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New Rookie

1 year ago

Top speed clipped?

Wondering if anyone has experienced this... Playing multiplayer in Belgium... Both long straight sections my top speed was limited too 300-310 kph... Tried the exact same setup in TT... Top speed was...

SDGMatt

Seasoned Ace

1 year ago

@TrovaMB Multiplayer would mean track and air temp has an effect, and of course tyre wear and the amount of rubber down on the track. Time Trial would be optimum conditions.
It’s interesting to see the big difference between the 2 speeds for you, though!

TrovaMB

New Rookie

1 year ago

@SDGMatt Hmmm,, again good points. Lap 2 was where I made my observations, DRS open, ERS active... I generally don't notice tire wear for the first few laps... Also my setup has zero rear wing... So my top speed should be approaching 345 on the long straights. Belgium typically has long enough straights to hit that even if I don't have a, perfect launch from the corner...

SDGMatt
Seasoned Ace
1 year ago
Do you use manual gears? Your revs at the bottom of Eau Rouge could play a part in reaching top speed. Also fuel load up the hill can cause the car to bottom out through lowered suspension that you don’t have in Time Trial. This would even cause a clip in speed as you ride the curbs through there.
A zero rear wing would also cause the rear tyres to slip a lot more and break traction.
There are MANY variables, and if it’s an intentional aspect of the handling model, then that’s probably a good thing!