Exeter GT Tuning (Updated with new seasonal setups)

Thanks for sending me the above information. You will have noticed that I have done a tune based on the parts you brought and on the BHP and PP range you are at. I did make a few changes (additions) such as weight reduction and ballast to reposition the weight in the car. It was very front heavy as FF cars go. Transfer of weight was virtually impossible for me to achieve when cornering. I have done the best I could with the handling and it will corner nicely as long as it is driven normally. It is no GT car when it comes to directional change.

The transmission I created is designed to have spare revs at the top end if you end up drafting in other cars slip stream. The Turbo keeps going throughout all the gears and then loses its power gain when you get into the upper end of the 6th gear range.

Default FC Suspension was not happening at all for me. No steering ability for the power the front wheels were handling with that added turbo so that was completely custom and also the initial torque and acceleration sensitivity needed adapting to stop the front tyres from glowing. 261 BHP is a lot of power for a FF car to cope with (as Jeremy Clarkson showed when he test drove a sporty FF car in Top Gear a few years ago)

I was not able to fully remove the understeer out of the car but I felt that the improvement was much improved from the default settings. Let me know what you think, obviously, you can play around with the tune if you want to adapt it to your driving but on first impressions, this is a much improved Alfa 147.

 

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizone '08

550PP
559 BHP
1280kgs
Weight Distribution 50:50

Sports Soft Tyres

Change Oil
Aero Kit Type A
Standard Wheels

FC Sus
F/R
120/120
13.50/15.00
6/6
5/5
1/4
0.0/0.0
-0.08/0.06

Racing Brake Kit
8/5

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 5.000
set max speed to 124mph
1st 3.172
2nd 2.472
3rd 1.967
4th 1.623
5th 1.371
6th 1.180
Set final gear to 3.000

FC LSD
8/10/14
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft

Engine Tuning Stage 3
Semi Racing Exhaust
All other power parts standard

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast - Set 12kgs to Position -50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1
Can be a little tail happy at times but is controlled quite easily. Fun, fast car.

 

Next car up is the actual Alfa Romeo 147 GTA '02 at 450PP. Will see if it can handle like the '06 custom version can.

 

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA '02

450PP
276 BHP
1260kgs
Weight Distribution 58:42

Sports Hard Tyres

Change Oil
Standard Size Wheels

FC Sus
F/R
120/125
11.50/5.25
5/5
4/4
1/4
0.0/0.0
-0.06/0.06

Racing Brake Kit
4/6

Six Speed Transmission

FC LSD
10/14/8
Triple Plate Clutch

Set power limiter to 95.0%
Sports Computer
Sports Exhaust
All other power parts standard

Weight Reduction Stage 2
Carbon Bonnet
Ballast - Set 82kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

 

Hey Shaun,
Thanks a lot for the work done on the 147 . I haven't taken it for a spin yet but I'm really looking forward to opening the garage & putting the helmet on
I agree with you about the terminal understeer the car had Hopefully the lighter engine has it cornering better than the '02 GTA.

If I try & remember the Top Gear you refer to, I think it may have been a Vauxhall Astra VXR.

I'll take the others for a test drive too. Thanks again

 

Hey Shaun,
Just took the 'GTA' for a run around Bathurst and it's a definite improvement over what I had Still got some understeer issues like a typical FF - pick your line through the corner wisely & don't enter the corner too fast cause you're not changing it - but it puts it's power down a lot better .
Thanks again

 

This is the '06 version with the turbo right?

 

Yes mate. My 'GTA'

 

Yes, the '06 GTA does like a very specific line but the power it has makes up for the slow corner entry. Im glad that the tune is helpful. It isn't a bad car so to speak, just lacking that something that the Ford Focuses seem to have more naturally. I do like the big exhaust on the car though. looks really nice!

Ballast seems to be the key to FF cars in GT6.

 

Next batch currently under development is 2 x Golfs 450pp and 500pp. A 600pp American Powerhouse, Im feeling in the mood for another Aston Martin at around 550-600pp and a couple of undecided cars. 1 will be a low power CS and another in the top end. 600-650PP. 2 are currently complete, the American car is about 85% complete and the rest will be tuned in the next couple of days. Hopefully will be able to publish them later this week.

