I'm just not quick enough...

[sid77]

Must admit I feel humbled, my only concession is I'm racing on the DS4 and not my G27.

The problem is I'm stuck at Driver Rating C and desperate to get into the B ranks. At Yamagiwa for example my fastest time is 1.45.3 but most of the time this puts me 9th or further back which gives me very little chance to gain top 3. My progress bar in the my profile has been stuck at 3/4 since launch. The guys up from are lapping 1.42/43s who are ranked B. I just can't seem to find an extra 2 or 3 seconds to compete.

I am awaiting the DriveHub to get my G27 going because I play a lot of racing games on my PC and feel much more comfortable compared to a pad. For now I'm stuck on the DS4 but I don't really think my G27 is going to magically give me an extra 2/3 seconds per lap.

Is there a way to view the hot laps of the top 10 guys for each track? That would allow me to see their lines and work out which corner(s) I'm going wrong.

Any tips?

 

[dr_slump]

Are you using the same cars as they are?

 

[rono_thomas]

Must admit I feel humbled, my only concession is I'm racing on the DS4 and not my G27.

The problem is I'm stuck at Driver Rating C and desperate to get into the B ranks. At Yamagiwa for example my fastest time is 1.45.3 but most of the time this puts me 9th or further back which gives me very little chance to gain top 3. My progress bar in the my profile has been stuck at 3/4 since launch. The guys up from are lapping 1.42/43s who are ranked B. I just can't seem to find an extra 2 or 3 seconds to compete.

I am awaiting the DriveHub to get my G27 going because I play a lot of racing games on my PC and feel much more comfortable compared to a pad. For now I'm stuck on the DS4 but I don't really think my G27 is going to magically give me an extra 2/3 seconds per lap.

Is there a way to view the hot laps of the top 10 guys for each track? That would allow me to see their lines and work out which corner(s) I'm going wrong.

Any tips?

Do you have video of your best lap?

 

[micantony]

So you'd rather move up to DR B and struggle at the back of the pack against B's and a few A's rather than staying at DR C with your peers and fighting for podiums every race?
over time, if done properly, the rating should put you in races with your equals for the most part. Once you have surpassed them, it will move you to B as a natural progression right?
I wouldn't get caught up in the letter unless you prefer to race against better drivers as a learning tool. You can see replays if they choose to save and upload them i think. Not sure, cant help you there yet.

Anyway, i found tuning the car has helped me improve my lap times. It's worth 1-2 seconds just to have a good tune (see tuning forum).

 

[GTWelsh]

As a slight aside

For online racing (Lobby)

If BoP is off, make sure to max the car.

If tyre wear is off or the race is short, make sure to use RSS tyres.

Basic stuff I didn't do early on.

 

[V_G_H]

A proper car tune is huge, can easily add up to 2-3 seconds in 2 minute lap time, wheel should help with a second or two and boom, you are down at your 1:42 1:43 Lap time

 

[VFOURMAX1]

You can save the replays of the races you run in and then as you watch the replay make one of the higher finishing cars be the target car you are watching on the replay. You can see what the faster drivers are doing different than you are to help see where you may be losing time in a sector.

When the race ends close out the first screen and before you exit the race at the top left of the screen will be a replay button and click on that, then you can save the race replay to view later in your library.

 

[Johnnypenso]

I would suggest posting up a couple of replays and letting the resident aliens take a look at your driving technique. Obviously you should max out your tune and your tires but if you have already been that path taking a look at your driving technique might be able to help as well.

 

[Tekku]

1:44/45 are the realistic times that most people will hit if they push themselves. Then there are the 1% that have the patience to push themselves even further. To hit these times you need to take it as far as you can by using every inch of the track. Early acceleration with minimal steering out of corners is key. Sometimes it's preferable to brake late in order to get a better exit line than you would if you turned too much into the corner. You also need to cut certain corners (chicanes mostly) just enough to give you the advantage and not the penalty. On Yamagiwa you can cut both chicanes quite easily without any sort of penalty, just don't launch yourself too much and get both wheels on the grass.

 

[azeeza]

Can someone provide us a setup for FF car please ?

 

[ferreira]

Is there a way to view the hot laps of the top 10 guys for each track? That would allow me to see their lines and work out which corner(s) I'm going wrong.

Any tips?

When you’re checking out the top 10 leaderboard, select one of the users and view their profile. Then go to the replays section and check to see if they saved it. Some have saved and some haven’t, so just go through the top 10 till you find one that has. It definitely helped me out.

Short of that, you can always try searching YouTube.

 

[azrilnazli]

For me I'm happy at C rather than B. B is more intense ( equivalent of iRacing DR at 2000++ ). C is more relaxed and enjoyable.

 

[PzR Slim]

Can someone provide us a setup for FF car please ?

Attach a couple of these to your front tyres.

