Driving help?

[Kaen_Ookami]

I've put hundreds of hours into GT5, however I've never actually turned aids off. I've started to race without the racing lines and switching to manual shifting instead of automatic (Something I'm still getting used to) , but I believe it's time I take off the training wheels to get a bit more excitement out of the game. I don't know exactly what driving options to take off though, so I was wondering if any of you could tell me what a real racer would have on and off while taking a sports car onto the track, cause frankly, I don't know what to turn off aside from ABS. Also, any tips on how to adjust my driving style after I do or tips on manual shifting would be very much appreciated.

 

[jedi09]

For starters, you should turn them all off except for ABS... 👍 Maybe keep traction control on if you are having a hard time putting power to the ground.

 

[HP]

I've put hundreds of hours into GT5, however I've never actually turned aids off. I've started to race without the racing lines and switching to manual shifting instead of automatic (Something I'm still getting used to) , but I believe it's time I take off the training wheels to get a bit more excitement out of the game. I don't know exactly what driving options to take off though, so I was wondering if any of you could tell me what a real racer would have on and off while taking a sports car onto the track, cause frankly, I don't know what to turn off aside from ABS. Also, any tips on how to adjust my driving style after I do or tips on manual shifting would be very much appreciated.

I've been there mate, it's good you're taking the plunge 👍

Start by switching the ABS to 1 as near everyone does that (I have it off but I suggest to go 1 at least) and the others tou could reduce gradually over a week or so in order to not have such a drastic change to the car.

Someone else can provide shifting tips, I just do it when it feels right so I'm not the best to ask

Re the driving line: If the track is not one you're familiar with there is no shame in using it to get familiar with it then you can switch it off when you're comfortable with the track

You're welcome to drop in and race with my group (sig block has link) if you're keen, we're all about fun and casual racing with regular events too including an enduro this Saturday, feel free to drop in

Cheers mate

HP

 

[Kaen_Ookami]

Thanks guys, I'll have to play around with it a bit. I just attempted to use it with the LFA and I just spun out all over the place. I feel like a noob all over again. ><

 

[BNGTracer]

Try going back to the Beginner series and race low powered cars in these events as you will find it much easier to control a low porewed car without aids than jumping straight into a 500+BHP monster and expecting it to perform.
My question to you is do you use a DS3 or a wheel? If you use a wheel which do you use?
If you are trying to master this on a DS3 I advise many hours of practice as once you take off all aids (ABS at 1 unless you have some sort of Brake mod to give feedback in the pedal or its very hard to spot lock ups without it) it is hard to get all the feeling from the tyres and the weight shift of the car under braking, cornering etc.
Even using a wheel it will still require many hours of patiently going around over and again. If you start out in practice mode and run a slow first lap then gradually increase your pace as you become more confident, trying to run as fast as possible will just cause you more frustration, and the feeling of finally nailing a great couple of laps (offline or online) far outweighs a win IMO.

Hope this helps 👍 on improving your skills

 

[Jubby]

My suggestion: one step at a time. If you're comfortable with trying to take everything off and trying to tread water, that's super. Here's what I'd do. (the beginner series option is not bad) Start with some of the old seasonals with less horsepower. Starting out with FF, then 4WD, then FR. Starting low HP/medium weight, then medium HP/heavy cars, then high HP/heavy cars. Then you'd be ready for the high HP/low weight cars.

Leaving ABS on at any time isn't a bad idea since we can't "feel" the brake pedal pressure (I know some wheel/pedals will somewhat, but not as good as real life) to tell when you'll get lockup.

Or if you just want to take a complete plunge... take an LMP and F1 car and just go for it with no aids. If you do that... I wish you luck.

 

[HP]

Another option of course is to enter an enduro with no aids, you may not win but you will sure as hell know how to drive without aids a lot better when it is over!