Mastering Speed: Secrets to

[@ramacameo]

Him with a 2.18.4 : lets go for a faster lap Me with my 2.21.7 after a billion tries : 👁👄👁

[@owca6666]

dude i would be ecstatic with 2.21 my best is 2.24 and nothing i do seems to improve my lap times. Lack of FFB in this game makes it really hard to drive on limit. In RF2 i can easily do 2.17 on this track.

[@untrainedprofessionals2374]

I hear ya mate. I was felling ok about mine but he shows you whats possible and how to get there. Oh well back to it.

[@untrainedprofessionals2374]

@@owca6666 Thats interesting. Try it on an old Xbox one. Makes your eyes bleed.

[@diablox911]

I got the game 2 days ago and managed to do a 2:22.3 with the aston martin I literally can't get it to go any faster :'(

[@ramacameo]

@@diablox911 my fastest in normal assetto corsa is 2.16 but idk why i just cant seem to get competizione right

[@Nuvolari360]

You do the best Lap guides and setup Videos with very good explanations. Thank you so much and please do more of those 👍🏻

[@SimracingPopometer]

i promise to try ;) luckily ACC does not have too many cars and tracks

[@nachtraumom]

Great video! One question: how do you use Motec to measure grip?

[@baronburgamot243]

Nils; Sides out of Les Combes . . . books a casual 2:18.4. Me; Sweating it out for an hour trying my hardest booking . . . a 2:26.6 on a good lap. You took that Merc to school round there. I drive the merc too I find it suits my hamfisted driving style. Really enjoying your videos as well

[@ZParis]

Thank you for this, so nice to have someone go through turn by turn showing proper gears and breaking/turning points.

[@the_igorz]

Great video. Installed ACC and booked 60 laps at Spa with this car. 90% not clean and the best lap was 2:33. Going to try your setup and the tips. I think I know where I’m gaining time - way too aggressive breaking before long straights.

[@SimracingPopometer]

yeah but remember that video is several years old and the game is a different one now ;)

[@djfreak123]

Nils this is Evan. We chatted on Discord at RST and you shared a McClaren Zolder setup with me which has been very helpful thank you. Anyway I'm finally getting around to dealing with Spa and I've chosen the AMG as the car to learn it on. It's been an incredibly challenging track to learn. This video was really one of your very best, thank you for making this. Very helpful content.

[@NoToxido]

I haven't seen a ton of your video's (yet, matter of time) and I already heard you say that you had to start over because some audio or video issues. Thanks for doing that, man! The extra effort and time you put into this can only be applauded. It's one sentence in this video, so I think a lot of people might not realize how beast you are for not letting that drag you down or skip video's. Utter respect for all your efforts!

[@mst3rmindd]

Very well done. I for one, appreciated the talking and walk-through because most people just show the clip of their lap and a quick setup shot. I learned quite a bit from you taking the time. Thanks!

[@bigalexg]

Thanks! Really hoping these guides will help me out. Despite more practice hours than I care to divulge I hit a wall (at about %90 AI) and just can not figure out how the good drivers are getting several seconds more out of the laps at every track (at least several) than I can do even on my best laps. Maybe I just suck and will always suck or maybe like most things in life the right knowledge and some hard work will pay off and I can at least start to make some progress past the wall I hit. I like how you try to break it down to a step by step process. Now to see if that actually helps this broken and demoralized man make some better laps! Liked and subscribed!

[@SimracingPopometer]

Thats a way to put it man :D

[@jayjanz1893]

Freaking awesome video and detailed race line explanation! Way to go...

[@untrainedprofessionals2374]

Just found your videos. This will help in more ways than you may know. Understand how some else sees a circuit and explains how they do a lap is invaluable. Thankyou.

[@ruffcutt7630]

"Let's raise the speed a little".. I can't even get near that time trying my hardest lol

[@jamesmiddleton8335]

So, what i have noticed when watching this side by side with my 2:19.7 best, u turn your wheel way more than i do, i never take mine last 90 degrees, you take yours to 180 often, u are always either accelerating or decelerating, i tend to hold my speed through the longer corners, thirdly your line through the exit of turn 5 into turn 6 (if u could eau rouge and radion as two corners) is completely different, take more speed through the exit but u get on the throttle later to get a better entrace into turn 6, which makes more sense as you have a small straight afterwards to benefit from the better exit from turn 6. I will try these and see what it does to my lap times

[@SimracingPopometer]

good summary of very common differences I see during coaching!

[@simaddiction]

Good tutorial. Well done Nils. I could see clearly where I am over-driving the car.

