Difficulty controlling Formula Cars and >

  • Thread starter Thread starter kdash01
  • 29 comments
  • 1,892 views
Messages
617
Messages
kdash01/karaniceman
Hey GTP,
I was just wondering,I use a ds3 and if anyone else is finding F2010,f2007,fgt and x1s impossible to control.... I mean,I know m not pro at GT,never have been... But the amount of control needed to get these cars in line is extreme!

Anyone have some tips,besides practice day in and out to help me get better? Settings and the new controller sensitivity for example...
 
Simply put all the assists on. If you are not in to doing that then I recommend going to the tuning forum and try to find some setups for these cars. Also try to turn it smoothly and be gentle on the accelerator which I know is hard as I use a DS3 as well.
 
Simply put all the assists on. If you are not in to doing that then I recommend going to the tuning forum and try to find some setups for these cars. Also try to turn it smoothly and be gentle on the accelerator which I know is hard as I use a DS3 as well.

I did try with assists on,but they simply bog the car down and then turning it is like trying to navigate the Titanic..:grumpy:

edit: But thanx for replying... I was afraid I was gonna get shot down... lol
 
It's been mentioned that just using the new sensitivity option for the DS3 helps tremendously. Try that, and you should do much better without having to resort to assists.
 
It's been mentioned that just using the new sensitivity option for the DS3 helps tremendously. Try that, and you should do much better without having to resort to assists.

Did they turn the sensitivity up or down?
 
Well,Thanks!

Hey thanks guys! Except for a few,you guys were really helpful... I didn't post this to get trolled but anyways,continuing...

I can drive pretty decent with all assists off except ABS(1). But when it comes to these cars I just can't get my head around them. I'm also used to a bit of drift around corners and because these cars don't drift at all,I have a problem. Anyways,guess practice is the key.
 
Last edited:
You could try to max the aero wing , and put some ballast on the cars. With the X1 , if you max aero , you will lose some speed , but controlling the car is much better imho.
 
First, get a good setup - look in the tuning forums for the respective cars. Second, how do you control? If you ude X for acceleration, you would probably benefit from changing to using stick or triggers. Third, it would be nice to know exacly what your problems are. Coming into corners, mid-corners, coming out of corners etc. Generally, try to remember that these are cars with extreme amounts of BHP, but almost no weight. You can't just floor it coming out of tight corners with unaligned wheels. Ease back on the gas. You Night wanna use the power limiter and set it to 80%, when you feel comfortable there, go to 85%, then 90% etc. Maybe start even lower, or higher. It's basically down to practice and skill - the latter takes time to develop :)

Hope the post is helpful, if not, ask away :)
 
Hey GTP,
I was just wondering,I use a ds3 and if anyone else is finding F2010,f2007,fgt and x1s impossible to control.... I mean,I know m not pro at GT,never have been... But the amount of control needed to get these cars in line is extreme!

Anyone have some tips,besides practice day in and out to help me get better? Settings and the new controller sensitivity for example...

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142091&page=4 this should help
 
I am A spec Lv 34, but I still have problems with the FGT (haven't done that series yet!) so you are not alone. I think the FGT is the worst "normal" car to control.

When trying to use any of those cars I set Sensitivity to -2.

I can just about manage the F2007 with assists, though I must admit that the new Suzuka race was a total nightmare. Wiping out completely on Lap 9 of the 10 did not help either.

With the X2010, you need practice... a lot of practice. I did an Indy 500 in one yesterday (to check out the new Exp levels) and even that was bad the first lap until I readjusted my thinking to the amount of steering input I needed. At least with that race (full downforce) you only have one type of corner to contend with!
 
I am A spec Lv 34, but I still have problems with the FGT (haven't done that series yet!) so you are not alone. I think the FGT is the worst "normal" car to control.

When trying to use any of those cars I set Sensitivity to -2.

I can just about manage the F2007 with assists, though I must admit that the new Suzuka race was a total nightmare. Wiping out completely on Lap 9 of the 10 did not help either.

With the X2010, you need practice... a lot of practice. I did an Indy 500 in one yesterday (to check out the new Exp levels) and even that was bad the first lap until I readjusted my thinking to the amount of steering input I needed. At least with that race (full downforce) you only have one type of corner to contend with!

done the indy 500 with the rubberband trick :P only to get to pits was bit tricky :dopey: well theres no challenge... why shoud i drive 200 laps in a oval?
 
That's pretty high. I thought you would of wanted a low sensitivity. (using a DS3)

Maybe lol, i just saw some guys saying the x1 challenge wad easier with ds3 if you put your sensitivity to like 5-7. I havent tried it yet though.
 
The single best tip I can think of is to balance the brakes properly.

And on the F1/FGT cars that means putting the rear at 1 and the front at 3 or 4.

Them cars got big old back tyres, and if the brakes come on too sharply, it is invariably that which kicks the back out - and it's nigh on impossible to recover from.

Also:

Don't try to go from zero to hero in too short a space of time.

Try a few laps just cruising around, establishing your cornering lines and braking points. Then, when you are flowing smoothly and consistently around the circuit, gradually increase your pace and adjust your braking points accordingly.

And another thing:

Setting your gearing correctly for each different circuit is more important on the Formula cars than any other in the Game.

