Can't find the (Lap)TIME

[Doogy003]

Consistently running 1-2 second lower lap times than the top guys with BoP on. Right now with Suzuka I am 2:03.2 when the top ten are 2:00 and 2:01's. Any help on different ways to shave time down will help. No matter the track I have the same time gap. Luckily seem to be one of the faster in the FIA groups when I match up.

 

[StirlingMoose]

Consistently running 1-2 second lower lap times than the top guys with BoP on. Right now with Suzuka I am 2:03.2 when the top ten are 2:00 and 2:01's. Any help on different ways to shave time down will help. No matter the track I have the same time gap. Luckily seem to be one of the faster in the FIA groups when I match up.

If you're 1-2s behind the top guys you're doing very well, and only the top guys are going to be able to help you. I'm certainly in no position to offer you advice and you might find that those that are will be reluctant to do so. Good luck though.

 

[Doogy003]

If you're 1-2s behind the top guys you're doing very well, and only the top guys are going to be able to help you. I'm certainly in no position to offer you advice and you might find that those that are will be reluctant to do so. Good luck though.

I agree that those of the top boards tend to keep some secrets. I try to get in their test lobbies and keep up.

 

[machine1121]

There's some useful videos and YouTube channels in this thread.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/fast-lap-videos-channels.367209/#post-12045622

 

[StirlingMoose]

"I try to get in their test lobbies and keep up."

That's one way to do it I suppose.

With GTS we've lost the ability to download the top 10 replays and chase their ghosts, which is a very good way to learn. Maybe you could find a friendly alien who would be willing to share their replays.

 

[Tekku]

It's all about perfection on that level. You have to go over every little detail and then really push it. There's no compromise in anything; you have to follow the meta very strictly. Unless you discover a new meta, but that takes more time and a lot more confidence.

I'm no fan of this kind of driving, but I believe this is the recipe for success.

 

[Doogy003]

It's all about perfection on that level. You have to go over every little detail and then really push it. There's no compromise in anything; you have to follow the meta very strictly. Unless you discover a new meta, but that takes more time and a lot more confidence.

I'm no fan of this kind of driving, but I believe this is the recipe for success.

Yes, I try to stay away from the meta stuff. I know there are a lot of corners that could go wider or cut in more. But, do not like breaking those track boundaries. As for the cars, I go with what I like and not what everyone uses. Generally Viper or Ferrari 458 both GR3 and GR4.

 

[Tekku]

Yes, I try to stay away from the meta stuff. I know there are a lot of corners that could go wider or cut in more. But, do not like breaking those track boundaries. As for the cars, I go with what I like and not what everyone uses. Generally Viper or Ferrari 458 both GR3 and GR4.

Seems like a healthy approach. I'm of the same mindset myself. However, if you really want to compete against the very best you would want to pay more attention to what cars are best suited for each track. I've just started to learn this myself and it has had great effect on my lap times. For instance; I'm very fond of the Toyota FT-1 and Mount Panorama and lately I've been trying to push it there with that particular car. Sadly I didn't seem to get a good time, no matter how hard I tried. I later came to the conclusion that it was not optimal to run heavy cars on Panorama with lots of stressful weight transfer. So I sorted my garage by a couple of parameters, including weight, and I tried out the cars that looked promising at the top of my list. This included the Jaguar F-Type which practically no one uses (for some weird reason). So when I went over the finish line in the Gr.3 daily race with my Jaguar not only had I won for the first time in weeks, I also consistently hit the best lap times over and over. And I was the only one in a Jaguar, followed by lots of Beetles and Porsches. All it took was for me to pay attention to more details. To really investigate the track and then test the most suited cars to see how they interact with it. Sometimes the theory will not hold true, but then at least you've learned something new that perhaps will give you the right answers in the end.

 

[Doogy003]

Well put Tekku. I need to try out some more cars for sure. It will also help me with the car control and be more familiar with the tracks.

 

[Turbo Racer 48]

That's one way to do it I suppose.

With GTS we've lost the ability to download the top 10 replays and chase their ghosts, which is a very good way to learn. Maybe you could find a friendly alien who would be willing to share their replays.

Good news Update 1.06 i ncludes this capability. See Patch notes.

 

[djdest]

Yes, I try to stay away from the meta stuff. I know there are a lot of corners that could go wider or cut in more. But, do not like breaking those track boundaries. As for the cars, I go with what I like and not what everyone uses. Generally Viper or Ferrari 458 both GR3 and GR4.

You’ve answered your own question then