SixtoRodriguez 10 Posted November 6 Hi, I'm still struggling with manual race starts. I'm playing on a T300 wheel with two pedals. This means I have no clutch pedal. I need to press and hold the switch (= shift up) and release it when the lights turn red. I have problems to into that perfect range with the tachometer. Is there any way to ease things up? (Yes, I like to keep manual race starts.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJTierney 4,908 Posted November 6 It comes down to throttle application in this scenario. If you feel you've gone a bit over on the rev range when the lights go out, quickly shift up to 2nd and the tyres will bite the road earlier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SixtoRodriguez 10 Posted November 6 (edited) 29 minutes ago, PJTierney said: It comes down to throttle application in this scenario. If you feel you've gone a bit over on the rev range when the lights go out, quickly shift up to 2nd and the tyres will bite the road earlier. Thanks. I will try to do it next time. I was also thinking about starting with the low fuel mix to avoid wheel and ultimately crashing the car on the grid wall. Edited November 6 by SixtoRodriguez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJTierney 4,908 Posted November 6 2 minutes ago, SixtoRodriguez said: Thanks. I will try to do it next time. I was also thinking about starting with the low fuel mix to avoid wheel and ultimately crashing the car on the grid wall. Do that and turn the Differential down to 50%, then once you get going you can turn things up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GnrDreagon 78 Posted November 6 It's just a matter of practice I guess. I also have trouble with those starts but you simply have to do it often. I notice it getting easier to get the right revs going but many AI's still start faster than me but I do get better at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USPBauer24 82 Posted November 6 As the lights come on, rev to about about 75% - once the lights go out, ease your foot of the throttle and the tyres will grip - you will start going forward then shift up as normal. You will fly off the line. Easing off the throttle mid-launch seems bonkers but it works well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rango 171 Posted November 9 It's hard, but it's all down to throttle application and short shifts. I've spun so many times off the line and am still trying! I tend to find it easier on softs but occasionally you need to quali on medium for the strategy so I've been known to have tc med for the race start then quickly switch it off at the first opportunity (usually the next straight). Determined to get it eventually. My advice is to try and keep revs about 10-11k and then short shift into third at which point you should get the grip required to get to max revs. Try starting a GP, then restarting it after the first corner to practice. Really wish this game had a practice start mode Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GnrDreagon 78 Posted November 9 8 hours ago, Rango said: It's hard, but it's all down to throttle application and short shifts. I've spun so many times off the line and am still trying! I tend to find it easier on softs but occasionally you need to quali on medium for the strategy so I've been known to have tc med for the race start then quickly switch it off at the first opportunity (usually the next straight). Determined to get it eventually. My advice is to try and keep revs about 10-11k and then short shift into third at which point you should get the grip required to get to max revs. Try starting a GP, then restarting it after the first corner to practice. Really wish this game had a practice start mode Or just a practice mode in general. Time trial works ok together with flasbacks but it would be really nice if you could practice a single sector. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rango 171 Posted November 10 10 hours ago, GnrDreagon said: Or just a practice mode in general. Time trial works ok together with flasbacks but it would be really nice if you could practice a single sector. Problem with time trial is that it's no fuel / softs only, and some tracks are way harder with assists off than tt would have you believe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarlosSantos87 162 Posted November 10 10 hours ago, Rango said: Problem with time trial is that it's no fuel / softs only, and some tracks are way harder with assists off than tt would have you believe I don't recommend anyone to go to Time Trials.. it's way better if you loose some time testing in Grand Prix Mode and there you are able to adjust your Carsetups thinking in your Career and in the Online Lobbies aswell.. there you have the closest feelings and feedbacks possible to improve your Racing and consistency 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
