30 April 2008

(GT4) Ford Focus RS

Ford Focus RS



Power: 231bhp

Parts:
Racing Brakes
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring rate: 5.0/5.0
Ride height: 135/135
Damper (bounce): 4/3
Damper (rebound): 8/8
Camber: 2.0/1.0
Toe: 2/0
Stabilizer: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 5
1st: 2.940
2nd: 1.910
3rd: 1.490
4th: 1.210
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.835
Final Gear: 3.850

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 10

25 April 2008

(GT4) Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT-8

Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT-8



Power: 393bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 2
Computer Equip
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/9.5
Ride Height: 110/110
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 1.0/0.5
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 15

Notes:
This isn't the Lexus ISF. It is uglier, it is neither elegant nor sporty; it doesn't sound as good as the big V8 in the Lexus; and this car has no prestige to its name... but it is faster. Don't let the four doors fool you, once you get behind the wheel you'd think the back two doors were just for show. This car is a coupe in a business suit, sure it is an ugly one, but then I never looked good in a suit either. The 3.5L V6 in this has been tuned to produce 112bhp per liter, but what happens after the V6 is the trick part. Then the nearly 400hp is passed through the 8-speed gearbox on its way to the rear wheels. The result? It’s rather annoying. Downshifting 5 times for a corner gets old very fast, but this car is still a joy to drive though. Even if the 8 gears are gimmicky and the suspension is rather unforgiving it is still a very fun car.

(GT4) Nismo Fairlady Z Z-tune

Nismo Fairlady Z Z-tune



Power: 553bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 3
FC Transmission
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.0/11.0
Ride Height: 75/75
Bound: 2/1
Rebound: 10/10
Camber: 1.5/0.5
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Auto set: 10
1st: 3.685
2nd: 2.455
3rd: 1.880
4th: 1.495
5th: 1.215
6th: 1.000
Final: 3.050

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 35
Deceleration: 15

Notes:
I wanted more power then the stock 410, but the turbo felt laggy, so I went for the only NA tune option giving it over 550bhp. This car will get around the Ring in less then 7 minutes, but because the car is so fast the diver will have to slow down for the "jumps". This car feels more interesting with this much power, but remember it has no down force, so easy on the high speed corners. The only production car I've driven around the Ring faster on sports tires is the 7.3L Zonda.

24 April 2008

(GT4) Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec. C

One of my favorite cars ever made, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Some cars I feel a bit reluctant about publishing my setups for, and this is one of them. I have many setups for different power, tires, and for a few different models of the car; so I decided it would be best if I just made a generalized setup for the car I thought looked best while still being great to drive. These Subaru's do come with an adjustable center differential so the VCD is best left stock on this car. FC LSD is optional, and is best used when adding more power to the car.

Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec. C '02



Power: 343bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Close Transmission
Double Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD (optional)
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/6.0
Ride Height: 130/140
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 9/4
Camber: 2.2/1.8
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

LSD:
Initial: 20/10
Acceleration: 20/30
Deceleration: 10/15

VCD (Use stock): 35

17 April 2008

(GT4) Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor

Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor



Power: 283bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Refresh
Port Polishing
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 2
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/6.0
Ride Height: 120/120
Bound: 4/4
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 4/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 10
1st: 2.650
2nd: 1.840
3rd: 1.330
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.750
Final Gear: 3.830

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 25
Deceleration: 10

(GT4) Renault Clio Sport

Renault Clio Sport



Power: 207bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.5/4.0
Ride Height: 120/125
Bound: 2/3
Rebound: 8/3
Camber: 2.0/2.0
Toe: 2/0
Stabilizers: 2/2

LSD:
Initial: 25
Acceleration: 25
Deceleration: 5

16 April 2008

How Are You Balding? (The information you should know!)

Click to enlarge (don't you wish it was always that easy)

Time for more of my photoshop fun. You can't deny that this is true.

14 April 2008

(GT4) Mercedes SL 55 AMG

Mercedes SL 55 AMG

Power: 525bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
Rear Wing

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/2

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/7.5
Ride Height: 105/110
Bound: 4/5
Rebound: 8/5
Camber: 2.0/2.0
Toe: 2/0
Stabilizers: 2/4

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 18
1st: 2.865
2nd: 1.880
3rd: 1.330
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.760
Final Gear: 3.360

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 25
Deceleration: 10

Downforce: 13/15

Notes:
I made this to replace my old SL 600 setup. This car is lighter with similar stock power. It will do two laps around the Ring before the tires go totally out so it is raceable. Best time around GVS is 1:56 so it is fast for what it is.

09 April 2008

(GT4) Suzuki Swift (S2 concept)

Suzuki Swift

Power: 216bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/4

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/5.0
Ride Height: 120/125
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.0/2.0
Toe: 2/0
Stabilizers: 2/4

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Auto set: 5
1st: 2.570
2nd: 1.880
3rd: 1.460
4th: 1.195
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.845
Final: 3.950

LSD:
Initial: 20
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 15

(GT4) Ford GT

Ford GT



Power: 586bhp

Parts:
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 7/5

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.5/11.0
Ride Height: 95/95
Bound: 5/3
Rebound: 4/6
Camber: 1.2/1.2
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 12
1st: 3.300
2nd: 2.220
3rd: 1.630
4th: 1.270
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.820
Final Gear: 3.450

LSD:
Initial: 8
Acceleration: 26
Deceleration: 30

Notes:
Once upon a time I built a Ford GT that drove a 1:49.974 on sports softs around GVS. This new setup is much much easier to drive and still fast enough to beat anything in its way.