Japanese 80's Car of Choice?
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I used the Trueno, and then the 300ZX '83. Surprisingly the 300ZX understeered like a pig, made it a real challenge. In the Trueno it wasn't really a challenge, but that's because I tuned the suspension and LSD on it, I just passed everyone in the curvy bits.
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I'd previously used very underpowered cars on other seasonals and put stickier tyres on, and the occasional light mod, but this time wanted to keep the car bone stock, on comfort softs (though did give them the benefit of an oil change)
Found for my level (using a DS3 and all aids off except ABS 1) the Galant, 87 Skyline and 300ZX gave good value, though the 300ZX suits faster, more open tracks such as Tokyo
Had fun with the MX5 and MR2 (which spend half of the Eifel race sideways) but without mods they just don't have enough power. Would be different if it was a grid start.
The Silvia 240RS is also awesome fun, sounds good too, used it in some of the FR events, but for me is a little too quick for these races.
Found for my level (using a DS3 and all aids off except ABS 1) the Galant, 87 Skyline and 300ZX gave good value, though the 300ZX suits faster, more open tracks such as Tokyo
Had fun with the MX5 and MR2 (which spend half of the Eifel race sideways) but without mods they just don't have enough power. Would be different if it was a grid start.
The Silvia 240RS is also awesome fun, sounds good too, used it in some of the FR events, but for me is a little too quick for these races.
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I bought a Skyline 2000 Turbo RS '83 last night...
... a car that is beautiful in it's own special way...
I've beaten this seasonal a number of times with underpowered cars so sod it, I'm going to have some fun with this little honey straight out the box!
I struggled with that but might try it again. The 87 Skyline is awesome though. I suspect the 89 is fun too but perhaps a little too easy.
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I used the Nissan 300ZX (Z32) .
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Skyline Hard Top 2000 RS-X Turbo C (R30) '84
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Was never really into the seasonal's before but i can't stop taking this to Eifel.
Was never really into the seasonal's before but i can't stop taking this to Eifel.
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best thing to do on this seasonal, tune down cars to the smallest pp or hp of the race.
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Skyline Hard Top 2000 RS-X Turbo C (R30) '84
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Was never really into the seasonal's before but i can't stop taking this to Eifel.
Did you manage to win in that? I tried a couple of times but, running stock, only managed 3rd...the opponents can vary a lot though, perhaps I should try harder!
Got the best close-ish wins with the 87 Skyline, and the Silvia 240 with tyres downgraded from the standard SH to CS (it actually seemed to handle better somehow)
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Posted this elsewhere but it will fit here too.
Skyline Sport Coupe (BLRA-3) '62 had to tune it a bit as it only had 82hp
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I love the little track at Eifel whith the old FR cars :tup:such a blast.
Skyline Sport Coupe (BLRA-3) '62 had to tune it a bit as it only had 82hp
I love the little track at Eifel whith the old FR cars :tup:such a blast.
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I used the '86 MR2 N/A. Had to mod the crap out of it but I forced myself to use comfort soft tires. It would break loose if I gave it too much gas exiting corners (despite going crazy with the LSD) and it couldn't hold a line on those Eifel dips but that was part of the excitement. Video at the link below, but before you criticize my mistakes, keep in mind...comfort soft tires!
Japanese '80s Eifel Video -- 417pp on Comfort Soft
Japanese '80s Eifel Video -- 417pp on Comfort Soft
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