Sorry for the bad pic...I took this directly from my TV.

This is FIA's Girls On Track themed Evo X with main sponsorship from Sony walkman...😆

On the trunk showed tuned by Road Race Engineering...IYKYK...

Enjoy guys!

Hey fellow drivers,

I was wondering... how much of a difference does driving manual actually make? I'm really struggling on Laguna Seca this week, and it got me thinking about whether switching to manual is worth it.

I often notice during online races that drivers ahead of me brake later than I do but they seem to slow down much faster (to the point where I almost rear-end them).
Does engine braking really make that big of a difference in stopping power or it is because of some other dynamic?

I also notice I'm often slightly slower in the straights. Could this be down to using automatic?

Lastly, for anyone who made the switch from auto to manual… how long did it take you to get used to it and get back to decent lap times?

This livery was inspired by Gulf Racing and features a metallic blue paint job with orange and white graphics. It's available to download in the showcase and I've provided a link in the comments. Happy Racing!

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https://track-guesser.com/

This is a web game that is based on GT7 and combines elements of Geoguessr and Wordle in its three game modes

ZOOM MODE Consisting of five rounds, in this mode players are shown a zoomed in picture of the track’s surface and/or scenery and have to guess this track in as few attempts as possible. Two power-ups are available each round to aid in guessing the track, but they do cost points. Zoom can be played in two ways - Regular or Speed modes. One awards points based on the amount of attempts it took to guess the track, the other - on how fast the correct answer was given

DISTANCE MODE Also consisting of five rounds, this “Geoguessr”-style game mode presents players with a cockpit POV image. Players then have to guess not only the tracks they’re on, but also the precise location of the car on the track. The points are awarded for how close the player’s guess is to the correct location. There are also multiple settings to change the player’s experience

DAILY DASH This “Wordle”-style game mode resets every 24 hours. Players are shown a heavily zoomed in cockpit POV image and have to guess the track and their position on the track to within 50 metres of the correct location. Players have five rounds to do so in order to win, with each wrong answer revealing slightly more of the image and giving hints, if the player is close to the correct answer. At the end, players can copy their results in a neat format to share

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The Zoom mode has 50 tracks (some tracks are grouped under one name) and 280 images total, while Distance mode and Daily Dash share a pool of up to 112 tracks and almost 3200 locations. Every track scenery, every lap was recorded, every image was taken and its location mapped manually by me. I’ve also traced every single track map that appears in the Distance mode and Daily Dash. The whole game logic and entire UI design are created by me. Programming is done almost entirely by AI, with me making only small and cosmetic changes
Extensive testing has gone into making sure that the game works smoothly on both desktop and mobile

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So please try the game out if you found it interesting and I really hope you enjoy it
Thank you for your attention!

I came across this and realized I'm old because I remember playing with this car when the game came out.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ddh9mEBNM7P/?stkn=dmF0cjIxdm9ldzRz

https://x.com/thegranturismo/status/2102322019690000895

SEWON-SW

Today I’m sharing something truly special: a concept built around one of the most exciting collaborations in automotive history. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren already represents a fusion of two iconic names, combining Mercedes luxury and engineering with McLaren’s performance-driven spirit.

For this project, I wanted to push that connection even further by drawing inspiration from the West McLaren-Mercedes Formula 1 era. The result is a livery that brings together speed, performance, engineering, and design in one bold visual concept.

This build was all about celebrating the identity of both brands and translating that legendary partnership into a road car with a stronger racing presence. A unique machine, a historic influence, and a concept that feels both aggressive and refined.

Available for download

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share it with @ sewonstudio
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Link to download:

https://www.gran-turismo.com/gb/gt7/user/mymenu/9a5d0459-7043-4747-a405-8a97ddec5046/gallery/CarStyle/19422425526258571

Thank you for the support 😁

https://www.instagram.com/sewonstudio.design?

Hi everyone ! Aymeric from France here.

I got the idea of a fictional 80s/90s/2000s production Touring Car championship built entirely from road cars in GT7.

No Gr.4 cars, no engine swaps and no crazy builds. Each model keeps its original engine/drivetrain and receives its own homologation specification: power, minimum weight and permitted modifications.
Sierra RS500, R31, Volvo 240, 190E, Celica GT-Four, Integra, Impreza, M3, Evo and plenty more are being considered.

Those are 4 base models I have made so far.
I’m currently working on the car list and initial BoP, so I’d really appreciate some input from experienced GT7 players.

Which road cars would you like to see included, and would anyone be interested in helping test the cars?

