This Is Meant For Rookies?! | iRacing BMW M2 at Circuit de Lédenon

[@longtiem7517]

7:21 the reason why the car is so easy to lose after one spin or slide is that the tires heat up a ton from the friction from the first slide. That heat stays in the tire for a few turns. If they're too hot they won't grip as well and you'll lose the car again. Gotta sorta "chill" for a few turns after a slide

[@underSTATEDexcellence]

Laguna Seca is insane with the gravel, it’s everywhere I was still seeing gravel in the post race shower. EDIT: Oh and your F1 channel is by far one of my Favs. Glad to see your on iRacing hopefully we run into each other out there.(well not run into literally)

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Haha it is a mess isn't. Thanks a lot mate, say hi if you see me in a race!

[@ericforster2970]

Deck chair = immediate subscribe

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Real recognise real

[@EdwinDover]

Good race, nice video! I personally like the new M2, it is faster than the Miata but not by much so a good step toward GT4 class. It felt tall for sure and it took an age to slow itself down but at least I didn't have as much tail wagging as you!

[@Deckchair_Racing]

It got a lot better after this race haha. It just took a lot of adjusting from the Mazda

[@SprawlRacer]

Wild first lap! I think this car is probably the best for rookies that want to progress to GT3's. I love the Miata but it's very unique in how it drives.

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Couldn't agree more! It's just going to be a very sharp learning curve for them!

[@Ash-um8er]

6:45, you overheated your front left on the first spin which is why the second spin occurred, gotta be mindful of your tyres after having a dicey corner/spin

[@MotoBennyPNW]

They added blink to the skill tree on the M2!

[@Deckchair_Racing]

I know people were complaining about the GTP being unrealistic but this is just rediculous!

[@daviczemi6615]

Love your chanell and your videos! I started playing iRacing too not long time ago so thats nice to see a perspective and races which looks moreless like mine also you seem like I cool person!

[@Deckchair_Racing]

@daviczemi6615 Thanks a lot. There are a lot of top 1% people out there to watch so it's nice to add some perspective

[@ragg6]

remember slow in-fast out

[@racerguy6979]

My personal experience in any car is if your turning the wheel half a turn your not braking right. Especially rookie cars most time you hardly have to turn the wheel. Not sure on your set up but the brake pedal upgrade is by far the most important. Iracing is very addicting lol

[@mrmidnight32]

This feel better or worse than the GR’s? I expect these to handle like shit like the GR series and have horrible TC to

[@slpbasketballer9]

Love the overlay. Great addition!

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Glad you like it!

[@greg_takacs]

First time viewer so I have no idea what you've been driving up to this point but I did a season in GT4 BMW M4 and another season in IMSA with a Porsche GT3R so this little M2 is the perfect little pocket rocket compared to those two cars. It turns on a dime, has decent power for what it is and it's a lot more controlled and balanced than the soapbox MX5. I love the GTR3 and I have the most seat time in that car but this is definitely a ton of fun.

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Haven't tried those yet. I have driven a lot of Mazda, which i have loved, but this is way removed from that. I did a few more races after this one and actually really started to enjoy it and click with it

[@greg_takacs]

@Deckchair_Racing sure, compared to the MX5 the M2 will feel like a fat hog. Compared to a Porsche GT3 or the Ferrari 296 it's a flickable toy. Once you move up to the more powerful cars, your perspective will change on how this M2 really drives. I kind of wish I could experience the M2 without the GT3/4 familiarity I already have and come in as a rookie or an MX-5 only driver to it.

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Yeh I'm looking forward to trying a load of new stuff in the new season including the GT4/3 series

[@93cutty]

I hopped on this car when it released and it's fun but suuuper sketchy. These rookie races are phenominal lol. I managed to get pole for a race and I just kept trying to put time between me and everyone. Going through the lapped traffic wasn't fun but it'll keep you on your toes!

[@Deckchair_Racing]

@@93cutty yeh I've actually started loving it. Can't wait for some official races

[@w201-og]

Nice overlay mate :D Think its the great car addition to the base content. MX5 getting old I sometimes let go of throttle when upshifting not to unsettle the car. For just a split second

[@Deckchair_Racing]

I'm glad the overlay is an improvement! I have definitely been doing that lift on up shift since I made the video which has made it much better

[@elibond6777]

@ 12:38 my reply to that would be. Have you tried the formula Vee?? Every time you let off that throttle that thing wanna spin😂😂

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Oh don't worry, I have haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXvXkoGOqNWMhdk

[@samgrepne7921]

As a fellow rickety desk and desk chair iracer, this is great

[@Deckchair_Racing]

I'm surprised by how big a community of us there is!

[@FeX1411]

I agree it is a boat. This car is sliding all over, oversteering every little corner and the TCS kicks power… man

[@th3master]

What program you use for overlays ? Is it Race Labs?

