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Rockefella
05-02-2005, 07:07 PM
Forza Motorsport, the 'competitor' to the Gran Turismo Series for Playstation 2 will be released in America in the next 2 hours. Will it live up to its hype? Who knows... we'd have to wait and find out.

This thread is just a reminder to our s-e-X-BOX'ers out here so go out and buy the game, I know I will. Maybe we can get screeners and videos here later. :)

Quiggs
05-02-2005, 07:15 PM
Here's some early impressions from a real person (not some journalist whose job is going to be determined by his review). Seems pretty good.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1967296

CdocZ
05-02-2005, 07:21 PM
Sounds like the only place where Forza is lacking, is in quantity of cars, and tracks. But really........who the hell has time to drive over 500 cars anyway? All you really need are some of your favorite names. No one needs every single specific variation of every single car.......

Rockefella
05-02-2005, 07:24 PM
Here's some early impressions from a real person (not some journalist whose job is going to be determined by his review). Seems pretty good.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1967296
Not bad.. Best non-biased link I've seen to date.

Rockefella
05-02-2005, 07:25 PM
Sounds like the only place where Forza is lacking, is in quantity of cars, and tracks. But really........who the hell has time to drive over 500 cars anyway? All you really need are some of your favorite names. No one needs every single specific variation of every single car.......
I think 250 cars in GT4 consist of variation of the Skyline, RX-7, Civic/CRX, Evo series, and WRX series.

CdocZ
05-02-2005, 07:28 PM
I think 250 cars in GT4 consist of variation of the Skyline, RX-7, Civic/CRX, Evo series, and WRX series.

There is no point in that many variations!!!!!!!!!! Why?

Why not just let the players do the mods themselves? Instead of using it to boost the car number for bragging rights, why not just say "ok, only use the more spectacular kits from each company" (for example, instead of a different car for each Lingenfelter mod, just one that is the 427TT, and the multiple variations are not counted in the overall number.)

aNOBLEman
05-02-2005, 07:29 PM
I can't wait till I have enough money to buy this game. It looks awesome! :)

Quiggs
05-02-2005, 07:31 PM
I think 250 cars in GT4 consist of variation of the Skyline, RX-7, Civic/CRX, Evo series, and WRX series.
That's my biggest gripe (yes, even moreso than the no damage thing. I just don't hit walls and it's not an issue) with the GT series. It's not even the number of Skylines; it's that it's only the large variations of Japanese cars. I want a 396 Chevelle, 454 Chevelle, 426 and 440-6 Cuda, a Fox-body Mustang, a 428 CJ Mustang... And so on... Maybe a few Corvette trim options. Like a 67 with a 427 (best sounding car, evAr)... </rant>

If I had a X-box, I'd definitely get Forza. But I don't have one, and I don't see me spending $150 for a console for maybe 2-3 games total...

Blitz_
05-02-2005, 08:17 PM
reviews are now flowing in, several giving it perfect scores and touting it as the new king of racing simulators, visit forza central for the links.

ladies and gents we may have a new king

nopassn
05-03-2005, 07:05 AM
so is it out, or what? I checked online here and it shows it a "shipping" on 5/3 at ebgames and on besbuy's web site it shows it being released on 5/5 - what gives? where can I get this game?

Speedracer38
05-03-2005, 09:36 AM
You can pick it up tomorrow....it just ships to stores today.

nopassn
05-04-2005, 11:11 AM
Just got back from picking up my copy of Forza Motorsports and having lunch with the wife. I got the first copy out of the box at 11:08 am. Off to play now, I'll be back later with initial impressions...

Rockefella
05-04-2005, 12:36 PM
Just got back from picking up my copy of Forza Motorsports and having lunch with the wife. I got the first copy out of the box at 11:08 am. Off to play now, I'll be back later with initial impressions...
yay, inform us Media guru.

nopassn
05-05-2005, 09:29 AM
I've put in a little over 4 hours with the game now, managed to get up to "level 16" so far. This is by far the best driving sim on the xbox. It is my favorite driving game. period. Graphics, great. Gameplay, great. Features, great. It's just a GREAT game. well worth the money. If you like to drive and you've got an xbox, you need this game.

a more detailed review will follow this evening...

