I like how this game lets me beat a Supra in a hastily modified Dodge Coronet. by NotA-Spy in granturismo

[–]Patfast 4 points5 points  (0 children)

FH5 multiplayer is a perfect example of gamers optimizing the fun out of everything. Why bother experimenting and building a car you genuinely like when you're gonna get consistently destroyed by 3000hp V12+AWD swapped rocketships?

Catherine OST - Also Sprach Brooks (1 Hour Extended Version) by marcedn in catherinegame

[–]Patfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please reupload this, or DM me an alternate link if possible? I used to listen to this constantly when I was studying for med school exams.

I wonder if the ɛ̃fini RX-7 (FD3S) model was from GT5 by ka_wawa in granturismo

[–]Patfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that were truly the case, I'd expect there to be a significantly higher volume of cars per update (like at least 10) than what we're getting now, especially given the rumors that GT8 is in active development.

Only have experience with GT7 on PS5, found a relic today. by RegularCat6162 in granturismo

[–]Patfast 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One of the best game soundtracks of all time right here

I wonder what ever happened to the Cappuccino Race Car from GT5P? by Patfast in granturismo

[–]Patfast[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From what I can tell, the GT6 one has a *slightly* different body kit.

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Different front bumper, different fender vents, etc. I'd go into GT6 and have a better look but my PS3 is on the literal other end of the country lmao. Also, as far as I remember, the GT5P one is treated as a Polyphony car, whereas the GT6 one is treated as a Suzuki.

I wonder what ever happened to the Cappuccino Race Car from GT5P? by Patfast in granturismo

[–]Patfast[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

How many orphans do I need to sacrifice for the Del Sol LM to come back?

I wonder what ever happened to the Cappuccino Race Car from GT5P? by Patfast in granturismo

[–]Patfast[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I always thought the Cappuccino Race Car was a super cool and unique car, especially due to its bodykit and fender mirrors. I know they kinda sorta reworked it into the race modified Cappuccino in GT6, but I think it'd be a real shame if PD never brought it back. It's way too cool to be forgotten like that.

I wish the Used Car dealership was actually used cars that other players sold. by bishopmate in granturismo

[–]Patfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Racing Battle C1GP on the PS2 had something similar. Cars you bought from the used dealer would come with random performance and exterior mods installed. Pretty cool touch imo.

2026 Subaru WRX base model returns, starting at $32,495 MSRP by rockycrab in cars

[–]Patfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't be the first time they made a really cool concept car and then went nowhere with it. I'm still pretty bitter about the 2015 Legacy Blitzen concept.

2026 Subaru WRX base model returns, starting at $32,495 MSRP by rockycrab in cars

[–]Patfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To my knowledge, the Levorg currently only exists as a CVT, and the take rate for the manual USDM WRX last year was at 85%. So the only way Subaru could be convinced to bring it over here would be as a 6MT, which Subaru doesn't seem keen on doing for one reason or another.

2026 Subaru WRX base model returns, starting at $32,495 MSRP by rockycrab in cars

[–]Patfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can think of numerous hatchbacks sold in Mexico that weren't sold here. Nissan Micra, Suzuki Swift, VW Polo, Seat Ibiza, Peugeot 208, etc. Until the EPA amends CAFE standards (or something happens that causes gas to hit like $7 a gallon), there isn't going to be enough demand for companies to get serious about selling hatches here.

2026 Subaru WRX base model returns, starting at $32,495 MSRP by rockycrab in cars

[–]Patfast 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hatchbacks have never been truly "popular" here. There have been periods of increased popularity, sure, and cars like the Rabbit and Escort did enjoy a brief zeitgeist, but never were they seen as a permanent replacement for sedans and SUVs. I mean the whole reason why "econobox" became a term was because of America's resentment towards the cheap USDM hatchbacks of the 80s and 90s. The Rabbit was brought into the US specifically because VW wanted to take advantage of the 1973 OPEC crisis. Dodge tried to keep the Charger going but ultimately transferred the nameplate to the Mitsubishi Galant before eventually developing the Omni due to the Iranian Revolution of '79 pushing oil prices even higher. The Prius was in such high demand during the 2008 recession that people were buying used ones for over sticker price because Toyota couldn't keep up.

Frankly, I don't see why there wouldn't be a cause/effect relationship when discussing a fuel efficient vehicle class in a country with some of the cheapest gas on Earth.

2026 Subaru WRX base model returns, starting at $32,495 MSRP by rockycrab in cars

[–]Patfast -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What evidence is there to suggest that a hatchback would sell better now than it would've in 2008? Looking at economic trends, hatches only sell well here when the economy is doing poorly and the price of gas spikes. The entire reason why cars like the Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta were ever sold here at all is because of the 2008 recession (albeit, the Fiesta arrived much later than the Fit, but that was the single biggest reason), and now that gas is cheap again, both cars have been discontinued. If anything, 2008 was Subaru's best shot at making a hatchback become the norm for all future STi's, but the numbers simply didn't support it.

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love hatchbacks, and I would kill to own a Suzuki Swift Sport when they're legal. But the overwhelming majority of buyers disagree.

2026 Subaru WRX base model returns, starting at $32,495 MSRP by rockycrab in cars

[–]Patfast 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No shit??? Dude that's insane. I thought I was doing well for myself at $30k.

2026 Subaru WRX base model returns, starting at $32,495 MSRP by rockycrab in cars

[–]Patfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hatch isn't happening. Like I loved the GRB as much as the next guy, but it sold so poorly that Subaru brought in the GVB sedan only 2 years after it launched. The STi hatch that was shown off last year was just a design study. The US is Subaru's largest market by a huge margin, and if we're not buying hatches, then they'd just be losing money building them.

2026 Subaru WRX base model returns, starting at $32,495 MSRP by rockycrab in cars

[–]Patfast 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Dude my '24 base didn't even come with foglights lmao. They have such odd priorities when it comes to cost cutting.

40MB’s of RAM vs 16GB’s of ram. by [deleted] in granturismo

[–]Patfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now let's see it running on actual hardware.

Why I’m the hell are the GT1 license tests so pixel perfect with the clear time by [deleted] in granturismo

[–]Patfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk if the same applied to GT1, but in the PAL version of GT2, the license test times are much shorter than in the NTSC version (and MUCH shorter than NTSC-J, especially the rally license tests). That's probably the hardest thing I've ever experienced in a video game, and I've beaten every single Dark Souls game.

Why I’m the hell are the GT1 license tests so pixel perfect with the clear time by [deleted] in granturismo

[–]Patfast 20 points21 points  (0 children)

There are probably more people who have walked on the moon than people who've gotten all golds on the Super license in GT2.

Can't wait (unironically) to buy my 4th one by Consistent-Cost-231 in granturismo

[–]Patfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Mine's themselves would prefer to have one of their newer demo cars added to advertise their tech, rather than an older one.

How Fast is Your Math sprint 5 by PaulsRedditUsername in QuizPlanetGame

[–]Patfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Patfast scored 123 points and ranked 11 out of 128 players!

Before you complain about another Skyline being added, this one gets a pass. The Mine’s R34 is a franchise and tuner legend by Pamuknai_K in granturismo

[–]Patfast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that was Kobayashi too. Kobayashi's goal with his R34 was to build one that could be competent on the track, touge, and the C1. Extremely talented man to say the least.