FITT M Power Challenge - Mystery Solved - Congratulations to the Winners

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For all those who have already submitted their reviews, are any of you happy to guess who you think tuned each car? You can do this by PM or in this thread. I won't be guessing who tuned what for obvious reasons but everyone else is welcome to give it a shot. :)
 
Test Results as follows. Just waiting on Tuner 15's submission. Great car and track combo.

All cars tested for 10 laps with DS3 (x go, Square stop, and d-pad steer), using auto transmission. All aids off except ABS 1 and driving line.

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FITT M Power Challenge Reviews

All testing done at Nürburgring GP/F. Grip set to real.

Tuner #1 - M3 Chrome Line
Lap Time:2:08:629
DC:8
Comments:
Struggled a bit with turn in. Rotation felt good when I got it right. Seems to prefer a bit more aggression as the more I threw it around, the better it felt. Rear steps out if on the power too soon.

Tuner #2 - M4 Coupe
Lap Time:2:08:378
DC:8.5
Comments:
Good turn in and rotation. Can get on the power super early to enhance corner exit. Struggled a little on exit of 1st corner. Very consistent lap times.

Tuner #3 - M3 GTR
Lap Time:2:06:223
DC:9
Comments:
Only disappointment with this tune was with myself. Left a good coupkle of tenths on the track, just couldn't put a consistent lap in. Solid under braking, good turn in and rotation, easy to get power down. Will run 05's without a doubt. Well done

Tuner #4 – M3 '07
Lap Time:2:07:871
DC:8.5
Comments:
Fun car to throw around the track if you get bored of hot lapping. Good under braking, good turn in with enough oversteer to get through the corner. Good effort

Tuner #5 - 135i Coupe
Lap Time:2:09:493
DC:8
Comments:
Nice stable car to drive. Just careful as you get on the power out of the slower corners. Good turn in and rotation. Good brakes.

Tuner #6 – M3 '07
Lap Time:2:08:058
DC:8.5
Comments:
Easy to set consistent lap times. Just the right amount of oversteer to help you round the corner. Some off throttle understeer noticed. Quick and easy through the mid track S. Gearbox seemd well suited to auto trans.

Tuner #7 - M3 CSL
Lap Time:2:06:228
DC:10
Comments:
Excellent tune. Suited my style pretty well. Lets you pick whatever line you want and delivers. Allows late braking and early acceleration. Excellent rotation. Bravo sir.

Tuner #8 – M3 Chrome Line
Lap Time:2:08:973
DC:7.5
Comments:
Struggled to settle into this one. Struggled with turn in and understeer mid corner, then oversteer on exit. Will suit smoother drivers and give quicker times.

Tuner #9 – M4 Performance Edition
Lap Time: DC:
Comments:
No tune submitted.

Tuner #10 – M4 Coupe
Lap Time:2:07:923
DC:9
Comments:
Does exactly what you want it to. Good turn, good rotation and easy to get on the power. A little understeer on the slower corners but good effort

Tuner #11 - M3 CSL
Lap Time:2:05:895
DC:9.5
Comments:
Very easy to get consistent, fast lap times. 1st lap was a low 07 so was easy to adapt to. Good on the power,easy through the corners and good on exit. Found the auto gearbox changed up just as I was braking, bu that's nit picking really. Good effort.

Tuner #12 – M4 Performance Edition
Lap Time:2:07:984
DC:7.5
Comments:
A solid consistent tune if you can drive solidly consistent. Not much room for error on your line or braking points. Some off throttle understeer hurt lap times. A little more rotation and the time will drop.

Tuner #13 - M3 Chrome Line
Lap Time:2:07:643
DC:8.5
Comments:
Another car that rewards a consistent line. Some oversteer that can be used to get you throug the corners. Quickest of the Chrome Lines for me. Well done.

Tuner #14 - M3 CSL
Lap Time:2:06:604
DC:8
Comments:
Felt light and nimble. Solid under braking with good turn in and rotation. Easy to get the power down early. Lacked the pace of the other CSL's though.

Tuner #15 – M4 Performance
Lap Time: DC:
Comments:
Awaiting tune

Tuner #16 – M4 Coupe
Lap Time:2:07:929
DC:8.5
Comments:
Found this one a good setup, with some slight understeer which cost getting on the power earlier. Good turn in and rotation. Good under braking.

