NR2003 Open Setups Question

I am getting into an open setup/variable weather league for the first time. COuld someone offer a quick and dirty explanation of the in game changes that can be made and what they do? Wedge Track Bar Tape Also, what changes to a base setup that I like at 70 deg. F need to be made for cooler and hotter weather? The tape I think I understand, it adds grip to the front. The others I am unsure as to what they do when changed, i.e. less wedge or raise the TB. Any help is appreciated.

Darus wrote:

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> I am getting into an open setup/variable weather league for the first > time. COuld someone offer a quick and dirty explanation of the in game > changes that can be made and what they do? > > Wedge > Track Bar > Tape

Assuming you're talking about ovals (this is simplified, ultimately you should really learn what exactly each setting does). Less wedge = looser car More wedge = tighter car More tape = higher water/oil temps, looser car, higher top speed Less tape = lower water/oil temps, tighter car, lower top speed More TB = looser car Less TB = tighter car Same TB, but more on the Right and less on the Left = tighter on entry, looser on exit On road courses you will typically want 0 wedge, minimum track bar, and 60% tape in a cup car (70% in PTA). At least until you get a feel for how crossweight works. I usually run negative wedge at Watkins Glen to help my exit speed from the esses since that's the fastest part of the course and the lefthander can be tough to get right consistently. :)

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank You! I usually get the setups <just> right for 70 Deg F, and will make the needed changes as the weather dictates. Thanks again.