Big Brother Program

Jan Roman · Apr 14, 2012

Since I rejoined iRacing a week ago and started to drive the Corvette, I was thinking about finding a "big brother". An experienced iRacing driver, who would answer at least some of my many questions, would be willing to provide some replays or some advice. Is there anyone driving the Corvette, whou would be willing to help? I will try not to bother you too often

Other players might be interested in this service as well. From what I've seen here on RaceDepartment so far, there are many beginners like me and this seems a good idea to improve.

// What exactly is a fast driver in my opinion? Since I train Watkins Glen now, let me make a example. I imagine that such a player would be able to drive around 1:40-41 at Classic Boot configuration, fixed setup.

Caramidaru Andrei Bogdan · Jul 13, 2012

ideal line and make the most of the track
those lines u showed i used them with touring cars,but with this dinosaur it's kinda hard,cause in some corner i have to turn real sharp and i am afraid of losing the back.but will try those...

Hampus Andersson · Jul 13, 2012

I was gonna say turn-in but that will do

Basically even if you are on the line in some corners, you still turn in a little bit to early.

Tomorrow, do 10 laps at 50% of your speed.
Just cruise around and ALWAYS stick to the line.
Don´t think about laptimes or any other stuff, take your time and follow that line to the dot.

When you have done that, do some quicker laps on low fuel and then post a video.

I will happily spend my own free time helping someone out but you have to really put in the work if you really want to be faster.
that part is entirely up to you.

What i can guarantee is that you will be faster. If you want really want it then it´s up to you.

Caramidaru Andrei Bogdan · Jul 13, 2012

thank you, i know that is all in practice/practice and more practice..i was decent fast one time

will do some laps tonight,hope 1cup of cofee to Burns and some beer will keep me awake.
thank's allot for the advices and do not get mad if i ask for help again in the upcoming tracks

old days - sebring RDLMS

Hampus Andersson · Jul 13, 2012

No problem, any question, no matter what it is, just ask, i´d be happy to help you.

Just remember the line, only focus on that and you will still be quicker then you are today.

Caramidaru Andrei Bogdan · Jul 14, 2012

It looks like you are heel & toeing on downshifts and on upshifts it seems you use the clutch.

hahahahhahhahaha.,,,me heel & toe

)))))))))) that was epic....
it is autocluch on and when i feel the back is coming loose on the braking i just tap the acc to keep it straight,at least i try

))
heal & toe...man u made my day..laughed so hard..

Hampus Andersson · Jul 14, 2012

Caramidaru Andrei Bogdan said:
hahahahhahhahaha.,,,me heel & toe)))))))))) that was epic....
it is autocluch on and when i feel the back is coming loose on the braking i just tap the acc to keep it straight,at least i try))
heal & toe...man u made my day..laughed so hard..

Hmm so you don´t actually touch the clutch on upshifts?

Weird that the autoclutch, uses the clutch on upshifts in this car..

Caramidaru Andrei Bogdan · Jul 14, 2012

tried today some laps i did not managed to finish a decent one,as the lines that i am trying to take true my newb driving style makes the car unstable but the optimum time/lap droped to a 2.01...so i have improvemnts over sectors but not a finished lap.well will do some more testing after lunch(now) and then will get along with that,just wanna finish the race
thank you