Tuner #17 - M3 GTR
Lap Time:2:08:041
DC:7.5
Comments:
Felt heavier than the other GTR's, and lacked the same pace. Suffered with some off throttle understeer that hurt lap times. Was running mid 09's until lap 7 and 8 when I took over a second off so it's a car to grow in to.

Tuner #18 – M3 GTR
Lap Time:2:06:327
DC:9
Comments:
Felt light and nimble with some on throttle oversteer that assissted in some parts of the track, but hindered in others. Good on the brakes, good turn in and rotation.

that friend performance. 2:05. *** Fantastic, congratulate. very regularly in lap times .Thank you sir:bowdown::cheers:
 
Decided I'm actually gonna test, I realize I can't really do my usual style of posting results 1 by 1 and notifying people. Yet I'm still going to do that, so check back this post daily (I'll go in order). Once everything is done I'll do the tagging.

Settings: DS3/Sens: 7/Real Grip

TUNERS - DC Ratings Not Final


#1
Time: 2:06.785
DC: 9.0

Very good top end and acceleration throughout. Puts power down very well, very little oversteer. Handles bumps fairly well. Transmission is okay as well. Suffers from lazy turn in and understeer in low speed corners.

#2
Time: 2:06.486 - :drool:
DC: 9.0

First couple of laps I really couldn't put my finger on anything in particular on this car. There's actually nothing wrong with this car. Nothing really stands out either. Wherever you point it, it goes without any drama. I was actually thinking it would be lucky to get a lap in the low 7's. When I slammed this lap home I could hardly believe my eyes. I'm still not sure how it got around so quick :eek:. Some witchcraft at work here....

#3
Time: 2:04.721 👍
DC: 9.3

Didn't like this car all that much. Felt bouncy throughout and somewhat unpleasant to drive although consistent. 2nd and 3rd gear seemed both to be a little long. Has the best power parts fitted to a GTR however and is quite fast.

I found the trick to this car, It never understeers! You slam it into corners and you can always expect the front to rotate, Lovely! I actually wouldn't be surprised if someone runs a 2:03 in this car. Watching the replay, it seems the LSD needs tweaking since at two portions of the track one wheel is lighting up hard.

#7

Time: 2:04.977
DC: 8.5

Fairly consistent lap times in the low 5's. Car is easy to drive and cooperates most of the time. Only downside is that understeer creeps in quite a lot making certain corners a challenge. If you screw up, it's easier to recover your line than in #11.


#11

Time: 2:04.734
DC: 8.5

Car does almost everything well. To get a fast time you need to be really precise all the time, since there's very little recovery available. Only complaint is that the car is a little slow to change direction and generally feels like it's swaying around.

#13

Time: 2:06.934
DC: 8.5

Dives under braking. Feels very soft when driving. Initially wasn't impressed however this car has the best turn-in I've tested so far. It's a pleasure taking the last corner with this car, it's so easy!

#14
Time: 2:05.365
DC: 8.5

I had to put in a lot of effort to get that time out. I liked this car initially, in fact I loved it. Thing is it has a bunch of problems. 2nd gear is too short, I was bouncing off the limiter several times. In several sections the car is bouncing around losing me time. Worst of all this car doesn't ride curbs and you have to on this track for a fast lap. What I really loved was the on demand throttle rotation - this is how every car should feel. Could have been great...

#17

Time: 2:07.018
DC: 5.0

Slow. So Slow. I simply don't understand what whoever was tuning this car was going for. The weight of this car is puzzling. Handles alright, but then again you can never drive it fast enough to upset it. I don't get it.

#18
Time: 2:05.673
DC: 6.5

Not a fan of this car. Doesn't like to turn in to corners, although its not a question of understeer. Acceleration is slower than #3. Can't drive it consistently lap after lap. Has a very hard time with the chicane - No matter which way I go it seems to bounce around hard.

2:04 am on the moon. *** speechless, very good friend .Thank great job:bowdown::gtpflag:
 
Decided I'm actually gonna test, I realize I can't really do my usual style of posting results 1 by 1 and notifying people. Yet I'm still going to do that, so check back this post daily (I'll go in order). Once everything is done I'll do the tagging.

