Gran Turismo 5 [Archive]

NSXGB

22-11-2010, 12:15 PM

I have it on pre-order with Amazon. I read that the release date was 24th so I'm hoping to get it late this week?

My PlayStation Network identity is markc555 if anyone fancies a race or two :)

Cheers

Mark

I preordered mine with Play & they sent me an email last Friday telling me it had been dispatched...Hopefully it's on the Welcome mat right now...

nobby

22-11-2010, 12:44 PM

Unlikely

the official launch date is 24/11

after all this time, i think sony would be quite strict re this

gonna nip up the town during lunch and pre order this in one of the shops so i can pick it up on wed

i dont really play much games on the PS3 as i use it mainly for Blu Ray and streaming video but this game has been pissing me about for over 2yrs now and i really want to have a go at it :)

when i get my copy and anyone wants to hook up online my ID is nobby8628!

lets hope the NSX is available as an option! :D

I preordered mine with Play & they sent me an email last Friday telling me it had been dispatched...Hopefully it's on the Welcome mat right now...

markc

22-11-2010, 04:31 PM

I received an email today from Amazon that my copy of GT5 has been dispatched, so I should get it on Wednesday i.e. the official launch day.

Borrowed a copy of GT5 Prologue today... best get my thumbs limbered up in readiness :)

Cheers

Mark

NSXGB

22-11-2010, 09:01 PM

You are right Nobby, apparently it's scheduled to come on Wednesday still. Shame I'm not at work weds am...

JQD84983

23-11-2010, 05:56 PM

Finally. Been really looking forward to this. Will get a copy this weekend. My ID is NSX_Monkey. Though TBH Call of Duty Black OPs takes some putting down!

markc

23-11-2010, 07:14 PM

It was on the doorstep when I got in from work today :)

Right I'm off to do me some GT5'ing :cool:

Mark

nobby

24-11-2010, 02:08 PM

just picked my copy up from the shop this lunch time but have to wait till i get home :(

was tagged teamed into buying the steering wheel and pedal set up. at POS you had the option to purchase for 15 squid of RRP ... so i relented and bought it ... SUCKERED! :laugh:

let us know if the NSX is avialable for choice

I can see quite a bit of my life being wasted on this one! ;)

markc

24-11-2010, 07:38 PM

NSX's are available both new and secondhand but you won't be able to afford one for a while.

I'm working my way through the "Beginners" and "Amateur" series in GT mode. Bought a Civic Type R (EK) as my first car :)

I've watched the opening titles/credits several times now... epic :cool:

Cheers

Mark

nobby

24-11-2010, 10:51 PM

Not keen on the music .... Way too jazz like for me but the opening sequence is super cool

jaffaz32

26-11-2010, 02:14 PM

Got it and disapointed.

Justin

26-11-2010, 07:00 PM

Not keen on the music .... Way too jazz like for me but the opening sequence is super cool

Jazz? JAZZ????

GT5 with a Jazz soundtrack? Order placed... oh man this'll be sweet

http://www.tomorrowland.org/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/09/blue_note_collage.jpg

nobby

26-11-2010, 09:00 PM

Ohh, Dear Lord

:(

Jazz? JAZZ????

GT5 with a Jazz soundtrack? Order placed... oh man this'll be sweet

http://www.tomorrowland.org/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/09/blue_note_collage.jpg

Justin

28-11-2010, 11:00 AM

Righto chaps, I've bought the whole shooting match, will give you a shout once it all arrives and I get my username and stuff sorted.

Nobby, you'll be pleased to know that I went for the "cars and jazz" special edition :cool:

http://www.amiright.com/album-covers/images/album-Donald-Byrd-A-New-Perspective.jpg

gumball

28-11-2010, 09:46 PM

Nice game, beating ferraris and Lamborghinis in my tuned up NSX-R. :bigsmile:

markc

30-11-2010, 09:55 AM

Nice game, beating ferraris and Lamborghinis in my tuned up NSX-R. :bigsmile:

How'd you get that already :cool: Playing day and night per chance?

Mark

gumball

30-11-2010, 12:58 PM

How'd you get that already :cool: Playing day and night per chance?

Mark

Got it ages ago :embarassed:, just bought a Rabrig superGT NSX too. :D

A bit of a gap in work..

nobby

30-11-2010, 01:52 PM

obviously, they're about 7-900,000 credits! :eek:

jeezz,you are doing some hrs on that mate!

i'm still trying to get enuff money to buy a used NSX!

made a real boo-boo for the classic races ... bought an ole honda with 44bhp ... cost we nearly 100k of credits to get it up to 90bhp! still cant win a race with it so had to buy a 79 civic and mod it to deth instead

so low in funds ... at this stage will go to dealer and buy an NSX-R in Indy Yellow for the 116k ask price when i get the funds! :)

Got it ages ago :embarassed:, just bought a Rabrig superGT NSX too. :D

A bit of a gap in work..

