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Jamie Bbbbb
Yesterday in one race I was THE ONLY GUY not using 911 RSR or M6 GT3 in DR A/S race. Sort it out PD.
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You can beat them with a lot of cars, they are balanced now. Some cars are better on certain tracks, other tracks M6 will lose.
 
FUNanywhere
Had enough of dive bombing now. Absolutely smashed some people into the barriers and quit the race.

No more clean racing if you aren't doing the same.

Eye for eye now.
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I reached the limit of my patience as well last night in the daily C. I was at the front of a pack and every corner I got bumped from behind by late braking and trying to cut the corner inside, unsettling my car losing speed. 5 corners in a row, then when the last guy that did it came along side after bumping me wide I pushed him off into the grass and wall, enough. I guess the rest got the message as no bumping in the next corner and I soon made distance on that group. Still got blue S like almost everyone else, SR is a joke.

Watching the replay the guy I drove off 'only' did it twice while others got away with it, yet I never saw them again, happily fighting among themselves.
 
cleanLX
was excited to see Nurb GP for Gr.4, but, not going to play M4 racing...
off to league for me.
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I tried too in DRB/SRS, and as you say, not my league. They are insane fast :(

But brands hatch works well, two poles and wins in a row, starting the next again :-)
 
PirovacBoy
I set mine to 0 but it’s just preference. Set it up to your driving style.Front up=understeer= better straight line braking, other way round is opposite.
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My preferred driving style is a smoother slower in with some trail braking as needed and faster out.

But with all the dive bombing and pit maneuvers in the Sport races which in my opinion is much worse since the holidays I have found that I have to brake later and quicker than my normal driving style to better to TRY to avoid being hit or punted out the way.

For that reason I find myself changing from either a neutral or slightly to the rear bias to a leaning toward the front to better gain maximum braking action. I have also been reducing ABS from default to weak as an added measure to decrease braking distance and maintain maxium speed as long as possible before braking.

Not the way I prefer to drive but what the current crop of racers in the sport lobbies seem to be forcing.

This is at DR B and SR S rankings so it really should not be as bad as it is many times.
 
VFOURMAX1
My preferred driving style is a smoother slower in with some trail braking as needed and faster out.

But with all the dive bombing and pit maneuvers in the Sport races which in my opinion is much worse since the holidays I have found that I have to brake later and quicker than my normal driving style to better to TRY to avoid being hit or punted out the way.

For that reason I find myself changing from either a neutral or slightly to the rear bias to a leaning toward the front to better gain maximum braking action. I have also been reducing ABS from default to weak as an added measure to decrease braking distance and maintain maxium speed as long as possible before braking.

Not the way I prefer to drive but what the current crop of racers in the sport lobbies seem to be forcing.

This is at DR B and SR S rankings so it really should not be as bad as it is many times.
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Well like I said, it only depends on your personal preference and driving style, I wouldn’t care much about how others drive. If you can keep up a good pace and maintain smooth you shouldn’t bother how others actually approach. But, you’re right as everyone has different braking spots you must adapt yours too to avoid being punted or divebombed. Especially on today’s race A I only set a qualifying time but didn’t actually race. Way too dangerous at prime time, kids are still awake ;)
 
PirovacBoy
Well like I said, it only depends on your personal preference and driving style, I wouldn’t care much about how others drive. If you can keep up a good pace and maintain smooth you shouldn’t bother how others actually approach. But, you’re right as everyone has different braking spots you must adapt yours too to avoid being punted or divebombed. Especially on today’s race A I only set a qualifying time but didn’t actually race. Way too dangerous at prime time, kids are still awake ;)
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Race C is where you should be. Check qually times ;)
 
Race B is intense today - running with a handful of the top 10 and starting 6-7th. Pretty much everybody is bumper to bumper on the edge, any mistake getting punished! I love Brands!
 
I hate being so close behind someone because I can't see the apex or where to go and I usually slow too much to not go off or mess up a bit and hit someone near me.
 
I'm the opposite with race B, kinda boring since matchmaking is actually working. I start in 9 or 10th every race, same people every time, and pretty much move up just by staying on the road. No walls, no ridiculous curbs, cars fly every lap. The top is still 2s faster per lap, out of reach. So not much happening in A/S. Bumper to bumper is working great however since 90% drive the 911... Same car, same braking points, same lines, easy.

