Dodo is now extinct and so are their lame advertisementsWill have to wait after the Autozam and Supra
No worries, you won and enjoyed the race, that's what matter most.
Remembered DODO, it was nightmare back in early 2000.
Wow Pete05... That is so unfortunate. People who live in extremely remote sections of the U.S.A. deal with nightmare scenarios like you've described, but that is because they've chosen to live in the wilderness where cable can't be run. Melbourne, AUS is an extremely modern city in every other regard. Why must the internet still be such a painful issue? I wonder how the internet is for the Australian government and Australian military? I'll bet they manage to get quite decent bandwidth, comparatively speaking! Well, at least you have your iPhone!! Thank God for that. 👍
Ridox, do you live in Australia? I've seen you make references to Australia several times in this garage. I've always been a bit curious what country you're from. My mechanics tell me that we send all of our payments for your Engineering services and car builds to a Swiss bank account...
Sorry, secret location
That narrows it down to New Zealand, Papua New Guinea or IndonesiaI used to lived there for more than 10 years ( from late 90's ), now I lived somewhere next to it
Plymouth CUDA AAR Six Barrel '70
Online Race 475PP + 500PP
Special Build CUDA AAR for Online Race
Sports Medium to Racing Hard
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First race, first lap, second corner - The Winning overtake
CAR : Plymouth Cuda AAR 340 Six Barrel '70
Tire : Sports Medium to Racing Hard
Specs
Horsepower: 348 HP at 5500 RPM
Torque : 376.6 ft-lb at 4000 RPM
Power Limiter at : 100%
Weight: 1300 kg
Ballast : 24 kg
Ballast Position : 20
Weight Distribution : 56 / 44
Performance Points: 475
Specs 500PP
Horsepower: 418 HP at 5800 RPM
Torque : 428.9 ft-lb at 4300 RPM
Power Limiter at : 100%
Weight: 1300 kg
Ballast : 24 kg
Ballast Position : 20
Weight Distribution : 56 / 44
Performance Points: 500
GT AUTO
NO Oil change
Improve Body Rigidity ( NOT INSTALLED )
Aero Kits Type A
Wheels : Standard Size Stock
Car Paint : Sassy Grass Green
Tuning Parts Installed :
Sports Computer
Racing Exhaust
Engine Tuning Stage 1 ( ONLY FOR 500PP )
Catalytic Converter Sports ( ONLY FOR 500PP )
Adjustable LSD
Adjustable Suspension
Adjustable Transmission
Triple Plate Clutch
Carbon Drive Shaft
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Carbon Hood
Window Weight Reduction
Suspension - EIBACH Springs
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 130 130
Spring Rate: 4.46 3.57
Dampers (Compression): 2 4
Dampers (Extension): 4 8
Anti-Roll Bars: 4 3
Camber Angle: 1.0 0.0
Toe Angle: 0.07 0.00
DOG CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - Custom Ratio 475PP
Install power parts
Reset Default
Set Final to 3.230
Set Auto Max Speed to 320kmh / 199mph
Set each gear :
1st 3.045
2nd 2.101
3rd 1.550
4th 1.208
5th 1.000
Final : 3.230 - 3rd gear good for holding the long curve, if wanted more acceleration, use 3.450 / top speed at 174mph / 280kmh
DOG CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - Custom Ratio 500PP
Install power parts
Reset Default
Set Final to 3.230
Set Auto Max Speed to 330kmh / 205mph
Set each gear :
1st 3.045
2nd 2.101
3rd 1.550
4th 1.208
5th 1.000
Final : 3.230 - 3rd gear good for holding the long curve, if wanted more acceleration, use 3.450 / top speed at 186mph / 299kmh
LSD - 1.5 Way LSD
Initial Torque : 15
Acceleration Sensitivity: 30
Braking Sensitivity: 13
Brake Balance:
5/5 ( personal BB) or for ABS 0 wheel : 3/3, for ABS 1 - feel free to use your preferred brake balance.
Recommended setting for DS3 user :
Steering sensitivity at +1 or +2, all aids off, except ABS 1 ( if not comfortable with ABS 0 ) with 5/7 brake balance as starting point.
Notes :
Built for online race with 475PP limit, Sports Medium and very fast tire wear.
The car was tuned at Big Willow, aiming for consistent 1:24s lap online with very fast tire wear, 5 laps sprint race. 1:23s offline tested, flat out on 3rd gear at the 2nd corner @ 100mph.
A multiple winner in the hands of @danbojte online, picture for the car above also courtesy of danbojte, the 1st win on the 1st race, 2nd corner, winning overtake
UPDATE : Added 500PP version, and transmission for both.
