F1 2011 noob help please!

diablo6vt · Sep 23 2011, 11:11 AM #1

Hi guys I'm running F1 2011 on a PS3 - I'm new to the series and there are some things I can't figure out and it doesn't help that CM doesn't explain much in game.

What does the DRS detection and activation lines look like? I run in cockpit view, and is there an indicator on my screen wheel or anywhere else that I can tell when DRS is ready?
I read somewhere that you can change the fuel mix while driving, but exactly what button do I have to press to change it?
I'm still on my first season, started off my career as the 2nd driver but quickly overtook the main driver in points. That opened up R&D challenges for me, but I can't figure out how to choose my R&D paths. Again, what buttons do I have to press?

Help!!!

Green · Sep 23 2011, 11:29 AM #2

1 there's a wee green light that goes on the top middle right of the steering wheel, its not very easy to see in cockpit view tbh, but I think it goes green when available and flashs when activated. I use T-cam so not 100%

2 I use the up on the d-pad, when you press it should come up with fuel map press up again and it gives you a choice of setting, you can also change what tires you want at your next pit stop in their once you have both prime and options used or its raining.

3.I'm not sure tbh don't even know if you can think you just beat him and do the challanges the team set you and you get more upgrades then they'll offer you 1st driver at end of season. But not sure as I'm on my 1st season also and haven't played 2010

BlacqueJacques · Sep 23 2011, 11:29 AM #3

diablo6vt

Hi guys I'm running F1 2011 on a PS3 - I'm new to the series and there are some things I can't figure out and it doesn't help that CM doesn't explain much in game.

What does the DRS detection and activation lines look like? I run in cockpit view, and is there an indicator on my screen wheel or anywhere else that I can tell when DRS is ready?
I read somewhere that you can change the fuel mix while driving, but exactly what button do I have to press to change it?
I'm still on my first season, started off my career as the 2nd driver but quickly overtook the main driver in points. That opened up R&D challenges for me, but I can't figure out how to choose my R&D paths. Again, what buttons do I have to press?

Help!!!

Check the race circuit/track map to see where the drs zone is; on track there are small makers on side of track and also line on track.

What wheel are you using?

Fuel mix on my G25 is directional arrow buttons on my gear shifter (left arrow, then choose corrsponding arrow for your selection).

I have yet to figure out which button to begin tyre selection before pitting in when conditions change (intermediate versus full rain).

I think R&D will be a choice in Engineer's menu when in garage (same as F1 2010 ) I think (not at R & D stage yet)

Also check out Codemasters F1 2011 Forum (I just joined up)

I also have a PS3 G25 set up for F1 2011 thread going

Cheers,

Badger-X- · Sep 23 2011, 11:43 AM #4

diablo6vt

[*]I'm still on my first season, started off my career as the 2nd driver but quickly overtook the main driver in points. That opened up R&D challenges for me, but I can't figure out how to choose my R&D paths. Again, what buttons do I have to press?[/LIST]
Help!!!

The R&D paths are indeed in the Engineer menu when you're qualifying (at the top of the list of options). Pick the R&D objective before you hit the track and it will be added to your qualifying objectives.

I had a little trouble myself locating the DRS. It's not immediately obvious.

Kazanski · Sep 23 2011, 12:49 PM #5

In cockpit view, a green light up on the wheel in the drs zone or always on during qualifying. Once pressed it will flash until disabled.

Mr. S · Sep 23 2011, 1:04 PM #6

Jacques, the tyre selection is bound to the down arrow - so hit the down arrow twice and, for example, then the right arrow if you'd like to have option tyres.

BlacqueJacques · Sep 23 2011, 1:06 PM #7

Mr. S

Jacques, the tyre selection is bound to the down arrow - so hit the down arrow twice and, for example, then the right arrow if you'd like to have option tyres.

Thanks Mr. S

diablo6vt · Sep 23 2011, 10:00 PM #8

Thanks guys... I'll try these out and get back to you all. Though I'd say offhand I still have a tiny bit of doubt, because for example I recall pressing all buttons (including directional left/up) while driving but the fuel menu just doesn't show. And I also remember trying to hit all buttons at the Engineer screen but again I didn't manage to change the R&D path away from the aggressive one.

Btw @Jacques I run a G27

diablo6vt · Sep 24 2011, 4:55 AM #9

Ok tried it all out, some updates...

Issue 1: DRS zones
-I found the green LED on the screen wheel thanks, incredibly hard to see though, when you're zipping by at F1 speeds. I still don't see markings on the track nor map though. Or maybe I just don't know what I'm looking for.

Issue 2: Fuel mix
-I tried hitting all directional buttons in race, no luck. Could it because I was running a 20% race?

Issue 3: R&D path
-Nope, still can't seem to change R&D paths from the Engineer menu. I'm starting to suspect this is a once-a-season decision made at the start of a season by the team's first driver.

**prisonermonkeys** · Sep 24 2011, 4:57 AM #10

diablo6vt

I still don't see markings on the track nor map though. Or maybe I just don't know what I'm looking for.

It's a white line running across the track, with a white DRS sign to one side. If you have the mini-map zoomed in, there should be a black line at the activation point on the map.

Green · Sep 24 2011, 6:10 AM #11

If you still cant find DRS zone go to nurburgring the DRS zone is the long straight before the chicane there's a line and a DRS sign right after turn 12 just as you go on to the straight. Also when in a race and your within 1s of a car you should hear a beep noise.

you can change your fuel in 20% races, I suggest you go to the option where you change your buttons. As I don't know what wheel/controller your using

When you have a challange in practice you accept it in the engineers menu, driver challanges menu just keeps a tally of how many times you have beat your teammate. The R&D path is in the screen on your car next to car setup but I don't think you can change anything just shows your upgrades and your R&D path ( my R&D path is aggressive I didn't choose this so I don't know if this is because I'm still not 1st driver or It's based on your driving style or something ???)

