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snorkel sucker
2,149 posts
73 months
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I have the motul civic buy not the BMW I don't think.... Downy get chance to have a go - was busy round Spa! Soooo close to a top 100 spot. If you find a decent car for the ring, post up your time and we an get a mini PH leaderboard going. Chris isn't allowed to play though. He's too fast! 
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VR6 Turbo
1,358 posts
24 months
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snorkel sucker said: I have the motul civic buy not the BMW I don't think.... Downy get chance to have a go - was busy round Spa! Soooo close to a top 100 spot. If you find a decent car for the ring, post up your time and we an get a mini PH leaderboard going. Chris isn't allowed to play though. He's too fast! I can normally get into the top 2000 online, I just dont play enough. hence I h=take great dlight in trying to use the slowest car possible in time trials. just got gold at spa with the mazda furi thingy, 2:06.??? love spa but I cant dial in the last chicane. VR
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snorkel sucker
2,149 posts
73 months
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On the last chicane you can take quite a lot of the first part on the Kerb / green astroturf - give you a better line ingot the second part. Depending on what car you're in too, it sometimes helps to come off the throttle and let the car settle into the second part of it, allowing you to get the car straighter and onto the throttle.
I agree though, it's a hard corner made harder by the speed you approach it. In the bentley speed 8 I have a braking point of about 10m after the 'gran turismo' banner.
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Chris Stott
492 posts
67 months
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Hmmmm, quite a good set of events this time.
I had a go in the 2J last night... 1st time I've driven it. With cobbled together settings it's not much fun to drive so I'll have a look around and see if I can find some beter ones that make it nicer. It's pretty quick though... 6.14 on my 1st clean lap (for 35th).
Once I've set a lap time I'll share it... if anyone wants a go in it they'll be able to if they are on my friends list.
I can also put the Vertigo on share for the SSR5 drift trial if anyone needs one.
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Mini1275
9,471 posts
52 months
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GTPlanet said: Any questions about the authenticity of the Twin Ring Motegi screenshot that emerged yesterday can be quickly forgotten, as the image (along with another completely new shot) have been discovered on SCEA’s press site.
The original screenshot is now available in high resolution; you can download the 15-megapixel version here for closer inspection. Another new image of a 2012 Nissan GT-R emerging from one of Motegi’s overpasses can also be seen above.
As pointed out by Jay in GTPlanet’s forums, file names of the respective track screenshots clearly hint at which circuits will be featured in future rounds of GT Academy 2012:
Round 1: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Round 1: High Speed Ring
Round 2: Rome
Round 2: Special Stage Route X
Round 3: Cape Ring
Round 3: Circuito de Madrid
Round 4: Eiger Nordwand Short Track
Round 4: Road Course – Indy
Round 5: Suzuka Circuit
Round 5: Tokyo R246
Round 6: Eiger Nordwand Short Track
Round 6: The Top Gear Test Track
Round 7: London
Round 7: Special Stage Route 5
Round 8: Circuit de la Sarthe 2009
Round 8: Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course
Finally, Kazunori Yamauchi answered a question via Twitter that many GTPlanet users have been asking: when will you be able to claim the prizes earned in the GT Academy 2012 mini-game in Gran Turismo 5?
Responding in English, Kazunori stated that “all the prizes will be sent out together when the 8 week event is over.” Thanks to all of you who sent this in so quickly!  
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LilPeteMordino
371 posts
60 months
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Sorry about the bump, But thought I would ask this here rather than in any of the other threads.
Does anyone know if there are any 'Hot Hatch' championships online anywhere? Google isn't helping very much and I am enjoying winning the Hot Hatch races!
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Mini1275
9,471 posts
52 months
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Update out: http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5-update-2-06...GTPlanet said: A new update for Gran Turismo 5, version 2.06, has just been launched and is now available for download.
The file weighs in at a hefty 475MB in size (that’s nearly half a gigabyte!), leading many to suspect it may contain a bit more than what’s outlined in the official list of changes. With Twin Ring Motegi having already been confirmed as part of the GT Academy 2012 mini-game, fans have good reason to be optimistic.
New information has also been released regarding the availability of prizes earned in the GT Academy 2012 challenges: they’ll be available on July 4, 2012, and will consist of the cars used in each round along with a special black driving suit, as seen here.
For now, here’s the official list of changes according to Polyphony Digital:
Updates and New Features
It is now possible to adjust the race BGM and sound effect volume from “Quick Options” during a race.
A save data backup feature has been added.
Compatibility for the sequential shift mode of the Guillemot “TH8 RS” gear shifter has been added.
A “Performance Difference Adjustment” has been added to the rewards for seasonal events (Applies only to seasonal events held after this update).
Force feedback for the “Driving Force GT”, “GT FORCE Pro”, “G25 Racing Wheel”, ” G27 Racing Wheel”, and ” T500 RS” steering wheel controllers have been improved.
A car with racing modifications applied are now categorized as a Racing Car (previously Tuned Car).
The off-track shortcut penalty has been tweaked.
The GT5 Photo Stream service has just been launched for all players worldwide. To view the latest images taken and shared in the game are now available here.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a problem where Karts and Ferrari F1 cars could drive together with other cars in the Lounge
Fixed a rarely occurring issue in which the system freezes when exiting the lounge
Fixed a problem where you could purchase tires for the 125 SPL racing Kart in the tuning parts shop (Tires purchased previously will now become invalid)
Fixed a problem in which the straight-line stability of the Lancer Evolution X was decreased when using a steering wheel controller
Fixed an issue where wrong color dirt and snow tire wheels were displayed on some cars when the wheels were changed
Fixed delay when launching electric cars using controllers other than a steering wheel controller pedal
Fixed a rarely occurring issue where the system would freeze at the end of a race
Fixed an issue where it becomes difficult to hear your own car when driving with other race cars in online races, etc.