[@SoVan1]

Awesome drivin skills Nils, I just discovered your channel and I enjoy the way you share those precious informations with us ! Fortunately, you don't sell your setups like others ;-)

[@SimracingPopometer]

I can't sell the ones used for competition, and those that I make public are not invested in enough to charge a prize ;)

[@SoVan1]

@@SimracingPopometer if you give your setup or not doesn't matter mate ! The important thing is that you teach us how to perform a good one. Chinese say "if you want to help someone, don't give him a fish but learn him how to catch one"

[@rafaeld0]

Thanks. Just discovered your videos, learnt a lot with the nice explanations. Thanks!

[@brw2110]

Thanks for the details Nils. I think I'm bottoming out at the front, with 60kg plus of fuel, through eau rouge in the 911ii. I was wondering what the scary but catchable wobbler was about. I'll look into bump range setting. Cheers.

[@ericpeterson4657]

You are a master, I need to get better at this sim this helps me understand alittle but more. I was just trying to figure out today what the splitter does, I never touch it and the ability to get more down force could help or hurt with oversteer in my setups.

[@Flea0Frusciante]

This is a great video, thanks! Especially the setup talking stuff is good. But I don't agree on increasing the bumpstop range to prevent bottoming out. I'd love to see more of this with other cars. As you see the likings in the other comments you really could get going with this.

[@SimracingPopometer]

thanks for the warm words. on the bumpstops: whatever i said in the video: of course you want to decrease the range, not increase it

[@gasixteenb11]

Nils you wouldn't believe how good this works on PS4. I'm planning to run it in 1hr Evaluation AOR race on 3/1/2021. I may stream it and will do some testing to let you know if i made any adjustments. It's a mandatory tire change with no refueling so I'll test further with race load. At least i don't have any grain and I'm quite happy with that. I qualified in P3 with my previous set with a 2:19s. Looking forward to a practice race versus the AI today or may run the practice server. Thanks for the video.

[@gasixteenb11]

Thanks for your inspirational work. I have noted your guides so far and wish i was easier for me in Helmet view to follow your recommended pace. Thanks a lot .

[@notdreadyet33]

Great guide. Can you explain why your Fast Dampers are so different on each side (around 6 min in), but the slow dampers are not?

[@Gigglezzz]

This is what I need learning how to.

[@Sp4Rk3x3]

Hey man! Thank you for this video. I would suggest you to try and commentate over a pre-recorded lap that you feel comfortable with and talk through it so you can pause, rewind etc. Back to practice and cheers!

[@SimracingPopometer]

I tried that on one of the McLaren spa videos I think! happy to hear your feedback. apart from that you're certainly right. there's just too much info and so few time

[@Ronco123]

Excellent stuff! I'm really struggling in SPA and your video is much of a help.

[@grahamemes7772]

Nice video thanks. I feel like on a good lap at Spa I am pretty much matching everything you do in this video (admittedly 2018 Bentley) except I am lapping in the 1.21s lol

[@matthewyoung4725]

I feel you. I have been pushing out solid consistent laps but im still 4 seconds off pole position. I really dont understand how you can makeup that much time.

[@SimracingPopometer]

show me your laps guys! :)

[@grahamemes7772]

@@SimracingPopometer thanks for the quick reply, I will do as soon as possible 🙂

[@matthewyoung4725]

@@SimracingPopometer Ill try and post it up later today. I only post my best lap.

[@grahamemes7772]

@@SimracingPopometer kzbin.info/www/bejne/i53EmX-roNB0aLM Here is a link to a video of one of my laps. Thanks in advance for any advice, its very kind of you to ofeer to take a look!

[@mrbungle83]

This is great, it'd be nice to revisit this since the 5 point tyre model and hear your thoughts.

[@SimracingPopometer]

Hey, I mentioned it in an earlier comment: Most cars were already fine with the curps on Spa. Only the exit of turn 1 would trigger the traction control too much. I don't think there are relevant differences. Tracks like Monza, Barcelona should see a bigger difference especially for the mid engined cars

[@abysss91]

I love the vid! Definitely helps when trying to learn to do better times. Can you make a video on how to analyze your laps with Motec? I can't seem to find any good tutorial on youtube and that would be really great!

[@SimracingPopometer]

I'll see what I can do. But this is certainly not easy and needs a little preparation. Also I have to admit that i definitely lack a lot of engineering knowledge to extract even more from there

[@abysss91]

@@SimracingPopometer I think that if you use it as it is and it helps you on any level, I am sure most of us don't need more than that. Thank you, I'll eagerly await your vid!

[@masteryourmind2760]

It would be awesome to hear it from a person like you what all the values in the setup really are for. Because in my opinion, the information on the right side isn't that helpful. Especially when it comes like to the different ECU maps or brake pads. Definitely liked all the explaining of how to do things. Unfortunaly, I just have two thumbs to hold up to you xD.

[@oktc68]

What an excellent video, really useful. Thanks.