JQD84983

30-11-2010, 06:45 PM

How'd you get that already :cool: Playing day and night per chance?

Mark

Can you not import the cars gained from GT5 Prologue? Hoping so already got a type R NSX

Justin

30-11-2010, 06:51 PM

Just setting up the ps3 now!

Username "jippsum"

NSXGB

01-12-2010, 09:51 AM

Can you not import the cars gained from GT5 Prologue? Hoping so already got a type R NSX

Would be interested to know that as well, would kick ass in my F1 Ferrari....and have a shed load of credits.
Don't think you can though....

gumball

01-12-2010, 10:11 AM

Nope, can't bring in cars from prologue, only from the PSP game.

markc

01-12-2010, 10:11 AM

I only borrowed Prolgue for a few days, just to get my thumbs "in", so I don't have any decent cars in there. Now if you could import from GT4 I'd have some serious kit at my disposal :)

Cheers

Mark

gumball

02-12-2010, 03:57 PM

One Acura + race conversion. = :bigsmile:
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z148/gumball3ooo/FujiSpeedwayF_1.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z148/gumball3ooo/FujiSpeedwayF.jpg

NSXGB

02-12-2010, 07:27 PM

Great pics, if I had to be critical towards the GT5 NSX creation, they have not got the 'Euro Smile' right...:rolleyes:

markc

20-12-2010, 09:59 PM

Slow (snow) day on Sunday so I had me some quality GT5 time.

Started with a bit of GT Mode and earned enough money to buy a secondhand 1997 NSX Type S (IOP), identical to my own car, and a 2004 NSX (LBB). Saved them as Favourites and then went to Arcade mode.

Raced both the NSX's with no modifications multiple times at Le Mans on the 2009 circuit with no chicanes. In my hands on a good clean lap the Type S is on average 7 seconds a lap quicker (4min 27sec) than the 2004 car (4min 34secs). Also the Type S pulls 170mph on the main straight while the 2004 will only pull 167mph. The Type S is more tail happy though, especially on braking/lift off and I've ended up in the barriers more than a few times.

I'm going to earn some more money and buy a early car and a NSX-R and see how they compare.

Also raced some of the standard Arcade cars...
Audi R8 V8 - 4min 14sec, 185mph
BMW M3 Coupe (e92) - 4min 18sec, 183mph
Lexus ISF - 4min 15sec, 186mph
Aston DB9 - 4min 16sec, 184mph

Yes, I know I've got too much time on my hands :) Anyone fancy corroborating those times?

Cheers

Mark

NSXGB

21-12-2010, 07:34 AM

gumball

21-12-2010, 10:23 AM

Got around 250mph out of my little Toyota. :)

markc

21-12-2010, 10:26 AM

Will have a go in my Type S Zero and let you know...

A question; what's the deal with the B Spec licence? Is it like the motor racing version of Football Manager all the way through? If so, it's going to be left well alone....

I haven't got that far into the game yet. I'm yet to complete the A Spec "Professional level and am at level 12.

Bought a 1991 Acura NSX (Berlina Black), a 1999 S Zero (Quantum(?) Gray) and a 2002 NSX-R (New Formula Red) last night. Managed one race in the '91. Seems to lap in about 4min 39sec and tops out at 164mph.

I'll be out in the S Zero and NSX-R this evening but my guess is that they'll lap in just over and just under 4mins 20sec respectively :)

Cheers

Mark

Justin

21-12-2010, 11:16 PM

...earned enough money to buy a secondhand 1997 NSX Type S (IOP), identical to my own car

I bought a 97 NSX (unlike the S2000, they don't do a euro version so I picked USDM over JDM to retain the black canopy) and then bought the same type-S so as to acquire IOP to paint my car...

BUT when I sold the Type-S (sorry Mark!), I can no longer use my IOP-painted NSX. It's still in the garage, I can bring its details up and even see a demo with it, but I can't select it. :doh:

So beware, if you repaint any car make sure you hang on to the donor that the colour came from... or else you're stuffed :cry:

Boomin33

22-12-2010, 09:32 AM

going into Reading today for a Christmas lunch... figure I'll pick up a copy for the wife for Christmas. wonder what the chances are of finding a copy right now?

nobby

22-12-2010, 11:16 AM

you should be OK mate, a lot of copies available as pre-owned already. I guess a lot of punters think it has not been worth the wait after all.