Settings: DS3/Sens: 7/Real Grip

TUNERS - DC Ratings Not Final


#1
Time: 2:06.785
DC: 9.0

Very good top end and acceleration throughout. Puts power down very well, very little oversteer. Handles bumps fairly well. Transmission is okay as well. Suffers from lazy turn in and understeer in low speed corners.

#2
Time: 2:06.486 - :drool:
DC: 9.0

First couple of laps I really couldn't put my finger on anything in particular on this car. There's actually nothing wrong with this car. Nothing really stands out either. Wherever you point it, it goes without any drama. I was actually thinking it would be lucky to get a lap in the low 7's. When I slammed this lap home I could hardly believe my eyes. I'm still not sure how it got around so quick :eek:. Some witchcraft at work here....

#3
Time: 2:04.721 👍
DC: 9.3

Didn't like this car all that much. Felt bouncy throughout and somewhat unpleasant to drive although consistent. 2nd and 3rd gear seemed both to be a little long. Has the best power parts fitted to a GTR however and is quite fast.

I found the trick to this car, It never understeers! You slam it into corners and you can always expect the front to rotate, Lovely! I actually wouldn't be surprised if someone runs a 2:03 in this car. Watching the replay, it seems the LSD needs tweaking since at two portions of the track one wheel is lighting up hard.

#7

Time: 2:04.977
DC: 8.5

Fairly consistent lap times in the low 5's. Car is easy to drive and cooperates most of the time. Only downside is that understeer creeps in quite a lot making certain corners a challenge. If you screw up, it's easier to recover your line than in #11.

#8
Time: 2:06.886
DC: 8.8

Very smooth rhythm when driving. Rear end is never upset unless you floor it at the wrong time. Over-rotates under braking. Suffers from high speed understeer. Very easy to drive.

#11

Time: 2:04.734
DC: 8.5

Car does almost everything well. To get a fast time you need to be really precise all the time, since there's very little recovery available. Only complaint is that the car is a little slow to change direction and generally feels like it's swaying around.

#13

Time: 2:06.934
DC: 8.5

Dives under braking. Feels very soft when driving. Initially wasn't impressed however this car has the best turn-in I've tested so far. It's a pleasure taking the last corner with this car, it's so easy!

#14
Time: 2:05.365
DC: 8.5

I had to put in a lot of effort to get that time out. I liked this car initially, in fact I loved it. Thing is it has a bunch of problems. 2nd gear is too short, I was bouncing off the limiter several times. In several sections the car is bouncing around losing me time. Worst of all this car doesn't ride curbs and you have to on this track for a fast lap. What I really loved was the on demand throttle rotation - this is how every car should feel. Could have been great...

#17

Time: 2:07.018
DC: 5.0

Slow. So Slow. I simply don't understand what whoever was tuning this car was going for. The weight of this car is puzzling. Handles alright, but then again you can never drive it fast enough to upset it. I don't get it.

#18
Time: 2:05.673
DC: 6.5

Not a fan of this car. Doesn't like to turn in to corners, although its not a question of understeer. Acceleration is slower than #3. Can't drive it consistently lap after lap. Has a very hard time with the chicane - No matter which way I go it seems to bounce around hard.
Holy cow. Two 2:04's?!?! that's just insane man! Your thinking one of them could go 2:03....:drool: I can't comprend that speed there.
 
Times updated from @biffa3
Updated leader boards.

GP/F Lap Time Podium
1 Tuner #3 2:07.040 +00.000
2 Tuner #11 2:07.227 +0.187
3 Tuner #14 2:07.602 +0.562
4 Tuner #7 2:07.754 +0.714
5 Tuner #18 2:08.286 +1.246

Drivers Choice Podium
1 Tuner #3 9.33
2 Tuner #11 9.25
3 Tuner #10 9.03
4 Tuner #2 8.99
5 Tuner #7 8.89

Fastest Lap at GP/F
2:05.895; Tuner #11's tune Driven By biffa3

Most Consistant Dabomm4 1.865
Fastest Avgerage biffa3 127.637

3 actually, #3 #7 and #11. Insane times nonetheless though, testers are doing a great job as always.
Very true.
 
FITT M Power Challenge Reviews By DaBomm4

All testing done at Nürburgring GP/F, with ABS 1, no other aids, grip set to real, DS3.

