revesburger 0 Posted September 1, 2014 Hi guys,I finally unlocked some upgrades/tunning for my Focus Touring Car and put it to test online on some Oval Tracks.I was aiming for an edge on the straights so I put little downforce and stretched my gears. I was about 2 seconds faster than anyone else per lap but I was losing too much speed and traction on the corners and my top speed wasn't as high as I expected. The only visible difference in the gears were that I would be on 5th most of the time instead of 6th.I've only tested with the Focus for now as I can't afford anything else more expensive but what do you guys usually go for on Oval races? Downforce or Longer Gears?Thanks~revesburger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoosier1964 0 Posted September 1, 2014 0 downforce and longest gears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMUFC1987 0 Posted September 1, 2014 I always run no downforce on anything. Downforce makes little difference if any at all. As for Ovals and gears, depends on the track. Indy you can get away with +50 or 60 and Autosport? the 3 turn Oval, +100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoosier1964 0 Posted September 1, 2014 As Rob says 0 downforce on every track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revesburger 0 Posted September 1, 2014 will give it a try tonight and post the results :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FOSTBITTEN 0 Posted September 1, 2014 I will send you a pm with things I have learned about going around in circles in this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revesburger 0 Posted September 1, 2014 thanks mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V8R3L3NTL3SS1 0 Posted September 1, 2014 FOSTBITTEN said: I will send you a pm with things I have learned about going around in circles in this game.Hey Fost any info u wanna pass to me I'll take it : ) Ty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Photonik 0 Posted September 1, 2014 As for gears, there's always try & error. If you drive on your own, try to get into or at least close to the reds and adjust the ratio accordingly. Just keep in mind, that when driving with others and slipstreaming, your top speed will be way higher. Being in the 5th when you have 6 gears makes no sense, as your acceleration will only be worse with no benefit.So best way to try that is do custom cup and training on the track, set up your car and don't forget to set the AI to a level that fits you. that way you can practice slipstreaming with them and will see the effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoosier1964 0 Posted September 1, 2014 Just put downforce to 0 and gears to max like I said previously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revesburger 0 Posted September 2, 2014 I don't know if is just in my head or what but -50 downforce feels like I can take fast corners, not just on ovals, at least 5~10km/h faster than before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedking1989 0 Posted September 2, 2014 -50 downforce+100 gears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites