Exeter GT Tuning (Updated with new seasonal setups)

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The latest FITT challenge has now ended and my tune has been published. If anyone wants to try out my tune, here is the link for my entry.

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A few more tunes to add to the list of winners in the Intermediate challenge. :cheers:
Volkswagon Beetle RSi '00

450PP
279 BHP
1260kgs
Weight Distribution 52:48

Sports Hard Tyres

NO Oil Change


FC Suspension
F/R
110/115
6.45/6.50
5/5
4/5
1/3
0.0/0.0
-0.05/0.00

Racing Brake Kit
7/8

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 5.000
Set max speed to 112mph
1st 2.598
2nd 2.039
3rd 1.615
4th 1.331
5th 1.138
6th 0.996
Set final gear to 3.225

FC LSD
F/R
10/12
14/16
12/18
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft
Torq Dist Centre Diff

40:60

Set power limiter to 99.9%
Sports Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Mid RPM Range Turbo Kit


Weight Reduction Stage 3
Ballast - Set 33kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

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BMW M3 Coupe Chrome Line

500PP
404 BHP
1376kgs
Weight Distribution 50:50

Sports Hard Tyres

Aero Kit Type A
NO Oil Change
Inch Up: 1 Wheels


FC Suspension
F/R
90/100
5.50/9.25
5/4
4/7
2/5
0.0/0.0
-0.06/0.04

Racing Brake Kit
8/7

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 5.000
Set max speed to 124mph
1st 3.176
2nd 2.455
3rd 1.950
4th 1.601
5th 1.352
6th 1.182
Set final gear to 3.500

FC LSD
8/12/16
Triple Plate Clutch

Set power limiter to 92.0%
All power parts set as standard

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet


This version of the car is used for 500PP with Sports Hard Tyres in the career races, There are alot of races this car can enter and it can win all of them easily,

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

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Mercedes Benz 300 SL Coupe Chrome Line

450PP
288 BHP
1200kgs
Weight Distribution 55:45

Sports Hard Tyres

NO Oil Change
Aero Kit Type A
Inch Up: 1 Wheels

FC Suspension

F/R
115/120
8.00/4.75
5/5
4/5
3/5
0.0/0.0
-0.06/0.06

Racing Brake Kit
8/7

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 5.000
Set max speed to 112mph
1st 2.812
2nd 2.138
3rd 1.656
4th 1.346
5th 1.135
Set final gear to 3.350

FC LSD
8/10/6
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft


Set power limiter to 98.2%
Engine Tuning Stage 3
all other power parts standard

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Ballast - Set 91kgs to Position 50

The car has given up smoking since this tune. It is fun and precise.

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

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Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 - 16 Evolution II '91

450PP
285 BHP
1150kgs
Weight Distribution 52:48

Sports Hard Tyres

NO Oil Change
Inch Up: 1 Wheels

FC Suspension

F/R
75/80
6.60/7.60
4/5
5/6
2/4
2.8/1.6
-0.04/0.02

Standard Brakes
8/7

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 4.500
Set max speed to 112mph
1st 3.322
2nd 2.506
3rd 1.957
4th 1.586
5th 1.341
Set final gear to 3.300

FC LSD
12/8/10
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft


Set power limiter to 98.8%
Engine Tuning Stage 2
Sports Computer


Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet

Ballast - Set 43kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1.

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BMW 507 '57 (Quick Seasonal Setup)

496PP
388 BHP
1150kgs
Weight Distribution 54:46

Sports Hard Tyres

Inch Up: 1 Wheels
Change Oil


FC Sus
F/R
130/120
13.00/6.50
6/7
5/6
2/4
2.4/2.8
-0.10/0.22

Racing Brake Kit
7/8

FC Transmission
Set final gear to 5.000
Set max speed to 99mph
1st 2.939
2nd 2.255
3rd 1.762
4th 1.442
5th 1.214
Set final gear to 2.500

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


Set power limiter to 100.0%
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports Computer
Semi Racing Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter Sports
Intake Tuning

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet

Ballast - Set 101kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

Simplistic design, stunning looks and an engine note to die for. The ultimate driving machine.

