Ok 1.52.something after 2 hours any tips
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the Interceptor
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- theInterceptor77
Sounds strange, but: take a break and continue tomorrow
I always find myself being magically faster the next day. What seems to be impossible today suddenly works the next day, and I can crack the best times I did yesterday with ease.
As for the driving: don't brake too late and force the car into the bends. It will just understeer. Instead, brake a tad earlier, then steer into the bend and wait for the car to stabilize. Then, floor it as much as possible (without sending it into a spin) as early as possible. Also, try to apply a soft, flowing style of driving. Don't fight the car, instead work with it.
I always find myself being magically faster the next day. What seems to be impossible today suddenly works the next day, and I can crack the best times I did yesterday with ease.
As for the driving: don't brake too late and force the car into the bends. It will just understeer. Instead, brake a tad earlier, then steer into the bend and wait for the car to stabilize. Then, floor it as much as possible (without sending it into a spin) as early as possible. Also, try to apply a soft, flowing style of driving. Don't fight the car, instead work with it.
Thanks Intercepter I had an hour on it when the demo first came out my time was 1.54 and I said to myself im gonna hammer the demo, hasnt turned out like that havent had time but now I can. I looked at mooses tt and used a couple of things I noticed I instantly took 2 secs off my time. As you said I think it just practice thats needed but any tips would be appreciated.
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- G-D Luxembourg
- GTP_Vince_Fiero
My recent trick, try to go slower on the critical moments, get the line right and accellerate out as early as possible (controlling you throttle).
Going slower made my time improve a major bit.
And the wonder miracle, exercise, exercise, exercise
Going slower made my time improve a major bit.
And the wonder miracle, exercise, exercise, exercise
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TokyoDrift
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Definitely agree with the "take a break" philosophy! I've lost count of the number of times in games where you just hit a brick wall, but the next day you nail it first time.
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Like Interceptor and TokyoDrift said, taking a break can be a good step toward improving your time... you definitely don't want to get locked into slower habits.
I'd say most importantly, experiment with your braking points and lines versus your current best ghost on a corner-by-corner basis, paying close attention to your split times. Don't be afraid to throw a few laps away to figure out how to take each corner faster than your current ghost. You'll soon find where you can consistently gain time on your ghost through each corner, and then it's a matter of stringing together everything you've learned into a single lap... and then doing it all over again to improve on that lap. I'm certain you can hit 1'50s or 1'49s doing this. Most of my throwaway laps are low 1'49s or high 1'48s. You've just gotta keep at it until you've fully dissected the track and know the limits of the car's traction... good luck! 👍
I'd say most importantly, experiment with your braking points and lines versus your current best ghost on a corner-by-corner basis, paying close attention to your split times. Don't be afraid to throw a few laps away to figure out how to take each corner faster than your current ghost. You'll soon find where you can consistently gain time on your ghost through each corner, and then it's a matter of stringing together everything you've learned into a single lap... and then doing it all over again to improve on that lap. I'm certain you can hit 1'50s or 1'49s doing this. Most of my throwaway laps are low 1'49s or high 1'48s. You've just gotta keep at it until you've fully dissected the track and know the limits of the car's traction... good luck! 👍
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Just some tips,
1. Work on your down and upshifting.
2. The line shown in the game is not necessarily the best line, so experiment.
3.Sometimes its best to turn your Ghost Lap off in the beginning, so you have a fresh perspective on how to take the course.
4. Attack those first three corners!!!!
5.Your top speed at the end of the lap should be around 244kmh.
6.Feather the turns, and maintain control. Its better to do that than to catch massive under steer.
7. Download the top 5 ghost replays, and try to match their speeds.
Good luck!
1. Work on your down and upshifting.
2. The line shown in the game is not necessarily the best line, so experiment.
3.Sometimes its best to turn your Ghost Lap off in the beginning, so you have a fresh perspective on how to take the course.
4. Attack those first three corners!!!!
5.Your top speed at the end of the lap should be around 244kmh.
6.Feather the turns, and maintain control. Its better to do that than to catch massive under steer.
7. Download the top 5 ghost replays, and try to match their speeds.
Good luck!
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- GTP_Stotty
I'd probably avoid using Moose's ghost for now... it will be too quick for you to be of any use.
Try downloading a ghost from someone about 1 second quicker than you and follow that... you'll learn the lines/brake points and how early and how hard you can get on the gas.
Other than that, the one piece of advice I'd give is to use as little steering lock as possible at all times... the less lock you have on the more power you can use... so focus on not overloading the front tyres.
Try downloading a ghost from someone about 1 second quicker than you and follow that... you'll learn the lines/brake points and how early and how hard you can get on the gas.
Other than that, the one piece of advice I'd give is to use as little steering lock as possible at all times... the less lock you have on the more power you can use... so focus on not overloading the front tyres.
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I seriously don't know how can you say that. The normal car is all about smoothness, and the loose suspension makes the weight distribuition even more important.
Even on the two slow corners after T2 you won't turn abruptly, so i don't know where you would use agressive steering.
