Warren Dawes
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All these crazy negative reports are starting to get me nervous too. However, I did learn something from my test runs to choose this event.
These cars are very powerful and very quick, so you must drive them with careful respect. I may be wrong, but looking at your reports and your frustration levels, it seems that you are just pushing too hard. RBR is very realistic and hence very difficult, especially if you try to drive the same way as you might in track racing. Driving flat out doesn't work. and will only lead to frustration.
I never aim to hit top gear, except in a very few stages that might allow it in some sections. Mostly I just aim to drive in a gear that keeps me under control, I brake fairly early and carefully for most turns, and don't often use full power, especially in bumpy sections (such as England Stages). My first priority is to keep it on track, especially early in each Stage till I get a feel for the traction, and then try to keep some momentum up, rather than heavy power followed by heavy braking.
The first priority is to finish, then I try to improve my times gradually. I also NEVER focus on the times of others while running the Rally, I drive to my OWN ability, not try to match others. In the end, it is the overall Rally time that counts, not the odd wild fast Stage time driven at great risk. Try to find your own comfort level, get used to the cars power and handling, and over a period of time and many Rally Events, you will find you can put your experience into better results.
I am not trying to demean anyone with this advice, simply trying to help and show how I gain enjoyment from RBR and minimise the frustration. I hope it is of some help.
EDIT: After the way I drove this Rally tonight, I don't think I should be offering any advice anymore. Oops!!!
These cars are very powerful and very quick, so you must drive them with careful respect. I may be wrong, but looking at your reports and your frustration levels, it seems that you are just pushing too hard. RBR is very realistic and hence very difficult, especially if you try to drive the same way as you might in track racing. Driving flat out doesn't work. and will only lead to frustration.
I never aim to hit top gear, except in a very few stages that might allow it in some sections. Mostly I just aim to drive in a gear that keeps me under control, I brake fairly early and carefully for most turns, and don't often use full power, especially in bumpy sections (such as England Stages). My first priority is to keep it on track, especially early in each Stage till I get a feel for the traction, and then try to keep some momentum up, rather than heavy power followed by heavy braking.
The first priority is to finish, then I try to improve my times gradually. I also NEVER focus on the times of others while running the Rally, I drive to my OWN ability, not try to match others. In the end, it is the overall Rally time that counts, not the odd wild fast Stage time driven at great risk. Try to find your own comfort level, get used to the cars power and handling, and over a period of time and many Rally Events, you will find you can put your experience into better results.
Spot on advice.Just don't laugh too much at my driving, i try to finish this time and not to be a hero lol
I am not trying to demean anyone with this advice, simply trying to help and show how I gain enjoyment from RBR and minimise the frustration. I hope it is of some help.
EDIT: After the way I drove this Rally tonight, I don't think I should be offering any advice anymore. Oops!!!