New Year's Holiday Challenge

[waddy2001]

Edit: I thought the first place car disappeared in the middle of the race but it pitted when I was in second place and I didn't notice it until halfway through lap 7. AI had a huge lead then pitted, basically handing me the win. Racing soft are OK on Suzuka if you baby the car and luck out like I did. I certainly didn't win by 20 seconds but did get gold.

I just started this, took the castrol TOMS SUPRA 97 right out of dealer and straight to the suzuka and won with about a 24 second lead.

At one point in the beginning I was like 38 some odd seconds behind. So for awhile I didnt even pay attention to how far behind I was. Accidently spun off the track once when the rain was making it slimey though, and got a shortcut penalty :facepalm:

I also didnt pit, just tried to slow down in the rain a bit, and I still made pretty good gains.

 

[GTRACER1998]

They could've done better.
And taken off SRF.👎👎

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

You think it's the tune that's important here?
Should I be pitting? What tires am I supposed to be on here?

The tune really isn't important here. As I said earlier, I won them all easily with stock settings and I'm far from the alien type. I ran Nurburg on intermediates, no pitting. The other two, I pitted once. These are more like beginner seasonals rather than expert, as it claims in the description. You should have no problem at all winning these.

 

[Johnnypenso]

The tune really isn't important here. As I said earlier, I won them all easily with stock settings and I'm far from the alien type. I ran Nurburg on intermediates, no pitting. The other two, I pitted once. These are more like beginner seasonals rather than expert, as it claims in the description. You should have no problem at all winning these.

Sounds like you're calling her a beginner...lol...

 

[RacingOtaku86]

The Suzuka race I used my ARTA NSX with Praiano's Tunes. For the 'Ring I used my Nismo 350Z Z-tune with a tune from CSO Tuning. Spa is up next on my list.

I thought this series would be tougher than this... I never used SRF, and now that I have, I'll stick to my current setup with ABS = 1, and no others. The TT was a bit more challenging, and I hope PD does more of that stuff, as I'm just a little tired of people using their downgraded Chaperal 2J race cars for some events, setting lap times no one else can match (as an example). But overall, I'll say this without jinxing my chances, but it can be just a tad more challenging.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

Sounds like you're calling her a beginner...lol...

No, not at all. I was referring to PD's description of these events. In the description, its says "expert level challenges" which, in my opinion, is a complete lie. It should read "beginner level challenges" because they are so damn easy. Not to mention that they have the training wheels forced on.

I only said that she should have no problem winning them because I know she is a very good driver. I can see tho that the way I worded it where you would get that.

Sorry watermelon, no offense intended. Quite the opposite actually. I know you are an above average driver which is why I said you should have no problem. My appologies if I offended you in anyway.

 

[mwade93]

I have the yellowhat car on share if anyone wants to borrow it, I can place the lambo on share after I finish the seasonal event with it.

 

[Racin-Rev]

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Now seriously, can someone post on my profile page visitor messages a usable strategy for Suzuka? (Bearing in mind I rarely use GT500 cars, or anything in the racing car categories, so I'm kinda clueless here.) So I don't have to wade through this thread anymore? THANK YOU!

Used Praiano's tune for the Honda Weider -- no problems -- stay on your RM tires the entire race - by +16 sec.

 

[suba1960]

there are 10 pages for this event that people help each others,give advices, say their opinions ,share their tunes and the only thing that you say GTP_CargoRat again and again is that the event is not important and is very easy....if you want to say something about that as expert that you are ....help the others with your experience or dont say nothing...........sorry for my bad english...ty

 

[Lewis_Hamilton_]

There's something that I noticed that I've never seen before.

Way back in spec 1 patches, I remember being disappointed that no dry lines seemed to form when a wet track was drying up, every part of the tarmac seemed the same. Doing the Spa race however, I noticed that dry lines do form. On the unused parts of the circuit, the track is wetter, more slippery (found when lapping AI cars, the car would squirm under braking and take longer to stop), and creates a lot of spray when you drive through it, as opposed to the forming dry line which does not create any water spray. Also, when you drive off the dry line, you can see your tyres cooling in the on screen graphics. Very cool and very realistic in my opinion.

It could have been like this from the beginning, but I've never noticed it actually working before.

 

[TSTestPilot]

To all of the folks claiming how easy these events are...these are expert level events. I am having a tough time getting gold. I may not be the best, but I'm far from the worst. If you are finding these a breeze, well guess what? You are an expert. Either you don't know it, are too modest, or have low self esteem. Not knockin', just letting you guys know that you are better than you think you are.

 

[Adrenaline]

To all of the folks claiming how easy these events are...these are expert level events. I am having a tough time getting gold. I may not be the best, but I'm far from the worst. If you are finding these a breeze, well guess what? You are an expert. Either you don't know it, are too modest, or have low self esteem. Not knockin', just letting you guys know that you are better than you think you are.