As for the tips, if you are starting, don't use the 2nd gear on the first turn and also on the turn after T1. 3rd gear will make the car easier to control.
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Seismica
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It takes time, theres a steep learning curve. If you're using the DS3/Sixaxis have a go at the tuned car and turn traction control off. The TCS on the normal car makes it uber hard. The TCS does nothing but slow you down, you still get lots of wheelspin because you feel unconnected with the throttle so you can't modulate it properly.
Us pad users are stuck with TCS on the normal car for some reason. Probably to eliminate pad users before they get to the second round. Theres still one or two pad users out there keeping in the top 20 though. The rebels XD
Us pad users are stuck with TCS on the normal car for some reason. Probably to eliminate pad users before they get to the second round. Theres still one or two pad users out there keeping in the top 20 though. The rebels XD
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You can say what you want about Tony, but perhaps if you did a little research and you'd have seen what his times are in the demo.
(regardless of wether his driving tip is hot or not)
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- cletus2344
Then why would he spout off that lousy tip? The OP was just asking for driving tips not anti-tips. Is he afraid that this guy asking for tips is going to beat his times if he gives good information instead of the crap response he gave?
Then why would he spout off that lousy tip? The OP was just asking for driving tips not anti-tips. Is he afraid that this guy asking for tips is going to beat his times if he gives good information instead of the crap response he gave?
How do you know if he is giving crap response ? Tony almost is in top 100 world best drives and you really nobody to judge his advice. You not even in top 250 in US!
I think that I know that he means. You brake a little later, use a little more steering on turn in and open up a little sooner. Different technique would be if you brake a little sooner, use less steering on turn in, back on throttle a little later, but you a little faster throughout the corner. You can be fast with both techniques, but you just need to pick up the one that suits your driving style better.
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I have played the demo for about 3 hours all together so that is why I am not in the top 250 on the US boards! I have been to Indy and all that so why would I try to be in the top. And IN MY OPINION his advice is crap, especially to a new driver. For that matter who the hell are you to call me out, let him defend his own posts!
the Interceptor
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Good driver or not, "you're wrong, but I won't tell you why!" is not a nice thing to say by anyones standards.
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- GTP_Jet
Watch quite a few replays (not necessarily the top ones) and study everything about them: their driving lines, braking points, speed through corners, what gears they use, how they apply the brakes and throttle etc. This should give you a general idea of the limits you should be reaching for in the car.
Also, watch your own replay to see where you're going wrong, so you'll know what to do differently.
Use all this information on the track to try and get into a rhythm of following the same racing line and selecting specific braking points, while always keeping an eye on your speed through each corner and your split times. After building up some consistency, you can start to experiment and push the car harder, perhaps by braking a little later or getting on the throttle earlier. Gradually you should see your laps improving as your consistency and confidence with the car grows. Hope to see you in the 1'48s soon
Jack.
Also, watch your own replay to see where you're going wrong, so you'll know what to do differently.
Use all this information on the track to try and get into a rhythm of following the same racing line and selecting specific braking points, while always keeping an eye on your speed through each corner and your split times. After building up some consistency, you can start to experiment and push the car harder, perhaps by braking a little later or getting on the throttle earlier. Gradually you should see your laps improving as your consistency and confidence with the car grows. Hope to see you in the 1'48s soon
Jack.
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- JetsE36
In my little experience, I found that if you download one of the top 10 ghosts and try to keep up with it, your times will start falling. The first time I tried it, I knocked 1.5 seconds off. I think it has something to do with seeing the car infront of you, instead of wondering if you lose time to yourself. Thats my .02.
Last night my tuned car time dropped from a 1'39.4 to a 1'38.6 and I even messed up on that lap. I was totally shocked to see that time when i crossed the line.
Gotta agree with everyone saying to take a break. I hadnt played in 3 days and when i started it back up last night, I felt so much more in control than before.
If you play too long you just get frustrated.
Gotta agree with everyone saying to take a break. I hadnt played in 3 days and when i started it back up last night, I felt so much more in control than before.
If you play too long you just get frustrated.
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As others have mentioned, downloading replays can really help. Don't just try to keep up with them in your car though, watch them in a few of the different views (bumper cam, chase cam) to give you a better idea of when and how much you should be braking, also check the apex speeds of the ghost cars and try and see if you can match them.
Stottys advice about not being too ambitious to start with is good advice, set yourself realistic goals by trying to trim off 1 - 1.5 secs a time. When you feel you can't go any quicker or start making daft mistakes, take a break or even stop for the day and you may just find that track comes to you alot easier the next time you give it a try.
Most of all, practise, practise, practise then practise some more
Stottys advice about not being too ambitious to start with is good advice, set yourself realistic goals by trying to trim off 1 - 1.5 secs a time. When you feel you can't go any quicker or start making daft mistakes, take a break or even stop for the day and you may just find that track comes to you alot easier the next time you give it a try.
Most of all, practise, practise, practise then practise some more
