GPL gauge page regarding throttle application. I incorrectly was referring
to the lifting-of-your-foot-off-the-throttle as "blipping" and this should
really be referred to as "breathing". Anyway, you can check out the page
at:
http://www.racesimcentral.net/~jeffreyh/gpl/gplgauges.html
or read the corrected text below:
Tachometer
If you are into sims enough to be driving GPL, you probably know what this
one does already. It measures your engine's revolutions per minute. Don't
rev too high for too long with Damage set to Realistic or you will blow your
engine. That is what race drivers call "bad". Try not to do it.
Also, I have noticed a lot of posts on rec.autos.simulators from people who
are saying they are blowing their engine a lot. Assuming they are not doing
what I stated above (extended periods of maximum revs), they may not be
"breathing" the throttle on upshifts. What I mean by this is, right before
you upshift, lift your foot off of the throttle briefly, shift up, then back
on the throttle. Overrevving a few times on upshifts isn't a bad thing for a
hot lap or in an emergency, but during a race, it will take its toll on the
motor. Learn how to "breathe" your throttle!
-Jeff H.