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y2blade
46,938 posts
85 months
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Mini1275 said: Update out: http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5-update-2-06...GTPlanet said: A new update for Gran Turismo 5, version 2.06, has just been launched and is now available for download.
The file weighs in at a hefty 475MB in size (that’s nearly half a gigabyte!), leading many to suspect it may contain a bit more than what’s outlined in the official list of changes. With Twin Ring Motegi having already been confirmed as part of the GT Academy 2012 mini-game, fans have good reason to be optimistic.
New information has also been released regarding the availability of prizes earned in the GT Academy 2012 challenges: they’ll be available on July 4, 2012, and will consist of the cars used in each round along with a special black driving suit, as seen here.
For now, here’s the official list of changes according to Polyphony Digital:
Updates and New Features
It is now possible to adjust the race BGM and sound effect volume from “Quick Options” during a race.
A save data backup feature has been added.
Compatibility for the sequential shift mode of the Guillemot “TH8 RS” gear shifter has been added.
A “Performance Difference Adjustment” has been added to the rewards for seasonal events (Applies only to seasonal events held after this update).
Force feedback for the “Driving Force GT”, “GT FORCE Pro”, “G25 Racing Wheel”, ” G27 Racing Wheel”, and ” T500 RS” steering wheel controllers have been improved.
A car with racing modifications applied are now categorized as a Racing Car (previously Tuned Car).
The off-track shortcut penalty has been tweaked.
The GT5 Photo Stream service has just been launched for all players worldwide. To view the latest images taken and shared in the game are now available here.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a problem where Karts and Ferrari F1 cars could drive together with other cars in the Lounge
Fixed a rarely occurring issue in which the system freezes when exiting the lounge
Fixed a problem where you could purchase tires for the 125 SPL racing Kart in the tuning parts shop (Tires purchased previously will now become invalid)
Fixed a problem in which the straight-line stability of the Lancer Evolution X was decreased when using a steering wheel controller
Fixed an issue where wrong color dirt and snow tire wheels were displayed on some cars when the wheels were changed
Fixed delay when launching electric cars using controllers other than a steering wheel controller pedal
Fixed a rarely occurring issue where the system would freeze at the end of a race
Fixed an issue where it becomes difficult to hear your own car when driving with other race cars in online races, etc. Excellent..will Download it and give it a bash. I do love GT5 it is just a shame the GT5 community on PH is non-existent. 
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zebedee
3,474 posts
148 months
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y2blade said: Excellent..will Download it and give it a bash. I do love GT5 it is just a shame the GT5 community on PH is non-existent. what on earth is performance difference adjustment? I'd rather they focussed on giving us some seasonal RACES rather than seasonal 'pick a much better car and then drive easily past 11 cars to win.' That is not racing, even making it hard for yourself so you only take the lead on the last lap isn't racing. We need qualifying and tight grids and shuffling backwards and forwards - we need racing not just laptimes with other cars around!
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pmjg66
2,151 posts
84 months
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Wont be able to try the new improved wheel feel until tonight.
Anybody had a try yet ?
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Norbury90
5,893 posts
76 months
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y2blade said: I do love GT5 it is just a shame the GT5 community on PH is non-existent. ... or not...
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Allaloneatron
2,527 posts
110 months
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Does anyone here (in the non-existent community) use the Data logger to improve their lap times? I looked at it for the first time last night. I could see how it could be useful but don't have time for all that larking about. Just wondering.
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Hub
2,122 posts
68 months
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I haven't played GT5 for a couple of months, but thought I'd fire it up tonight. Well, doesn't look like I will - 7 updates, probably over 1.5gb by the look of it on my fairly slow connection. Only on the third one and taking forever!
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Killer2005
15,440 posts
98 months
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I'll fire it up myself if I can ever get myself off COD
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DanDC5
7,025 posts
37 months
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http://www.gtplanet.net/new-gran-turismo-5-dlc-twi...''As expected, Twin Ring Motegi will be coming to the game, including four different configurations: the Road Course, Super Speedway, East Course, and West Course. It will be available at a price of €5.00 (prices in other regions have not yet been confirmed). The Scion FR-S, a variant on the Toyota 86, will also become available in the game at no cost. Stay tuned for more official information regarding release dates and international pricing soon.''
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y2blade
46,938 posts
85 months
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DanDC5 said: http://www.gtplanet.net/new-gran-turismo-5-dlc-twi...''As expected, Twin Ring Motegi will be coming to the game, including four different configurations: the Road Course, Super Speedway, East Course, and West Course. It will be available at a price of €5.00 (prices in other regions have not yet been confirmed). The Scion FR-S, a variant on the Toyota 86, will also become available in the game at no cost. Stay tuned for more official information regarding release dates and international pricing soon.'' OOOOH YES!!!!! 
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DanDC5
7,025 posts
37 months
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Pricing is expected to be around £4 apparently.
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budgie smuggler
813 posts
29 months
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Update sounds good, just wish they would add an option to limit the amount of turns on the DFGT wheel.
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snorkel sucker
2,149 posts
73 months
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To be honest, I would much rather they gave the Motegi track as a free download rather than the bunch of Nissan cars for completing GT Academy.
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Allaloneatron
2,527 posts
110 months
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I never liked Motegi. Its just about the most souless track every added to the GT series. I dont think I will be buying that pack.
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