Z4MC in GT5

a_riddler · 12-06-2010, 05:24 PM

5 years in development and they still don't get that the first mod on the Z4MC is a stubby antenna. Sigh...

And ESS needs to let them know that a Supercharger should be an option!

VinnieAces · 12-06-2010, 05:45 PM

dude i was so pissed when i seen that you couldnt supercharge our cars... i dont see why its not an option, so gay, Premium my ass, only 1 type of spoiler and 1 front lip too...so gay

mfanatic325 · 12-06-2010, 08:34 PM

haha I think Forza 3 had more options for this car then GT5 does

Both platforms and games look and play stunningly though

esqu1re · 12-06-2010, 10:53 PM

The physics on this game is decently accurate for our car (understeer!!), but the game portion sucks. The standard cars look like crap. The menu layout and functionality is a joke. To be honest, I'm rather disappointed in it as a "game." It's really not that much fun playing through the A-spec. B-spec is underdeveloped. Sigh...I, like many others, were expecting more. That said, I still play it like 3 hours a day...especially since it's winter and the snow tires are on the ///M.

txz4 · 12-06-2010, 11:54 PM

so hard to drive the m coupe on both games. so i figure, its pretty spot on. no game reacing or otherwise can touch the gt series though.... sorry, but i love it, so much better than the prologue.

mfanatic325 · 12-07-2010, 01:17 AM

I've only played GT5 twice, and although I didn't play with a steering wheel nor with pedals, I felt that the Z4M understeered way too much. I tried to take Laguna Seca in the exact same gears as I have been in real life, but I suppose due to the lack of G-forces, I brake late and/or turn in late and/or am going in too fast (since I don't usually look down @ my speedometer when I'm on track; though I heard that it's good to do every once in a while for reference sake). But I agree with you on the fact that GT5 was somewhat disappointing. Then again, when stuff gets hyped up like that, it's tough on it. Most are disappointments all cause of the hype, and it really doesn't do the game justice. I'm willing to try the game out a bit more, especially looking forward to playing with the wheel & pedals

007MCoupe · 12-07-2010, 07:17 AM

yeah i was upset at the lack of S/C and lips/wings too!

tekmoe · 12-07-2010, 09:48 AM

I've been playing the hell out of GT5. I bought the Z4MC and bought every part possible. I think it has about 500hp. One of my favorite cars so far out of all the other ones I have fixed up (Z06, 458 Italia, STi). It handles very nicely with the suspension settings I have done to it. Oh, and I am using the Driving Force GT wheel. It's a must-have for this game.

Huz-Z · 12-07-2010, 10:43 AM

I've got the older GT4 and it has the pre-facelift roadster only. But is kinda fun, even on my kid's old PS2.

Is the Z4 coupe available in GT5 right away, or do you have to work your way through the levels to build up points to buy the coupe?

And, is there a roadster option, and is it a pre- or post facelift version?

Cheers!

esqu1re · 12-07-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

I've got the older GT4 and it has the pre-facelift roadster only. But is kinda fun, even on my kid's old PS2.

Is the Z4 coupe available in GT5 right away, or do you have to work your way through the levels to build up points to buy the coupe?

And, is there a roadster option, and is it a pre- or post facelift version?

Cheers!

You'll have to play a little bit to get the points for any Z4. They have a pre-facelifted 3.0 roadster and a Z4MC. I went straight for the M coupe and it took a decent 3 - 5 hours to get it. Not only do you have to save up the money for it, you have to "level up" to a certain level to drive certain cars.

Huz-Z · 12-07-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by esqu1re

You'll have to play a little bit to get the points for any Z4. They have a pre-facelifted 3.0 roadster and a Z4MC. I went straight for the M coupe and it took a decent 3 - 5 hours to get it. Not only do you have to save up the money for it, you have to "level up" to a certain level to drive certain cars.

Thanks! That's a bit different from GT4. In that game, you can just pop in the game and get the Z4 roadster, first time you play.

dekaliber · 12-07-2010, 10:14 PM

I think the Z4MC was Level 6 or 7, the Z4 3.0i was something like Level 3. Z4MC is around 69K credits and beginner level races give you between 4K-10K per win. Special events net much more XP and credits.

I've been loving GT5 since I started playing it about 10 days ago, and loved it even more once I got the Driving Force GT wheel. So far the AMG Academy Nurburgring challenges are my favorite. This game really helps take the edge off of not driving the M all winter. The menu system does get a little tedious, and the game is not without a few other flaws, but the main component of the game -- the driving -- feels fantastic.

mfanatic325 · 12-08-2010, 01:27 AM

I played some Forza 3 today, and while it's an older game, I still prefer it slightly over GT5 (or what limited experience I've had with it thus far) =/

tekmoe · 12-08-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dekaliber

The menu system does get a little tedious, and the game is not without a few other flaws, but the main component of the game -- the driving -- feels fantastic.

Great way to put it. I hate the menu system. Changing cars is a PITA! I've heard Forza is much better in this respect although I've never played it. BUT the driving in GT5 is absolutely amazing.

03BeastCharmer · 12-08-2010, 09:41 AM

Was going to play last night, but spent 4 hrs waiting for the system and GT5 updates to load. I guess the servers were over loaded as it was only a 150Mb update. I have leveled up to 18, so close to the damage threshold. I guess that will make me change my bull in china shop starts.

