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I've been trying to fully understand the "pit process" - as being new, this area for me isn't particularly strong. I thought I'd open this up for others to share their "tips" ('cause I can't see any other topics on the subject). I appreciate that some will feel that they don't want to share "aces up the sleeve" - and that's not a problem :) However, with so many new drivers around, and even some of the Pro's having pit issues that are hard to fathom sometimes - getting feedback from the group as a whole may assist all of us. I'm not suggesting that "strategies" - like whether to back to back pit (on a mandatory 2 stopper), or break it into 3 equal stints, take fuel etc are discussed... that's personal, and what can give you a jump on your nearest competitor. Just the "technical" or "tips" that will educate all of us... Recent races have shown numerous drivers have "issues" that meant they had to go back out or wait because no one would service their car etc. I've found that the "Pit In Request" option should be used (9 by default I think), and await confirmation that you may pit (as Grecian mentioned post race in the Euro GTC @ Donnington). This will mean your crew are ready to receive you. If you don't get confirmation - don't pit, as you run a risk of sitting there waiting. I recall Sam K (and others) had a recent pit "moment" where the crew did absolutley nothing. Why? Probably because it wasn't their pit crew! and whoever they were sharing the pitbox with had already requested a "pit in", and that bay was now allocated to them. If you then show up (before they get round to the pit) - nothing will happen. Feedback welcome! |
Is this for GTR2 or rFactor? In rFactor, I always request a pit stop, about 1/2 a lap before I need it. So far I haven't had any issues with pitting and not getting serviced. Also, during the lap before my stop, I go through the service list and update how I want my car taken care of (how much fuel, tire changes, downforce adjustments, etc.) I don't have enough GTR2 experience to help with that one. | ||
For GTR2 I ALWAYS request pitstop at least half a lap before I intend going in. In fact I usually do it just after I go over the S/F line. As you said this will mean that your crew and tyres will be there waiting for you when you go in. I also set the number of stops I intend taking in the garage. If your not going to take fuel just set the amount to 1L and they won't add any. This saves messing about with the pit menu when you arrive, just stop and wack the enter key as soon as menu appears. | ||
Thanks Bruce - Title amended! :/ | ||
Paul, I have my Ignition & starter buttons mapped on my wheel, If I am taking on fuel, as soon as I am close to the pit box I KILL the ignition, this way I can just hit the enter key, this is what usually will hold up the crew from proceeding to work on the car. If no fuel is required then I do like Andy said, "set the number of stops you intend taking in the garage. If your not going to take fuel just set the amount to 1L and they won't add any."
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Just a couple of days ago I realized that you may end up sharing a pit spot with another driver, and they may be there when you pit. I plan on experimenting with the starter and ignition. I also wonder how carrying all your fuel the whole race is better than making a pit stop and only carrying 1/2 the fuel at any given time. If you need 80 L of fuel for a race which weighs 176 pounds, wouldn't lugging around the extra 88 lbs put you at a disadvantage? Also, I always overestimate how much fuel I will need and end up with 20 L when the race is over. Even if I'm only lapped once :) The fuel estimator has got to be in error for GTR2. | ||
The fuel estimate in the garage page for all GTR2 tracks is off. Don't know why, but some jackass at simbin couldn't do math. It was fine for GTR1. Paul, carrying around extra fuel means extra weight. Just like real life, it's a trade off in your strategy. 1.) Pushing the #9 (default) key will request a pit stop. It does 2 things.
2.) Andy is incorrect. DO NOT select 1L of fuel. The amount of fuel shown on the pitboard is fuel you'll end up with when you leave the pits. You put 1L, you'll drive out with 1L. So it will suck out gas too. Not very smart, but that's how it is. rFactor does it better, you can choose to have it show fuel to leave pits with, or fuel to add in. 3.) Stop and go. When you pull into the pit box. The very first selection on the pit board that pops up is "Stop and Go"/"N/A". Select it just like selecting your fuel. Use the arrow keys to toggle between. 4.) FIA regulations. Fuel won't go in unless engine is off. If you don't map ignition and starter keys, the game will do it for you. Otherwise, manually shut off the car by pressing the ignition key. To turn it back on, press and release ignition. Then press and release Starter. | ||
just some comments to Jerry's comments... 1a) Yes true that if you request stop in advance it should give you a free spot, prob is it can happen that one the other drivers don't hit request and come in and if you're "lucky" he will end in your spot, and you're still gunna be SOL. 2) No, Andy is correct, setting to 1L during a racession doesnt mean you will leave the box with 1L (meaning the crew will take out! fuel) However it seems to work like that in Open practice, dunno why it is like that there, but for sure in a race session it DOESNT happen like Jerry describes | ||
Ooo, another nugget of wisdom from CJ. :) I learn stuff from your setups all the time. Now more edu-macation from the master. ;) Gotta give that a go in race session. I do full fuel runs for GT-I in open practice, so I always assumed it was the same for race ... | ||
The 1L, I'll take your fuel thing, WILL bite you in a GTL race though. It got me, and others. There is a blue indicator light for pit-in in GTR2, so just make sure that's lit before you pull in. It will light up auto style to your strategy if you do nothing. Use 9 key when pitting out of sequence. Map the keys for changing pit-board to the easiest. Time spent manipulating these is costly. Get fast at it! At least in rfactor you can do it while still on the track, but GTR2 makes you waste time. I don't use auto-pit lane assistance either. Pretty sure I'm faster, and I've only got one speeding ticket! But that was not knowing where the line was though. :) | ||
Just a quick comment about WHEN to request a pit.
Again, this is for rF and was a feature added AFTER Simbin paid for the rF engine. So I don't expect it to be in GTR2.
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