I think the issue lies with what PD has previously offered us as 'expert' events, where they were actually rather difficult. The '10 WRX at Laguna is the one that comes to mind. These new events aren't even close to the difficulty previously associated with the 'expert' tag.

 

[Nexviator79]

You just made my day Adrenalin. That my friend, was an epic read.

Made my day too. And no Adrenaline I do not believe your remark was targeted at 8 year olds. I'm simply saying some people need the help. They need assists. And some people don't give a crap about getting better and use the assists to win. Maybe I misunderstood what you posted. And if I did, then I apologize.

 

[sonic378]

550pp lamborghini exclusive was an expert event. Not this

 

[Adrenaline]

Made my day too. And no Adrenaline I do not believe your remark was targeted at 8 year olds. I'm simply saying some people need the help. They need assists. And some people don't give a crap about getting better and use the assists to win. Maybe I misunderstood what you posted. And if I did, then I apologize.

Everything I posted, is in regards to the latter of your statements. (Bolded)
They aren't using it as an aid, they're using it as a crutch, or an excuse. Those are the people I'm referring to. The fact that someone would openly brag and support their decision to do so, only makes it that much less acceptable to me.

 

[Nexviator79]

550pp lamborghini exclusive was an expert event. Not this

I agree, it took me a while to master Nurb. For me, it was the hardest series of races yet.

 

[krasch27]

There's something that I noticed that I've never seen before.

Way back in spec 1 patches, I remember being disappointed that no dry lines seemed to form when a wet track was drying up, every part of the tarmac seemed the same. Doing the Spa race however, I noticed that dry lines do form. On the unused parts of the circuit, the track is wetter, more slippery (found when lapping AI cars, the car would squirm under braking and take longer to stop), and creates a lot of spray when you drive through it, as opposed to the forming dry line which does not create any water spray. Also, when you drive off the dry line, you can see your tyres cooling in the on screen graphics. Very cool and very realistic in my opinion.

It could have been like this from the beginning, but I've never noticed it actually working before.

Ive noticed the heavier spray from cars when they wander off the racing line. I wasnt sure if it was my mind was playing tricks on me but, once the rain percentage gets over 15%, the difference in grip from race line to rarely used areas of the track seems to be more significant. I also feel painted curbs and ripple strips arent quite as slippery since the last update.
I have only played GT5 since the 2.08 update so I cant compare back to anything earlier.

 

[onebadVr4]

there are 10 pages for this event that people help each others,give advices, say their opinions ,share their tunes and the only thing that you say GTP_CargoRat again and again is that the event is not important and is very easy....if you want to say something about that as expert that you are ....help the others with your experience or dont say nothing...........sorry for my bad english...ty

All he was saying is that it's easy....which it was...very easy yet they say "expert" challenges....come now. Put me in 16th and I'm in 4th on racing softs in the rain in 4 laps, no pit at all and smoked em in 700PP, with no aids RC, 1st race and I haven't touched this game in 6 months ....he's just saying. That's all

 

[montez34]

550pp lamborghini exclusive was an expert event. Not this

I agree, I gave up on nurb after many hours and only getting 2nd. This event seems kind of odd that they call it expert but force you to use SRF, but penalties are also on. I just hope I can beat these in one try.

Edit: The C7 time trial is definitely expert level, I hate nurb and the car is so loose it feels like I'm driving on gravel.

 

[StevenDunn99]

Doing the Spa race however, I noticed that dry lines do form. On the unused parts of the circuit, the track is wetter, more slippery (found when lapping AI cars, the car would squirm under braking and take longer to stop), and creates a lot of spray when you drive through it, as opposed to the forming dry line which does not create any water spray. Also, when you drive off the dry line, you can see your tyres cooling in the on screen graphics. Very cool and very realistic in my opinion.

I have not done Spa yet but I noticed this at Suzuka too, but then I have not raced on a wet Suzuka for a long time.

I agree these expert races are anything but. Remember one of the very first (and IMO best) seasonals at Tsukuba, that had even some of the more experienced racers struggling ? One of the rare occasions that PD has given us, rather than us having to create, a challenge.

 

[nealcropper]

To all of the folks claiming how easy these events are...these are expert level events. I am having a tough time getting gold. I may not be the best, but I'm far from the worst. If you are finding these a breeze, well guess what? You are an expert. Either you don't know it, are too modest, or have low self esteem. Not knockin', just letting you guys know that you are better than you think you are.

They are not expert events at all. They aren't beginner, but they certainly are not expert. For them to be expert, the aids should be off, and the AI harder.