Quiggs
05-05-2005, 12:23 PM
Gotta stop reading Forza threads. Makes me want to go out and buy a Xbox for this game alone... R32 that sounds like a R32, Corrado, online play, damage, real AI... Oi vey... *bangs head against wall repeatedly*

nopassn
05-05-2005, 03:43 PM
Gotta stop reading Forza threads. Makes me want to go out and buy a Xbox for this game alone... R32 that sounds like a R32, Corrado, online play, damage, real AI... Oi vey... *bangs head against wall repeatedly*

The R32 is quite a beast. I won a Wings West Civic SI and then took it to the garage and hopped it up to 420 horse and tuned it for acceleration and the R32 still runs neck-and-neck up to about 60... good stuff...

Esperante
05-05-2005, 04:24 PM
Forza rocks. Best drving sim I've ever played. Over GT4. Every little detail GT4 leaves out (especially a worthwhile AI) is in place with Forza. Plus some,
BTW-I love my Corrado! :D

Quiggs
05-05-2005, 04:33 PM
http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif

nopassn
05-05-2005, 05:29 PM
http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif

NICE... I've got a Dodge Challenger R/T, NSX, and an EVO VIII all between 500 and 600 hp... good times :D

EDIT: however, i'm at level 16 and a little over 320,000 credits...

Rockefella
05-05-2005, 05:41 PM
Sounds good, when I get more money I'll pick it up. :)

Mattg
05-06-2005, 06:25 PM
I just picked it up today and its the best racing game i have ever played! I chose Asia for my region and got the Silvia S14 as my first car. I did some tournament of 3 races and won the Celica then did a 2 race tournament(point to point racing) and won teh evo8 which is my car of prference at the moment. All ive done to it is put some gold volk racing multi-spoke wheels on it, painted it black and installed a clubsport turbo, exaust and intake, brakes, and suspension. Its sweet!!

nopassn
05-06-2005, 06:59 PM
I blew some cash (er, credits) and picked up the 612 for the "heavyweight" class race... did full engine mods, brakes, shocks and tires - cost me 150,000 credits for the car and the mods... got it up to 652 hp tho, HELLA quick, even though it is over 3,800 pounds... painted it red with a black hood and black side mirrors - looks sinister...

Esperante
05-06-2005, 07:00 PM
What's awesome is you have the unlimited customization of NFSU2 combined with the physics of GT4 combined with the fun-ness of PGR2. :D

Mattg
05-07-2005, 07:16 AM
How do you get that much credits nopassn? I only earn like 2-3k a race and i have a evo in teh A4 class. I was also wondering when do you unlock the other race modes like drifting and autocross?

nopassn
05-07-2005, 05:54 PM
How do you get that much credits nopassn? I only earn like 2-3k a race and i have a evo in teh A4 class. I was also wondering when do you unlock the other race modes like drifting and autocross?

when you get in to the pro-level races (at level 15 I think) you earn about 11,000 credits per race....

my newest car - Ferrari 288 GTO, 733 hp, tops out at 222 mph and runs to 60 mph in 3.4 and on to 100 mph in 6.5.... it's ridiculously fast....

Quiggs
05-07-2005, 06:20 PM
Ferrari 288 GTO

http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif

Esperante
05-07-2005, 07:46 PM
my newest car - Ferrari 288 GTO, 733 hp, tops out at 222 mph and runs to 60 mph in 3.4 and on to 100 mph in 6.5.... it's ridiculously fast....

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nopassn
05-07-2005, 10:31 PM
sadly, it's horribly hard to drive/control... a lot of power and little weight... even with ALL the assists on it's still a handfull. I've done all the suspension, tires, brakes, diff, tranny, clutch, etc. mods to the 288 it's just a beast, no matter how you tune it, it's just uncontrolable... but HELLA fun to try... I have gotten to level 20 on career mode now, pretty excited about that, getting close to unlocking the F40 - which I will tune to the max too... stay tuned...

Quiggs
05-07-2005, 10:36 PM
F40

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You're going to make me buy a Xbox. Don't make me do it. I vowed to never buy one... I'm supposed to be a Sony fanboy.

Rockefella
05-07-2005, 10:38 PM
http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif Make... http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif ...it... http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif ...stop...

