rec.autos.simulators

>>Then it's about time you started using replay analyser.  I have found
>>this an excellent tool in figuring out where I am losing time the most
>>compared to my current PB.

>>What I do is run a few laps and, if I fail to improve I then record one
>>or two of the best laps that I just did and then compare them in replay
>>***with my current PB lap to see where it is that I am not doing as
>>well as I could be.   Then, whilst fresh in my mind I go back to the
>>track and go for it again.  This helps me to know which parts of the
>>track that I don't need to push any harder on so that I can concentrate
>>extra *** those parts that I know I am losing out.

>>Saves a lot of wasted effort pushing extra *** sections of the
>>circuit that you were doing fine on anyway.  Give it a go my son!  :)

>I've tried that.  For some reason, I'm just not seeing the difference in the
>laps.  I guess I'm just not looking for the right things.  I'll try a line that
>*looked* faster in a replay, and end up going SLOWER...<sigh>
>Plus, I don't have time to practice 4+ hours a day like some do...<G>

>Eldred

>>Eldred

>Try tools menu ->graph and then select Time and click on the time
>difference box and then move your mouse over the graph.  It will
>highlight the part of the track (on the little map) to show you the part
>of the track that the mouse pointer relates to.  You can then see
>exactly where you are gaining/losing the most time.  :)
>--

>>>I've tried that.  For some reason, I'm just not seeing the difference in the
>>>laps.  I guess I'm just not looking for the right things.  I'll try a line
>>that
>>>*looked* faster in a replay, and end up going SLOWER...<sigh>
>>>Plus, I don't have time to practice 4+ hours a day like some do...<G>

>>>Eldred

>>Try tools menu ->graph and then select Time and click on the time
>>difference box and then move your mouse over the graph.  It will
>>highlight the part of the track (on the little map) to show you the part
>>of the track that the mouse pointer relates to.  You can then see
>>exactly where you are gaining/losing the most time.  :)
>>--

>I've done that with hotlappers' replays.  All I see is rapidly diverging
>lines...<g>  In other words, I'm slower EVERYWHERE.  There usually isn't a
>definite spot.  Although, it might prove more useful comparing two of my own
>laps..  Presumably, there would be enough of a difference to SEE...

>Eldred