Gran Turismo 5 November 24th, 2010 - Page 35

*radz28* · 02-04-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I'm breaking in my ZR1 right now. Going for max horsepower...Yeah Chris, you read that right. In this game you got to break it in right to get the highest available HP.

So when do you guys think a good break in period is

I think it's 50-100 miles. I didn't check, but I remember reaching the 905 horse' max after a few races. I changed the oil and bang - there it was.

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Originally Posted by RAdams

I said the same thing when I saw the Musta….. Heeeeyyyyy, wait a minute!

I loved that stupid race - even when it would nose-dive into the wall when braking!

Having boring last laps made me slow way down on modding. Now I like to try "as is" first and watch to see if I'm falling behind or gaining during the first couple laps. If the car is falling behind or doesn't have enough oomph to gain on the straights, I'll bail out of the race and do some minor mods. I think it was the 2nd race in Bonus 5 that I won by 4 seconds with the car completely stock. I tried it a second time (still no changes) and won by 25 seconds since I was more familiar with that car on that track. Besides, I'm cheap and figure skipping on Racing Soft tires twice leaves enough credits to buy an entire car.

Don't know how long it takes, but the tip about changing the oil before you race a car for the first time seems to be true. It gives you a little extra HP!

See - I haven't noticed whether-or-not losses are counted or even appear. I haven't really looked into it, but I know wins show - I didn't see losses though. I was thinking about doing what you said, but I was worried about my loss ratio. If it doesn't matter, I'm going to start doing what you posted, because it was boring and cost a lot of money, lol.

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Originally Posted by MAGfuz

After the Seasonal Corvette Race and the one right before it (forgot what car you used) I finally got my "Possess an INSANE amount of money" trophy. $10 million for anyone wondering.

That's a LOT of $$$! I think I'm right at $2M - I can't stop buying SSs

MAGfuz · 02-04-2011, 11:30 AM

I was doing a lot of the Seasonals while not spending too much money! Now I can go wild!

Redemption · 02-04-2011, 05:28 PM

I just recently learned a trick to be able to gift cars (and receive) and NOT loose the car you gave away. Bit of a cheat, but it works!

I did that Seasonal Corvette Race, and jumped 7 levels =) not to mention all that cash!! Now I up high enough to really get into all the other races, and have the $$ to buy what I need and not worry!

J

RAdams · 02-04-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

See - I haven't noticed whether-or-not losses are counted or even appear. I haven't really looked into it, but I know wins show - I didn't see losses though. I was thinking about doing what you said, but I was worried about my loss ratio. If it doesn't matter, I'm going to start doing what you posted, because it was boring and cost a lot of money, lol.

I dug around and the only place where I found a note about losses was under the B-Spec drivers. Your A-spec profile (and each individual car) shows wins but not losses. Even if losses were counted, I can't think of anything that it would affect. Besides, you can always bail out before the end of the race.

Just by watching how far I'm behind the leader and keeping track of remaining laps I can tell if I have enough car to win. I think I've only been wrong twice and came in second place side-by-side with the winner.

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Originally Posted by Redemption

I did that Seasonal Corvette Race, and jumped 7 levels =) not to mention all that cash!! Now I up high enough to really get into all the other races, and have the $$ to buy what I need and not worry!

Plus, depending where you are in the game, there's a good chance that Corvette will come in handy again. Did you race modify it? If not, be aware that you lose ALL your "regular" mods when you race modify.

Redemption · 02-04-2011, 10:31 PM

It wasnt my vette. But is was a full race Z06. Just needed one more NA tune, which I bought for my friend for letting me borrow it.

*radz28* · 02-07-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RAdams

I dug around and the only place where I found a note about losses was under the B-Spec drivers. Your A-spec profile (and each individual car) shows wins but not losses. Even if losses were counted, I can't think of anything that it would affect. Besides, you can always bail out before the end of the race.

Just by watching how far I'm behind the leader and keeping track of remaining laps I can tell if I have enough car to win. I think I've only been wrong twice and came in second place side-by-side with the winner.

Plus, depending where you are in the game, there's a good chance that Corvette will come in handy again. Did you race modify it? If not, be aware that you lose ALL your "regular" mods when you race modify.

Huggerorange73 · 02-07-2011, 11:21 AM

Okay...I'm finally at level 35...I got my Red Bull X1 finally

Who wants one???

MAGfuz · 02-07-2011, 11:22 AM

I would like one.

PSN: MAGfuz

*radz28* · 02-07-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

Okay...I'm finally at level 35...I got my Red Bull X1 finally

Who wants one???

35?!!! SHEESH!!!

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Originally Posted by MAGfuz

I would like one.

PSN: MAGfuz

+2, LOL!!!

Huggerorange73 · 02-07-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MAGfuz

I would like one.

PSN: MAGfuz

Send me a friend request on PSN : huggerorange73

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Originally Posted by radz28

35?!!! SHEESH!!!

+2, LOL!!!

rad, I think I've got you on my friend list already....if not hit me up. When I get in from work tonight I'll log in and send the cars out.

*radz28* · 02-07-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

Send me a friend request on PSN : huggerorange73

rad, I think I've got you on my friend list already....if not hit me up. When I get in from work tonight I'll log in and send the cars out.

SWEET! Thanks, bro'!

MAGfuz · 02-07-2011, 01:16 PM

Thanks Hugger. What level do you have to be at to drive it? I'm only a 27 a spec and like 4 b spec.

At work right now so I'll add you when I get home!

MAGfuz · 02-07-2011, 07:46 PM

Hugger, I tried to add your name, but it said the name hasn't been registered yet.

Huggerorange73 · 02-07-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGfuz

Hugger, I tried to add your name, but it said the name hasn't been registered yet.

I think I gave you my Xbox live gamer tag

Try MTP1969

02-04-2011, 11:30 AM	#478
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	I was doing a lot of the Seasonals while not spending too much money! Now I can go wild! __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

02-07-2011, 11:22 AM	#484
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	I would like one. PSN: MAGfuz __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

02-07-2011, 01:16 PM	#488
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	Thanks Hugger. What level do you have to be at to drive it? I'm only a 27 a spec and like 4 b spec. At work right now so I'll add you when I get home! __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

02-07-2011, 07:46 PM	#489
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	Hugger, I tried to add your name, but it said the name hasn't been registered yet. __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

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