26 September 2008

(GT4) BMW M5

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

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.

17 September 2008

(GT4) Toyota Celica GT-Four

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)

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.

16 September 2008

Gran Turismo 4 (GT4) Car Setups

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.
  • 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

11 September 2008

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

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.

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

10 September 2008

(GT4) Cusco Subaru Impreza

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

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

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

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

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