You're going to make me buy a Xbox. Don't make me do it. I vowed to never buy one... I'm supposed to be a Sony fanboy.
Steal one. Have any Microsoft worthy friends?

clutch-monkey
05-07-2005, 10:57 PM
http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif Make... http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif ...it... http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif ...stop...

You're going to make me buy a Xbox. Don't make me do it. I vowed to never buy one... I'm supposed to be a Sony fanboy.

get one 2nd hand for cheap - my freind got one for $140AUD

Suka
05-07-2005, 11:02 PM
This thread is torture for me!!!!!! Being in the UK it doesnt' come out here untill Friday, i pre-ordered it in Feb. I just have to wait one damn week!!!!

shr0olvl
05-08-2005, 05:02 AM
when you get in to the pro-level races (at level 15 I think) you earn about 11,000 credits per race....

my newest car - Ferrari 288 GTO, 733 hp, tops out at 222 mph and runs to 60 mph in 3.4 and on to 100 mph in 6.5.... it's ridiculously fast....

Sweet, im on like level 11 and i can get into the pro races. I have a Mitsubish EVO MR thats slightly modded and does 0-60 in 3.9 and it's not even close to being fully modded :cool:

Its the fastest car i have right now and prolly the best cuse it handles damn well, im working on getting a 300zx TT now :)

I'll try to get pics up of some cars i got later...

Also, how do you swap out engines on this game ? I heard you can do it but I don't no how ?? anyone wanna help me out :o

Esperante
05-08-2005, 07:42 AM
Also, how do you swap out engines on this game ? I heard you can do it but I don't no how ?? anyone wanna help me out :o
I haven't found out either. Maybe you have to get to higher levels before you can do that? :confused:

nopassn
05-08-2005, 08:00 AM
I know that only certain cars have the engine swap ability, but I haven't found one yet that does... I'll let you know when I do...

Quiggs
05-08-2005, 11:05 AM
The Corrado does. A couple guys on the Vortex are running 'rados with R32 drivetrains and twin turbo setups.

shr0olvl
05-08-2005, 12:50 PM
I know you can swap out the engines in the 240sx with an sr20 or rb

shr0olvl
05-08-2005, 01:04 PM
Well, I modded my EVO FQ-330 all the way and now it does 0-60 in 2.8 and 0-100 at 7.3 seconds :eek: and I just got a 300zx TT and modded it to the max and it does 0-60 in 2.9 :eek:

These are the 2 best cars i have and the fastest and they handle great for how fast they are. Im on level 16 now and workin my way up... I'll try to get some more pics up later :)

Oh and thats my MR2 Turbo which is really fun to drive :D

shr0olvl
05-08-2005, 01:13 PM
Here are a few other pics i took :) I think i have to many cars :cool:

I currently just won a 2005 Mustang GT but haven't done anything to it yet. Im planning on doing all the mods to it, ill tell yall how it goes and hopefully I can get some pics up of it :)

Esperante
05-08-2005, 01:30 PM
shroolvl, I recommend you turn off the race line. You'll get addicted and won't be able to race well as soon as you turn it off. :(

shr0olvl
05-08-2005, 01:37 PM
shroolvl, I recommend you turn off the race line. You'll get addicted and won't be able to race well as soon as you turn it off. :(

lmao, i know. But i have nothing better to do on the weekends cuse only nerdy people live around me... it sucks :(

Esperante
05-08-2005, 01:52 PM
only nerdy people live around me... it sucks :(
LOL and here we are secluding ourselves in dark rooms playing Forza Motorsoprt! :D

Mattg
05-08-2005, 05:53 PM
Hey im @ level 16 right now, i just got the AM DB9 but suprisingly you cant mod it that much engine wise (no i wasnt talking about a bodykit:p). I have about 20 cars my fastest being a 559hp 3rd Gen Rx7 0-60 in low 3's and top speed of 185mph. Ill post some of my other cars stats later ;)

shr0olvl
05-08-2005, 05:53 PM
got this sweet subaru and this thing HALLS ASS like a SOB :cool:

0-60 in 2.4 secs

and im on level 20 now :cool: i gotta stop this non-sense but for now, ill let the pictures do the talking :p

Suka
05-11-2005, 01:28 PM
Well, the order status for my copy of Forza has just changed from:
Est. Dispatch Date - 11/5/05
To:
Dispatched.
I can't wait to get home from school tomorrow!!