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2009-12-14T12:14:00.002+02:00

Not only is it the holiday season, but my TV seems to have officially kicked the bucket... I guess I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas.

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2009-12-08T23:59:00.001+02:00

[Gran Turismo]

GT4:
GT4 Car Setups
Screen Shots
Screen Shots 2
April 1st Special
Subaru Impreza Rally Car
Screen Shots 3
Battle of the Initials
Mitsubishi Evo VI Rally Car

*These setups are designed for use without driver aids.*
All posts (and header image) © Kaid Blackheart
All screen shots and videos created with GT4

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Rally Car

2009-12-07T23:33:00.001+02:00

I had been planning to post a video of the Ford Escort rally car which was faster than this car (I think the cars trick rear diff lacks the grip in these conditions that normal LSDs have), but after considering things I decided I wanted to do an in car view while I was driving this Evo and so I used this video instead.

AWDA Monthly Nov 2009

2009-11-30T23:00:00.000+02:00

First off:
Check out the Battle of the Initials!

These cars have been updated:
Ford Mustang GT
Mazda RX-7 GT-X
Mitsubishi 3000GT MR
Ford GT

These setups have been removed:
Nissan GT-R R35 (R34.5)
Nissan GT-R Concept
Ford SVT Cobra

AWDA Monthly:
Not much to say this month.

Lexus IS200 Touring Car

2009-11-30T06:44:00.004+02:00

IS 200 (J) Touring Car

Power: 274bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Port Polishing
Racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
R1 Tires
Rear Wing

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.5/9.5
Ride Height: 96/96
Bound: 4/3
Rebound: 6/5
Camber: 2.0/2.4
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 4/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 7
1st: 3.500
2nd: 2.440
3rd: 1.840
4th: 1.470
5th: 1.205
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 3.700

LSD:
Initial: 12
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 12

Downforce:
16/22

Ballast:
Ballast weight: 31kg
Location: 36

Notes:
This car as it is built here better fits the current S2000 rules than our previous build the Honda Accord Euro-R touring car. Here are some of the specs (from the "sell" clipboard):

Power: 270bhp
Torque: 281Nm
Weight: 1170kg (30kg ballast added for the use of a six speed sequential gearbox)
Body: 4.4m length, 4-door
Engine: 2L inline 4, 8500rpm rev limit

I did a lot of research into the gearing of this car. To avoid the weight handicap placed on the transmission, a 5 speed gearbox must be used with original gear ratios. With the final gear adjusted for the same top speed as the 6 speed, and the original gearing, this was the setup:

1st: 3.520
2nd: 2.180
3rd: 1.490
4th: 1.210
5th: 1.000
Final Gear: 3.700

I did a drag race between both setups over 1km and found that the setups were nearly equal; the 5 speed gearbox was only 0.1 seconds slower. Based on this result I would say that the transmission should be decided based on the course and not so much the car, so honestly the choice is yours. (Remember to remove the 30kg handicap if you use the 5 speed).

Battle of the Initials

2009-11-26T03:15:00.008+02:00

The NSX has been called Japans first super car, but I had to ask, just how super was it? The NSX came into its prime in 1997 with this 3.2L Type S Zero. This NSX offered less weight and stiffer suspension than the stock model to boost its performance.

But it wasn't the only car coming into its prime at the time.

In 1998, the Subaru Impreza STI and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution might have lacked the title "super" but they were thoroughbred racers. Lacking the refinement of the NSX, the STI and the Evo were like thugs and the NSX like an athelet. So how would these cars compare if they went head to head?

I found out.

On paper the cars seem similarly speced but behind the wheel the difference is clear. The STI, despite having 40Nm more torque, was clearly slower in a straight line. The N/A V6 in the NSX responded much more quickly than the STI's turbocharged boxxer engine and made the NSX feel more powerful in the corners than the STI. While the cars seemed to be able to corner at equal speeds the NSX was more prone to oversteer but its chassis and suspension are tuned perfectly to make the car easy to control even on the road. The only area that the STI excelled in was braking. Even while the video suggests that the STI isn't much slower I had to drive it much harder to try to keep up with the NSX. This plays into the nature of the cars. The NSX is easy to drive fast, but it has to be handled gently; where as the STI is a car you grind into the asphalt.

I still love the STI, but the NSX really does deliver the performance.

P.S.
I have no idea how I found this NSX Type S Zero for the price I listed in the chart. Here's proof that it is an odd find, and also an example of a more common price:

(GT4) Ford Mustang GT

2009-11-11T10:21:00.000+02:00

Ford Mustang GT

Power: 506bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Port Polishing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Supercharger
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/8.0
Ride Height: 105/106
Bound: 5/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 1.5/0.2
Toe: -1/-1
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 22
1st: 3.000
2nd: 1.820
3rd: 1.320
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.770
6th: 0.650
Final Gear: 3.700

LSD:
Initial: 16
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 12

Notes:
Replacing AWDAs old Mustang setup is this 500hp GT setup. Doing everything I could to get this car to handle how I wanted, I never could get it to drift very easily. It'll power slide, in fact it'll do it all day on N3 tires, but I just can't get this thing to go sideways using its weight. No matter, this car will now at least make its away around a corner with more grace than ever before.

(GT4) Mazda RX-7 GT-X

2009-11-08T13:30:00.005+02:00

Mazda RX-7 GT-X

Power: 258bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Turbo Stage 1
Sports Intercooler
Computer Equip
Twin-plate Clutch
Sports Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
N3-S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/5.5
Ride Height: 120/120
Bound: 2/3
Rebound: 4/6
Camber: 1.4/1.4
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Notes:
As you've noticed AWDA is taking a much more minimalistic approach to tuning cars. Before I would change every setting possible, but now I figure why fix what isn't broken. If the LSD can't be adjusted better than stock then there's no point in spending the Cr. on the parts. This keeps cost down on our cars. In many cases I like to keep 5 speed transmissions just that, and so I have used the close gearing to improve accleration (almost 0.3 seconds faster over one km from a standing start) and switched to 6 speeds.

I had a chance to buy a '89 N/A RX-7 but it has almost the same power to weight ratio as the '96 Miata I was looking at. In the end I decided on the Miata based on the fact that it has better fuel economy. I'm glad I did now because if the game is an accurate simulation of how a stock turbo RX-7 handles then the MX-5 handles better. However, the chassis is no doubt Mazda perfect. A few tweaks, stiffer springs, and this car is ready to go. I do have to warn that on road tires this car is more tail happy than I'd like. Because of this I spent a considerable amount of time trying to adjust the suspension so that it was easy to control the slides. in the end this car is easy to drift, fun to race, and a great looking car.

(GT4) Honda Civic SiR

2009-11-04T13:01:00.002+02:00

Honda Civic SiR-II '91

Power: 175bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Sports Exhaust
Computer Equip
Single Clutch
Sports Flywheel
1.5 way LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.0/3.5
Ride Height: 119/129
Bound: 2/3
Rebound: 6/2
Camber: 1.0/1.0
Toe: 0/-1
Stabilizers: 1/1

Notes:
I had tuned this car to manage 198bhp; however 175bhp is more than enough to win the Civic races. I think this detuned version actually provides a more dynamic experience anyway since the power is better balance to the drive train type. The most important thing to remember when driving this car is how to manage the weight in such a way that it eliminates the understeer. This car starts understeering when the weight gets taken off the front wheels. Any way the driver finds to keep weight on the front wheels during the crucial parts of a corner will keep this car handling as it should.

(GT4) Toyota Corolla Levin

2009-11-03T01:02:00.004+02:00

Toyota Corolla Levin '83

Power: 225bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Turbo Stage 2
Computer Equip
Twin-plate Clutch
Sports Flywheel
1 way LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
Original Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/5.0
Ride Height: 90/100
Shocks: 4/3
Camber: 0.5/1.5
Toe: 0/-1
Stabilizers: 3/1

Notes:
It is completely possible that this car might have been based on a car from a Japanese story... On the other hand it is completely possible that this turbocharged Levin isn't. Down to the facts though...

This is perhaps one of the worst chassis I've ever tried to tune. However I devoted a lot of time to this car to tune it as best as possible. I used the suspension package I did so I could lower it enough to make it look sporty. To tune out a sort of tweaking feeling the chassis had even after the rollcage, I adjusted the front anti-roll bars stiffer and then lessened the camber to match. The result is a car that on semi-slicks can participate in the Clubman Cup races.

(GT4) BMW Z4

2009-11-03T00:47:00.004+02:00

BMW Z4 (35i)

Power: 294bhp

Parts:
Port Polishing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
Close Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/7.0
Ride Height: 110/120
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 1.8/2.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/1

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 34
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
I would be lying if I said I didn't have an affinity for cabrios. There's a joy to driving around with enough head room to make the universe feel like your auditorium. Some people might not like it, some people might not realize they like it because they've never tried it, but when you're sitting behind an engine at 7,000 RPM with the smell of gas and rubber in the air, the tires screaming, and the distant sound of the ice caps melting there's a euphoria that takes over the body.

While this Z4 is not the prettiest car BMW ever made, nor the best handling, it is--in my opinion--good enough. It'll never out handle a S2000 or MX-5, but with some special attention I've got it that much closer to being the sports car star that it should be. This car might not slide about like the 300zx, but you can really feel the grip as you accelerate out of the corners which makes this a great racing machine.

