Is there a thread or forum to discuss techniques or help improve driving skills?

[hamster1984]

Like a post-a-video with pedal inputs and get critiques about possible ways to improve?

 

[Johnnypenso]

Like a post-a-video with pedal inputs and get critiques about possible ways to improve?

I know a guy who's nickname is Hamster. That's not you is it Kenny?

Watching the TT replays is a good start.

@Tidgney ran series of tutorials in GT5 around GTAcademy and other events and I'd say it's your best best for an all-in-one series of tutorials as the driving technique in GT5 and GT6 is basically the same. Here is his YouTube channel as well.

 

[sk8er913]

I know a guy who's nickname is Hamster. That's not you is it Kenny?

Watching the TT replays is a good start.

@Tidgney ran series of tutorials in GT5 around GTAcademy and other events and I'd say it's your best best for an all-in-one series of tutorials as the driving technique in GT5 and GT6 is basically the same. Here is his YouTube channel as well.

Great post, I know he will find it helpful. But I 'm going to edit one line.

Watching the TT replays is a good start.

Loading ghost that are slightly faster than you in time trials and beating them until you can't beat them anymore, but don't stop trying. Eventually you can beat it.

 

[Mr.Slow]

If you are open to a bit of reading I'd say get a copy of "Going Faster" by the Skip Barber Racing School.

 

[Ridox2JZGTE]

Like a post-a-video with pedal inputs and get critiques about possible ways to improve?

Watch BM videos, and learn how the pro driver drive high power sports car on factory street tires on the track ( mostly on technique, driving lines ):

This one features Nissan GTR vs Porsche 911 Turbo, Gallardo SL, Murcielago, Lotus Exige S Pack
Watch the full inboard lap of Murcielago, Subaru Impreza ST '07 ( Normal stock tires vs S tire / semi slick ) You can see the pedal actions too and there's a section with Motegi how to attack the track guide.



There are lots of Best Motoring videos on Youtube, Supercar Battles at Tsukuba ( F40, CTR Yellowbird from the 90's to 458 Italia vs C6 ZR1 ) You can also try to find Nakaya Akihiko Best Motoring videos ( usually Lancer Evo related ) He has exceptional driving techniques, most of them shown from inboard, there you can see how he drive AWD cars which tend to understeer, like a boss

Some old Hot Version videos even have pro driver tutorial on track driving, there were also reader vs pro lap challenge, where the reader pick a track and car, and battle for best lap time against one of the pro driver. The AE86 at Tsukuba against Akira Iida was good, they showed the difference between pro and the reader driving ( inboard - pedal and steering ) - then how to improve the time and how the pro went faster. Just have to find it on Youtube.

 

[Rich S]

I've found advice seems to make me slower. Just watching replays, straightening the wheel out on corner exit, and just outright practicing does best. Trying to listen to somebody else describe doesn't help me. I do not play often like I used to, if I played every day I'd get a nice computer monitor to allow for lower input lag, and I'd be sure to buy a new wheel once a year or every 2 years now that wheels are allowing for slightly better lap times (couple tenths sometimes). Immortal has a custom wheel and probably a comfortable place to sit and drive. Comfort combined with low input lag seems to be the big helper, along with just good reflexes and youth. 18 year olds seem to have an advantage even over slightly older gamers like me.

 

[GT_Alex74]

Practice, practice, practice. Also, use the telemetry data to compare laps and see what you can improve. I found out in GT one of the problems I aldo had in real life : I was keeping the brake slightly pressed too far into corners. The telemetry analyze helped me to correct that both in the game and outside it. That's a powerful tool if you dare giving a bit of time to it.

Otherwise, instructional books and videos can give you some advices, but ultimately, the process of learning driving techniques comes down to trial and error.

My advise for best practice tools are : comfort tyres, no abs, various cars - especially ****** ones - and racing faster people.