(GP2) A good way to learn circuits.

If you are a total numpty like me at driving GP2, here is an idea to help you learn the circuits, specifically when to brake when not using the auto-brakes driving aid. Switch on the suggested gear indicator, then as you approach corners, apply the brakes until the auto-gears downshifts you into the gear displayed in the suggested gear indicator. By gentle increases/decreases of the throttle, you should be able to get throught the corner without too much difficulty. By matching up the gears, you are more or less at the right speed for the corner. regards, Paul. *********************************************************************** * Paul L. Finnemore - Apprentice Veterinarian * * "British Rail would like to apologise for the late running of * * the 8.15 from London Euston. This is due to trying to optimise * * the frame rate. We are now expecting the train later this year" * ***********************************************************************

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> If you are a total numpty like me at driving GP2, here is an idea to > help you learn the circuits, specifically when to brake when not using > the auto-brakes driving aid. > Switch on the suggested gear indicator, then as you approach corners, > apply the brakes until the auto-gears downshifts you into the gear > displayed in the suggested gear indicator. By gentle increases/decreases > of the throttle, you should be able to get throught the corner without > too much difficulty. By matching up the gears, you are more or less at > the right speed for the corner. > regards, > Paul.

Well *** me - I wondered what the suggested gear thing was for. Now I know it's suggesting the right gear to go round corners in. It's a miracle! Don't tell me - I should follow the "suggested line" also ? Ian Rae, DSP Firmware Engineer, | Tel No: +44 1793 565159 Motorola GPD, 16 Euro Way, | E-mail: Blagrove, Swindon, England, SN5 8YQ.| It's a lovely day for a Guinness!

Ha ha. Just pushing aside your incisive satire for a moment, let me explain again. Auto-brakes OFF, auto-shift ON. The suggested gear indicator is conventionally used when you are learning to use manual gear changes - the point I was making was that if you use automatic gear changes, the suggested gear indicator can double up as a braking intensity indicator. I don't think that's such a dumbass thing to say as you imply. *********************************************************************** * Paul L. Finnemore - Apprentice Veterinarian * * "I haven't lost my mind. It's backed up on tape somewhere..." * ***********************************************************************

On Fri, 26 Jul 1996 19:45:12 +0100, "Paul L. Finnemore" ? ?>Well *** me - I wondered what the suggested gear thing was for. Now ?>I know it's suggesting the right gear to go round corners in. It's a ?>miracle! ?> ?>Don't tell me - I should follow the "suggested line" also ? ? ?Ha ha. Just pushing aside your incisive satire for a moment, let me ?explain again. Auto-brakes OFF, auto-shift ON. The suggested gear ?indicator is conventionally used when you are learning to use manual ?gear changes - the point I was making was that if you use automatic gear ?changes, the suggested gear indicator can double up as a braking ?intensity indicator. I don't think that's such a dumbass thing to say as ?you imply. You're absolutely right. In fact it's very good advice--not only does it serve as a 'braking intesity' indicator, but it helps tremendously in learning the layout of the tracks as well (by assigning each curve a number). --Evan -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- -.- - = Internet Top 100 Video Games Charts ? = - New U.S. mirror! http://www.tiac.net/users/top100/vidgames.html ***Just e-mail me for the latest Top 100 Chart!***

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>> If you are a total numpty like me at driving GP2, here is an idea to >> help you learn the circuits, specifically when to brake when not using >> the auto-brakes driving aid. >> Switch on the suggested gear indicator, then as you approach corners, >> apply the brakes until the auto-gears downshifts you into the gear >> displayed in the suggested gear indicator. By gentle increases/decreases >> of the throttle, you should be able to get throught the corner without >> too much difficulty. By matching up the gears, you are more or less at >> the right speed for the corner. >> regards, >> Paul. >Well *** me - I wondered what the suggested gear thing was for. Now >I know it's suggesting the right gear to go round corners in. It's a >miracle! >Don't tell me - I should follow the "suggested line" also ?

Well, I thought of the "suggested gear thing" as a help for people who use manual shifting until Paul pointed out that it can be used as an indicator while driving with *auto shifting* and *manual braking*. Thanks for an interesting hint, Paul! -- We're in a road movie to Berlin Can't drive out the way we drove in

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>> If you are a total numpty like me at driving GP2, here is an idea to >> help you learn the circuits, specifically when to brake when not using >> the auto-brakes driving aid. >> Switch on the suggested gear indicator, then as you approach corners, >> apply the brakes until the auto-gears downshifts you into the gear >> displayed in the suggested gear indicator. By gentle increases/decreases >> of the throttle, you should be able to get throught the corner without >> too much difficulty. By matching up the gears, you are more or less at >> the right speed for the corner.

Even better, select a quick race with no players and just watch how the AIs drive. You get gears, lines and overtaking opportunities. Mark _________________________________ "..every lap I think `Oh bollocks! This is dreadful..`" Damon Hill __________________________________