 

Funny you should mention the Ford Focus. I've got a ST '13 that spent a little time at GT Auto. I've tuned it to what an RS might be and have found the default FC suspension to be the best FF car in the game as far as I'm concerned. It's so adjustable. Everything I'd want in a FF car without having to put a spanner near the suspension. Pity it's not possible to copy & paste to other FF cars. That'd be cheating though wouldn't it.
I've also got a RS500 '06 replica that's an absolute hoot! 350bhp & 1468kg

 

Mazda MX-5 1.8 RS (NB, J) '98

400PP
164 BHP
945kgs
Weight Distribution 50:50

Comfort Soft Tyres

Standard Size Wheels
DO NOT change Oil

FC Sus
F/R
125/130
8.50/9.00
5/6
4/5
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.02/0.00

Racing Brake Kit
7/5

Six Speed Transmission

FC LSD
8/10/5
Twin Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft

Set power limiter to 93.0%
Sports Exhaust
Intake Tuning
Low RPM Range Turbo
all other parts standard

Weight Reduction Stage 2
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast - Set 44kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

Notes: This car is designed for one thing only. Fun!! you can't take it seriously but it leaves you with a smile on your face as you cruise/drift round tracks. It has fantastic handling with a bit of daftness added on.

 

Volkswagon Golf VI R '10

450PP
265 BHP
1275kgs
Weight Distribution 51:49

Sports Hard Tyres
DO NOT Change Oil
Inch Up: 1 Wheel

FC Sus
F/R
140/140
8.50/10.50
5/5
4/5
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.06/-0.02

Racing Brake Kit
6/8

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 5.500
set max speed to 112mph
1st 2.463
2nd 1.933
3rd 1.511
4th 1.247
5th 1.062
6th 0.945
Set final gear to 3.700

FC LSD
10/12
12/16
16/22
Triple Plate Clutch Kit
Carbon Prop Shaft
Torq-Dist Centre Diff
35:65

Power limiter set to 100%
all parts standard

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast - Set 51kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only

I like this car because it looks like the Golf I currently drive.

 

Volkswagon Golf IV R32 '03

500PP
374 BHP
1250kgs
Weight Distribution 52:48

Sports Medium Tyres
Change Oil
Standard Size Wheels

FC Sus
F/R
100/100
7.50/7.75
5/5
4/4
1/3
0.0/0.0
-0.05/0.00

Racing Brake Kit
6/4

FC Trans
Set final gear to 5.000
set max speed to 112mph
1st 2.856
2nd 2.232
3rd 1.778
4th 1.454
5th 1.245
6th 1.095
Set final gear to 3.150

FC LSD
10/14
14/18
12/15
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft
Torq Dist Centre Diff
40:60

Set power limiter to 96.5%
Engine Tuning Stage 2
Racing Exhaust
Sports Computer
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast - Set 49kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

 

BMW M3 '04

500PP
370BHP
1280kgs
Weight Distribution 49:51

Sports Hard Tyres
Change Oil
Standard Size Wheels

FC Sus
F/R
85/90
10.00/12.50
6/6
5/5
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.02/0.00

Racing Brake Kit
7/5

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 4.500
Set max speed to 124mph
1st 3.333
2nd 2.593
3rd 2.045
4th 1.666
5th 1.408
6th 1.240
Set final gear to 2.600

FC LSD
5/8/12
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft

Set power limiter to 99.0%
Engine Tuning Stage 1
All other parts standard

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast - Set 24kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only

This car is fun, fast and the back end will flick occasionally when cornering, but don't let that bother you, It is very easy to control, sometimes it helps with sharp bends when the back end flicks out! A very fun car for a car which was designed to be oh so serious.

 

Aston Martin Vanquish '04

550PP
547 BHP
1400kgs
Weight Distribution 55:45

Sports Soft Tyres

Change Oil
Standard Size Wheels

FC Sus
F/R
115/120
18.00/14.50
6/6
5/5
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.06/0.06

Racing Brake Kit
6/5

FC Trans
Set final gear to 5.000
Set max speed to 124mph
1st 3.186
2nd 2.475
3rd 1.948
4th 1.602
5th 1.361
6th 1.186
Set final gear to 2.600

FC LSD
8/14/5
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft

Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports Computer
All other parts standard

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast - Set 39kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

Keep the speed steady, break early and let the car roll through the apex. Nice smooth ride from this beautiful Aston Martin.

