey
Sorry, as much as I love this idea, I do seriously think you should either create a dedicated thread and reserve a TON of space, OR create your own website for this. Reason I say this is I love this idea but your reviews are just gonna get lost in a pool of comments

agree, but he could add them later on when there is enough and edit them a bit after reading comments, so reading it will improve :) point is the amount of reviews is too small for this moment, but adding them later all together without comments would be better place for them! 👍
 
Apologies to the OP for lighting the fire on this brake debate. I think someone should make a thread about the subject and take that discussion away from the reviews.

On-topic: Your reviews are great, keep up the good work. Pro-Tip, update the first post with links to the reviews of each car as they come along. Just click on the number at the top right of the post and copy that URL to the OP. 👍
 
Hi guys! (Also, thanks for the advice!) Sorry I haven't been reviewing for a while. Many exams are going on as is stress so it will be a while 'till my next one comes up. But keep posting; I am still reading ;)
 
Hi guys! (Also, thanks for the advice!) Sorry I haven't been reviewing for a while. Many exams are going on as is stress so it will be a while 'till my next one comes up. But keep posting; I am still reading ;)

Hey, would you mind if I tried out some reviews? May lessen your load and I could work on some of the requests... I feel like I could give some good reviews
 
Hi guys! (Also, thanks for the advice!) Sorry I haven't been reviewing for a while. Many exams are going on as is stress so it will be a while 'till my next one comes up. But keep posting; I am still reading ;)

Going off what others have said, if you don't want your reviews to get lost, edit the opening post with links to each review you do as below:

Suzuki Cervo SR '07
(Quote me and look how I've changed the URL to have showpost.php instead of showthread.php to link to the individual post instead of the page it's on.)
 
Okay, well here is my plan on what I am going to review, just to let everyone know...

I'm not going to keep it exclusively road car, I'm gonna run some tests with some race cars...

-Nissan Generations (Nissan 370z vs Nissan 350z vs Nissan 300zx)
-SUPER GT Showdown (Divided into two aspects: GT500 [Nissan GTR, Lexus SC430, Toyota Supra, Honda NSX] and GT300 [Subaru Impreza, ARTA Garaiya, and any of the other ones there are?])
- Le Mans Legends (Audi R10 vs Puegot 908 vs Mazda 787b)
- McLaren F1 vs Bugatti Veyron vs Ferrari Enzo
- Ferrari 458 Italia vs Ferrari F430


Also, my two tracks that I will be using are:
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (partly because it's my local track, and I've put many laps on it)
Le Mans 2009 no Chicane (Top speeds and test braking)


What do you guys think?
 
Sorry, as much as I love this idea, I do seriously think you should either create a dedicated thread and reserve a TON of space, OR create your own website for this. Reason I say this is I love this idea but your reviews are just gonna get lost in a pool of comments

This.
Great reviews, I'm looking forward to more.
I'd like to see SLR vs SLS. =oo=
Keep it up.
 
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Hi guys, I'm thinking for my next review, Mitsubishi EVO vs Subaru Impreza- Tarmac, Snow, and Dirt comparisons. What do you think?

Most def! Keep em coming. Enjoyed reading them, plenty of humour please, helps fills the gap of no top gear on tv.
 
Going off what others have said, if you don't want your reviews to get lost, edit the opening post with links to each review you do as below:

Suzuki Cervo SR '07
(Quote me and look how I've changed the URL to have showpost.php instead of showthread.php to link to the individual post instead of the page it's on.)

I see how you have done this. However, when I tried it for my second review, it didn't work. I had this: Ford GT '06 VS Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) '06
 
It should've been pointed out that there was a gentlemen's agreement in Japan that 276hp would be the maximum between all the companies there at the time. So then the point of it isn't really much about HP, although it does perform extremely well with what its got.

The NSX is really more about handling, refinement, driving experience, style, and uniqueness. You see, comparing the NSX with the likes of Skylines, RX7s, and Supras almost just doesn't make sense - they're all designed for different reasons than the NSX. The NSX isn't about sales figures and economy options, its all derived from Honda's F1 motorsports progam.

