Rejects Of Gran Turismo

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 16 Jan 2011, 18:22

I see I wasn't the only one who was a little crafty there, which is a shame because I thought I could've won that, and now I've lost the lead in the Eric van de Poele trophy, but having maximum points over everyone else in the World Championship more than makes up for that.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 16 Jan 2011, 20:28

Excuse me, but you seem to have missed my results for the last round. I clearly remember sending them a while back - on 12th January, to be precise. I drove an Opel Astra -which can be used in the DTM championship in GT4-, changed the oil, purchased the softest tyres (because the rules don't limit the compund of the racing tyres), adjusted the gears and suspension a little (because the customization options were already in the car when I bought it, as is the case with any racing cars), used 5th gear for all of the lap and posted a time which would indeed be the fastest time around.

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 16 Jan 2011, 21:07

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:I see I wasn't the only one who was a little crafty there, which is a shame because I thought I could've won that, and now I've lost the lead in the Eric van de Poele trophy, but having maximum points over everyone else in the World Championship more than makes up for that.

Crafty how? Surely you used a better trick than me?

And for this new one, I am outraged at how to have any shot at winning this, I have to use a Ford :cry:

. Why Klon, why?

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 16 Jan 2011, 21:21

the Masked Lapwing wrote:
BlindCaveSalamander wrote:I see I wasn't the only one who was a little crafty there, which is a shame because I thought I could've won that, and now I've lost the lead in the Eric van de Poele trophy, but having maximum points over everyone else in the World Championship more than makes up for that.

Crafty how? Surely you used a better trick than me?

And for this new one, I am outraged at how to have any shot at winning this, I have to use a Ford . Why Klon, why?

Well, the challenge asked for a lap only using 5th gear. It didn't specify anything about the gear ratios being anything like what you would use in a normal competition.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 16 Jan 2011, 21:57

Nuppiz wrote:Excuse me, but you seem to have missed my results for the last round. I clearly remember sending them a while back - on 12th January, to be precise. I drove an Opel Astra -which can be used in the DTM championship in GT4-, changed the oil, purchased the softest tyres (because the rules don't limit the compund of the racing tyres), adjusted the gears and suspension a little (because the customization options were already in the car when I bought it, as is the case with any racing cars), used 5th gear for all of the lap and posted a time which would indeed be the fastest time around.

This might be the case, unfortunately I do not seem to have any kind of mail. Do you think you could do it again? Because then I would count your lap as well, seeing as I have no reason to not believe you that you have not send this mail.

And lapwing, you are from Australia and have GT4, you can also chose Holden. :mrgreen:

And aside, look at poor Aerond, he has drawn a much worse fate.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 17 Jan 2011, 02:45

Sure, I'll do it tomorrow, along with the another challenge. I'll send both of my results then.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 17 Jan 2011, 14:24

Seeing as Finland has very little automotive industry, I'm going to have to use a Mercedes, Peugeot or Ford thanks to Häkkinen. Although it would have been awesome to use a Sisu truck! :lol:

In fact, I just read that the bodies of the Mk1 Renault Clio V6 were made in Finland by Valmet Automotive. It's a long shot, but it certainly fits the patriotic theme better than the other manufacturers mentioned.

E: Nevermind, I can't find one from the used car market now, and the one I have in my garage is souped-up to the max. In it's default config the Clio is also quite down on power when compared to others. I'll stick with the Ford GT instead.

Kashkabald · Post by **Kashkabald** » 17 Jan 2011, 21:00

Seeing as the most sucessful pilot in F1 from Portugal is Tiago Monteiro, I'mma have to use a Toyota, which is fine I guess!

EDIT: Sent an e-mail!

Reverie Planetarian · Post by **Reverie Planetarian** » 20 Jan 2011, 02:14

One of these days, if any of us owns Formula GTs, we should get together and see how many rolling chicanes, bogus team orders, and snapped nosecones we can rack up.

That remark aside, once I get an FGT, I'll compete in the Formula GT Championship in the Single Player game and see how reject-y my very Japanese racing style makes me.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 20 Jan 2011, 09:37

Reverie Planetarian wrote:One of these days, if any of us owns Formula GTs, we should get together and see how many rolling chicanes, bogus team orders, and snapped nosecones we can rack up.

That remark aside, once I get an FGT, I'll compete in the Formula GT Championship in the Single Player game and see how reject-y my very Japanese racing style makes me.

I have it, of course

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 20 Jan 2011, 09:54

Aerond wrote:
Reverie Planetarian wrote:One of these days, if any of us owns Formula GTs, we should get together and see how many rolling chicanes, bogus team orders, and snapped nosecones we can rack up.

That remark aside, once I get an FGT, I'll compete in the Formula GT Championship in the Single Player game and see how reject-y my very Japanese racing style makes me.

I have it, of course

I've got the stupid white one :evil:

Why couldn't I get the orange one? Or anything other than white?

