If anyone needs to borrow any cars btw just let me know, I have 140 odd so have most things to fit the bill

Quote from: matt5cottIf anyone needs to borrow any cars btw just let me know, I have 140 odd so have most things to fit the bill

Bit thanks to matt5cott for sorting me out more than once with shiny motors  

People are welcome to borrow my ChromeLine cars too, just give me a shout and let me know what I need to do. Do borrowed cars work in single player too then?

Quote from: Clockd 0NePeople are welcome to borrow my ChromeLine cars too, just give me a shout and let me know what I need to do. Do borrowed cars work in single player too then?

Yes, ive borrowed a few supercars to make life easier

Quote from: matt5cottThe seasonal stuff looks a waste of time to me tbh, I dont get the point of it   -)

Quote from: Clockd 0NeIm still working my way through getting gold in all the licenses.

Mental!  :bowdown:

S-4 Applied Overtaking - Tokyo  Route 246

This is like mind rape, I have the gold now, but man did it take some doing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaIRYowEQy8&feature=related

This guy makes it look RIDICULOUSLY easy, in the end I did pretty much exactly what he did, but its proper solid  

edit - Traction control to 2, or gtfo I found.

Quote from: matt5cottThis is like mind rape, I have the gold now, but man did it take some doing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaIRYowEQy8&feature=related

This guy makes it look RIDICULOUSLY easy, in the end I did pretty much exactly what he did, but its proper solid  

edit - Traction control to 2, or gtfo I found.

WRONG MATTHEW, JUST WRONG.

S-8 is the mind raper, MY GOD, I struggled to get a bronze,I thought S-4 was hard, IT IS GOD DAMN HARD, but S-8 is like the next level.

I could cry.

Ah it's pissing me off.

B-Spec bob just sits there crying if I put him in any car with RWD.  I've put him in a Micra Cup MM-R and he does great, until he decides he's not a race driver anymore and sit's in the gravel sobbing.  Normally on the last lap, with the finish in sight....previously being in 1st place.

I need either a classic Muscle Car or a Pickup, neither of which are appearing in the used car lot.

Honest opinions then, is this a game worth the frustration? Is online play bearable yet? Analogue sticks ok to play with?

I have a £30 HMV voucher and my choice is either GT5 or Fallout:NV... 

If that's the choice, then GT5.  I HATE the fallout games.

GT5 is one of few games you can play whilst playing something else and watching a tv show

GT5 - Bspec mode
CIV 5 - on pc
Alan partridge - laptop

It's very good, but erm 'different' at times.

I must admit I found GT4 a little frustrating at points, which is why I am reluctant to pay full whack for GT5. From what I have heard FO:NV is pretty awesome and takes ages to complete. I really don't know which I would prefer... 

B-Spec, from what I have heard would drive me insane! I seriously hated leaving GT4 on overnight only to find my driver had lost first position and landed 4th.. 

I could save the voucher and get Dead Space 2 on release... That game looks scarier than the 1st!

I'm off to look at reviews and youtube vids..

Just did the indy 500 endurance race, 2 hours of grueling racing, yeah, ah tricky one... 

Adds remote racing.

Gran Turismo 5 has been updated to version 1.06 via a 300mb patch. Headline new features include remote racing, using the course maker in online races and performance points for online races.
Major Changes and New Features

Remote Racing
On the bottom left of the [GT Mode] - [Community] screen, [Remote Races] have been added.

You can combine the "My Driver" of you and your friends to start a fully automatic B-Spec race, to gain rewards and experience.

For details please see section 8-4 [Remote Races] in the [Manual] accessible from the top menu and also the new "Remote Race" page in the GT5 product in+I3formation section on gran-tursimo.com.

Remote Racing from a Web Browser
For [Remote Races], you can visit the official "gran-turismo.com" website using an internet web browser, and remotely operate your PS3 at home. You can start races, monitor its progress and check the results from the web site. This is a new playing style allowing you to play Gran Turismo anywhere!

Sign in from the [GT5 My Home] button on the upper right of the webpage to get started.

Using the Course Maker in Online Races
You can now select the "My Tracks" created in [Course Maker] for your online races (Open Lobby, My Lounge), or even race on tracks automatically generated from a selected theme on the spot. (Please note you'll only be able to use My Courses created after this update in this way.)