Tuner #1 - M3 Chrome Line
Lap Time: 2:09.973 DC: 7
Comments: This tune seems to understeer at the strangest times, my first few laps were fine, then I couldn't stay on the track at all, finally my last 2 laps were mostly ok again.

Tuner #2 - M4 Coupe
Lap Time: 2:09.669 DC: 8.5
Comments: Slow speeds suffer from understeer, rear can break loose if you try hard enough. Transmission feels a little short.

Tuner #3 - M3 GTR
Lap Time: 2:08.568 DC: 9.0
Comments: Great acceleration out of the corners and on the straights, brakes also were very nice, I feel like I must not be attacking the corners right with this tune because it feels like it wants to go faster through the corners.

Tuner #4 – M3 '07
Lap Time: 2:09.459 DC: 7.5
Comments: The handling to weight shifting felt weird to me. The tune could benefit from more power rotation also.

Tuner #5 - 135i Coupe
Lap Time: 2:10.184 DC: 8.5
Comments: Some oversteer off-throttle and easy to spin the wheels up made this tune fun to throw around the track, drifting wise. Add some careful throttle control and it was easy to get a decent laptime out of it. It felt like the transmission was out of the powerband at the end of the long straights.

Tuner #6 – M3 '07
Lap Time: 2:09.335 DC: 8.0
Comments: Mild understeer, but nothing a little power oversteer can't solve.

Tuner #7 - M3 CSL
Lap Time: 2:08.593 DC: 8.75
Comments: Great handling, very hard to break the rear tires loose. Transmission is unique, a little adjustments and I would like the whole tune better.

Tuner #8 – M3 Chrome Line
Lap Time: 2:10.184 DC: 7.5
Comments: The transmission doesn't feel quite right to the track for me, and it is easy to loose the rear end.

Tuner #9M4 Pace Car Edition
Lap Time: N/A DC: N/A
Comments: This was the smoothest ride of all of the cars, but the pit crew can only go so fast when there is no motor in the car. :sly: Life comes first. :bowdown:

Tuner #10 – M4 Coupe
Lap Time: 2:09.304 DC: 8.75
Comments: A little off-throttle understeer in slow corners, agressive cornering gets good rotation.

Tuner #11 - M3 CSL
Lap Time: 2:09.305 DC: 8.5
Comments: Easy to get on the power early but will still break loose if you want to.

Tuner #12 – M4 Performance Edition
Lap Time: 2:10.048 DC: 7.75
Comments: The whole car has some understeer and the little power oversteer I can achieve is not enough to rotate the car the way I like. A little more work on the front and I think it would rotate to my liking better.

Tuner #13 - M3 Chrome Line
Lap Time: 2:10.267 DC: 8.75
Comments: Easiest of the Chrome Line's to get use to, no real down sides to the tune.

Tuner #14 - M3 CSL
Lap Time: 2:09.549 DC: 8.25
Comments: Feels really nice, slippery when you want it, control when you don't.

Tuner #15 – M4 Performance Edition
Lap Time: DC:
Comments: Hmmm.

Tuner #16 – M4 Coupe
Lap Time: 2:10.433 DC: 8.0
Comments: Safe tune. To be fast with this tune, I found I had to throw the weight around and get the rear tires to break loose a little to get enough rotation. There is a little bit too much understeer for my taste.

Tuner #17 - M3 GTR
Lap Time: 2:10.316 DC: 8.5
Comments: This tune was an odd one for me, if I tried to push for a good lap I would get understeer and/or power oversteer, if I tried to take the dog for a Sunday walk around the park, faster, cleaner laps.

Tuner #18 – M3 GTR
Lap Time: 2:09.165 DC: 9.0
Comments: Feels very good, every once in a while I noticed a little understeer, but there is always power oversteer available to get you out of (or into) trouble.
Thanks for testing this fun bunch of cars DaBomm4. Nice job on the consistant times!
 
Test Results as follows. Just waiting on Tuner 15's submission. Great car and track combo.

All cars tested for 10 laps with DS3 (x go, Square stop, and d-pad steer), using auto transmission. All aids off except ABS 1 and driving line.

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FITT M Power Challenge Reviews

All testing done at Nürburgring GP/F. Grip set to real.