Thank You and are you going to redo the trans? Since there's an update that fixed The Trans Bug.
You Posted It!!! Yea!! I am definitely going to try this tune!!!
ECLIPSE RIDOX Manbu Orido Supra 550PS
HOT VERSION TOUGE MAX
Tuned to replicate Eclipse Ridox Supra
Comfort Soft to Sports Hard
CAR : Toyota Supra RZ '97
Tire : Comfort Soft to Sports Hard
Specs 550PS
Horsepower: 542 HP / 550 PS at 6400 RPM
Torque: 520.7 ft-lb at 4600 RPM
Power Limiter at : 96.3%
Weight: 1500 kg
Ballast : 162 kg
Ballast Position : 46
Weight Distribution : 53 / 47 - as in real life
Performance Points: 541
Spec 550PS at the Wheel / 616HP/625PS
Horsepower: 616 HP / 625 PS at 6600 RPM
Torque: 573.7 ft-lb at 4600 RPM
Power Limiter at : 99.3%
Weight: 1500 kg
Ballast : 162 kg
Ballast Position : 46
Weight Distribution : 53 / 47 - as in real life
Performance Points: 559
GT AUTO
NO Oil change
Improve Body Rigidity ( INSTALLED ) - the real car has roll cage
Custom Rear Wing
Wing Mount Standard Type E
Wing Large Type C
Winglets Large Type E
Height -2
Width -12
Wheels : +1 Inch Up ENKEI RP03 in White Solid or
RAYS CE28N in Black Matte/Solid or RAYS TE37SL in Viper Red/Hemi Orange.
Car Paint : Super Red V / any Solid Red
Tuning Parts Installed :
Sports Computer
Semi Racing Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold - ONLY FOR 616HP
Catalytic Converter Sports
Intake Tuning - ONLY FOR 616HP
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Adjustable LSD
Twin Plate Clutch Kit
Fully Customizable Suspension
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Carbon Hood ( Body Color )
Suspension - RS-R I-Shock / Ti2000 Coilover Damper
Visual Ride Height
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 80 80 or optional 100 100
Spring Rate: 16.00 14.00
Dampers (Compression): 2 4
Dampers (Extension): 7 4
Anti-Roll Bars: 3 4
Camber Angle: 2.0 1.3
Toe Angle: 0.02 0.09
Suspension - RS-R I-Shock / Ti2000 Coilover Damper
Visual Ride Height - Alternate Camber and ARB
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 80 80 or optional 100 100
Spring Rate: 16.00 14.00
Dampers (Compression): 2 4
Dampers (Extension): 7 4
Anti-Roll Bars: 4 5
Camber Angle: 2.3 1.5
Toe Angle: 0.02 0.09
LSD RS-R 2 Way
TRACK/TOUGE
Initial Torque : 18
Acceleration Sensitiviy: 30
Braking Sensitivity: 30
Aero
REAR = 20 ( MAX )
Brake Balance:
7/8 ( personal BB) or for ABS 0 wheel : 5/6, for ABS 1 - feel free to use your preferred brake balance.
Recommended setting for DS3 user :
Steering sensitivity at +1 or +2, all aids off, except ABS 1 ( if not comfortable with ABS 0 ) with 5/6 brake balance as starting point.
Notes :
Manabu "MAX" Orido own daily driver, a JZA80 Supra tuned personally by the Professor himself. Built as a demo car as well for his tuning company RIDOX, the car has a carefully selected modification parts. Infos from Hot Version videos :
Turbo-Sard KKK3470 MOJ
Headers-Ridox
Exhaust-RS-R
Transmission-stock
Dampers-RS-R I-Shock Sports / Ti2000 Springs
Spring Rates-F16kg(896.lbs) R14kg(784.lbs)
Brakes-Project MU brake kit
Tires-Advan Neova AD07 F235/35R18 R265/30R18
LSD-RS-R
Other-Body Reinforcements / Roll Cage
Weight-3307.lbs / 1500kg
Bodykits for the Eclipse Ridox Supra is still available on sale from Varis Japan. The power figure has been mentioned in 2 different figure, 550PS and 600HP from different Hot Version videos. I have included the 550PS spec as base and optional calculated 550PS as wheel power, and 616HP/625PS as engine power - counting drivetrain loss. Weight distribution used real life figure on mild modified and stock Supra TT at 53/47. The added turbo kit and roll cage should even out the added weight and weight savings to reach 1500kg.
