Gillet Vertigo

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Okay, normally this car gets huge bashings, whether it be its ugly looks or its less-then-mediocre acceleration (you can actually see the numbers on the elctronic speedo on this thing... unlike in the 787B and company, where the yellow digits morph into one big mass).

But, after racing this car last night, I've got to give it praise. I took it to the FR races in Pro League, and not expecting to win (I couldn't even get my TVR Speed 12 to win! :mad: ), I was immediately surprised by the amazing handling of this thing. Not only is it controllable (you can dial in oversteer if you want, or leave it neutral if you want), but it hugs corners like few other non-F1 cars can... for example, on Apricot Hill, there's that one big sweeping "corner" where you normally enter in 3rd/4th gear... most cars will enter in too fast, loose control temporarily, and drift to the right a little (or a lot). Yet, in the Vertigo, I was able to take this corner at full throttle, which I have never been able to do in any other car, save the F1s. So, I'd like some of you guys to take the Gillet Vertigo to the FR race in Pro League (go on all three tracks), and look at it in awe as it smothers the competition...

[And note:] This car gets kudos for its awesome handling... its horsepower is around 400, so it can be outrun in the straights by the Corvette and TVR in the FR races, but it gains so much in the corners, you'll be shocked at how quickly their lil' yellow dots on the map move back behind you...
 
I give it praise too. When setup right, the car handles sweetly.
This car has been one of most winning cars in the Amatuer and Professional races.
It just doesnt have quite the speed to really be contender in some of the races, but good enough to get me ready for the faster cars.
Ive now got the Pennzoil skyline (nismo something) and it really rocks. Ive beat cars the Vertigo just couldnt beat.
Nice post.
Misnblu
 
Originally posted by CloneHead
Hell - I even like the look of it !
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This is one ugly auto. It looks like Phyliss Diller, Handles like Cindy Crawford though.:D
 
Originally posted by rufrgt_sn00pie2001
Hey, it's belgian. Wha'd ya expect? :D
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What are you trying to say here ??? that car is almost perfection itself, tune it and it rules, just ashame it "only" has a v6...

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Apoc
 
See see I knew I wasnt the only one who liked this car but using it in the pro league FR cup is a bit of overkill. I mean I used a supra RZ and killed all of the other cars. but yeah the gillet is soo good to handle, my modded one is gonna win the Pro JGTC cup for me. One of its advantages is its weight (820 kg) wich makes up for its lack of power. When its tuned it needs much downforce to stick it to the road
 
yes, i've always liked the car. The only problem would be its 750hp (give or take 50hp) but its handling stock even is GREAT!
 
Oh my gooooood this car is a killer. I did the PRO JGTC races with it and Lapped all the whole pack on all the races apart from the test course. Mind you this was over a week (maths exams damn you)
 
yea i was gonna go get it but then i started the polyphony cup and its gonna take me ages so i wont b gettin one for a while
 

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