The Gran Turismo 5 Thread

[Roconne]

HUGE update is live now (>600mb)

Seasonal EVENTS

From GTPlanet post 327 in the thread:

Servers are up, seasonal events are:

Bonus Race no. 1

Fiat 500 Tsukuba 5 laps - total prize fund 200,000 / exp 15,000
Honda CR-Z Tokyo Route 246 5 laps - total prize fund 250,000 / exp 25,000
Mazda RX-7 Deep Forest 5 laps - total prize fund 300,000 / exp 40,000
Dodge Challenger RT Indy Road Course 5 laps - total prize fund 750,000 / exp 75,000
Nissan GT-R (493bhp limit) SSR5 5 laps - total prize fund 1,000,000 / exp 100,000

Time Trial no. 1
197 bhp FWD / Cape Ring Inside - sports medium tyres
246 bhp RWD / Rome City - sports medium tyres

Drift Trial no. 1
Tsukuba - comfort/soft tyres
Eiger Norwand - comfort/soft tyres

Online Dealership links to this, providing 'useful' cars for online, A-spec and B-spec racing.


- Spectators removed from some tracks (to improve performance?)
- Mechanical Damage option now in offline races as well
- Grip reduction on wet/offroad option now in offline races as well

(thanks MM)

[dragons4life]

I have to say the update sure made the game load faster, and not only is it faster they removed the animation once you finish and you go straight back to when you start a race. Thats great for people like me that grind for money. Also Seasonal races are a nice touch, managed 4 Silvers, 1 gold (GT-R race lol). However the experience and Gold is worth the try, and even though there isn't a reward for all gold, i won't be getting all gold lol.

[Kinn]

Still no official support for the G27? That's a disappointment since I just got mine set up last night.
Let's get together for some track time!

[cklwilliam]

Roconne

how did you beat the expert historical and gt all star race? what car did you use?

[zzz3]

Roconne

how did you beat the expert historical and gt all star race? what car did you use?

for gt all star you can use the zr1 racing modified (will be difficult to win) or use the minolta (like the wind prize car). It makes gt all stars a lot less frustrating/nerve racking because the minolta tuned can stay ahead of the 787b/bentley speed with a decent, albeit small lead (helps if you make a mistake or slow down).

i have no idea on how to beat the historical race...

[cklwilliam]

for gt all star you can use the zr1 racing modified (will be difficult to win) or use the minolta (like the wind prize car). It makes gt all stars a lot less frustrating/nerve racking because the minolta tuned can stay ahead of the 787b/bentley speed with a decent, albeit small lead (helps if you make a mistake or slow down).

i have no idea on how to beat the historical race...

i heard u need the toyota 7 from the like the win b spec to win...
i was trying to get that from that birthday thing.. no luck haha

[zzz3]

i heard u need the toyota 7 from the like the win b spec to win...
i was trying to get that from that birthday thing.. no luck haha

b spec is so frustrating. i gave up after one race at sunday cup because my driver kept trying to mow the lawn for the entire race lol. I wish they would make it available on the gt website somehow so i dont have to sit in front of my tv and babysit the driver.

[Roconne]

I used the Countach LP400 to win the Historic cup. When you start the race, you need to make sure the Toyota 7 is either in the middle or back of the pack. If he manages to get into the front, you stand no chance at catching up.

b spec is so frustrating. i gave up after one race at sunday cup because my driver kept trying to mow the lawn for the entire race lol. I wish they would make it available on the gt website somehow so i dont have to sit in front of my tv and babysit the driver.

Once you get past the initial races, you don't need to baby sit the driver anymore. I'm level 30 b-spec now and all I do is turn on an endurance race, then go do something else, come back a few hours later and restart the race.

As long as you give the b-spec driver a properly setup car, with the best possible tires for that race, it isn't too difficult (aside from a few series, which are pretty tough).

[W1CK3DD3M0N]

B Spec is shit period, the drivers are so bad in the game no matter what car you give them

[hit26k]

Once you get past the initial races, you don't need to baby sit the driver anymore. I'm level 30 b-spec now and all I do is turn on an endurance race, then go do something else, come back a few hours later and restart the race.

As long as you give the b-spec driver a properly setup car, with the best possible tires for that race, it isn't too difficult (aside from a few series, which are pretty tough).

+1. im only at level 8 or 9 in b-spec but i dont even touch the controller. just start the race, go do something, come back to see my driver finished in first place

[cklwilliam]

I used the Countach LP400 to win the Historic cup. When you start the race, you need to make sure the Toyota 7 is either in the middle or back of the pack. If he manages to get into the front, you stand no chance at catching up.

I'm gonna try using that car lol... what about the gt all star?

Once you get past the initial races, you don't need to baby sit the driver anymore. I'm level 30 b-spec now and all I do is turn on an endurance race, then go do something else, come back a few hours later and restart the race.

As long as you give the b-spec driver a properly setup car, with the best possible tires for that race, it isn't too difficult (aside from a few series, which are pretty tough).

B Spec is shit period, the drivers are so bad in the game no matter what car you give them

i guess it really depends on the type of the driver you pick initially , my driver is pretty good all around, usually dont need to give him any instruction and still win the first place, but like roconne said, except a few of them.

[cklwilliam]

I used the Countach LP400 to win the Historic cup. When you start the race, you need to make sure the Toyota 7 is either in the middle or back of the pack. If he manages to get into the front, you stand no chance at catching up.

