Hesitant to modify cars

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Hello,

Since my thread the other day threw up a few different opinions (about not buying a single standard car) I thought I'd throw this out there.

Except in rare circumstances, I don't like to add any modifications to any of my cars (beyond basic tuning etc).

I'm not sure I see the point in purchasing/earning a car like the Nissan GTR for example, then modifying it to the point that it no longer feels anything like a Nisan GTR :crazy:
 
JBturbo
Hello,

Since my thread the other day threw up a few different opinions (about not buying a single standard car) I thought I'd throw this out there.

Except in rare circumstances, I don't like to add any modifications to any of my cars (beyond basic tuning etc).

I'm not sure I see the point in purchasing/earning a car like the Nissan GTR for example, then modifying it to the point that it no longer feels anything like a Nisan GTR :crazy:
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Because people want race cars. A true car enthusiast will fully understand, and love car modding to achieve a goal the stock car would never have had dreams of.
 
I tend to add only parts that can be removed. Stuff like engine tuning and weight reductions are saved for cars I know I'm not gonna want to fool around with later.
 
I don't have an GT-R's in my garage, so I hope I won't be in violation of the AUP policy by veering off topic and talking about Corvettes here, but just tinker with the mods that can be removed. i.e. stay away from engine mods. That way you can "go stock or go slow" anytime you want - which is the way I prefer to go 98% of the time.

I would just put on Sports Hard (if it didnt come with ttme) or Sports Soft tyres and call it a day as I "test n tune" my '69 Vettes.
 
articzap
Because people want race cars. A true car enthusiast will fully understand, and love car modding to achieve a goal the stock car would never have had dreams of.
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I'd argue that a true car enthusiast will appreciate driving the car as it is.
 
Well when I Like a car that i also want to modify i buy another.

It would be a nice feature if you could just revert back to stock for a quick race, and then switch back to modded. but thats probably an issue when it comes to the exterior changes.


And "True car enthusiasts" come in all shapes and sizes guys, everybody has they're own opinions.
 
Agreed that you should be able to implement and remove changes whenever you want.

Just strikes me as odd that people will spend a ton of credits on a car with unique and challenging characteristics, then modify it so it goes like a bullet and handles like a go-kart.
 
JBturbo
Agreed that you should be able to implement and remove changes whenever you want.

Just strikes me as odd that people will spend a ton of credits on a car with unique and challenging characteristics, then modify it so it goes like a bullet and handles like a go-kart.
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You are probably the same person that couldn't understand someone making 800 whp in a 3-series BMW for fun.
 
You're not alone my friend.. i didn't modify a single car i have, only the wheels but i don't count that.. I believe in 'purity' of stock factory cars and their default and meant to be designs and performance..
 
Don't modify anything. If I really have to mod it to win a race, then I sell it after I've got the gold, and buy the car again.
 
articzap
You are probably the same person that couldn't understand someone making 800 whp in a 3-series BMW for fun.
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Guys calm down everone approaches this kind of thing differently.

You can have your 800bhp 3 series and he can have his stock, i dont understand why we cant agree to disagree.
 
grog
Guys calm down everone approaches this kind of thing differently.

You can have your 800bhp 3 series and he can have his stock, i dont understand why we cant agree to disagree.
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Valid argument, which to you I say, why do threads like this even need to exist??
 
articzap
Valid argument, which to you I say, why do threads like this even need to exist??
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Because often, people like to have conversations about things.

It's one of the key features of a forum.

Don't let the door hit you on the arse as you leave the thread.
 
JBturbo
Because often, people like to have conversations about things.

It's one of the key features of a forum.

Don't let the door hit you on the arse as you leave the thread.
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Sorry for stating my side of the story?
 
I don't like modding cars either... Usually when I mod a car it's because I have absolutely no other option (Think the Yaris exclusive race in B-Spec).
 
JBturbo
Hello,

Since my thread the other day threw up a few different opinions (about not buying a single standard car) I thought I'd throw this out there.

Except in rare circumstances, I don't like to add any modifications to any of my cars (beyond basic tuning etc).

I'm not sure I see the point in purchasing/earning a car like the Nissan GTR for example, then modifying it to the point that it no longer feels anything like a Nisan GTR :crazy:
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I try to win races leaving the car stock if at all possible. That's how I like to play. Someone else will immediately tune the car though because that's how they like to play. It's your game - just do it the way your feel happiest with.
 
Tired Tyres
I try to win races leaving the car stock if at all possible. That's how I like to play. Someone else will immediately tune the car though because that's how they like to play. It's your game - just do it the way your feel happiest with.
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I don't understand this. Who doesn't want to buy a Civic hatchback and strip it and slap on a turbo? It was the first thing I wanted to do in GT5. I'm using the Civic as a placeholder for any underpowered compact.
 