My new trick today with someone on my heels. Take a few corners easy leaving room on the outside, get them adjusted to following you a little wider to get closer. Then when they are almost there, take the next corner all the way to the edge, 90% chance they overshoot and disappear. I'm evil :)
 
MikeV27
The Gr4 Atenza is really nice to drive compared to the WRX I normally use.
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Highly recommend the 458 gr4. Beautiful car to drive and light on its tyres

Although a race i started on pole, it had me in 1st gear!!! I got caught by 2nd place within half the straight to the 1st corner. Gutted :(
 
Sven Jurgens
I'm the opposite with race B, kinda boring since matchmaking is actually working. I start in 9 or 10th every race, same people every time, and pretty much move up just by staying on the road. No walls, no ridiculous curbs, cars fly every lap. The top is still 2s faster per lap, out of reach. So not much happening in A/S. Bumper to bumper is working great however since 90% drive the 911... Same car, same braking points, same lines, easy.

My new trick today with someone on my heels. Take a few corners easy leaving room on the outside, get them adjusted to following you a little wider to get closer. Then when they are almost there, take the next corner all the way to the edge, 90% chance they overshoot and disappear. I'm evil :)
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The only nuts/carnage race I witnessed was my last - punted twice by some new faces, made a mistake of my own from the stress and then managed to claw back to my starting position due to said nutters making mistakes. Every other race the top 6-7 were in a train all the way, no room for error and not many mistakes made at all - I love the intensity of that kind of race just as much as hunting somebody down (or trying to maintain a gap from somebody hunting me!)
 
Tonight's Race C, are most of you going Fuel Map 3 and not pitting? I did a mock race with AI and tires seemed fine for 8 laps but at FM1 fuel only lasts 6-7 laps. Sucks to pit for one lap of fuel when you can lower the mapping, but not running FM1 you get passed by almost everyone and hope not to lose too much time before they pit.
 
Finish first place in Gr.3 race and get disconnected from network error right before the post race chat :nervous:

I'm hoping it counted as a win and towards my DR.
 
I don't enjoy online racing, and haven't since I raced modded NASCAR Heat years back with a private lobby of friends.
The quality of the opposition is always suspect - from noobs, to those who just suck, to those who are just idiots on purpose. The ratings in GT S help a little but, not much.
But I succumbed to temptation , and tried some daily races. Oi… same old story. A few who can drive (up front) the rest are either struggling or, are hopeless. Fairly clean in B/C class just… not all that talented.
I mean yes, theres always going to be some contact, and even professional drivers make mistakes, but these games simulate the intensity of motor sport, something that few are skilled enough to actually participate in. Working as a professional driver and having worked as an instructor, I can tell you; most people don't drive well. They are at best, competent.
All young blokes though, think they're great. But just because you can get mum's Corolla down the shops for bread and milk, doesn't make you Lewis Hamilton.
Real driving that most experience, is on public roads at slow to medium speed and generally in straight lines, with a few corners taken at slow speed. This is the exact opposite to racing.
Lag is still an issue for some. I've been deliberately running around the back of some races watching the chaos, and theres always at least one who is, either having such bad lag that his car is just bouncing all over the place, or, just such a bad driver he can't keep it still. Hard to tell.
So…. the daily races are always going to be a lottery, I'm afraid. A bit of fun, shouldn't be taken all that seriously, when you don't know if the guy behind is red hot fast and competent, wildly enthusiastic but less talented, or just plain crap.
The best way to assure quality is to get a group together, 10-12 blokes who respect each other, and get a private lobby up. Did this for years in NASCAR Heat mods, and it was still the best racing I've experienced.

Happy Laps everyone!
BF
 
5 wins in a row tonight at Interlagos. 7 in total!

Managed to complete the pole and wins level 3 achievements, and get the level 2 consecutive clean races today too. Had my best week on here yet - 13 wins since last Saturday!
 
