French Raceworks Setups | F1 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 Career Mode Setups

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Quality setups for real racers - no driving aids, Grand Prix / Career mode setups only.

Why?
- Because I can. Oh and because there's a chronical lack of setup directories for F1 2010 / 2011 / 2012 on GTP. T-12 keeps posting setups but that's pretty much it. My gearbox settings might often be subject to improvement since I'm adapting it to my own style. Yet, the F1 2010 setups (and only those, the F1 2011 ones are all made from scratch) aren't all mine - yet, I honestly can't remember which ones were taken from the interwebz and which ones I did from scratch. They've also been my first steps with creating / modifying setups but these posts should merely serve as a collection for those who are still in need of setups for F1 2010.

What for?
- To share the setups that I made and help others out...hopefully. All setups are meant to be used in Grand Prix or Career mode and won't work well in Time Trial. Yet, they work for both qualifying and race. Please keep in mind that the increased fuel load during the race will change the handling quite a bit, which is only natural. Braking a bit earlier should do in most cases and only be necessary for the first few laps.

Your setup doesn't work for me.
- Tough luck. It's working for me but you can try playing around with it and you might be able to adapt it to your style.I'm not using 11/11 springs since I'm still pretty certain that their massive grip improvement is merely a glitch which will be fixed in the end, thus making the setup useless. All posts contain setups for both version 1.01 and 1.02 (soon, at least) since they might differ quite a lot. Please use the one appropriate for your game version.

Your setup is causing my tyres to degrade quickly.
- Working as intended. Those setups will eat into your tyres in order to enable you to run faster laps during the race. It's crucial to drive extremely precise and get the time needed out of every lap with good tyres. I can, for example, pit 4 times and still win against "Legend" AI, which pitted 2 times, since I'm about 1-3 seconds a lap faster (Nürburgring used as an example). The 2012 setups should be easier on the tyres, on a side-note.

Y U NO POST MPH FOR GEARBOX!?
- I'm living in France, we use proper measuring units. You can simply change the units to KPH, change the gearbox settings and change the units back to MPH - it's available in the OSD options.

What do the icons mean?
- Well, so the sun does obviously mean it's a setup made for dry conditions. Same for the rain icon, which is depicting a setup for wet conditions.

You're not French.
- Yep, that's right. But I'm paying taxes in France.

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Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida (updated for 1.02)

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Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo (updated for 1.02)
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Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo(updated for 1.02)


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Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir

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Istanbul Park, Istanbul

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:25.824

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 10
Rear Wing Angle: 6

Braking
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 8
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 7

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 5
Rear Ride Height: 2
Front Spring Stiffness: 7
Rear Spring Stiffness: 5

Gearbox
Gear 1: 121 kph
Gear 2: 150 kph
Gear 3: 190 kph
Gear 4: 220 kph
Gear 5: 252 kph
Gear 6: 284 kph
Gear 7: 318 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.30
Camber rear: -1.20
Toe front: 0.13
Toe rear: 0.41

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Istanbul Park, Istanbul

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:23.727

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 4
Rear Wing Angle: 6

Braking
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 2
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 6

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 7
Rear Spring Stiffness: 9

Gearbox
Gear 1: 130 kph
Gear 2: 160 kph
Gear 3: 190 kph
Gear 4: 221 kph
Gear 5: 254 kph
Gear 6: 288 kph
Gear 7: 328 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.40
Camber rear: -1.40
Toe front: 0.11
Toe rear: 0.38
 
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Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Light clouds
Qualifying time: 1:18.834

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 10
Rear Wing Angle: 10

Braking
Balance: F 51% - R 49%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 8
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 6

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 9
Rear Ride Height: 6
Front Spring Stiffness: 8
Rear Spring Stiffness: 4

Gearbox
Gear 1: 127 kph
Gear 2: 161 kph
Gear 3: 190 kph
Gear 4: 220 kph
Gear 5: 252 kph
Gear 6: 284 kph
Gear 7: 328 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.10
Camber rear: -1.20
Toe front: 0.15
Toe rear: 0.41

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Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Light clouds
Qualifying time: 1:17.693

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 6
Rear Wing Angle: 8

Braking
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 1
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 6

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 9
Rear Spring Stiffness: 4

Gearbox
Gear 1: 130 kph
Gear 2: 160 kph
Gear 3: 190 kph
Gear 4: 221 kph
Gear 5: 254 kph
Gear 6: 290 kph
Gear 7: 331 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.40
Camber rear: -1.40
Toe front: 0.11
Toe rear: 0.38
 
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Ooooo...competition. :D

Love how simple the layout is too.

