Straight Line Speed / Gear Changes

[pointilism]

I am new to Forza from GT and have a seemingly simple question, and it may have more to do with my steering wheel than the game.
In rivals challenges, mainly near the top of leaderboards (under 500-1000), i have noticed certain rivals seem to have seemless gear changes, and i am losing a lot of straight line speed which i have to then make up in the corners. I am changing gears at the correct times, however it looks as though they don't change gears at all.
Does this come from utilizing a rig with a clutch, or is this a setting with the game?
I am using a CSR Elite with paddles and Clubsport pedals (with clutch). I have not really messed with the in game settings for this game, so i'm sure there are settings i have missed.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Wolfe]

Users of the "Manual w/Clutch" option can take advantage of an exploit where you flat-shift as quickly as possible with no penalty. Both controller users and wheel users can do it. If you're using "Manual w/Clutch" then you can flat-shift too, or rest easy knowing you drive more realistically.

 

[imported_eSZee]

or rest easy knowing you drive more realistically.

You're actually saying people are losing sleep or have a guilty conscience because they flat shift? Is this along the same lines as gloating and being all high and mighty because you don't use any assists?

 

[Wolfe]

...what?

He wondered why others were mysteriously faster. If he doesn't want to flat shift -- and "do" or "don't" are really the only options -- at least now he'll know how they're doing it. And in a world with clutch wear, flat-shifting is possible but not exactly advisable to do all day, err'day. Which makes smooth shifting a bit more realistic.

So he can flat-shift, or just enjoy the game as he has been already.

 

[imported_eSZee]

OK. Sorry. I read the last part as do it the proper way, not the make believe way, in a condescending tone.

 

[pointilism]

Users of the "Manual w/Clutch" option can take advantage of an exploit where you flat-shift as quickly as possible with no penalty. Both controller users and wheel users can do it. If you're using "Manual w/Clutch" then you can flat-shift too, or rest easy knowing you drive more realistically.

Thanks for the tip, I see the option now. As you say, I think I will stay with playing the game the way I am with more of a challenge to catch people in the corners. Changing gears with paddles and a clutch just doesn't feel right.

on another note, I heard the updated firmware for csr wheels includes an auto-clutch feature to eliminate the gains made by shifting in this manner. I might try out once it comes out of beta. Cheers