Like it has been said before, the other expert events were unbelievably hard, the WRX at Laguna Seca was the hardest one for me, that one took me nearly 3 days!

If someone of my standard, (middle of the road), can win at Nurburgring with the rain on, against tuner cars, by well over a minute, they are not expert races.

 

[montez34]

For those looking for that "magic" tune, I can save you the trouble. You don't need a tune as I ran all 3 with the stock settings. These events are a joke. My grandaughter could win these....and she's only 2. I was really looking for something much more challenging. I guess, after I seen the forced aid, I should have known it was going to be an easy event. Even the gold time for thr TT was easy to achieve.

I would say your an expert level driver then, because this C7 time trial is going to make me turn green and throw my controller through the tv, I've been playing since release date and only use abs 1 for driving aids but this track and car together is just too much for me. I'm at 8:09 now, this could improve if I don't die of stress related complications.

 

[Musolini187]

i hate wet races, any help for spa? what car and set up?

 

[Argon]

The point that folks are making is that PD has classified these races as "EXPERT" which infers a degree of difficulty for even the most experienced drivers and that fact is that these are very easy to win so they have clearly NOT been classified correctly. I accept that some folk will find them challenging but I think the vast majority have found these to be anything but EXPERT level races.

That said and in response to suba1960's very reasonable statement that not everyone is finding these easy here's my strategy for winning the three races and I hope this helps

Suzuka

Preferred cars: Xanavi GT-R 08 or Epsom NSX 08

Tyres: Soft Racing

In Race: Rain will start mid way through the race but stay out on your racing soft tyres you do not need to change tyres. Around lap 7 the front runner will pit and this should give you the chance to take the lead however grip will be reducing so back off a little and start braking early for corners. On the final lap the rain will stop and you should cruise home with a fairly handsome lead.

Nurburgring

Preferred cars: Audi R8 (4.2 or 5.2), GT-R (Vspec or Black)

Tyres : Racing Softs

In Race: Rain will stop part way round the first lap and start again early in the second lap but stay out on your racing soft tyres you do not need to pit to change tyres. You may need to back of a little for the final lap until the rain stops as the grip starts to reduce but you should already be in the lead and come home with a very healthy win margin.

Spa

Preferred cars: Audi R8, Mazda 787b

Tyres : Intermediates

In race: Rain will start fairly early and I have noticed that it varies most in this race but having run it 5 times the strategy has been the same. Stay out on your intermediates, you do not need to change the tyres the other cars will pit at some point. The grip levels will drop quite considerably by lap 7/8 so back off and take things nice and easy just concentrate on driving a clean race you do not need to be fast, just clean and you will end the race on a drying circuit with a handsome lead.


Final Note:

You don't need to hunt down the perfect tune to win these races but if you have one then go ahead and use it. I used stock cars and did the least amount possible to bring them to the PP limit for each race.

Happy racing

edit: updated the Nurb details

 

[stevenk27]

The point that folks are making is that PD has classified these races as "EXPERT" which infers a degree of difficulty for even the most experienced drivers and that fact is that these are very easy to win so they have clearly NOT been classified correctly. I accept that some folk will find them challenging but I think the vast majority have found these to be anything but EXPERT level races.

That said and in response to suba1960's very reasonable statement that not everyone is finding these easy here's my strategy for winning the three races and I hope this helps

Suzuka

Preferred cars: Xanavi GT-R 08 or Epsom NSX 08

Tyres: Soft Racing

In Race: Rain will start mid way through the race but stay out on your racing soft tyres you do not need to change tyres. Around lap 7 the front runner will pit and this should give you the chance to take the lead however grip will be reducing so back off a little and start braking early for corners. On the final lap the rain will stop and you should cruise home with a fairly handsome lead.

Nurburgring

Preferred cars: Audi R8 (4.2 or 5.2), GT-R (Vspec or Black)

Tyres : Racing Softs

In Race: Rain will start part way round the first lap but stay out on your racing soft tyres you do not need to pit to change tyres. There is no need to back off during the rain as I have not noticed any reduction in grip and the rain will stop leaving you with a drying run for most of the last lap and a very healthy win margin.

Spa

Preferred cars: Audi R8, Mazda 787b

Tyres : Intermediates

In race: Rain will start fairly early and I have noticed that it varies most in this race but having run it 5 times the strategy has been the same. Stay out on your intermediates, you do not need to change the tyres the other cars will pit at some point. The grip levels will drop quite considerably by lap 7/8 so back off and take things nice and easy just concentrate on driving a clean race you do not need to be fast, just clean and you will end the race on a drying circuit with a handsome lead.


Final Note:

You don't need to hunt down the perfect tune to win these races but if you have one then go ahead and use it. I used stock cars and did the least amount possible to bring them to the PP limit for each race.

