Spinning out when exiting a corner?

[Techy]

I'm a sole victim of spinning out when accelerating out of a corner. I mean, whenever I finish proceeding through a corner, I hit the throttle and suddenly I lose traction and I spin out. This doesn't happen on AWD, but it does happen on RWD cars. I already know this is sorta of a noob question, but I think a necessity to ask this can improve my driving.

Thank you,

 

[phil bell]

How you spin an FF on acceleration is beyond me,but imo you've gotta know the steering/throttle relationship(More steering=less throttle you can apply and vice versa)
That and be careful with your throttle,get on the power smoothly and don't gun it.

 

[Techy]

How you spin an FF on acceleration is beyond me,but imo you've gotta know the steering/throttle relationship(More steering=less throttle you can apply and vice versa)
That and be careful with your throttle.

Well, I try to maintain throttle when exiting out a corner but I think it's posing to be an epidemic when online and while adopting this technique.

 

[Quagmire]

Ease the throttle on as you're going through the apex and straightening out the wheel, but if it's a high power car don't give it full throttle until you're facing the way you want to go. And even then don't push it to the floor (or body of controller) in a stab, roll it smoothly to full throttle. And at any point if you feel it getting twitchy, back it off smoothly. Sudden throttle changes, whether more or less, can spin a car.

 

[daan]

The throttle is not an on/off switch. You need to be progressive.

A front wheel drive car will run wide (understeer), not spin out, so I don't know how you're doing that as it is impossible to spin an FWD under power.

 

[Techy]

Ease the throttle on as you're going through the apex and straightening out the wheel, but if it's a high power car don't give it full throttle until you're facing the way you want to go. And even then don't push it to the floor (or body of controller) in a stab, roll it smoothly to full throttle. And at any point if you feel it getting twitchy, back it off smoothly. Sudden throttle changes, whether more or less, can spin a car.

This is exactly what I do, but my main problem is that it is "less desirable" to be adopted right onto Online because everyone always seem to overtake me, even in exact-specs one-make races.

 

[Techy]

The throttle is not an on/off switch. You need to be progressive.

A front wheel drive car will run wide (understeer), not spin out, so I don't know how you're doing that as it is impossible to spin an FWD under power.

Yeah, It's only happening to me on RWD cars.

 

[redreevos]

Ease the throttle on as you're going through the apex and straightening out the wheel, but if it's a high power car don't give it full throttle until you're facing the way you want to go. And even then don't push it to the floor (or body of controller) in a stab, roll it smoothly to full throttle. And at any point if you feel it getting twitchy, back it off smoothly. Sudden throttle changes, whether more or less, can spin a car.

Nicely said. The most important point is the wheel needs to be as close to straight as possible when finally applying full throttle. The key to this is patience. Another thing you can do is take a later apex, to allow yourself to get the wheel "straighter" sooner.

This is exactly what I do, but my main problem is that it is "less desirable" to be adopted right onto Online because everyone always seem to overtake me, even in exact-specs one-make races.

There really isn't a special secret, just techniques to exit the corner with more speed. The late apex is great for exit speed. You are giving up marginal speed on the entry, for extra speed on exit, which is essential for the straight that follows. If you figure you cover 1000ft on the straight after a turn, and are only slower for 40 ft by taking a later apex... The few mph given up for the 40ft is rewarded with higher mph for the 1000ft.

Another thing that can assist me when I am having a problem exiting a specific turn without losing traction, is picking a specific point on exit I aim for. It can be a tower, a tree, a mark on the road, etc. I wait until I have the car pointed at that specific target before applying full throttle.

Hope this helps, and keep working at it.

 

[Techy]

Alright guys, I understand your points. I've been doing the exact same thing as you guys suggest before I asked this question, but as I said twice, the technique is "lacking" in Online races, and I thought that the technique is incorrectly done; I was just curious if everyone else did the same throttle management while out of corners as I did.

Thanks guys for your help. I guess this thread can still be existent If anyone out there has the same problem so perhaps It can be a reference.

 

[TobbE26]

If you have a really hard time and just spinning out try to put on traction control and the watch how much throttel the car uses thrue the corners

 

[sesselpupser]

Your problem is that you're putting down more torque than the tyres can handle too soon. You can try turning on a bit of TCS, increasing the grade of your tyres or de-tuning your engine slightly if you find you still can't modulate the throttle enough.