I just can't beat this race.. the lambo don't seem to be able to keep up or stay on the road.. it kept spinning out
then i used my shelby cobra, it's fast enough to keep up, but the handling is just not the greatest, understeer all the time... what should i do ?

[cklwilliam]

how are you guys farming money?
I'm doing the turbo challenge in expert series, right now with the increased reward 50k each round, driving the zonda r about 3:00 for each round , anyone got better suggestion?

[Roconne]

if you are a high enough level, the best is in the American Series on Indy. Races can be finished in around 4 mins or less and it will net you >100k Cr.

BTW, new seasonal events went up last night.

[Kinn]

You can do the "GT All-Stars" and "like the wind" in the Mazda Furai. Of course you get the Furai from B spec (but it's early on) so most people don't have it. It's down on power but light, so it handles well. Biggest thing I found is needing to tweek downforce and gearing to make sure your getting the speed for the ovals. Last lap invovles passing last corner and then some pretty serious blocking...lol!

Best of All - your using a Mazda!

[Impressive]

I just can't beat this race.. the lambo don't seem to be able to keep up or stay on the road.. it kept spinning out
then i used my shelby cobra, it's fast enough to keep up, but the handling is just not the greatest, understeer all the time... what should i do ?

I just actually beat that race yesterday with my Countach LP400. I actually quite enjoy how much that car loves to slide around and I use it to my advantage around every corner.

[SomeGuy]

Here, just to piss some people off that aren't very far in the game, this is my current garage:

Premium:
Nissan GT-R SpecV 09 492hp/1362kg
Chevrolet 2010 Tony Stewart IMPALA 824hp/1565kg
Shelby Cobra 427 66 747hp/918kg
Ford Focus ST 06 375hp/1430kg
Pagani Zonda R 09 932hp/1070kg
Ford Focus RS WRX 07 459hp/1230kg
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 06 852hp/1090kg
Toyota 201 Kyle Busch CAMRY 869hp/1090kg
Suzuki Cappuccino 91 129hp/629kg
PDI Racing Kart 100 33hp/85kg
Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro 09 884hp/1313kg
Mini Cooper S 07 275hp/1030kg
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 08 707hp/1169kg
Ferrari 458 Italia 09 675hp/1232kg
Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept 10 289hp/1000kg
Lotus Elise 111R 04 244hp/759kg
BMW 135i Coupe 07 535hp/1264kg
Toyota Vitz RS 1.5 07 229hp/963kg


Regular:
Formula Gran Turismo 935hp/550kg
DMC DeLorean S2 04 191hp/1288kg
Honda HSC 03 314hp/1150kg
Ford GT LM Race Car SpecII 748hp/1130kg
Mazda Furai Concept 08 560hp/675kg
Jay Leno Tank Car 03 904hp/3500kg
Volkswagen Lupo GTi 01 255hp/867kg
Audi Abt TT-R Touring Car 02 625hp/1080kg
Audi Le Mans quattro 03 612hp/1530kg
Nissan Calsonic Skyline GT-R Race Car 93 591hp/1260kg
Toyota Minolta 88C-V Race Car 89 1040hp/850kg
Ford SVT F-150 Lighting 03 747hp/1610kg
Audi Pikes Peak quattro 03 484hp/1900kg
Lancia Delta S4 Rally Car 85 434hp/890kg
Cizeta V16T 94 562hp/160kg
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 09 1176hp/1424kg
Dome-Zero Concept 78 157hp/1424kg
Peugeot 905 Race Car 92 919hp/750kg
Buick Special 62 560hp/1364kg
Chevrolet Camaro SS 69 512hp/1164kg
Acura DN-X Concept 02 381hp/1400kg
Mazda MX-5 Miata 1800 RS 04 282hp/918kg
Mazda efini RX-7 Type RZ 95 568hp/1065kg


Obviously a few are cars you win that selling doesn't do you any good...but there are a few nice ones in there

Only at Level 27 A-Spec and Level 12 B-Spec...doing some grinding through the B-Spec races now to pick up a few of the other good gift cars. Endurance races in A-Spec are easy with the right car but so god damn time consuming

[mazdaskit]

[shu5892001]

I am Level 19 A-Spec, Level 27 B-Spec, have about 7,000,000 and 100 cars... Yes I have no life, all I do is let the B spec driver earn money for me while I watch tv...

[Roconne]

My current stats:



Yeah...I've played this game a lot.

B-spec though, I just turn on an endurance race and then go do something else. So I guess I'm not really playing for that.

[hit26k]

^^ i hate you guys. lol

a-spec lvl 16, b-spec lvl 8. but hardly, i take more photos than anything else.

[mazdaskit]

how do you have that much money lol

[Roconne]

Special events, seasonal events, endurance races, etc. There are two races in seasonal events now that give you 1 million Cr. for coming in 1st place.
I haven't really gone on any big spending sprees either. Only been buying cars/parts I actually need.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I just started weee.

[shu5892001]

how do you have that much money lol

I let my b spec driver do the dream car championship at the end of extreme level. Its about 6 or 7 races, each time you win a race you get around 110K and in the end you get around 450K for winning the championship in gold, so in total you get about a bit over 1 Mil. I just let the b spec driver drive the RM ZR1, and he wins every time, don't need to baby sit either, so I do what ever i want.. or sleep lol