Top Performance Tuning

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Jackthalad
So far only had one time in for the Honda Civic hot lap competition, nobody else interested?


Track: Tsukuba Circuit
Must use the car setup linked above or available on share from me.
Proof of time required
HLC ends 01-12-11 @ midnight EST
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The 1:00.897 is the best I could do with your set up. The 1:00.695 is if we're allowed to adapt the brake balance to our driving preference. Why anyone would ever run equal brake balance front to back on a FF, is beyond me.

More food for thought, under your current build the car is rated at:
253hp @ 7900rpm
172tq @ 7400rpm

The simple swap, from Sports Air filter, to Standard air filter
Then from standard Catalytic Converter to Sports
Then Adjust the Power limited to 97.6%
results in:

254hp @ 8500rpm
170tq @ 7500rpm

And the PP remains at 450 either way, but with the latter of the 2, you gain 600rpms of power band.

*Note
There's something weird with this car and the power limiter. Changes of .1% can alter the rpm range greatly. Going from 97.6 to 97.8 is a 400rpm drop. Then another .1% you gain 300rpm, etc.

As for feedback... It's an FF. It understeers badly, it has issues putting the power down, under braking it refuses to turn, it lacks agility, and has a hard time with change of directions midcorner. But... That's 99% because of the drivetrain/car, so I can't fault you. Also, borrowed cars can't be taken online, so I can't be completely sure how much, if any, it differs online vs offline where we had to time trial.
 
Adrenaline
The 1:00.897 is the best I could do with your set up. The 1:00.695 is if we're allowed to adapt the brake balance to our driving preference. Why anyone would ever run equal brake balance front to back on a FF, is beyond me.
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I was using the car online and I didnt seem to have an issue with the brake balance so I left it how it was. A couple people have mentioned the undesteer during braking though so I will have a look at this once the HLC is over, and make some adjustments, thanks.

Adrenaline
More food for thought, under your current build the car is rated at:
253hp @ 7900rpm
172tq @ 7400rpm

The simple swap, from Sports Air filter, to Standard air filter
Then from standard Catalytic Converter to Sports
Then Adjust the Power limited to 97.6%
results in:

254hp @ 8500rpm
170tq @ 7500rpm

And the PP remains at 450 either way, but with the latter of the 2, you gain 600rpms of power band.
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I see:idea:
Again I will check this out once I take the car off share.

Thanks for feedback, and congrats on posting fastest time.
 
Updated tune:


Only a slight adjustment, but makes a big difference.
Before the front end felt heavy and didnt want to turn, now it is much better and easier to drive.

Tested Online.
 
Just purchased a 2nd hand Fanatec CSR Steering wheel and pedals. Don't think I'll be posting any more tunes for the DS3 now, after Harvey's Tons of Fun tuner shootout.

Edit:
Last day to submit a time for the Honda Civic HLC. HLC Ends midnight tonight, GMT 0.
 
HLC Over, Final Standings:
Prizes:
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#3 01:00.956 - Praiano69 - 500k Cr. (In cars or parts)
#4 01:01.369 - TakumiFuji01 - 250k Cr. (In cars or parts)
#5 01.01.563 - Onboy123 - 150k Cr. (In cars or parts)

Please tell me which car you are after and I'll see what I can do.

Well done everyone.
 
£350 down and I now have my csr wheel and pedals. Rennsport stand should be down on wednesday, looking foward to tuning some cars for wheel users. 👍
 
Great video man, just like watching an episode of BMI, good stuff, and a bit funny. 👍

You need an extra driver for this, I'd like to participate.
 
Jackthalad
Great video man, just like watching an episode of BMI, good stuff, and a bit funny. 👍

You need an extra driver for this, I'd like to participate.
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Well yea but you need to have a hd pvr for the cockpit view
 

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Specs:
Vehicle: Lotus Elise 111R
Power: 242BHP
Weight: 793kg
P Points: 500
Colour: Chrome Orange Metallic
Purpose: Short/Twisty Track Setup
Distance: 393.9 Miles

Notes:
Won 450pp GTTC with settings based on this.