Post by **Nuppiz** » 20 Jan 2011, 12:41

I have the white one, too. And am not bothered to start the Nurby 24h again just to get another colour (which could be even worse, like the one with violet parts!),

Reverie Planetarian · Post by **Reverie Planetarian** » 20 Jan 2011, 14:06

What would you call it if you got a black one?
Providence? A sign?

MinardiFan95 · Post by **MinardiFan95** » 20 Jan 2011, 22:22

Reverie Planetarian wrote:What would you call it if you got a black one?
Providence? A sign?

No, it just means that you've finished the game. (you get a black Formula GT if you complete GT4 at 100%)

As for my Formula GT (in GT5), it is blue and looks a bit like a Prost.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 20 Jan 2011, 23:38

My formula GT is completely white, so the livery reminds me of the late 90's Stewarts and Tyrrells.

Here's a pic of it, taken in action at Suzuka:
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9417/img0011vf.jpg

Note: I linked the image intentionally instead of using the image tags, because it's quite a big image and I'm not bothered to resize it right now.

Pointrox · Post by **Pointrox** » 21 Jan 2011, 13:52

FGT looks fantastic - like a GP Masters car with a little bit of Champcar, Indycar and F1 influences.
And I'd love to have one

Post by **tommykl** » 21 Jan 2011, 21:13

I'm not sure I'll get a good place this time. The Gillet's an absolute b**** to drive.

Aerond · Post by **Aerond** » 21 Jan 2011, 22:56

U should be faster than my seat Ibiza!!!

Post by **Nuppiz** » 21 Jan 2011, 23:00

tommykl wrote:I'm not sure I'll get a good place this time. The Gillet's an absolute b**** to drive.

The only thing that really bothers me about Gillet is that it doesn't seem to have any brakes at all. Seriously, it brakes worse than the lousy Nissan Primera '90 also found in the game.

Post by **tommykl** » 22 Jan 2011, 08:06

Nuppiz wrote:
tommykl wrote:I'm not sure I'll get a good place this time. The Gillet's an absolute b**** to drive.

The only thing that really bothers me about Gillet is that it doesn't seem to have any brakes at all. Seriously, it brakes worse than the lousy Nissan Primera '90 also found in the game.

Exactly. If you brake at the right time, you win loads of time. You brake a tad earlier, you lose loads of time. You brake a tad too late, the car throws you into the wall.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 29 Jan 2011, 22:52

Results - "Patriotic Fervor"
1.: BlindCaveSalamander - GT4 - Jaguar XJR-9 Race Car '88 - 1:08.287
2.: Kashkabald - GT2 - Toyota GT-One '99 - 1'13.697
3.: Tommykl - GTP - Gillet Vertigo Race Car '04 - 1'19.948
4.: MinardiFan95 - GT5 - Ford Falcon XR8 - 1'20.455
5.: The Masked Lapwing - GT4 - Ford Falcon XR8 - 1'22.152
6.: Nuppiz - GT4 - Ford GT '05 - 1'24.651
7.: Klon - PSP - Audi R8 LMS Race Car '09 - 1'26.061
8.: Aerond - GT4 - Seat Ibiza Cupra ´04 - 1'39.897
Bonus Point: Aerond for being a true Spaniard.

Gran Turismo World Championship
1.: BlindCaveSalamander - 39 Points
2.: Nuppiz - 34 Points
3.: Aerond - 20 Points
4.: MinardiFan95 - 20 Points
5.: The Masked Lapwing - 19 Points
6.: Tommykl - 21 Points
7.: Klon - 14 Points
8.: Tealy - 9 Points
9.: Kashkabald - 8 Points
10.: Pointrox - 6 Points
11.: Dr-baker - 7 Points

Sakon Yamamoto Gran Turismo 2 Trophy
1.: Kashkabald - 10 Points

Eric Van De Poele Gran Turismo 4 Trophy
1.: BlindCaveSalamander - 32 Points
2.: Nuppiz - 32 Points
3.: Aerond - 28 Points
4.: The Masked Lapwing - 22 Points
5.: Pointrox - 6 Points

Olivier Beretta Gran Turismo PSP Trophy
1.: Klon - 34 Points
2.: Tommykl - 30 Points
3.: Dr-Baker - 18 Points

Kazuki Nakajima Gran Turismo 5 Trophy
1.: MinardiFan95 - 38 Points
2.: Tealy - 18 Points

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Sorry for being so late...

Scenario 1-6: "Crazy Citroëns"

Track (GT2): Autumn Ring Mini
Track (GT4): Autumn Ring Mini
Track (GTP): Autumn Ring Mini
Track (GT5): Autumn Ring Mini

Car To Use (GT2): Any car by Citroën
Car To Use (GT4): Any car by Citroën
Car To Use (GTP): Any car by Citroën
Car To Use (GT5): Any car by Citroën

Allowed Tuning (GT2): Simulation Tires/Free Tuning
Allowed Tuning (GT4): Economy Tyres/Oil Change/Free Tuning
Allowed Tuning (GTP): Racing Tires
Allowed Tuning (GT5): Comfort Tires/Oil Change/Free Tuning

Other conditions: None

Deadline: 2nd February 2011, 17:00 CET

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Once you think your lap time is good enough, please send me the following per e-mail.