AWDA Monthly October '09

2009-10-25T03:13:00.001+03:00

Most importantly
It has come to my attention that my ballast locations may be wrong! It seems I have added a - sign when there perhaps shouldn't have been. I'll take the time to edit in the changes over the next month.

This month the MX-5 setup was updated (it had been one of the last cars I'd tuned with the controler and not the wheel) and it now has optional powers designed to meet different specifications. While listing the different specs I typed up the tires as "R3" thinking that the game called them "road tires" but I'd forgotten they're listed as "N3" so I used photoshop to quite quickly edit the tables.

I went crazy with the photos for the 300ZX. That car is just so easy to slide around a track. Instead of taking up lost of room on the post itself (like on the Miata) I decided I'd try changing up the format a bit and having a "photo dump" so that the post wasn't so cluttered.

In RL news I got new wheels for my car and am selling two of the old ones.
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/1426250529.html

(GT4) Nissan 300ZX (Z32)

2009-10-19T05:44:00.004+03:00

Nissan 300ZX (Z32) '89

Power: 305bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Computer Equip
Close Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
N3-S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/7.0
Ride Height: 106/110
Bound: 3/4
Rebound: 7/6
Camber: 2.0/1.8
Toe: -1/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 32
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
This car was a great build. The stock model seemed to oversteer into corners and understeer out, but it has a good chassis, so this car was the perfect canidate for a little suspenstion makeover. The goal, of course, was to make it handle as good as it looks. And it looks good. It looks like a 1980's supercar even. On the track, like the 350z, it is almost too easy to drive on sports tires. In the end I settled on a more stable setup which does have a slight tendency to understeer but also gives the car a slightly sharper responce. On sports tires the car does tend to feel a bit detached, but on road tires this thing is a ball.

(GT4) Mazda MX-5 (updated)

2009-10-10T20:47:00.005+03:00

Mazda MX-5 S-Special Type I '95

Power: 140-199bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Racing Brakes
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.0/5.5
Ride Height: 112/115
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 5/6
Camber: 1.2/1.0
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Notes:
The NA Miata is a fantastic car (I should know, I own one). They are fun and easy to drive, yet they are cars that a driver can learn a lot in. With the same car and three different setups this car can participate in 3 different races. I decided I wanted one of the setups to closely match SCCA's spec Miata rules. In those rules the car must weigh (driver included) more than the stock models. For this reason I chose a 1000kg MX-5 instead of one of the lighter models. Spec Miata's tend to have around 115 hp at the wheels, and 140bhp with (an estimated) 17% drive train loss is 116hp.
When I setup these cars I was limited by modifications since some are irreversible. Because of this the car is slightly underpowered for all three races this car is setup to participate in. I've yet to do better than 2nd in the Clubman Cup races (not counting Deep Forest), I can only just win some of the NR-A races, and while the Compact Cup races are very difficult I can win them with the spec Miata setup. In a way I think this makes the car all the more successful at what it does best, teach the driver how to become better.

Toyota MR2 Turbo (GT4)

2009-09-25T05:00:00.000+03:00

TCv5 Entry

Toyota MR2 GT-S '97 (high mileage)
Power: 352hp
Torque: 417Nm
Weight: 1270kg
kg/hp: 3.606
Motegi East lap time: 1:28.142

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Oil Change
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Computer Equip
Turbo Stage 2
Racing Intercooler
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 6/5

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/7.0
Ride Height: 105/107
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 6/9
Camber: 1.5/1.2
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 4/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 9
1st: 2.960
2nd: 2.010
3rd: 1.510
4th: 1.215
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.815
Final Gear: 4.100

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 28

Driving Aids:
ASM Oversteer: 0
ASM Understeer: 0
TCS: 0

(GT4) Ford (GT4)

2009-09-25T04:58:00.005+03:00

~Power~

~Luxury~

~Complete lack of style and performance~

Ford Taurus SHO

Power: 242bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Close Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
2-way LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.5/4.5
Ride Height: 122/128
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 6/4
Camber: 2.0/2.0
Toe: 0/-1
Stabilizers: 1/1

Notes:
Sure it is an odd car to post for my first post back, but it is something to get AWDA jump started again. Believe it or not this car does handle pretty well with this modification and I love that little V8 that sounds awesome.

AWDA on Hiatus

2009-07-25T06:53:00.002+03:00

I will still be posting the setup for the MkII MR2 Turbo as soon as judging results are in at GTP; however, I'm returning to racing in real life and have spend most of this month preparing for my first race this weekend. Because of this I've sadly had pretty much no time to spend playing with GT4. I hope to be back in action with the game soon enough.

AWDA Monthly June '09

2009-06-29T21:20:00.000+03:00

A lot has happened this month. I've started writing reviews for MFT, and I've entered a Toyota MR2 GT-S (name the AWDA MR2 Turbo) into TCv5 Battle Motegi. Judging for TCv5 will begin this coming month, and I will post the setup for the AWDA (MkII) MR2 Turbo after the results from TCv5 are in. Building this car took a lot of time out of this month that I had planned on spending developing other things, but I'm not going to worry about that. This month the Honda Integra Touring Car was replaced by the Honda Accord Euro-R. No other updates were made. AWDA was working on an update of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, but that project has been axed, so the Aston is no longer available.

A lot of things came up later in this month that kept me away from the game, and such needs in my personal life will probably continue to do so for the next two weeks or so. I didn't get two cars posted this month that I had planned and I image that I'll probably get them posted along with the MR2 and a race car this coming month.

(GT4) Lexus GS300 Vertex Edition

2009-06-12T00:10:00.000+03:00

Lexus GS300 Vertex Edition

Power: 332bhp

Parts:
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
N3-S3 Tires
Weight Reduction Stage 2

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/8.0
Ride Height: 120/130
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/5
Camber: 1.6/2.0
Toe: -1/-1
Stabilizers: 4/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 12
1st: 2.720
2nd: 1.825
3rd: 1.310
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.760
Final Gear: 3.800

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 25
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
This car isn't pretty, it isn't comfortable, nor is it practical, but it is fast. On sports tires it'll more than keep up with your average sports coupe, and on N3 tires it'll be just as sideways. This car is here because it is the unexpected. It is the car that you could take to your mother-in-law's and take to the track. The best part about taking it to your mother-in-law's is that there are no back seats, so as long as your spouse goes with you there'll be no room for your mother. That is an extra that no other respectable looking sports sedan will offer.

(GT4) Alfa Romeo 156

2009-06-12T00:06:00.001+03:00

Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6

Power: 249bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.5/8.0
Ride Height: 122/135
Bound: 2/3
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.5/3.2
Toe: 0/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 6
1st: 3.170
2nd: 2.095
3rd: 1.655
4th: 1.355
5th: 1.120
6th: 0.920
Final Gear: 3.940

LSD:
Initial: 18
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
This 250bhp Alfa 156 is not meant to be the 156 GTA, it is mean to be better. This 2.5L V6 model weighs 90kg less than the GTA, and has a better weight balance. Yet the fact that it is a V6 means that it still has that amazing Alfa sound. More importantly it has the Alfa look. When you drive an Alfa Romeo it is as if you're riding on the shoulders of Donatello's bronze statue of David. Further more, Alfa Romeos have always been like your grandma's cooking. She could make the simplest dish but you'd think it was the best meal in the world because you'd swear you could actually taste the love in the food. You get a similar feeling when you sit in the 156. I decided to try something new with the suspension, hopefully it is an improvement. For some reason I discontinued the Spider, so when we replaced the Alfa Romeo GT setup with the James Bond edition GT with 320bhp, AWDA no longer had a “sensible” Alfa Romeo. Another new concern of AWDA’s is that all our cars be race ready, something we’d previously never considered when building FWDs. While there are limited races that this car can compete in, we decided that 250bhp was really the limit for this chassis.

More images of the 156 here.

(GT4) Honda Accord Euro-R (AWDA Touring Car)

2009-06-06T23:47:00.006+03:00

Honda Accord Euro-R

Power: 286bhp

Parts:
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 1
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
R1-R3 Tires
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Rear Wing

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.5/8.0
Ride Height: 110/110
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.2/2.5
Toe: -1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/1

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 5
1st: 3.140
2nd: 2.300
3rd: 1.790
4th: 1.445
5th: 1.190
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 4.000

LSD:
Initial: 20
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 15

Downforce: 16/24

Notes:
This car is replacing the Honda Integra Touring Car as AWDA's team touring car. There are a few reasons for this: first, it closer fits the S2000 based rules used in touring cars today; second, it is easier to drive; and third and most importantly, it is affordable. Another benefit is that tires last much longer on this car than on the Integra. This Accord will do about 48km around the Nürburgring before the R1 tires wear out. That is equivalent to about 12 laps around a shorter circuit like Apricot Hill Raceway. This car has 2 more horsepower per ton than the BMW 320i Touring Car so in a straight line the only thing that sets these two cars apart is the 6-speed gearbox in this Accord. Because this car is easier to drive it is almost as fast as our old Integra touring car which had about 40bhp per ton more than this Accord. Want your own? For just 150,500 Cr. (price does not include cost of rims and tires) this touring car is yours. Compared to the Integra touring car available through Honda at 450,000 Cr. this car is by far the better deal.
(As I said with the Honda Integra Touring Car setup: there doesn't seem to be any races that this car can really compete in so I supposed that this car is just a proof of concept car.)

Driving tips:
To launch the car build the revs up to 3.5k RPM in 1st gear and take off at nearly full throttle, carefully balancing the wheelspin until you get to second gear. Remember to ease on the throttle out of corners; don't just stomp on the gas. This car was setup on R1 tires, while R3 tires only make it better, R1 tires last longer and are what I would recommend for use on this car.

