The Impossible Time Trial

[@1gorFragaRacing]

You forgetting the wide body until the last hour 😂😂 That thing makes a huge difference, since increase a lot of the tire width it self, it generates a lot more grip! Definitely wasn't easy for us to get the 6:42 as well, tried bunch of different setups and drove so many laps too, trying to lower just couples of tenths. I drove more than 1000km in a single day on this combo at some point on the weekend 💀

[@zilinskas91]

Hey Igor! That time you put on that track was just phenomenal, congratulations my brother.

[@jamesleech403]

nicely done mate

[@Super_GT]

Congratulations on the mega lap mate. Obviously you have a clear talent on the game but still had to put in a ton of work to get the lap. Well played. 👏

[@RL-hq5jz]

Nice mate! Gonna cook your ass in story mode late today tho 😎

[@super0silver_103]

Legends

[@Reiderreiter]

When Steve starts showing footage from the cinematic camera, you know it’s Hammer Time.

[@DaJeaniusCEO]

So true

[@Varun-]

It's getting sweaty in here

[@JesusOnHeroin]

🥵🥵🥵

[@Tixrok]

That was ssick ending even tho timer gave it away... But I still on the edge of my sit?

[@jzoom92]

It's thorbin time and it's morbin time

[@manroexo]

Something about seeing someone struggle and struggle till they finally succeed that fills me with joy

[@samuray8985]

Especially if it Super GT on my favorite car

[@RC-nv6rc]

You should try a game called dayz lol

[@rmyz2u]

I bought a wheel thinking that it would improve my consistency but this time trial proved me wrong. I literally couldnt do a lap with my wheel but could get sub 7 minutes or above with my controller

[@Karan-nj2dk]

I share the same sentiment, ManroeXO. The spirit of keeping at it! Even woke up early because he was so determined.

[@MrJojoringo]

@@rmyz2u There's a long learning curve before you get better times when you do the transition to the wheel, when did you get yours ? You have to practice a lot before you get used to it and if you had a decent level with a controller that makes it harder.

[@tarril_h]

"Out there is the perfect lap, no mistakes, every gear change, every corner, perfect!"

[@knallpistolen]

I will keep looking for it

[@The_R_Vid]

Great line from a great movie.

[@sesh3508]

@@The_R_Vid what movie I must ask

[@Xchax3]

@@sesh3508 Ford vs. Ferrari

[@asneakychicken322]

@@knallpistolen "copy, we are checking"

[@Injamben]

Got to end and thought "oh man, short video today" then realized it was 25 minutes! Goes to show the elite entertainment value Super GT has.

[@lp1926.guitars]

same!

[@Roaming50]

I loved that you showed how tough this was and how much you crashed. You are mortal!

[@omg_stoppit]

Pro-tip: if you lose the rear braking into corner entry, move the brake bias forward. If you notice the car understeering on brake entry, most the brake balance backward. This can help substantially. If you want a decent suspension baseline, set camber to -3 front and rear. Then set damping and rebound to full soft. Starting with damping, begin doing fast laps until you get your peak lap time. When your adjustments begin to make the ride so harsh that you start to lose time, go back to the last "good" setting. Do this again with rebound. From there, fine tuning adjustments for understeer/oversteer should be done via the anti-roll bars. This isn't perfect by any means, but it will get you somewhere versus the terrible stock tunes that the game gives you.

[@jamesleech403]

This is good advice. Suspension compliance = grip but not response.

[@ModPapa]

This is great. Thank you for sharing!

[@nattyhead5988]

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely give it a try as my setup knowledge is limited. Much appreciated.

[@BrianKongXD]

Great to see someone tuning the same way as myself. Though I usually leave dampers at default. Pretty much all sims especially GT has nearly perfect flat tarmac, which imo damper tuning wont have a very significant effect compared to ARB/spring rates.. also the toe is very important too.

[@RaindropsBleeding]

"Pro-tip" more like "pro-setup"

[@MiketheEye]

Super GT! You got me into sim racing and I can proudly say I just ranked up to B Rank online! Now I just need to learn how to pass people more effectively.

