Tuning cars to a fantasy trim level

[Theufcveteran]

Sometimes I like to tune a car to a certain trim level that the manufacturer hasn’t done in real life for that specific car. Does anyone do the same? I find it fun to make adjustments suited for a set amount of performance, and the customisation in GT7 really helps with this. I just tuned an Evo X and wanted to share - if anyone also does this, feel free to post your cars in this thread, I’d love to see them ^_^

Mitsubishi Evolution Final Edition Tuned by RALLIART

 

[Theufcveteran]

Made a NISMO Silvia today. The design is inspired by modern NISMO versions of cars (specifically the GT-R). If NISMO had a legacy branch where they took old models and gave them the modern NISMO treatment, it might look a bit like this (I also thought it was a nice “headcanon” as for why it’s anachronistic).

Nissan Silvia Spec-R NISMO Legacy Version

 

[Theufcveteran]

Wanted to do a non-Japanese car this time as the last two were Japanese. Initially I was trying a “GT Sport Edition” of the GT S with gold accents as the car featured on the cover and the day one edition had a silver car with gold text, but it just looked a bit tacky.

I then thought of this, a version of the car to pay tribute to Lewis’ achievements. When I tune these cars I try to do so from the view of the manufacturer - how much road comfort would they sacrifice for lap time? Would the regular brake pads hold up under stress, like a track day, or do they need upgrading? Softer tyres to deal with more power?

Thanks to IMMORTALDOM_, mikey_vanburin and wadey80 for uploading the decals!

Mercedes-AMG GT S Lewis Hamilton ‘16

 

[Theufcveteran]

Kind of cheating again since this is more like a separate model than a trim level - though Aston sold a Vantage GT4 road car - this One-77 is homologated to GT4 specification.

But a couple of weeks back I saw a GTP member talk about how they like to create Gr.4 race cars from road models using the customisation options in the game, and I thought that was really cool.

I took a One-77 with the intent of doing the same, and then the idea to give it a British Airways livery came to me, and I thought it would go together really well, with both brands being British icons.

I was torn on giving it more sponsors as it would likely have in real life, and not making it look too busy. The only sponsors I gave it are OZ Racing since a set of their wheels are fitted, and Mobil for the fuel. Do you think I should add more sponsors, or keep it as is?
I’m not sure whether to upload it like it is now or add sponsors and then upload it. I could do both, I suppose.

British Airways Aston Martin One-77 GT4 ‘12

 

[FaithJonesFEM]

You 've got quite the skill with this. Maybe you added a bit too much power to the japanese models, but if delivery 's linear it won't cause much of a problem. Regarding the Aston, whether you add more sponsors or not is a matter of taste - I personally think it is fine as is. But yeah, I usually put all the effort into choosing the right rims, parts and colours, so my styles might pass as "low-effort" to people who prefer sponsor bombs.

 

[Theufcveteran]

You 've got quite the skill with this. Maybe you added a bit too much power to the japanese models, but if delivery 's linear it won't cause much of a problem. Regarding the Aston, whether you add more sponsors or not is a matter of taste - I personally think it is fine as is. But yeah, I usually put all the effort into choosing the right rims, parts and colours, so my styles might pass as "low-effort" to people who prefer sponsor bombs.

Thank you for the kind words ^_^ Yeah in hindsight I see what you mean about the Silvia. I chose to keep the Aston as is, still proud of it years later haha.

And no it's not low effort! Making a design go well with colours and custom parts still takes effort to find what you feel looks good, no worries if you don't want to add more stickers or more decals. And nothing wrong with sponsor bombs either, it's all about what you like.

 

[Highlandor]

Made a NISMO Silvia today. The design is inspired by modern NISMO versions of cars (specifically the GT-R). If NISMO had a legacy branch where they took old models and gave them the modern NISMO treatment, it might look a bit like this (I also thought it was a nice “headcanon” as for why it’s anachronistic).

Nissan Silvia Spec-R NISMO Legacy Version

I like this, very cool, haven't driven the S15 yet - is this available to download?

 

[Theufcveteran]

I like this, very cool, haven't driven the S15 yet - is this available to download?

Thanks mate, yes you can get it here: https://www.gran-turismo.com/ie/gt7...8a-17fefd3a2614/gallery/All/19422612910772205