Theres videos of it on youtube out performing Ferrari's and Lamborghini's on full circuits, one that comes to mind is that Best Motoring video with Gan-San. It does a 7:56 at Nurburgring, this was more charateristic of Corvettes at the time. No other Japanese car could do the same thing (at the time) - except maybe the Skyline GTRs.

The only thing I could say about the NSX is technology has preceeded it now, making it less relevant in terms of sheer performance but it still does offer that F1 feel, you can still sense the passion in its design and purpose. It'll still give cars of today a good run for the money and so at the end of the day it should be worth the purchase.
 
I see how you have done this. However, when I tried it for my second review, it didn't work. I had this: Ford GT '06 VS Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) '06

Fixed:
Ford GT '06 VS Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) '06

Ok, what you have to do is click the number of the post that's in the top right of the post box, by the date it was posted (#21 to be precise in this case for the GT V Z06 review). Which gives you the following URL:
"https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5265115#post5265115"

Yhen simply delete the # and everything past it, change 'thread' to 'post' and boom, done as below:
"https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5265115"
Note: Make sure it's p= not t= also.
That's the URL you want to use for your link, if you have any more trouble private message me on GTP and I'll help you out as best I can 👍. Try to do it for the GT one yourself without just copy pasting the above, then hopefully you'll manage the rest to.
 
It should've been pointed out that there was a gentlemen's agreement in Japan that 276hp would be the maximum between all the companies there at the time. So then the point of it isn't really much about HP, although it does perform extremely well with what its got.

The NSX is really more about handling, refinement, driving experience, style, and uniqueness. You see, comparing the NSX with the likes of Skylines, RX7s, and Supras almost just doesn't make sense - they're all designed for different reasons than the NSX. The NSX isn't about sales figures and economy options, its all derived from Honda's F1 motorsports progam.

Theres videos of it on youtube out performing Ferrari's and Lamborghini's on full circuits, one that comes to mind is that Best Motoring video with Gan-San. It does a 7:56 at Nurburgring, this was more charateristic of Corvettes at the time. No other Japanese car could do the same thing (at the time) - except maybe the Skyline GTRs.

The only thing I could say about the NSX is technology has preceeded it now, making it less relevant in terms of sheer performance but it still does offer that F1 feel, you can still sense the passion in its design and purpose. It'll still give cars of today a good run for the money and so at the end of the day it should be worth the purchase.

I didn't know that there was an agreement. Thanks for the info! 👍

I know this. I drove it, lol. Which is why I said it was the better car overall, but in my opinion it doesn't deserve such a harsh price tag for the seemingly limited power output.
 
Fixed:
Ford GT '06 VS Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) '06

Ok, what you have to do is click the number of the post that's in the top right of the post box, by the date it was posted (#21 to be precise in this case for the GT V Z06 review). Which gives you the following URL:
"https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5265115#post5265115"

Yhen simply delete the # and everything past it, change 'thread' to 'post' and boom, done as below:
"https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5265115"
Note: Make sure it's p= not t= also.
That's the URL you want to use for your link, if you have any more trouble private message me on GTP and I'll help you out as best I can 👍. Try to do it for the GT one yourself without just copy pasting the above, then hopefully you'll manage the rest to.

Thank you so much for the help! :cool: 👍
 
Ferrari 458 ITALIA '09 vs Mercedes SLS AMG '10

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Ferraris have always been renown for their brute-forced V8 engines in tiny little plastic boxes with multi-geometry suspension and every other technological advance squeezed into the big wheel in the driver's seat. In other words, Ferrari is one of the most exquisite supercar maker of it's type... or at least, I think so. Of course all of it's history is practically useless in GT5.

When it comes to Mercedes, you may think luxury sports car. However, AMG doesn't joke around when it comes to producing brute force and brilliant handling; possibly the Ferrari's main competition.