[@the_mowron]

I don't mean to be a jerk, but: It's much more difficult to get to A from B than it is to go from D to C, or C to B. I have been stuck in B since the early days of GT Sport.

[@speeder6327]

@@the_mowron true but still A-B? quick fix it before anyone notices

[@damiworld]

Consistent top 8 finishes and you'll get A in no time. Just hold out for your preferred tracks.

[@matthewnoaks4759]

@@the_mowron concistency is the key to being an A driver. I was A for about a year then took a step back and im perusing in B at the moment

[@VelhaGuardaTricolor]

How to overtake tip: (my 2 cents) Don't try to hard. Be patient. Break early on the outside when you are really close and get a better exit to long straights. Whatever you do, don't be reckless or you will just end up being "old switcherooed". Ultimately if you are decently fast and consistent you will gain positions one way or another. Good luck!

[@Felix_A_]

Steve is the only person I watch on here where I get really invested in their success. I get super excited when he is able to pull off a win, or beat a challenge, and sad when he doesn’t.

[@brickhouse5795]

Man I wish this was a livestream 😭 such a soothing voice mr GT

[@pequod4557]

Ayo?

[@pedrob.2691]

Bro i'm not gonna lie, I have slept to the sound of Mr. GT's voice before

[@Madmax-nh5yd]

@@pedrob.2691 same here

[@comfy5998]

I fall asleep to these videos daily. Mr. GT is doing a service.

[@Elebanitez]

This isn't Only Fans bro.

[@Motabee]

Can’t wait for the Netflix documentary on this. Incredible.

[@heddshot87]

"Hello viewers, my name is SuperGT"

[@Super_GT]

Netflix approached me about this but were only offering $500m but I wanted $666m.

[@Motabee]

@@Super_GT misplacing money instead of spending it on things the people actually want as usual smh

[@Elmo6855]

@@Super_GT I heard the proposed title "Stuck in the Shadow Realm" was the deal breaker 🤔

[@heddshot87]

@@Super_GT and it must be spelled six hundred and sixty sikkth milion

[@Ermz]

Watching the car's handling change after the wide body mod felt like taking a Xanax. Great effort, Steve!

[@michaelford6768]

Man, this brings me back to doing drunk time trial tourneys with my friends on the Nurburgring on GT6. Except we would use stock Hondas instead of the actual fast cars lmaaoo lots of 12-15 lap times

[@skythundersky1544]

Sounds like y'all had some fantastic moments

[@michaelford6768]

@@skythundersky1544 definitely one of those “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve left them” 😭

[@ConfusedGeriatric]

@@michaelford6768 bro 😭

[@nightflash96]

13:16 the "Almost drifting" he was doing was most likely "slip angle": the perfect balance between grip and drift which allows you to go through a turn at the fastest speed possible. It's really and art you have to master

[@sule.A]

Slight slip without counter steering yea

[@abdullahsaif9046]

that last line has to be one of the coldest bars ever delivered. what a legend

[@perspii2808]

Man, this video is the perfect summation of what time trialing is like. Such a specifically relatable feeling lol that final lap gave me butterflies. It must’ve been so difficult to hold it together for so long under that pressure. I wonder how the marshal felt about it in the end

[@Sam.RS6]

Absolutely unreal scenes, perseverance pays. The ending hit the spot 😮‍💨 I imagined you doing the mic drop but with the wheel instead 😂

[@jamesleech403]

throws the wheel stand to the ground

[@flaverraver2231]

16:10 I realized just keep pushing, not instantly restarting, getting into the flow and following your own ghost to see minor mistakes always helps me a lot. Also props for getting up early just to set a fast and nice time here :)

[@wobblysauce]

Retunes the braking markers.

[@cermAl19384]

idk man... it's like we all have a toxic relationship w this track. It can really be a nightmare to put together a decent lap, but at the same time we're all so in love w it, irremediably. Mega lap man, hats off.