As for me I am enjoying it, but I olny play it when I can. Not on it constantly so when i do play i kill a few hours

did everybody get the 600MB download done yet?
took close to an hour for it to install and update my PS3. I let it run during last night's new series of Top Gear

It adds a 'seasonal event' and cars on, plus there is loadsa credits to be earned. It only runs till early january so get plenty of game time in to earn some serious cash!!! :)

the new events are tricky enough. I have done a couple on my stint last nite. Got 2nd in the 1st race as i bought a fiat 500, but the 1st place guy is way out front. :no:

the 2nd race involves buying a CR-Z and racing in Japan, again my best result for this so far is 4th but i am really close to getting 3rd spot ... these are tuff challenges and even for such low rankings you get a good amount of credits ... so will help buying, modifying an NSX-R down the line!!

Be careful when modding your cars for these new events, read the entry requirements, you cant mess too much with power output or weight reduction, so makes it that more difficult. :eek:

you are able to pick up a pick up truck in the seasonal car dealership so make sure you buy that to help finish off the events in Ametuer level folks.

Enjoy, should kill a few hrs over the Crimbo period. not as if i am able to enjoy the NSX much in real life if this weather continues over the course. might as well try to race my virtual NSX!

regards

going into Reading today for a Christmas lunch... figure I'll pick up a copy for the wife for Christmas. wonder what the chances are of finding a copy right now?

markc

22-12-2010, 12:59 PM

Update on times...

1991 Acura NSX (Berlina Black) - 4min 39secs, 164mph
1997 Type S (IOP) - 4min 27sec, 170mph
1999 S Zero (Quantum(?) Gray) - 4 min 28sec, 169mph
2004 NSX (LBB) - 4min 34sec, 167mph
2002 NSX-R (New Formula Red) - 4min 24sec, 172mph

2007 GTR - 4min 8secs, 195mph

Seems the NSX pecking order is fastidiously observed by Polyphony :cool: The correct gearing is also observed. I just need a early JDM car and NA1 NSX-R to complete this virtual test.

I overestimated the speed of the S Zero and NSX-R. In fact according to the spec sheet the S Zero I have makes a few less horsepowers than the S. Maybe mileage related as both were secondhand??

All cars bog standard, no mods. Lap times are for average, clean laps with no slip streaming. Same for top speeds. (Le Mans 2009, no chicanes)

Nobby, Yes I have done the big 1.05 update. Not tried the seasonal events but will be trying them soon.

Cheers

Mark

Rob_Fenn

23-12-2010, 05:11 PM

Had my first crack at the game at Mercedes Benz World today! It was pretty limited, i could only drive an SLC at the 'Ring alongside similar cars. Have to say though, with the GT5 steering wheel and race seat, it was harder than the real thing!

It was brilliant that you actually get oversteer in the game, previously impossible! Once i started looking at the actual speed, i realised i was going into corners way to fast. Slowing it down a bit, i got into and was very impressed with the realism.

Justin

24-12-2010, 10:18 AM

I bought a 97 NSX (unlike the S2000, they don't do a euro version so I picked USDM over JDM to retain the black canopy) and then bought the same type-S so as to acquire IOP to paint my car...

BUT when I sold the Type-S (sorry Mark!), I can no longer use my IOP-painted NSX. It's still in the garage, I can bring its details up and even see a demo with it, but I can't select it. :doh:

So beware, if you repaint any car make sure you hang on to the donor that the colour came from... or else you're stuffed :cry:

Well, the good news I was talking out of my top hat... It turns out I couldn't use the car because I'd set it up to be shared with friends... This precludes using it yourself, but the car is available again when you stop sharing. Phew!

Justin

24-12-2010, 10:20 AM

I'll have to see about some photos now... Really like the ones that gumball posted earlier in this thread....

NoelWatson

24-12-2010, 10:31 AM

1991 Acura NSX (Berlina Black) - 4min 39secs, 164mph
1997 Type S (IOP) - 4min 27sec, 170mph
1999 S Zero (Quantum(?) Gray) - 4 min 28sec, 169mph
2004 NSX (LBB) - 4min 34sec, 167mph
2002 NSX-R (New Formula Red) - 4min 24sec, 172mph

Seems the NSX pecking order is fastidiously observed by Polyphony :cool:

I would query the accuracy of those numbers.

markc

24-12-2010, 02:32 PM

I would query the accuracy of those numbers.

Oi, are you saying I'm a crappy driver Noel ;)

Actually there have been some developments. Some of "my" cars were making odd power figures e.g. my S Zero was rated at 268hp and my 1995 JDM car 259hp.

Both of these had some 30K plus miles on them so I took them to the Workshop and had the engines rebuilt. With refreshed engines they came out at 295hp and 283hp respectively.

