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Old 05-30-2012, 08:23 PM   #274
gizmotron2030
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Originally Posted by UnforgivenWRX View Post
QFT, GT5 is a horrible "simulator." I own both systems and to me Forza 4 is the closer comparison. GT5 has waaaay too much understeer on every vehicle. I find Forza lets the back end break loose in a much more progressive manner and much more similar to reality. Both games are negligable on accuracy of the track, however Forza's start line is closer to the real one. One thing they both don't show you is the speed limited areas, there are two, the main straight is speed limited close after the end bridge(the one with AUDI plastered all over it, but it is just a bare metal gantry in Forza) at 130kph graduating down till the exit and there is a second entrance near I think its Adenau that is likewise limited. I say its limited, but I have been overtaken at way over the limit so I feel like no one cares about that one.

Another thing to keep in mind, if it is a busy day there will be tons of spectators all along the course which tempts people to show their ass, the main area being Brennchen. Its a good idea to keep your head on a swivel around these portions of the track as they are common places for localized cautions. Also, be mindful of bikes, and much slower traffic. Last time I was out there we had rediculous Porsche GT3/2 RS, and a few high power GT-Rs as well as people lapping in Priuses (priusii?) Don't be like that guy in the CR-V...come back with your scoob and more importantly you in one piece. They don't call her the Green Hell for nothing...
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Originally Posted by brranger View Post
Subaru=understeer

J/k. I know what u mean on realistic handling. Which is why i dont concern about that portion of the game. It would prob be cool if sony put out a tourist version of the race. Where u drive just like u would going there with bikes and slow traffic and the random rich guy in his gt3 rs.

I had a close call there last summer with a ambulance pull in on the track and I slowed down and the gt3rs did not and almost brought a porsche home in my trunk.

9 out of 10 bikes will be in your way holding you back and slowing u down mid turn. I rarely got passed by bikes. Its always a car that cost 4 times my wrx or a track only car
Are there instructors available to ride with you on the ring or is it pretty much sink or swim, i.e. go out there on your own for your first time?
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