Tuner #1 - M3 Chrome Line
Lap Time:2:08:629
DC:8
Comments:
Struggled a bit with turn in. Rotation felt good when I got it right. Seems to prefer a bit more aggression as the more I threw it around, the better it felt. Rear steps out if on the power too soon.

Tuner #2 - M4 Coupe
Lap Time:2:08:378
DC:8.5
Comments:
Good turn in and rotation. Can get on the power super early to enhance corner exit. Struggled a little on exit of 1st corner. Very consistent lap times.

Tuner #3 - M3 GTR
Lap Time:2:06:223
DC:9
Comments:
Only disappointment with this tune was with myself. Left a good coupkle of tenths on the track, just couldn't put a consistent lap in. Solid under braking, good turn in and rotation, easy to get power down. Will run 05's without a doubt. Well done

Tuner #4 – M3 '07
Lap Time:2:07:871
DC:8.5
Comments:
Fun car to throw around the track if you get bored of hot lapping. Good under braking, good turn in with enough oversteer to get through the corner. Good effort

Tuner #5 - 135i Coupe
Lap Time:2:09:493
DC:8
Comments:
Nice stable car to drive. Just careful as you get on the power out of the slower corners. Good turn in and rotation. Good brakes.

Tuner #6 – M3 '07
Lap Time:2:08:058
DC:8.5
Comments:
Easy to set consistent lap times. Just the right amount of oversteer to help you round the corner. Some off throttle understeer noticed. Quick and easy through the mid track S. Gearbox seemd well suited to auto trans.

Tuner #7 - M3 CSL
Lap Time:2:06:228
DC:10
Comments:
Excellent tune. Suited my style pretty well. Lets you pick whatever line you want and delivers. Allows late braking and early acceleration. Excellent rotation. Bravo sir.

Tuner #8 – M3 Chrome Line
Lap Time:2:08:973
DC:7.5
Comments:
Struggled to settle into this one. Struggled with turn in and understeer mid corner, then oversteer on exit. Will suit smoother drivers and give quicker times.

Tuner #9 – M4 Performance Edition
Lap Time: DC:
Comments:
No tune submitted.

Tuner #10 – M4 Coupe
Lap Time:2:07:923
DC:9
Comments:
Does exactly what you want it to. Good turn, good rotation and easy to get on the power. A little understeer on the slower corners but good effort

Tuner #11 - M3 CSL
Lap Time:2:05:895
DC:9.5
Comments:
Very easy to get consistent, fast lap times. 1st lap was a low 07 so was easy to adapt to. Good on the power,easy through the corners and good on exit. Found the auto gearbox changed up just as I was braking, bu that's nit picking really. Good effort.

Tuner #12 – M4 Performance Edition
Lap Time:2:07:984
DC:7.5
Comments:
A solid consistent tune if you can drive solidly consistent. Not much room for error on your line or braking points. Some off throttle understeer hurt lap times. A little more rotation and the time will drop.

Tuner #13 - M3 Chrome Line
Lap Time:2:07:643
DC:8.5
Comments:
Another car that rewards a consistent line. Some oversteer that can be used to get you throug the corners. Quickest of the Chrome Lines for me. Well done.

Tuner #14 - M3 CSL
Lap Time:2:06:604
DC:8
Comments:
Felt light and nimble. Solid under braking with good turn in and rotation. Easy to get the power down early. Lacked the pace of the other CSL's though.

Tuner #15 – M4 Performance
Lap Time: DC:
Comments:
Awaiting tune

Tuner #16 – M4 Coupe
Lap Time:2:07:929
DC:8.5
Comments:
Found this one a good setup, with some slight understeer which cost getting on the power earlier. Good turn in and rotation. Good under braking.

Tuner #17 - M3 GTR
Lap Time:2:08:041
DC:7.5
Comments:
Felt heavier than the other GTR's, and lacked the same pace. Suffered with some off throttle understeer that hurt lap times. Was running mid 09's until lap 7 and 8 when I took over a second off so it's a car to grow in to.

Tuner #18 – M3 GTR
Lap Time:2:06:327
DC:9
Comments:
Felt light and nimble with some on throttle oversteer that assissted in some parts of the track, but hindered in others. Good on the brakes, good turn in and rotation.
Thanks for testing. Great times and reviews.
 