[@future62]

Godly lap time... I will have to see what I can do on 2018 tarmac, thanks

[@theodorthfc1797]

Wish we could be as agressive on the curbs in PC 2 as one can be in ACC, then i deffo could do much better time :)

[@oktc68]

Get a proper sim. I started in PC, hopeless. Didn't have a clue what the car was doing. Woeful FFB and they actually simplified the tire model for PC2 (and completely murdered the game by PC3) If you're a diehard Madness Engine can why not try Ams2, many of Madcat Studios personnel migrate there and I think it will end up a pretty decent sim.

[@theodorthfc1797]

@@oktc68 i migrated to ACC but might have to try AMS 2

[@petermartin5197]

Hi got recommended to watch you yesterday, great content all round, just one question do your settings work the same on console or are these only for PC

[@SimracingPopometer]

i've never played the game on console. the physics should be the same apart from ignoring the air pressure changes with altitude. which means the setups should be the same. however the controller settings work a bit differently, as you cant use software outside of the game to change things. best to ask plays that actually use the console, potentially find them on discord

[@testdirver]

that was fast i will try this and see i can improve my slow 1:22 with the Porsche, btw can you upload your setup to accsetups.racing cheers

[@VinceSoLiD]

Great video! I just realized that your nickname is n1lyn, I remember watching your WR replay in LFS more than 10 years ago. Good to see LFS driver at this level in ACC.

[@SimracingPopometer]

haha, hey! still the best UI :)

[@VinceSoLiD]

I couldn't agree more... It's too bad that the updates were so delayed or never released (Scirocco...) Hope to see more videos like that one with settings explanation and a fast lap :)

[@kbsmithgaming9560]

Great video,Being a noob could you tell me what the "Tyre set" in the fuel and strategy menu stand for? The Compound of the rubber or amount or style of tire?

[@SimracingPopometer]

its the amount of tire sets. so you could in theory always use an old set. the idea behind that is that for a race weekend you can limit the amount of available tire sets and the have to use them a bit more efficiently!

[@kbsmithgaming9560]

Thank you so much for the response, I Love learning new Stuff and this Sim is a Ball,Much appreciated

[@pykeselslayer]

Awesome video, wondering if you could do a similar guide onn Silverstone? This was so damn helpful that

[@jesushuerta2713]

👋 just wanted to know how much the difference (seconds) between fast and optimum track is.... i mean at fast i was struggling to get a clean lap... and i got 2:19.6 as my best time (i think it could be better but just a little)... then i swithed to optimum and effortlessy i could do 2:18.2 (it could be much better for sure as i made a few mistakes like losing traccion, sliding etc) thanks for this video btw. It has really helped my a lot 😁

[@SimracingPopometer]

I'd say about 1s indeed, yes.

[@JesusIsGod222]

Wow thanks man for teaching us slow guys. I subscribe .

[@tomm_germany]

Meine absolute Bestzeit ist bei mir 2:20, aber 2:16 sind für mich unerreichbar. Normalerweise fahre ich in Spa 2:21 oder 2:22 , wenn ich versuche noch schneller zu fahren dann gibts bei mir regelmäßig einen Chrash oder ich fliege aus der Kurve, weil ich zu spät oder zu wenig gebremst habe. Und wenn ich den hinteren Flügel auf unter 7 stelle dann wird das Auto für mich unbeherrschbar und landet an der Leitplanke, alles schon probiert. Allerdings fahre ich immer mit dem Porsche 991 II GT3 aber beim Mercedes wirds auch nicht anders sein

[@SimracingPopometer]

Dran bleiben! :)

[@tomm_germany]

@@SimracingPopometer Ich habe die Streckenoberfläche auf Optimal geändert und die Lufttemperatur auf 18 Grad eingestellt, vielleicht lags daran, jetzt läuft es etwas besser zum ersten mal unter 2:20 gefahren. 2:19.782

[@petedandy3521]

@@tomm_germany hilft das dann bei rennen, ich meine, die werden doch nie mit optimaler oberfläche gefahren.

[@tomm_germany]

@@petedandy3521 Ein bischen was bringt es schon, so 1-2 Sekunden

[@JeyDeee89]

Eventuell lenkst du zu hektisch ein, dann kommt der Wagen immer in einen kleinen Drift. Das hörst du dann auch an den Reifen. Versuch mal so zart zu lenken wie möglich.

[@bigbaderek1978]

Is there a turning technique you use to "scrub off" speed or it just motor breaking?

[@SimracingPopometer]

I'd understand that as forcing the car into a slight understeer by either steering too much, or by simply going off throttle. the latter doesnt work in all cars though depending on differential, weight transfer, aero...

[@bigbaderek1978]

@@SimracingPopometer ty..i have heard the term a lot but never heard what it was or how to do it

[@MisTomis]

@@bigbaderek1978 What about trail braking ?

