Renault Sport Megane @ Motegi

For me, this was the most challenging of the three trials this week. Just uninspiring for me but nonetheless with a little tuning Gold wasn't too far off. The thing about this week was that for me, tuning this car to get this gold was the best, it took a little out of the box thinking.

Parts

Mid Turbo

All drivetrain & Brakes

Custom Trans and Suspension

Oil Change

Ride Height

F 90 / R 95

Springs

8.12 / 5.05

Dampers(C)

6 / 3

Dampers(E)

5 / 3

ARBs

4 / 3

Camber

0 / 0

Toe

-0.15 / 0.26

Brakes

8 / 4

Transmission

Set to 130mph

then set 6th gear to 0.847

LSD

25 / 40 / 20

POWER

Dialed to 94.9

BALLAST

+200Kg to position +50

Downforce

+20 to Rear

Suzuki @ Willow

Back @ Tsukuba...er...I mean Willow again this week. Luckily at the Steets course which I happen to like a little better than BIG Willow. The combo here was just as the games paragraph about it states, all about adding power. The little Kei car doesn't need you to reduce the weight anymore, it just needs a stronger engine.Here is what mine ended up looking like.

PS You can adjust the headlights under "Other Parts" in the Aero parts section of GTAuto for this car if thats your thing.

Stats

400Pp

103Hp

690Kg

Racing Hard Suspension

All Drivetrain parts

LSD

10 / 30 / 20

Brakes

F 9 / R 5

Transmission

Set top speed to 106

Mid Range Turbo

Racing Exhaust

Power dialed to 98.9

Pagani Huayra @ Tokyo

I HATE THIS TRACK

Whew, now that thats out of the way. This can prove to be a really fun challenge. The Huayra has maybe the worst sound sample in this game and I say that because the real thing is simply a symphony of incredible noises. Don't believe me? Have a listen...

Now back to the challenge. So the biggest key here really is control of the beast. Tons of power means you much be very responsible with your throttle input. Be sure to avoid the rumble strips around town if at all possible as they easily upset the handling and usually leave you a few seconds slower than you otherwise could be. 

The adage slow in fast out is really helpful here as you quicken your pace. 

A great trick is to start off with a set or two lower than the best tires available and then go back out after thrashing a few laps with the slower tires. You'll find your additional grip provides you what feels like a leg up.

Skyline @ Autumn Ring

The Skyline @ Autumn Ring. This was for me the best of the new seasonals. So much fun with such a great car. This particular car was one of the major test cars for the tuning generator within this app so I've grown very fond of it. 

Stats

2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Nur

530PP

420Hp

1,248Kg

Fully Custom Suspension

Leave unchanged.

Yep, I know that sounds nuts, just trust me.

One Lap One Gold with this setup.

Racing Brakes

F7 / R9

Custom Transmission

Set to 162Mph Top Speed

Triple-Plate Clutch

Carbon Drive Shaft

Torque Split (My preference)

35 / 65

Weight Reductions

ALL THE THINGS MAX

Downforce

R30

POOOOWEEEERRRRR

Stg3 Engine Tuing

Power 82.2%

GET IT!!!!!

GT350 @ Willow

If you haven't been around this blog much you'll have missed the multiple times I've said this so I'll say it again. The Tsukuba of GT6 is Willow Springs. The only difference for me is that I hate Willow Springs. It is almost too simple for its own good, it simply has a lack of real flow that I'd like. Anyway onto the event. 

You'll be driving a "stock" Shelby GT350 Mustang. This thing isn't so tough around here and honestly it felt like SRF was on the whole time. Maybe that is just me but you'll be surprised how fast you can hit some of these corners. The two biggest tips...on the tallest turn of the course, start wide and cut in hard, you'll avoid the second apex where it is very very easy to go off. For the next turn, the downhill into uphill left hander, get on the gas early. You'd be surprised how much time you loose here when you don't exit hard. 

Other than those two tips, it really just comes down to knowing the track and trusting the Mustang. This car in particular is a great example of a car that is quickly ruined with poor tuning so I'm glad this seasonal forces you to drive the unadulterated original. Enjoy

Evoque @ Eiger W Trail

This event features a car I actually owned before needing it for the trial which is kinda nice. The Evoque also is as far as I can tell, the only car to ever have its name misspelled for the seasonal events. Anyway, on to the trail trial. 

My Evoque was only slightly upgraded.

Custom Transmission set to

143Mph Top Speed

Triple-Plate Clutch

Carbon Drive Shaft

Torque Split to 50/50

Racing Brakes

F9 / R7

Intake Tuning

Full Weight Reduction

Carbon Hood

Window Weight Reduction 

Ballast

+200kg to position +50

Power 98.3%

Stock Suspension

Totals @ End

430PP

260Hp

1,513KG

MX5 @ Cape Ring

The MX5 @ cape ring was fairly hard for me. Frustratingly hard. I tried the 07 which everyone and their mom seemed to do well in and couldn't come closer than .300 seconds behind. Granted...I changed a lot of settings before going and I think that ruined it a bit. Anyway. Switched to the 04 and made a few slight adjustments and boom, victory at last. 

Racing Hard Suspension

Racing Brakes

8 / 5

Stg 2 Engine upgrade

Stock everyting else