If you're new to this game, what's the first thing you should cover about cars?

[JaEYuN]

Like could someone make a list of the things you need to understand before beginning to race a car?

 

[Smallhorses]

Like could someone make a list of the things you need to understand before beginning to race a car?

Hi there!
Where in Cali are you?

Best thing to do is to read the GT3 manual. The Skip Barber stuff in the US version is OK at explaining racing lines etc, but if you could lay your hands on the European version of the GT2 manual, that gave way better explanations of weight shift, tuning tips and tyre forces whilst cornering and braking, which is an excellent place to start.

Any of the moderators or older GTPlanet members know where to find an online copy of this for him?

Catch you later.

 

[Uncle Harry]

1. How to use the search function.
2. Read the FAQ.
Most questions have been asked before and answers given.

 

[Der Alta]

While Uncle Harry pointed out a few good things, you may want to take a read of this forum On-line Racing School.

Boombexus spent considerable time putting this all together, so that many different aspects can be covered.

A few quick notes from myself:
Horsepower is great, but if you can't put it on the track, it does you no good. Hence, buy tires. Yes, they are expensive. For most of beginner,though, you shouldn't have to do much to any car you win.

My biggest suggestion, is spend time watching the demo's and running the time trials, as well as the license test. Those two things will teach you 95% of what you need to win the game. They'll teach you about 85% of the stuff you need to run with the Weekly race series.

Good luck,

Enjoy your stay at GTPlanet.

AO

 

[Duke]

I would also suggest you read through ///M-Spec's Pocket Guide to Suspension Tuning, which is located at the top of this board.

Here's a basic overview that is aimed at Grand Prix Legends, but applies generally as well.

I might also add that people will be happier about helping you if you can demonstrate that you've at least tried to help yourself.

 

[JaEYuN]

Hi there!
Where in Cali are you?

Best thing to do is to read the GT3 manual. The Skip Barber stuff in the US version is OK at explaining racing lines etc, but if you could lay your hands on the European version of the GT2 manual, that gave way better explanations of weight shift, tuning tips and tyre forces whilst cornering and braking, which is an excellent place to start.

Any of the moderators or older GTPlanet members know where to find an online copy of this for him?

Catch you later.

I'm in the Cerritos area.

 

[Smallhorses]

Not overly sure where Cerritos is!
I'm not a Cali native, but live in Emeryville close to SF.
Good luck with the research and have fun racing GT3.