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kingofcrap Crew Member Posts: 12 |
posted 04-10-2005 05:04 PM
  
many people wonder y GT4 hasnt got any Ferraris and Lambo in it, but i m pretty sure the story goes like this... The rep of PD turned up to Modena, hoping to get the Lambo and Ferraris badges into the game. Went to their board room and told all the big italian bosses that PD is gonna hv a supercar festival in the game which is gonna feature courses like New York City and Infieion, letting the supercars to show their awesome speed and handling capacity. The Italians thought, 'Bravo! wt a great idea!' but when they were just about to pen the contract. The PD guys said, 'O, one more thing, we are gonna just let the players use tyres that provide NO breaking capacity wt so ever, so they can run into walls in certain death style!!' well... everybody knows wt happen at the end and hopefully they will get it rite in GT5 [This message has been edited by kingofcrap (edited 04-10-2005).] IP: Logged |
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NoQuarter 1st Lieutenant Posts: 550 |
posted 04-10-2005 05:51 PM
Actually, I read a snippet of a recent interview with Yaz, and he as much as said that Lambo, Ferrari and Porsche wanted too much money for licensing... [This message has been edited by NoQuarter (edited 04-10-2005).] IP: Logged |
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kingofcrap Crew Member Posts: 12 |
posted 04-10-2005 06:32 PM
it was a joke.... IP: Logged |
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Secludus Crew Member Posts: 53 |
posted 04-11-2005 01:15 PM
quote: Hm. Ferrari is still under a contract with some game by Sega (Dreamcast, anyone?), so their cars are extreamly rare on other games. You'll see pathetic made-up versions of the cars on other games, though.
quote: Porsche is probably RUF (some of decent cars). Don't know about Lamborghini. But that is probably wrong about Ferrari, but above all. They may all want more money to overtake the contracts they already under (If you googlize it, you may find some games named and purposely based on Lamborghini). I'm very unsure about RUF and Porsche about their names. [This message has been edited by Secludus (edited 04-11-2005).] IP: Logged |
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edgary235 1st Lieutenant Posts: 169 |
posted 04-11-2005 02:21 PM
quote: As far as I know, RUF is a "Porsche enhancement/improvement" company. IOW, improvements based on Porsche automobiles. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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kingofcrap Crew Member Posts: 12 |
posted 04-11-2005 02:23 PM
Porsche and RUF are 2 totally different companies. Yes, Ruf does tune Porsches if customers provide them with one...but Ruf main busineess is to purchase the 'shell' of Porsche but fit their own stuff inside, engines, brakes, suspension etc. I first posted this post because i totally dislike the idea that we hv to use sport tyres for the super car festival which the super car cannot perforem in the way they should.... i know supercars run on sports tyres on road but because the laws dont allow slick and u will be mostly likely to be driving at 30 mph and u dont drive into tight corners at 200mph IP: Logged |
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Secludus Crew Member Posts: 53 |
posted 04-11-2005 06:32 PM
quote: As Mine's are to Nissan Skylines and Mitsubuishi Lancers. Yes, my point exactly. IP: Logged |
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SpecsGTP 1st Lieutenant Posts: 301 |
posted 04-11-2005 07:32 PM
No Secludus, but a better example would be Saleen. Saleen generally uses Ford vehicles and parts but makes the vehicles as their own. Example: you could buy a Skyline and take it to Mine's (theoretically) and have them replace parts with racing versions to have a fairly trick car; but Saleen purchases a modified version of the vehilce (ie: Mustang, Explorer) and then recreates it as their own (S281, SR Widebody, ect.). The same goes with Ruf (pronounced "Roof," and not R-U-F). The shell of the vehicle is very similar to a Porsche, but actually shares less in common then you would think. Another example would be Shelby, but from back in the day. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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SVT 1st Lieutenant Posts: 127 |
posted 04-11-2005 08:56 PM
You beat me too it! My response exactly SpecsGTP. You might be able to include Roush in that group as well because they make their own variations of the Mustang. Bodies are similar but whats under the skin, doesn't have many similarites to the origional version. IP: Logged |
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Secludus Crew Member Posts: 53 |
posted 04-11-2005 09:44 PM
quote: I thought it was 'Rough'. Shoot me. IP: Logged |
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NoQuarter 1st Lieutenant Posts: 550 |
posted 04-12-2005 06:22 AM
quote: Absolutely incorrect. Ruf, which started out as a "tuner" for Porsche cars, now buys Porsche shells and mount their own suspensions, engines and drive trains. As so, they are now considered by the German government to be a Manufacturer. In fact, just last night there was a show on Discovery (or maybe the History Channel?) about the Autobahn, which contained a major segment about Ruf, and covered this issue quite succinctly. BTW, according to Mr. Ruf, it's pronounced rüf, something between roof and rough. [This message has been edited by NoQuarter (edited 04-12-2005).] IP: Logged |
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tr6 1st Lieutenant Posts: 244 |
posted 04-12-2005 06:51 AM
quote: Is that 'Mr.' as in 'Herr'? Sorry, couldn't resist... IP: Logged |
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Spen Again Crew Member Posts: 44 |
posted 04-12-2005 07:17 AM
Add Callaway in there. The Callaway's are high-performance ground-up builds of Chevy Corvettes, originally intended for homologation into the GT class to run at Le Mans. The rules are a bit different now, and the more recent C5 and now C6 Corvettes are running as race-tuned versions of the stock car. IP: Logged |
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Secludus Crew Member Posts: 53 |
posted 04-12-2005 11:08 AM
quote: That's what I meant. IP: Logged |
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SpecsGTP 1st Lieutenant Posts: 301 |
posted 04-12-2005 11:48 AM
Good call on Callaway Spen, almost forgot about them! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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NoQuarter 1st Lieutenant Posts: 550 |
posted 04-12-2005 12:31 PM
quote: Hehe...actually it was Herr Ruf
quote: No worries, just an old argument I'm always compelled to speak up on... IP: Logged |
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edgary235 1st Lieutenant Posts: 169 |
posted 04-12-2005 04:12 PM
That is sort of what I tought, but I did not know RUF would go as far as buying only the shells and producing a car of their own. I actually tought they would get a Porsche and just upgrade it (yes, probably like Mine's to skylines and lancers). Thank you for all the knowledge shared... [whispering to myself: "I love this forum"] ------------------ [This message has been edited by edgary235 (edited 04-12-2005).] IP: Logged |
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Secludus Crew Member Posts: 53 |
posted 04-12-2005 04:51 PM
I'm only here for the time being. I'm disallowed access to my original forum for a few days, then I may desert this forum. Only if I need to come back. IP: Logged |
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SpecsGTP 1st Lieutenant Posts: 301 |
posted 04-12-2005 09:59 PM
Well that's not a very nice thing to say, even if it is true. The Numbers Forum is generally for mature racers and beginners alike, in a friendly (sometimes competitive) setting for the exchange of GT knowledge, information, or just shooting the breeze. I'm sorry if you feel you got the brunt of some of the "corrections" a few of us may have posted, and that your stay here has not been enjoyable. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Secludus Crew Member Posts: 53 |
posted 04-13-2005 11:51 AM
Hey, I just need my forum addiction fed. IP: Logged |
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NoQuarter 1st Lieutenant Posts: 550 |
posted 04-13-2005 12:20 PM
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quote: Makes one wonder why he was "disallowed access" at the other forum... IP: Logged |
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Secludus Crew Member Posts: 53 |
posted 04-14-2005 02:38 PM
quote: Oh, please shut up. [This message has been edited by Secludus (edited 04-14-2005).] IP: Logged |
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Santiago22 Officer of the Bridge Posts: 2770 |
posted 04-14-2005 05:03 PM
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NoQuarter 1st Lieutenant Posts: 550 |
posted 04-14-2005 05:51 PM
quote: I rest my case... IP: Logged |