My NSX-R, Type S and 2004 car were brought/won new with 0 miles on the clock, they make 282hp, 274hp and 265hp respectively! Which would explain why the 2004 car is a bit slower on the straight. As these are new cars you can't rebuild/refresh their engines.

I'm keeping all my NSX's standard i.e. no upgrades, to make comparisons fair. I'll try and buy a secondhand facelift car at some point and refresh the engine.

Also still need the NA1 NSX-R and a facelift Type S.

The refreshed S Zero now pulls 173mph in clean air on the main straight making it the fastest so far :)

Of course it's only virtual racing not the real world!

Cheers

Maark

Boomin33

30-12-2010, 12:12 PM

I've been playing :)

Started with the Miata(MX5) and just bought an '02 NSX type R...

had to put the Titanium exhuast on as I didn't think the sound of the car was right nor impressive. Also put Sport "soft" tires on.

Although I've now ruined it ;) ... the car now drives and sounds mightly fine.

nobby

04-01-2011, 10:42 AM

LOL! :)

you can't help yourself not to tinker with the cars in this game; if you dont its tuff to win stuff

i have yet to purchase the NSX-R but will do next time i'm on and have a blast with it and see how it goes 'untouched'

Although I've now ruined it ;) ... the car now drives and sounds mightly fine.

lotusolly

15-01-2011, 11:04 AM

Is anyone playing this in 3d?

Its supposed to be a 3d compatible game but can't find anything to activate this mode?

Olly

nobby

15-01-2011, 01:35 PM

i think an update is due first from the game makers ...

Is anyone playing this in 3d?

Its supposed to be a 3d compatible game but can't find anything to activate this mode?

Olly

jaytip

15-01-2011, 07:20 PM

i think an update is due first from the game makers ...
There is an article on it in Evo in which Richard Meaden tries the game in 3D, so it's definately available,although maybe not in this country yet.

NSXGB

18-01-2011, 03:27 PM

Let me know if you find out, bought a new telly on Sat, the PS3 recognised the 3d telly was attached but I couldn't see any obvious options to 'activate' 3d mode in the game...

lotusolly

18-01-2011, 07:36 PM

Let me know if you find out, bought a new telly on Sat, the PS3 recognised the 3d telly was attached but I couldn't see any obvious options to 'activate' 3d mode in the game...

Had the same thing. Playstation recognises the tv as 3D but can't see anything on the game:(

Olly

NSXGB

20-01-2011, 12:10 AM

Right, piece of cake setting up the 3D.
You'll find it under the options icon on the home page, something like 'Run in 3D mode'. Simples.

lotusolly

20-01-2011, 08:58 PM

Right, piece of cake setting up the 3D.
You'll find it under the options icon on the home page, something like 'Run in 3D mode'. Simples.

Thanks, will try and have a play later. Take it you mean the console's home page as I couldn't find anything in the game?

Olly

NSXGB

20-01-2011, 09:13 PM

Thanks, will try and have a play later. Take it you mean the console's home page as I couldn't find anything in the game?

Olly
...No, look in the game's home page, just wade through the hardware settings and you should see it...

NSX 2000

24-06-2011, 08:52 AM

Do any of you use a steering wheel and seat? If so which one.

TIA

Paul

NoelWatson

24-06-2011, 02:27 PM

Do any of you use a steering wheel and seat? If so which one.

TIA

Paul

Let me know what you get as I am tempted to get GT5 soon.

markc

24-06-2011, 04:49 PM

I wish I had one like this... http://playseat.com/shop/playseat-revo-gt5.html?SID=5a81ece56ec902abfbab478616e894b4 :cool:

Cheers

Mark

Silver Surfer

25-06-2011, 09:07 AM

This is similar to the one I got:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GameRacer-Pro-Driving-Simulator-Gaming-Seat-PS2-/150621798086?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_Vi deoGameConsoles&hash=item2311c23ec6

It works on PS3....was going to bring it to Silverstone but I have now a passenger so won't fit in the car.

SS

I wish I had one like this... http://playseat.com/shop/playseat-revo-gt5.html?SID=5a81ece56ec902abfbab478616e894b4 :cool:

Cheers

Mark

Silver Surfer

25-06-2011, 12:21 PM

Here are pics of mine:

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SS

NSXGB

26-06-2011, 09:35 AM

I have the Playseat and the GT5 steering wheel. All good but a PITA to store away.

m666 edd

27-06-2011, 09:47 AM

So you all own nice cars and you try to emulate them on consoles? :D

NoelWatson

27-06-2011, 09:55 AM

So you all own nice cars and you try to emulate them on consoles? :D

One could argue that pitching the NSX into a corner, lifting off sharply, reapplying the power, winding off enough lock to keep the car in a steady drift with one hand while waving to the ladies with another could have different outcomes on the console compared to real life!!