rF2 2.5h WEC @ Silverstone - Sat 17th May

[Stefan Woudenberg]

Got the cars, got the track, see the server is up...only in desperate meed of the mod .

 

[Pete Bone]

I am finding the Porsche an absolute nightmare to drive, nothing like iv driven in any other Sim. Does anyone have any ideas?

It oversteers on a tiny bit of throttle and i have strange off throttle low-speed spins, nothing like im used too.

 

[Calum McLure]

I let the AI do a few laps and it looks great, will give it a go myself later on!

One thing I noticed was that the mirrors face toward the ground, the virtual mirrors also.

 

[Daniel Benefield]

Would like to race this but can't confirm entry until a later date. Hopefully it's not full by then. Will choose car when/if I sign up.

 

[Daiman Patel]

I am finding the Porsche an absolute nightmare to drive, nothing like iv driven in any other Sim. Does anyone have any ideas?

It oversteers on a tiny bit of throttle and i have strange off throttle low-speed spins, nothing like im used too.

I'm not sure what the issue could be. I've not heard from anyone else who's had encountered this. Are you using traction control, and have you tinkered with the differential? These might help to alleviate the problem.

 

[Daiman Patel]

One thing I noticed was that the mirrors face toward the ground, the virtual mirrors also.

Ah, yes. The mirrors in the R18, especially when using the cockpit view, are quite strange. It seems OK if you use the nose or TV cockpit cameras; however, I appreciate that this may not be ideal, so you would need to alter your seating position in the car. I think @Dennis Coufal found a way to improve visibility in the mirrors.

 

[Pete Bone]

I'm not sure what the issue could be. I've not heard from anyone else who's had encountered this. Are you using traction control, and have you tinkered with the differential? These might help to alleviate the problem.

I haven't tried any TC but have changed diff settings to try to stop the low speed spins but it doesn't seem to have helped. I will persevere because i really want to like the car and do well in the upcoming race.

 

[Daiman Patel]

I haven't tried any TC but have changed diff settings to try to stop the low speed spins but it doesn't seem to have helped. I will persevere because i really want to like the car and do well in the upcoming race.

Be sure to keep us in the loop regarding how it goes, so that we can track the issue if it continues to affect you.

 

[Gijs van Elderen]

Questions:

How to do a driver swap? Might be useful.
Do we use the same car setup?

Sorry, enduro rookie here.

 

[Calum McLure]

Here is Stefans tutorial, the only difference from that build is you don't need to change anything in "Advanced", when you are in the server list you can turn spectate mode on/off down the bottom right hand corner

http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/threads/driver-swap-tutorial-build-198.67966/

 

[Dennis]

Server is up!
Weather conditions are the same as in the race

Note: The rF2 mod system is not 100% bug-free
Occasionally you might not be able to select all cars - if this happens, you can fix it this way:

1. Uninstall all vmods related to GT3 Club and WEC
2. Reinstall the BES mod
3. Join the server and use GetMod

 

[Daiman Patel]

Here is Stefans tutorial, the only difference from that build is you don't need to change anything in "Advanced", when you are in the server list you can turn spectate mode on/off down the bottom right hand corner

http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/threads/driver-swap-tutorial-build-198.67966/

Thanks for the link to the resource Calum! Might write an updated version later.

 

[Dennis]

One thing I noticed was that the mirrors face toward the ground, the virtual mirrors also.

Yeah the only way to get around it is to move your seat position (I think it was to the front)

 

[April Dillon]

Yeah the only way to get around it is to move your seat position (I think it was to the front)

Hold shift and try moving the seat. That adjusts the mirrors instead

 

[Simon Christmann]

Thats the most buggy version from the r18 you got there . And it drives like on rails

 

[Daiman Patel]

Thats the most buggy version from the r18 you got there . And it drives like on rails

Certainly didn't feel or drive like it was on rails for me! Took plenty of time and practice, and a steady foot to keep the car in check!

 

[Calum McLure]

Hold shift and try moving the seat. That adjusts the mirrors instead

Didn't know that unfortunately it doesn't help with this stupid car but good for future reference.

 

[Simon Christmann]

Certainly didn't feel or drive like it was on rails for me! Took plenty of time and practice, and a steady foot to keep the car in check!

Sry that was version 1.0 and not 1.1.

My fault

 

[Nox]

@Dennis Coufal - Please sign me and @Yuri Kasdorp up as a team in the GTE category. This is going to be awesome!!

Edit: will be my first experience as a team race, hot swapping. Looking forward to it.

 

[David O'Reilly]

I am finding the Porsche an absolute nightmare to drive, nothing like iv driven in any other Sim. Does anyone have any ideas?

It oversteers on a tiny bit of throttle and i have strange off throttle low-speed spins, nothing like im used too.

Pete I found the same.
Changes that helped a lot were:
Increase diff lock on coast quite a bit to stop those end swappers under brakes.
Lower rear ARB to basically min. also rear springs, rear tyre pressures, camber and slow bump shock settings.
All this should improve rear grip a lot and reduce oversteer on coast and throttle.
Also steering lock.
Basically get the rear as grippy as possible-the front end will write cheques the rear and cant cash.
Always always be on throttle once you have turned in, never lift mid corner.