Suspension uses RS-R I-Shock Damper with Ti2000 16k/14k springs. I have tuned the damper to be soft but also firm on high speed cornering. The camber and ARB are available in 2 sets, feel free to try them and mix them if you wish. Gear ratio for the V161 Getrag 6 Speed MT ( 97-02 Supra Turbo ) is correct and needs no correction.
LSD is RSR, this time I set it on 2 way to give even balance when off and on throttle. The Ridox Supra should be good for winding road and high speed track. The tire has been listed as Advan AD07 / AD08 for street and touge ( Comfort Soft ), while on track the Ridox Supra uses Advan A048 S tire ( Sports Hard ) I tuned and tested the Ridox Supra at Midfield, Tsukuba, Big Willow and Fuji.
Advan AD07 or AD08 for Touge/Streets/Drift
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Advan A048 S Tire in the Rain, MAX ORIDO approve
) - And the colour I'll set it will be dark blue for a TXR3 resemblance.
ECLIPSE RIDOX Manbu Orido Supra 550PS
HOT VERSION TOUGE MAX
Tuned to replicate Eclipse Ridox Supra
Comfort Soft to Sports Hard
CAR : Toyota Supra RZ '97
Tire : Comfort Soft to Sports Hard
Specs 550PS
Horsepower: 542 HP / 550 PS at 6400 RPM
Torque: 520.7 ft-lb at 4600 RPM
Power Limiter at : 96.3%
Weight: 1500 kg
Ballast : 162 kg
Ballast Position : 46
Weight Distribution : 53 / 47 - as in real life
Performance Points: 541
Spec 550PS at the Wheel / 616HP/625PS
Horsepower: 616 HP / 625 PS at 6600 RPM
Torque: 573.7 ft-lb at 4600 RPM
Power Limiter at : 99.3%
Weight: 1500 kg
Ballast : 162 kg
Ballast Position : 46
Weight Distribution : 53 / 47 - as in real life
Performance Points: 559
GT AUTO
NO Oil change
Improve Body Rigidity ( INSTALLED ) - the real car has roll cage
Custom Rear Wing
Wing Mount Standard Type E
Wing Large Type C
Winglets Large Type E
Height -2
Width -12
Wheels : +1 Inch Up ENKEI RP03 in White Solid or
RAYS CE28N in Black Matte/Solid or RAYS TE37SL in Viper Red/Hemi Orange.
Car Paint : Super Red V / any Solid Red
Tuning Parts Installed :
Sports Computer
Semi Racing Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold - ONLY FOR 616HP
Catalytic Converter Sports
Intake Tuning - ONLY FOR 616HP
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Adjustable LSD
Twin Plate Clutch Kit
Fully Customizable Suspension
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Carbon Hood ( Body Color )
Suspension - RS-R I-Shock / Ti2000 Coilover Damper
Visual Ride Height
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 80 80 or optional 100 100
Spring Rate: 16.00 14.00
Dampers (Compression): 2 4
Dampers (Extension): 7 4
Anti-Roll Bars: 3 4
Camber Angle: 2.0 1.3
Toe Angle: 0.02 0.09
Suspension - RS-R I-Shock / Ti2000 Coilover Damper
Visual Ride Height - Alternate Camber and ARB
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 80 80 or optional 100 100
Spring Rate: 16.00 14.00
Dampers (Compression): 2 4
Dampers (Extension): 7 4
Anti-Roll Bars: 4 5
Camber Angle: 2.3 1.5
Toe Angle: 0.02 0.09
LSD RS-R 2 Way
TRACK/TOUGE
Initial Torque : 18
Acceleration Sensitiviy: 30
Braking Sensitivity: 30
Aero
REAR = 20 ( MAX )
Brake Balance:
7/8 ( personal BB) or for ABS 0 wheel : 5/6, for ABS 1 - feel free to use your preferred brake balance.
Recommended setting for DS3 user :
Steering sensitivity at +1 or +2, all aids off, except ABS 1 ( if not comfortable with ABS 0 ) with 5/6 brake balance as starting point.
Notes :
Manabu "MAX" Orido own daily driver, a JZA80 Supra tuned personally by the Professor himself. Built as a demo car as well for his tuning company RIDOX, the car has a carefully selected modification parts. Infos from Hot Version videos :
Turbo-Sard KKK3470 MOJ
Headers-Ridox
Exhaust-RS-R
Transmission-stock
Dampers-RS-R I-Shock Sports / Ti2000 Springs
Spring Rates-F16kg(896.lbs) R14kg(784.lbs)
Brakes-Project MU brake kit
Tires-Advan Neova AD07 F235/35R18 R265/30R18
LSD-RS-R
Other-Body Reinforcements / Roll Cage
Weight-3307.lbs / 1500kg
Bodykits for the Eclipse Ridox Supra is still available on sale from Varis Japan. The power figure has been mentioned in 2 different figure, 550PS and 600HP from different Hot Version videos. I have included the 550PS spec as base and optional calculated 550PS as wheel power, and 616HP/625PS as engine power - counting drivetrain loss. Weight distribution used real life figure on mild modified and stock Supra TT at 53/47. The added turbo kit and roll cage should even out the added weight and weight savings to reach 1500kg.