[@bigbaderek1978]

@@MisTomis trail braking is slowly pulling off the brakes while you are in the corner

[@ID1visor]

I use a t300rs and this car's steering isn't very communicative at least with the aggr set, I have no confidence in the front end, just no real sense of grip.

[@victorsnarskis789]

You do a great job you helped me with my setup

[@Moon_Pyramid]

thanks for explaining your setup and showing us how to dominate this track. What wheel are you using?

[@SimracingPopometer]

it was a fanatec clubsport v2.5 with a formula rim. (link is in most video descriptions) but i have updated to a direct drive by now (VRS wheel)

[@superjarri]

I noticed I keep the car in 3rd gear in a lot of turns when you go down to 2nd gear (13:37 I do all 3rd, 14:22 all 3rd, 14:33 in 3rd aswell) . For some reason I lose time when I downshift into 2nd but my fastest lap is 2:19:2. Do you think it's not a big issue or should I try to practice those turns with 2nd gear? Nice guide, keep the good work mate.

[@SimracingPopometer]

while the mercedes has a lot of torque even with low RPMs I feel you'd be loosing at least a bit from that. certainly not 2 or 3 seconds, but a tenth here and there just from the gear. there will be more "wrong" in your driving than that probably

[@superjarri]

@@SimracingPopometer oh there are lots of wrong things in my driving, you can bet on it. Thanks for the reply mate.

[@ifracing]

Do you think in time kunos will add an in depth explanation of all settings just like in ac?? By the way mate, awesome video.

[@SimracingPopometer]

I honestly have no idea what they plan, but I'm positive the game will keep increasing overall by the looks of their development pace

[@Yozzeus]

Can you do this for NSX at Spa ? I have a very unique driving style .( not the best in the world). I have not much speed at Eau Rouge,my car rear feels lighter than it should and I have to lift the throttle pretty much in every fast corner . I'm stuck at 2.20.550 lap time

[@SimracingPopometer]

I haven't driven it on Spa yet, but it was horrible on barcelona, too. Around 2 seconds slower than the lambo.the problem with the honda is the gearing. you have to always use the whole RPM range and shift up as late as possible and even then, the next gear will always be worse than the previous one.

[@SimracingPopometer]

hope it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX3PZqR3itiqla8&lc=UgyRK8iypuCKet-byK14AaABAg

[@pricioneros]

Nice driving, thanks for sharing. I've noticed some ppl have the delta time like "+0.000", but other ppl and myself have "'+0.00", is there a way to change it? Ive searched everywhere and i cant find it.

[@SimracingPopometer]

might just be old vs. new videos as there was a game patch

[@masteryourmind2760]

In other games, I have recognized this as well (on console) and it was due to the language of the system it has been set to. Although I'm not sure about this one.

[@3A--Axel]

very interesting thx Nils

[@SimracingPopometer]

good performance in Spa ;)

[@3A--Axel]

@@SimracingPopometer thanks ;)

[@nkosinathimadlala1408]

Im not a fan of spa but really loved it in F1 but on ACC i dont even practice there at all

[@kanazyr]

me 2, Spa and Monza are not good GT tracks, feels 2 slow driving around... it's way cooler to drive F1 cars on those tracks...

[@chasethelimit9142]

Hi. Thanks for great content @Sim Racing Popometer. Do you keep the same setup for AMG with the latest version ? Besides, what would be your approx. time now ?

[@SimracingPopometer]

I don't assume the changes to the tire model would affect laptime too much really since the Mercedes would eat the curps quite happily already on spa.

[@chasethelimit9142]

Sim Racing Popometer ok thanks ! I am sure your channel will grow huge. So Lexus around 17’x on your video would be slower than amg gt3.

[@channelvr1293]

LOL the times i made a video and lost all the footage AARRRCHHHH i know the feeling...... very frustrating... interesting video btw..... thanks.. got a sub 👍😉

[@MirhadNumic]

nice setup Nils thanks for that...I was able to drive high 2.19 prior low 2.21 with your setup...but when i use the setup in race mode with more then 10l I am not able to flat out eau rouge...any idee?

[@SimracingPopometer]

Yeah, the set is pretty old and the car might have changed since then. the setup might just not work anymore

[@jogb9515]

Thanks for the tutorial, crazy fast. Do you think it would be possible to run close to this time now using the standard Aggressive set up?

[@SimracingPopometer]

all depends on the temperature. not sure what the aggressive looks like these days but 16s are pretty normal in Q

[@jogb9515]

@@SimracingPopometer Thanks! I'm finding ACC daunting, just started but I'm 10+ seconds of the pace. I've been on iRacing much longer but can get within 1 or 2 seconds of the aliens. ACC has been a rude awakening.

[@SimracingPopometer]

I'm afraid thats simply down to you never driving against the aliens on iracing and that your gap would be larger if you would. Additionally track conditions are even more impactful on iR than on ACC and its hard to find comparable times. ACC is definitely the easier game.