Retuned at nearly 500PP on SH Tyres to win the A Spec Seasonal (550PP SM at Apricot Hill). I came in first place after two attempts with this car. Very nice car but excellent throttle control is required on the corners to stop the rear end from smoking up and losing all the traction. This car gives you a good feeling when you get it completely right as it repays you with good racing and consistent lap times. (for me, it was 1.37s for 5 laps in a row)

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Maserati GranTurismo S '08

500PP
394 BHP
1350kgs
Weight Distribution 48:52

Sports Soft Tyres
Aero Kit Type A
Inch Up: 1 Wheels
Change Oil


FC Sus
F/R
100/105
14.25/16.50
5/4
4/3
1/3
0.0/0.0
-0.05/0.05

Racing Brake Kit
6/7

FC Trans
Set final gear to 4.500
Set max speed to 124mph
1st 3.334
2nd 2.580
3rd 2.080
4th 1.712
5th 1.443
6th 1.240
Set final gear to 3.075

FC LSD
12/15/18
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft


Set power limiter to 85.4%
All power parts set to standard

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction

Ballast - Set 30kgs to Position -20

tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1.

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You will recall that I mentioned a car from a guest tuner for the hard work of @LordJCS and @cbarbosa and all the time they put in. Well this tune is in recognition of that and you will be able to get back the time you spent for the FITT challenge. All you have to do is hit 88mph and you can go back to before it all began. Enjoy :)

This tune is courtesy of @Bowtie-muscle to whom I wish many thanks for this favour. Much obliged. :)

DMC DeLorean S2 '04

PP: 500
HP: 362
WEIGHT: 1100kg
WEIGHT DIST: 48:52

TIRE(S): SH or SS


OIL CHANGE - no

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // BRAKES: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 90 / 96
SPRINGS - 7.00 / 7.50
COMP - 6 / 10
EXT - 10 / 5
ARB - 3 / 4
CAMBER - 0.3 / 0.0
TOE - -0.10 / 0.08
BRAKES - 5 / 5

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO
- 5.000 // TOP SPEED TO - 112
1ST - 3.800
2ND - 2.500
3RD - 1.870
4TH - 1.475
5TH - 1.235
6TH - 1.060
FINAL - 3.250

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 5
ACCEL - 9
DECEL - 20

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-Plate
CARBON SHAFT: n/a
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 1
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Racing
MANIFOLD - Isometric
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - High RPM Turbo
POWER LIMITER - 95.4%

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 46kg @ -50
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE:

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Mazda RX500 '70

500PP
258 BHP
773kgs
Weight Distribution 50:50

Sports Hard Tyres

NO Oil change

Standard Size Rims

FC Suspension
F/R
100/105
5.50/5.90
5/4
4/6
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.05/0.06

Racing Brake Kit
5/6

FC Transmission
(Reset to default)
Set final gear to 5.000
Set max speed to 112mph
1st 3.122
2nd 2.364
3rd 1.829
4th 1.474
5th 1.260
Set final gear to 3.000
(Adjust final gear to suit track)

FC LSD
10/14/18
Triple Plate Clutch

Set power limiter to 99.0%
Engine Tuning Stage 1

Weight Reduction Stage 3


Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

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Dodge Charger 440 R/T '70

500PP
418 BHP
1350kg
Weight Distribution 50:50

Sports Hard Tyres

NO Oil Change

FC Suspension

F/R
114/118
8.90/6.95
4/5
5/4
2/3
1.0/0.6
-0.05/0.06

Racing Brake Kit
5/6

FC Transmission
(Reset to default)
Set final gear to 5.000
Set max speed to 137mph
1st 2.102
2nd 1.752
3rd 1.258
4th 0.970
5th 0.809
Set final gear to 3.100
(Adjust final gear to suit track)

FC LSD
10/11/13
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft


Set power limiter to 94.8%
Engine Tuning Stage 1
Sports Exhaust


Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet (Body Colour)

Ballast - Set 19kgs to Position 20

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

A fine example of american muscle. This tune makes this car easier on the handling aspect whilst maintaining some of the muscle heritage. Drive it sensibly through the corners and it will be a smooth ride. This car is plenty quick enough on the straights to make up for the slow in, quick out approach that this tune favours :) Pearl White paint for a pearly ride. Enjoy :)

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Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R '00

500PP
380 BHP
1315kgs
Weight Distribution 55:45

Sports Hard Tyres

NO Oil Change

FC Suspension

F/R
120/125
7.75/6.20
4/4
4/5
2/4
0.0/0.0
-0.08/0.06

Racing Brake Kit
5/6

FC Transmission
Reset to default
Set final gear to 4.500
Set max speed to 124mph
1st 2.824
2nd 2.349
3rd 1.763
4th 1.407
5th 1.189
6th 1.051
Set final gear to 2.760
(Adjust final gear to suit track)
Currently tuned for Midway Circuit

FC LSD
10/12/14
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Prop Shaft


Set power limiter 93.7%
Engine Tuning Stage 1
Sports Exhaust

Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Bonnet
Window Weight Reduction

Ballast - Set 12kgs to Position 50

Tuned with TCS 1 and ABS 1 only.