I must say im the person that goes thats a nice GT-R you have there, but my Diahatsu has 300k sunk into it and you know what? Worth it everytime ;)

I currently have 3 racing bangers, would be more bu my PS3 died, and on my birthday no less :/
 
For me it depends on the car we are talking about, I have some "Holy Cars" That I like to keep completely stock except for tyres, just for the pleasure of drive them as they were designed to be (for what gt5 physic can reproduce..) this are for example the glorious Ferrari F40, McLaren F1, Shelby Cobra, and other cars with such a history, somehow I respect them and would never touch anything on them. Then there are other cars on which I have no problems on doing some tuning, these are cars I do enjoy driving but that are meant to be "race animals" and I push them to their maximum for the pleasure of fast, clean driving or just because I have to do it for a race (even if I had some regrets after having completely tuned an old Countach, but at the time I had to do it to win the Historic Race Cars Event..). Anyway the more I grow the more I like to keep cars almost stock. I mean in GT (I was 14 at the time) and GT2 almost every car I had was tuned as much as possible, in GT 3 I started enjoying stock cars but wasn't to convinced, in GT4 I had I think half and half and here in GT5 I try to have most of car stock, well actually I've tuned many cars just for the B-Spec, since Bob seems to have some difficulties winning with car of the same level as his opponents!
 
JBturbo
Hello,

Since my thread the other day threw up a few different opinions (about not buying a single standard car) I thought I'd throw this out there.

Except in rare circumstances, I don't like to add any modifications to any of my cars (beyond basic tuning etc).

I'm not sure I see the point in purchasing/earning a car like the Nissan GTR for example, then modifying it to the point that it no longer feels anything like a Nisan GTR :crazy:
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What do you mean by "beyond basic tuning"? Isn't ANY of that modifying them? :)

Unless it's absolutely necessary to win A-Spec or B-Spec races with that particular car, I tend to not change anything but the tires.

If I do add any tuning bits, they're normally just the most basic stuff that you'd put on a street car. Sports air filter & exhaust. Sports suspension.

There are plenty of cars in all power ranges for me to choose from. If I want to go faster, I'll just buy something else. A 500hp Miata is no longer a Miata and doesn't interest me.
 
Well first of it's still a game, you can do things you wouldn't do to your real car or any real car and even though I'm not a purist I draw the line at bolting a turbo-charger to my P4 or TZ2, not because it's "wrong" to do so but to me it just doesn't feel right as the real cars didn't have turbo's even in full race spec and they are probably better as N/A anyway as that's their true character and these cars are quite special.

On the other hand, my 909 horsepower C63 AMG is just plain bonkers and tons of fun and I wouldn't even consider doing that to a real one if I had the funds to do it that is (or even the funds to buy a stock C63 AMG) but it isn't that far fetched as Brabus tunes those Benzes to similar performance figures in real life...

And tuning to me is addictive, after driving a stock version for a while, I'm getting bored with it and curious what's possible to do with it.
And that extends to those cars less obvious and possible even committing heresy in the process but then again it's just a game.

For example, I won a Kübelwagen (a car I really looked out for to drive) but after a while poodling about on a dirt track getting stuck on an uphill section for God knows how many times I decided to upgrade some bits intending to keep it as historically accurate as possible but I just couldn't help myself and ended up with turbo-charged 100+ plus HP powersliding Nazi-buggy which is wrong I know but it brings a smile to my face each time I take it to Eiger and that to me is what's most important in a game.

And if anyone is planning to tune the little '68 Fiat 500F to a whopping 90 or so horsepower, be prepared for the fact it'll end up sounding like a truck...:D
 
Yes I agree with the sense of keeping the car stock but there is another way, we always can buy 2 ore more cars of the same model :sly: When career will be over, GT5 will be just about doing what you wonna do. If you like F40 you can buy 2 or 3 of them. A Stock "Rosso Corsa" one, a "Grand Prix White" completely tuned F40 race car.. This is what I'm going to do, when the game is finished, it's just getting started! 👍
 
Well, like many, when I've got enough money I'll just buy 2 of the car I want, tune one and keep the other stock. (Obviously with exception to the 15/20mil cars)

I already have a crazy C63 which was begging to be tuned and a Gallardo LP-570-4 Superleggera wannabe.
 
Some cars I have I won't mod, except for tires, like my 458 Italia. I had no problems throwing some racing mediums on it, but don't want to change it otherwise. On the other hand, I bought the 69 Camaro for the sole purpose of RMing it then doing all the other upgrades as well. Same with the 09 Vette.
 
Maybe another point to consider is online.
Until we know what online will entail. Ie performance related lobbys perhaps, I'm reluctant to tune with unremoveable upgrades.
Maybe something to regret later.
 
A lot of the draw, the longevity in GT4 for me, even after I had completed all of the prescribed events, was discovering the tiny little nuances inherent in every vehicle, and so, sure, there is a valid argument for the keeping the stock temperament of some of your favorites. I must have spent hours in arcade mode in GT4 driving JGTC machines around and comparing notes. I was thankful for GT4's hybrid dash Prius, for the sound of the Spoon Civic on Complex String in GT3. These aren't really great examples, but some of you are right; tuning can sometimes rid a car of its character in many cases. Valid argument, OP :)
 
Depends on the car. Some, I like stock. The F40, for example. I just liek to experience those cars. Others, like my High End Performance G37 are tuned to the max.

And there are some cars that are nice enough to make me buy two of them, one that's going to be tuned and a stock one.
 

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