EDIT: Per your Istanbul setup, does the rear end get light under heavy braking entering a corner?
 
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Ooooo...competition. :D

Love how simple the layout is too.

EDIT: Per your Istanbul setup, does the rear end get light under heavy braking entering a corner?

Not too much I'd say, at least with the Williams. And I wouldn't see it as competition, I _KNOW_ that you know a lot more about setups. :D
 
I'll definitely have to try out your Catalunya setup when I get around to that race. I need all the help I can get on that damn track. :crazy:
 
I appreciate what you guys are doing, but I would suggest you at least make a note that anyone using 11/11 spring settings is going to be faster than your tunes until they patch that bug. It's unfortunate.
 
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Albert Park, Melbourne

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:21.413

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 4
Rear Wing Angle: 1

Braking
Balance: F 51% - R 49%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 7
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 6

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 2
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 9
Rear Spring Stiffness: 7

Gearbox
Gear 1: 129 kph
Gear 2: 160 kph
Gear 3: 190 kph
Gear 4: 222 kph
Gear 5: 252 kph
Gear 6: 287 kph
Gear 7: 324 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.00
Camber rear: -1.20
Toe front: 0.12
Toe rear: 0.41

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Albert Park, Melbourne

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:22.476

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 7
Rear Wing Angle: 9

Braking
Balance: F 45% - R 55%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 5
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 2

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 5
Rear Spring Stiffness: 8

Gearbox
Gear 1: 129 kph
Gear 2: 160 kph
Gear 3: 189 kph
Gear 4: 220 kph
Gear 5: 250 kph
Gear 6: 283 kph
Gear 7: 323 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.40
Camber rear: -1.50
Toe front: 0.12
Toe rear: 0.41
 
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I appreciate what you guys are doing, but I would suggest you at least make a note that anyone using 11/11 spring settings is going to be faster than your tunes until they patch that bug. It's unfortunate.

I know but I don't like making hints when it comes to bugs and glitches- however, you're absolutely right: setting the springs to 11/11 will be faster than every setup until it's been fixed. Sadly. :ouch:
 
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Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:30.027

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 7
Rear Wing Angle: 6

Braking
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 9
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 8

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 3
Rear Ride Height: 2
Front Spring Stiffness: 7
Rear Spring Stiffness: 6

Gearbox
Gear 1: 138 kph
Gear 2: 175 kph
Gear 3: 205 kph
Gear 4: 244 kph
Gear 5: 271 kph
Gear 6: 310 kph
Gear 7: 347 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.30
Camber rear: -1.20
Toe front: 0.12
Toe rear: 0.38

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Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:29.682

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 6
Rear Wing Angle: 7

Braking
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 2
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 10

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 6
Rear Spring Stiffness: 4

Gearbox
Gear 1: 138 kph
Gear 2: 173 kph
Gear 3: 205 kph
Gear 4: 238 kph
Gear 5: 271 kph
Gear 6: 303 kph
Gear 7: 343 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.50
Camber rear: -1.50
Toe front: 0.11
Toe rear: 0.35

 
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Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:31.610

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 7
Rear Wing Angle: 9

Braking
Balance: F 49% - R 51%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 4
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 7

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 3
Rear Ride Height: 2
Front Spring Stiffness: 6
Rear Spring Stiffness: 7

Gearbox
Gear 1: 142 kph
Gear 2: 173 kph
Gear 3: 203 kph
Gear 4: 244 kph
Gear 5: 277 kph
Gear 6: 316 kph
Gear 7: 347 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.50
Camber rear: -1.50
Toe front: 0.12
Toe rear: 0.38

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Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:30.198

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 5
Rear Wing Angle: 7

Braking
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 2
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 8

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 7
Rear Spring Stiffness: 7

Gearbox
Gear 1: 139 kph
Gear 2: 171 kph
Gear 3: 202 kph
Gear 4: 234 kph
Gear 5: 269 kph
Gear 6: 305 kph
Gear 7: 350 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.50
Camber rear: -1.30
Toe front: 0.11
Toe rear: 0.35
 
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Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Light clouds
Qualifying time: 1:11.986 - probably possible to achieve 1.10.5XX but the FPS issues on the PS3 disallow me to drive more aggressively without hitting the wall.

