PS3 - Gran Turismo

Alchemy · 05-01-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Thanks for the advice! I think I'll just get that for now and see how it goes.

Thanks MC and Alchemy, rep coming your way

Another thing to consider is how you set it up ZMan. I know not everyone has the money to throw away on driving setups. But, how the wheel is mounted and how your seating makes all the difference. I have a similar setup as MC and while it wasnt cheap it makes the experience all the better. If you are handy, like Eric, you can even build your own.

ZMan8 · 05-01-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Another thing to consider is how you set it up ZMan. I know not everyone has the money to throw away on driving setups. But, how the wheel is mounted and how your seating makes all the difference. I have a similar setup as MC and while it wasnt cheap it makes the experience all the better. If you are handy, like Eric, you can even build your own.

Yeah eventually I want to get a setup like you guys. Any recommended seats/stand combos?

Btw I'm adding you guys so we can follow eachothers progress

Zaggeron · 05-02-2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Yeah eventually I want to get a setup like you guys. Any recommended seats/stand combos?

Btw I'm adding you guys so we can follow eachothers progress

The DFFGR is a good wheel and cheap, but there is no clutch pedal. The G27 is quite a step up. If you need Xbox compatibility the Fanatec CSR wheel and pedal combo is excellent, but pricey. I use the Playseat Revolution -- a good seat, but others are nice as well. Earlier in this thread there was some pictures of some home built rigs.

Isamu · 05-01-2012, 08:36 PM

I wish I had room for a sweet setup... ;(

Eric · 05-02-2012, 10:49 AM

I bought a refurbished G27 directly from Logitech.com for $199. It was missing a plastic screw so they ended up just sending me a new G27.

ZMan8 · 05-02-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric

I bought a refurbished G27 directly from Logitech.com for $199. It was missing a plastic screw so they ended up just sending me a new G27.

new g27 is $240 on amazon

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

For $50 the DFGT is a STEAL!!! Prob the best $50 you will ever spend.

I am very happy with the price, 56.25 after tax.

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Originally Posted by Eric

Just build your own chassis. I spend around $100 building mine.

I would still need to find a seat and my only complaint would be portability, but I may consider it as a "summer project"

Alchemy · 05-02-2012, 10:51 AM

For $50 the DFGT is a STEAL!!! Prob the best $50 you will ever spend.

ZMan8 · 05-02-2012, 11:01 AM

so how you guys like the first 2 rounds. I have done all 5 events in round 1, and 1 event in round 2.

Alchemy · 05-02-2012, 11:05 AM

Just did round 1 and some of 2. The academy is way dif than last year with all these drivers licence like tests this time around. Get me to the time trials!!

ZMan8 · 05-02-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Just did round 1 and some of 2. The academy is way dif than last year with all these drivers licence like tests this time around. Get me to the time trials!!

Yeah I noticed that too, the good news is i got gold so far on all of them on my first try except for one which took 2 tries. Time isn't really important until last round though right? You just have to keep getting at least bronze.

Alchemy · 05-02-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Yeah I noticed that too, the good news is i got gold so far on all of them on my first try except for one which took 2 tries. Time isn't really important until last round though right? You just have to keep getting at least bronze.

Not positive on whats gonna count for what.

ZMan8 · 05-02-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Not positive on whats gonna count for what.

From playstation blog:

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The last stage of this eight-week competition will serve as the finale—Round 8, Event 5—where it all boils down to one FINAL online time trial challenge. Only the fastest lap times will go up on the national leader boards, so in order to move up in the rankings, you must continually improve your performance. Take all the key driving techniques that you have acquired from each of the trials, and unleash them in Round 8, Event 5. Your performance here will determine if you have what it takes to move on to the GT Academy 2012 National Finals.

So it seems like we will be doing events like round 1 and 2 up until round 8, event 5. Event 5 will be the time trial that actually matters for ranking.

Alchemy · 05-02-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

From playstation blog:

So it seems like we will be doing events like round 1 and 2 up until round 8, event 5. Event 5 will be the time trial that actually matters for ranking.

Huh, interesting.

Eric · 05-02-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Yeah I noticed that too, the good news is i got gold so far on all of them on my first try except for one which took 2 tries. Time isn't really important until last round though right? You just have to keep getting at least bronze.

The rounds were actually very easy to get the gold in. You can check your records and ranking on the website GT Academy 2012

Here are my times:

Round 1-1: 0:30.448
Round 1-2: 0:29.857
Round 1-3: 0:27.964
Round 1-4: 0:28.630
Round 1-5: 0:38.424

I'll do round 2 tonight.

ZMan8 · 05-02-2012, 12:17 PM

Round 1-1: 0:30.591
Round 1-2: 0:29.946
Round 1-3: 0:28.061
Round 1-4: 0:29.108
Round 1-5: 0:38.621

Round 2-1: 0:53.958

05-02-2012, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Eric Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Norton, Massachusetts Posts: 448 Drives: in the fast lane. Rep Power: 16	I bought a refurbished G27 directly from Logitech.com for $199. It was missing a plastic screw so they ended up just sending me a new G27. __________________ PSN ID: GTP_EricW

05-02-2012, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	For $50 the DFGT is a STEAL!!! Prob the best $50 you will ever spend. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

05-02-2012, 11:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	so how you guys like the first 2 rounds. I have done all 5 events in round 1, and 1 event in round 2. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

05-02-2012, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	Just did round 1 and some of 2. The academy is way dif than last year with all these drivers licence like tests this time around. Get me to the time trials!! __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

05-02-2012, 12:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Round 1-1: 0:30.591 Round 1-2: 0:29.946 Round 1-3: 0:28.061 Round 1-4: 0:29.108 Round 1-5: 0:38.621 Round 2-1: 0:53.958 __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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