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Two more for the Beginners Seasonal Challenge.

Honda Civic 1500 3 Door '79.
(350pp) I feel you might have been a little unkind about this car in your tune, I think it handles pretty well. As you say, it won't pull the skin off your face but it was still quick enough to win.

Nissan Bluebird 1600 DeLuxe (510) '69 (350pp)
This is quite a surprise, at only 875Kg and 111Hp I feel it has genuine pace at this pp rating. I just slapped on SH tyres.
 
A few more tunes to add to the list of winners in the Intermediate challenge. :cheers:

Intermediate Level Non-Race Car Challenge

Abarth 500 '09 (450PP SH) (Courtesy of Praiano63) at 466PP

Oullim Motors Spirra Prototype '04 reduced at 500pp SH tyres

KTM X-bow R '12 reduced at 499PP

Expert Level Race Car Challenge

Toyota TS030 Hybrid '12 at 600PP

Two more for the Beginners Seasonal Challenge.

Honda Civic 1500 3 Door '79.
(350pp) I feel you might have been a little unkind about this car in your tune, I think it handles pretty well. As you say, it won't pull the skin off your face but it was still quick enough to win.

Nissan Bluebird 1600 DeLuxe (510) '69 (350pp)
This is quite a surprise, at only 875Kg and 111Hp I feel it has genuine pace at this pp rating. I just slapped on SH tyres.

Wow, lots of new cars to add to my list. Thank you very much guys!

I might be a little unkind to "the shed" but I use to own a box shape micra years ago and it was an underpowered shed.. Darn thing it was. An asthmatic fly had more umph in it. :lol:
 

Who says the AI never crashes...

I was facing a group of cars that would pile up in that same turn on the 4th lap of the race every single run. I'm pretty sure that a RUF RGT was the catalyst every time. Whenever I had a good set of laps (for me) I was able to get ahead of them and watch the pileup in my rearview rather than having to go around it.
 
I am going to test some racing cars setups because for me the Zytek and the TS030 are not working...Lets see if we can add some cars to that list
The Chaparral 2J is capable of a win and it's a lot more forgiving around the corners due to all that vacuum downforce. I used a tune from priano and took the limiter down to 67.7%, ended up with the win after only a few tries. I too will be testing other race cars to try and get a win with a "legal" car.
 
This BMW M3 CSL '03 (500PP SH) tune is outstanding for the Intermediate Level Non-Race Car Challenge, and it handles so well and yo get a 👍, :) and :cheers: from me.View attachment 537563
Added to the list. Not a surprise this car is so good around this track. The only bad thing about this car is that is it standard. The handling more than makes up for that anyway so it can be forgiven.
 
This BMW M3 CSL '03 (500PP SH) tune is outstanding for the Intermediate Level Non-Race Car Challenge, and it handles so well and yo get a 👍, :) and :cheers: from me.View attachment 537563
If my maths are correct you are averaging lap times in the low 1:21 range. My best laps with that same car are low-middle 1:24 range. I'd love to know where you're getting 3 to 5 seconds on me because I feel like I'm giving it all she's got, Captain, and any time I try to squeeze more I end up facing the other direction. That being said, I've seen some other times on various tracks from you and others around here that make my head spin, so I guess I should be happy it's ONLY 3 seconds. 👍

This is how I figured the average lap time in case anyone doesn't already know this:
You can't just divide the total time by the amount of laps because there is a lead in time on the race; the total time clock starts before you've crossed the start line and your lap timers start after you've crossed the start line.

You have to go into the replay and pause right after your lap starts, then subtract whatever amount is on your lap timer from the total time to figure out the lead in time.
I paused the game 0.034 seconds after the race started and the total time was 31.483 so the lead in time is 31.449 (31.483 minus 0.034). This will be the same every time you start the race.

After you've got your lead in time, you can subtract that time from your total at the end of the race from the race results board (converted to seconds). So fordlaser777's total time was 7:17.017, converted to just seconds, 437.017. Subtract the lead in time:
437.017 minus 31.449 = 405.568
THEN you can divide it by the amount of laps (5) to get an average lap time.
405.568 / 5 = 81.134
and back to minutes and seconds:
1:21.134 average lap time.
 