Video from the Honda Integra Touring Car:

(GT4) Lexus SC430

2009-06-05T23:31:00.001+03:00

Lexus SC430

Power: 372bhp

Parts:
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
Close Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
1.5-way LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.0/9.0
Ride Height: 115/125
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 9/4
Camber: 2.4/2.8
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Notes:
Do you use words like “fabulous,” know that Roquefort is by law a cheese that can only be aged in the natural Combalou caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, and do you think that Cheddar is a village in the district of Sedgemoor? If you answered yes, yes, and yes, then this car is for you. There are plenty of people who would disagree with me on this, but I think this car looks simply… well… let’s just say it, fabulous. The SC430 isn’t trying to be cool, because it knows cool people won’t buy it. No, this SC430 is for the people who appreciate the finer things in life. Every curve in this car’s bodywork is like a moment of peace, and function be damned by design. Admittedly when you walk to the back you realize the rear end looks unfortunately like a Toyota Solara. It is like Kate Moss with Lily Cole’s rear end; it is still good looking, but you know it is off a cheaper model. Though I can appreciate the looks, I can’t appreciate the sound. I know the car was meant to be discreet, but the V8 sounds like a muffled walrus with a tooth ache. This, however, is where the Lexus ends and its wild side begins. The 4.3L V8 now produces 372bhp, and while that means that it has a worse power to weight ratio than our MR2 Spider, this SC430 is still fast. Even while lugging around 1730kg this car keeps on its toes, but at the same time it feels forgiving even on N3 tires (I would recommend giving N3’s a try, though not during a race). It doesn’t have enough power to do epic power slides, but if you turn in hard, or do anything to shift the weight a little, it’ll get sideways. This car is for those out there who love style and anonymity, but secretly fancy a car that makes their blood boil with excitement. For those who truly appreciate a Cabernet Sauvignon from Bordeaux with their broiled steak. And a day out on the track? Now that AWDA is done with it that isn’t out of the question either. (Don’t forget that this car can compete in the Stars and Stripes race in the American Hall.)

(GT4) Mercedes SL 65 AMG

2009-06-05T23:14:00.007+03:00

Mercedes SL 65 AMG

Power: 729bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Sports Exhaust
Turbo Stage 1
Sports Intercooler
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S2 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.0/10.0
Ride Height: 104/108
Bound: 4/3
Rebound: 10/6
Camber: 1.6/1.2
Toe: 0/-1
Stabilizers: 4/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 22
1st: 3.340
2nd: 1.870
3rd: 1.325
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.765
Final Gear: 3.200

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 5

Notes:
Brabus did all they could to make an SL 600 manage 730hp and they failed. This is understandable though because in the real world semi-slick tires are not reasonable, and Mercedes traction control cannot be turned completely off. If you were to compare the actual computing power of this car you’d realize it should be able to land a man on the Moon. So in a sense this car is rocket ship? No, not really. It is more like a prostitute with a shotgun who says she’ll blow you away: you never know if that’s a threat or a business proposition. So what went into making a Brabus that is better than a Brabus? To start, AWDA used the SL 65 AMG because it has the body kit and engine displacement I wanted as well as being almost 27,000 Cr. cheaper than the SL 600 in the long run. The stock chassis just made nonsense of the 1178Nm of torque. The front and rear wheels were like kids in the back seat arguing about which way to go, and ultimately never being able to decide. With the chassis braced it can start to do something productive with that kind of torque, but the whole translation of torque to speed seems to get garbled when going around a corner. In a car that weighs more than many SUVs, the problem is that tossing the weight around in the corners more often than not overloads the front tires and creates understeer. Getting all two tons of this car around a corner gracefully is like trying to balance a hippo on a highwire. It will power side, but if you don’t tuck the nose in right before adding the power the car will simply spin both rear wheels and will refuse to turn at all. The car takes a third longer to stop than most, which makes racing it difficult, yet I decided I don’t care. Long story short, I’m mostly happy with what I’ve come up with.

P.S.
Yes this car is setup for S2 tires, and just for fun slap some N3 tires on this at some point and give it a spin. I find that I really enjoy driving some of my cars with N3s.

Screen Shots 3

2009-06-04T05:24:00.011+03:00

Taking MFT's new MX-5 for a drive:

AWDA Monthly: May 2009

2009-05-28T00:13:00.007+03:00

First off:
I am finished updating all of the gearboxes but the ones that I decided didn't need to be updated or the ones that I couldn't get the cars for at the moment. So a few days and a couple million Cr. later AWDA is back in business.

These cars have been updated:
Hyundai Coupe FX
Mitsubishi FTO GP V.R
Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT-8

AWDA Monthly:
Now that school is out and I have more free time I've been getting more involved with AWDA. For example I've started writing little descriptive paragraphs to go along with the setups, and been focusing on cutting costs. At the same time I've grown tired of working on the photos like I used to. I don't take photos in photo mode and edit them anymore. It was a lot of work and it did produce some nice images, but I have better things to do with my time.

This month was dedicated to research on gearing, and next month is going to be dedicated to FWD tech--though we will still be releasing 3 RWD vehicles. Among other things I will now be posting news about AWDA monthly which will include updated setups. As always our new cars will stick to our motto "Not as fast as possible, as competeitive as possible." MFT tunes cars to be as fast as possible, but I enjoy the competition, not just the speed. Looks like AWDA has a good future in GT4 since GT5 is still being delayed.

Test Results (gearing)

2009-05-21T23:13:00.004+03:00

What I'm making of this is just that each cars characteristics seem to affect which gearing will be fastest, and affect it by such a small amount it is almost negligible. I would have to believe that having a 5th or 6th gear with a 1:1 ratio would make for better top end acceleration, while having a diff with a 4:1 ratio would positively effect lower speed acceleration, and many times AWDA’s gearboxes are half way between. This means no 1:1 gear as is traditional, but it does mean a pretty even acceleration through the gears, and in some cases (hopefully most) provides the best times. I will probably adjust some of the gearboxes, though not all.

Ratio to Ratio

2009-05-19T06:29:00.012+03:00

You’ll have to bear with me here as I try to figure something out about gearing. I wanted to redo all of my gear ratios, but it has turned into a mathematical and theoretical nightmare. Anything over a 1:1 ratio at the gearbox is said to negatively impact acceleration, and a closer ratio at the diff is said to also impact acceleration negatively. The problem is you can’t really have one without the other. For example if I were to use a 1700kg, 540hp, 322km/h car and make 5th gear 1:1 the final ratio would have to be 3.225:1. So suppose you consider that that differential ratio is too small, and will hurt acceleration, so you make 4th gear 1:1, now 5th gear will be about 0.785:1 and the diff. will be 4.150:1. So if you use that 4.1:1 diff. now 5th gear becomes an over gear, which is also supposed to negatively affect acceleration. Put the cars on a track and there is no difference what so ever in times. Which brings up the question, why does it matter? I honestly don’t know, just me striving for realism I suppose. What I’m doing is taking each car with the gearing I had previously made for it and running it to the rev limiter and then recording what speeds it reaches in those gears. With this information, and knowing the ratio I can use math to figure out the new settings I want. This number is only approximate, but it takes a lot of the guess work out of re-gearing. I built the equations up in excel so I only had to enter in numbers to get the approximate results. Yet now I'm trying to figure out if it is really worth it.

Here's kind of an example of how it works:

This is handy, but it still has not solved my problem. Why do manufactures use a 1:1 gear ratio anyway? I will probably only use this for new gear ratios and not change any more of the older ones.

(GT4) Subaru Legacy B4 (updated)

2009-05-12T08:00:00.001+03:00

Subaru Legacy B4 2.0GT specB

Power: 349bhp

Parts:
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Turbo Stage 1
Computer Equip
Close Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
VCD

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/7.5
Ride Height: 130/140
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/5
Camber: 2.5/2.0
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 2/2

VCD: 25

Notes:
From the outside the only thing to tell you this car is special is the lowered body on the large gold BBS wheels, the slightly more distinct splitter, and the Spec B badges. But if appearances fool you the price tag wont. At 85,250 Cr. It is priced to compete with a BMW M3 and it has the performance to match it, mind you that 85,250 Cr. makes this one of the cheapest cars AWDA has built. Despite its family saloon car appearance and affordability (compared to the other cars we’ve made), a lot of consideration went into this vehicle. The plan was to have 400hp, but 350hp was much more practical from this 2L turbo engine. Then there’s the gearbox. The HKS gearbox runs 5,600 Cr. and limits the cars top speed down 30kph from the stock one. Acceleration is improved but as you can see for yourself from the graphs below the car is only 0.2 seconds faster from a standing start over one km. One thing that numbers never can tell us is the way a car feels, and AWDA is big on feel. Hence the HKS gearbox was selected for the fact that it gives the car the feel of extra grunt when running out of corners. To compare this vehicle to others in its class of sporty four-seater saloon cars, B-spec was sent out to record times of cars with similar design, those results are posted below (cars prices listed with the cost of oil change, sports soft tires, and new wheels added).

P.S.
Need a little more top speed? Use the stock gearbox, but do give the HKS gearbox a try.