User Name:
Car Used:
Tuning Applied:
Lap Time:
Game Used:

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 29 Jan 2011, 22:59

What if someone decides to drive a Peugeot on the basis that Charles Peugeot works for Citroen.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 29 Jan 2011, 23:18

If you had not mentioned this in the thread, he would've gotten the bonus point for sure. :lol:

the Masked Lapwing · Post by **the Masked Lapwing** » 29 Jan 2011, 23:18

Umm... By free tuning, does that mean we get to do whatever to the car?

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 29 Jan 2011, 23:47

the Masked Lapwing wrote:Umm... By free tuning, does that mean we get to do whatever to the car?

As long as it doesn't involve buying new parts, I'd assume.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 30 Jan 2011, 00:05

You can go totally bananas. Suspension, Turbos, everything is allowed.

Salamander · Post by **Salamander** » 30 Jan 2011, 00:55

Klon wrote:You can go totally bananas. Suspension, Turbos, everything is allowed.

So, we can buy anything, so long as we have simulation/economy/comfort tyres on the car?

MinardiFan95 · Post by **MinardiFan95** » 30 Jan 2011, 11:49

I think it's a bit unfair that the PSP players can use racing tyres while everyone else has to use the low grip road tyres, even if they can't tune the cars. From experience, racing tyres are probably the best modification you can make to a car in GT. For proof, try the "Mission Race" in GT4 where you are in a Nissan MM-R cup car with racing tyres and you have to catch up and pass cars with much higher power which are using either economy or sports tyres. As well as that, the GTbyCitroen concept is available in GTPSP.

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 30 Jan 2011, 12:07

BlindCaveSalamander wrote:
Klon wrote:You can go totally bananas. Suspension, Turbos, everything is allowed.

So, we can buy anything, so long as we have simulation/economy/comfort tyres on the car?

Yes, that's the plan.

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 30 Jan 2011, 21:38

Klon wrote:
BlindCaveSalamander wrote:
Klon wrote:You can go totally bananas. Suspension, Turbos, everything is allowed.

So, we can buy anything, so long as we have simulation/economy/comfort tyres on the car?

Yes, that's the plan.

I can see how this is going to end...

Kashkabald · Post by **Kashkabald** » 01 Feb 2011, 20:31

Can I get an extension on this one? I'll only have my laptop back by Thursday/Friday, so I can't do anything until then. Plus, the last challenge had a time limite of a week

Klon · Post by **Klon** » 01 Feb 2011, 21:23

Kashkabald wrote:Can I get an extension on this one? I'll only have my laptop back by Thursday/Friday, so I can't do anything until then. Plus, the last challenge had a time limite of a week

Emulators, eh?
Sure, I'll allow you to send your results in later. But don't make me do this on a regular basis.

Post by **Nuppiz** » 02 Feb 2011, 11:51

Whoops! Had forgotten about this completely! Luckily there's still a couple of hours left.

Post by **tommykl** » 02 Feb 2011, 13:27

I won't do this one, and maybe even the next. School's given me heaps of homework and a huge history test for Friday.

Reverie Planetarian · Post by **Reverie Planetarian** » 04 Feb 2011, 23:19

I have a Formula GT now, with yellow and dark blue colors.

I keep thinking there were teams that used those for their livery, and some relevant to F1 Rejects, but I can't remember them off the top of my head...

In any case, I'm finding it quite difficult to rein in the car.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 04 Feb 2011, 23:20

Reverie Planetarian wrote:I have a Formula GT now, with yellow and dark blue colors.

I keep thinking there were teams that used those for their livery, and some relevant to F1 Rejects, but I can't remember them off the top of my head...

Forti, as well as the CART machine of über - reject Jean-Pierre Frey indeed.

Reverie Planetarian · Post by **Reverie Planetarian** » 04 Feb 2011, 23:23

Phoenix wrote:Forti, as well as the CART machine of über - reject Jean-Pierre Frey indeed.

Oooooh, that Forti livery on the FG01 is almost too similar. It's almost prophetic about how much of a handful it is to drive. No worries, though: all I need is practice and some time to figure out tuning.

...it's a pity I'm now running dry on credits too!

Post by **tommykl** » 05 Feb 2011, 07:47

IIRC, Rial also had dark blue and yellow cars.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 05 Feb 2011, 20:43

tommykl wrote:IIRC, Rial also had dark blue and yellow cars.

The yellow was more the Rial logo. The livery itself had two shades of blue. Very nice, if you ask me.

Kashkabald · Post by **Kashkabald** » 07 Feb 2011, 19:17

Ok then, finally sent my time. Sorry for the delay