GT5 When can we buy the Ferrari F2007?

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Dec 7, 2009

Of course in GT5P, in the "S class" events, I just don't seem to clear a few events, like the ones on Fuji Speedway F, last one @ Suzuka & the 1 lap overtaking challenge in a Ferrari F40.

So I made 2,000,000 credits by repeatedly playing the F40 Challenge hoping to buy a F2007 & clearing the Suzuka & Fuji events using the same. But I couldn't buy that car & now I am in a real soup as I can't figure out how to proceed.

The Ferrari 599 looked promising but couldn't score much on acceleration, braking & cornering. So what car should I purchase now & how should I tune it in order to win? Since there are plenty of tight bends with big gradients I should keep the Ist & 2nd gear ratios high & may be pick a car like Nissan GTR 07 or something.

So to conclude, which car, what settings & when will I get to buy that Ferrari F2007? :dont-know::go-away:

Alex Townsend · Feb 2, 2010

Cheers!

Rushing home from work in 4 hours to give it another go. Then it's a case of saving up for the F2007!

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Feb 6, 2010

You're in for this week's hot lap challenge as well, so you need to spare a lot of time I guess

Alex Townsend · Feb 8, 2010

Oh yes, the hot lap challenge...

Better get an M3 and set some times eh?! lol :tongue:

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Feb 9, 2010

This week it's Blitz Dunlop in Daytona Speedway lol

Alex Townsend · Feb 15, 2010

lol

Yeah, think I set a time on the wrong track too... I'll get used to it soon though...

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Feb 15, 2010

lol you saved me from being last hahahha

Eric Tozer · Mar 1, 2010

Eric Tozer said:
Thanks for your setups Rudra
I'm stuck on the same last 3 challenges.
I will try them out & see how I go.
Cheers

Finally cleared the Ferrari F40 at Suzuka.
Unfortunately I don't get as much time on this as I'd Like.
Only 2 challenges to go.
That Ford GT is a dog!!
I'm trying Suzuka with the Blitz Dunlop Thing.
Cheers

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Mar 1, 2010

Congrats on the F40 challenge mate.. Sorry that you can't give too much time to this. That Fort GT seems to have lubricated wheels lol

Alex Townsend · Mar 2, 2010

Thanks so much for your help!!!!

I cleared them all last night and even going back to try and get Gold Medals now!!!!

I have approx. 1,400,000 CR in my account at the moment so, with some online races and trying to clear all the S Class races with Gold medals and clearing the manufacturer special events should see that bump up to 2,000,000 CR in a day or so!

Really can't wait to try this car out!

The next few TTs could be in the F2007 guys! lol

Alex Townsend · Mar 2, 2010

Got it!

Wow! So glad I persevered with this!

This car is amazing! Finally, after all the slipping and sliding and tuning there is a treat for all the hard work. Something with stupid power and awesome grip!
So cool!

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Mar 3, 2010

So glad that you finally got it mate!! & the F2007 is way wayy wayyy better than the Ford Gt in terms of grip !!!

Alex Townsend · Mar 3, 2010

Seriously, thanks!

Your setups have not only helped me gain the prize of this game but have also shown me the error of my ways when tuning previously. I now have the ability to tune a lot of my cars up using the same basic premise of the base setups you supplied. Just tweak them for different circuits!

Now, let's get this TT over and done with so we can do some serious F2007 TTs!!!! lol

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Mar 5, 2010

I suggest reading a few books on vehicle dynamics as we can be sure as to what affects what when we tweak different things. For the time being though, we're just fine doing the TTs that need no tuning

Eric Tozer · Mar 6, 2010

Got a 3rd at Fuji today using the Amuse S2000
1 more challenge to go.
Don't know if the Amuse will cut it at Suzuka.
Best finish is 9th so far.
I will probably have to ditch the joypad & set up the cockpit & wheel to get through this one

I have to admit that while these challenges are hard they are really satisfying.
The AI is hard & unforgiving.
To win you have to give it everything which is the way it should be I guess.

Roll on GT5.
After watching this
http://www.gtplanet.net/new-gran-turismo-5-nascar-video/
I am excited.

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Mar 6, 2010

:thumbup:The S class events are tough but I don't quite agree on the AI as they seem to push me off when I'm in their line. That they drive 100% error free is another issue though

. When can we expect GT5? April?

Alex Townsend · Mar 6, 2010

April would be nice but I've seen some retailers here stating Qtr 4 as the release date. Sep-Dec seems like forever away...

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Mar 6, 2010

So this hotlap comp is here to stay for a while it seems :eek:

Eric Tozer · Mar 7, 2010

Rudra Chattopadhyay said:
:thumbup:The S class events are tough but I don't quite agree on the AI as they seem to push me off when I'm in their line. That they drive 100% error free is another issue though . When can we expect GT5? April?

I agree that the AI don't seem to care that I exist.
The thing I like about these last 2 challenges is that the cars are so evenly matched.
I have seen the AI make errors on occasion. Not as many as me though.

April would be nice but I doubt it will happen. Now all they are saying is 2010.
I can only imagine that Kazunori san wasn't completely happy with something & is doing a lot of fine tuning.
Maybe he is giving the AI some awareness.
That would be nice.

Rudra Chattopadhyay · Mar 7, 2010

Well everyone has his own perspectives lol.. I thought Kazunori San was improving support for the G27 as I had complained about it some time ago..

Eric Tozer · Mar 7, 2010

I set up my cockpit & wheel today & cleared Suzuka on my first go.
The wheel is sooo much better than the joypad.
I used the Blitz Dunlop with a few changes to setup.

Raced most of today to get enough cash & bought myself a shiny new F2007.

Does anyone know if there any awards for getting gold on all challenges?
Other than that warm fuzzy feeling!

Thanks for you help & support Rudra.

Cheers