Where to learn advanced techniques?

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Hi all, First real post (even though I joined in 2005 apparently)

I was of the 5 that was flown out to LA for Racer X this year and when I saw that I was about 2 seconds behind in only 3 turn lap, I knew I didn't have what it took to be in the top 4 to move on to the second round. So I did what anyone would do with a free E3 pass. I left the competition station and just walked around E3 for hours (worth it BTW) :) .

Anyway, now that the live GT Academy is going, I've run into the same issue. I'm good (relatively...~700th in the nation as of this afternoon), but I'm not competitive (about 4.5 sec from the lead pack).

I want to get better. So I loaded some of the leaders laps and watched them. I've read on some forums on how they are increasing their lap times. But there isn't a key "how to" that I've been able to learn exactly.

What I keep hearing is "...I just downshifted to get the rotation..." and things similar about this "rotation".

What exactly is that and how is it achieved? I see it in game replays, and I watch the pedal pressure to try to replicate, but something isn't translating to my play. I always end up sliding off, not slow down enough, or lose way too much speed in the corners.

I try to follow the ghosts of the leaders, and they seem to brake later, not on the brake as long, but slow down for the turn in faster than I can.

Anyway, where is a place to discuss advanced technique like this in order to improve my times? I've scoured this forum and can't seem to find any subthread along these lines.

Thanks,
 
I've yet to try the GT6 demo so I'm not sure how downshifting is accomplished by the game engine, but in real life I very regularly employ a small amount of engine braking (will result in mechanical damage if used too often and too aggressively, but in this case it's a game) to aid deceleration weight transfer without decreasing wheel speed as much as braking alone for the same speed reduction. It's not as jarring as lift-off oversteer but allows the chassis to rotate just a little more and point the nose toward the apex. It's particularly useful off-road, but can be used for great gains on tarmac as well.
 
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