[@Bakuru]

Perfect description. As an enthusiast I have to love the track with all my heart, but as a racer who has experienced it in MANY games, GT included, I hate it with a burning passion 🤣🤣

[@xX_Gravity_Xx]

A few setup tips. Increase the rake of the car. Force the rear aero to function more, and increase the over all downforce generated by the body. Stiffen the rear until the car becomes too twitchy. Leave it on the limit. Do the same for softening the front. Start balancing the two. You can also adjust the camber based on your corning. Keep that contact patch on the road. Adjust the front toe outward to help with responsiveness.

[@CVlad92]

This video is great, the twist at 17:05 is so good, the timer on screen, the ending with beautiful time. Great drama.

[@LJBenji14]

I'm fairly confident with this track as I just completed the circuit experience, but after 4 solid laps I still hadn't touched bronze, so I gave up haha I didn't realize you could tune the car, I'm sure that would've made a big difference!

[@burntnugget1854]

Bro same i just rented one from the game

[@sebastianmellander]

The wedneaday is saved 🙌🙌🙌

[@MotownModels]

Wedneaday

[@LiptL]

wedneeday

[@DanKam92]

Wednesday

[@lucasfirmino3951]

Nevermore is saved!

[@romanrosenberg2753]

wetkneeday

[@miweneia]

This video is a prime example of why you’re the most popular and enjoyable GT creator to watch - you’re not a casual and neither are you a professional. You’re simply a guy that tries really hard and succeeds in the end. Keep it up, Steve!

[@willyjimmy8881]

This was one of my favorite time trial events in all of gt7. It was hard yes, but so worth it. Hopefully Polyphany does more like this with some upper limits of power and weight and says hey, go get it.

[@ARockyRock]

The best laptimes come at the limit of grip. That's what I've always heard. The closer you can get to drifting without drifting while covering as short a distance as possible, the better. This is why suspension and differential settings are some of the most important things to tune when at your limits, it changes where that limit appears.

[@Greydawg]

I absolutely * crave* these time trials & leaderboard challenges. Great stuff!

[@sventillack]

Watching this video made me relive a week of frustration and heartbreak. In the end I managed to do a 6:53.485, so a tenth and half slower, almost identical sectors; happy, yet proud. Good job nailing it on the final hour!

[@neilwilkinson9799]

This was an all time favourite video of yours mate. Brilliant commentary and editing made me laugh and epic ending well done indeed. Never in doubt

[@PMantis013]

I laughed, I cried, I was anxious and terrified... but then I smiled! What a great lap and storytelling!

[@mikemcinnis12]

This reminds me of spending HOURS grinding nordschleife trying to get a sub 5 min lap on Forza 6 in hardcore mode, ended up getting a 4:53 which was 4th in the world with the F1 car, however there was only about 200 people who had laps posted in hardcore mode.

[@markharris2557]

Steve - so glad to see you struggle! I did 26 laps on the bounce and didn’t complete one without messing up somewhere - optimum time was a silver, 1.95 secs away from gold - but best lap time wasn’t even a bronze as I stopped and bathed my bloody and calloused hands and swore never to race this again with an NSX (which is a shame because in real life it is a fantastic car to drive)…. We’ll done you though on getting there - although there was never any doubt!

[@garygaminghd5179]

I’m suffering from Covid and pneumonia in my right lung I’m super sick i really don’t know if I’ll make it or not but your videos have been helping me stay positive they help me forget the pain but I love you videos man💜

[@lawrenceyancy3364]

Hang in there! Hope you recover ASAP!

[@Elebanitez]

Good luck man! You will make it.

[@garygaminghd5179]

@@lawrenceyancy3364 thank you

[@garygaminghd5179]

@@Elebanitez thank you

[@JReaLBiz86]

24:29 - Jesus. That's as close as you ever wanna get to that corner under braking. Hell of a run, Super!

[@Dyslexic_Mudkip]

i think youve mentioned how youre not into time trials all too much but i would love to hear your commentary and philosophies behind every new tt.

[@nicox2348]

Nürburgring and the word "Impossible" together reminds me of the Mission 34 in GT4, at this point there should be a similar challenge as a nod, but using the AMG GT3 instead of the SLR Mclaren. Pd: Great effort and persistence Steve, congrats.