Happy racing

I fully agree with the difficulty not being expert.
I did the Suzuka race in a Castor Supra with a stage 2 turbo and on race medium tires. Drove conservatively and still won by 10sec.
Drove the 'ring in the Amuse S2000GT1, stock standard on race hards and won by over 30seconds.
I havent done the Spa race as I haven't got the track due to downloading issues so being the first time will probably have to run the race once or twice just to learn the track first then go for the win, but maybe I'll get it first time judging by the ease of the first 2 races.

 

[Frode]

Here is my tune for the GT500 Race at Suzuka.

Toyota Yellowhat YMS Supra '05 (Premium)

PARTS:
Titanium Racing Exhaust
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customizable Transmission
Adjustable LSD
Suspension Fully Customizable Kit
Brake Balance Controller

SUSPENSION:
Ride Height- -15/-15
Spring Rate- 13.3/15.5
Extension- 5/8
Compression- 3/6
Anti Roll Bar- 3/6
Camber- 2.6/2.4
Toe- -0.15/0.07

LSD:
Torque- 20
Acceleration- 45
Braking 30

AERODYNAMICS:
35/60

BRAKE BALANCE:
Front- 7
Rear- 4

BALLAST:
Amount- 200
Position- 50

POWER LIMITER:
Level- 96.8% (to hit 559hp)

TRANSMISSION:
Set Top Speed: 340kph/211mph
Set Final Gear: 3.266
1- 3.434
2- 2.506
3- 1.906
4- 1.504
5- 1.228
6- 1.034

NOTES:
This car is very quick. It is very nice on tires, allowing softs to easily last the whole race. Also, it is very good and easy to drive in the dry as well as the wet. Won the race by 24sec first try, so this should make the race no problem 👍

Thanks for this. Used almost exactly the same and also won by 24 sec lol
Like You said it's easy to drive, and VERY easy on the tires
Thanks again:tup:

 

[krasch27]

Regarding GT500 race@ Suzuka- I cant believe people are putting turbo upgrades on Gt500 cars only to report that the race is too easy... Try using equal machinery to the rest of the field - it may seem a little more difficult if you dont cheat.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

there are 10 pages for this event that people help each others,give advices, say their opinions ,share their tunes and the only thing that you say GTP_CargoRat again and again is that the event is not important and is very easy....if you want to say something about that as expert that you are ....help the others with your experience or dont say nothing...........sorry for my bad english...ty

First, never said that they were not important. Only said that they were far from being the "expert" challenges that PD claims they are in the description. And yes, I thought they were very easy.

Second, I never said I was an expert. Matter of fact, pretty sure I even said that I am not an alien. I am just an average skilled player.

As for help, I can't offer you anymore help than I already stated earlier in the thread. I did not tune any of the cars I used. I used the stock settings for each car I used, only making adjustments to make the required PP levels for each event. Each event I won first time out. I am terrible in the rain, but still won them easily which is why I said that the events were easy. I have only driven on wet tracks once or twice before in the game. Sorry if you thought my posts were elitist in any way, thats not how I intended them. I have done expert challenges before in the game, and this is not one of them. I more posted what I did in regards to that, my fustrations that PD is calling these expert challenges when they clearly are not.

I can't remember the event name, but I remember a while back we had what could really be considered an expert challenge in that even the top drivers were having trouble getting gold times and it took a bit of effort to get there. This event is clearly not on that same level.

In closing, I just wanna say that I am sorry if I offended you as that was not my intent towards you or anyone. Just really venting my fustrations with PD's false advertising. Happy Holidays.

@krasch27: Even tho I used the stock settings in each car and only upgraded to meet the required PP levels, I find your statement about cheating pretty ridiculous to say the least. Please tell me how upgrading your car with parts that are readily available can be considered cheating. Your logic here makes no sense. Furthermore, I have since went back and ran each event with a lower PP car and still won them rather easily. Again, not an alien. I think you better go back and look up the definition of cheating. Nobody here is cheating if they are upgrading their cars with turbos and staying at the required PP levels.

 

[StevenDunn99]

Regarding GT500 race@ Suzuka- I cant believe people are putting turbo upgrades on Gt500 cars only to report that the race is too easy... Try using equal machinery to the rest of the field - it may seem a little more difficult if you dont cheat.

Using a turbo is not cheating, it is within the race rules. #justsaying

 

[Argon]

Regarding GT500 race@ Suzuka- I cant believe people are putting turbo upgrades on Gt500 cars only to report that the race is too easy... Try using equal machinery to the rest of the field - it may seem a little more difficult if you dont cheat.

I didn't use the turbo and the race was pathetically easy.....I think you should be a little more circumspect about your generalisations!