Is there any DISADVANTAGE in using all the UPGRADES?

[chaos95]

I completed about 65% of GT3 using Auto transmission before school and other commitments got in the way of my gaming for a few months. When I came back to the game, I made the conscious decision to teach myself Manual transmission. I spent about a week slamming into walls, spinning out, losing races by +X laps and generally making an ass of myself before I finally started to improve. Now, several months on, and having started on GT4, I can't imagine racing without MT. It suits my driving style.

And that is essentially what this comes down to; I recommend that if you're not sure about manual, try a few practice sessions with it in a slow car until you get a feel for when to shift (for me, the upshifts weren't a problem, but the downshifts proved difficult). When you feel yourself improving with it, THEN you can ask 'is this right for my driving style? Will it improve my times?' If not, then go back to automatic, safe in the knowledge that you will be racing faster on AT than on MT.

 

[Sloth]

A 1000 horsepower car is not a pleasure to drive.

So essentially, by modifying the car excessively, you ruin the feel of the car.

Also, a maxxed out car is not always the fastest car.

You have to take into account torque range, engine type, flywheel weight, and a number of other variables that ultimately affect the overall speed of the car. Learn to tune before you learn how to repeatedly press the X button.

Did I suggest that one should also pay attention to the amount of times one "dies" in one of these powerhouse cars, and take note of the sheer un-realism in morbidly overpowering the vehicle?

Try it, and maybe you too will learn how to appreciate even such vehicles as the Integra-R.

 

[robtheace]

My advice would be to upgrade parts before adding power!

It's a really useful piece of advice. I once remember being told -

"If you're beating your opponents on the corners rather than the straights, you're becoming a better driver"

Power is useless without the capability to harness it!

 

[JParker]

A 1000 horsepower car is not a pleasure to drive.

So essentially, by modifying the car excessively, you ruin the feel of the car.

Also, a maxxed out car is not always the fastest car.

You have to take into account torque range, engine type, flywheel weight, and a number of other variables that ultimately affect the overall speed of the car. Learn to tune before you learn how to repeatedly press the X button.

Did I suggest that one should also pay attention to the amount of times one "dies" in one of these powerhouse cars, and take note of the sheer un-realism in morbidly overpowering the vehicle?

Try it, and maybe you too will learn how to appreciate even such vehicles as the Integra-R.

Love your reference. One of my favorite handling cars is my fully tuned Integra-R. fully tuned with the exception of only a little over 200 horses. The car handles like a dream. I tried a Spoon Original Turbo and after one race took it back off. Another jewel is the old Civic Race car, I think mid 80's.

 

[lazydog]

Also, a maxxed out car is not always the fastest car.

This is right, especially considering the cost of many "high-end" upgrades.

Investing 100,000 Cr. into that '83 Toyota is not always a good idea.
Buying a new (better, faster) car should let you win more races in the long run.

 

[Sloth]

The motor in the Spoon Civic is insane.

12,000rpm!

 

[Duck]

I cant handle GEAR SHIFTING and driving at the same time.....can AUTO TRANSMISSION give me performance results equivalent to Manual?......and are there any tips or tricks I should know about for shifting when using AUTO TRANSMISSION?
thanks a bunch guys!

For the first question, the best is to search and read an online guide. I've nothing to suggest you, sorry. You have to learn car mechanics.

For the second, this is my controller setup (Dualshock, of course). It seems a little crazy but after some hours would be natural as drink.

1) place the controller on a stable surface: a book on your knees, or on a table

2) configure as follows:
left stick - gear
right stick - throttle (it also brakes and steers)
l1 - throttle (use it instead of stick only when you don't need a smooth control of it)
l2 - brakes (rarely used)

3) left index placed on l1 (throttle), it will be easy to change gear with thumb. Use right stick for steering and braking, throttle only when need (starting, slow corners..)

4) do not discard it until practiced a couple of hours. Quite hard to learn but gives very good control.

That's all. Thanks for reading.

 

[Leet_Newb]

Sort of taking this thread in a differnt angle.....What is the best way for a beginner (like me) to get credits, I find that with the small winnings I get It takes forever to get enough to buy any kind of effective upgrade...Any Help?

jtb

If you want to be cheap you can do the second special conditions race over and over agin. Two quick easy races were you can win a 250,000 cerdit car.

As far as tuining I usually do every possible upgrade except those that moddify the cars horse power. The more power a car has the more difficult it is to control through the turns. There are many great hanaling cars that are a blast to drive, you can destroy this with a stage 3 turbo. I would suggest installing the minor engine and exhaust up grades (ie not NA/Turbo/Super Charger). Only install the large ones if you still find the car fun to drive after.

 

[63AvantiR3]

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For the second, this is my controller setup (Dualshock, of course). It seems a little crazy but after some hours would be natural as drink.
1) place the controller on a stable surface: a book on your knees, or on a table
2) configure as follows:
left stick - gear
right stick - throttle (it also brakes and steers)
l1 - throttle (use it instead of stick only when you don't need a smooth control of it)
l2 - brakes (rarely used)
3) left index placed on l1 (throttle), it will be easy to change gear with thumb. Use right stick for steering and braking, throttle only when need (starting, slow corners..)
4) do not discard it until practiced a couple of hours. Quite hard to learn but gives very good control.
That's all. Thanks for reading.

Wow! I might have to just give this a try ...? It's as weird at first as using a mouse under your right hand + a keyboard under your left hand for a first-person shooter like Quake, but after time that setup got to be easy to control too.