(GT4) Proto Motors Spirra

2009-05-11T08:00:00.003+03:00

Proto Motors Spirra 4.6 V8

Power: 354bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.5/10.0
Ride Height: 135/134
Bound: 4/2
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 2.0/0.5
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 15
1st: 2.880
2nd: 1.945
3rd: 1.445
4th: 1.120
5th: 0.885
6th: 0.710
Final Gear: 3.700

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 28
Deceleration: 40

Notes:
By no means is the engine in this car in any way high tech, but that doesn’t stop every inch of this car from being super. This engine might not be the most impressive thing to come through the doors of Ford’s and Proto’s factory but it sounds like an orchestra of earthquakes, and you’ll realize when you put your foot down what matters isn’t the size of the engine, it is the near 355hp that will send this car past M3s. We originally wanted this engine to be supercharged to 460hp, quite like the Shelby GT500, but we realized that such a car was so fast it couldn’t compete with anything. It was too fast. To deal with this cars weight balance that resembles that of an old Porsche we practically lifted an LSD from the Porsche GT2, and played with the suspension until we made a vehicle that was wasn’t just drivable, but survivable. Of course in any car balanced like a Porsche you know what to look out for in handling. Hopefully we’ve transformed this car from axe murderer to gentle giant.

(GT4) Jaguar S-Type R

2009-05-10T08:00:00.004+03:00

Jaguar S-Type R

Power: 541bhp

Parts:
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Sports Exhaust
NA Tuning Stage 2
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/7.5
Ride Height: 119/128
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.3/3.0
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/1

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 17
1st: 2.600
2nd: 1.775
3rd: 1.290
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.800
6th: 0.640
Final Gear: 3.700

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 5

Notes:
This car reminds me of a seventy-year-old man that never grew up. It is the sort of car that arrives wearing corduroy to the tune of Cities on Flame with Rock and then pulls your pants down and runs away, or would if he could run. So sure it isn’t the fastest car, but you’ll be holding on to your trousers whenever it is around. Even I thought I was joking when I decided to take this car for a drive, but really that was far from a fair attitude toward the old cat. Jaguars were revolutionary at one point in history, after all we had just invented the wheel and three days later Jaguar has the S-Type. The problem is that was the last time Jaguar made a new car. So this Jag is no M5, but it will put an E55 AMG in its place. The price tag isn’t the only thing rivals a Mercedes SL 600 (177.5k Cr.), the speed does too. This cars biggest problem is its looks. If they say the camera adds 10 pounds then this car must add 20 years. But let’s set aesthetics aside for a moment and talk some technical stuff. The 4.2L supercharged V8 now produces 540hp, and sounds wonderful doing it. And of course it still weighs in at 1800kg because no one is going to by a Jag for a stripped out racer. One thing that made this car manageable was the fact that Jaguar used double wishbone suspension all around. So if you feel like bringing the old tea and scones to a race buy this car and don’t forget your sweater vests.

(GT4) Toyota MR2 Spyder

2009-05-09T02:40:00.006+03:00

Toyota MR2 Spyder

Power: 216bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Turbo Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
2-way LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/6.2
Ride Height: 110/125
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.2/2.6
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 7
1st: 3.085
2nd: 1.985
3rd: 1.510
4th: 1.220
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.825
Final Gear: 4.150

Notes:
I am a huge fan of the Lotus Elise so I figured I’d play with her sister car, this MR2. This car shares the 1.8L power plant with the Elise, but since it hasn’t been tuned to rev to 8,000+ RPM, this engine was the perfect candidate for a turbocharger. This MR2 is actually lighter than the original MR2, so this car is one of the few instances that a manufacture has made a car lighter than its predecessors. Yet lighter was not good enough for me. The newer car is too tame, too sane, and the chassis feels a bit well… indifferent. So AWDA gives you the new MkIII MR2 Turbo. This setup was all about making the car feel tauter, part of that was using a roll cadge to stiffen the chassis. Of course since this is a game I didn’t let cost be an issue, but I do try to keep the cars as affordable as possible. Just to top off the package, the car comes with Lotus Elise rims to keep things cool and light.

Subaru Impreza Rally Car on GT4 @ Grand Canyon

2009-05-07T08:30:00.004+03:00

Having a little fun in my Subaru, not the best time, but a good one for sure.
:3

(GT4) Toyota Corolla

2009-05-05T19:12:00.003+03:00

Toyota Corolla Runx Z

Power: 248bhp

Parts:
Engine Balancing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
1-way LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 4.5/4.5
Ride Height: 130/135
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 9/4
Camber: 2.2/3.5
Toe: -1/-1
Stabilizers: 1/1

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 4
1st: 3.400
2nd: 2.390
3rd: 1.840
4th: 1.475
5th: 1.195
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 3.760

Notes:
Older setup that I just now got around to posting. So far as I know it can win some of the Clubman Cup races.

(GT4) Nissan 350Z

2009-04-18T22:27:00.006+03:00

Nissan 350Z GT4 Limited Edition

Power: 334bhp

Parts:
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Computer Equip
Close Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/6.0
Ride Height: 99/110
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 10/4
Camber: 2.5/3.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 25
Deceleration: 5

Notes:
Like the GT-R, this car has been nothing but trouble. It is fast stock and it turns well stock, but the thing feels lazy and understeery all of the time. I hope to have change that characteristic of this car. This car is one of the most affordable that AWDA has made (87,150 Cr.), and one of the most useful (competitive in Japan Championship, Clubman Cup, NA Sport, and Club "Z").

(GT4) Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)

2009-04-18T21:23:00.003+03:00

Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nur

Power: 359bhp

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

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.8/8.8
Ride Height: 115/118
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.0/2.5
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 10
1st: 3.750
2nd: 2.620
3rd: 1.940
4th: 1.510
5th: 1.215
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 3.800

Notes:
Finally the GT-R, a car that in the past has given me nothing but grief when I tried to setup the suspension. Of course I've in the past made it a point not to tune cars that didn't really need it, but I wanted a GT-R that drove the way I wanted it to drive. Though B-Spec would tell you that the stock suspension was faster, this setup feels more sharp as I like it.

(GT4) Dodge Viper GTS

2009-04-15T08:42:00.002+03:00

Dodge Viper GTS

Power: 536bhp

Parts:
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 7/5

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.0/9.0
Ride Height: 105/105
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.6/2.0
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 20
1st: 2.805
2nd: 1.790
3rd: 1.315
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.780
6th: 0.610
Final Gear: 4.000

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
What a supercar was meant to be.

(GT4) BMW M Coupe

2009-04-15T08:19:00.004+03:00

BMW M Coupe

Power: 350bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Refresh
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 1
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S1-S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/4.5
Ride Height: 102/108
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 10/4
Camber: 3.0/4.4
Toe: 0/-1
Stabilizers: 1/1

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 19
1st: 3.270
2nd: 2.190
3rd: 1.625
4th: 1.260
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.835
Final Gear: 4.100

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 35
Deceleration: 5

Ballast:
Ballast weight: 55kg
Location: 45

Notes:
This car is competitive in the club M races. The modified weight distribution extends tire life considerably. The car itself... what can I say, it is simply one of the most beautiful things on the road.

(GT4) Aston Martin DB9

2009-04-06T00:44:00.004+03:00

Aston Martin DB9

Power: 546bhp

Parts:
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
N3-S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.0/9.0
Ride Height: 115/120
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/5
Camber: 2.5/2.4
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 18
1st: 3.000
2nd: 2.050
3rd: 1.460
4th: 1.115
5th: 0.870
6th: 0.700
Final Gear: 3.710

Notes:
I liked the new Bond movie, I thought it was one of the best Bond movies to come out in awhile. So to celebrate here's the Aston martin DB9. This DB9 has been tuned to the specs of the DBS while the gearbox has been made special for both good acceleration and a top speed of 322kph.

(GT4) Alfa Romeo GT

2009-04-05T21:27:00.004+03:00

Alfa Romeo GT

Power: 320bhp

Parts:
Engine Balancing
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.5/5.5
Ride Height: 95/102
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 8/7
Camber: 2.0/2.0
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 14
1st: 2.970
2nd: 1.930
3rd: 1.525
4th: 1.230
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.830
Final Gear: 3.850

LSD:
Initial: 25
Acceleration: 35
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
I liked the new Bond movie, I thought it was one of the best Bond movies to come out in awhile. So to celebrate here's the Alfa Romeo GT James Bond edition. Sure it isn't the 159 but lets not be picky.

April 1st Special

2009-04-01T23:04:00.002+03:00

Toyota Prius

Power: 142bhp

Parts:
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 3
Computer Equip
FC Suspension
R1 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.5/5.0
Ride Height: 110/120
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.0/2.0
Toe: 0/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Notes:
I'll admit, hybrids are a good thing, they're just not for everyone. Surely not for me. Enjoy your April 1st.

(GT4) RUF BTR

2009-03-20T04:28:00.003+02:00

RUF BTR

Power: 394bhp

Parts:
Racing Brakes
FC Transmission
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.5/10.0
Ride Height: 110/120
Bound: 4/4
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 2.0/0.5
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 4/5

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 8
1st: 3.000
2nd: 2.160
3rd: 1.560
4th: 1.235
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.805
Final Gear: 3.650

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 30

Notes:
Of course the stock RUF BTR already handles well. The handling is friendly, but very very naughty. The thing takes every chance it gets to get sideways, which doesn’t very well suit my type of driving. The goal to this simple suspension modification is to make the car drift less often, while still keeping the slides that are necessary easy to control. This has inevitably introduced some understeer to the car, but I far prefer this setup to the stock one. Normally I would have much softer anti-roll bars; however with this chassis, the softer the anti-roll bars create a greater the tendency for the car to get the upper hand of the driver. Like with all Porsches, this RUF needs tender control input and it will reward you dearly.