Suspension uses RS-R I-Shock Damper with Ti2000 16k/14k springs. I have tuned the damper to be soft but also firm on high speed cornering. The camber and ARB are available in 2 sets, feel free to try them and mix them if you wish. Gear ratio for the V161 Getrag 6 Speed MT ( 97-02 Supra Turbo ) is correct and needs no correction.
LSD is RSR, this time I set it on 2 way to give even balance when off and on throttle. The Ridox Supra should be good for winding road and high speed track. The tire has been listed as Advan AD07 / AD08 for street and touge ( Comfort Soft ), while on track the Ridox Supra uses Advan A048 S tire ( Sports Hard ) I tuned and tested the Ridox Supra at Midfield, Tsukuba, Big Willow and Fuji.
Advan AD07 or AD08 for Touge/Streets/Drift
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Advan A048 S Tire in the Rain, MAX ORIDO approve
YES! I need to test this asap, I love Ridox tuning (Ironicly from Ridox
Will the car survived the test drive ? I will highly recommend to drive it at Sierra for touge style driving and SSR5 for highway cruising 
Shame the car is standard, which is also why no GT6 Supra picture there 
.I'm guessing you'd really like it if someone was to park one of these in your driveway with a note under a wiper saying "The keys are under the door mat. Enjoy"
Maybe I should pass the hat around?
*Open letter to PD: Make this car premium in an update or GT7 at the latest. This is not an option
Can't agree more
- This is where the understeer problem happened most often. It goes really quick in a straight line as all Supra's do, not maxing out at the end of the straight. Around some corners I found it easy to drift around even! It's no doubt very well balance in weight distribution, just watch out under heavy braking.) But anyway, it is a very even and balanced tune! I really like it. Well done again Ridox!
ECLIPSE RIDOX Manbu Orido Supra 550PS - HOT VERSION TOUGE MAX - Kaza's G27 review on SH tire.
Firstly I'll post the custom option of the TXR3 style Ridox supra - Inch up 1 GT-Ab07 in Opalescent Bronze Metallic with the calipers in any red, the body colour comes with the Supra at purchase: Blue Mica Metallic.
I love the Ridox supra - It was one of my favorite wanderers in TXR3; fast and good looking
For the overall review: I really like the handle of this car, at times when I went full throttle it was oversteery in corners, but sometimes understeer occured when the weight shifted to the front too fast - A bit of effort into the drive counters this easily.
SSR5 Clubman/C1 review: Here I had an absolute nostalgic blast with the Supra - Almost as good as being on TXR3 again
Siera/Touge review: Also had a lot of fun with the tune here! It handles like a touge monster should do, because I drove it a lot on SSR5 I was used to the handling characteristics. I was able to go around corners a lot faster this way too over not being used to it. (As expected
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I kind of expected the same remarks about the car like Keiichi-san did, "The suspension is too soft, it feels like an American car ! " Happy with the car can be driven well Did you try both camber setup ? how does the higher ARB handle ?
Thank you for driving and leaving detailed feedback in short time after my posting
Garage Limit MAZDA AutoZam AZ-1 '92
HOT VERSION TOUGE 200 Showdown 100PS and 400PP Version
Tuned to replicate Garage Limit AZ-1
Comfort Medium to Comfort Soft
CAR : Mazda Autozam AZ-1 '92
Tire : Comfort Medium to Comfort Soft
Specs 100PS
Horsepower: 99 HP / 100 PS at 7100 RPM
Torque: 81.9 ft-lb at 5100 RPM
Power Limiter at : 97.7%
Weight: 720 kg
Ballast : 36 kg
Ballast Position : 43 or OPTIONAL 20
Weight Distribution : 44 / 56 - as in real life
Performance Points: 373
Specs 400PP
Horsepower: 123 HP / 125 PS at 7100 RPM
Torque: 100.7 ft-lb at 5200 RPM
Power Limiter at : 96.4%
Weight: 720 kg
Ballast : 36 kg
Ballast Position : 43 or OPTIONAL 20
Weight Distribution : 44 / 56 - as in real life
Performance Points: 400
GT AUTO
NO Oil change
Improve Body Rigidity ( NOT INSTALLED ) - OPTIONAL
Rear Wing Special Wing Type A
Wheels : +1 Inch Up ENKEI ES Tarmac in White Solid
Car Paint : Super Red V / any Solid Red
Tuning Parts Installed :
Engine Tuning Stage 1 - ONLY FOR 400PP
Sports Computer
Semi Racing Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter Sports
Intake Tuning - ONLY FOR 400PP
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Adjustable LSD
Fully Customizable Suspension
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Suspension - TOTAL Tune Works Damper
Visual Ride Height
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 84 84
Spring Rate: 5.05 3.37
Dampers (Compression): 8 10
Dampers (Extension): 8 6
Anti-Roll Bars: 5 6
Camber Angle: 1.5 1.0
Toe Angle: -0.05 0.10
LSD MAZDASPEED 1.5 Way High Lock LSD
TRACK/TOUGE
Initial Torque : 32
Acceleration Sensitiviy: 48
Braking Sensitivity: 12
Aero
REAR = 20 ( MAX )
Brake Balance:
7/8 ( personal BB) or for ABS 0 wheel : 5/6, for ABS 1 - feel free to use your preferred brake balance.
Recommended setting for DS3 user :
Steering sensitivity at +1 or +2, all aids off, except ABS 1 ( if not comfortable with ABS 0 ) with 5/6 brake balance as starting point.
Notes :
The Garage Limit tuning company built this car and was an entry for Hot Version TOuge 200 Showdown. The car only had 100PS with simple modifications like Suzuki Sports ECU and N2 Turbine as well as Regalist K Exhaust System. The weight tips the scale at 720kg, real life spec distribution at 44/56 used in this build. I chose to place the ballast closer to 57% at the rear when I build the car to give sharper rotation. I also included optional ballast position at 20 for closer to 44.0/56.0 distribution and should give much more controllable rotation. I also provided a higher power spec at 400PP for racing, it's not quick with stock gear ratio, but still fun to drive.
Suspension of the real car uses Total Tune Works Damper with 6k/4k springs. But the spring rate is not possible in GT6, thus I have to use the highest possible while keeping the ratio. The damper and ARB has been tuned to give similar handling to the real car based on the the judges review ( Keiichi Tsuchiya, Manabu Orido and Nobuteru Taniguchi ) The replica will have sharp handling, quick turn in, nervous rear end with the car likely to jump on bumpy roads, but I also kept the car stable enough to be driven hard at the track. Body Rigidity is optional, if the car needs more stability, feel free to install it. The real car has chassis brace and thick strut braces.
Gear ratio is correct and the real car uses stock transmission and final. LSD uses MazdaSpeed, I tuned the LSD with high lock in 1.5 way.
The Garage Limit AZ-1 was tuned and tested at Tsukuba and GT Arena. At Tsukuba with 400P, it was capable of 1:13s on CM tire.
Some review from the Touge 200 Hot Version video
"But I have to say that this car requires skills to drive fast" - Garage Limit Kazunori Aoyagi word of warning.
"Whoa, it reacts so quickly" ; "scary" ; "Good response is one thing, but this is scary" - Keiichi Tsuchiya, he gave 40 points.
"**** ! The rear's about to break out any second !" - Nobuteru Taniguchi, he gave 50 points.
"I'm barely moving my the steering wheel but the car turns." ; "Actually, if I steer harder, I'll probably lose control." ; "But it's fast for sure, I wouldn't mind having one in my garage." - Manabu Orido, he gave 95 points. Orido-san said the car is scary but he thinks it would be a good practice car.
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Touge 200 Garage Limit AZ-1 Review
Oh, before I forget... I probably wouldn't blame you if you decided to throw in a customizable transmission when racing this Mazda. That 1st to 2nd shift is painfully slow and 2nd thru 4th are spaced a little strangely. 
You`re really getting good at this 👍👍👍,I can't believe I almost passed on this car. I had just gotten off the phone with Ridox and quickly realized I had made a big mistake. Luckily, I knew the private telephone number on his Yacht (gotta love satellite phones) and yelled into my receiver "I changed my mind!! Send me one...Immediately!!"
My body is still jet lagged. Whenever I come to Germany I feel groggy for at least an entire day. I drove down to my rented space at the Nurburgring raceway and my lead mechanic smiled. I knew my new car had arrived...and there it was, already up on the lift - my new Mazda Autozam AZ-1 from 1992. Ridox wasn't lying when he said the new coat of paint would blow me away. I don't think I've ever seen such a beautiful pure red before.
