I am pretty much a newbie to gaming and FM5 and have been absorbing many of the posts here to learn how to be a better racer and recently ventured into making some of my own tunes. Before I continue I must give credit to a couple of folks that have helped me with these learnings…Mr Fade, K Steinwand, and HLR Juggernaut. Along with TG Wormburner’s tuning guide and other references of add’l readings that others have posted. Thanks to all! I know your time is of value and I certainly appreciated it!
So, now, on to my little challenge in hope of getting some feedback from the community on the following tune. I read that when Worm started he primarily focused on one track until he got the gist of the game and got better. I took that advice and started with something very simple…the Indy Oval (not much worries). Then I picked the Mazda 787B as my test car for the tune. After many tune updates as was able to get #264 in the LB by posting a 40.370 lap time and it is one of the top Mazda’s. The LB time (Chevy #12) is sitting at 39.276. I know this PB accomplishment might not sound that great, however, I was never under 1000 in previous runs with any car. I am learning TWO things…(1) driving, and, (2) tuning.
So, how can I get some time off?
1991 #55 Mazda 787B, P998
No restrictor plate
Race Driveline
Tires 320/25R19, 375/25R20
TC 105N (WedsSport) or same weight
28.0/28.0
2.63 // 3.07/2.27/1.80/1.46/1.27
-2.0/-2.1 (Camber)
0/0
6.6 (Caster)
19.40/19.44 (ARBs)
399.4/448.5 (Springs)
2.8/2.8 (RH)
5.6/6.8 (Rebound)
2.4/2.5 (Bump)
331/579 (min Aero)
53/85%
60/10%
I also shared the file under “best speed Indy oval” or search GamerTag “RelaxedPRKid”.
It be great if I can get some feedback and/or have some folks test it out and provide feedback on how you did on the Indy Oval and/or maybe other tracks (say Indy GP)?
Thanks!