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Sebastian Grant
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soarer TT

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Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 01:59 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The U.S. The Australian Distributer always sells out before the shipment even lands. I think there was only $20 difference anyway.
David Tra
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Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 02:12 pm, by:  David Tra (Bookie) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Oh ok. I checked the US site and they are all sold out lol

Looks like ill place an order from england.

Im hearing stories of the 2nd gear not engaging at launching? I did not understand what they were talking about.

With the H pad.... Where is first and second? are they aligned vertically like a normal gear box? im confused
Sebastian Grant
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Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 02:18 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes mate, that's right. The problem is with engaging second from first. You have to do it very slowly. People on gt5 forum believe polyphony did I deliberately because logitech didn't want to play ball regarding firmware. The paddles still work just fine though.
Sebastian Grant
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Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 02:49 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Also, you can order the stand from eBay.
David Tra
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Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 03:20 pm, by:  David Tra (Bookie) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I decided to bite the bullet Seb and dish out for one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Next-Level-Racing-GTxtreme-Cockpit-simulator-GT5-G27_W0QQitemZ120649781151QQc ategoryZ162003QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLV I%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5240688478535506504
Sebastian Grant
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Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 03:41 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That's the one my mate has. It's great but you do get very sweaty in it, I'd prefer it to be in velour. Also, don't get the optional monitor stand as it's not very sturdy and the monitor moves all over the place. Other than that it is quite sturdy although if I were to buy one I'd probably stiffen up the gear selector stand somehow. Other than it's a great kit. The seat slides back and forth easily and the peddles are at a great angle and can also be adjusted. If I had the space I'd get one for sure.

What's your psn id?
David Tra
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Monday, November 29, 2010 - 11:02 am, by:  David Tra (Bookie) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Seb,
What is the steering bracket like with full force feedback?

sookie888 :-)
I havnt logged on in a while lol. I will this weekend
Sebastian Grant
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Monday, November 29, 2010 - 11:43 am, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It wobbles also but it's not too bad. The other thing you might want to do is install a handbrake to the seat for drifting. Search ( handbrake g27 ) on YouTube for a tutorial.
Mike Beck
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Monday, November 29, 2010 - 08:56 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It's quite fun actually, been playing it at my mates. MUST BUY !
Ali Saeed
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WA
UZZ31

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 02:52 am, by:  Ali Saeed (Ali) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

just bought mine today..5 hours to go before i gotta work..5 hours of gt5??
Mike Beck
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 11:28 am, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Chances are you will forget to go to work!
Allan Langford
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 05:24 pm, by:  Allan Langford (Allan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

just got home, check email, check forums.. now play GT5 till midnight :-)

Major_Packetloss if anyone wants a race
Mike Beck
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 07:11 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Can anyone recommend the best LCD/Plasma TV for GT5? I've seen the game on a few different ones, most recently a 40" Samsung and noticed a lot of flicker and harsh detailing on certain things... like fences. I assume its a TV issue?
David Tra
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 08:08 pm, by:  David Tra (Bookie) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

one of those 3d tv's Mike.

I found a stand for those who are wanting one. They are based in Sydney.

http://www.gamesmen.com.au/catalog/rennsport-wheel-stand-by-fanatec-p-27779.html?osCsid=om48l0aonq3q aledb552l5nkb6
Sebastian Grant
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 09:11 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Get the wheel stand pro! Mine turned up today and it's as sturdy as a brick wall. 10 times sturdier than my mates racing seat. Fully adjustable and folds up quite easily. I couldn't be happier.

Besides the fact of it being the greatest sim game I ever, I love the attention to detail with this game. With the in car view racing the amg merc in the special stage you see the driver go to grab another gear before you have to change but if your in a feisty part that requires both hands on the wheel due to feedback he keeps them both on the wheel. My mate has the reamimiya rx7 and it has a power fc on the dash plus a boost gauge that actually goes into vacuum etc! It's the little details that make this game so good to me, I really think this is going to be the end if my social life for me especially when I get a 3d tv.

Mike, if you plan on getting a 3d tv for gt5 do not get a Sony. Believe it or not some of them (not sure which ones) have been rated as the worst 3d tvs for 3d gt5, how ironic. Panasonic followed by samsung have been rated the best. Also, don't get anything below 50 inches if you want to play in 3d mode.

Has anyone done the lotus challenge on the top gear test track? If that's what a lotus handles like in real life I feel sorry for anyone who has one. I think polyphony has given it a really bad wrap. If the game is right (doubt it) my soarer could run rings around it.
David Tra
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 09:32 pm, by:  David Tra (Bookie) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I havnt played it since last week. In the process of moving houses.But been thinking about it for a while now. I refuse to play this game with control pad! No hand brake feature for g25 :-(

Are you using the clutch Seb?
Sebastian Grant
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 09:40 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm only using the clutch when I'm in a easy race or drifting. It is a massive advantage using the paddles inntime trials which is what I'm concentrating on now.

You can do the handbrake mod with the g25 steering wheel. It's just basically wiring a switch onto the circle button and working that with a handbrake, simple really.
Allan Langford
TryHard
Vic
UZZ31

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 10:35 pm, by:  Allan Langford (Allan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm having some serious under-steer issues with my Turbo A 88 supra... :-(

spending ALOT of time between settings and the track...
Aaron Casey
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Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 09:46 am, by:  Aaron Casey (Blownminiturbo) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yeah i got gold in both top gear test track so far... Took a few goes to get used to the ass trying to overtake the front as soon as you try corner.... For about 10 tries i thought it was one lap so was full on kamikaze to try get in front then got to a stage i was able to beat them by about 4 seconds aslong as none of them randomly hit the brakes and nudged me into disqualification haha

At the moment im having difficulty keeping tyres to my 800hp 454 chavelle...
I find the hardest thing so far is waiting for the right cars to come up in the used cars so you can do some of the races.

