Gran Turismo 5

[Darwock]

Thanks to the people who made use of my B spec drivers, was nice to see some extra yellow dots on there this morning!

I'm running with all the NTSC-uk'ers I could find right now, any chance of a list of everyone that has shared drivers?

I'm using Joe's, John's, Fuddle's and Bassman's (and mine) at the moment.

(wow, just received my prizes and my level has shot up very fast! Could this be the B spec equivalent of the seasonal bonus races?)

[Bassman]

Darwock, I was running some B spec in the night! I was running most of NTSC-UK-ers you were! Got to Lv 12 on one of my accounts, so there are a few extra names there! If it means my lesser account drivers get me levels, ignore the ones on RogsR34UK as I am Lv 33 B spec there anyway.

I ought to be less particular over names, but I can spend ages getting a decent one. I have also pretty much standardised on a character set so that is the easiest part, though it take a number of presses before I get there. Resorted to H Potter on one of my lesser accounts today!

It had to happen really... I was using R Petty (Richard Petty is a NASCAR driver for the uninitiated) for a NASCAR Remote and of course he came in last!

Joe, if there is still no limit tonight at reset, I will send a Classic to you. In the meantime I will replace the March/Micra with the XJ13 I used to totally dominate the series! 506PP compared to the 450-500PP range of the event and I was lapping on the first race... ridiculous!

[Bassman]

PS3 buffer...

Joe, the Chrome Line cars don't actually have a year on them which is why the XJ13 is ineligible. Bizarrely the XJ13 does count towards the five decades of cars Trophy as I got that on another account and the only '60's car in the garage was the Chrome Line XJ13.

I have shared an XJ13. It has Racing Softs currently fitted. Power Limiter is on 50% which currently gives it 268HP. I bought the Stage 2 and Stage 3 Turbos for it, but they are not currently fitted. Downforce is maxxed I think. If you borrow it you can adjust the parts that are on there if you need to.

Not sure what is happening with the '67/'68 Mazda Rotary. On the car list it is marked as a Cosmo Sport (and there is a Cosmo Sport in the OCD) but I have some that are not called Cosmo Sport and I couldn't see them in the car list.

I notice I have the Merc CLK GTR in my garage. Apparently in the last update it was renamed the CLK LM (which it is, by all accounts). It means that my CLK GTR is now unobtainable with that name,

[InvisibleKid]

Started doing B-spec remote races last night (used a few of you guys drivers too ;-)).

If anyone wants to add me for B-spec driver loans - I'm still low level - I'm RagingAvatar on PSN.

[Bassman]

I'll add you on my main account. if you need any cars you may like to send a Friend Request to my other two "main" accounts RogsR34UK1 and RogsR34UK2.

There are now also some cars on RogsR34UK3 which now has a fully upgraded Tommykaira ZZII if anyone wants to try before they buy! The Ferrari California shared there is a prize car but I put oil in it and some Sports Hards. There is the GT Academy Tuned 370Z available there (well, a red one anyway) as well.

Joe, it looks as if the credit limit on sends has been imposed. so now RogsR34UK contains the XJ13, 330 P4 and Chaparral 2J. All have the at least the Stage 3 Turbo upgrades available. The 2J may only have Racing Hards as I only used it for the Côte d'Azur Historic Series race on B spec.

Signed up for GT Academy... mainly for the car you receive after getting a ranking. It is a special Nissan GT-R specV. Seeing as few have signed up already I was 131st (not for long I suspect!).

[JU!]

Thanks to the people who made use of my B spec drivers, was nice to see some extra yellow dots on there this morning!

I'm running with all the NTSC-uk'ers I could find right now, any chance of a list of everyone that has shared drivers?

I'm using Joe's, John's, Fuddle's and Bassman's (and mine) at the moment.

(wow, just received my prizes and my level has shot up very fast! Could this be the B spec equivalent of the seasonal bonus races?)

please use my Darwock if you ain't got me already. PSN name is Joolz40559. Will add you invisible kid, yr level will fly up don't worry even after one or 2 remote races..

[Bassman]

JU! I was running Remotes with you, Joe, Darwock, Fuddle and some of mine.

Who is John, Darwock?

Subsequently did some of the 20 minute Daytona's to level some of my accounts. Lowest I have now is Lv 11 so that will give a minimum of three drivers per account. Some more time consuming name creation to look forward to.

The driver from UK I ran with got more Experience per hour than the Indy 500 as he won four races!! Worst managed over 30,000 so not too bad.

[J0e Musashi]

Can I use more than one of my own drivers? Can't work out how if so.

This has made B-Spec much fun IMO. I'll be at a high enough level to enter any GT Life B-Spec race soon enough at this rate.

I WILL platinum GT5 LOL.

Where do I sign up for GT Academy too? Is it in-game?

[JU!]

Can I use more than one of my own drivers? Can't work out how if so.

No I don't think so mate. I was disappointed with this too. On the plus side other people can use both your drivers for B-Spec races. Cheers for givin my boys a run out Bassman I also did an extra race yesterday Higashibashi got a win over your monster men lvl 33 . My driver was in an awful car and finished last lol.

I know what you mean about name creation I swear I saw G.England wanted it so bad but could not find it again so settled for Bentley. There are some awesome names available. It's a shame you can't cycle back if you miss it.

[InvisibleKid]

Can I use more than one of my own drivers? Can't work out how if so.

No fear J0e. I've been using about three of your drivers all day :-)

[J0e Musashi]

Nice one chaps, you've earnt me over 25 million Cr. and I'm up to level 22 Now got 5 drivers up, A.Guy and D.Kiss added. LOL I've been using as many of yours as I can.

Only a handful of us still playing it seems.

[Bassman]

My four races during the day consisted of 16 of my drivers (well all 15 from my other accounts - too many of them, especially as now there are three per account). I do intend using some of yours as well, I just wanted mine to get a good kickstart.

I did have to create a few drivers and to combat boredom got a little less fussy about getting racing drivers. The latest recruits were...

F(Sir Frank) Williams
E(ddie) Jordan
B(ritney) Spears
H(arry) Potter

Now I have more to create... argh!

Joe, are there any other cars you need as I can always swap out some of the cars that are not required. I left the Civic as someone (memory... doh) rather liked it and the Impreza is just plain good.

I presume by the lack of the disabled message that the limit has now been imposed, unless PD realise the number of unimpressed people and relent. I'll probably try to send a Ticket tonight to see if those are still "legal".

Having now managed to amass 25 Gold Chromes on my main account, does anyone want a couple to play with?

[J0e Musashi]

I'm ok now thanx Rog. The only car I need that I don't own is an FGT, and you have one of those shared so I'll borrow that as I need it.

I've only got the Endurance Events left to go on A-Spec now. I'm gonna go back and try to gold all of the Special events and License Tests to try and get nearer level 40 before I attempt them I think.

[Bassman]

If you didn't find it, you sign up for GT Academy at www.gran-turismo.com. An email then informs you that it is available in the Seasonal Events Folder and on getting a valid time you can quit and receive your GT-R.

[J0e Musashi]

Sod that. LOL. Came in at 3648. No GT-R for me

Any tips for settings? I had everything turned off. It was like an ice rink LOL.