007MCoupe · 12-08-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tekmoe

I've been playing the hell out of GT5. I bought the Z4MC and bought every part possible. I think it has about 500hp. One of my favorite cars so far out of all the other ones I have fixed up (Z06, 458 Italia, STi). It handles very nicely with the suspension settings I have done to it. Oh, and I am using the Driving Force GT wheel. It's a must-have for this game.

we should add in this thread the different configs and settings, IMO. I'm a newb (never tracked) so I've got mine set around what i've read and learned from this site. haha works well so far!

I hate having to buy more cars to do other challenges...I want to save my money to hook the couple cars i have now!!!

mfanatic325 · 12-08-2010, 03:40 PM

I haven't had much time on GT5 at all, but on Forza 3, with a stock Z4MC, I ran 1:37 on Laguna Seca. Not sure if that's a good time or not for the game, but I know that the real world (non-game) record for stock production road cars was set by the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, which came in @ 1:33.
In real life, I could only get my stock Z4MC to do 1:54 @ Laguna Seca with my work-in-progress driving skill

But that was two track days ago. Since then, I had a rainy track day @ Laguna (which helped me level up tremendously imho) and I've got TCK coilovers installed and dialed in now, so I'm expecting to easily break 1:50 per lap in the dry. My goal obviously is to get as close to 1:33 as possible

12-06-2010, 05:24 PM	#1
a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	Z4MC in GT5 5 years in development and they still don't get that the first mod on the Z4MC is a stubby antenna. Sigh... And ESS needs to let them know that a Supercharger should be an option! __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	dude i was so pissed when i seen that you couldnt supercharge our cars... i dont see why its not an option, so gay, Premium my ass, only 1 type of spoiler and 1 front lip too...so gay __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	haha I think Forza 3 had more options for this car then GT5 does Both platforms and games look and play stunningly though
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	The physics on this game is decently accurate for our car (understeer!!), but the game portion sucks. The standard cars look like crap. The menu layout and functionality is a joke. To be honest, I'm rather disappointed in it as a "game." It's really not that much fun playing through the A-spec. B-spec is underdeveloped. Sigh...I, like many others, were expecting more. That said, I still play it like 3 hours a day...especially since it's winter and the snow tires are on the ///M. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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txz4 Major 59 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: san antonio, texas iTrader: (3)	so hard to drive the m coupe on both games. so i figure, its pretty spot on. no game reacing or otherwise can touch the gt series though.... sorry, but i love it, so much better than the prologue.
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I've only played GT5 twice, and although I didn't play with a steering wheel nor with pedals, I felt that the Z4M understeered way too much. I tried to take Laguna Seca in the exact same gears as I have been in real life, but I suppose due to the lack of G-forces, I brake late and/or turn in late and/or am going in too fast (since I don't usually look down @ my speedometer when I'm on track; though I heard that it's good to do every once in a while for reference sake). But I agree with you on the fact that GT5 was somewhat disappointing. Then again, when stuff gets hyped up like that, it's tough on it. Most are disappointments all cause of the hype, and it really doesn't do the game justice. I'm willing to try the game out a bit more, especially looking forward to playing with the wheel & pedals
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007MCoupe Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: '18 Sakhir M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ( ///// ) iTrader: (5)	yeah i was upset at the lack of S/C and lips/wings too! __________________ Become a ///Member!
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I've been playing the hell out of GT5. I bought the Z4MC and bought every part possible. I think it has about 500hp. One of my favorite cars so far out of all the other ones I have fixed up (Z06, 458 Italia, STi). It handles very nicely with the suspension settings I have done to it. Oh, and I am using the Driving Force GT wheel. It's a must-have for this game.
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I've got the older GT4 and it has the pre-facelift roadster only. But is kinda fun, even on my kid's old PS2. Is the Z4 coupe available in GT5 right away, or do you have to work your way through the levels to build up points to buy the coupe? And, is there a roadster option, and is it a pre- or post facelift version? Cheers! __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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dekaliber Major 75 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC, '11 JCW, '18 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I think the Z4MC was Level 6 or 7, the Z4 3.0i was something like Level 3. Z4MC is around 69K credits and beginner level races give you between 4K-10K per win. Special events net much more XP and credits. I've been loving GT5 since I started playing it about 10 days ago, and loved it even more once I got the Driving Force GT wheel. So far the AMG Academy Nurburgring challenges are my favorite. This game really helps take the edge off of not driving the M all winter. The menu system does get a little tedious, and the game is not without a few other flaws, but the main component of the game -- the driving -- feels fantastic.
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I played some Forza 3 today, and while it's an older game, I still prefer it slightly over GT5 (or what limited experience I've had with it thus far) =/
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03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	Was going to play last night, but spent 4 hrs waiting for the system and GT5 updates to load. I guess the servers were over loaded as it was only a 150Mb update. I have leveled up to 18, so close to the damage threshold. I guess that will make me change my bull in china shop starts. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I haven't had much time on GT5 at all, but on Forza 3, with a stock Z4MC, I ran 1:37 on Laguna Seca. Not sure if that's a good time or not for the game, but I know that the real world (non-game) record for stock production road cars was set by the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, which came in @ 1:33. In real life, I could only get my stock Z4MC to do 1:54 @ Laguna Seca with my work-in-progress driving skill But that was two track days ago. Since then, I had a rainy track day @ Laguna (which helped me level up tremendously imho) and I've got TCK coilovers installed and dialed in now, so I'm expecting to easily break 1:50 per lap in the dry. My goal obviously is to get as close to 1:33 as possible
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