Parts:
Advan RGII's
Front Aero Type A
Extension Type A
Rear Wing Type B
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage III
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Fibre Bonnet
Rigidity Improvement
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage III
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Semi-Racing Exhaust
Fully Customisable Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Sports Soft Tires

Settings:
Body/Chassis
Downforce: Rear 14
Ballast Amount: 34kg
Ballast Position: -50

Transmission
Top Speed: 149Mph
1st: 3.265
2nd: 2.356
3rd: 1.848
4th: 1.509
5th: 1.279
6th: 1.113
FD: 4.339

Drivetrain
LSD
IT: R 14
AS: R 25
BS: R 20

Suspension
Fully Customisable Kit
Ride Height: F -20 R -20
Spring Rate: F 7.0 R 8.0
Dampers(E): F 5 R 7
Dampers(C): F 4 R 3
Anti-Roll Bars: F 5 R 5
Camber: F 1.4 R 1.2
Toe: F 0.05 R R 0.30

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Balance
F 7 R 6
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Specs:
Vehicle: Honda S2000 '06
Power: 260BHP
Weight: 1060kg
P Points: 450
Colour: Bermuda Blue Pearl
Purpose: Grip Tune
Distance: 36.1 Miles

Notes:
Tested on Comfort Soft & Sports Soft tyres
Tuned very quickly, but was very happy with the outcome.
Fastest 450pp car around Tsukuba Circuit
All settings in blue have been made for online touge racing and follow the LotS regulations.

Parts:
PDI P525's
Extension Type A
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage III
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Fibre Bonnet
Sports ECU
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Fully Customisable Transmission (Stock Transmission)
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Sports Soft Tires (Sports Hard Tyres)

Settings:
Transmission
Top Speed: 155Mph
1st: 3.466
2nd: 2.422
3rd: 1.807
4th: 1.411
5th: 1.152
6th: 0.984
FD: 4.100

Drivetrain
LSD
IT: R 12 (8)
AS: R 45 (14)
BS: R 16 (9)

Suspension
Fully Customisable Kit
Ride Height: F -14 (-25) R -13 (-20)
Spring Rate: F 6.8 (8.6) R 6.4 (6.7)
Dampers(E): F 8 (6) R 7 (4)
Dampers(C): F 7 (4) R 6 (3)
Anti-Roll Bars: F 4 (4) R 3 (3)
Camber: F 1.0 (2.2) R 0.5 (1.9)
Toe: F -0.04 (-0.10) R R 0.17 (0.20)

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Balance
F 6 (6) R 4 (4)
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Mazda RX-7 TC
Max Power - 493 BHP
Weight - 975kg
PP - 609
Colour - Matte Light Blue

Parts
Racing Hard Tyres

Settings
Aerodynamic Adjustment
35 60

Power Limter
99.2% (493BHP)

Gear Ratios
Set Final Gear 1 first, then set Max speed, then induvidual gear ratios.
2.885
2.251
1.816
1.498
1.280
1.107
Final Gear 1 5.500
Final Gear 2 2.873
Max Speed 112

LSD
9
14
11

Suspension
Ride Height 0 +6
Spring Rate 16.0 15.0
Dampers (Extension) 6 6
Dampers (Compression) 4 3
Anti-Roll Bars 5 2

Wheel Alignment
Camber Angle 2.2 2.0
Toe Angle -0.10 0.13

Brake Balance
7 8

Notes
Tuned online to comply with GBRC Regulations.
This setup will be forever evolving as I compete in my weekly races.
 
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Specs:
Vehicle: Nissan GT-R SpecV '09
Power: 702BHP
Weight: 1512kg
P Points: 600
Colour: Brilliant White Pearl (3P)
Purpose: All round Track setup
Distance: 416.6 Miles

Many people dislike this car and I can see why. When stock this thing handles so bad, it understeers on corner entry and oversteers on corner exit. Well not anymore. I managed to balance out the under/oversteer to a level that I think everyone can enjoy. I think this is sure to be one if the fastest 600PP roadcars about.

Notes:
Very quick car and good balance.
Just be sure to brake early and you will have no problems.
No Under/Oversteer.
Tested on Sports Hard & Soft.