 

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) '06

600PP
572 BHP
1250kgs
Weight Distribution 49:51

Sports Soft Tyres

Aero Kit Type B
Flat Floor Type A
Rear Wing - Custom Type A
Inch Up: 1 Wheels
Change Oil

FC Sus
F/R
100/100
7.50/9.00
5/5
4/4
2/5
0.0/0.0
-0.06/0.04

Racing Brake Kit
8/7

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 4.500
set max speed to 137mph
1st 2.836
2nd 2.143
3rd 1.680
4th 1.365
5th 1.154
6th 1.010
Set final gear to 2.500

FC LSD
8/12/6
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft

Set power limiter to 94.0%
Sports Exhaust
Supercharger
all other parts standard

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction
Ballast - Set 86kgs to Position 30
Downforce - Set to 16

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only

This car will do corners although it doesn't like really tight bends. I blame the americanism of it for the sharp bends handling technique. The supercharger makes this car really smooth through the gears and always able to gain speed easily out of corners. Feedback for this tune would be great as I was not totally sold on the handling but I couldn't get it any better than what I have at the moment. It may need another visit at a later date but someone let me know how this handles for them.

Edit: 2/3/14 - Tune has been revised and updated for a slightly looser rear end, Still have good stability through the bends and feels easier to drive now. Thanks ChrisH for the feedback provided.

Additional Notes 10/7/14 - For A Spec Seasonal on Bathurst - Move ballast to Position 50. As noted by @chrisspeed281

Changes have been made to the Suspension, LSD and the Downforce level.

 

Lamborghini Diablo GT2 '98 (Seasonal Setup)

580PP
627 BHP
1250kgs
Weight Distribution 43:57

Sports Hard Tyres

FC Sus
F/R
70/70
17.50/30.00
7/7
6/6
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.08/0.08

Racing Brake Kit
8/6

Standard Transmission

FC LSD
8/12/18
Triple Plate Clutch

Set power limiter to 99.5%
all parts standard

Downforce
60/120
Ballast - Set 11kgs to Position -50
Weight Reduction Stage 3

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

Time on first run, 1.07.422. Achieves gold very easily.

 

Lotus Elise Race Car '96 (Seasonal Setup)

530PP
235 BHP
700kgs
Weight Distribution 46:54

Racing Hard Tyres
Change Oil

FC Sus
F/R
90/100
6.50/12.75
6/6
5/5
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.05/0.05

Racing Brake Kit
8/6

FC Trans
Set final gear to 5.000
set max speed to 112mph
1st 2.984
2nd 2.250
3rd 1.731
4th 1.407
5th 1.205
Set final gear to 2.850

FC LSD
8/14/24

Set power limiter to 97.8%
Engine Tuning Stage 2
Low RPM Range Turbo

Downforce
200/450
Ballast - Set 55kgs to Position -50

Tuned and gold achieved with TCS 1 and ABS 1.

Took 1 lap to learn the car and 2 laps to get a gold time. Easy Win!

 

Lotus Elise 111R Race Car '04

530PP
295 BHP
775kgs
Weight Distribution 45:55

DO NOT Change Oil
Racing Hard Tyres

FC Sus
F/R
120/120
8.50/15.50
6/6
5/5
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.06/0.06

Racing Brake Kit
8/6

FC Trans
Set final gear to 5.500
Set max speed to 112mph
1st 3.206
2nd 2.494
3rd 1.986
4th 1.642
5th 1.400
6th 1.230
Set final gear to 3.100

FC LSD
8/12/20

Set power limiter to 99.5%
Mid RPM Range Turbo Kit

Downforce
200/450
Ballast - Set 55kgs to Position -50

Tuned and Tested with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

Time set was 0.4 seconds faster than the Elise Race Car '96 on the first timed lap. Lots of improvement in terms of time to be gained in this car. 1.29.591 time set at the moment.