Ran a few cars I thought would benefit from more time. Only got a better lap out of #3 (Updated notes as well). Also got a few more cars done, but I'll post those later. I was curious as to how #3 would do with an LSD that actually worked so I ran like 3 laps and uh...


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I had exactly the same thought with number 3, its great but that LSD just causes enough problems to hold it back.
 
I had exactly the same thought with number 3, its great but that LSD just causes enough problems to hold it back.
Didn't think it was all t hat bad personally, just needed to adapt. I like the differences in some of the models and find it intriguing how they can be slightly different and yet close in time and feel. M3, Chrome Lines and M4s for example. Or its just my driving.
 
Didn't think it was all t hat bad personally, just needed to adapt. I like the differences in some of the models and find it intriguing how they can be slightly different and yet close in time and feel. M3, Chrome Lines and M4s for example. Or its just my driving.
It wasn't exactly bad, it just liked to squirm around on the power as it shifted power from one wheel to the other and if you were pushing hard and put a wheel on the curb it would just twitch in the direction of least resistance, once it started to go wrong it was all but impossible to recover without ditching all the speed. Performed extremely well but just needed a little more predictability during power application and it would have been perfect.

The '07 M3s and M4s were very close in terms of lap times but drove quite differently. The older standard models were miles ahead though, I don't know why it is exactly but that seems very much the way things are in GT6.
 
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It wasn't exactly bad, it just liked to squirm around on the power as it shifted power from one wheel to the other and if you were pushing hard and put a wheel on the curb it would just twitch in the direction of least resistance, once it started to go wrong it was all but impossible to recover without ditching all the speed. Performed extremely well but was just needed a little more predictability during power application and it would have been perfect.

The '07 M3s and M4s were very close in terms of lap times but drove quite differently. The older standard models were miles ahead though, I don't know why it is exactly but that seems very much the way things are in GT6.
3 completely different sets of cars. The old super fast cars, the newer beefier Ms, and a lone wolf. Each with its own personality, DC IS EXTREMELY difficult for me in this one. As the faster ones were not all necessarily the ones I liked the most. Some did not like curbs or even touching a blade of grass, others were slower but predictable.

Just my $0.02, worth about 1/2 a penny.;)
 
For me the car was perfectly fine on curbs. The problem is that in several corners, hitting the gas results in the inside rear tire becoming a varying shade of RED and a trail of smoke behind. I mean, is it undrivable? No, but it's purely spinning the power away. There is one benefit and that is that this LSD setting acts as a pseudo traction-control, as it's easier to just slam on the gas without losing the rear. Try it with a few clicks higher on Accel and you'll see the difference.
 
For me the car was perfectly fine on curbs. The problem is that in several corners, hitting the gas results in the inside rear tire becoming a varying shade of RED and a trail of smoke behind. I mean, is it undrivable? No, but it's purely spinning the power away. There is one benefit and that is that this LSD setting acts as a pseudo traction-control, as it's easier to just slam on the gas without losing the rear. Try it with a few clicks higher on Accel and you'll see the difference.
I will do that, after I finish the others. Still 5 to go.:banghead:
 
3 completely different sets of cars. The old super fast cars, the newer beefier Ms, and a lone wolf. Each with its own personality, DC IS EXTREMELY difficult for me in this one. As the faster ones were not all necessarily the ones I liked the most. Some did not like curbs or even touching a blade of grass, others were slower but predictable.

Just my $0.02, worth about 1/2 a penny.;)
I've enjoyed a lot of the cars, been fun testing so far as the cars have all been very individual and different, no two are alike. Still got 6 or 7 left to test, I'll be done somewhere between Monday and Thursday 👍

For me the car was perfectly fine on curbs. The problem is that in several corners, hitting the gas results in the inside rear tire becoming a varying shade of RED and a trail of smoke behind. I mean, is it undrivable? No, but it's purely spinning the power away. There is one benefit and that is that this LSD setting acts as a pseudo traction-control, as it's easier to just slam on the gas without losing the rear. Try it with a few clicks higher on Accel and you'll see the difference.
On an previous build of a 135i I experimented with a locked accel (30/60/30) and got really positive results. The car came to life and got rid of the vast majority of wheelspin coming out of the corners, the only problem came on the fast chicane where you were on a knife edge between fast and a massive crash :scared: Felt great to drive though, tricky but hugely gratifying when you got it right 👍
 
