My first setup, need consultation

[kekke2000]

the goal:
to get a rwd car handling ok with high hp and sports tires, and no ASM or TCS.

if you can see any weird things please tell me, i'm a n00b... if you test the setup and realize what things would make it better, post it! i've just started (i've read the guide and tested a little on this car).

edit: this setup is for Apricot Hill

the car:
Mercedes Benz CL600

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Here is what i bought:

Suspension & Brakes
Suspension/Fully Customised Service
Sports Brakes
Brake Balance Controller

Engine & Exhaust
Exhaust and Air Cleaner/Racing
NA Tuning/Stage 2
Port Polish
Full-Engine Balancing
Racing Chip

Drivetrain
Clutch/Triple
Flywheel/Racing
Driveshaft/Carbon
Transmission/Full-Racing

Tyre
Sports Tyres

Others/Rom
Lightweight/Stage 3

Here is the setup:

Spring Rate:
Front: 12.0 kgf/mm
Rear: 9.0 kgf/mm
Ride Height Adjustment:
Front: 105 mm
Rear: 115 mm
Damper Bound:
Front: Level 10
Rear: Level 8
Damper Rebound:
Front: Level 10
Rear: Level 8
Camber Angle:
Front: 2.0
Rear: 1.0
Toe Angle:
Front: 0.0
Rear: 0.0
Stabiliser:
Front: Level 3
Rear: Level 4

Brake Balance:
Front: Level 20
Rear: Level 15

LSD Initial:
Front: --
Rear: --
LSD Acceleration:
Front: --
Rear: --
LSD Decrease:
Front: --
Rear: --
Gear Ratio:
1st: 4.137
2nd: 2.754
3rd: 1.997
4th: 1.520
5th: 1.214
6th: 1.018
7th: --
Final: 2.820
Auto Setting: 33

Down Force:
Front: --
Rear: --

AYC Controller: --
Active Stability Manager: Level 0
TCS Controller: Level 0
VCD Controller: --

 

[Duke]

May I ask why you're trying to stay on Sports tires? I think that the CL600 is a verrrry heavy car, and traction is going to be an issue on the cheap rubber. I'd try T2s, unless there is a specific reason to stay on Sports tires.

It's hard to judge the damper settings without driving the car, of the top of my head I'd say you want the front bound to be softer and the rear rebound to be softer. This will let it settle the weight forward under braking to help turn in, and it will help the weight move back to fight corner exit oversteer.

If the car oversteers now, reduce the rear stabilizer a bit - it's probably a little stiff for the car.

What is the car doing that you'd like to adjust?

 

[kekke2000]

May I ask why you're trying to stay on Sports tires? I think that the CL600 is a verrrry heavy car, and traction is going to be an issue on the cheap rubber. I'd try T2s, unless there is a specific reason to stay on Sports tires.

It's hard to judge the damper settings without driving the car, of the top of my head I'd say you want the front bound to be softer and the rear rebound to be softer. This will let it settle the weight forward under braking to help turn in, and it will help the weight move back to fight corner exit oversteer.

If the car oversteers now, reduce the rear stabilizer a bit - it's probably a little stiff for the car.

What is the car doing that you'd like to adjust?

I have sports tires because i don't want it to have great grip, then it's driveable with all settings. I want a little challenge and it's more fun to drive. I'm not going to race with it.

I did as you said and it cut another 0.2 seconds of he lap. Don't now if it is the settings or the driving. But it was a lot better to drive now. *changing the main post setup*

edit: forgot one question... The idea was that people would test the car and then tell me what they think, i want to gain knowledge in tuning cars. I've done 100% on GT2 twice and 100% on GT3 ones... maybe it's time. so how the car handles in over/under steer is testable.

 

[Duke]

Well, I don't own the car, and right now my game is saved between races 3 and 4 of the PD Cup, so I couldn't really do much field testing without having to throw it all away, so I just went by what I know.

 

[kekke2000]

Well, I don't own the car, and right now my game is saved between races 3 and 4 of the PD Cup, so I couldn't really do much field testing without having to throw it all away, so I just went by what I know.

that's pretty skilled i think i've got a hang of the tuning now ... it's just a few basics and miles and miles of testing