My team was fitting new tires to my Autozam. CM grade rubber will be a perfect match for this machine, Ridox assured me. Although, I could swear he's tried to kill me before with tire grade recommendations...but that's a tale for another time. The car was lowered down from the lift and I hopped in. I was being waved over to the Grand Prix starting area, but I had other plans. A car like this needs to be pushed hard - to the limit and beyond! - and I felt the Nordschleife was just the track to inflict that type of grueling test on my Mazda Autozam AZ-1.
Right away I could tell this wasn't going to be like any typical drive around the Green Hell. I had only been on the track 30 seconds and I could already feel my rear-end slipping and sliding, but not necessarily in an out of control way. I need to contact Ridox (is he still on his Yacht? or is he off heli-skiing again?) and have a conversation about the power band in this car. The Current Specs read that she is putting out 123 HP @ 6900 rpm and 100.7 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm. The data sheet Ridox faxed my mechanic said that peak power came at 7100 rpm, a small difference, I know. However, this car red line's at around 9850 rpm and while I don't believe peak power is anywhere near 9850 rpm, I do feel like the car is still strong well past 6900 or 7100 rpm. 8000 rpm is about where power feels like it is dropping off VERY quickly. I was always under the impression that some of the engine modifications performed on these cars moved the peak power higher in the RPM range...
Well, enough of that. Let's talk about handling. This little beauty is a quick lane changer. However, constant care must be taken when driving this Mazda at speed. The rear-end of this car is light. I know what you're thinking... "Yeah...I drive cars like that all the time!" Not like this one you don't. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, however, you just need to get a feel for when the rear will start coming around on you and countersteer. You're going to be countersteering a lot in this Autozam AZ-1 on a track like the Nordschleife! My arms got quite the workout on the three laps I drove, but I honestly can't say that I've ever had more fun in a car that takes over 9 minutes to circle the North Loop. It's edge of the seat fun...
My mechanic told me that he setup the brakes per Ridox's instructions and I suggest you do the same. After 1 lap I knew that setup wasn't for me so I tweaked the brakes to 7/4. I felt it kept the rear under control a little bit more on turn in. Like with most cars that I'm learning to drive, I experiment with different driving techniques. I did find that if you aren't incredibly comfortable with how much the rear likes to play, you can scrub a lot of speed off by braking in a straight line before turn-in and still manage acceptable overall lap times. I find that driving style to actually be more difficult as you're turning a single simultaneous process into two individual processes, but you've gotta do what works for you.
This is one car that I'm more than happy to write Ridox a check for. He knocked it out of the park and now I've got another 400PP racer. I didn't try the 100PS setup, so I can't comment on that one. I'm sure it's very similar, just slower.
P.S. I've been trying to come up with an ALB123 scoring system for these replica builds at Ridox Replica Garage, but I haven't been able to come up with something that I feel is fair and not so biased. Obviously, I like his cars a lot. I'm sure most of you saw my critic of his Corvette Z06, however, so I CAN be brutally honest when I feel I must be. And look...now that Z06 is much improved and the world is a better place!
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I can't believe I almost passed on this car. I had just gotten off the phone with Ridox and quickly realized I had made a big mistake. Luckily, I knew the private telephone number on his Yacht (gotta love satellite phones) and yelled into my receiver "I changed my mind!! Send me one...Immediately!!"
My body is still jet lagged. Whenever I come to Germany I feel groggy for at least an entire day. I drove down to my rented space at the Nurburgring raceway and my lead mechanic smiled. I knew my new car had arrived...and there it was, already up on the lift - my new Mazda Autozam AZ-1 from 1992. Ridox wasn't lying when he said the new coat of paint would blow me away. I don't think I've ever seen such a beautiful pure red before.
My team was fitting new tires to my Autozam. CM grade rubber will be a perfect match for this machine, Ridox assured me. Although, I could swear he's tried to kill me before with tire grade recommendations...but that's a tale for another time. The car was lowered down from the lift and I hopped in. I was being waved over to the Grand Prix starting area, but I had other plans. A car like this needs to be pushed hard - to the limit and beyond! - and I felt the Nordschleife was just the track to inflict that type of grueling test on my Mazda Autozam AZ-1.
Right away I could tell this wasn't going to be like any typical drive around the Green Hell. I had only been on the track 30 seconds and I could already feel my rear-end slipping and sliding, but not necessarily in an out of control way. I need to contact Ridox (is he still on his Yacht? or is he off heli-skiing again?) and have a conversation about the power band in this car. The Current Specs read that she is putting out 123 HP @ 6900 rpm and 100.7 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm. The data sheet Ridox faxed my mechanic said that peak power came at 7100 rpm, a small difference, I know. However, this car red line's at around 9850 rpm and while I don't believe peak power is anywhere near 9850 rpm, I do feel like the car is still strong well past 6900 or 7100 rpm. 8000 rpm is about where power feels like it is dropping off VERY quickly. I was always under the impression that some of the engine modifications performed on these cars moved the peak power higher in the RPM range...