(GT4) Dodge Charger R/T

2009-02-28T00:39:00.006+02:00

Dodge Charger 440 R/T

Power: 435bhp

Parts:
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/7.0
Ride Height: 116/122
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.0/1.8
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Final Gear: 5.500
Autoset: 14
1st: 1.885
2nd: 1.360
3rd: 1.000
4th: 0.780
5th: xxxxx
6th: xxxxx
Reset Final Gear to: 3.710

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 35
Deceleration: 5

Notes:
I call this car the Pink Panther, and you guessed it, it comes in Panther Pink. It is hard to really feel how well this car drives on a city course, but when you take it on to a track like Infineon or GVS you'll notice how well this drives for a muscle car. You have to keep it tight, but you can slide this car around quite a bit; however, with just four gears don't expect it to powerside very often.

(GT4) Hommell Berlinette R/S

2009-02-28T00:31:00.006+02:00

Hommell Berlinette R/S Coupe

Power: 228bhp

Parts:
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
Rear Wing

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/8.5
Ride Height: 105/105
Bound: 3/4
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 1.8/1.0
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 11
1st: 3.015
2nd: 2.140
3rd: 1.575
4th: 1.245
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.840
Final Gear: 4.130

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 15

Downforce: 0/7

Notes:
Based on how warm or cold the tires are the car may be harder to handle, using the wing with that slight bit of downforce really helps make the car more stable in all situations.

(GT4) MGF

2009-02-28T00:18:00.004+02:00

MGF

Power: 261bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 2
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.0/7.0
Ride Height: 115/120
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 1.6/1.0
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 4/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 7
1st: 3.070
2nd: 2.110
3rd: 1.575
4th: 1.240
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.825
Final Gear: 3.780

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 25

(GT4) RUF RGT

2009-02-18T05:32:00.000+02:00

RUF RGT

Power: 404bhp

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

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/4

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/10.0
Ride Height: 85/90
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 2.0/1.2
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission:
(set the transmission in the order that is listed)
Final Gear: 3.260
Autoset: 14
1st: 3.820
2nd: 2.150
3rd: 1.560
4th: 1.210
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.850
Reset Final Gear to: 3.440

Notes:
Porsche GT3 RS setup by AWDA using the RUF RGT.

(GT4) Lancia Stratos

2009-02-17T20:48:00.005+02:00

Lancia Stratos

Power: 247bhp

Parts:
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 2
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
Rear Wing (optional)

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/9.0
Ride Height: 128/125
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 0.5/0.5
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

LSD:
Initial: 20
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 15
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With Wing:

Change ride height to: 125/125

Downforce: 0/10
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Notes:
Without the wing the Stratos takes a little talent to handle in a race, which is only made worse by cold tires. I would recommend the wing, but as the video below shows it isn't necessary. The stock Stratos does handle great and the oversteer is easy to control, but I wanted more power and stability. With the increased stability, and even with the wing, the Stratos will still do epic slides, but the extra stability makes it easier to race. One of the negative effects of making the car more stable is that it does require a bit quicker reactions than the stock car does to avoid losing control of the vehicle.

(video currently down)

(GT4) Ford RS200

2009-02-17T20:33:00.003+02:00

Ford RS200

Power: 302bhp

Parts:
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 1
Close Transmission
FC Suspension
S3/R1/Dirt/Snow Tires
VCD

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/4

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/7.0
Ride Height: 130/140
Bound: 2/3
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.5/2.0
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 3/3

VCD: 30

(GT4) Renault Mégane R26R

2009-02-15T04:04:00.004+02:00

Renault Mégane

Power: 235bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 2
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.5/5.5
Ride Height: 98/104
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 10/4
Camber: 2.0/2.0
Toe: -1/-2
Stabilizers: 1/1

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 15
1st: 2.900
2nd: 1.925
3rd: 1.485
4th: 1.185
5th: 0.960
6th: 0.800
Final Gear: 3.900

LSD:
Initial: 25
Acceleration: 25
Deceleration: 10

Ballast:
Ballast weight: 33kg
Location: 40

Notes:
R26R setup by AWDA. This car still doesn't feel as nimble as the Type R, which is disappointing, but it is every bit as fast. It is also as fast as MFT's Mégane R26R which has more power, more torque, less weight, and better clutch and flywheel.

(GT4) Toyota Trueno

2009-02-14T04:46:00.001+02:00

Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX S.Shigeno Ver.

Power: 210bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/5

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.5/5.5
Ride Height: 90/96
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 10/5
Camber: 2.4/1.2
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 1/1

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 8
1st: 3.670
2nd: 2.440
3rd: 1.760
4th: 1.360
5th: 1.050
Final Gear: 4.100

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 5

(GT4) Honda NSX Type S

2009-02-12T05:14:00.007+02:00

Honda NSX Type S
(NSX Type R shown in most images)

Power: 485bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 3
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
R3 Tires
Rear Wing

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.5/13.0
Ride Height: 102/105
Bound: 4/5
Rebound: 9/10
Camber: 2.0/2.0
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 15
1st: 3.000
2nd: 2.170
3rd: 1.635
4th: 1.270
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.790
Final Gear: 4.040

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 25
Deceleration: 30

Downforce: 22/30

Notes:
Replacing the NSX Type R. The NSX Type R was part of AWDA's first project to find the fastest car on the game (limited to 530hp). This Type S is easier to drive, and almost as fast. The NSX Type R's best time around GVS was 1'42.270, the Type S's best time around GVS is 1'43.660.

(GT4) B-Spec Racer ASL

2009-02-12T04:00:00.003+02:00

ASL ARTA Garaiya (B-spec El Cap racer)

Power: 430bhp+ (can't remember exactly mine has worn out)

Parts:
Stage 3 turbo

Tires:
Front: Sports Softs
Rear: Sports Hard

Brakes: 4/3

Gearing:
Auto set: 6
1st: 3.140
2nd: 2.165
3rd: 1.720
4th: 1.405
5th: 1.170
6th: 1.000
Final: 3.800

Suspension:
Spring rate: 9.0/10.0
Ride height: 90/90
Damper (bounce): 3/4
Damper (rebound): 8/10
Camber: 1.0/1.0
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizer: 4/5

LSD:
Initial: 20
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 20

Downforce: 30/50

Notes:
The fastest way to earn Cr. on GT4 is the El Cap Endurance race. This car is built to be easy for B-Spec to drive and pull in the big Cr. for you.

Update:
As of now my current ASL has almost 20,000km on the clock (which means it has pulled in roughly 96,394,000 Cr.) and it is still going strong.

300ZX Photo Dump!

2009-02-01T05:50:00.001+02:00

(GT4) Nissan Skyline GT-R N1 (R32)

2009-01-18T09:50:00.003+02:00

Nissan Skyline GT-R N1 (R32) (non-10km model)

Power: 423bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Port Polish
Racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 1
Racing Intercooler
Displacement Increase
Computer Equip
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
Original Suspension
R2 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/4

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.0/10.0
Ride Height: 100/105
Shocks: 3/3
Camber: 3.5/2.0
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 3/3

Ballast:
Ballast weight: 11kg
Location: 40

Notes:
I was working with a 10km N1; however, since the higher mileage cars are more common I tried the setup I had on that and realized that it was not stable enough. The way I changed the setup to make it more stable made the 10km model feel less nimble, so I decided I'd have to choose between one or the other. B-Spec times suggested that it didn't matter much which I chose. The 10km model returned a 2'01.435 around GVS, while the higher mileage model clocked a 2'01.961. I decided it would be best to post the higher mileage setup. Current best time around GVS 1'55.6

(GT4) Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (ZR1 kit)

2009-01-17T07:45:00.010+02:00

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C5) (ZR1 kit)

Power: 608bhp
Torque: 828Nm (610.7 ft-lb)

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Supercharger
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/4

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/10.5
Ride Height: 105/105
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 8/8
Camber: 1.8/1.5
Toe: -1/-1
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission:
(set the transmission in the order that is listed)
Final Gear: 4.100
Autoset: 10
1st: 2.290
2nd: 1.610
3rd: 1.210
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.810
6th: 0.670
Reset final gear to: 3.250

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 5

Notes:
Found a way to match the gearbox somewhat to what it would be in real life (the final gear I set to limit the top speed). GVS time: 1'54 on S3 tires. Perfect for the supercar races.

(GT4) TVR T350C

2009-01-17T07:17:00.001+02:00

TVR T350C

Power: 410bhp

Parts:
Port Polishing
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/4

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/9.0
Ride Height: 95/95
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.2/1.5
Toe: 1/-2
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 10
1st: 3.250
2nd: 2.250
3rd: 1.605
4th: 1.205
5th: 0.880
Final Gear: 3.700

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 5

Screen Shots 2

2009-01-17T06:44:00.011+02:00

(GT4) Audi S4

2009-01-15T01:42:00.004+02:00

Audi S4 '03

Power: 385bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
VCD

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.5/8.5
Ride Height: 118/125
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 10
1st: 3.110
2nd: 2.080
3rd: 1.575
4th: 1.240
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.815
Final Gear: 3.820

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

VCD: 25

Notes:
This car is replacing the RS6 setup. This 385hp 1460kg S4 is about 1.5 seconds faster around GVS than the 476hp 1527kg RS6. While this car is still not as nimble as a Impreza it is much more impressive than the RS6 (shown below).