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 7
Rear Wing Angle: 6

Braking
Balance: F 49% - R 51%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 10
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 10

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 3
Rear Ride Height: 3
Front Spring Stiffness: 10
Rear Spring Stiffness: 10

Gearbox
Gear 1: 117 kph
Gear 2: 145 kph
Gear 3: 173 kph
Gear 4: 198 kph
Gear 5: 227 kph
Gear 6: 261 kph
Gear 7: 299 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -2.60
Camber rear: -0.60
Toe front: 0.06
Toe rear: 0.23

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Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:10.458

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 9
Rear Wing Angle: 10

Braking
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 3
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 8

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 8
Rear Spring Stiffness: 6

Gearbox
Gear 1: 121 kph
Gear 2: 150 kph
Gear 3: 177 kph
Gear 4: 206 kph
Gear 5: 237 kph
Gear 6: 268 kph
Gear 7: 299 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.50
Camber rear: -1.50
Toe front: 0.10
Toe rear: 0.35
 
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Love how your Monaco tune has the exact same alignment settings mine had for a short while.

I'll definitely give your tunes a go as soon as I stop being drowsy as a mother:censored:.
 
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Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Cloudy
Qualifying time: 1:12.460

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 4
Rear Wing Angle: 3

Braking
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 7
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 9

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 2
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 6
Rear Spring Stiffness: 5

Gearbox
Gear 1: 130 kph
Gear 2: 162 kph
Gear 3: 190 kph
Gear 4: 224 kph
Gear 5: 254 kph
Gear 6: 290 kph
Gear 7: 328 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -2.90
Camber rear: -0.80
Toe front: 0.15
Toe rear: 0.50

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Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:09.769

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 7
Rear Wing Angle: 9

Braking
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 2
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 6

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 9
Rear Spring Stiffness: 7

Gearbox
Gear 1: 130 kph
Gear 2: 160 kph
Gear 3: 189 kph
Gear 4: 219 kph
Gear 5: 250 kph
Gear 6: 283 kph
Gear 7: 320 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.50
Camber rear: -1.40
Toe front: 0.12
Toe rear: 0.32
 
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Love how your Monaco tune has the exact same alignment settings mine had for a short while.

I'll definitely give your tunes a go as soon as I stop being drowsy as a mother:censored:.

:dunce:

Why did you change them? I thought about alignment settings like the ones you had posted this morning but I just couldn't cope with them and the ones posted led to a better rhythm for me. :)
 
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Why did you change them? I thought about alignment settings like the ones you had posted this morning but I just couldn't cope with them and the ones posted led to a better rhythm for me. :)

Rear was overly excited at times. That's not to say it isn't with the tune I ended up posting, just less so...at least it is for me.
 
I did a 1:11.593 in the Williams car during Q2 at Montreal.

I tried your setup and couldn't get it to turn in well for me.
 
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Valencia Street Circuit, Valencia

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:36.502

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 9
Rear Wing Angle: 6

Braking
Balance: F 50% - R 50%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 7
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 7

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 6
Rear Ride Height: 2
Front Spring Stiffness: 9
Rear Spring Stiffness: 5

Gearbox
Gear 1: 127 kph
Gear 2: 159 kph
Gear 3: 192 kph
Gear 4: 220 kph
Gear 5: 254 kph
Gear 6: 281 kph
Gear 7: 328 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -2.90
Camber rear: -0.70
Toe front: 0.14
Toe rear: 0.44

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Valencia Street Circuit, Valencia

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:34.962

Aerodynamics ]
Front Wing Angle: 8
Rear Wing Angle: 9

Braking ]
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance ]
Front Anti-roll Bar: 3
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 9

Suspension ]
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 9
Rear Spring Stiffness: 7

Gearbox ]
Gear 1: 129 kph
Gear 2: 159 kph
Gear 3: 188 kph
Gear 4: 218 kph
Gear 5: 249 kph
Gear 6: 281 kph
Gear 7: 318 kph

There are 2 "129 kph" settings for the first gear - pick the 2nd one, so that the gearbox is looking like a "pillar" from top to bottom!