Parts:
Oil Change
Front Aero Type A
Rear Aero Type A
Restore Body Rigidity
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage I
Rigidity Improvement
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage I
Sports Intake Manifold
Sports Air Filter
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Mid RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customisable Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Torque Distributing Centre Differential
Carbon Propellor Shaft
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Racing Soft Tyres

Settings:
Transmission
Set Final 1, then Max Speed, then Final 2 + individual ratios.
Top Speed: 242Mph
1st: 2.661
2nd: 1.813
3rd: 1.330
4th: 1.036
5th: 0.842
6th: 0.709
FD: 3.900/4.111

Drivetrain
LSD
Initial Torque
Front: 8 Rear: 10
Acceleration Sensitivity
Front: 12 Rear: 15
Braking Sensitivity
Front: 7 Rear: 13
TDCD
Front:35%
Rear:65%

Suspension
Fully Customisable Kit
Ride Height
Front: -10 Rear: -10
Spring Rate
Front: 11.0 Rear: 9.6
Dampers(E)
Front: 7 Rear: 8
Dampers(C)
Front: 6 Rear: 6
Anti-Roll Bars
Front: 3 Rear: 6
Camber
Front: 3.0 Rear: 0.8
Toe
Front: -0.10 Rear: 0.07

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Balance
Front: 7 Rear: 8

Back to Shop
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Specs:
Vehicle: Toyota 86 GT '12
Power: 340BHP
Weight: 1092kg
P Points: 500
Colour: New Indy Yellow Pearl
Purpose: All round Track setup
Distance: 38.8 Miles

Notes:
Fast little car.
Tuned for shorter tracks.

Parts:
Enkei JS+M's (Black)
Oil Change
Front Aero Type A
Rear Aero Type A
Rear Wing Type B
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage III
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Bonnet
Rigidity Improvement
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage II
Sports Intake Manifold
Sports Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Fully Customisable Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Carbon Propellor Shaft
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Sports Soft Tyres

Settings:
Aerodynamics
Downforce
Rear: 19

Transmission
Set Final 1, then Max Speed, then Final 2 + individual ratios.
Top Speed: 112Mph
1st: 4.669
2nd: 3.553
3rd: 2.795
4th: 2.295
5th: 1.935
6th: 1.641
FD: 3.500/2.500

Drivetrain
LSD
Initial Torque
Rear: 10
Acceleration Sensitivity
Rear: 15
Braking Sensitivity
Rear: 12

Suspension
Fully Customisable Kit
Ride Height
Front: -20 Rear: -20
Spring Rate
Front: 12.8 Rear: 14.0
Dampers(E)
Front: 7 Rear: 7
Dampers(C)
Front: 6 Rear: 6
Anti-Roll Bars
Front: 3 Rear: 2
Camber
Front: 1.5 Rear: 1.0
Toe
Front: -0.07 Rear: 0.10

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Balance
Front: 7 Rear:6
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I've just tested your 86 GT '12 tune. It handles awesomely well, it goes a little slidey in some exit corners (tested it on the Green Hell lol), but can easily be recovered with just a tad of counter-steering. My main question is if the choice of spoilers might change the tune, because I prefer the little spoilers instead of that big spoiler.
 
NascarManiaco99
I've just tested your 86 GT '12 tune. It handles awesomely well, it goes a little slidey in some exit corners (tested it on the Green Hell lol), but can easily be recovered with just a tad of counter-steering. My main question is if the choice of spoilers might change the tune, because I prefer the little spoilers instead of that big spoiler.
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Cheers mate glad you liked the tune, are you using downforce at 19? Because you could change it to 20 then just reduce the power slightly.

And I dont think it makes any difference, I had the small spoiler on first but then changed it to make it look like more or a tuner car.

Anybody going to try the GT-R tune?
I think it is one of the best around.
 
Jackthalad
Cheers mate glad you liked the tune, are you using downforce at 19? Because you could change it to 20 then just reduce the power slightly.

And I dont think it makes any difference, I had the small spoiler on first but then changed it to make it look like more or a tuner car.

