18 April 2009

(GT4) Nissan 350Z

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)

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.

15 April 2009

(GT4) Dodge Viper GTS

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

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.

06 April 2009

(GT4) Aston Martin DB9

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.

05 April 2009

(GT4) Alfa Romeo GT

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.

01 April 2009

April 1st Special

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.

20 March 2009

(GT4) RUF BTR

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.


28 February 2009

(GT4) Dodge Charger R/T

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

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

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

18 February 2009

(GT4) RUF RGT

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.

17 February 2009

(GT4) Lancia Stratos

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.

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(GT4) Ford RS200

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









15 February 2009

(GT4) Renault Mégane R26R

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.

14 February 2009

(GT4) Toyota Trueno

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