rFactor Help

slick42 · 10 Mar 2009, 09:55 (Ref:2412829)

Usually i only use my rFactor for Oval Racing i.e. IRL and Stock Cars. I use nr2003 as well.

Last Thursday, i had time off so i thought i would try a few regular circuits. So i downloaded the Megane mod and V8Factor and i absolutley struggled with both. I thought it may have just been because i was new to it and it would take time but 4 days later i dont feel i've improved at all.

It seems that i lose the backend of the car on acceleration out of a corner, especially in the v8s. I've tried different lines and backing the corner up and then trying to get a straighter exit but nothing seems to help.

Advice is appreciated

Hepatic · 10 Mar 2009, 12:56 (Ref:2412940)

Personally i think you picked the wrong mods to "start out" on your road racing career. I don't like the meganes at all, i find the handling very unpredictable and online the races are always a crashfest as very few seem to be able to drive them without spinning. Its a good mod, i just don't think it suits the bulk of drivers.

The V8s are also known to be very difficult to handle. Not undrivable by any means, but they do take time to understand, setup and drive consistantly. Fantastic joy to drive once you do get the hang of them tho.

I'm assuming tintops are more your thing so try some of the other mods, PCC (Porsche Carrera Cup) and the BMW E90 are both cracking mods. Take some time with those and work up to the others, it'll pay dividends when you do.

**Spudgun** · 10 Mar 2009, 18:14 (Ref:2413121)

I have to agree that PCC would be a good place to start. Quick enough to be a challenge, but they are forgiving enough to learn.

The Meganes are fun but twitchy, but I don't get on with the V8s at all, understeer/understeer in abundance for me. I just didn't feel connected to the car. Horses for courses.

slick42 · 10 Mar 2009, 19:09 (Ref:2413154)

Cheers guys, i've just downloaded the PCC mod and found it to be much easier and much less jumpy than the other two. The BMW mod was also quite fun to play about with, had a go around Brands with it and found it to be much easier to drive.

Still seem to be spinning out a lot even in the PCC but i'll give it a few weeks to try and get adjusted.

It's quite challenging this road racing stuff, very hard to keep consistent.

YZ250 · 11 Mar 2009, 00:12 (Ref:2413333)

Hi Slick,

If you still want to drive the V8 Supercars, download the FVR V8 Mod, its available on Rfactor Central here http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=FVRV8_08

You will find this mod handles alot better and even has the latest vehicles

We have a server currently running these at www.adrenalinfactor.com and or you can search for our server listed as ADRENALIN FACTOR.com #2

You can also jump on our V8 Factor server #1 where im sure our members will give you a hand with a setup.

DAVID PATERSON · 11 Mar 2009, 09:42 (Ref:2413497)

I can't get the Force Feedback to work on my Logitech DFP wheel. Any ideas?

Hepatic · 11 Mar 2009, 13:05 (Ref:2413604)

obvious question but have you got the logitech profiler installed and running when you play? is it no feedback at all, or just very very low settings? the default is usually quite strong...

slick42 · 11 Mar 2009, 18:10 (Ref:2413785)

Thanks, i just downloaded FVR08 and i'm gonna give it a whirl

DAVID PATERSON · 12 Mar 2009, 02:16 (Ref:2414046)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hepatic

obvious question but have you got the logitech profiler installed and running when you play? is it no feedback at all, or just very very low settings? the default is usually quite strong...

I'm sorry, i don't know what the logitech profiler is.................... (Not a very technical person).

The same wheel has good feedback on the PS2 using GT4, but with rFactor on the PC, it's either minimal or nil. I've tried 100%, -100% and in between, seems to make no difference.......................

Hepatic · 12 Mar 2009, 07:49 (Ref:2414115)

that'll explain it then. PC's aren't PS2's - you need software to make most external devices work. Sometimes it'll sort itself out but the wheel needs the logitech software installed before it'll work.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/44...|downloads||dd

You should be able to get it from that link, its straight forward enough to install just follow the prompts.

slick42 · 12 Mar 2009, 19:46 (Ref:2414479)

Enjoyed FVR mod , but still spun out a lot.

i'm trying to be as smooth as possible but i'm still 10 secs off the computers lap times if i manage to complete a lap

Hepatic · 12 Mar 2009, 22:12 (Ref:2414563)

ah, AI can be notoriously fickle. What AI strength have you got them on, and at what track? The AI path is a difficult thing to mod well, so they do better or worse at different tracks. I'll try the same combo and can let you know if its a problem with you or the AI

slick42 · 12 Mar 2009, 22:59 (Ref:2414588)

Yeah i know how unpredictable the AI can be. Yet to see a stock car mod on rFactor that has good AI.