[@jogb9515]

@@SimracingPopometer I've raced against some of the quickest in iRacing, and had some of the fastest weekly times (back before dynamic weather) in some of the smaller series, so for sure wasn't as far off as I am in ACC. I'll spend some time getting more familiar with it and then book a coaching session with you and hopefully find where the suckage is happening. Keep up the great tutorials.

[@AY-rt4bf]

I only reach 2:26 how the f

[@yorkstbd]

hahahahahahahah My record with lambo is 2:25 wtf is that

[@danielmiller6983]

Thanks man, I appreciate the explanation!!

[@arnopx6534]

nice video and great explanation. I have a question, has there been a change in the game? I applied your setup, pushed as hard and smooth as I can but I Can only manage 2.21 for some reason. when I compare the lap to your 2.16, I am similar on speed/gears in corners, some I could do better for sure but that will not make up 4/5 seconds.. The only difference which is obvious is that my speed at bottom of eau rouge is slightly lower then yours which makes me come at the top, raidillon exit around 238 kph. It really has me puzzled. any ideas?

[@SimracingPopometer]

The track became about a second slower, but the Porsche is down to 2:16.1 - so I can only assume it's you, sorry :) I offer coaching though if you're interested. Send a motec file and I can tell you if its coachable

[@arnopx6534]

@@SimracingPopometer lol, I was worried it was me. I'm sure I can find maybe a second or two but 2.16 seems impossible. I'll record a motec file and send it to you. I'm rather curious. because this is a track I know pretty well and where I can be fairly competitive in AC and PC2. Thx man!!

[@arnopx6534]

@@SimracingPopometer So I finally managed a 2.20.3. It seemed like a smooth lap. recorded the motec. How do I send it to you?

[@SimracingPopometer]

youll find my mail in the about section of the channel or post a link to some share hoster

[@jacohop]

Thank you! This is extremely helpful

[@TheGribou]

I need TO change the setup for the race or i can keep this setup for the race?

[@SimracingPopometer]

just use the aggressive setup for race and Q. only change the fuel load. they are not bad at all

[@philips6780]

Loving these videos, so i'm new to sim racing and trying to get a grip of everything when it comes to setting up the car. One thing i didn't quite understand was the wheel pressures. So you said you put them lower in hotlap, don't you want the pressure to be around 28psi? I don't really know the benefit of having them at that pressure but let's say in a normal race when tyrewear is off in beginner lobbies do you still want the pressure to be at 28 for maximum performance?

[@SimracingPopometer]

Hey! Welcome to our sport. Yes, in that game theres a clear benefit in grip levels when having the pressure somewhere between 27.5 and 28.2 or so. The last .x doesnt matter too much, just getting into that zone is important for the slick tires. You have to think: With temperature the air in the tire expands and that means more pressure builds. When the track is warmer, the tire gets warmer and the air inside demands more space which increases the pressure. And the opposite when the track gets colder. And you just have to lower or increase pressures depending on where you start from when the track changes. Generally the sun plays a big role for track temperatures. Early morning, when the angle is small, the track doesnt heat up as much, but in the early afternoon when the sun is pretty much straight down, the track is burning :)

[@philips6780]

@@SimracingPopometer Thank you so much for your reply! Yeah I understand the tyre-pressure builds as it gets warmer however didn't think too much about track temperatures and how it has a big impact on the temperature in the tyre so yeah that's something to keep in mind. I have been playing around a little with pressures and find that usually you put it somewhere around 25-27 depending on temperatures on the track i guess, just surprised you put them so low as 24 but i guess they'll then reach the sweetspot of as you said 27.5 - 28.2 in the hotlap session

[@SimracingPopometer]

in a hotlap session they reset every lap - so you need to make sure you have good pressure already early in the lap. but in a practice session with stable conditions for example you then need about 2 or 3 laps to reach the final pressure. 10°C difference on the track make roughly 0.5-0.8 psi difference. So if it gets 10°C warmer, you want to decrease pressures by 5-8 clicks and vice versa - roughly.

[@cylok2871]

hello - can you also share your in game and wheeel FFB stettings

[@SimracingPopometer]

join the discord, there's all the info you need I hope

[@Quazi-Moto]

Question for any and all: On the Aero setup screen, how important is the 'Front Aero variation' reading being at/close to zero %? Thanks in advance!

[@SimracingPopometer]

every car has a different range there where it works. some have 8-10, some -4. the 0 node is not "balanced" so to say

[@Quazi-Moto]

@@SimracingPopometer Big help, thanks. My mistake WAS thinking 0% was balanced.

[@peng9179]

@@SimracingPopometer Thank you for answering that.