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SpecsGTP 1st Lieutenant Posts: 301 |
posted 04-14-2005 06:11 PM
Then if it is not such a big deal, why don't you explain to us why you were "dis-allowed" from your previous forum(s)? (edited for spelling) [This message has been edited by SpecsGTP (edited 04-14-2005).] IP: Logged |
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GT3mich Officer of the Bridge Posts: 6438 |
posted 04-14-2005 06:25 PM
quote: You shut up. Your stay here my be more brief than you think. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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edgary235 1st Lieutenant Posts: 169 |
posted 04-14-2005 06:32 PM
 Is it always like this when a new version of the game has just been released? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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GT3mich Officer of the Bridge Posts: 6438 |
posted 04-14-2005 06:43 PM
I don't know. Its been a long time between versions. It only seems to be a handfull of new posters that don't seem to know who is who in regards to this board or other boards for that matter. NoQuarter is a respected GT racer at many GT boards and doesn't deserve to be told to shut up from a new member. IP: Logged |
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NoQuarter 1st Lieutenant Posts: 550 |
posted 04-14-2005 06:59 PM
Thanks Jim, but it "ain't no thing"  Shame on me for goading Secludus, but he proved my point, ergo the "hook, line & sinker" pic. Of all the GT Forums I frequent (and I frequent them all), this one is, by far, one of the friendlier forums (along with the HGT), and it just irks me when someone disses the place like Secludus did, with his "...I may desert this forum. Only if I need to come back." That kind of attitude rouses the militant mind in me, and I'm often compelled to engage in confrontational discourse, mostly for my own amusement. Secludus...find another place for your witless banter, if anyone will have you. Jim, Glen & the rest of the Staff here...I've made my point. I apologize to you and the good folks here for causing trouble, and I'll lay back and observe the frivolities in this thread from here out [This message has been edited by NoQuarter (edited 04-14-2005).] IP: Logged |
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Dango Officer of the Bridge Posts: 2859 |
posted 04-15-2005 12:58 AM
quote: I know another guy, just like that. I know him pretty well actually. IP: Logged |
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SVT 1st Lieutenant Posts: 127 |
posted 04-15-2005 01:23 AM
quote: Agreed! I've been in and out of this since late GT2. Though for some reason I leave and come back and can't remember my username! Oh well, i got this one permanently stored so i'll be here for a while. IP: Logged |
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Secludus Crew Member Posts: 53 |
posted 04-15-2005 07:45 PM
quote: *Snore* I apologise for that remark, but seriously, that 'other forum' ban really affects me. Please just let me sink in, no matter how offending you find me. IP: Logged |
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eggmann Officer of the Bridge Posts: 2803 |
posted 04-15-2005 08:22 PM
I did some detective work for anyone who like me couldn't stand to be teased any longer. Notes regarding English Patriot/King of England/Secludus's ban, extended to one month today His posts in OD forum at same site However, these links don't explain why the forum is so vital to his existence. Please note I'm not implying that he's done anything "wrong" here at the Numbers, other than boasting that he'll leave once his ban is lifted at the other site (which isn't illegal anyway), and telling Ed to shut up. When he brought up the ban, but then wouldn't say anything else regarding it, it just piqued my curiosity. ------------------ [This message has been edited by eggmann (edited 04-15-2005).] IP: Logged |
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GB24Hours Captain Posts: 5999 |
posted 04-15-2005 11:24 PM
 Whenever you're ready to go, Secludus, you just let me know, mmmmK? [edit] OK, I just read the thread with your banning due to the "What he said" comment, and I have to tell ya, I thought it was pretty darn funny. We're not that strict around here, but we do ask that you try to be respectful to other members in your posts. "Do shut up" is most definitely NOT respectful. [This message has been edited by GB24Hours (edited 04-15-2005).] IP: Logged |
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