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samjh
26th January 2008, 01:35
What lap times are you able to get on SO Long using FOX with Default setup?

My PB is 1:39.820, which is 3.958s slower than the benchmark and 6.750s slower than the WR.

And could I get some advice on lines and setup as well? Replay attached (PB lap is lap 6). :) I'm trying to see if I can match the benchmark, or even try for the WR. ;)
The Very End
26th January 2008, 06:54
Are we allowed to use Race_set? Or does it need to be complete standar set?
samjh
26th January 2008, 09:35
As I'm trying to perfect my driving using Default, only Default please, no Race_S. :)

Once I'm consistently fast on Default, I'll start fiddling with setup.
Jakg
26th January 2008, 09:50
Default - CRAP.

Race_S is a MUCH more stable setup to use.
Mr.Muh
26th January 2008, 10:16
As I'm trying to perfect my driving using Default, only Default please, no Race_S. :)

Once I'm consistently fast on Default, I'll start fiddling with setup.

Why waste your time using a setup that's just poor..?
I don't think you get any advantages by getting used to default.
samjh
26th January 2008, 10:55
Why waste your time using a setup that's just poor..?
I don't think you get any advantages by getting used to default.

Alright then, I'll go with Race_S. It's a bit oversteery, but I'm getting used to it.
Nitwon
26th January 2008, 23:03
samjh: press 4 on your keyboard ;) it shows the perfect (almost) raceline, green is accelerate, red is brake, yellow is coast.
The Moose
27th January 2008, 00:30
There's a pretty scrappy 1.35.49 with Race_S (nothing changed) and 9% fuel.
AlienT.
27th January 2008, 00:41
No, Sam Sam orange peel, both default and Race s suck, the people that tell you that sets only give you a couple of tenths advantage are talking rubbish.

My advice is to get a fast set for the respective track you are on from someone using the same controller as you then adjust it to suit.

This will take seconds of your lap times not tenths. Well this is just my opinion anyway :) Good luck:)
samjh
27th January 2008, 06:27
I've so far managed to shave off a consistent 1-0.5s off the lap time, just by tweaking the diff settings. There is still more room to tweak it, so I'm expecting under 1:38s once the diffs are right.

Then I'll work on suspension and drive ratios.

You're right, setup makes quite a difference, unlike some other racing games.
peejayh
27th January 2008, 21:54
samj, I have been on LFS since 2005 and always have used the default setting and have used the FOX more frequently than any other car.
MY pB on South City Long is 1.41.75 so if you can record two seconds better, bully for you. I also drive on Automatic and more often than not, use the chase view.
samjh
28th January 2008, 02:42
samj, I have been on LFS since 2005 and always have used the default setting and have used the FOX more frequently than any other car.
MY pB on South City Long is 1.41.75 so if you can record two seconds better, bully for you. I also drive on Automatic and more often than not, use the chase view.Thanks Peejayh, that makes me feel a bit more confident about my LFS-driving ability. :tilt:
Zachary Zoomy
28th January 2008, 03:05
screw the default sets, go with Bob Smith's Easy Race sets. even though they are out of date, they are awesome!
JCTK
28th January 2008, 04:55
I've so far managed to shave off a consistent 1-0.5s off the lap time, just by tweaking the diff settings. There is still more room to tweak it, so I'm expecting under 1:38s once the diffs are right.

Then I'll work on suspension and drive ratios.

You're right, setup makes quite a difference, unlike some other racing games.

don't forget to play around with the wings too, there're instant seconds to be have there...:smileypul

I forgot what're the wings setting on race_s, but I think it's pretty high~?