 

Plymouth XNR Ghia Roadster '60

430PP
284 BHP
1400kgs
Weight Distribution 51:49

Sports Hard Tyres
DO NOT Change Oil
Buy the extra Aero Kit (That covers up the passenger seat) Type A

FC Sus
F/R
165/170
9.00/5.50
6/5
5/6
2/4
0.0/.0
-0.05/0.02

Racing Brake Kit
8/6

Five Speed Transmission

FC LSD
8/10/18
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft

Power limiter at 100%
Engine Tuning Stage 1
Sports Exhaust
All other parts standard

Weight Reduction Stage 2
Ballast - Set 95kgs to Position 50

Tuned and gold achieved with TCS 1 and ABS 1.

 

Thanks for great tune!
Got it through with first try and got time of 1:30,158 with DS3 too

Edit : Won every new seasonal with your tunes, thanks a lot!

 

No problem. Glad they all helped you. I enjoy tuning new seasonal cars as I find they usually help others to get gold as well. I am waiting for non-time trial events to come out so I can test some of my other cars hidden away in the garage.

 

FITT Miata Tuner Challenge
Entry 1 - SCCA Improved Touring Class

Car Choice - Mazda MX-5 Miata 1800 RS (NB, J) '04

Entry is made within regulations set out in link below
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/fitt-miata-tuning-challenge-by-mch.303511/

426PP
200 BHP
980kgs
Weight Distribution 51:49

Inch Up: 1 Wheels

Sports Hard Tyres

FC Sus
F/R
110/110
6.25/7.00
5/6
4/5
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.10/0.02

Racing Brake Kit
8/6

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 5.000
set max speed to 112mph
1st 2.850
2nd 2.180
3rd 1.687
4th 1.393
5th 1.198
6th 1.067
Set final gear to 3.000

FC LSD
10/14/16
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft

Power limiter set to 91.1%
Sports Computer
Sports Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter Sports
Mid RPM Range Turbo

Weight Reduction Stage 2
Ballast - Set 19kgs to Position -50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only. All other aids off

 

FITT Miata Tuner Challenge

Entry 2 - Roadster Touring Car

Car Choice - Mazda Roadster Touring Car

493PP
276 BHP
845kgs
Weight Distribution 51:49

Racing Hard Tyres
Body Rigidity Improvement

FC Sus
F/R
85/90
14.00/12.00
6/6
7/7
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.08/0.05

Racing Brake Kit
8/6

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 5.000
Set max speed to 112mph
1st 3.190
2nd 2.421
3rd 1.878
4th 1.517
5th 1.287
Set final gear to 2.800

FC LSD
12/18/26
Carbon Prop Shaft

Engine Tuning Stage 3
High RPM Range Turbo Kit

Downforce -
200/500
Ballast - Set 50kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only. All other aids off.

Tuned in accordance with the guidelines set out in the link below.
Link here

 

My two FITT Miata entries together looking splendid!

 

Hey Seb, How you doing? I saw that you are pretty much top of all the seasonal races in the friends online rankings! Are you entering the FITT Challenge? something tells me you'd be pretty good at it going by the online ranking times for PD events.

 

Hi Shaunm,
it's going well thank you and you
FITT the challenge ?? this could interest me, what should we do to participate ??
I love the challenge...
has very quickly Shaunm

 

Im good thank you. Trying to be good and busy with college work but its not happening at the moment!

All entry submissions have to be in on the 1st March I think.. It is in the link here. I have already chosen my two and created tunes for them. I don't expect to be in the top 3 but I may surprise myself. its the participation that counts anyway. All good fun.

 

The next batch of tunes ready for publication are;

Scirocco GT24 (Volkswagon Motorsport) '08
Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo
Lexus IS350 GT300 Base Model '08 (Tuned at GT500 level)
Subaru BRZ GT300 Base Model '12
Nissan GT-R '07
Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 N24 Schulz Motorsport '13
Chevrolet Camaro SS '10
Gran Turismo Formula Gran Turismo
Gran Turismo GRAN TURISMO 350Z RS

Depending on college work and actual work, I should expect all these tunes to be published by Sunday latest.

Edit: All tunes are now published on page 6.