Well, enough of that. Let's talk about handling. This little beauty is a quick lane changer. However, constant care must be taken when driving this Mazda at speed. The rear-end of this car is light. I know what you're thinking... "Yeah...I drive cars like that all the time!" Not like this one you don't. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, however, you just need to get a feel for when the rear will start coming around on you and countersteer. You're going to be countersteering a lot in this Autozam AZ-1 on a track like the Nordschleife! My arms got quite the workout on the three laps I drove, but I honestly can't say that I've ever had more fun in a car that takes over 9 minutes to circle the North Loop. It's edge of the seat fun...
My mechanic told me that he setup the brakes per Ridox's instructions and I suggest you do the same. After 1 lap I knew that setup wasn't for me so I tweaked the brakes to 7/4. I felt it kept the rear under control a little bit more on turn in. Like with most cars that I'm learning to drive, I experiment with different driving techniques. I did find that if you aren't incredibly comfortable with how much the rear likes to play, you can scrub a lot of speed off by braking in a straight line before turn-in and still manage acceptable overall lap times. I find that driving style to actually be more difficult as you're turning a single simultaneous process into two individual processes, but you've gotta do what works for you.
This is one car that I'm more than happy to write Ridox a check for. He knocked it out of the park and now I've got another 400PP racer. I didn't try the 100PS setup, so I can't comment on that one. I'm sure it's very similar, just slower.
P.S. I've been trying to come up with an ALB123 scoring system for these replica builds at Ridox Replica Garage, but I haven't been able to come up with something that I feel is fair and not so biased. Obviously, I like his cars a lot. I'm sure most of you saw my critic of his Corvette Z06, however, so I CAN be brutally honest when I feel I must be. And look...now that Z06 is much improved and the world is a better place!
Yeah about the car, engine is not really a high rpm runner, it ran out out puff near the redline, so short shifting is the best, maybe around 500-1000RPM before cutout. I need to get on the car again to make sure, too many cars to take care of.Earlier today I was thinking of one of my all-time favorite Ridox Replica builds. The Ferrari F40. You probably know that Ridox Replica Garage offers both the U.S.A. specification car as well as the European Specification car. I currently own one of each, but I will be adding a third to my collection as soon as I finish this post.
I don't know what more I can say about this car, particularly the EU Spec based on the AUTO Motorsport Mag review in 1989. However, there are several different setups offered within either the USA or EU spec builds. The US spec car [HERE] only offers 1 powertrain setup, but it does have several suspension & alignment setups to choose from. The EU spec cars [HERE] & [HERE] offer a total of 10 different powertrain setups and also several suspension & alignment setups to choose from. Oh, I forgot to mention there are various L.S.D. options to choose from as well.
This is why I need a 3rd Ferrari F40. I have one car set to US spec with 3 tabs containing three very different setups. Likewise, my other F40 is setup with 3 tabs of quite different suspension installations, all powered by EU spec powertrains though.
The reason I'm writing is to find out what YOUR favorite Ferrari F40 setup is from this garage? Has anyone actually tried them all?! Are there any setups that you downright hate? Let's discuss this beauty here in the garage!
May I suggest Tsukuba as a test track for the F40, it's short and can highlight LSD and suspension changes within a few corners.Maybe too good... You should see how much money I owe Ridox Replica Garage, Inc.
ECLIPSE RIDOX Manabu Orido Supra 550PS
HOT VERSION TOUGE MAX
Tuned to replicate Eclipse Ridox Supra
Comfort Soft to Sports Hard
CAR : Toyota Supra RZ '97
Tire : Comfort Soft to Sports Hard
Specs 550PS
Horsepower: 542 HP / 550 PS at 6400 RPM
Torque: 520.7 ft-lb at 4600 RPM
Power Limiter at : 96.3%
Weight: 1500 kg
Ballast : 162 kg
Ballast Position : 46
Weight Distribution : 53 / 47 - as in real life
Performance Points: 541
Spec 550PS at the Wheel / 616HP/625PS
Horsepower: 616 HP / 625 PS at 6600 RPM
Torque: 573.7 ft-lb at 4600 RPM
Power Limiter at : 99.3%
Weight: 1500 kg
Ballast : 162 kg
Ballast Position : 46
Weight Distribution : 53 / 47 - as in real life
Performance Points: 559
GT AUTO
NO Oil change
Improve Body Rigidity ( INSTALLED ) - the real car has roll cage
Custom Rear Wing
Wing Mount Standard Type E
Wing Large Type C
Winglets Large Type E
Height -2
Width -12
Wheels : +1 Inch Up ENKEI RP03 in White Solid or
RAYS CE28N in Black Matte/Solid or RAYS TE37SL in Viper Red/Hemi Orange.
