Best car an strategy to win the 700Pp Le Man's 8 laps with weather changing race?
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Better version
Genesis G70 Gr.4, buy hard racing tires, heavy wet tires, fully customizable racing transmission, and the high RPM turbocharger.
Go to settings and adjust the transmission top speed to 300 km/h. This allows you to beat the fastest AI driver on the straights.
Start with hard racing tires. Set the fuel map to 3 and run laps 1-3 (pit before crossing the finish on lap 3).
In the pit, switch to heavy wet tires, fully restore fuel, and set the fuel map to 6 coming back onto the track.
Run laps 4 through 7 (the rest of the race) and win comfortably by 50+ seconds.
The reason why this is better is because the car sticks to the track during heavy rain and slick track laps. I ran laps just as fast during dry conditions and faster during wet. Also, I was not aware everyone didn't get the Tom's Supra for free. In that event, this version's credit investment is lower and anyone can buy the car from brand central. This is normal difficulty btw.
Alternate method is to do two pit stops. I get done in roughly the same amount of time (between 32-33 min), and win by a similar time margin.
Start with hard racing tires. Set the fuel map to 1 and run laps 1-2 (pit before crossing the finish on lap 2).
In the pit, switch to heavy wet tires, fully restore fuel, and set the fuel map to 3 coming back onto the track.
Run laps 3 through 5 (pit before crossing the finish on lap 5).
In the pit, switch to intermediate, fully restore fuel, and set the fuel map to 1 coming back onto the track.
Run laps 6 through 7 (the rest of the race).
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- Stoneyhome
I love this race because it's always slightly different. I'd tried various options, including a 700PP tune of the Gr3 NSX, the Tom's Supra, a 700PP BMW M3 '09 and the Gr4 BMW M4. That last one was close, but someone here suggested the Alfa 155 which got my first win. I ran that for a few days but then settled on a slightly tweaked Toyota 86 Gr4 which is my current weapon of choice. Unless I lose concentration and stuff a corner, I can usually guarantee a win using the following strategy.
The most important thing is that the car must be able to clear 4 laps on a tank. That was what scuppered the M3 - I could only get two laps. I run the first section on Fuel Mix 6. You lose less time doing that than having extra pit stops. RH tyres are also a must. Unless the rain is already biblical by the end of lap 2, DO NOT PIT. The AIs are also still on slicks and they will drive worse than you. I've come round turn 18 to see cars, that had been 15 seconds ahead, gently pirouetting along the straight. The AIs do not like the rain. By the end of lap 3, you have a choice. If the weather has improved again, stay out and pit at the end of lap 4 for fuel only. You can up the fuel mix to 3 or 4 for the last 3 laps and should end up a good 30 seconds clear at the end. If the rain is still bad at the end of lap 3, pit for IMs and fuel. Once the rain finally stops, you can stay out on the IMs by staying off the drying racing line wherever possible. If you can keep them wet, the IMs will last the 4 laps required, as will your fuel if you leave the mix at 6. Again, usually around 30 seconds clear.
The most important thing is that the car must be able to clear 4 laps on a tank. That was what scuppered the M3 - I could only get two laps. I run the first section on Fuel Mix 6. You lose less time doing that than having extra pit stops. RH tyres are also a must. Unless the rain is already biblical by the end of lap 2, DO NOT PIT. The AIs are also still on slicks and they will drive worse than you. I've come round turn 18 to see cars, that had been 15 seconds ahead, gently pirouetting along the straight. The AIs do not like the rain. By the end of lap 3, you have a choice. If the weather has improved again, stay out and pit at the end of lap 4 for fuel only. You can up the fuel mix to 3 or 4 for the last 3 laps and should end up a good 30 seconds clear at the end. If the rain is still bad at the end of lap 3, pit for IMs and fuel. Once the rain finally stops, you can stay out on the IMs by staying off the drying racing line wherever possible. If you can keep them wet, the IMs will last the 4 laps required, as will your fuel if you leave the mix at 6. Again, usually around 30 seconds clear.
I use the Alfa 155 DTM... 542hp, 2200lbs and is 699pp on race hards. Fuel could be better but once on the straight you usually outpace them all. I also use the NSX JGTC (not the new model NSX) and that has good fuel management and tire wear. Just a little slow on acceleration.
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- Becca361518
Really got it dialled in nicely now, just one stop.
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