[@Deckchair_Racing]

No, it is just the free version of iOverlay

[@Jack96993]

I find you have to be super smooth to help eliminate it's trailing throttle oversteer Also this car doesn't like to rotate much when you lift off the throttle for some reason

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Yeh I found that as well with turning without the throttle. I got in the habit of just giving it a little throttle all the time after this race

[@onamission8397]

Hi George I don't know how I found your channel but I'm glad I did. Loving the vids and seeing what's its like in lower rankings wish I had pc but till then im playing gt7 and acc on my ps4 with my trusty controller.😢

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Glad you like them! Hopefully we'll see you on track soon

[@macdaddy5981]

Drives like a yacht moves like a jetski

[@Deckchair_Racing]

@macdaddy5981 Haha Honestly, that's being polite. Drives like an oil tanker, moves like a freight train would be closer

[@hughoreillyy]

I want to like this car but I find it so tough compared to the MX5 haha. I agree it feels like a boat

[@Deckchair_Racing]

I think it definitely gets better the more you use it but you're right, it is completely different to the Mazda!

[@jamalmahroof3298]

Slow down earlier than you think and use a gear higher than you think. It likes lower rpm, has more torque

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Definitely finding both those things the more I drive it. Starting to really love it now actually

[@brockstar1461]

I am not good around this track. I cannot get the blind corner right. I always turn in too early or too late and I struggle with finding any kind of braking references with other corners.

[@Deckchair_Racing]

I did a video from a race of my driving the Formula Vee round it and that wasn't to bad but that car actually turns, unlike the M2!

[@SergejGrabun]

I want to say so many things, but I will just do TLDR version of those :) Google: circle of traction (to address your comment of it not turning). Also: weight transfer - cars like this really feels it (same as Mazda to an extend, but even more, because of weight) Regarding future ahead in relation to the difficulty: do Audi GTO, do Ford Mustang Super Car (new one or legacy). You will see what is difficult :D Then try Porsche Cup car :) Another one regarding turning: turn less degrees - burn less of your tires :) Come in to corner a bit slower, have better exit - it's always better then doing the opposite.

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Haha thanks a lot Sergej

[@zachowens1412]

I think the fixed setup sucks. I have found that braking earlier allows for better rotation and better corner exit.

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a go

[@JaegerLeo]

I was looking forward to this video lol try racing formula 1600 around Virginia, absolute carnage

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Gotta embrace the chaos sometimes

[@JaegerLeo]

@@Deckchair_Racing Btw according to reviews this car was supposed to be stable, but as a rookie this car is far from stable tbh

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Haha that's hilarious. I think I said it in the video but I was chatting to a guy in a practice session who races them in real life and he said they were really similar. It just doesn't feel like a rookie suitable car at all. I'm hardly better than a rookie but it is tough to control

[@davidlocke5016]

Deffo not a rookie car but the same could be said for the 1600, your driving the BMW better than myself and am 3.2k irating.

[@MartianLivesMatter]

I just started racing the other day and have done 10 races in the formula ford. Just now I got my first win. Started pole but lost 1st on 2nd lap as went off track last corner but didn’t spin. Caught back up fairly fast and went for an overtake on 5th corner as had a lot more speed but he scared me and went off track but didn’t spin again! Eventually passed on the straight on 5th and held 1st last 2 laps. I’m fairly consistent high 1:33 low 1:34 atm.

[@Sethsimracing]

Is it bad taste that I absolutely love racing this car? 😂

[@The_MotoRebel]

I got top 5 in my first try with this car. Agreed the car is a pig to drive.. but still not too bad. I did even better in the new wet races with the GT86..

[@Deckchair_Racing]

It's a pig but it's a lot of fun. Congrats on the top 5!

[@nickstone3606]

hey george ive been sim racing for about 16 yrs now so if ya ever want some pointer give me a shout im not the fastest but plenty of experience great vids btw really fun

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Thanks a lot Nick. As a relative rookie I am always open to pointers!

[@DerkvanL]

Hard to drive car. It 's more like GT3, use brakes for extra rotation. I do hate the horrible cold brakes sound. But car is fun and challenging.

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Yeh, the brake sound is terrible, but otherwise, I have actually been loving it. I'm hoping to drive some more this weekend and maybe make another video with it

[@spatulaz]

Am I crazy or are you the F1 Reverse guy? I am 30 seconds in ...

[@Deckchair_Racing]

Nah, you're not crazy, i am indeed the F1Reverse guy! Good spot

[@spatulaz]

love the Mazdas keep it coming :)

[@MartianLivesMatter]

I feel like the GR86 would be more fun and better rookie car.

[@Deckchair_Racing]

It's going to teach people to drive more gently really quickly, but it will be rough for a lot of people

[@fullt400]

I don't think you have the knack of it yet. Keep after it.

[@Deckchair_Racing]

This was my first race with it. It has definitely gotten better since then. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@hbman23]

Nah. The car indeed sucks. At least I didn't pay for it to find that out.

[@DicholasRage]

Its easy to drive...just stop trying to be a streamer and just focus on racing.

[@jortm4075]

well, maybe he likes being a streamer?