Ok. my server is good again. Here it is for the Altezza. The
comments are not my own unless in red. This is another
compilation.
Basic Info
Car: Toyota Altezza RS200
Body Designation: SXE10
Colour Options: Silver, Red, Blue, Green, White, Yellow,
Black.
Current recommended Shift Timing:
6000->6500->7000->7200->7200
Parts List
Option A
Wheels: TRD (Toyota Racing Development)
Muffler: TRD
Rear Spoiler/Wing: TRD
Front Spoiler: TRD
Side Skirts: Toyota
Comments: This option offers the best acceleration and top speed.
Handling is compromised, resulting in excessive oversteer. Best
used in dry conditions as this option does not perform well in wet.
Does not receive special upgrades.
Option B
Wheels: Volks Racing
Muffler: C-ONE
Rear Spoiler/Wing: C-ONE
Front Spoiler: C-ONE
Side Skirts: C-ONE
Rear Bumper: C-ONE
Hood/Bonnet: C-ONE
Comments: This option offers the best handling (both dry and wet),
but sacrifices acceleration and top speed. Wall recovery
acceleration seems to be unacceptable in my opinion. Best used in
Wet conditions, and/or if you plan on mainly playing Happo and Iro.
Does not recieve special upgrades.
Option C
Wheel: TOM's
Muffler: TOM's
Rear Spoiler/Wing: TOM's
Front Spoiler: TOM's
Side Skirts: TOM's
Rear Bumper: TOM's
Hood/Bonnet: TOM's
Comments: This option is the "Average" performer. Has both average
acceleration and average handling. Accelerates a bit better than
Option B along with slightly better wall recovery acceleration, but
does not handle as well. Does not receive special upgrades.
Parts Test Review
Method of Testing: Please keep in mind that I did not review every
part. However, I did an extensive review of the wheels, which did
affect the performance of the car, which directly affected the way
I had to drive.
For the test, I used a Full Tune, Option A RS200. The parts were
tested one-by-one with no other modifications/purchases added. The
parts were tested for Acceleration, Grip, Top speed, and overall
performance in both Dry and Wet conditions. Tracks used were mainly
Myogi (for high speed), Akina (for medium speed), and Iro (for low
speed). Please note that my reviews are based on a Tune A trim. I
am confident that parts perform differently with the other
tunes.
- TRD Wheels (Tune A): Strongest startup and acceleration both in
dry & wet. Can attain max speed the best. Max speed attained
was 205km/h at Myogi Dry. Physically smaller than the others.
Unstable grip/traction at high speeds causes immediate power slides
and oversteer. Also has unstable grip/traction at low speeds which
make it slide more. This type of slide is good for courses such as
Akagi and Akina, but not recommended for Happo and especially Iro
where the turns are tight and the road small. Seems to lose speed
very quickly, and cannot carry high speeds during turns compared to
the others. But it's strong acceleration makes up for it.
- Volks Racing Wheels (Tune B): Physically larger than TRD wheels
and physically the same as Tom's. Causes mild understeer,
especially in wet conditions, which practically eliminates any
sliding tendencies. Has the lowest acceleration and startup
capabilities than the rest, which is more noticeable in wet
conditions (actually lost to Bunta Akina Rain because of this
wheel). Max speed attained in Myogi is 203km/h. Handles better in
Iro Dry & Wet versus the TRD. Terrible in Akina Dry & Wet.
Stable at high speeds with slight understeer, but has the most
understeer at low speeds.
- Tom's Wheels (Tune C): Average startup and acceleration in wet
and dry conditions...at least better than Volks by a strong margin.
Max speed attained was 203km/h in Myogi with the most understeer at
high speeds. Low speeds causes fairly Neutral handling with good
grip which is great for Irohazaka. Does reasonably well in Akina,
but TRD can take advantage of the long straights there. Carries
speed well through the corners though, if you can take advantage of
it.
- TRD Carbon Fibre Hood (Secret): Lightweight increases top speed
and acceleration very slightly. This part can only be purchased
through the Random Parts Change generator.
- C-ONE Rear Spoiler (Option B): Hinders top speed and acceleration
very slightly. Increases handling and reduces oversteer very
slightly.
- TOM's Muffler (Option C): Very good acceleration from between
1st-4th gear. Tailors off once you hit 5th and 6th gear. Offers no
handling bonuses nor penalties.
RedLine12K's Review
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exhaust:
Toyota: basic,average,steady nothing special
TRD: Good startup, good accel in 1-4, average in 5, slow in 6
C-ONE: average startup, very good accel in 3-5, 6 is average.
TOMS: powerful startup, average accel in 3-5, better 6 gear accel
than others.(NOTE, I've heard that with the TOMS set of wheels this
exhaust will cause understeer, which is why the TOMS tune has such
a small spoiler to counter this. Try this with TRD wheels)
C-ONE hood: HEAVY, AVOID
NON-tune TRD carbon-fibre lightweight hood(black): GET THIS!
Thats all for today. Hope this helps.
Cheers