Alignment ]
Camber front: -3.40
Camber rear: -1.40
Toe front: 0.11
Toe rear: 0.32
 
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Rear was overly excited at times. That's not to say it isn't with the tune I ended up posting, just less so...at least it is for me.

I see, so does mine at times. Can't eliminate that completely, I'd say. I gave your Montral setup a go as well, pretty nice, I have to say. 👍

I did a 1:11.593 in the Williams car during Q2 at Montreal.

I tried your setup and couldn't get it to turn in well for me.

It's meant to be used without any aids, in case you're using some. I'm also playing with the default DFGT settings.
 
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Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona

Car used: Williams-Cosworth FW33
Weather: Light clouds
Qualifying time: 1:22.119

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 10
Rear Wing Angle: 4

10/4, really? You're a madman! :lol:

*Goes to test the insanity*
 
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Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:26.376

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 5
Rear Wing Angle: 6

Braking
Balance: F 49% - R 51%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 2
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 3

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 3
Rear Ride Height: 3
Front Spring Stiffness: 9
Rear Spring Stiffness: 9

Gearbox
Gear 1: 135 kph
Gear 2: 168 kph
Gear 3: 199 kph
Gear 4: 232 kph
Gear 5: 266 kph
Gear 6: 300 kph
Gear 7: 340 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.10
Camber rear: -1.10
Toe front: 0.10
Toe rear: 0.38

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Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:24.987

Aerodynamics ]
Front Wing Angle: 7
Rear Wing Angle: 9

Braking ]
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance ]
Front Anti-roll Bar: 5
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 9

Suspension ]
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 7
Rear Spring Stiffness: 8

Gearbox ]
Gear 1: 140 kph
Gear 2: 172 kph
Gear 3: 204 kph
Gear 4: 236 kph
Gear 5: 270 kph
Gear 6: 305 kph
Gear 7: 345 kph

Alignment ]
Camber front: -3.40
Camber rear: -1.50
Toe front: 0.12
Toe rear: 0.35
 
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10/4, really? You're a madman! :lol:

*Goes to test the insanity*

I hate Catalunya...from the bottom of my heart, seriously. Not because of my ex who's from said region but exclusively because of the race track. I'd rather step back when it comes to top speed than spin out in the last chicane. :P

Regarding the Silverstone setup: I think the cornering speed is a bit low but I couldn't work out how to fix it. In case anyone finds the magic button: let us know!
 
Your Melbourne tune is pretty brilliant. Tweaked it to how I know my driving style works and I put in a 1:20.478 on the first try. Nice work. :cheers:



Edit: I should add though that I think your gearing is a little unorthodox in that tune. I lengthened the 2nd gear, but otherwise there is great torque throughout, maybe just a tweak needed to the 7th gear length to accommodate DRS/KERS for one's track preferences.
 
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Nürburgring, Nürburg

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:26.858
Tyre durability: Option: 9-10 laps - Prime: 15-16 laps

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 9 (10 if you're having cornering issues)
Rear Wing Angle: 6

Braking
Balance: F 49% - R 51%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 11 (10 if you're having grip issues)
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 9

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 8
Rear Spring Stiffness: 10

Gearbox
Gear 1: 133 kph
Gear 2: 159 kph
Gear 3: 184 kph
Gear 4: 222 kph
Gear 5: 254 kph
Gear 6: 290 kph
Gear 7: 328 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.50
Camber rear: -1.40
Toe front: 0.15
Toe rear: 0.38

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Nürburgring, Nürburg

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:26.530

Aerodynamics ]
Front Wing Angle: 7
Rear Wing Angle: 9

Braking ]
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: Medium
Brake Size: Standard

Balance ]
Front Anti-roll Bar: 2
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 9

Suspension ]
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 9
Rear Spring Stiffness: 8

Gearbox ]
Gear 1: 129 kph
Gear 2: 158 kph
Gear 3: 187 kph
Gear 4: 217 kph
Gear 5: 248 kph
Gear 6: 280 kph
Gear 7: 316 kph

There are 2 "129 kph" settings for the first gear - pick the 1st one, so that the gearbox is looking like a "pillar" from top to bottom!