 

[ststav01]

it is true that using a wheel will not give you huge advantage immediately (e.g. 2-3 seconds faster times instantly), but I believe that it will definitely help you if you practice hard enough. I'm currently using DS4 - haven't purchased a wheel yet, but it would eventually happen in a month or so, if I keep enjoying the game this much. I managed to hit 1.43.600 on Yamagiwa (currently at DR B / SR B and I get pole position or top 3 in 90% of the time) and I think with some more practice I get get it as low as 1.42.9ish. However, it takes a lot of time to master each corner, but there is one thing that is even more important than the hardware you are using and it is the setup of the car. You can take a look at the tuning section of the forum - there are some really nice setups for Sciroccos and GTRs which are currently the kings of the mentioned track - it would definitely help you improve your time.

 

[azeeza]

Attach a couple of these to your front tyres.

 

[Fredzy]

I've done 2 sport mode races, finished well in both but I'm still an E with an empty progress bar I'm just gonna go with whatever they give me.

SR went to A already though! A few (effectively) 10-lap time trials will do that for you.

 

[azrilnazli]

For DR gain, you need to be finish at least TOP5. Finishing lower than that, the DR will decrease

 

[Steven Keeney]

I got a tune for Kyoto from this forum, look in that section. The first poster is a guy who shares very good tunes. I got my DR from C to B on the blue moon bay oval. Turn off all assists including stability control and practice that last corner over and over. Also shift to 5th gear at about 88 mph and you accelerate faster than winding out the rpm in 4th.

 

[toddstar77]

I'm about to go from C to B for my DR but am pretty sure in B leagues I'm going to get smashed by guys on wheels where I just use the DS4. At Yamagiwa I am down to low 1:45:00 laps, for me the SR is more important is getting to B or A weeds out a few of the straight line heroes...

 

[Tekku]

For DR gain, you need to be finish at least TOP5. Finishing lower than that, the DR will decrease

Any source for this?

 

[Tristan Jones]

I am starting to appreciate the matching algorithm, though getting consistant is hard!

I am DR D and SR B, am thinking about forgetting about DR for a while just to bump SR up a bit, then concentrating on DR hoping to get a few less straight line rockets there.

Does anyone know if SR progression is linear, or does progression vary based on race rivals?

I am generally qualifying mid-rear pack, and can climb a few spots easily before finding someone in the first handful of positions who just outpace me. Sometimes I climb faster due to others mistakes, but more often than not i get punted off track last lap or out brake myself and lose a handful of positions late race that can't be made up in time. I think learning tracks and just spending time in game will yield my best improvements, any other advice anyone?

 

[AddictNBK]

For DR gain, you need to be finish at least TOP5. Finishing lower than that, the DR will decrease

Any sources for this ? I've searched how the matchmaking algorithm works and didn't found anything. Would like to know

 

[NJ72]

...or out brake myself and lose a handful of positions late race that can't be made up in time. I think learning tracks and just spending time in game will yield my best improvements, any other advice anyone?

That last bit is key my friend. I'm not the fastest driver in the game (far from it) but why I try to do is be consistent. I have finished higher than my outright speed would suggest purely by passing people who make mistakes.

It's a big cliche in racing, but consistency is key. Once you can hit consistent lap times, you can then start adjusting your lines to find a bit more. If you're getting penalties for cutting (accidental or just plain mistakes) or running wide on corners due to out braking yourself, then you can't reliably test out new lines etc. and improve your speed.

If you can hit the same line, every time (within reason), then you will have a lower total race time and often finish higher.

Quali times are a single fast lap. The rest of someone's quali session may have been dire and they just strung things together for one lap by accident, put them in a race and they spin out etc.

 

[batousan]

I really struggle to hit my qualifying pace in the race so often find it pretty tough in the B category, for instance at Yamagiwa Gr.4 I'm qualifying low 1:43 but during the race I'll be in the high 1:44s. It's usually enough to be in the top 5 though. I'd try to stay in the C's until you get your wheel up and running, it will be much less frustrating for you

 

[Crunch630]

(fledgling poster - please be kind, I need to learn the etiquette/temperament of these forums (all forums are slightly different))

Has anyone in the world got to S driver rank yet?

As of two days ago, I am very sure that no one in the world was an S yet, but that may have changed in the two days since I've been away from the game. I don't know.

The Japanese player Brond was the closest I could find two days ago; he's at the edge of the 'A' symbol on his bar.

I had/have a suspicion that the rank is locked and they are awarded from a great performance in the online championships, but I am very wrong if someone has achieved it already.

Can anyone tell me?

As to the OPs' question, I recommend he purchases a new wheel. He will achieve a magical 2 or 3 seconds faster (track dependent) - I guarantee it. You won't go back to your G27 after you purchase any Thrustmaster wheel. Your G27 is not as good as you think.

 

[polizei]

IMO the wheel will make your more consistent, at least it does for me. And once you get your wheel setup I would start playing with tunes. Have you turned TCS off? That's easily 2 seconds right there. Again, using a wheel and pedals should make TCS less of a problem as you can more consistently feather the throttle and lay on power smoother.