Car Paint : Super Red V / any Solid Red
Tuning Parts Installed :
Sports Computer
Semi Racing Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold - ONLY FOR 616HP
Catalytic Converter Sports
Intake Tuning - ONLY FOR 616HP
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Adjustable LSD
Twin Plate Clutch Kit
Fully Customizable Suspension
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Carbon Hood ( Body Color )
Suspension - RS-R I-Shock / Ti2000 Coilover Damper
Visual Ride Height
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 80 80 or optional 100 100
Spring Rate: 16.00 14.00
Dampers (Compression): 2 4
Dampers (Extension): 7 4
Anti-Roll Bars: 3 4
Camber Angle: 2.0 1.3
Toe Angle: 0.02 0.09
Suspension - RS-R I-Shock / Ti2000 Coilover Damper
Visual Ride Height - Alternate Camber and ARB
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 80 80 or optional 100 100
Spring Rate: 16.00 14.00
Dampers (Compression): 2 4
Dampers (Extension): 7 4
Anti-Roll Bars: 4 5
Camber Angle: 2.3 1.5
Toe Angle: 0.02 0.09
LSD RS-R 2 Way
TRACK/TOUGE
Initial Torque : 18
Acceleration Sensitiviy: 30
Braking Sensitivity: 30
Aero
REAR = 20 ( MAX )
Brake Balance:
7/8 ( personal BB) or for ABS 0 wheel : 5/6, for ABS 1 - feel free to use your preferred brake balance.
Recommended setting for DS3 user :
Steering sensitivity at +1 or +2, all aids off, except ABS 1 ( if not comfortable with ABS 0 ) with 5/6 brake balance as starting point.
Notes :
Manabu "MAX" Orido own daily driver, a JZA80 Supra tuned personally by the Professor himself. Built as a demo car as well for his tuning company RIDOX, the car has a carefully selected modification parts. Infos from Hot Version videos :
Turbo-Sard KKK3470 MOJ
Headers-Ridox
Exhaust-RS-R
Transmission-stock
Dampers-RS-R I-Shock Sports / Ti2000 Springs
Spring Rates-F16kg(896.lbs) R14kg(784.lbs)
Brakes-Project MU brake kit
Tires-Advan Neova AD07 F235/35R18 R265/30R18
LSD-RS-R
Other-Body Reinforcements / Roll Cage
Weight-3307.lbs / 1500kg
Bodykits for the Eclipse Ridox Supra is still available on sale from Varis Japan. The power figure has been mentioned in 2 different figure, 550PS and 600HP from different Hot Version videos. I have included the 550PS spec as base and optional calculated 550PS as wheel power, and 616HP/625PS as engine power - counting drivetrain loss. Weight distribution used real life figure on mild modified and stock Supra TT at 53/47. The added turbo kit and roll cage should even out the added weight and weight savings to reach 1500kg.
Suspension uses RS-R I-Shock Damper with Ti2000 16k/14k springs. I have tuned the damper to be soft but also firm on high speed cornering. The camber and ARB are available in 2 sets, feel free to try them and mix them if you wish. Gear ratio for the V161 Getrag 6 Speed MT ( 97-02 Supra Turbo ) is correct and needs no correction.
LSD is RSR, this time I set it on 2 way to give even balance when off and on throttle. The Ridox Supra should be good for winding road and high speed track. The tire has been listed as Advan AD07 / AD08 for street and touge ( Comfort Soft ), while on track the Ridox Supra uses Advan A048 S tire ( Sports Hard ) I tuned and tested the Ridox Supra at Midfield, Tsukuba, Big Willow and Fuji.
Advan AD07 or AD08 for Touge/Streets/Drift
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Advan A048 S Tire in the Rain, MAX ORIDO approve
A-spec 400PP Beginners' Level Clubman Cup: Matterhorn Short Track
Winner
At Matterhorn Short Track Vortex, the "Mosquito" Win
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373PP, CS tyres
No Aids, No ABS, BB: 5/10, Cockpit view, Headset
It's so relaxing to drive low PPs sometimes...
Open post...
Nice to see it win a race 👍 hopefully more wins too 
I would make sure she's 100% tip top condition 
