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Flame CZE: headings

2025-05-15T06:32:56Z

headings

Johneysvk: braking

2024-02-10T13:35:15Z

braking

Flame CZE at 11:26, 22 January 2024

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Flame CZE at 10:39, 22 January 2024

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Flame CZE at 22:28, 1 December 2023

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c00kie: /* AnalyzeForSpeed */

2009-09-17T08:26:50Z

AnalyzeForSpeed

ferraif40: /* Power on Early */

2008-12-05T17:20:22Z

Power on Early

Kamrock: /* Braking */

2007-09-29T18:39:03Z

Braking

Kamrock: /* Braking */

2007-09-29T18:35:33Z

Braking

Avatar13: /* Power on Early */

2007-07-12T20:56:27Z

Power on Early

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-== More Driving Tips ==
+== Speed comes from consistency ==
 It’s all very well pushing to the absolute limit every lap, going off in 3 out of 4 and setting a fast time on the 1 clean lap. However, this will not help you in a race where one off can cost you a win. Also, it will make it very difficult to improve and get really fast.
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 Consistency is an absolute must when adjusting your setups. When I’m creating setups I JUST try to be consistent so that any changes show up in the time. If I was pushing 99% then a fast bit here and mistake there makes lap time comparison meaningless.
-=== [[Telemetry#Analyze_for_Speed|AnalyzeForSpeed]] ===
+== [[Telemetry#Analyze_for_Speed|AnalyzeForSpeed]] ==
 This tool is fantastic. When you watch WRs and can’t work out how they are getting through corners at certain speeds, this tool can help. You can see at any moment in a lap speed, throttle/brake position, steering angle and track position. It may look at first glance as though you are doing the same thing but use AnalyzeForSpeed and you will see how completely different WR holders drive to you.<br>
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 [http://www.liveforspeed.net/?page=analysers LFS's analysers info page (to download the 'trackmaps')]
-=== Corner Entry ===
+== Corner Entry ==
 Use every inch of space on corner entry. This opens up the radius of the turn for you so the turn is less tight. Even when you think you are using all the track you probably are not. AnalyzeForSpeed has an uncanny knack of proving this to you.
 As you are turning toward the apex, you need to be above the ideal corner speed slightly, scrubbing it off as you get to the apex. If you turn in at the required corner speed, you will be shedding time to the fast guys who will be carrying extra speed to the apex I guarantee it. This is one of the hardest skills to master in LFS and in my view what separates the ‘aliens’ (I hate that term) from the rest of us. To do this you will need to learn how to trail brake while keeping some throttle on. Make sure your pedals are set with separate axis.
-=== Braking ===
+== Braking ==
 Many beginners do not downshift early enough when braking. This makes a big difference in braking areas after long straights into slow corners. It can reduce your braking distance by as much as 10 metres. This will save you 1-2 tenths in lap time. It can also help you when attempting a pass on corner entry or defending a pass from a driver behind.
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 WARNING! Downshifting too early can cause damage to your engine. Engine damage will have an effect on the power output, so scuppering your chance of staying consistent. Although engine damage is currently repaired when in the pits, it takes time to make a pit stop.
-=== Tyres ===
+== Tyres ==
 Look after them – don’t lock them in braking and apply the absolute minimum steering angle required. If the tyres are making loads of noise you have applied too much lock. This will dramatically increase your tyre temps and mean you have to run less aggressive camber and pressures to make them last the race. This will lose you time.
-=== Important Corners ===
+== Important Corners ==
 Corners before long straights are the most important on any circuit. This is because for every mph extra you carry through the corner, you carry an extra mph all the way down the straight until you hit the brakes.
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 Set your car up for the most important corners on a track and you should be able to put in some fast times.
-=== Power on Early ===
+== Power on Early ==
 Ever wondered why sometimes it seems as though someone is faster down the straight than you? Its probably because they got their foot on the accelerator a fraction of a second before you.
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 Using AnalyzeForSpeed you can see when the WR holders are getting on the power and compare that to your own best laps. Its amazing how early the fastest drivers get back on full throttle.
-=== Splits ===
+== Splits ==
 Know your split times, so you know if you were quick or slow when you took a particular line through a section. Know the WR splits too, so you know which sections you need to make up most time in.
-=== Following Faster Racers ===
+== Following Faster Racers ==
 Even watching a replay of the WR is not the same as actually following a guy who is faster then you and emulating his/her lines. Sometimes following someone will show you a line you hadn’t noticed in a replay. This helped me massively on the final turn at AS Club.
 This assumes you are quick enough to keep up for at least part of a lap.
-=== Emulating WRs ===
+== Emulating WRs ==
 Don’t watch a WR, see that the driver takes T1 at 87mph and then try and take T1 at 87mph, you will go off. Try to aim for a few mph less and build from there. You will get a feel for the amount of lock, trail braking, and throttle control by doing this. With practice you may then be able to match the WR speed through a particular corner.
 [[Category:Guides]]
 [[Category:Driving techniques]]