[@Nitedontdie]

I know it's a really old video but can you tell me how to make your Delta show the thousandth's instead of just tenth/hundredths? TIA

[@SimracingPopometer]

you cannot. it was changed in the game. also the delta ist always wrong anyway :D

[@Nitedontdie]

@@SimracingPopometer just most of the time :( would be nice to have an accurate timing system but it is what it is, doesn't take anything away from the experience.

[@JifeLacket]

I'm curious what brake pad setup you like? I wasn't even aware of the friction coefficient differences/life of the pads until today! I tried pad #4 and for 20-30 min races they seem like the way to go, there's a noticeable difference over pad #2.

[@SimracingPopometer]

I'd go for pad 1 though now. they changed the logic once again and now pad 4 is a worn in pad 1 to test late don't behavior without having to drive a whole stint. wish they would write that in the tool tips

[@JifeLacket]

@@SimracingPopometer When did they change that? The most recent update on pads I can find is the Feb 4, 2020 update.

[@SimracingPopometer]

I don't really know. I just heard many people dying in races with pad 4 cause they just wouldnt do it anymore. I haven't made a proper test though, just forwarded what i heard

[@marcol6268]

Yesterday i drove a 90min Race on Spa, i used Pads 2 with the Ferrari, worked just fine. Tbh couldnt really feel the difference between 1 and 2, although i've never driven a 90min race with 1s. So i cant really compare. M8 of mine used 1s on the Porsche and they worked for him aswell. So seemingly they are atleast good enough for a 90min race.

[@hiems5647]

I don't get why I'm only able to get 2.21.xs, even after using this line..

[@anonino_sem_nome]

1. Brake early 2. Hit the gas early 3. Learn how to trail brake 4. Consistency wins races 5. Rake matters A LOT in a race car 6. Setup helps, but the magic isn't there

[@Alex_Z95]

same here :/

[@cbg1992]

Hi.That s corner 13:20~ i can see you changed to 6th gear and you reach 245 but it goes down bit after that. Is that because you release throttle bit or just because its hill?

[@SimracingPopometer]

you can barely walk up that hill and the car really has some change of direction through there. cornering always costs speed - no lift

[@georgesfarah6596]

Do you think driving with Bumper view makes you slower, compared to cockpit? Thx

[@SimracingPopometer]

its just about getting used to. there's no reason why this would cost laptime. but it for sure changes the level of immersion

[@schleifjunkies]

Real good video the only i See what Cost u maybe half a Second is how u Drive Double gauche this Double corner is one of the best examples why „Slow in fast out“ Works great. Try to stay 10-15 Meters longer on the right side and turn into the corner with Little trailbrake for having grip on the front so After First apex u can Go flatout. Ur Speed in the middle of this Double corner will be 20 KM more than Ur actual Speed that i see. Only a tip not criticism. Keep on track. Cheers

[@SimracingPopometer]

Willing to accept half a tenth, not half a second ;)

[@schleifjunkies]

Sim Racing Popometer Don't get me wrong, you make a good round, I just observed your speed on the right curb after the first apex, there I have a speed checkpoint for me (my speed there around 192 if i get optimal 194, urs 178) and then a second one at the end of the 2nd left. I noticed that you are about 15km slower than me there. Sorry my english is not my mother tongue :)

[@SimracingPopometer]

are we talking about pouhon? in that case, just gimme a replay or even better: motec data and we can make a proper comparison of that section

[@malikmartin]

Thanks

[@frederickt6052]

At 15:38 when I lift throttle going through Eau Rouge, I get massive oversteer using aggressive setup in AMG gt3. Why is your car so stable even when u lift?

[@SimracingPopometer]

Different setup, different patch of the game, heck even the old 2015 Mercedes instead of the 2020 one. Also you just focus on the throttle, but there's also sequence of events to look at. E.g. when the input on the steering wheel happens

[@marcol6268]

Under the newest patch / physics update (since this video is a bit "older"): What is considered a good time at spa? Im capable of driving 2:19s middish, but im not sure wether this is like really ok, or the straight opposite. In other words: 2:16 is nevertheless a sick time, but is it sicker now or then?

[@SimracingPopometer]

2:16s are still possible. the track might have gotten slower by half a second roughly

[@marcol6268]

@@SimracingPopometer Okay Thank you. Then i gotta start doing Setups.

[@SimracingPopometer]

You can, but you should only do small changes. The stock setups are good for 2:17 at least. You're better of focusing your time on driving with that kind of gap still. Once you are reaching the limit of the setup, start tweaking it. For now just make sure pressures are correct and set TC and ABS to levels that work for you. That's about it.

[@marcol6268]

@@SimracingPopometer Okay but let me question this: Saying 2:17 are possible still with stock setup, implies agressive + merc? Or is it more or less possible with any car? Im just asking because you cannot denie the fact that some cars work better on some tracks than others. Meaning maybe its just possible for the merc and for others not or vis versa. Or would you say that in general Spa is fairly even track for all cars?

