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Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:36 pm
by ReppohC
A bit disappointed that tyre stack at the first corner doesn't move. Physics feel pretty smick though! Guy at the top of the AU leader board at the moment is >> then everyone else (world wide!)... He uses every freakin' inch of the track!

Anyone else playing? I've managed to get into the top 100 (out of 198 hah) hoping to move up a bit more when I use my wheel though :)

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:18 pm
by NeilPearson
is it free or do you have to buy it

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:37 pm
by Big Kev
Free demo on the PSN store.

Why don't we have a compo on here for lap times?
I'll d/l it tonight.

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:38 pm
by Righteous
I had in my mind that this was out tomorrow. Took a quick spin just now, I like how it feels. I'm going to setup the PS3 in the study and get the wheel going. I'm gonna have a big dig at this one. So far, with the hand control I'm into the 40s, but that was about 4 laps. Also, using tuned car, not standard.

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:24 am
by KNAPPO
Didnt know about this, gonna check the PSN store now.

EDIT: Downloading now and its my final day at work today for a month, WOO HOO !!!!!!!

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:39 am
by Righteous
Managed a 38.4 with the thumb twiddler last night. I think I'll knock a bit of that with a wheel.

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:53 am
by KNAPPO
What track is it guys?

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:03 am
by Exar Kun
KNAPPO wrote:What track is it guys?
Indy RC.

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:32 am
by c.j
Should I buy a PS3?

I am not after a debate, but Forza 3 is only good for the paint shop, the rest is gay

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:20 am
by Mr.Ferret
i rreeallyy wanna take a good crack at this too, nowhere to really set the wheel up in the living room though :(

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:31 am
by Righteous
Mr.Ferret wrote:i rreeallyy wanna take a good crack at this too, nowhere to really set the wheel up in the living room though :(
There's a pretty good incentive to have a crack too :D

Can't recommend it over Forza CJ, as I have never played it. But the feel of this seems a little better than older GT, but still very much GT but more pretty.

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:45 pm
by Dan
Downloading right now :yes: Keep posting your times guys

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:52 pm
by Dan
Just had a quick spin on it :) runs alot smoother in 1080p then it did in GT5P.

Ranked 172nd with a 1'39.614... I found the key to getting quicker was 3rd gear through the corners?

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:10 am
by Dan
1'38.757 now... so many places i need to improve

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:24 pm
by Takumi
i'm 231st at the moment with a 1:38.212. Feeling like I'm reaching the limit of what a controller can do...

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:04 am
by ReppohC
Controller is a pain in the bum to drive with, just way to sensitive. As soon as I started using my wheel took a second off my times after only a couple laps! Worst part is the road car though and 'forced' TC with the controller.

I'm starting to reach my limits now. Still got about half a second in each car with my pb splits but really can't see myself getting much further than that. Feel like I'm using every inch of the road and being as smooth as I can. My aim now is to just finish in the top 100 for AU!! Still a very very long time to go though...

60th auReppohC 1'37.429 1'49.489 3'26.918

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:23 am
by Dan
MY best lap at the moment is a 1'37.982. Its those 2 slow hair pins the screw me up every time :(

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:38 pm
by Crash Dummy
Dan wrote:MY best lap at the moment is a 1'37.982. Its those 2 slow hair pins the screw me up every time :(
Just try slow it down a bit more and take the straightest line possible. If you go too fast you'll screw up your exit speed and approach for the long straight.

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:38 pm
by ReppohC
Crash Dummy wrote:
Dan wrote:MY best lap at the moment is a 1'37.982. Its those 2 slow hair pins the screw me up every time :(
Just try slow it down a bit more and take the straightest line possible. If you go too fast you'll screw up your exit speed and approach for the long straight.
Yeah, and try using third gear for the second one, helps keep traction in check :)

Re: Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:57 pm
by Scottie
Reppo, I'm just ahead of you :P buuut I think I need to use manual gears to go any faster!