noob need help!

[NightBlade]

Hi, i just got this game from my friend and i think its hard to play but fun, when even i reach the coner i over drift too much is there a way to drift like racing but also keep u in track and is there a way to enter & exit corner safely above 80m/h?

[the_angry_angel]

Depending on the corner, but generally not......if you think it should be possible try doing it in rl - I'll guarantee that the same thing will happen. You might, however want to try some different setups as the default ones are a bit crap.

One thing you need to remember about LFS is that its a sim, not a game :)

[NightBlade]

O ok i dont know anything about the set ups when i change them my car just goes around in a circular motion alot >_< and even tho i enter the coner with the same speed as pro AI i just end up drift to the outside, should i use handbrake? i do use brake tho.

[Woz]

As in real life LFS is about subtle use of the control to keep the car in balance. If the car is correctly balanced it will corner faster than when you have the weight in an incorrect place.

If you find it hard to keep up with the pro AI start racing the lower level AI until you can beat them. Also try the driving tests for the car you are driving.

The more miles you put in the more comfortable you will get in the car and the faster you will become.

Also press F9 for tires display while you race and try to keep your tires in the green. If they are red they are over heated and will grip less.

BTW what controller do you use, LFS is best with wheel.

[0Zero0]

....and although this might be a little obvious, slow in fast out is (perhaps?) the secret to going fast. I find with any racing sim (and in my limited experience with Karts) its best to start really slow and steady and find the best way to go though each corner, rather then trying to max out the speed on entry all the time and straight away.

[tonyyeb]

I agree, lower entry corner speed most often leads to a) less crashing or 'offs'! and b) better exit speed as you can get the power down a bit earlier.

[Theafro]

Just go steady 'till you've got a bit more consistant and get a better feel for what is going on,and watch some replays of yourself and other people (don't forget to turn 'view pedals' on) and you'll get a good feel of what youshould be doing.