[@Giratina575]

Funny enough, the ost for the driving missions screen is called mission impossible

[@limegrass]

As someone who spends days on time trials, this was so satisfying to watch. What was the final global ranking of your time?

[@jonnyz37gjbm]

Love that a Brazilian has the top time in the NSX Type R.

[@turtletrading4207]

Hey Super GT, viewer here. Here are my setup recommendations for you. If you have a twitchy car, the first this I would do is to increase the rear toe in to stabilize the car. The toe in, meaning rear tires pointing inwards, is usually measured in degrees, I am not sure what the GT7 bar unit is but you should try to crank it all the way to 1, usually 3 to 4 degrees of toe in should be fine in the rear. In the front, put some toe out, tires pointing outwards, one degree of toe out should be fine, again idk about the GT7 bar value. This setting should reduce some top speed. If you need more stability you should stiffen the front roll bar slightly compared to the rear to reduce steering. You had a good reflex to pay with the downforce, put more downforce in the rear to stabilize it. The wide body worked because you have more grip all over it is just physics and load transfer, having wider car reduces weight transfer giving you more grip. By tweaking and perfecting the balance of the car you could go even faster! Good luck!

[@CHEF2077]

Opposite to many peoples belief, race cars are not really low for Nordschleife. The amount of compression and decompression the suspension has to do basically requires a decently high car. Also the suspension is usually fairly soft compared to other tracks, to accomodate the bumpiness of the track plus the insane amount of curb riding. I dont know how much this is applicable to GT but it hopefully helps understanding the tune settings. Also the track is a lot more about power and downforce, instead of speed in corners. Best example is comparing the GT2RS and GT3RS. All in all fantastic video as always Steve. Congrats on succeeding!

[@lcpd3311]

That track marshal is so dreamy 😍

[@mysticalplatypus87]

Haven’t watched the rest of the video yet, but the format of you going round the track in a stock car then going through the tuning process was really good. For me, it was informative to see. Thank you

[@0088willy]

Seeing Steve struggle on this track just makes me think about how insane the world record driver real life is

[@Bulten1973]

I guess it's because it is the longest track "in the wooorrld" that everybody likes it. But for me it is a nightmare. Narrow and with too many turns to remember..but maybe I should work up the unreal patience and coolness of supergt? Well done! I was on nails the whole time even if the whole video gave the vibe of gold.

[@bbaylor5]

I hope one day I'll be able to be as cool and fast as SuperGT

[@happycanayjian1582]

Well done. I always hated the long straight when you know you’re on a cracking lap. My hands would get sweaty. I’d fight with all my might to not brake too early and/or tentatively because the more hesitant you are, not only are you already losing a little bit of time, but the more likely you are to make an error. You just had to full send it in the last few corners. 😁💪🏼

[@SaketBakshi]

Hello Super GT, viewer here.

[@antothemanto77]

If only you had IOF’s setup. It really seemed to make a difference. It’s like his car understeered less, took the curbs without upsetting the car, and delivered power in a way that was more controllable. Thanks to that and his awesome throttle control, he was able to maintain optimal slip angle through every corner. Congrats on getting a gold medal, and I loved watching!

[@wobblysauce]

Having a setup doesn’t always make you faster, different driving styles and such, but it is nice to compare.

[@biscuit_1316]

I'm just here to say I really love the time trial videos!

[@Tr1pMind]

one thing i learned from GT4 is that you can use the brake controller to change bias on cars that tend to understeer or oversteer so you can effectively brake into your cornering and almost guarantee a good entry angle. Increase brake bias to rear and this should usually be the case but you need to have a good balance between weight distribution and brake bias. also in general when tuning - always go for maximum raw power output and lightweight clutch/flywheel because it will increase acceleration even after having to downtune it for the challenge settings.

[@msg9434]

Could you record your mic during these races/time trials? Would love to hear your reaction to certain events during the game. Especially felt like it wouldve added to this video's ending as well

[@ART_OFTHEGAME]

That music that plays when hitting gold just give you the best feeling

[@milktar2182]

That's Gou Hojo's number plate on the car

[@slayer8actual]

Outstanding! I know I will never be able to compete at your level so seeing you have success after so many failures, is enough for me. Really enjoyed this video!