Introduction of Performance Points for Online Races
We've now introduced Performance Points (PP), a numerical index of a car's performance for online races. You can set PP restrictions in the regulations of online races (Open Lobby, My Lounge) to regulate the participating cars.

For details, see 6 -15 [Performance Points] in the [Manual] accessible from the top menu screen.

Increased Rewards and Experience Online
The amount of rewards and experience gained from online racing (Open Lobby and My Lounge) have been increased.

Expansion of Event Settings for Online Races
[Auto Race Start Cycle] and [Tyre/Fuel Depletion] have been added to the event settings of online races (Open Lobby, My Lounge).

Increased Penalties for Special Events
The penalties for improper driving such as driving off course and hitting walls have been increased for the [Special Events] in [GT Mode] - [GT Life].

Event Rewards and Experience Adjusted
The rewards and experience for [Licence] and [Special Events] of [GT Mode] - [GT Life] have been adjusted. Experience for A-Spec and B-Spec events have been increased, while rewards have been reduced back down to levels seen before the 1.05 update.

Car Loan in Events
In A-Spec and B-Spec events in [GT Mode] - [GT Life], as well as when participating in [Special Events], you can now rent cars that your Friends have set to share with friends.

For details see 6-16 [Borrowing and Lending Cars] in the [Manual] accessible from the top menu screen.

Settings
Individual gear adjustment, power limiters, and weight adjustment have been added to the settings. For details see [18. Settings Guide] in the [Manual] accessible from the top menu screen.

Multi Monitor
From [Options] - [Hardware] - [Multi Monitor], you can now set multi-monitor display settings using multiple PS3 systems.

You can now enjoy Gran Turismo 5 in an incredibly wide display environment combining multiple PS3 systems and TV's/monitors.

For details please see the support section on gran-turismo.com.
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Changes and Additions to Game Operations

- It is now possible to replay and save [2 Player Races].
- [Controller Steering Sensitivity] has been added to [Driving Options].
- [Corner Camber] has been added to the section settings of the [Course Maker].
- In A Spec events including endurance races, a confirmation prompt has been added before restarting a race from the beginning.
- In replays, B Spec and while watching races, you can now change viewing targets directly from the screen without having to use a separate window list.
- User selected background music can now be used when voice chat is disabled in a [Lounge].
- Cars in your garage that are not registered as 'Favorites' can now be used in a [Lounge].
- When a tyre restriction is enabled in a Lounge regulation, only cars having tyres that match the regulation will be displayed in the garage.
- Driver and car display selections during races will be saved.
- It is now possible to perform settings for karts in the [Quick Menu].
- It is now possible to select multiple items in some major screens, such as when selecting the on/off of favourites in the [Garage].
AI Adjustment

- Race choreography and opponent car AI controls for licence tests and A Spec events have been adjusted.
- Opponent car AI controls during B Spec races have been improved.
- The evasive manoeuvres of opponent cars when a players car blocks the track has been improved.
Correction of Issues

- Corrected an issue where it was possible to gain points unfairly in drift trials.
- Corrected an issue where it was not possible to view the 4th sector in the live monitor.
-Corrected an issue where the sound would not change when replacing the exhaust system or turbo kit.
- Corrected an issue where the save data becomes unable to load when exceeding a certain file size.
Other Changes

- A searchable item called [Race Type] has been added during room creation in the [Open Lobby].
- The lap times for the [X Challenge] in [Special Events] have been adjusted.
- Game save speed has been optimised.
- The HDD access warning message that was displayed at game startup has been disabled for faster startup.
- The background of car demos during an [Auto Demo] is now displayed randomly in 4 types (Morning/Day/Night/White) as is in the [Dealership].
- The "S-AWC" integrated four wheel drive system of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X has been adjusted.
- The [Feedback Strength] of the Thrustmaster T500RS can now be adjusted across a wider range.
To Check Your Current Version

To check the version of your software, press the "Manual" button at the bottom of the main menu screen. The version number will be located on the upper left of the index page in this manual.

If the number starts with 1.06, you are playing the latest version of the game.

If not, please press PS button and quit the game. The game will be updated automatically when you restart it with your PS3 system connected to the internet.

I love the fact that they are still continually improving the game and making improvements, not just bugfixing. I just wish I had more time to play it, I've done so little since getting it it's not even funny.

I've shared two level 40 b-spec drivers if anyone wants to use/borrow or do something with them, however it works now