Bigbazz · Sep 24 2011, 1:17 PM #12

You only get to choose R&D path when you're the number 1 driver. To be the number 1 driver you need to sign a contract where you are the number 1 driver, so you have to wait until season 2.

Badger-X- · Sep 24 2011, 6:56 PM #13

Bigbazz

You only get to choose R&D path when you're the number 1 driver. To be the number 1 driver you need to sign a contract where you are the number 1 driver, so you have to wait until season 2.

^ Not necessarily. I am on my first career season and I've had a few R&D objectives. I never played F1 2010 but I'm pretty solid in GT5 so I thought I'd start out with intermediate difficulty to learn the tracks and get a feel for the handling etc. Turns out I can pretty much wipe the tarmac with the other drivers at that level. My Lotus teammate hasn't scored 1 point yet and I've remained top dog from the beginning. That may be why R&D paths are opening up for me.
Next season, when I turn up the difficulty, won't be so easy!

Bigbazz · Sep 24 2011, 7:02 PM #14

Badger-X-

^ Not necessarily. I am on my first career season and I've had a few R&D objectives. I never played F1 2010 but I'm pretty solid in GT5 so I thought I'd start out with intermediate difficulty to learn the tracks and get a feel for the handling etc. Turns out I can pretty much wipe the tarmac with the other drivers at that level. My Lotus teammate hasn't scored 1 point yet and I've remained top dog from the beginning. That may be why R&D paths are opening up for me.
Next season, when I turn up the difficulty, won't be so easy!

R&D objectives is something everybody gets, you're getting confused rather than just being awesomely skilled as you so put it.

R&D Path is when you get to choose what your team develops for upgrades to your car, and being a number 1 driver only happens when you get a contract, as i said.

Badger-X- · Sep 24 2011, 7:09 PM #15

Bigbazz

R&D objectives is something everybody gets, you're getting confused rather than just being awesomely skilled as you so put it.

R&D Path is when you get to choose what your team develops for upgrades to your car, and being a number 1 driver only happens when you get a contract, as i said.

Ha! Thanks, but I never said I was awesomely skilled. I said I'm a new to codemasters F1 games so please forgive my ignorance but in response to: "you have to wait until season 2.", well, I'm playing my first season (without being offered any contracts) and I've had R&D objectives.

Bigbazz · Sep 24 2011, 7:15 PM #16

Badger-X-

Ha! Thanks, but I never said I was awesomely skilled. I said I'm a new to codemasters F1 games so please forgive my ignorance but in response to: "you have to wait until season 2.", well, I'm playing my first season (without being offered any contracts) and I've had R&D objectives.

R&D objectives are when you get challenges to unlock new upgrades. R&D path is in the menus system at a track, you can see your upgrades and also it shows how your team is approaching development.

As number 1 driver you get to choose how your team does the development (which is not available in the first year) and you also get upgrades first. I've beaten Rubens in every race so far, but I am the number 2 driver as per the contract, he will get the non objective gained upgrades before me, and that is the same for everyone in season 1, being a rookie.

Badger-X- · Sep 24 2011, 7:21 PM #17

Bigbazz

As number 1 driver you get to choose how your team does the development (which is not available in the first year) and you also get upgrades first.

Aha.

Gotcha.

Stephen220378 · Sep 24 2011, 7:21 PM #18

Bigbazz

R&D objectives are when you get challenges to unlock new upgrades. R&D path is in the menus system at a track, you can see your upgrades and also it shows how your team is approaching development.

As number 1 driver you get to choose how your team does the development (which is not available in the first year) and you also get upgrades first. I've beaten Rubens in every race so far, but I am the number 2 driver as per the contract, he will get the non objective gained upgrades before me, and that is the same for everyone in season 1, being a rookie.

This is 100% correct.

Badger-X- · Sep 24 2011, 7:29 PM #19

Ok, then if I can pry someone's brain - Bigbazz if you're up for it.
How, why, and when do you use Kers?
I've read up on it but it would be nice to hear it from some "real" F1 drivers.

Bigbazz · Sep 24 2011, 7:37 PM #20

Badger-X-

Ok, then if I can pry someone's brain - Bigbazz if you're up for it.
How, why, and when do you use Kers?
I've read up on it but it would be nice to hear it from some "real" F1 drivers.

The only person I know on these forums that could ever come close to answer this question is Shhiny48 who lurks in the iRacing thread.

I use it in qualifying on the straight before the start/finish line (because it resets as you pass it, giving you a full bar again)to ensure I start my lap at the highest possible speed. and accelerating down the longest straight to get the most ammount of time spent at high speed.

In the race, use it heavily on the starts and throughout the race when its needed in order pass/defend.

152	Sep 23 2011, 12:49 PM #5 Kazanski Banned In cockpit view, a green light up on the wheel in the drs zone or always on during qualifying. Once pressed it will flash until disabled.

Paris 4,191	Sep 23 2011, 1:04 PM #6 Mr. S I HAS LE MANS 2013 TICKET Jacques, the tyre selection is bound to the down arrow - so hit the down arrow twice and, for example, then the right arrow if you'd like to have option tyres.

Wales 2,491	Sep 24 2011, 1:17 PM #12 Bigbazz Diamond Member You only get to choose R&D path when you're the number 1 driver. To be the number 1 driver you need to sign a contract where you are the number 1 driver, so you have to wait until season 2.

Montreal 321	Sep 24 2011, 7:29 PM #19 Badger-X- GTP Enthusiast Ok, then if I can pry someone's brain - Bigbazz if you're up for it. How, why, and when do you use Kers? I've read up on it but it would be nice to hear it from some "real" F1 drivers.