So I jut got fm6 and its cool and all but I can’t seem to get a hang of drifting. I understand that while horizon games are more Arcadey, the general physics should be the same. Now I’m okay at drifting in fh2. I can link turns, ride walls, moving burnouts etc. however in fm6 I’m having trouble just with a simple corner. My primary issue is that when transitioning or off power the front of the car kinda whips toward the counter steer. As if the grip is suddenly much greater. so with this I can’t really do manjis or anything. Any help from tuning to just simple tips would help.
P.S. I play with controller
Thanks!
Think about the concept of weight transfer as you enter the corner. Depending on the the weight distribution of your particular car, you’ll sometimes experience several changes from under-steer or over-steer and it can occur under heavy throttle or when you lift off the throttle. All those various sensations in the corner will dramatically effect how you exit the corner. To start, you need to learn to sense and hear the limits of grip with your tires and the Nurburgring Nordschleife is an excellent place to practice. It’s 147 corners of insanity and in my opinion is the most challenging and respected race track in the world. I recommend using the guided drive line until you become comfortable with the track because it will help you learn positioning in the corners and also help with proper brake assistance. Also, when you’re practicing in the corners trying to feel the limits of grip of your tires, you may have a hard time braking traction due to your high level of grip from “upgraded” tires or too loose from not enough traction and or grip from your tires. You have to constantly make changes until you find the grip you’re comfortable with. Higher horsepower cars usually require a longer first gear and you’ll learn to adjust gears based on traction. Race cams also help extend the rev range so you can hold gears longer though the corners and this is especially prominent with V8 engines that redline at lower RPM levels. Braking is also important and you’ll learn that heavy braking while turning can cause under-steer and over-steer as well. As you become faster and or more proficient, you’ll learn to appreciate the benefits of a two-way limited slip differential. Every driver has specific tailored adjustments that effect their driving style. Your best bet is to start loose with no tire upgrades and add grip and or tire width to what you’re comfortable with. Start with a C500 or B600 car (I recommend BMW E36, E46 or E92) and practice. Drifting is an art and the more “time” you invest in perfecting your style, the happier you’ll be with the game.
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Don’t completely lift off the gas on transitions, keep some revs and gradually add more gas again as you come out of the corner to add more angle