I've been racing on Mount Panorama with the AI set as a 80%. It'll almost certainly be me, i'm just not very good lol

This latest road racing endeavor has helped my laps around Watkins Glen on the VHR mod, i've knocked a second and 1/2 off my lap !

slick42 · 15 Mar 2009, 20:41 (Ref:2416172)

Well i'm finally keeping up with the AI although there is the occasional spin still there

YZ250 · 15 Mar 2009, 23:48 (Ref:2416319)

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick42

Well i'm finally keeping up with the AI although there is the occasional spin still there

Keep at it Slick, Throttle control is the key

slick42 · 16 Mar 2009, 16:07 (Ref:2416768)

Yeah, i find myself getting quicker in all the touring cars really because the control is getting better

slick42 · 16 Mar 2009, 20:18 (Ref:2416932)

To anyone who is in the same boat as me and is new to road racing, the Grand Slam mod is fantastic for a beginner. Really fun to drive, i ran a straight 90 minutes at Daytona this afternoon

DAVID PATERSON · 17 Mar 2009, 08:05 (Ref:2417177)

To get accurate lap times in the '69 Bathurst Legends and 2006 V8SC, what should i set the AI strength to?

YZ250 · 17 Mar 2009, 22:14 (Ref:2417813)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAVID PATERSON

To get accurate lap times in the '69 Bathurst Legends and 2006 V8SC, what should i set the AI strength to?

Hi Dave we have them running at 90+ percent on our Adrenalin Servers. But im not sure what you mean by accurate lap times?
Do you want the AI cars doing accurate lap times? My point being the Bathurst layout they didnt run the 69 cars with this configuration of the Track , try this version here http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail...anorama%201967

For the V8SC you prob need it on about 100%. Feel free to jump on our Server #1 for V8SC any night for a comparisant against some of our Drivers.

Server listed under Adenalin Factor .com # 1

DAVID PATERSON · 18 Mar 2009, 02:08 (Ref:2417957)

Thanks YZ, i've got both versions of Bathurst. By accurate lap times, i mean i want the cars driven by the computer to do the sort of laptimes they would have done back in the day. So, 100% is the go eh?

YZ250 · 19 Mar 2009, 02:13 (Ref:2418869)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAVID PATERSON

Thanks YZ, i've got both versions of Bathurst. By accurate lap times, i mean i want the cars driven by the computer to do the sort of laptimes they would have done back in the day. So, 100% is the go eh?

Yeah give that a try to start with. We ran a series with them a few months ago, were waiting to see if they release 72 with the Charger and Torana.
So at the moment on Wednesdays were about to start a Mini Series.
Those that maybe interested can go to www.adrenalinfactor.com for more info

DAVID PATERSON · 20 Mar 2009, 02:48 (Ref:2419909)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hepatic

that'll explain it then. PC's aren't PS2's - you need software to make most external devices work. Sometimes it'll sort itself out but the wheel needs the logitech software installed before it'll work.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/44...|downloads||dd

You should be able to get it from that link, its straight forward enough to install just follow the prompts.

Thanks for the link Hepatic, the wheel and pedals were working OK, but there was no feel or feedback. Now it's all good. Just need to figure out what settings i should use.

Hepatic · 22 Mar 2009, 01:36 (Ref:2421716)

thats a very personal preference that. as a guide i use specific settings for rfactor, mine are:

overall strength 45
spring 40
damper 44
centre spring 55
320 deg of rotation

it doesn't suit all mods but is usually confortable for me at least, especially with realfeel installed to rfactor too

slick42 · 5 Jun 2009, 17:42 (Ref:2476088)

So a couple of months later, i'm still trying to get below the 1.50's on the Grand Am mod at Daytona. Just seems like the AI blows me away through Nascar turns 2, 3 and 4. I can keep up in the infield so i'm perplexed.

I've messed with the gears and the suspension settings but i can't seem to carry the same speed as the AI.

Also are there any servers for newbies, i.e. people who just want to observe, run a few laps, learn a few things?

DAVID PATERSON · 19 Jun 2009, 00:54 (Ref:2486281)

I have seen AI cars and my own car have massive cartwheeling rollovers and land on their roof, then miraculously right themselves on four wheels and drive away, to continue racing. This is plainly unrealistic. How do i fix it, so that cars are out of the race DNF after massive rollovers?

I'm obsessive about realism, so what percentage should i set the damage multiplier and driver aggression levels to? 100%?

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