Anybody going to try the GT-R tune?
I think it is one of the best around.
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I'm going to try it later ! Yes my downforce was at 19. And I like when the car goes somewhat slidey, it breaks out the boredom of some cars haha
 
@NascarManiaco99
Cool man let me know what you think.

Coming soon for new seasonal.....
Stars & Stripes
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& Ford Mustang Mach 1
 
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Wow I tried your 86 tune and I was blown away by how grippy it was, I had to keep double checking to make sure I wasn't using racing softs. I ended up giving your EK and S2000 tunes and was equally impressed! I'll definitely be keeping an eye out on your shop in the future. As for requests.. I'd like to see you tune a Mach 1 Mustang for the Stars & Stripes seasonal :)
 
VicioustC
Wow I tried your 86 tune and I was blown away by how grippy it was, I had to keep double checking to make sure I wasn't using racing softs. I ended up giving your EK and S2000 tunes and was equally impressed! I'll definitely be keeping an eye out on your shop in the future. As for requests.. I'd like to see you tune a Mach 1 Mustang for the Stars & Stripes seasonal :)
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Cheers dude thanks for comment, and I'll get Mach 1 done then.

Before the Stars & Stripe cars though I have a fully tuned EG Civic that can lap Tsukuba in 56 seconds, that shall be posted shortly.
 

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Specs:
Vehicle: Honda Civic SIR-II (EG) '95
Power: 374BHP
Weight: 884kg
P Points: 509
Colour: Milano Red
Purpose: Short Track setup
Distance: 3,635.5 Miles

Notes:
Honda Civic at its best. This little beast will be sure to impress.
56.7xx @ Tsukuba Circuit.
As some may see with this setup I have not used the ride height glitch.
I beleive that the ride height settings I have here maximized the front tire load.

Parts:
Rays Volk Racing TE37's (Black)
Engine Overhaul
Restore Body Rigidity
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage III
Window Weight Reduction
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage III
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
High RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customisable Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Racing Soft Tyres

Settings:
Transmission
Set Final 1, then Max Speed, then Final 2 + individual ratios.
Top Speed: 112Mph
1st: 4.042
2nd: 3.101
3rd: 2.394
4th: 1.949
5th: 1.644
6th: 1.418
FD: 4.000/3.000

Drivetrain
LSD
Initial Torque
Front: 12
Acceleration Sensitivity
Front: 27
Braking Sensitivity
Front: 6

Suspension
Fully Customisable Kit
Ride Height
Front: -25 Rear: -15
Spring Rate
Front: 8.7 Rear: 3.7
Dampers(E)
Front: 3 Rear: 8
Dampers(C)
Front: 2 Rear: 6
Anti-Roll Bars
Front: 2 Rear: 7
Camber
Front: 2.3 Rear: 0.0
Toe
Front: -0.09 Rear: -0.12

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Balance
Front: 6 Rear: 8
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Specs:
Vehicle: Ford Mustang Mach 1 '71
Power: 727BHP
Weight: 1438kg
P Points: 600
Colour: Grabber Yellow
Purpose: All round track setup.
Distance: 121.3 Miles

Notes:
Requested by VicioustC.
Has been tested on Racing Hard Tires too and works great.

Parts:
Oil Change
Front Aero Type A
Rear Wing Type B
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage I
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Bonnet
Rigidity Improvement
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage III
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Supercharger
Fully Customisable Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Sports Soft Tyres

Settings:
Aerodynamics
Downforce
Rear: 15

Transmission
Set Final 1, then Max Speed, then Final 2 + individual ratios.
Top Speed: 249Mph
1st: 1.408
2nd: 0.918
3rd: 0.643
4th: 0.475
5th: 0.364
FD: 5.250/5.500

Drivetrain
LSD
Initial Torque
Front: 14
Acceleration Sensitivity
Front: 22
Braking Sensitivity
Front: 7

Suspension
Fully Customisable Kit
Ride Height
Front: -18 Rear: -18
Spring Rate
Front: 9.3 Rear: 7.8
Dampers(E)
Front: 6 Rear: 7
Dampers(C)
Front: 4 Rear: 4
Anti-Roll Bars
Front: 4 Rear: 3
Camber
Front: 1.9 Rear: 1.5
Toe
Front: -0.20 Rear: 0.23

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Balance
Front: 6 Rear: 5
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Specs:
Vehicle: Shelby Series One Super Charged
Power: 461BHP
Weight: 1202kg
P Points: 541
Colour: Silver
Purpose: All round track setup.
Distance: 85.1 Miles

Notes:
Great drive, really suprised me how well this things handles. All level of drivers should be capable of driving this beast.

