F1 2011 No assists

Anuraj Tapidas · Dec 19, 2011

How do I got about getting used to using no assists at all on this game. Right now I am comfortable with everything except abs and traction control off except on some of the tracks I don't know.

Anuraj Tapidas · Dec 27, 2011

Wet is still an issue

glight · Dec 27, 2011

If you expect rain then adjust the setup. Raise the ride height 1 or 2 clicks and reduce the spring stiffness 1 or 2 clicks, and then add more wing.

My only advice is to remember this phrase in the rain: ``Slow is smooth, smooth is fast``. I heard that on an episode of Modern Family and I always end up repeating it while I`m racing in the rain. In other words, if you push too hard you`ll spin out. Don`t know what else to say besides keep practicing!

Stuart Broadway · Dec 29, 2011

In my experience you just have to bite the bullet and turn off the aids and as everyone says keep practicing. Ive not used any driving aids (apart from pit entry and stop) in either F1 2010 or 2011 as these aids are banned in F1 so I figure I shouldnt use them. If you just take it easy to start with and slowly build the speed you get used to controlling wheelspin etc. I find using manual gears help as you can shift into a higher gear to kill the wheelspin sometimes. Using a wheel and pedals is essential I think for not using aids.

Racing in the rain is difficult and so it should be. Did a race around Barcelona yesterday in full wet coniditions and struggled for pace against the AI on professional. Don't think my setup was very good which doesnt help. I managed to get a robotic consistency achievement though which is something I guess, but doesnt make me feel any better about finishing 18th

, lol.

António da Cunha · Dec 30, 2011

I wish I could be that fast.

I play with a gamepad, only in 1 month time I have enough money to buy a wheel. I'm wondering what might be the easiest tracks to drive without assists in Time Trial. Any suggestions?

Maxim Lewis · Dec 31, 2011

AntonioPOR said:
I wish I could be that fast.

I play with a gamepad, only in 1 month time I have enough money to buy a wheel. I'm wondering what might be the easiest tracks to drive without assists in Time Trial. Any suggestions?

Monza is definitely the beginners track, dunno what others would be classed as beginner though, maybe Catalunya?

Anuraj Tapidas · Dec 31, 2011

glight said:
If you expect rain then adjust the setup. Raise the ride height 1 or 2 clicks and reduce the spring stiffness 1 or 2 clicks, and then add more wing.

My only advice is to remember this phrase in the rain: ``Slow is smooth, smooth is fast``. I heard that on an episode of Modern Family and I always end up repeating it while I`m racing in the rain. In other words, if you push too hard you`ll spin out. Don`t know what else to say besides keep practicing!

That phrase actually helped and I liked Kuala Lumpur for getting used to it.

Dimitrios Tsiakalos · Dec 31, 2011

Maxim Lewis said:
Monza is definitely the beginners track, dunno what others would be classed as beginner though, maybe Catalunya?

my 1st track w a wheel was singapour career in f12010 . what a beginners track

Iulian Cezar · Dec 31, 2011

Did you use Fraps to record your race Anuraj? do the low FPS while recording not bothering you?

Markus Neumann · Dec 31, 2011

Monza is definitely the beginners track, dunno what others would be classed as beginner though, maybe Catalunya?

Monza is probably the hardest track to learn to drive without ABS

I'd go for Canada or Melbourne, Canada is very easy in general and in Melbourne mistakes don't cost as much time as elsewhere because you can always go a little on the grass.

Anuraj Tapidas · Dec 31, 2011

Messerschmitt said:
Did you use Fraps to record your race Anuraj? do the low FPS while recording not bothering you?

I used DXTORY recorded at 30 fps but it didn't effect mine

glight · Dec 31, 2011

António da Cunha said:
I wish I could be that fast.

I play with a gamepad, only in 1 month time I have enough money to buy a wheel. I'm wondering what might be the easiest tracks to drive without assists in Time Trial. Any suggestions?

If you're really struggling, it's not so bad to play with TCS on medium if you're using the gamepad. Once you get used to driving you can turn it off and then you will only be learning how to manage the throttle.

Once you get a wheel though it will be a completely different experience. You will have to relearn everything so don't stress over using assists with the gamepad for now. If you spend all that effort learning no assists on a gamepad it won't help much when you start using the wheel. Just enjoy the game and do the learning when you get the wheel.