(GT4) Toyota Supra RZ

2009-01-02T21:00:00.002+02:00

Toyota Supra RZ

Power: 410bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 1
Racing Intercooler
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: 10.0/11.0
Ride Height: 106/106
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/8
Camber: 2.5/1.0
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 19
1st: 2.800
2nd: 1.910
3rd: 1.380
4th: 1.060
5th: 0.825
6th: 0.660
Final Gear: 4.000

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
This setup is replacing the SZ-R

(GT4) RUF CTR2--no setup

2009-01-01T20:02:00.004+02:00

The CTR2 is simply too slow and too hard to drive so I took the setup down. The video below does show some of the things the CTR2 is capable of, but the car is mostly useless.

Driving Force GT

2008-12-27T15:08:00.003+02:00

I recently purchased a Logitech Driving Force GT wheel. Ever since August I have been without the G25 and I have been doing setups without any wheel. I am reviewing all 16 setups created with the controller and posting any of the updates over the next few days, expect all changes to be made before the new year. As for the DF GT I am very happy with it. The DF GT is no G25, but it is well worth its price at $100 cheaper than the G25, and a even better deal considering I got mine for less than the MOMO wheel. The feedback isn't as clear from the DF GT as it is in the G25, the wheel feels too small, and the shift paddles are more like shift buttons. Since all the buttons are on the steering wheel I made the shift-up function the handbrake and left the shifting to R2/L2. One plus side to the DF GT is it that it is a bit quieter than the G25 so you can play without disturbing anyone. If you can save up your money and buy a G25, if you can't the DF GT is the next best thing.

(GT4) Infiniti G35

2008-12-27T04:08:00.003+02:00

Infiniti G35 Coupe

Power: 348bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/6.0
Ride Height: 110/110
Bound: 3/5
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.5/1.0
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 11
1st: 3.030
2nd: 2.060
3rd: 1.535
4th: 1.225
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.800
Final Gear: 3.940

(GT4) Toyota MR2

2008-12-25T06:25:00.004+02:00

Toyota MR2 (1600 G)

Power: 200bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 2
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 2
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.0/7.0
Ride Height: 130/135
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 0/1
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 6
1st: 3.000
2nd: 2.105
3rd: 1.585
4th: 1.275
5th: 1.040
6th: 0.840
Final Gear: 4.150

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 25

(GT4) Lexus IS200

2008-12-20T08:31:00.005+02:00

Lexus IS200 (J)

Power: 334bhp

Parts:
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 2
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/7.5
Ride Height: 115/120
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.0/1.0
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 7
1st: 3.750
2nd: 2.590
3rd: 1.930
4th: 1.540
5th: 1.245
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 3.620

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
Well it isn't as fast as a near stock STi--which was my goal--but it is faster than the 369bhp IS300 Sport Cross I was working on (shown below).

(GT4) Lotus Elise 111S

2008-11-28T08:05:00.004+02:00

Lotus Elise 111S

Power: 268bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 3
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
R1/R2/R3 Tires
Rear Wing

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.5/9.5
Ride Height: 110/105
Bound: 4/2
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 1.0/1.0
Toe: 0/1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 12
1st: 2.980
2nd: 1.955
3rd: 1.415
4th: 1.080
5th: 0.820
Final Gear: 3.950

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 25
Deceleration: 30

Downforce: 15/30

Notes:
Do not use this setup on the 111R.

(GT4) BMW M5

2008-09-26T19:56:00.002+03:00

BMW M5

Power: 534bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.5/9.0
Ride Height: 105/120
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 10/4
Camber: 2.0/1.0
Toe: -1/-1
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 16
1st: 3.680
2nd: 2.630
3rd: 1.970
4th: 1.560
5th: 1.240
6th: 1.000
7th: 0.800
Final Gear: 4.085

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 5

Notes:
1800kg of fun... and shopping lists... Bspec agrees, this car is faster around GVS then the stock M5.

(GT4) Mitsubishi FTO GP version R

2008-09-26T19:49:00.005+03:00

Mitsubishi FTO GP version R

Power: 226bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
FC Transmission
Double Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Notes:
As you can see I have taken this setup down. So why, then, did I not just delete this page? Because this car is incredible. Second only to the Hyundai Coupe. This FTO is faster than the Hyundai, but the Hyundai feels more refined. There's a sort of grace to driving the Coupe, where as the FTO is like a primitive reptile thrashing about to break its prey's neck. What both these cars prove is that FWD cars can be just as at home on the track as RWD cars. They also prove that they can be more fun than RWD cars and here's why: so many modern RWD cars just are too easy to drive. Take the 350z for example. It is fast but it'll let you overstep the limit all day and never try to kill you. This FTO feels more exciting, it doesn't like being taken past the limit, but if you happen to go too far you suddenly get a reminder that this is a FWD and everything is going to be okay. So it won't have your head for a mistake, but it won't hold your hand the whole time either. This car is worth driving, and above are just a few things needed to make it competitive.

(GT4) Toyota Celica GT-Four

2008-09-17T22:25:00.005+03:00

Toyota Celica GT-Four

Power: 340bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 1
Sports Intercooler
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/6.0
Ride Height: 125/125
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 8
1st: 3.000
2nd: 2.000
3rd: 1.540
4th: 1.235
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.800
Final Gear: 4.200

(GT4) Subaru Impreza WRX STi (Show Car)

2008-09-17T22:20:00.003+03:00

Subaru Impreza WRX STi Sedan '94

Power: 280bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Computer Equip
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
R1 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/6.0
Ride Height: 105/115
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 3.5/2.0
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 2/2

Notes:
Here's a little something for not a lot of Cr. that will brighten your day. A fun little "show car" that I made. While the idea was just to make a good looking car, this turned out to handle well too.

Gran Turismo 4 (GT4) Car Setups

2008-09-16T21:16:00.056+03:00

All-Wheel Drive Advocate takes into account every cars own special dynamics to provide the best possible setup. Though GT4 is just a game, AWD Advocate attempts to make somewhat realistic adjustments to the cars power, weight, and suspension. What this means about our cars is they are not meant to be as fast as possible, they are meant to be as competitive as possible. In the past every car was a stripped out racer, and some of the setups were more crude. Now our new setups are much more refined, and AWDA tries to make the setups as cheap as possible. The cars are meant to be track day cars that still have all the comforts of the stock model (thought the suspension may be uncomfortably stiff). The setups are tested on several circuits to make sure they handle well on all tracks and not just the one track it was first setup on. If the setup was intended for a specific race, the car will be tested on those tracks. B-Spec is also used as a sort of independent 3rd party that can return unbiased times. Setups are also post-reviewed. Occasionally a setup will be chosen randomly and tested again to see if any further improvements can be made. If any major changes are made they will be shown as "(update)" for a full month and listed in the monthly AWDA News.

Things to know:

I usually drive with a Logitech force feedback wheel, G25 or Driving Force GT, but not always. The setups may handle better with the wheel.

These setups are designed for use without driver aids.

Some of the older setups say "Double Clutch" which was supposed to be twin-plate clutch, but I'm too lazy to fix them all.

Visit Grey and Leon at Mad Finn Tuners Co. and have a look at MFT's setups.

I buy as many parts as possible from HKS.

All costs are listed by their values on the American version of GT4.

All screen shots created with GT4

AC Cars
AC Cobra 427 S/C

Alfa Romeo
Afla Romeo GT
Alfa Romeo 156

Aston Martin
Aston Martin DB9

Audi
Audi A3 3.2
Audi 3.2 TT
Audi RS6 Avant
Audi S4

BMW
BMW 330i
BMW 120d
BMW M5
BMW M Coupe
BMW Z4

Cadillac
Cadillac Cien

Chevrolet
Chevrolet Z06 (ZR1 kit)

Citroen
Citroen Xsara Rally Car '99

Dodge
Dodge SRT4
Dodge Charger R/T
Dodge Viper GTS

Ford
Ford GT
Ford Focus RS
Ford RS 200
Ford Taurus SHO
Ford Mustang GT

FPV
FPV F8 Typhoon

Hommell
Hommell Berlinette R/S

Honda
Honda NSX Type S
Honda Integra Type R
Honda Accord Euro-R (Touring Car)

Hyunda
Hyundai Coupe FX

Infiniti
Infiniti G35

Jaguar
Jaguar XKR Performance
Jaguar S-Type R

Lancia
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo
Lancia Stratos

Lexus
Lexus IS200
Lexus SC430
Lexus GS300 VE
Lexus IS200 Touring Car
Lotus
Lotus Carlton
Lotus Elise 111R
Lotus Elise 111S

Mazda
Mazda6
Mazda MX-5
Mazda RX-7 GT-X

Mercedes
Mercedes SL 55 AMG
Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor
Mercedes SL 65 AMG

MG
MGF

Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg ZR
Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI GSR T.M.E.
Mitsubishi FTO GP version R
Mitsubishi 3000GT MR

Nismo
Nismo Fairlady Z
Nismo GT-R LM Road Going Version
Nismo Skyline GT-R S-tune (R32)

Nissan
Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT-8
Nissan Micra
Nissan Skyline GT-R N1 (R33)
Nissan Skyline GT-R N1 (R32)
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
Nissan 350Z
Nissan 300ZX (Z32)