You may also find that if you're running a stage 3 turbo that you're accelerating after a turn under the turbo spool threshold, then suddenly the turbo spins up, you then have a massive spike in torque, this then spins your car; it's why a lot of 80's turbo road cars were so dangerous.

If you're on sports hard tyres, try soft ones and see how you do. You'll find that if you put on soft racing tyres you'll need something pretty powerful to break the traction.

Edit: if you're getting left behind in online races it may be due to the line you're taking, your steering inputs and your brake/throttle control, oh and your driving aids. Other people may be keeping the throttle on the very edge of what the car can do before spinning, or they may be taking the perfect line that allows you to brake late and get on the gas early. Also if you steer sharply instead of smoothly, you'll lose a lot of speed. Winning and losing in one make races is entirely down to the driver.

 

[zodicus]

There's also the car set up. A lot of the guys on line are not going to be running with the "stock" settings There is definatly grip to be found in most cars buy adjusting the suspension settings, some cars a lot of grip.

For the throttle on during corner exit. Imagine there is a string attached to the throttle and the steering. The more you push the throttle, the more it pulls the steering back. The tires only have so much grip. If you're using all of that to turn, then ask the drive tires to accelerate they will be pushed over the edge and you'll loose traction.

In a FF this shows up as understeer and you simply lift off the throttle. In a RWD car this shows up as oversteer, and is not as esily corrected. It can be anything from a mild slide to a wide tail hung out spin in to the grass. In a sudden large loss of traction with a RWD car its better to roll out of the throttle but not all the way. This will keep some weight on the rear tires. A sudden and complete lift off the throttle can some times make the spin worse. Definatly don't hit the brakes, not untill all hope of recovery is lost any way.

 

[gtuuk73]

Just to add to the setup thing your LSD helps alot on RWD cars.

 

[turbolefty78]

How you spin an FF on acceleration is beyond me,but imo you've gotta know the steering/throttle relationship(More steering=less throttle you can apply and vice versa)
That and be careful with your throttle,get on the power smoothly and don't gun it.

You obviously have no idea what he's talking about. He said RWD, which is FR in the game, not FF.

 

[1KNm)]

1. What car(s) do you use the most?

2. What kind of tire grip (sports hard soft? do not tell youre in the racing category)?

 

[phil bell]

You obviously have no idea what he's talking about. He said RWD, which is FR in the game, not FF.

He edited the post,It said FF at first so learn to see it's been edited before running your mouth.FYI my comment was at 9.54 and he edited at 10.03.

 

[Hig-GT]

From what I'm reading you're having most of your problems online ... So in light of this go online & create yourself a room with the quality at its lowest setting and tune your car in that room.

I'll PM you some notes on tuning the suspension & the LSD so hopefully that will help you out a bit.

As for throttle control ... Well it is just a case of whats been said above, just apply it gradually and smoothly, I find in cars such as the Corvette ZR-1 RM 70% throttle can be a good friend to have

 

[glw]

I'm sure posting a video of the problem would provide valuable insight.

 

[phil bell]

I'm sure posting a video of the problem would provide valuable insight.

That's a good idea.I agree.👍

 

[stormbringer]

LSD! Increase initial torque and braking. And be gentle with the throttle.

 

[DupontChevy24]

He's probably used to driving witht he aids on, and he's entering rooms with no aids would be my guess.
Just keep practicing with no aids until you can run it.

 

[turbolefty78]

He edited the post,It said FF at first so learn to see it's been edited before running your mouth.FYI my comment was at 9.54 and he edited at 10.03.

Saw it, but it doesn't say why he edited it though now does it? Same with yours. Had I known that his original post said FF I wouldn't have said a word.
From my vantage point you looked like quite the idiot going off about FF when his post clearly says MR or RWD. Anyhow, sorry for the mistake. Now lighten up already! lol
And for what it's worth, you're correct on everything else you said.

 

[JeffKill]

Not sure if the OP mentioned before editing the first post, but are you using a wheel or a controller?

 

[superbrew]

Try a lower powered car and work your way up.