Learning to race

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Bob the Bike

October 14, 2009, 01:41:15 PM
I'll need help here probably.  So apologies extended here for any overambitious overtakes or timid early braking.

BoB
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obsolum

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October 14, 2009, 01:56:06 PM
No worries mate, I think we're all familiar with you and your style of driving :) You always do your best to stay out of the way of the faster guys, so that's a good thing. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't fight for your position, though, even if you are slower than the guy behind you. You just ask Doorz; he can be a real pain to get past, even when he isn't fast :D That's part of racing :boxing:  You should never feel intimidated by a driver coming up behind you. Especially on the dMr server; we're all gentlemen after all! :flirty:

That being said, last times I saw you on the server I thought that you did a good job of keeping up, so you may not be as slow as you think :)

easyed

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October 14, 2009, 02:14:59 PM
One of the best things you can do is ask for help when others are on the server ..... I know I'd be glad to spectate a few laps and let ya know what I see .....

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OldBloke

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October 14, 2009, 02:21:39 PM
Spatial awareness. Without it you're fighting blind. I find pitspotter (part of LFSRelax) a great help in knowing what's around me.
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Doorman

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October 14, 2009, 02:24:03 PM
Quote from: obsolum;292774...though, even if you are slower than the guy behind you. You just ask Doorz; he can be a real pain to get past, even when he isn't fast :D

Keep it up son, keep it up. :sideways:






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Jamin

#5
October 14, 2009, 02:34:39 PM
You've come on loads since you first appeared on the server, If Doors came back I can see you two tussling for position, and bad jokes :D
I've found it comes in stages of revelation so just when you think you can't get any faster you'll discover a new line into a corner or a handling quirk, with each small leap you gain a bit more confidence.

From what I've seen, don't stamp on the brake peddle, it upsets the car, try pressing progressivley upto about half/three quarters instead. Also to get used to a new car, chuck it around to find how it reacts, I had my car control revelation on the rallycross circuit.

Any one of us will be happy to chuck you over a set that works so no need to worry about messing with the car setup just yet, adapt your driving to match the set first.

Romus

#6
October 14, 2009, 04:36:15 PM
If I have time I usually watch WR replays and what's even better: I upload my hotlaps to LFS World and compare my best times with WR hotlaps or with the ones that are just slightly faster than mine with the Hotlap Analyzer.

Lameduck

#7
October 15, 2009, 04:41:01 PM
Quote from: OldBloke;292778Spatial awareness. Without it you're fighting blind. I find pitspotter (part of LFSRelax) a great help in knowing what's around me.

I've tried to use Pitspotter a number of times but could never make it work. :sad: Using Oldies link I tried again this afternoon. After playing with the cfg file, I have it set up as I want (too much info duplication with Airio before) and what a revelation :yahoo:
Will try it properly tonight :D
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Toddshooter

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October 15, 2009, 08:16:42 PM
Quote from: Lameduck;292849To all those I've cut up in the past (unintentionally) I apologise. :norty:

 Baaaahhhhhh Humbug!!  I call Bulls&%t You meant to cut us up admit it:D
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obsolum

#9
October 15, 2009, 08:28:47 PM
I can't help but think it would annoy me to have that voice say "car low/high" all the time. Maybe I should give it a try. Is it easy to set up?
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