[@darklord7979]

Love the commentary over your stressful endeavor. Absolutely stunning work Super GT

[@seanxprt]

Really well made video Steve. Always love seeing you working towards a goal, especially when you succeed. Your commentary over the final lap was great, keep it up!

[@uziel5000]

Im not even close to your level so I was struggling to get bronze in this one and never did. I was so frustrated! But watching your video actually made me realize just how dumb I am. For reasons I cannot begin to understand, I was under the impression that you could not modify cars in these time trials. I would just drive them bone stock and not touch a thing. I have no idea why I thought that but now hopefully I will do better in subsequent trials. Thanks man. Love your videos.

[@Ali-ew9gv]

Such a genuine person, always a pleasure to watch

[@Sevetamryn]

To be honest, it is somewhat refreshing to see that a driver, much better than me, can struggle a lot on the ring too. The ring need so much practice (and a good setup, what i'm not able to do). It took me soooo long to just drive a clean lap (counted as clean in Forza) on the ring, in a decent car, going to the top 6.5% in time trial.

[@beandeh]

Yes, my man! Thank you for sharing your journey, that's what it's all about!

[@manicdrive85]

after watching him for a few years now I am actually learning how to drive better on Gt congrats on the gold, thank you for all the great content.

[@Dionisus97]

What I really love is that the replay tv cam almost perfectly copies the KZbin corner. Makes every Nordschleife replay ten times better

[@AvocadoOverlord777]

This was one of my favorite videos that I've seen on your channel. I was fully invested 100%. Keep up the good work 👍

[@brandoncheatham5510]

Superb job! The most difficult track in all of racing history and you made it look easy once you had the setup! Congrats man!🎉

[@outerentity]

Beautiful display of driving there to get that gold really well done it was a joy to watch. I respect your persistence.

[@mathportillo]

Super GT honed the commented gameplay genre to high level. I think his skills of directing a video are above average not only for race games but for games in general.

[@sleepysupra]

Anyone else find it funny how he was talking about getting into the 3% of times, and finishing with a 6:53.333. Good stuff Super GT

[@TCR_PILOT]

Wow that's cutting it fine, 34 minutes left to do it. Well done. 🏆Yep I never thought I could do this one what with Fraga setting such a crazy time. I got Gold with a day to go.

[@the_ptz483]

Absolutely love that when done in Forza with same specs (aero, 1053kg, 345hp) is around 670 points A-class and the record time on Nordschleife is over 7 minutes in A-class

[@matthewhinkle3929]

No I love the 3rd section more! Nice driving as always, definitely making me wish I still had GT. The license tests back in GT4 did wonders for memorizing that track.

[@juni_2452]

GG steve, it was really satisfying to see the improvement through the laps. I worked my ass off to get a 6:55 and i was porjected to get a 6:53 on my last attemp but i scuffed the last couple of corners😂. Didn't even cross my mind putting the widebody on, it really looked way more stable and less nervous

[@adrielklein189]

That last lap was very tense, kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time. Love your narration, Steve!

[@tomchamberlain4329]

Yooo. Well done Steve. Anyone going sub-7 on that TT deserves some respect. I got a 7.03 after about 3 days solid trying, refining my setup, probably about 80 laps maybe 100. I thought I was flying but honestly the replay showed a hell of a lot of time lost, inefficiencies etc. I think I fucked up by not adding anywhere near enough downforce. I tend to to focus on natural frequency and ride height and getting them in the right ballpark before moving on to any other settings, usually downforce is 3rd. Should maybe have started experimenting with aero settings earlier and eventually landed on a suspension setup more suited to higher downforce. Lesson learned perhaps. Putting together a solid lap on the ring is no joke. I loved every second of it though, hope you did too mate. That Fraga sliding! Yeah I find cars, especially rear wheel drive cars, are at their absolute best when there's quite a lot of sliding going on, the immediate boost out of corners is definitely worth a second or two on most circuits, maybe 10 or more on the ring. Takes an awful lot of spring frequency and ride height testing tho. You need a few hours spare to really get it down.

[@Lance_Lionroar]

That ending was hype. Absolutely sensational mate. You love to see it.

[@ClearMountainProvisions]

Love the insight into your tuning logic. I suck at tuning and it’s awesome to get some tips from you on this. More videos like this would be awesome!

[@Chrassi]

SIIICCCK mate, and all that sandbagging in the beginning for you to finally shine in full extend there in the end.

[@thedunkdojogaming]

I tried this but I don't have the map knowledge or the car tuning knowledge to do it effectively...Wish I had been able to see this when it was active lol! It's encouraging in a way to see better sim racers make mistakes, since I am new into the sim racing world. It means that even the best of the best make mistakes and that I shouldn't stop after one or two mistakes.

[@Gatitasecsii]

Thank you for keeping the whole lap at the end there, very satisfying to watch.

[@Achromatic_0]

i love his struggle, makes me feel like im not the only one

[@ConfusedGeriatric]

“Well, it was never in doubt” slight chills at the end there for me, fantastic stuff mate 😁👍

[@thegh0zt]

Can never complain with having Super GT with my lunch break. Great speed!

[@okuu_utsuho]

The ring really is a challenging track. The pinned comment is right. It made huge difference on the car. Nice driving and dedication to get a gold!

[@enzoverde9623]

my favorite part of these racing games like gt and motorsport is the process, making small adjustments to gain tenths of a second while still fighting to stay on your game

[@nikbear]

When you finally hook up a lap like that, it really is a thing of joy! Excellent stuff Steve, that's the business 😉 👌

[@Zaque-TV]

Savage trial man. You put in the work and grinded until you got it! CONGRATS!

[@SeanMarroquin]

Congrats Man! I was pumped at the end. Good stuff.

[@theowlwhisperer1]

OMG i remember this map from GT4 back on the playstation 2 days. It got me and my dad to bond alot within the realm of videogames. Goood times

[@defyingtheodds1987]

One thing I can say is with this car you want to balance the weight as close to 50:50 as possible. Shorten the final gear, so when you enter the next gear from 3 to 4 and so on you’re only dropping about 1.2k rpm. Cars with less than 400hp do better with shorter gears. Especially this one.

[@mattobrien2010]

dude, youre incredible. solid work and persistence my friend

[@burntnugget1854]

You editing is just as amazing as your driving 👏👏 Great guy u r

[@ruikazane5123]

Flashbacks from GT4...holy hell! Basic tuning technique: 1. Gearing - to match your gearing to your speed going through corners, so you won't shift up or down in the turn, within the meat of your powerband, match the top speed to the rev limit

[@ObjectivelyCorrectOpinion]

0:17 Hojo Go NSX number plate. I respect that!

[@Jscy4662]

I was two tenths off but just couldn't improve without binning it. Nice work, although a bit of PTSD coming through as I watched this.

[@ToyotaChariots]

Sub 7 in any car on the ring is an accomplishment

[@johnsullivan937]

I'm not a gt player but I've spent loads of hours setting hotlaps on assetto corsa just for fun. I can definitely relate, there is nothing more frustrating than actually stringing together a good lap only to get to the heavy slowdown after the long straight and completely screw it up. Or better yet, go wide on the very last corner off track limits invalidating the lap time.

[@magburner]

The NSX Type R was one of the cars in my stable, that I would use in the public lobbies when driving the Nordschliefe. the secret I found, was to tune the differential, it would stop the over rotation. I have not put much time into GT7, but I would love to tune the Type R in this game.

[@Ar2_Dee2]

Already one of my favorite Super GT videos

[@jamus1217]

I like these time trial videos where you sort go through your problem solving about how to get it done

[@Memory11212]

At the end, after he made the time, I was expecting something along the lines of "Well, there was no doubt" *Ooooh YEEEES* "But....I think I can do one better.." And he goes again to continue attempting to improve even further. Not saying he SHOULD have, but watching this video, my hype was there and I kinda felt that was going to happen since there was still a decent amount of time left. Just something to see how much "Further beyond" he could go, but this is still a fantastic video without any doubt! Great job!

[@13geeky]

This is why I love racing, Motorsports overall, it’s those small adjustments to get make up that time