DesertPenguin
Tonight's Race C, are most of you going Fuel Map 3 and not pitting? I did a mock race with AI and tires seemed fine for 8 laps but at FM1 fuel only lasts 6-7 laps. Sucks to pit for one lap of fuel when you can lower the mapping, but not running FM1 you get passed by almost everyone and hope not to lose too much time before they pit.
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I was running FM1 for first 2 laps then FM2 till the end, no pit
 
VFOURMAX1
My preferred driving style is a smoother slower in with some trail braking as needed and faster out.

But with all the dive bombing and pit maneuvers in the Sport races which in my opinion is much worse since the holidays I have found that I have to brake later and quicker than my normal driving style to better to TRY to avoid being hit or punted out the way.

For that reason I find myself changing from either a neutral or slightly to the rear bias to a leaning toward the front to better gain maximum braking action. I have also been reducing ABS from default to weak as an added measure to decrease braking distance and maintain maxium speed as long as possible before braking.

Not the way I prefer to drive but what the current crop of racers in the sport lobbies seem to be forcing.

This is at DR B and SR S rankings so it really should not be as bad as it is many times.
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Slow in fast out has never been the fastest way anyway, its just a saying used to prevent beginners from overdriving on entry and focusing on exits first as its more easy then a fast entry. Fast in fast out will get you around the quickest.
 
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I have a newbie question. When drivers are matched up and position is listed, the driver is listed, along with DR and SR, qual time, etc. To the right of the driver and next to the drivers national flag, there is what looks like a strength meter with 5 bars. 2 or 3 bars it will be yellow. 4 or 5 bars it will be green. What is this? My only guess was internet speed?
 
hermtownhomy
I have a newbie question. When drivers are matched up and position is listed, the driver is listed, along with DR and SR, qual time, etc. To the right of the driver and next to the drivers national flag, there is what looks like a strength meter with 5 bars. 2 or 3 bars it will be yellow. 4 or 5 bars it will be green. What is this? My only guess was internet speed?
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Yes connection strength
 
Shottah072
Slow in fast out has never been the fastest way anyway, its just a saying used to prevent beginners from overdriving on entry and focusing on exits first as its more easy then a fast entry. Fast in fast out will get you around the quickest.
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Sorry, but I'm going to have to disagree with that.

Not every car is the same, not every corner is the same radius nor shape, not all sectors comprise of the same corners and straights.
So going hammer and tong at every corner regardless is not necessarily the fastest way around a track.

The mantra of "slow in fast out" certainly comes into play in some circumstances.
 
'Nother nubie question. Is there a schedule or list of upcoming daily races or do we just have wait and see what they are when they come up. Is there a specific time that they switch to the next days races? I spent some time the other day driving qualifying laps and getting familiar with the track only to have the daily race switch to the next day's track before I entered the race.
 
Tassie_tiger
Sorry, but I'm going to have to disagree with that.

Not every car is the same, not every corner is the same radius nor shape, not all sectors comprise of the same corners and straights.
So going hammer and tong at every corner regardless is not necessarily the fastest way around a track.

The mantra of "slow in fast out" certainly comes into play in some circumstances.
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I agree there are many variables dictating the aproach to a corner and they differ depending on those variables. But there is no part of any circuit where going slow wil benefit you. Its either fast in fast out or fast in faster out.
 
I've been moonlighting on my American account, and I must say it's been an interesting experience starting all over again. I've had some intriguing battles with BB drivers, some of whom are actually quite fair, while others are completely insane. I had one guy, just after I'd had a pit stop, trying to ram me off the road so I couldn't pass him, only to peel off into the pits. But in the same race I had an almighty battle with someone who gave me heaps of space and then absorbed all the pressure I could throw at them once they got by.

After four races I've got my SR up to A.
 
Why does my driver always look so disappointed after the race? I draw a tough room, qualified in 15th. Group of DR.S up front, rest DR.A, I'm low end DR.A. I managed to finish 10th, gain DR points, clean race bonus, and my driver is just looking at his feet in utter disappointment,. What more do you want of me!!! You driving me crazy, it's never good enough.

Daily B is back to being a mixed bag. Couple races in a row glitch at pole, couple dirty drivers in the pack, medium chaos, yet it's 5 laps so 90% positive SR ratings despite pushing people off. That did let me finish in 4th (far behind the aliens and glitch) dodging the chaos. Now I'm drawing really tough rooms, new race up 13th starting position.
 
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