I've enjoyed a lot of the cars, been fun testing so far as the cars have all been very individual and different, no two are alike. Still got 6 or 7 left to test, I'll be done somewhere between Monday and Thursday 👍


On an previous build of a 135i I experimented with a locked accel (30/60/30) and got really positive results. The car came to life and got rid of the vast majority of wheelspin coming out of the corners, the only problem came on the fast chicane where you were on a knife edge between fast and a massive crash :scared: Felt great to drive though, tricky but hugely gratifying when you got it right 👍
One of your tunes on a knife's edge, say it ain't so. :sly:
 
Decided I'm actually gonna test, I realize I can't really do my usual style of posting results 1 by 1 and notifying people. Yet I'm still going to do that, so check back this post daily (I'll go in order). Once everything is done I'll do the tagging.

Settings: DS3/Sens: 7/Real Grip

TUNERS - DC Ratings Not Final


#1
Time: 2:06.785
DC: 9.0

Very good top end and acceleration throughout. Puts power down very well, very little oversteer. Handles bumps fairly well. Transmission is okay as well. Suffers from lazy turn in and understeer in low speed corners.

#2
Time: 2:06.486 - :drool:
DC: 9.0

First couple of laps I really couldn't put my finger on anything in particular on this car. There's actually nothing wrong with this car. Nothing really stands out either. Wherever you point it, it goes without any drama. I was actually thinking it would be lucky to get a lap in the low 7's. When I slammed this lap home I could hardly believe my eyes. I'm still not sure how it got around so quick :eek:. Some witchcraft at work here....

#3
Time: 2:04.412 👍 (2:04.081 with a Fixed LSD - Accel = 12)
DC: 9.2

Didn't like this car all that much. Felt bouncy throughout and somewhat unpleasant to drive although consistent. 2nd and 3rd gear seemed both to be a little long - Not sure if that's a good or bad thing. Has the best power parts fitted to a GTR however and is quite fast.

I found the trick to this car, It never understeers! You slam it into corners and you can always expect the front to rotate, Lovely! I actually wouldn't be surprised if someone runs a 2:03 in this car. Watching the replay, it seems the LSD needs tweaking since at many portions of the track one wheel is lighting up hard.

#7

Time: 2:04.977
DC: 8.5

Fairly consistent lap times in the low 5's. Car is easy to drive and cooperates most of the time. Only downside is that understeer creeps in quite a lot making certain corners a challenge. If you screw up, it's easier to recover your line than in #11.

#8
Time: 2:06.886
DC: 8.8

Very smooth rhythm when driving. Rear end is never upset unless you floor it at the wrong time. Over-rotates under braking. Suffers from high speed understeer. Very easy to drive.

#11

Time: 2:04.734
DC: 8.5

Car does almost everything well. To get a fast time you need to be really precise all the time, since there's very little recovery available. Only complaint is that the car is a little slow to change direction and generally feels like it's swaying around.

#13

Time: 2:06.934
DC: 8.5

Dives under braking. Feels very soft when driving. Initially wasn't impressed however this car has the best turn-in I've tested so far. It's a pleasure taking the last corner with this car, it's so easy!

#14
Time: 2:05.365
DC: 8.5

I had to put in a lot of effort to get that time out. I liked this car initially, in fact I loved it. Thing is it has a bunch of problems. 2nd gear is too short, I was bouncing off the limiter several times. In several sections the car is bouncing around losing me time. Worst of all this car doesn't ride curbs and you have to on this track for a fast lap. What I really loved was the on demand throttle rotation - this is how every car should feel. Could have been great...

#17

Time: 2:07.018
DC: 5.0

Slow. So Slow. I simply don't understand what whoever was tuning this car was going for. The weight of this car is puzzling. Handles alright, but then again you can never drive it fast enough to upset it. I don't get it.

#18
Time: 2:05.673
DC: 6.5

Not a fan of this car. Doesn't like to turn in to corners, although its not a question of understeer. Acceleration is slower than #3. Can't drive it consistently lap after lap. Has a very hard time with the chicane - No matter which way I go it seems to bounce around hard.

#12?
 
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