Problem I Need Help With Please

[GTP_CargoRatt]

Ok, after watch countless videos and replays, then analizing my own, I've noticed the biggest problem I'm having. I'm over driving the car. Turning in way to late. I've tried breaking myself of this habit but can't seem to do so. I was wondering if I could get some tips from the more experienced drivers out there on on how I could go about breaking myself of this habit. I know the obvious is practice, but is there anything else I could do. Thanks in advance for any useful tips.

 

[USARMYCOMBATVET]

I'm not an expert but it might help to watch replays(done by someone doing it right) of only the run-up to curves you're over-driving. Learn the specific technique of how this driver does it. [I recently saw a pretty heated discussion on whether or not the leaders are using 4 wheel drift. Its a rare and difficult technique but works for those specific drivers.] Practice the technique you choose until its motor-memory, or simply put, it becomes second nature. Once you master that technique piece all the curves together as one lap. It might be a lengthy process but its excellent for building on a good foundation. McClaren Design knows alot about driving. He may be able to give you some pointers. He helped me gold the event. I can't compete on the level of 1:32 and below but McClaren took me from a 1:37.xxx to a 1:35.869. Tidgney also stated in his tutorial video that the load needs to stay on the front tires in corners. Sorry, if you already know this.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

You bring up some good points and thats exactly what I'm try to do is rebuild my motor memory in a way that lets me start taking the corners differently, if you can understand where I'm coming from. Its like programmed into me and muscle memory to go dive bombing into the corners. You fully understand where I'm coming from, just wish I knew how to break the habit easier. As always, thanks for the response.

 

[jimftr]

You could try turning earlier (, but seriously though, keep at it, practice helps, trust me.

Ahh, watch replays from the number 1, study the corners, the speeds they take, how they brake, the amount of brake etc.

 

[Saidur_Ali]

Learn your reference points and try and stick closely to them, for example when to brake, what mph to brake down to, where to turn in / what to aim for. It is important to stick to the racing line, small differences cause a big difference.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

Alright, thanks guys for tips, I guess practice it is, lol. Had to shut things down for a bit as we just had a severe thunderstorm roll thru with 70mph winds. Thankfully, the power stayed on so back at it. Thanks again and peace.

 

[BanditKarter22]

I would also add that you could load the ghost of one of the fast people and follow their line around the track, I find that really useful. Good luck

 

[ColeTrickle]

KB - I had the same problem as you. The first couple of days i was stuck at 1:33.4xx. I was driving and driving and even couldn't get back to the 33s....

It changed when i calmed myself down. Be patient, don't get aggresive or frustrated.

I know it sounds very weird - but try to drive the track like a symphony. Very smooth and elegant. The 350Z is really a Diva and needs to be treated carefully.

I am not such an 1:30.xxx Alien but at least i made it to 1:32.6xx so far...

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

Thanks for the additional tips guys. I think thats my problem, I'm trying to build Rome in a day, lol. I know I'm alittle better driver than my time shows, its just frustrating that I can't get there. Oh well, back at it. I know I am not good enough to make the cut, but I would like to at least make the leaderboards.

 

[Tidgney]

I'm not sure because I haven't checked but even enabling the driving line just as an initial point may point you back on line, I used it last GT Academy as an additional reference point (Don't copy it as it's usually way out, but you can judge braking by how far down the red etc.), but it is generally good at giving another idea of line .

 

[ROYALEFATALE]

to make the leaderboards you're going to have to learn trail braking, simply driving the car fast around corners won't cut it, all of the top times are running the razors edge between grip and slip.

 

[Bennen13]

Try slowing up a bit, and changing your line from there. If you rush right into a new line it will probably take longer to learn. Try turning the driving line on to aid your braking zone reference. Lastly, try getting used to trail braking like ROYALEFATALE said. Just a little note, at least in the case of my lap, you want to get on the throttle almost exactly opposite of how you brake. Light at the beginning, then work up quickly to full throttle.

 

[GTP_CargoRatt]

I know how to trail brake, I'm just not great at it. That is one area that I do need practice in. Once again, thanks for taking time out to help me along. Really appreciate it guys. Going to go take another shot at it. Peace.