[@marcol6268]

PS: Im just asking this because i want to know on what end of the scale the merc is working laptime whise, so i can better judge the time that needs to be achieved (yes 2:17). Not sugar coating my own performance, inf fact the straight opposite: I just wanna know how good my time is compared to others and by that I also mean to other cars. Maybe a mid 2:17 with the merc on spa is better as with the audi, or its worse, ....etc...

[@rkoburakevo5596]

I just cant break late like u at last chicane , i think it return me like - 1 sec

[@kratoz_858]

Watch your replay, take note of the input lag of your monitor and your equipment. With that, you can brake earlier and you can match his raking points on his video. 👍

[@rkoburakevo5596]

@@kratoz_858 thanks

[@TobinLeigh]

Just found your channel Nils, nice content! 👍

[@SimracingPopometer]

thanks man! you're all transition to proper sims now? :)

[@TobinLeigh]

@@SimracingPopometer looks like it 😂

[@bandit4720]

Hi I come from f1 cod and 2 years of iracing ,I can't se any one adjusting the caster ? I often on iracing have the caster on 6.7 to 7.5 it often gives more rotation in the low speed corner and mid speed corner .is that only in iracing and shall I forget setups from iracing and start from 0 in acc ? Thanks for a good video ,

[@SimracingPopometer]

start from zero. some cars in ACC have built in ackermann (no idea which really), so you don't need as much caster to keep camber in the corners. but its car by car and needs testing each time.

[@Cagefighter]

I don't know how you do those times, I can only just break 2: 20 🤔

[@SimracingPopometer]

The 2019 tarmac is a little slower than the 2018 version - about one second. So comparing with this "old" 2018 videos might be a bit misleading

[@TheHelix123]

What you can do 2minutes 20seconds?? I can only do 2minutes 26seconds. Its like am I even playing the same game as you guys??

[@Matheus-nt5vv]

@@TheHelix123 I did 2:21 with bentley agressive setup, we need to improve both setup and driving for a time like Nils

[@valentinleclerc]

Hi Nils ! I've got a question for you : is your settings and advices are available for Assetto Corsa ? or many of your advices are based on ACC cause of the track, the car and the settings

[@SimracingPopometer]

i mean, all sims want to adhere to real physics. im just not sure they all do ;)

[@errol6788]

I second that Thomas.

[@punishunext5148]

What program do you use to get that Load/save screen for setups?

[@SimracingPopometer]

uhm, this just might be an older version of the game?

[@punishunext5148]

@@SimracingPopometer ok, thanks. I just got into all of this so my version is the newest for sure and I never saw the older ones. Thanks, Nils. Love your driving

[@SimracingPopometer]

yeah i really forgot it ever looked like this :D

[@giannisweightlifting3996]

Great lap. When you downshifting, you also press the gas pedal a bit? Green throttle seems to go up a Little bit in every downshifting? Is that heel and toe u using?

[@SimracingPopometer]

modern gt cars do that on their own to match rpm

[@bintang7560]

superb, thanks so much!

[@AntaresSQ01]

Idk how i'm so bad, i can take eau rouge flat out in 5th, accelerate much sooner through pouhon and go flat through blanchimont whilst not messing up and still only get 2:20s lol this guy makes a bunch of mistakes and gets a 2:18. Maybe the merc is just that much better than the V8 Vantage lol

[@SimracingPopometer]

with the current patch it seems the V8 vantage is faster than the Mercedes even - but we're talking tenths here, not seconds

[@inodew6178]

Great coaching in my favorite sim game at my fav track Spa. And the lap time is very quick. Do you have good set up at Spa for porsche gt3r 2 2019?

[@SimracingPopometer]

im not into the porsche very much im afraid and Spa is particularly tricky in it as well

[@inodew6178]

@@SimracingPopometer ok no problem. Anyway, I didn't know ACC is so realistic until I watch your vlog. Keep make good vlog.

[@Drnken229]

@@SimracingPopometer As a complete newcomer to Sim Racing, after having issues with each car I wanted to try, I checked which would be the best to get deeply into as a first.. Porsche 2 it was... did very great but my biggest issue is slight oversteering out of corners and I cant get rid of it XD

[@cluelessgod97]

Thanks mate great help!

[@l1nussimracing981]

you just do a first normal lap - 02:18.something !!! I mean WTF the best I can manage on an absolut clean lap would be just about under the 02:21 mark...

[@SimracingPopometer]

keep going - its gonna come to you :)

You are the MAN!!! I watched a video and it was saying you should make brake bias like this; -front engine 64-65 middle engine 55-57 ı dont remember porsche xD- But ı dont feel nice about this For example when i drive bmw i raise the brake bias like %5 and it couses a lot looonger breaking distances. What should i do? I mean should i use standart aggresive setup brake bias's ?? sorry for my bad language xD

[@SimracingPopometer]

usually always further back than what the aggressive preset has. so far until you get oversteer on the brakes basically

[@ihababbas9863]

Hi, what are your PC specs please? And are they good for ACC online racing?