Pagani
Pagani Zonda C12S 7.3

Peugeot
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16
Peugeot 206 RC

Pontiac
Pontiac GTO 5.7 Coupe

Proto Motors
Proto Motors Spirra

Renault
Renault Clio Sport
Clio Renault Sport V6 00'
Renault Mégane

RUF
RUF CTR2--no setup
RUF RGT
RUF BTR

Seat
Seat Ibiza Cupra

Subaru
Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec. C
Subaru Impreza Coupe R STi Ver.VI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi (Show Car)
Subaru Legacy B4

Suzuki
Suzuki Alto Works Sport
Suzuki Swift (S2)

Toyota
Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
Toyota 2000GT
Toyota Caldina GT-F (Matrix)
Toyota Yaris RS Turbo
Toyota Celica GT-Four
Toyota MR2
Toyota Supra RZ
Toyota Trueno Tofu Car
Toyota Corolla
Toyota MR2 Spyder
Toyota MR2 (GT-S) Turbo
Toyota Corolla Levin

TVR
TVR Cerbera Speed 12
TVR T350C

VW
VW Golf R32

Other
(B-Spec) ASL ARTA Garaiya
Mine's Skyline GT-R
Cusco Subrau Impreza

AWDA Classics
BMW M3 GTR
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A
TVR Tamora
Shelby Series 1 SC

(GT4) Nissan Skyline GT-R N1 (R33)

2008-09-11T00:10:00.004+03:00

Nissan Skyline GT-R N1 '95

Power: 606bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 5
Sports Intercooler
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.5/9.0
Ride Height: 110/115
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/8
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 16
1st: 2.920
2nd: 2.000
3rd: 1.500
4th: 1.185
5th: 0.950
6th: 0.760
Final Gear: 4.020

Notes:
Inspired by a real car in Varkaus, Finland.

(GT4) Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR T.M.E.

2008-09-11T00:05:00.003+03:00

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR Tommi Makinen Edition

Power: 361bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Rigidity Refresh
Port Polishing
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Racing Intercooler
Computer equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
AYC
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate:
Ride Height: 7.0/6.0
Bound: 125/140
Rebound: 2/2
Camber: 8/4
Toe: -1/-1
Stabilizers: 3/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 7
1st: 2.760
2nd: 1.965
3rd: 1.520
4th: 1.225
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.780
Final Gear: 4.280

AYC: 60

(GT4) Cusco Subaru Impreza

2008-09-10T23:57:00.001+03:00

Cusco Subaru Advan Impreza

Power: 332bhp

Parts:
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/9.0
Ride Height: 75/80
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 9/4
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 10
1st: 2.637
2nd: 1.970
3rd: 1.515
4th: 1.210
5th: 0.985
6th: 0.775
Final Gear: 4.300

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 10

Downforce: 20/25

Notes:
I call this my hill climb car. It is on semi-slicks because they let the car slide a little bit more and make the car more interesting to drive. Personally I love the way this car looks, so I went a little happy with the photos.

(GT4) Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4

2008-09-10T23:46:00.002+03:00

Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4 Type V

Power: 463bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Rigidity Refresh
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 3
Racing Intercooler
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.5/7.5
Ride Height: 120/130
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: -1/-2
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 16
1st: 3.085
2nd: 2.105
3rd: 1.600
4th: 1.255
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.825
Final Gear: 3.820

Notes:
Not into understeer? Not into Audi? There's a solution to excite the family man in you, the tuned VR-4, the Mitsubishi Legnum Evo VR-460. Never lose to a teenager in a Honda at the stop lights again.

(GT4) Audi RS 6 Avant

2008-09-10T23:42:00.004+03:00

Audi RS 6 Avant

Power: 575bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 2
Racing Intercooler
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/4

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 11.0/9.0
Ride Height: 120/130
Bound: 4/4
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 3.0/2.0
Toe: 2/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 24
Final Gear: 4.100
1st: 2.870
2nd: 1.870
3rd: 1.385
4th: 1.070
5th: 0.845
6th: 0.660

LSD:
Initial: 10/15
Acceleration: 15/20
Deceleration: 5/10

Notes:
(Based on the 2009 model) The car that makes European dads sweat. No weight reductions, remember this is a wagon. If you stripped it out it wouldn't serve its purpose. It does understeer, but it can lap the Ring just 7 seconds slower then the CTR2 with a 7:25.

(GT4) Mitsubishi 3000GT MR

2008-09-10T23:36:00.005+03:00

Mitsubishi 3000GT MR (J) '98

Power: 334bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Sports Exhaust
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S2 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/8.0
Ride Height: 116/116
Bound: 2/3
Rebound: 6/8
Camber: 1.5/1.5
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 8
1st: 3.000
2nd: 2.020
3rd: 1.520
4th: 1.220
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.810
Final Gear: 4.000

(GT4) Honda Integra Type R

2008-09-10T23:27:00.004+03:00

Honda Integra Type R (DC5)

Power: 253bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 2
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/7.0
Ride Height: 120/125
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.5/2.0
Toe: 2/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 5
1st: 3.230
2nd: 2.250
3rd: 1.800
4th: 1.490
5th: 1.240
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 4.100

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 35
Deceleration: 5

(GT4) Mine's Skyline GT-R N1 V-spec

2008-06-25T21:12:00.001+03:00

Mine's Skyline GT-R N1 V-spec

Power: 630bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
FC Transmission
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/10.0
Ride Height: 95/105
Bound: 4/3
Rebound: 10/8
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 3/4

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 13
1st: 3.225
2nd: 2.200
3rd: 1.610
4th: 1.240
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.810
Final Gear: 3.570

Notes:
As much as I'd rather say the best AWD ever was an Impreza, the truth is few AWDs will ever be as good as the GT-R, and this Mine's GTR is all the more fun for being such a handful. Bloody fast too. More info here.

(GT4) BMW 120d

2008-06-25T21:02:00.004+03:00

BMW 120d

Power: 273bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 3
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/7.0
Ride Height: 135/150
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 4/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 15
1st: 3.070
2nd: 2.065
3rd: 1.600
4th: 1.260
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.770
Final Gear: 3.150

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
I asked what could possibly be better then a Zonda, or Cien, and this is the answer. Okay I admit it isn't "better" but it is diesel powered, and I believe that diesel is a good fuel for daily use. Imagine a car that could get you to 150mph, compete with Evo's and Impreza's, but still get 30mpg. A car that could be fun to drive, and save you some money. Now that is a car I could love. More info here.

(GT4) Peugeot 206 RC

2008-06-25T00:00:00.004+03:00

Peugeot 206 RC

Power: 224bhp

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: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/5.0
Ride Height: 140/155
Bound: 2/3
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 20
1st: 3.000
2nd: 1.955
3rd: 1.490
4th: 1.210
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.820
Final Gear: 4.140

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
Peugeot won the vote for best FWD, so here is the 206 RC tuned. More info here.

Last Setups...

2008-06-17T23:50:00.005+03:00

As the days get longer, my days left here in Northern Europe grow shorter. I'll miss living here, but at the same time it will be nice to be in the States. This means too that I wont have a copy of GT4 to play, and at this point I might just wait for GT5 to come out, so I figure it is time to post the last three setups of GT4. I wanted to post cars that aren't just good cars, but astounding ones. For these last 3 setups I wanted to post the best RWD, FWD, and AWD, car I could get, and I mean the very best, and I have all three cars ready...

I didn't come to my decision easily. While I had a clear choice in my mind for AWD, I had three cars in mind for RWD. The Cadillac Cien, Pagani Zonda, and the ___ ____. The Cien and Zonda are both very interesting cars in very different ways. The American Cien has an engine that seems like it should be from Italy; while the Italian Zonda has a German engine that seems like it should be from America. The Zonda's Merk engine, with it's best power around 6,000rpm, does have it's advantages however. You needn't down shift so often with the Zonda, and because of it's torque and power curve it can be geared to have a short first 5 gears for acceleration, and still have plenty of torque for a longer 6th gear. The Zonda was a close second to the car I ended up choosing, and the Cien a close 3rd. I think the Cien was actually much better then the Zonda, but the Cien being a concept car was in a way disqualified. The Cien has a great engine, and is wonderful to drive, but I am more pleased by the amount of work that went into making the Zonda as good as the Cien. So what car could possibly be better then a Cadillac Cien, or Pagani Zonda? Find out come the 25th, in the mean time check out the Zonda, and Cien setups in the GT4 setups blog.

Kaid~

I'm also going to go through all my old setups and enter the information into my new posting format so they will be easier to understand, I may also update some of them while I am doing this. Any setups with major changes will be listed with "(update)" after the name of the car, while most of the cars may have minor changes to the setups.

(GT4) Pagani Zonda C12S 7.3

2008-06-17T17:59:00.005+03:00

Pagani Zonda C12S 7.3

Power: 584bhp

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

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/2

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.5/11.5
Ride Height: 75/65
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 2.0/0.5
Toe: 0/1
Stabilizers: 3/4

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 14
1st: 3.040
2nd: 2.025
3rd: 1.550
4th: 1.240
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.825
Final Gear: 3.425

LSD:
Initial: 10
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 30

Notes:
Click here.

(GT4) Cadillac Cien

2008-06-17T17:56:00.002+03:00

Cadillac Cien

Power: 798bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Brake Balance Controller
FC Transmission
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.0/12.0
Ride Height: 110/120
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 4/4

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 14
1st: 4.461
2nd: 2.970
3rd: 2.275
4th: 1.805
5th: 1.460
6th: 1.180
Final Gear: 3.070

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 35
Deceleration: 25

Notes:
Click here.

