GPL....my starts are horrible....

Basically, how do I have good starts to my races. For example, after qualifying first at Monza (thanks to Alison and Nate Hines' ai tweaks), I can't get off the start line without ending somewhere around 11th place by the first turn. The computer cars explode off the line, but my car stutters until it finally builds up speed. Whether I turn throttle help on or off, the problem still exists. I even keep it in first gear, hold in the clutch, and rev the engine to the max, and release the clutch when the flag drops, but to no avail. Another side note....does disabling throttle help make a difference?? I ran my best time today (1:32xx Monza) with it on, but I really don't feel comfortable with it off as I spin too much. I guess I could get used to it, but if it doesn't make a difference, I won't bother.... Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Dave

The throttle help would be the hands down problem. W/o t.h. i hold the clutch in, rev to 6k, green flag moves, clutch comes out, more gas goes on to keep around 6000 and i blow away the AI.

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> Basically, how do I have good starts to my races. For example, after > qualifying first at Monza (thanks to Alison and Nate Hines' ai tweaks), I > can't get off the start line without ending somewhere around 11th place by > the first turn. The computer cars explode off the line, but my car stutters > until it finally builds up speed. Whether I turn throttle help on or off, > the problem still exists. I even keep it in first gear, hold in the clutch, > and rev the engine to the max, and release the clutch when the flag drops, > but to no avail. Another side note....does disabling throttle help make a > difference?? I ran my best time today (1:32xx Monza) with it on, but I > really don't feel comfortable with it off as I spin too much. I guess I > could get used to it, but if it doesn't make a difference, I won't > bother.... > Any help would be greatly appreciated.... > Dave

Would have to agree, get rid of the throttle help immediately. Like everything else in GPL, starts take A LOT of practice. Some guys use the clutch, some rev the engine and bang into 1st at flagfall, and some just mash the throttle at the start. In all cases, the aim is to get enough wheelspin to keep the revs high, but not too much so that you just sit still, or worse, spear off into the cars next to you. Also like most things in GPL, when you get it right it's immensely satisfying. My best start at Monza is from the back of the grid (no practice) to sixth place by Curve Grande (first corner). Then, of course, off at the second Lesmo !! Cheers.. Phillip...