COST AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS

I was filled with excitement and awe as I saw what was one of the most beautiful cars in the game spinning in front of me. It's elegant lines and shape will make anyone's mouth water! It looks fantastic, especially with those groovy headlights and swooping hood, however, it isn't very cheap at 283,000.
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The Mercedes SLS AMG didn't quite make me as excited as it should have been. Could it be that it is in the default, dark, drab red colour? On a closer look, it looks like it was built to ram into things. It's basic shape isn't too elegant, though the side grills look meaty. Not only this, but it costs 197,620, considerably cheaper than the Ferrari.

PERFORMANCE

In the Power range, both cars are extremely similar; the Mercedes has only one more horsepower to boot, and more torque, at 66.30 KG/FM. However, the Mercedes weighs in at quite a large 1,620 kilograms. Will this heavy weight prove tough in the corners?
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The Ferrari lost on Horsepower and Torque- however it can make up points, because it only weighs in at 1485 kilograms, almost 150 kilos LESS than the Mercedes, which could prove useful at the corners. Both engines are V8s, though the Mercedes is considerably larger in terms of displacement. Performance can only be settled on the track; so I took them for a spin.

ON THE TRACK- POWER

In terms of power, the Mercedes wins, probably because of that massive engine pumping more torque to the wheels. However, it was a very VERY close call in a drag race!

ON THE TRACK- HANDLING

I feel guilty when I say that the Mercedes triumphs again. The Ferrari is much more agile and nimble, but the Mercedes is much more composed and less tail happy, albeit slightly more understeer. It sticks to the road like glue, especially in the high speed corners. However, that said, a good driver would find the 458 Italia easier to get round tight corners, simply because the SLS is just much too large to handle them. Lastly, the 458 Italia is definitely more fun to handle and is a massively fun challenge with the throttle, and you will be grinning like a lunatic when you get it right!

ON THE TRACK- MISCELLANEOUS

Headlight wise, both of them are utterly useless in the dark.

It's a tie for both, because the 458 Italia has a better view of the front window, whilst SLS has the nifty lifting spoiler and better view in the back; however, I swing towards the 458 Italia because you can view that beautiful engine behind you in 1080P beauty. SLS has slightly better windscreen wipers, but that's not a noticeable difference to most. The engine sound from the Ferrari was disappointing- the SLS wins with it's deep growl.

ON THE TRACK- GEARING AND BRAKING

The 458 Italia wins when it comes to braking by a long shot. Be prepared to fly into corners with the SLS, because the brakes are considerably weaker than the Ferrari's. However, gearing wise, although both have 7 gears, the SLS wins because it shifts much quicker than the Ferrari.

CONCLUSION

Both are brilliant supercars- but I would choose the Ferrari. Why? Because it is much more fun when it comes to corners, and, let's face it, it's much more precious than the SLS, and it has much better styling, and god damn it is drop-dead gorgeous. If you don't care about the looks or fun and want a cheap, winning supercar, the SLS will do that job perfectly for you.
 
Great reviews, keep it up!

I have to disagree on your last review, though. I think that the SLS is a much better car, with it's ferocious styling and throaty V8 rumble, kind of like a German Corvette. The Ferrari is well, hideous, and it doesn't sound that great, and it's just not the same as the SLS. But that's just my thoughts.
Let's see an STi vs EVO comparison up soon. :dopey:
 
I voted other, I like the idea of comparing the old to the new which is why I recommend either of the following.

  • '54 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Coupe vs. '10 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
  • '69 Chevrolet Camaro SS vs. '00 Chevrolet Camaro SS vs. '10 Chevrolet Camaro SS
  • '07 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR vs. '05 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
  • '05 Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI Spec C vs. '04 Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI Spec C
 
Great reviews, keep it up!

I have to disagree on your last review, though. I think that the SLS is a much better car, with it's ferocious styling and throaty V8 rumble, kind of like a German Corvette. The Ferrari is well, hideous, and it doesn't sound that great, and it's just not the same as the SLS. But that's just my thoughts.
Let's see an STi vs EVO comparison up soon. :dopey:

The SLS in my opinion did drive better than the Ferrari. And judging by the poll, you may be in for the STi v Evo review next!
 
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