Alignment ]
Camber front: -3.20
Camber rear: -1.40
Toe front: 0.11
Toe rear: 0.32
 
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Your Melbourne tune is pretty brilliant. Tweaked it to how I know my driving style works and I put in a 1:20.478 on the first try. Nice work. :cheers:



Edit: I should add though that I think your gearing is a little unorthodox in that tune. I lengthened the 2nd gear, but otherwise there is great torque throughout, maybe just a tweak needed to the 7th gear length to accommodate DRS/KERS for one's track preferences.

Thanks and yep, I'm not really brilliant when it comes to the gearbox - I'm more or less setting it up by trial and error and don't really know by heart how to set it up.

The Nürburgring one should behave like glue with the tail being a little bit trigger happy in corners 2 & 3, just in case anyone is wondering. Last one for today, time to hit the sack. :dunce:
 
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Well the first tune felt great for that track. Will try out some others and give you feedback if you like. Will take some time though.
 
Forgot to mention your Catalunya tune is nuts.

Awesome, but nuts altogether. First corner? Spun out...progressively. I knew I was spinning before I started to actually spin. :lol: 👍
 
Well the first tune felt great for that track. Will try out some others and give you feedback if you like. Will take some time though.

Sure thing, cheers.

Forgot to mention your Catalunya tune is nuts.

Awesome, but nuts altogether. First corner? Spun out...progressively. I knew I was spinning before I started to actually spin. :lol: 👍

Well yeah, "dancing on the pedal", so to say. :D

The Hungary one (see post below) is more stable but the race is in rainy conditions and I don't know how to adapt my settings to it plus I have to work tonight, so no tinkering today. Any idea? :(
 
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Hungaroring, Budapest

Game version: 1.01
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:16.119
Tyre durability: Option: 9-11 laps - Prime: 15-17 laps

Aerodynamics
Front Wing Angle: 10
Rear Wing Angle: 9

Braking
Balance: F 46% - R 54%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance
Front Anti-roll Bar: 10
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 10

Suspension
Front Ride Height: 10
Rear Ride Height: 10
Front Spring Stiffness: 7
Rear Spring Stiffness: 7

Gearbox
Gear 1: 135 kph
Gear 2: 167 kph
Gear 3: 200 kph
Gear 4: 231 kph
Gear 5: 262 kph
Gear 6: 287 kph
Gear 7: 318 kph

Alignment
Camber front: -3.20
Camber rear: -1.20
Toe front: 0.12
Toe rear: 0.41

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Hungaroring, Budapest

Game version: 1.02
Car used: Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26
Weather: Clear
Qualifying time: 1:15.827 - new record: 1:15.598 (28th of July 2012, all-time record for me)

Aerodynamics ]
Front Wing Angle: 9
Rear Wing Angle: 10

Braking ]
Balance: F 48% - R 52%
Pressure: High
Brake Size: Standard

Balance ]
Front Anti-roll Bar: 2
Rear Anti-roll Bar: 9

Suspension ]
Front Ride Height: 1
Rear Ride Height: 1
Front Spring Stiffness: 10
Rear Spring Stiffness: 9

Gearbox ]
Gear 1: 129 kph
Gear 2: 161 kph
Gear 3: 190 kph
Gear 4: 222 kph
Gear 5: 254 kph
Gear 6: 288 kph
Gear 7: 326 kph

Alignment ]
Camber front: -3.10
Camber rear: -1.30
Toe front: 0.07
Toe rear: 0.32
 
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I used your setup for malaysia and worked pretty well for me. I achieved low 1.37 but I'm not a.d. great driver. Anyway thanks mate
 
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