Tips for driving on the Nordschleife?

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Hey,

Are there things you always do on the Nordschleife others maybe don't know?
For example a certain line, clipping point, braking point etc...

If so, please let me know! :)

Thomas
 
Hard to say what exactly others "Don't know". Things I've thought were common sense have been proven otherwise in the past..

I honestly can't think of anything particularly special I do on the 'ring, however I will say that doing the AMG special event there did help me out.
Breaking the ring up into small pieces for you to easily practice and repeat helped me get familiar with the track rather quickly.
 
Try different levels of cars...different drivetrains, power levels etc, don;t get stuck on using one car there too long.
 
corviwulf
Try different levels of cars...different drivetrains, power levels etc, don;t get stuck on using one car there too long.
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Yeah, I agree - slow cars may seem counterproductive, but really you will learn the corners just as well as you would in a high-powered car with lots of aero on racing tires.

I think the Beginner level AMG Academy is great for that, but the tires on that car are still too grippy. Try a slow car, like the 300SL, but use Comfort tires and try and go fast - if you can find the limit in a slow car on those tires, it should be easier to find the limit in a much faster car with softer tires.
 
corviwulf
Try different levels of cars...different drivetrains, power levels etc, don;t get stuck on using one car there too long.
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I would disagree with this, using one car to familiarise yourself increases your learning rate.

I'd recommend learning in one car and getting it nailed before playing around with variations.
 
The issue with getting nailed in one type of car..is that tends to make a person "Set" in that method of driving.
 
Maybe.

I learnt exclusively in an AE86 and because of that I suffer when driving 4WD and find FWD undrivable for the most part.. however I would disagree that I'm "Set" in that method of driving, more that I don't find it as enjoyable in other drive trains. Which speaks more of my driving style as a whole rather than my method of learning.

Though people do say the method you used to learn has a great deal of influence over your style.

It's complicated, though I'd still say sticking with one car to get the track down would be the better option.

Opinions are funny like that.
 
UrieHusky
Maybe.

I learnt exclusively in an AE86 and because of that I suffer when driving 4WD and find FWD undrivable for the most part.. however I would disagree that I'm "Set" in that method of driving, more that I don't find it as enjoyable in other drive trains. Which speaks more of my driving style as a whole rather than my method of learning.

Though people do say the method you used to learn has a great deal of influence over your style.

It's complicated, though I'd still say sticking with one car to get the track down would be the better option.

Opinions are funny like that.
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I learned to drive in a FF car in RL and on the game so thats what I prefer...and find more fun.
 
UrieHusky
Maybe.

I learnt exclusively in an AE86 and because of that I suffer when driving 4WD and find FWD undrivable for the most part.. however I would disagree that I'm "Set" in that method of driving, more that I don't find it as enjoyable in other drive trains. Which speaks more of my driving style as a whole rather than my method of learning.
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This is the reason why I cannot understand FF cars. I can drive every other drivetrain in the game, but FF cars just confuse me, and I think this is partly because I don't have much experience with them - partly because they're not as enjoyable to drive, but also because they're frustratingly understeery and not what I like at all. So I agree with you, there. But I am the same, I got into rear-wheel drive cars pretty quickly in GT5 and only used FF's for A-Spec events and WRS TT's that used them. This has impacted my enjoyment in them and my skill at using them.
 
I find my Celica is the only FF car I can effectively drive.. nothing else works for me.

The Civic seasonal did nothing to support any love I have for FF too..

I'd imagine you're right, with practice anyone can adjust to any drive train.. however due to the fact I get little to no enjoyment out of nearly every FF car I drive.. the motivation isn't quite there.
 
UrieHusky
I find my Celica is the only FF car I can effectively drive.. nothing else works for me.

The Civic seasonal did nothing to support any love I have for FF too..

I'd imagine you're right, with practice anyone can adjust to any drive train.. however due to the fact I get little to no enjoyment out of nearly every FF car I drive.. the motivation isn't quite there.
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I've been told the Trial Celica is rather good.
 
Thomasss95
At the moment I am mostly driving the S2000 and the GT86.
Are these good to learn a track better?
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Can't recommend the S2000 highly enough 👍

iainoflo85
I've been told the Trial Celica is rather good.
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It is, I've been having a lot of fun with a replica of my friends Celica actually.
The less HP they have the more fun they are. Less depressing under steer.
 
The TRD Celica is said to be set up to handle an FR car...

Maybe I need more seat time in FR's and MR's since I seem to struggle with those
 
nope cant say i know of any "special" tips, try using as much of the road as you can, i got into a bad habit particuarly on nurb of staying away from the edge so i didnt end up clipping a blade of grass and completely losing control, it takes patience and discipline though to get used to, ive found alot of people online who take it widly, sliding round corners, taking it pretty carelessly and suffering as a result, the old way is the best for nurb, keeping your car as straight and steady as possible, nice and easy, work your way into it
 
Thomasss95
Yeah, it's my favorite car in the game.
It handles amazing, has (for me) just enough power and it looks nice. :)
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It's my go to car all the way through the PP ranges 👍

corviwulf
The TRD Celica is said to be set up to handle an FR car...

Maybe I need more seat time in FR's and MR's since I seem to struggle with those
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From all your posts, I imagine you're giving it too much wellie.

Calm down on the throttle and ease your way up 👍 I'd sit in on you and watch you drive in a lounge but I simply don't have the time tonight.
 
Thomasss95
Yeah, it's my favorite car in the game.
It handles amazing, has (for me) just enough power and it looks nice. :)
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You should get behind the wheel of a Zonda then :)
A lot of people told me it's a hard car to drive because of it's power. When I first started, it was so touchy. But I've got a great tune on it, and she handles fantastically! It's my go to car for any open class 650pp race. But yes, I also recommend an S2000. I love my collection :)
 
Dont think to much. If you think to much you will make mistakes. If your doing a race online, Dont let the pressure build or you will make mistakes.

Brakes, Concentration, Throttle Control, Steering Control is the Main Thing.
 
I would do the the AMG special event challenge, and try your best to gold them. After that you should be good to go.;)
 
I found that the 4 hr and 24 hr race were more effective for me learning the course than the AMG special event. It doesn't help that aside from part I of each, the special events don't give you any sector splits. You get more feedback on your progress (and with lower pressure on a given lap) in the races.
 
Practice. It's what I did, and I'm fairly decent at the track.

Now days, I just drive. I don't think about the track much.
 
My changes for the Ring are as follows.
Raise the ride height at least 10mm
Soften the spring rate slightly
Soften the dampers a click
Adjust the transmission so you don't hit the rev limiter at the fastest parts of the track.
Drive as smooth as possible.
Brake before the corners when at all possible.
And most important....stay on the black stuff!!
BANG
 
I would just say dont use all of the curbs, as some of them are quite severe and can throw the car about quite dramaticly.
 
One thing I did to improve on the Ring was setting times in practice mode. That way the game saves a record of your times and you can track your progress over time.

Get a car you are comfortable with and handles well. You want to concentrate on learning the track without having to learn how to control the car at the same time.

Single out the most difficult corners for you and practice braking points, entry and exit until you get it down. Above all else just practice...a lot. Keep driving the track and eventually it will come to you.

Once you set a decent time save and race your ghost. That should give you a solid benchmark to test new lines and improve lap times.
 

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