Anyone doing much with b spec?
I find my guy is well.... Retarded... ive got him to level 9 and with a race against civics he still cant win with something fully modified handles perfect and has 3 times the horsepower than the cars he is racing haha

i also find im buying random imports just cause i dont know if they will come back around in the used cars. So if it wasnt for that i would be further along.
Sean Routledge
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Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 12:46 pm, by:  Sean Routledge (Stircrazy) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Can anyone comment on how this game compares to Forza 3? Looks like I may need a PS3?
Sebastian Grant
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Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 01:10 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It doesn't, it's ten times better. Seriously.
Garion Gibson
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Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 02:53 pm, by:  Garion Gibson (Gordy) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a monaro that was doing 10 secs better on laps @498hp then what its doing now @710hp, Any tips on how to set the suspension so that it gets some traction?

I have a replay saved of it drifting every corner in a single race that looks fair mad, anyone know if it can be exported?
Paul Knox
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Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 03:27 pm, by:  Paul Knox (Surreal) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

So far I have to say I'm dissappointed!!!

I would even go far as to say that the Handling dynamics in the Prologue are better than the Game ?

Also this has been aimed at the USA market ?? whats with all the NASCAR cars?
Surely one or 2 is enough , I mean really.

I get the impression some of the cars have been added because the Game developers have started accepting donations "BRIBES" to have certain cars included ?

Very dissappointed after how many years now ? seems like 3 or 4 years in development.
Sebastian Grant
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Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 03:43 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What? Are we playing same game? Do you use a steering wheel Paul?

I'm sure that they have been paid to include some cars but who cares?
Jason Cheah
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Sunday, December 05, 2010 - 09:53 pm, by:  Jason Cheah (Freaky) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Not sure what you mean Paul; I have both games and GT5 rocks...

Much more realistic, and the clutch pedal implementation is fantastic. Shift time is definitely dependent on the driver, plus the fact that you can stall the car if you select the wrong gear or not enough rpm is so damn awesome.

I know its nothing to do with driving but its just so cool.

Using G27 bolted on a dedicated wheel rack with separate gear shifter mount beside the left thigh and a JZA80 Supra Seat.
Paul Knox
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Monday, December 06, 2010 - 12:08 pm, by:  Paul Knox (Surreal) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It's just I played GT4 for so long, then such a long wait for this , and the prologue seemed more realistic , GT5 seems to have been sterilized again to make it more a game than a simulator which is what the prologue seemed to suggest.

Played it for last 5 days , now wondering whether I'll actually buy it ?

This itself seems strange to me, after my GT4 addiction.

too long a wait , to much hype and build up ,and now , it's errrrr, just another game ?

Just my 2c.
Sebastian Grant
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Monday, December 06, 2010 - 12:18 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Have you tried playing it with ALL the driver aids turned off? They have put stupid aids in the game I guess for people who just want to have a bt of a drive around and not a full simulator type game. With everything turned off it's about as realistic as it can get I think.

On another note my mate has just bought a soarer on gt5 and I remember in the old game it used to tell you what day it is in the game so you could go online and find out what day a car will turn up at the used car showroom. I can't find a day counter in the game, does anyone know if there is one?
Aiden Cheese
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Monday, December 06, 2010 - 05:20 pm, by:  Aiden Cheese (Chillpen) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Paul Knox wrote on Monday, December 06, 2010 - 12:08 pm:

It's just I played GT4 for so long, then such a long wait for this , and the prologue seemed more realistic , GT5 seems to have been sterilized again to make it more a game than a simulator which is what the prologue seemed to suggest.


What?

This contradicts almost every review, every person, and my own experience with the game.

:s

You're not TOO used to GT4 are you?
Paul Knox
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Tuesday, December 07, 2010 - 01:13 pm, by:  Paul Knox (Surreal) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Could be Aiden ?, maybe I was just expecting something different.

Although I played GT4 for years , and never got more than 95% complete , yet had about 50 cars ,and millions in cash.

After 5 days , I have a probably done 60% and I'm happy with just driving the TG Test track , and nurbergring ?

yes it's a step up on GT4 , but the car selection and 4 year wait , has left me dissappointed thats all.

Can't please everyone I guess.
Good game didn't seem impressed last night !!!
David Tra
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Tuesday, December 07, 2010 - 03:16 pm, by:  David Tra (Bookie) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tips on getting gold for top gear track?
And how to drive properly? I keep spinning out. Maybe I should turn on driving assist? Just bought the m5. Wooo big spender!!!
Justin Camilleri
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Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 01:22 am, by:  Justin Camilleri (Just) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This is very cool! Maybe custom made, I am not sure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD4e8C332o8
Damian Ware
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UZZ32

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Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 07:57 am, by:  Damian Ware (Frozenpod) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

A company in VIC was making them or there own version of it.

Really cool but dam expensive.
Gary Poloskei
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Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 12:51 pm, by:  Gary Poloskei (Mikrucio) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

GT5 sux the big one.
Biggest disappointment ever.
I suggest you all snap your game discs and mail them to japan.
Good thing my house mate bought and not me.
coz those idiots arent getting my money.
Joshua Rao
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Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 02:24 pm, by:  Joshua Rao (Soaren1) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

doesnt that thing move excessively
Sebastian Grant
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Thursday, December 09, 2010 - 03:24 pm, by:  Sebastian Grant (Saabg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What exactly are you disappointed with Gary and name other games that are better in the areas you're unhappy with.

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