Guide your way through Gran Turismo 2's Convertible Car Cup and Historic Car Cup races. Learn which cars to use and how to tune them for victory, earning sweet rewards along the way.
Alright, let's dive into some Gran Turismo 2 action from January 24th, 2000. Today's session was all about tackling a couple of specific cups and getting some solid race time in. We'll break down how to approach the Convertible Car Cup and the Historic Car Cup, and what cars you might want to consider.
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Convertible Car Cup: You start this cup needing to finish the last few races. For the first race on Tahiti Road, your trusty VW New Beetle is a solid choice. Winning this race nets you a MR-5 Show Version (J) '97 with 135 HP.
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For the second race in the Convertible Car Cup, held at Grindelwald, it's time to bring out the big guns. Your [R]Skyline GTR V-Spec (R-34) is perfect here. You'll want to tune it down a bit to meet the HP requirements, but it's still got plenty of power to take the win. The prize for this race is a MX-5 Miata A Spec (J) with 141 HP.
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Historic Car Cup: Now, let's switch gears to the Historic Car Cup. For the first race, back on Tahiti Road, the VW New Beetle makes another appearance. This time, your victory earns you a Mugen CR-X III (J) with 164 HP.
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The second race takes us to Rome Circuit. This one can be a bit trickier, especially with that formidable GT40. You'll want to use your GT-R 4Door Tuned by Nismo. It's a bit of a head-scratcher that the GT40 you can buy is over 300 HP, but the race limit is 295 HP – just something to be aware of as you strategize.
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For the third race in the Historic Car Cup, which is at Grindelwald, your [R]Skyline GTR V-Spec (R-34) will serve you well again. Winning this race rewards you with a XYR '99, boasting 182 HP.
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Compact Car Cup Prep: After finishing the Historic Car Cup, we head back to the Compact Car Cup. This series is known for being pretty slow, so you'll need a car with low HP that you can really fine-tune. An Audi TT 1.8T quattro is a great candidate. You'll want to add some serious upgrades: First & Second stage Turbo Kits, a racing muffler, a performance chip, soft tires, a racing flywheel, a carbon driveshaft, and a racing intercooler.
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With your souped-up Audi TT, you'll tackle all three races in the Compact Car Cup: Rome Short, Seattle Short, and Autumn Ring. For the first two races, you'll need to de-tune the Audi slightly to meet the entry requirements. For the third race, you can add more HP back in the settings. This cup is pretty straightforward once your car is prepped, and the wins bring in a Vitz F (J) (67 HP), a Clio 16V (106 HP), and a Lupo 1.4 (73 HP).
- When tuning cars for specific races, always double-check the HP limits. Sometimes you'll need to detune a powerful car to even enter the race.
- The Audi TT is a fantastic platform for the Compact Car Cup. Investing in those turbo kits and performance parts really pays off.
- Don't underestimate the importance of tire choice, especially for the slower compact cars. Soft tires can give you the grip you need.
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