Parts:
Oil Change
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Supercharger
Fully Customisable Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Sports Soft Tyres

Settings:
Transmission
Set Final 1, then Max Speed, then Final 2 + individual ratios.
Top Speed: 224Mph
1st: 2.246
2nd: 1.535
3rd: 1.120
4th: 0.864
5th: 0.697
6th: 0.580
FD: 4.600/4.800

Drivetrain
LSD
Initial Torque
Front: 10
Acceleration Sensitivity
Front: 20
Braking Sensitivity
Front: 10

Suspension
Fully Customisable Kit
Ride Height
Front: -5 Rear: 0
Spring Rate
Front: 7.9 Rear: 6.7
Dampers(E)
Front: 5 Rear: 5
Dampers(C)
Front: 6 Rear: 6
Anti-Roll Bars
Front: 4 Rear: 3
Camber
Front: 1.7 Rear: 0.9
Toe
Front: -0.10 Rear: 0.15

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Balance
Front: 6 Rear: 7
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The release of this car is going to be put on hold, I got the new DLC cars that I want to work on now :)
 
Jackthalad

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Specs:
Vehicle: Mazda RX-7 TC
Power: 497BHP
Weight: 975kg
P Points: 600
Colour: GT Japanese 004-W
Purpose: All round track setup
Distance: 222.9 Miles

Notes:
Tuned this car for Mazdaspeed RX-7 Challenge
May not be suited for beginners or DS3 users because I have chose not to use full downforce. For me this is no problem and I can post pretty fast times with it.
For some shorter/technical track you may want to decrease the front camber to around 1.9/2.0
Or you can just stick on some Racing Softs and not have to worry about anything. :)

Parts:
Oil Change
Restore Body Rigidity
Sports ECU
Engine Tuning Stage I
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Low RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customisable Transmission
Twin-Plate Clutch
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Carbon Propellor Shaft
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Racing Hard Tyres

Settings:
Body/Chassis
Downforce: Front 25 Rear 50

Transmission
Set Final 1, then Max Speed, then Final 2 + individual ratios.
Top Speed: 236Mph
1st: 2.304
2nd: 1.561
3rd: 1.163
4th: 0.902
5th: 0.725
6th: 0.602
FD: 4.500/4.900

Drivetrain
LSD
IT: 9
AS: 13
BS: 7

Suspension
Fully Customisable Kit
Ride Height: F 1 R 2
Spring Rate: F 8.4 R 6.6
Dampers(E): F 6 R 4
Dampers(C): F 4 R 3
Anti-Roll Bars: F 4 R 2
Camber: F 2.4 R 1.7
Toe: F -0.08 R R 0.20

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller
Balance
F 7 R 8

Back to Shop
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Hi Jackthalad,

Just finished testing this setup with a DS3 controller and its perfect for those who use to play and dont own a wheel.

As you said with racing hards and with front camber to 1.9 the car is very well balanced. Slides a little bit, but its easy to control it... 👍

The low values of the downforce wont even matter, the car glues to the track. Just did on Tsukuba (my test track) 0:53:022.

With racing softs, just ripped the asphalt off... :lol: 0:52:391

Controller settings: Everything OFF - ABS=1

Brilliant tune mate! 👍

Chat you soon.

BTW, these recent tunes you made are all my favourite cars, going to spend several days playing a lot... :lol:
 
Funny cause this is tuned with a wheel lol. Glad up like the tune mate and that is a very impressive time, my best was 0:54.xxx. Which end slides the front or rear? I will try to fix this.
:lol: Good to hear, hope you enjoy theres more where they came from next year.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 👍
 
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