Good luck. (And don't forget to enjoy yourself. :))
 
I'd just say keep practicing on the track, I know all the tracks yet with the F1 cars (especially FGT) I noticed I made many mistakes.

I tried changing the car's settings, etc. nothing really made me drive better (besides changing the transmission), except maybe changing the race options (definitely turn ASM on with the FGT and Traction Control (maximum) 8 on dry (don't ask me what to do on a wet track) other than that I didn't change anything).

It also seems like the tyres get more grip and the car feels more reliable after a few laps. Also if you're racing the F1 races, race for fun, lol, stupid advice if you really want to win but I just noticed I make less mistakes, and if I do I don't really freak out as I'm just doing it for fun (trying to imitate a real F1 racer... well yeah not really ... ok kinda).
 
If you can afford it, try buy a wheel iso using the DS3. Just golded the Vettel challenge at Suzuka. Think I tried for 8 hours or so. Even with the wheel (Fanatec PWTS Clubsport) I was close to giving up completely. Personally I doubt you can get gold here with a controller....
 
What I did was doing the first endurance race with the FGT... after 300 km driving this car, I was a bit better with it, and I was then able to compete in the FGT races. I haven't done the whole challenge yet though, but I managed to gold 4 individual races (out of 6).
 
Ratchet up the LSD initial and acceleration values a bit, this'll make the car more stable - if you do it too much you'll add understeer, but it'll tame the car a bit.

As mentioned earlier, play with the brake bias, i find turning the brakes down from 5/5 helps keep the car balanced under braking.

Also turn the ds3 sensitivity down to -1, this lets you make smoother inputs.

Otherwise, just practice - you have to get used to braking/steering earlier to account for the higher speed you're carrying. Also the amount of steering needed feels different from the slower cars.

I found the Toyota 7 a good stepping stone to wind my brain up to the FGT!
 
I use a DS3 and I have no major issues with my X1s or FGT (I don't have a Ferrari Formula yet). I've been practicing with the X1 lately and impressing myself. I keep controller sensitivity on 0 for these cars, traction control on 1 and if you need it enable ASM (FGT probably needs it the most). I look forward to attempting the Vettel challenge as soon as I level up!
 
The single best tip I can think of is to balance the brakes properly.

And on the F1/FGT cars that means putting the rear at 1 and the front at 3 or 4.

Them cars got big old back tyres, and if the brakes come on too sharply, it is invariably that which kicks the back out - and it's nigh on impossible to recover from.

Also:

Don't try to go from zero to hero in too short a space of time.

Try a few laps just cruising around, establishing your cornering lines and braking points. Then, when you are flowing smoothly and consistently around the circuit, gradually increase your pace and adjust your braking points accordingly.

And another thing:

Setting your gearing correctly for each different circuit is more important on the Formula cars than any other in the Game.

Good luck. (And don't forget to enjoy yourself. :))

What's the best transmission setting for each race?
 
What's the best transmission setting for each race?

Race 1 - Fuji Speedway - 261mph

High gearing for the long S/F straight; long gears also help to not punch you too fast out of each of the tight turns in the complex.

Race 2 - Indy Road Course - 249mph

Depending on your entry onto the banked section, you *MIGHT* hit the limiter just as you cross the S/F line - especially if you are slipstreaming. If that happens regularly, consider upping to 255 or 261. But that will slow you down on the mid-section straight.

Race 3 - Cote d'Azur - 199mph

Toughest race of the championship here.

You run the gearing low almost solely to try and get into 1st place at the first corner on the first lap. Once you're in first, the AI is pretty cagey about overtaking, but they will stay on your backside the whole race, so try not to slip up. :)

You shouldn't hit the limiter with your transmission at 199mph, unless you're slipstreaming - and you really *DO* want to be in 1st place for most/all of the race.

You could try dropping the transmission to 193mph if you're struggling to leap into 1st place at the beginning of the race; but then you will hit the limiter in the tunnel.

Race 4 - Nurburgring GP/D - 236mph

You might hit the limiter on the S/F straight... But if you are gazing at your top speed, then you'll probably forget to brake for the hairpin, so let the limiter do its job.

Lower gearing helps you get through the Hammerhead at the beginning of the race, but can make it a bit twitchy for the off-camber right turn out of the stadium section.

Race 5 - Monza - 249mph

You win this race through the chicanes, so high gearing isn't essential. The placement of the chicanes and the long right at the end of all three straights means that slipstreaming isn't a great strategy, since you'll likely out brake yourself.

You should be able to get into first place by the end of the first or second lap, so slipstreaming isn't an issue - 'cos you won't be lapping anyone. :)

Race 6 - Suzuka Circuit - 249mph

You *CAN* use a slipstreaming strategy at Suzuka, because you'll be able to cope better than the AI with the corner and chicane at the ends of the two longest straights. But elsewhere, you'll be balancing the the throttle in 3rd and 4th gear, so acceleration is more important than non-slipstreamed top-speed.

...

Acknowledgement:

I picked these gearing settings up before Christmas in a post by Sirtokealot: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142091&page=4

Good luck!
 
Thanx a lot guys! You just gave me a lot of INSIPRATION! :D

edit:Specially these guys!!! ashes619 brennonyo harmonium Queezel defaultoasis RogsR34UK friedi Holyman ANNIHILATOR90 peewee737 mangobob boredgunner
 
Last edited:
Back