Drivng RWD tips

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modulate the throttle is probably advice you can get when driving rwd. be as gentle as possible with the car.
 
Like Zetec-ss says:be gentle on the throttle,don't steer too much and don't make the back end too stiff.And just practice alot.:sly:
Also keep in mind that when racing online,You have less tyre grip.👍
 
Brilliant clip! Thanks for posting git (you don't mind if I call you git do you?). Inconceivable that North American TV could produce a programme with that level of wit & irony. And that old Scottish lady really can drive...

The other thing I would add is: you've really got to "feel" the car through the turn to balance any oversteer - you can't just plant the steering wheel & leave it there.
 
If you spin your tires let go and let the car regain traction, sometimes you just have to feather the throttle throughout the turns.
 
Biggles
Brilliant clip! Thanks for posting git (you don't mind if I call you git do you?). Inconceivable that North American TV could produce a programme with that level of wit & irony. And that old Scottish lady really can drive...
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:lol:

Anyway, his advice of not hitting the throttle before you know you can keep it down, is spot on. Can't get on the throttle as fast as much as an AWD most of the time, making the adjustment from dedicated AWD driving like we see many a time on GT5 online, to RWD driving can be difficult. Practice is key.
 
Biggles
Brilliant clip! Thanks for posting git (you don't mind if I call you git do you?). Inconceivable that North American TV could produce a programme with that level of wit & irony. And that old Scottish lady really can drive...
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You mean Laddie right? :)

And sure you can call me Git, I take no offence even though git is a a British English colloquialism that is often used when speaking to or about a friend, with a tinge of jealousy. (basically calling someone an idiot) :)

I am not sure if anyone gets it yet, but gitSehT = TheStig, i was hoping GT5 would have license plates so you could see my nick name in your mirror (before i pass you;) )
 
yea feather it.. soon you will learn to ride the thin line between 100 percent grip and breaking traction a bit to gain a better position on the track.
 
Here is my bit of advice, go on the online rankings and watch the number 1 time for, Lets say a Viper, GTLM or the like around Suzuka. Watch in car and press square to see the HUD. Watch how smooth they are with the steering, throttle and brakes.
 
Good piece of advice hyperuk! I wish I had my dfp set up back (basement flood), I was much faster when i was not using the DS3. the controller makes me very choppy, makes driving the nsx "fun".
 
Make sure the car is setup properly. Throttle control is key for sure.

If all else fails, drop it a gear, crank the wheel and drift it on outta the corner...:cheers:
 
Actually that reminds me of another tip, if you find your self loosing your rear end (sliding out) the last thing you want to do is hit the brakes (your weight transfers forward and your drive tires loose even more grip), try going UP a gear and stay on the gas (ie. if your in 3rd, shift to 4th).

Also, do a lap and pay attention to what gear you were in during the corners you have issue with, next lap try the next gear up. You will have less tendancy spin your tires and lose traction.
 
ummmmm I want to ream you out for that comment but I just can't considering after my last 5 cars being manual I bought an "automated manual" S Tronic A3.

Switch to Manual, you will have more control of what is happening.
 
I don't think it's that hard if know how to control the throttle properly....I like American cars cause of this.....it gives you a challenge to handle them and plus they are fast and beautiful! :P
 
GTP_chemicaL
Anyone got any tips on how to drive a RWD car using the wheel. I end up spinning out on the long corners.
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Stop steering and start driving

When you go through the corners you can hear the car talking to you, telling you what she wants, what she needs.

All you got to do is listen
 
gitSehT
Good piece of advice hyperuk! I wish I had my dfp set up back (basement flood), I was much faster when i was not using the DS3. the controller makes me very choppy, makes driving the nsx "fun".
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out of interest how many seconds quicker?
 
The way I always did it was ( lets take a right hander for exsample left hand would be backwards) emagine there is a string tied to the left side of the wheel and to the throttle as you push the throttle down you pull back on the steering. The amount you dail back the steering in relation to the throttle will vary depending on the car and corner conditions, but as a rule of thumb more throttle input less steering input. hope that helps.
 
Zetec-ss
out of interest how many seconds quicker?
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On average about 2-3 seconds on eiger and 3-5 on suzuka. I have gotten better with the DS3 but it is still not the same.


Zodicus - great example! another easy thing to is put a green sticker at "12 o'clock" on your wheel and 2 yellow stickers at "10" and "2" for a visual reminder when to lift off the gas (for certain corners, some corners should be done flat out!)
 
gitSehT
On average about 2-3 seconds on eiger and 3-5 on suzuka. I have gotten better with the DS3 but it is still not the same.


Zodicus - great example! another easy thing to is put a green sticker at "12 o'clock" on your wheel and 2 yellow stickers at "10" and "2" for a visual reminder when to lift off the gas (for certain corners, some corners should be done flat out!)
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3-5 seconds on Suzuka :scared: that better be true when i get my DFP, should be coming tomorrow. hopefully i get used to it quick.
 
Earth
Stop steering and start driving

When you go through the corners you can hear the car talking to you, telling you what she wants, what she needs.

All you got to do is listen
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Im sorry but i don't believe that is true on this game, and when it lets go its not progressive in some cars like the NSX. I like to short shift up a gear along with throttle control. Along with car setu, this should help drive these cars. I know it is really hard to have good throttle control while racing 15 other racers and some being total mad men or women.

The best advise i can give you is to experiment, try new things ;)
 
zodicus
The way I always did it was ( lets take a right hander for exsample left hand would be backwards) emagine there is a string tied to the left side of the wheel and to the throttle as you push the throttle down you pull back on the steering. The amount you dail back the steering in relation to the throttle will vary depending on the car and corner conditions, but as a rule of thumb more throttle input less steering input. hope that helps.
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Took the words right out my mouth thats one of the things that Skip Barber teach and that was one of the most important thing I learned there, it cracks me up watching some of the slower drivers going round suzuka understeering like mad and you can see the front tires at full lock, poor front tires:scared:
 
Not being able to "hear it" does seem to be a common problem. It's even more frustrating as I can "hear it" when I drive a real car.

It does feel that the cars are a bit too over steery compared to real life (well I can only be certain for the one or two I've driven in real life).

I did notice that the tyres make a slight noise before you get oversteer, which can help. I didn't notice this using the TV speakers but once I started using a proper sound system it helped a bit.
 
zodicus
The way I always did it was ( lets take a right hander for exsample left hand would be backwards) emagine there is a string tied to the left side of the wheel and to the throttle as you push the throttle down you pull back on the steering. The amount you dail back the steering in relation to the throttle will vary depending on the car and corner conditions, but as a rule of thumb more throttle input less steering input. hope that helps.
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I found this post to be quite interesting and helpful, i never thought of it that way. Coming of the back of gt4 i feel like im learning to drive all over again. High speed turns was never a problem then but now its a mine field if you have a heavy foot like me ;)

Earth: I can't hear it on my tv speakers, i get more engine noise than anything else. Once its going sure i can hear it but its to late by then mot times, you save it and loose momentum nd get hit. Or you go a little wide and auto brake kicks in when you touch the grass and you still spin because of it, DUH! ><.
 

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