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If my maths are correct you are averaging lap times in the low 1:21 range. My best laps with that same car are low-middle 1:24 range. I'd love to know where you're getting 3 to 5 seconds on me because I feel like I'm giving it all she's got, Captain, and any time I try to squeeze more I end up facing the other direction. That being said, I've seen some other times on various tracks from you and others around here that make my head spin, so I guess I should be happy it's ONLY 3 seconds. 👍

This is how I figured the average lap time in case anyone doesn't already know this:
You can't just divide the total time by the amount of laps because there is a lead in time on the race; the total time clock starts before you've crossed the start line and your lap timers start after you've crossed the start line.

You have to go into the replay and pause right after your lap starts, then subtract whatever amount is on your lap timer from the total time to figure out the lead in time.
I paused the game 0.034 seconds after the race started and the total time was 31.483 so the lead in time is 31.449 (31.483 minus 0.034). This will be the same every time you start the race.

After you've got your lead in time, you can subtract that time from your total at the end of the race from the race results board (converted to seconds). So fordlaser777's total time was 7:17.017, converted to just seconds, 437.017. Subtract the lead in time:
437.017 minus 31.449 = 405.568
THEN you can divide it by the amount of laps (5) to get an average lap time.
405.568 / 5 = 81.134
and back to minutes and seconds:
1:21.134 average lap time.
I use a G29 wheel left foot braking and Trail braking as well.
 
I use a G29 wheel

Still considering which one to buy. The Thrustmaster T150 or the Logitech G29 (much more expensive though but the only brand wheel which is readily available at local store). Decisions, decisions. tick tock tick tock.

Re the Logitech G29. No probs with playing GT6 in terms of compatibility? Reason for asking is I know at least the Trustmaster has a PS3/PS4 switch for choosing whichever but not so sure 'bout the Logitech G29.
 
I just ran the 500pp seasonal in the Jaguar XK Coupe Luxury '07 (450PP SH) since someone suggested running these seasonal races in lower pp cars to make it a bit more sporting. I love this car and tune. It's so forgiving, you can brake late, mash the throttle too hard in a turn and it always seems to keep on chugging forward. I actually think this car might make me a worse driver because it lets me get away with so much. I need to drive more finicky cars. I happened to get a group of opponents filled with British cars (9 out of 11 opponents) and it was quite nice to hand it to all of them in another British car 50pp under the limit.
 
Still considering which one to buy. The Thrustmaster T150 or the Logitech G29 (much more expensive though but the only brand wheel which is readily available at local store). Decisions, decisions. tick tock tick tock.

Re the Logitech G29. No probs with playing GT6 in terms of compatibility? Reason for asking is I know at least the Trustmaster has a PS3/PS4 switch for choosing whichever but not so sure 'bout the Logitech G29.
Yes it has got a switch
 
Yes it has got a switch

Thanks Fordy. I think I'm leaning towards buying the G29. Waiting on a sale though. I missed out a couple weeks ago. Heard they had a sale and it was offered at 20% discount and the finished price was well worth it.
Might have some more sales coming up hopeful with Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day coming up so keeping fingers crossed. If they do have it for sale then I'll definitely buy it. Then I'll order the stand to go with it afterwards.
 
I just ran the 500pp seasonal in the Jaguar XK Coupe Luxury '07 (450PP SH) since someone suggested running these seasonal races in lower pp cars to make it a bit more sporting. I love this car and tune. It's so forgiving, you can brake late, mash the throttle too hard in a turn and it always seems to keep on chugging forward. I actually think this car might make me a worse driver because it lets me get away with so much. I need to drive more finicky cars. I happened to get a group of opponents filled with British cars (9 out of 11 opponents) and it was quite nice to hand it to all of them in another British car 50pp under the limit.
Thanks for the review. I will get this car added to the list. It seems underpowered for a Jag but it was designed to be a hidden gem at this PP range.
I´m unhappy since yesterday My belovede wheel has died Rip Thrustmaster T300rs
Oh dear, hope you get a new one quick. As @chrisspeed281 says, your warranty should be valid as you haven't had it that long.
 
@chrisspeed281 @shaunm80 It´s was only 3 month old so there is warranty on it.
And the issue it have is a known problem with the wheel and Thrustmaster knows it and they don´t know how to fix tha problem.
So if your own wheel starts to turn very hard to the right and then left just over the centere and then go right again and it do that all the time, then it´s a new wheel , t150 t300 and t500 have this problem.
I hope i get a new one before Wednesday, because there starts a new race season for me at PC .
have won the first 5 weeks season with 130 point have a gab to #2 he was 43 points after.
 
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