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Toyota YellowHat YMS Supra '05 [P] - GT500
The last hurrah to run the Supra...
When I first saw this car's name, I thought it would actually have a Yellow Hat glued on the rooftop
Anyways, this car isn't as drastic from the '97 version I reviewed. However, they are several changes to be aerodynamically lighter. Like there is a canopy added, wheel arches extended, diffuser pushed back some (is there even one?), spoiler flattened, rims changed, and more. If I had to choose which is better: The '97, or the '05. Arguably, I'd choose the Castrol. The '97 model just looks a bit more sleek. Even the wrapping AKA livery is dominant here. However the yellow finish is acceptable, and dat Stick figure (Genki) that populates the car is adowable!
The interior's pretty strange, honestly. I mean, I preferred it to be a lot better if the dashboard was situated behind the wheel, not on it. Even it is brighter. It is kind however to include a last lap time. The design is very simple. You can see a vent near the driver, but that's pretty much it. Not being cluttered is one thing, but at least have some stuff that actually make the interior look attractive. Heck, maybe add in some knobs or something! What's worse is the bars that blocks the windshield. Safety: A. View of the road: D. You can still see what's Out There, just the bars limits what I can see simultaneously. At least the wipers is still teeny and cute.. In comparison to the '97 version, this car actually loses. But not by too much. Although I simply loved the '97's interior. In addition, once you rev up the engine it is utterly quiet in the cockpit.
The car benefits in being a bit lighter than the Castrol: 60kg. Torque also is a bit lower, which plus in control. But the hugest change is the engine: A 3UZ-FE V8. You may expect the V8 to perform outrageously better, but the HP figure tells a different story: +473, or 485 (w/ oil change). While this isn't the first time the GT500 Supra had a complete engine change, the performance may or may not be retained. The only way to find out: Nur (I'm on this track again because for comparison to Castrol Supra), Super GT Seasonal.
Yeaay Yaaaahhh!!
Starting Grid
- Xanavi Nismo GT-R
- Nissan YellowHat GT-R
- Nissan Calsonic Impul GT-R
- Lexus Denso Dunlop Sard SC430
- Lexus Petrona's Tom's SC430
- Nissan Woodone GT-R
- Honda Raybrig NSX
- Honda Arta NSX
- Honda Takata Dome NSX
- Copy of Myself
- Lexus Bandai Direzza SC430
- Me
And off we go!!
On the first lap, I overtake my first opponent, The Bandai SC430. Drafting made such a thing possible.
Oh, hello twin brother! How nice to see you in this fine race! May I take your position? What!? Why not?? Y'know what, you're not my bro! You're too competitive! I'll take away your place as a punishment!
The corners afterwards was concise and fortuitous. It feels almost like the Castrol, but on some turns like Mercedes-Arena, it maintains a bit higher speed.
Following after Schumacher-S, an NSX closes in. Once again, drafting FTW.
The slow sweepers Bit- and Kumbo-Kurves was also noticeably quicker. But not to a huge extent. Although if I must, it has a slightly slower liftoff than the '97. But that is understandable as it does have lower torque.
Here comes another NSX. Whom is now sent to the grave!
Veedol was zappy, Coca-Cola was destructive. And now overheads, a straight. Beforehand I caught eye of 3 other AI in one jumbled battle, and I came in to crash the party.
What's up, guys?
'Nother down.
The hairpin on that pic was very fierce. But the YellowHat handled it very nicely. Its form always levels to the road, and speeds up without thinking.
Now the story on this pic:! I pulled up right behind the Calsonic after the last turn and we just glued together, until I notice that I'm going faster than Supra's ultimate rival, the GT-R!
He did take action and late braked, but still my own integrity was on the masses, and so did the car!
Ooo, look! The Yellow Hats gladly betrayed on the Supra and secretly made a paint job for the GT-R. How shameful..
Suddenly, right after Hatzenbects, the rear tires landed in the grass instead of the rumble strip, and immediately lost control. Quick swerves did not help, and instead skid through the opposite grass, knocking over the distance markers. And at the same time, the betray-ist passing. I clenched my teeth, and tried to squirm right out of the grass. Moments later, I managed and caught right onto the coward's rear bumper on Castrol-S.
A lap later, a Xanavi appeared in my fiery eyes. It is time to pay!!
He was no match for my dastardly movements, and so I made intentional contact on his rear bumper. How is that for unscrupulous inaction?
Then time slows down. All there is now is me, and this GT-R.
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And... Whammo! Piece of crap clang right onto me on this straight, but it was straightforward that I would be victorious!
Win!
All I can say is that was a marvelous race! Just as marvelous as the Castrol's! But they were some things that the YellowHat subtly succeeded in.
Firstly, forgiveness. Surfin' Bird was very forgiving, but Yellow Hat forgave just a bit more. Believe me, there was some turns I accidentally miss my braking point. But a flick on the wheel and stepping fingers onto the brakes just flipped the car aside. And then there was the mishap in the race today. While it is instinctive on what to do in a tight situation, the car was actually the one that assisted on my extrication the most.
Secondly, facilitation. In fact, the YellowHat was easier to drive than the Castrol. Though not by a long shot. The factors that contributed was its lowered torque, however it greatly impacted how quick it can be in liftoffs. Then there's the statement in GT5's description of its rear being stiffer. That could explain how sharp the car moves. And the weight. Obviously this reduction posed many pros and cons, and one of them is its cornering ability, improving even more. It is noticeable in slow sectors like Castrol-S, or Dunlop-Kehre.
Finally, power. From '97 to '05, the engine was moved up to a V8. Further information tells it is 4.3L, and is sequentially fuel-injected, sharing 4 values per cylinder. However such a improvement isn't too drastic. It still retains the top speed the '97 had on Nur: +160mph. Unfortunately, I can't tell about the accel., since I don't have Route X. Its gearbox isn't too different, either. More or less a bit longer setup.
It's engine & exhaust notes is actually a bit worse than the '97. Admittedly I liked the personifying shrieks on the '97, and YellowHat Supra exhibits something a bit interlacing. The V8 absolutely implemented that gruesome noise V8s always has, but something about it feels awfully cold. It's almost like it yelps, instead of roaring but failing. It also sounds a bit more muffled.
It can be bought for 900,000 Credits in the NCD.
Final Scores
Appearance: Still car porn, but it lost its virtue when the surfing gear was replaced with Yellow Hats. Though it still looks amazing! 10/10
Power: From a small 4-cylinder to a king-size V8, I say it's a nice improvement. Although the performance in the race today isn't too intensive. 8.5/10
Ability: Corners pleasantly. No faults, no redundancies. However it is a bit sharper but lost some liftoff speed. 10/10
Worth: It's just a more modern idea of the Supra during its term in Super GT. However it is nice to keep a model for its final year in Super GT racing. 9/10
Merry-Go-Round: Quite joyful to drive in. Though it is no different than its other classmates. 9/10
Ease: Make sure you give it a hat! 10/10
Record Player: It's muffled, and sounds a bit cold. Although the V8 boosted the overall sounds. 7/10
Total: 63.5/70
To Conclude: Certainly, it is basically the same as the '97 version. But they are some modest changes that are worth discovering. Little to none is lost in this model, so its memories still encloses in the bucket seats. Just make sure you gift it lots of Yellow Hats!
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