Track edge options: What do they really do?

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What the topic says, basically.

I just did 2 runs of 3 laps each at Suzuka on a stock sports soft fitted Ferrari 458, one run being on track edge set to real, and the other one set to low. I expected the "real" grip run to throw a slower lap time, since Suzuka is a track where you are most likely to step on the edges more often than not. But to my surprise, both fast lap times were virtually the same, 2:08.929 on the real grip edges, and 2:08.924 on the low grip run, with me losing the back end of the car on the last chicane in the fast lap of the real grip run.

So, again, what are the real differences between those two options?
 
Im no too sure but find a track which you can have rain settings on, make sure the track is soaking and try them both. With it set to low you get the same level of grip on all of the road in the wet. On real the racing line has the most grip and driving off of it can cause oversteer/understeer if you arn't careful.
 
I have no idea sorry. Never really bother with the setting since their really isn't a noticeable difference unless you like driving on the grass.
 
I find the track slippier when it is set to real than when it is set to low, seems to be more grip for me on the low setting (driving in the dry tested with lots of cars)
 
Try a high speed run through the last turn on Deep Forest. With "real" if you get two wheels on the rumble strip it'll punt you off - I suspect that this isn't as bad with the "low" setting.

We always race with "real". You should be punished for your mistakes.
 
Actually its not the track it's the grass and stuff besides the track.

If its set to low you can go offroad without losing much traction. If it's set to real your car will spin out really fast if you put one tire on the grass.
 
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Actually its not the track it's the grass and stuff besides the track.

If its set to low you can go offroad without losing much traction. If it's set to real your car will spin out really fast if you put one tire on the grass.
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Just like real life. There is definately a difference in the track itself though.
 
You mean what race type - arcade, time trial?

Could it be that the only difference is that it invalidates your lap if you leave the "allowed" track. The time turns red then. That's what I thought.
 
I did two runs with a ZR-1 RM on Nurburgring with one option set to low and one set to real:

Low - 6.06
Real - 6.20
 
I noticed that too. The Nurb is really affected by these two options. Maybe some circuits are more affected than others? Did they take the old asphalt of the Nurb into account?
 
dark_ruffo
What the topic says, basically.

I just did 2 runs of 3 laps each at Suzuka on a stock sports soft fitted Ferrari 458, one run being on track edge set to real, and the other one set to low. I expected the "real" grip run to throw a slower lap time, since Suzuka is a track where you are most likely to step on the edges more often than not. But to my surprise, both fast lap times were virtually the same, 2:08.929 on the real grip edges, and 2:08.924 on the low grip run, with me losing the back end of the car on the last chicane in the fast lap of the real grip run.

So, again, what are the real differences between those two options?
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I would imagine that you didnt see much difference between the two laps at suzuka because although you are using the edge of the track it is also the racing line and would have grip.

Try racing a lap of a circuit on both settings but follow the edge of the tack rather than the racing line. You might just notice a difference that way.

This is however only a theory.
 
At Daytona, there is less grip below the yellow line when you set it to real. I think that setting it to real also makes grass and gravel etc more realistic (less grip).
 
It would be nice if these things were thoroughly explained in the game. Or maybe they are, but we don't know where.
 
dark_ruffo
What the topic says, basically.

I just did 2 runs of 3 laps each at Suzuka on a stock sports soft fitted Ferrari 458, one run being on track edge set to real, and the other one set to low. I expected the "real" grip run to throw a slower lap time, since Suzuka is a track where you are most likely to step on the edges more often than not. But to my surprise, both fast lap times were virtually the same, 2:08.929 on the real grip edges, and 2:08.924 on the low grip run, with me losing the back end of the car on the last chicane in the fast lap of the real grip run.

So, again, what are the real differences between those two options?
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Noticed it more on the Nurburgring than anywhere else. Especially in the high speed areas when there are other cars on the track. Trying to overtake a slower car on the fast parts of the tracks is easy with the low grip reduction, but unless you're prepared for it in the "real" setting it will throw you straight of the track with almost no chance of recovery. If you can touch the grass a little and still maintain control on a track like Suzuka it really wont affect your time much.


To me "real" setting does nothing but make the track edge a more slippery.
 
theres a huge difference. When its set to real you lose half of your traction going around the next few turns after slipping into the grass or dirt. Try it on the nurburgring taking a turn too hard and having one of the rear tires hitting the grass. You will instantly spin and lose control. Just like the videos of cars losing it in real life.
 

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