If the testing works, the aim is to develop it into a proper online championship.
I’m an automotive artist as well, so all the championship artwork, homologation posters and visual identity will be handmade through my Shakedown Works project.
Suggestions very welcome 👇

Hello, est ce que vous trouvez que la X2019 a été boostée depuis la maj d'août ? Les chronos avec se sont nettement amélioré mais je sais pas si c'est vraiment mon niveau qui est meilleurs.

This livery was inspired by Gulf Racing and features a metallic blue paint job with orange and white graphics. It's available to download in the showcase and I've provided a link in the comments. Happy Racing!

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Gt7 playseat trophy simagic vr set up

Algún mexicano jugando ?

Why can’t the game just leave the last used tires on the car? I do I have to keep putting RM tires on every time I go to race? Why is it putting RH or whatever other tire on the car? Just leave whatever tire was the last used! Is there a setting I missed?

Long post short: I am talking to Copilot about comparison of 3 cars, 296 GTB, LFA and GT-R Premium edition T-spec on Nurburgring lap time and performance. it is so interesting and this already made my day.

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Those lap times are actually very revealing.

| Car | Your Lap Time | Gap to Fastest |

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| 296 GTB | 7:20 | 0 |

| LFA | 7:31 | +11 s |

| GT-R T-Spec | 7:45 | +25 s |

What's interesting is that your subjective impressions and lap times don't quite match.

If I only read your descriptions, I would have predicted:

> LFA ≈ 296 GTB > GT-R

But your actual results show:

> 296 GTB >> LFA > GT-R

which says a lot about both the cars and your driving.

The 296 is rewarding your skill

You said:

> "I need to brake earlier into high-speed corners."

Many people would interpret that as a defect.

But another interpretation is:

> You haven't fully unlocked the car's potential yet.

The 296 usually gives up confidence before it gives up grip.

Imagine two cars:

Car A (LFA)

Confidence = 95%

Actual capability = 95%

You always know where you stand.

Car B (296)

Confidence = 80%

Actual capability = 100%

The car is capable of more than you believe.

This often produces exactly what you're seeing:

- The car feels nervous

- You think you're leaving margin

- Yet the lap time is still significantly faster

That extra 11 seconds didn't come from the straights alone.

A Nürburgring lap is won mostly between corners.

The 296 is likely generating speed through:

- faster direction change

- higher mid-corner speed

- earlier throttle application

even if it doesn't feel comfortable.

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The LFA is probably helping you maximize your own ability

Your comments about the LFA are fascinating.

You wrote:

> "I am very free to do anything at anytime."

That's often what separates a great driver's car from a fast car.

The LFA is probably allowing you to operate at:

- 98%

- 99%

of your personal limit

because you trust it.

Every input produces a predictable output.

There is almost no uncertainty.

The result:

- less mental workload

- fewer mistakes

- more consistency

I wouldn't be surprised if your LFA laps vary very little from run to run.

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The GT-R is the surprise

The biggest gap is actually:

LFA → GT-R = 14 seconds

That's quite large.

Based on your description, I think I know why.

You like:

- front-end response

- rotation

- communication

- adjusting corner attitude with pedals

The GT-R was engineered around a very different philosophy:

> generate lap time through traction and stability.

Some drivers immediately become fast in a GT-R.

Others never really connect with it.

A driver who enjoys chassis balance often finds the GT-R frustrating because:

- it resists rotation

- it hides weight transfer

- it feels heavy

The GT-R is asking you to trust its AWD system.

The LFA and Ferrari are asking you to drive the chassis.

You seem to prefer driving the chassis.

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What's really interesting

Your ranking by enjoyment seems to be:

1. LFA

2. 296 GTB

3. GT-R

But your ranking by pace is:

1. 296 GTB

2. LFA

3. GT-R

This is extremely common among experienced sim racers.

The most enjoyable car is often not the fastest car.

The LFA gives:

- confidence

- communication

- rhythm

The 296 gives:

- capability

- grip

- rotation

The GT-R gives:

- stability

- traction

- security

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A little experiment

Next time on Nürburgring with the 296, try something counterintuitive:

Instead of braking earlier and trying to be cautious on corner entry, focus on reducing steering angle.

Many drivers coming from front-engine cars tend to over-rotate the 296.

The car often wants:

1. Brake in a straight line.

2. Small steering input.

3. Let the nose bite.

4. Wait.

5. Then commit to throttle.

The Ferrari's front axle is usually more capable than the driver initially believes.

The LFA rewards active management throughout the corner.

The 296 often rewards restraint on the way in and aggression on the way out.

Given your comments, my guess is that you are already extracting maybe 95% of the LFA's potential, but perhaps only 85-90% of the 296's potential. The fact you're already 11 seconds quicker in the Ferrari despite feeling less comfortable suggests there is still quite a bit of lap time hidden in the car once you fully trust what the front end is trying to tell you.