[@SimracingPopometer]

AMD 2700x, 32gb ram, 1070 gtx. fine for the game, but if you want to max out on all settings with high hps and potentially tripple screens, you might want a little more than that

[@MSFerrari248F1]

So what are the ideal pressures for a race?

[@SimracingPopometer]

that always really depends on track temperature and how track temperature develops through a race. if the timescale is accelerated for example the track will change more quickly and the tires will have too much or too few pressure

[@MSFerrari248F1]

Sim Racing Popometer thanks. What about if track temp stayed constant at 30c air and 40 track? What would you personally set that to?

[@SimracingPopometer]

It's impossible to give a definitive answer. You will have to take your setup, drive 3 laps, go back to the pits and check the pressure values. then you add or decrease exactly as many PSI as are missing to 28.0 or are above 28.0 for every tire. Then you will have to do 3 laps again, and because the balance might change now with the correct pressures, the pressures can be off again a little, so you need to adjust once more in the pits and then you should be fine.

[@MSFerrari248F1]

@@SimracingPopometer thanks again. I'll give that a shot then. Subbed for more ACC content.

[@RiesLP]

If you look at the tyre app there are 3 bars for each tyre. The length of the middle bar changes according to the tyre pressure. If the middle bar had the same length then the two outer bars, that's when you have optimal tyre pressure. You can easily test it by puttung to much pressure in and then just stand still with the car, watching the pressure drop and keeping an eye on the bars. Note: Front and rear optimal pressures may be different

[@roly5250]

Thanks a lot Nils 😘👍. 👍👋🇨🇭

[@SimracingPopometer]

My pleasure 😊

[@ZbladeVX]

Thank you!

[@tosb4253]

Hi Nils, it is real an old version of ACC, of course. did the times got slower until now (version 1.5...) , do u know sth about that? :) and great stuff ur offering here!

[@SimracingPopometer]

16's all cars should be able to do still

[@tosb4253]

Ok im atm at 2.18 😅

[@Sparx63]

:D. Mercedes AMG GT3 is clasified as having an engine in middle.

[@TheHelix123]

264 kmph?? How do all you guys make it accelerate so fast. I use the Aggressive setup. Bloody jardier still touches 260plus even after new update.

[@SimracingPopometer]

It's all about a compromise on Spa. You have to be flat out through Eau Rouge. This gains you more speed over the straight than having to lift in Eau Rouge but having higher top end speed. So the trade-off is between downforce and low drag. As always (:

[@TheHelix123]

@@SimracingPopometer guess I'll add a little more rear aero or I'll go flying into the wall hahaha.peace

[@stevenirish6160]

thank you

[@张煜权煜权]

can i buy ur setup for every acc track？i really like ur setup。

[@skull6740]

JACKZ? didn't know you were simracing Great video tho

[@SimracingPopometer]

Never seen him do simracing in the office. Also didn't know we look alike ;)

[@skull6740]

@@SimracingPopometer I'd say you're twins if I was looking with both eyes closed

[@DJeb86]

Very nice, i subscribe to your channel.

[@SimracingPopometer]

cheers!

[@JorgeSantosM]

570 / 5000 Hi Nils, i'm very fond of you videos that I regularly review, as a training session ..., although i'm always a long way from your times ... although I am a rookie; in SPA I have already used your setups on the M6 and Aston, with no adaptation problems. But in my favorite car, the AMG, it is very difficult to control it, because the front of the car ... has a will of its own ... and runs away a lot. Doing the Raidillion is almost impossible ... if I go in 5th I will stop at the forest. Before forgetting AMG, and returning to Aston :( I would like to have your opinion on what may be happening. Tks.

[@SimracingPopometer]

thats just very difficult to answer from here. In the end eau rouge is about downforce and downforce balance. The mercedes does not dive (anti dive system). But there are sure more ways to make it behave badly than I could cover in a comment.

[@eboz3213]

On P4 the setups won’t save is anyone having that problem

[@mamamia6513]

And here im trying to figure out how to control the car with a controller :D Irony .

[@mamamia6513]

"wHy aRe yOU PlaYInG wiTH a COntROLlER iTs a SiM GaMeEe."

[@SimracingPopometer]

just hard to be competitive, not everyone has the space and money to get full simracing equipment

[@fns58]

Hey Nils, I see you keep having serious FFB clipping in almost every corner as reported by the game graph. Is that not bad for the quality of the information felt throught the steering wheel? EDIT: Also, of course as always, thank you very much for all these super informative videos!

[@SimracingPopometer]

yes, but this video is old.