(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As far as we have seen, it's just been people who use their hacks on Seasonal events, mainly the time/drift trials and also accessing the developers menu and tweaking their name and flag. Otherwise other people that have been using them away from the seasonal events have been fine.


SO I have decided to test this. I set up a dummy account with a 2,xxx,xxx hp X1, did every time and drift trial available as of 2/1/2013 (Drift with a modified R34 with Z06 drivetrain). I woke up this morning not able to access any online capabilities on that account. I switched back to my primary account and it is still absolutely fine and working.

Update!

Here are some results I have from some other tests I have conducted

1.Red Bull X2010 Prototype 2,000,000hp. Raced various seasonal event races possible.Account Status: NOT BANNED
2.Used secret menu to change/alter my guest name and flag. Account Status:BANNED
3.Redbull X2010 Prototype 2,000,000hp. Raced seasonal time trials, golded all. Account Status: BANNED
4.Hacked Nissan R34 w/Z06 drivetrain, no Wing, Lowered. Did various drift trials. Account Status:BANNED


*NOTICE Any listed as "Not Banned" could be subject to change at anytime. Continue hacking at your own risk, and remember if you do, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP! I will keep you all constantly updated. If you would like me to conduct any others tests with the new ban system, please let me know!

Cheers guys! :y:

You mean in the secret menu option? Yeah, I've heard that.

I actually used that label_lounge feature to acess the lobbies from the main menu before the ban notice. Lucky me, that I deactivated it in time!

i have accesed the secret menu and altered 'guest name' once and then put it back to 'blank' , but one problem , when i go online no-ones name is visible , nor the 'chat box' :/ , i would really appreciate a 'fix' for this if it is possible

thanx

Most of the people has been told not to use the secret menu or must be banned.... But how come there are still some :dumb: do this and blaming after what they have done :ha!:

Thanks for taking the test and letting us know!

Great job finding this out

......has anyone been banned yet for just using a Hybrid in an online lobby?

Not that I've heard of. I use them online every day and I'm still not banned.

Ive used my sons GT5 Id and account for my Hybrids (well he dont use it lol) .
Nothing stupid with unreallistic bhps just some engine conversions etc.

My favorite is the Aston Martin V12 Vantage with a 1969 Ford Pace Car V8 engine fitted.

The sound is how a V8 Aston should sound.... (i know its supposed to be a V12) but the V8 has that deep raspy sound...

I think I must have about 25 hybrids in all....
been staying offline untill i know what the crack is fully with the bans etc.

So just unlocking the Secret Menu alone doesn't get you banned, correct? It's what you do with it that gets you banned?