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 === Braking ===
-Many beginners do not down-change early enough when braking. This makes a big difference in braking areas after long straights into slow corners. It can reduce your braking distance by as much as 10 metres. This will save you 1-2 tenths in lap time. It can also help you when attempting a pass on corner entry or defending a pass from a driver behind.
+Many beginners do not downshift early enough when braking. This makes a big difference in braking areas after long straights into slow corners. It can reduce your braking distance by as much as 10 metres. This will save you 1-2 tenths in lap time. It can also help you when attempting a pass on corner entry or defending a pass from a driver behind.
-The down change needs to occur at the precise moment when the speed is reduced to a point where the wheels will not lock as you enter the gear below. Lock up and your braking distance will increase dramatically and you will ruin your tyres.
+The downshift needs to occur at the precise moment when the speed is reduced to a point where the wheels will not lock as you enter the gear below. Lock up and your braking distance will increase dramatically and you will ruin your tyres.
-In many cars you can down change at the same moment of even just before you hit the brakes. This depends on the revs in current gear, gear ratios and the rate at which the car can reduce speed.
+In many cars you can downshift at the same moment of even just before you hit the brakes. This depends on the revs in current gear, gear ratios and the rate at which the car can reduce speed.
-WARNING! Changing down too early in front wheel drive cars can cause damage to your engine. Repeated damage will have an affect on the power output, so scuppering your chance of staying consistent. Although engine damage is repaired in 0 seconds (currently) when in the pits, it takes time to make a pit stop.
+WARNING! Downshifting too early can cause damage to your engine. Engine damage will have an effect on the power output, so scuppering your chance of staying consistent. Although engine damage is currently repaired when in the pits, it takes time to make a pit stop.
 === Tyres ===

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	=== Emulating WRs ===		=== Emulating WRs ===
	Don’t watch a WR, see that the driver takes T1 at 87mph and then try and take T1 at 87mph, you will go off. Try to aim for a few mph less and build from there. You will get a feel for the amount of lock, trail braking, and throttle control by doing this. With practice you may then be able to match the WR speed through a particular corner.		Don’t watch a WR, see that the driver takes T1 at 87mph and then try and take T1 at 87mph, you will go off. Try to aim for a few mph less and build from there. You will get a feel for the amount of lock, trail braking, and throttle control by doing this. With practice you may then be able to match the WR speed through a particular corner.
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		+	[[Category:Guides]]

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 === [[Telemetry#Analyze_for_Speed|AnalyzeForSpeed]] ===
-This tool is fantastic. When you watch WRs and can’t work out how they are getting through corners at certain speeds, this tool can help. You can see at any moment in a lap speed, throttle/brake position, steering angle and track position. It may look at first glance as tho you are doing the same thing but use AnalyzeForSpeed and you will see how completely different WR holders drive to you.<br>
+This tool is fantastic. When you watch WRs and can’t work out how they are getting through corners at certain speeds, this tool can help. You can see at any moment in a lap speed, throttle/brake position, steering angle and track position. It may look at first glance as though you are doing the same thing but use AnalyzeForSpeed and you will see how completely different WR holders drive to you.<br>
 [http://www.ctd-racing.com/AFS/ Analyse for Speed website]<br>

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 Ever wondered why sometimes it seems as though someone is faster down the straight than you? Its probably because they got their foot on the accelerator a fraction of a second before you.
-Concentrate on getting back on full power as early in a corner as possible (just before the apex if possible, at the very latest, just after the apex). Think about this when you are driving and you will knock seconds off your lap times.
+Concentrate on getting back on full power as early in a corner as possible (just before the apex if possible, at the very latest, just after the apex). Think about this when you are driving and you will knock seconds off your lap times. In a some cars with lower power, you can even get on the throttle half way through the turn.
 Using AnalyzeForSpeed you can see when the WR holders are getting on the power and compare that to your own best laps. Its amazing how early the fastest drivers get back on full throttle.

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	In many cars you can down change at the same moment of even just before you hit the brakes. This depends on the revs in current gear, gear ratios and the rate at which the car can reduce speed.		In many cars you can down change at the same moment of even just before you hit the brakes. This depends on the revs in current gear, gear ratios and the rate at which the car can reduce speed.
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		+	WARNING! Changing down too early in front wheel drive cars can cause damage to your engine.

	=== Tyres ===		=== Tyres ===