Race Ranks, Please help

[chrisr1984]

something ive probably overlooked but when i raced the same track it obviously goes from Rank D to C to B, but then after B if i wont the race it wouldnt move to A.

why is this?

i was using an s2000 with R1's on and 1 lap, i tried suzuka east and a small city oval type track.

 

[Kakumaki]

Sometimes in B, A and S classes you must win more than one race to step up to the next class, so try to race again and maybe better with more than one lap per race.

 

[chrisr1984]

that was going to be my next thing to try, ill just keep racing, most i tried was 3 B races but it didnt change..

could it be anything to do with me using R1's and not S3's?

 

[Kakumaki]

could it be anything to do with me using R1's and not S3's?

I don't think so, I've make a lot of races in R3 but the rank go up anyway.

 

[GTCr@zyPSP]

something ive probably overlooked but when i raced the same track it obviously goes from Rank D to C to B, but then after B if i wont the race it wouldnt move to A.

why is this?

i was using an s2000 with R1's on and 1 lap, i tried suzuka east and a small city oval type track.

You need to win MORE races to progress AS you progress through the ranks.

A & S takes the most, just keep running it until you get S, THEN you may appreciate some tuning to make the car faster

Don't do what I do. I add a Stage 4 Turbo Upgrade and just run the AI down!

 

[chrisr1984]

how do you tune your cars?

 

[Detroitbb]

how do you tune your cars?

There isn't a true tuning screen, but a very stripped down one that allows for some minor adjustments - after selecting the car/track/mode (and hitting the 'OK' button), then click on 'Quick Tune' to get to the tuning menu.

 

[chrisr1984]

when i click ok all i see is

Start | Race Options | Track Options | Car Settings | Exit

if i click car settings i get

OK | Cancel

but i can change the transmission, tcs asm etc.

Edit* tried it with the VX220 and the RX7 LM Car and neither do it.

 

[peterjford]

I think the car has to be one of your favorites for you to be able to change the settings in the quick tune menu. I forget how to make a car one of your favorites, but I think you select a car and hit the triangle.

The quick tune is very limited. In races you can only change the height, springs, dampers, toe, and camber (going from memory so I might have missed something).

 

[Detroitbb]

I think the car has to be one of your favorites for you to be able to change the settings in the quick tune menu. I forget how to make a car one of your favorites, but I think you select a car and hit the triangle.

The quick tune is very limited. In races you can only change the height, springs, dampers, toe, and camber (going from memory so I might have missed something).

You're completely correct... I forgot that very important aspect! It has to be in your 'favorites' (by hitting triangle when selecting the car).

 

[Raagentreg]

The System Goes As Follows

To get C Rank you need 1 Win in D Rank
To get B Rank you need 1 Win in C Rank
To get A Rank you need 2 Wins in B Rank
To get S Rank you need 3 Wins in A Rank

 

[LeGeNd-1]

The System Goes As Follows

To get C Rank you need 1 Win in D Rank
To get B Rank you need 1 Win in C Rank
To get A Rank you need 2 Wins in B Rank
To get S Rank you need 3 Wins in A Rank

That is what I've been thinking as well, but I've come to a conclusion that levelling up is based on points. I'm not too sure of the exact numbers, since I haven't been able to test all permutations of points and it's been a while since I finished all tracks on S Class, but IIRC it's something like this:

D->C: <8 points (forgot exact number)
C->B: <8 points (same as above )
B->A: 10 points
A->S: 20 points

1st place gives 8 points, 2nd gives 4 points, 3rd gives 2 points and 4th gives 1 point.

The points reset after you have attained a new class.

P.S. Like I said above, I'm not entirely sure of the exact numbers, but this is what I can remember from when I was doing races to level up. If someone can verify, it'll be great 👍.

 

[chrisr1984]

ive just unlocked my first A rank.

 

[GTCr@zyPSP]

ive just unlocked my first A rank.

Keep pushing to S Rank

 

[Raagentreg]

That is what I've been thinking as well, but I've come to a conclusion that levelling up is based on points. I'm not too sure of the exact numbers, since I haven't been able to test all permutations of points and it's been a while since I finished all tracks on S Class, but IIRC it's something like this:

D->C: <8 points (forgot exact number)
C->B: <8 points (same as above )
B->A: 10 points
A->S: 20 points

1st place gives 8 points, 2nd gives 4 points, 3rd gives 2 points and 4th gives 1 point.

The points reset after you have attained a new class.

P.S. Like I said above, I'm not entirely sure of the exact numbers, but this is what I can remember from when I was doing races to level up. If someone can verify, it'll be great 👍.

I know what you mean because i got 2 seconds and 2 wins on A rank and got to S, twas a nice surprise

Your probably right, but someone is going to have to lose every race until they get S rank... I'll do it, grudgingly

 

[Raagentreg]

Unfortunately I have worked out that D rank gives you NO Points whatsoever, but i can believe if you halve all the other values earlier than you would be right.

So this Means

D -> C = 4 pts
C -> B = 4 pts
B -> A = 5 pts
A -> S = 10 pts

Where every time you rank up points are reset

1st = 4 pts
2nd = 2 pts
3rd = 1 pts
4th = 0pts

I just did 11 seperate 4th places on the beginner course and got no extra rank - its still on D.

Thanks for getting the other numbers tho LeGeNd - 1

 

[LeGeNd-1]

Thanks for testing and clarifying my predictions Raagentreg 👍. Glad I'm not that far off the mark .

Maybe the mods can make this thread a sticky? It'll help a lot of newbies I'm sure (and prevent thread duplicates as well).

 

[Raagentreg]

Thanks for testing and clarifying my predictions Raagentreg 👍. Glad I'm not that far off the mark .

Maybe the mods can make this thread a sticky? It'll help a lot of newbies I'm sure (and prevent thread duplicates as well).

Thanks for confirming my suspisions, and it didn't take me long - 12 times round begineer course in the polyphony still cant drive it