Screen Shots

2008-06-17T11:38:00.008+03:00

Here's some screen shots that either themselves, or the cars, just didn't make the cut.

All screen shots created with GT4.

Kaid~

(GT4) Toyota Yaris RS Turbo

2008-06-16T23:00:00.007+03:00

Toyota Yaris RS Turbo

Power: 207bhp

Parts:
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Computer Equip
Turbo Stage 2
Sports Intercooler
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.0/4.5
Ride Height: 110/120
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 10/6
Camber: 2.0/2.0
Toe: -1/-1
Stabilizers: 1/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 7
1st: 2.650
2nd: 1.900
3rd: 1.510
4th: 1.225
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.820
Final Gear: 3.950

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 5

(GT4) Lotus Elise 111R

2008-06-16T22:05:00.003+03:00

Lotus Elise 111R

Power: 214bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Sports Exhaust
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Double Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/8.0
Ride Height: 115/120
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 6/10
Camber: 0.4/0.2
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 7
1st: 3.810
2nd: 2.605
3rd: 1.975
4th: 1.560
5th: 1.255
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 4.220

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 25

(GT4) Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo

2008-06-16T22:00:00.004+03:00

Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo

Power: 287bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Refresh
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 1
Racing Intercooler
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
VCD

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 5/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.0/4.0
Ride Height: 120/130
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 8/5
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 8
1st: 3.620
2nd: 2.730
3rd: 2.015
4th: 1.600
5th: 1.300
6th: 1.040
Final Gear: 3.110

VCD: 30

(GT4) Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg ZR

2008-05-22T23:56:00.002+03:00

Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg ZR

Power: 230bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 2
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Rigidity Refresh
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 2
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
Rear Wing

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/5.0
Ride Height: 134/136
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 4
1st: 3.300
2nd: 2.340
3rd: 1.790
4th: 1.445
5th: 1.195
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 3.980

LSD:
Initial: 30
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 6

Downforce: 8/12

Ballast:
Ballast weight: 16
Location: 40

(GT4) Subaru Impreza Coupe R STi Ver.VI

2008-05-22T23:55:00.005+03:00

Subaru Impreza Coupe R STi Ver.VI

Power: 327bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Sports Intercooler
Computer Equip
Close Transmission (optional chioce)
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 / Dirt Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/5.0
Ride Height: 130/140
Bound: 2/3
Rebound: 9/4
Camber: 2.2/1.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/1

(use stock VCD) VCD: 35

Notes:
For the STi the close gearing is usually good enough.

This setup can be used with the 22B, but the stock gearbox should be left on the 22B. Also ride height on the 22B should be 115/125 for tarmac.

Gymkhana Video:

22B images:

(GT4) Nismo Skyline GT-R S-tune (R32)

2008-05-22T23:53:00.002+03:00

Nismo Skyline GT-R S-tune (R32)

Power: 430bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
FC Transmission
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/7.0
Ride Height: 115/115
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 12
1st: 2.680
2nd: 1.840
3rd: 1.310
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.770
Final Gear: 4.170

(GT4) Nismo GT-R LM Road Going Version

2008-05-22T23:52:00.001+03:00

Nismo GT-R LM Road Going Version

Power: 433bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Turbo Stage 2
FC Transmission
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/9.0
Ride Height: 95/105
Bound: 3/1
Rebound: 8/8
Camber: 2.0/1.0
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 2/1

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 14
1st: 3.337
2nd: 2.370
3rd: 1.755
4th: 1.325
5th: 0.975
Final Gear: 3.180

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 35
Deceleration: 10

Downforce: 25/30

(GT4) Toyota Caldina GT-F (Matrix)

2008-05-22T23:50:00.007+03:00

Toyota Caldina GT-Four

Power: 324bhp

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

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/7.0
Ride Height: 125/130
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.4/1.0
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 2/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Final Gear: 3.880
Autoset: 11
1st: 3.090
2nd: 2.070
3rd: 1.560
4th: 1.230
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.850

LSD:
Initial: 15/10
Acceleration: 30/30
Deceleration: 5/15

VCD: 35

Notes:
I know it isn't the Matrix, but it reminds me of that.

(GT4) BMW 330i

2008-05-22T09:36:00.003+03:00

BMW 330i

Power: 320bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Port Polishing
Sports Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 8.0/8.0
Ride Height: 105/115
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 4/4

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 19
1st: 3.000
2nd: 2.025
3rd: 1.540
4th: 1.230
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.830
Final Gear: 3.900

LSD:
Initial: 15
Acceleration: 30
Deceleration: 10

(GT4) Citroen Xsara Rally Car (update)

2008-05-21T15:51:00.011+03:00

Citroen Xsara Rally Car

Power: 314bhp

Parts:
R1 / Dirt / Snow Tires

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 3/2

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 5.0/4.0
Ride Height: 130/140
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 10/8
Camber: 0.3/0.1
Toe: 0/0
Stabilizers: 1/2

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 5
1st: 4.000
2nd: 2.765
3rd: 2.230
4th: 1.850
5th: 1.535
6th: 1.255
Final Gear: 3.525

LSD:
Initial: 20
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 20

Downforce: 13/18 (stock)

Ballast:
Ballast weight: 40kg (about 88lbs)
Location: 0

(GT4) TVR Cerbera Speed 12

2008-05-21T12:07:00.004+03:00

TVR Cerbera Speed 12

Power: 850bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Brake Balance Controller
FC Transmission
FC LSD
FC Suspension
R3 Tires
Rear Wing

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 2/2

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 10.0/12.0
Ride Height: 80/80
Bound: 5/3
Rebound: 8/10
Camber: 2.0/0.5
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 4/4

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Final Gear: 4.000
Autoset: 12
1st: 3.325
2nd: 2.150
3rd: 1.630
4th: 1.270
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.835
Reset final gear to: 3.330

LSD:
Initial: 20
Acceleration: 40
Deceleration: 20

Downforce: 30/40

Ballast:
Ballast weight: 200kg (About 441lbs)
Location: 10

(GT4) Dodge SRT4

2008-05-20T10:37:00.002+03:00

Dodge SRT4

Power: 244bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 1
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Racing Brakes
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
FC LSD
FC Suspension
S3 Tires

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.5/5.5
Ride Height: 135/135
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/4
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 2/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 5
1st: 2.755
2nd: 1.940
3rd: 1.540
4th: 1.240
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.810
Final Gear: 3.700

LSD:
Initial: 25
Acceleration: 25
Deceleration: 10

Notes:
This car would be cool...if it didn't look like your grandmas Dodge Neon.

(GT4) Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

2008-05-19T22:34:00.000+03:00

Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

Power: 288bhp

Parts:
Rigidity Refresh
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
FC Transmission
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
VCD

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 9.0/9.0
Ride Height: 114/116
Bound: 3/2
Rebound: 8/8
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 2/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 8
1st: 2.720
2nd: 1.905
3rd: 1.400
4th: 1.060
5th: 0.820
Final Gear: 4.395

VCD: 30

(GT4) Toyota 2000GT

2008-05-19T22:33:00.002+03:00

Toyota 2000GT

Power: 237bhp

Parts:
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: 6.0/6.5
Ride Height: 125/140
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 8/8
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 1/0
Stabilizers: 3/4

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 8
1st: 2.410
2nd: 1.785
3rd: 1.290
4th: 1.000
5th: 0.790
Final Gear: 4.130

LSD:
Initial: 14
Acceleration: 32
Deceleration: 10

(GT4) VW Golf IV R32

2008-05-19T19:14:00.001+03:00

VW Golf IV R32

Power: 324bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Port Polishing
Semi-racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
NA Tuning Stage 1
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Triple-plate Clutch
Racing Flywheel
Carbon Driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
VCD

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/6.0
Ride Height: 90/95
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/8
Camber: 2.5/1.5
Toe: 2/0
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 7
1st: 2.885
2nd: 2.050
3rd: 1.540
4th: 1.230
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.790
Final Gear: 3.930

VCD: 30

(GT4) Audi A3 3.2 Quattro

2008-05-19T19:13:00.004+03:00

Audi A3 3.2 Quattro

Power: 346bhp

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

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 7.0/6.0
Ride Height: 105/110
Bound: 3/3
Rebound: 8/6
Camber: 2.2/1.6
Toe: 1/-1
Stabilizers: 4/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 5
1st: 2.950
2nd: 2.035
3rd: 1.545
4th: 1.235
5th: 1.000
6th: 0.800
Final Gear: 4.000

VCD: 30

(GT4) Suzuki Alto Works Sports Limited '97

2008-05-19T19:08:00.004+03:00

Suzuki Alto Works Sports Limited '97

Power: 123bhp

Parts:
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Refresh (if possible)
Rigidity Increase (rollcage)
Port Polishing
Engine Balancing
Racing Exhaust
Racing Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Turbo Stage 3
Racing Intercooler
Computer Equip
FC Transmission
Twin-plate Clutch
Semi-racing Flywheel
Carbon driveshaft
FC Suspension
S3 Tires
VCD

Brake Controller:
Brakes: 4/3

Suspension:
Spring Rate: 6.0/5.5
Ride Height: 116/126
Bound: 2/2
Rebound: 6/4
Camber: 2.0/1.5
Toe: 0/-1
Stabilizers: 3/3

Transmission (set the transmission in the order that is listed):
Autoset: 4
1st: 3.300
2nd: 2.440
3rd: 1.895
4th: 1.550
5th: 1.275
6th: 1.000
Final Gear: 4.350

VCD: 30