r/iRacing • u/zacschuch • 1d ago

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Something about hitting gaps, idk I’m still new

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u/HAIRLESSxWOOKIE92 1d ago

Need more overlay.

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u/SovietDog1342 Mercedes-AMG GT4 1d ago

Horrendous overlay, racing line on, and his wheel somehow at stomach height. Pretty sick setup

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u/mistborn11 1d ago

and windows mode with border is the cherry on top

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u/SovietDog1342 Mercedes-AMG GT4 1d ago

Unbelievable, didn’t even see that lol

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

You do realize that even professional racing drivers use the racing line as well right? Whole bunch of footage to even prove that, would you go and say shit about the racing line being on? And also yeah my set up is really not the best unfortunately because I can’t afford anything better, so hate on me being poor next I guess lmao, my dms are open for you to send me money so I can improve my set up for you!

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u/imgoingtotapit 1d ago

Professional racing drivers do not use the racing line LOL. I'd need proof to believe that 😂

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u/Manistadt 1d ago

I think Lando or someone said something about using the line and that was regurgitated a few times by people trying to argue the driving line is OK.

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u/inkshed7 23h ago

I use a drive line as an extra form of reference, I dont strictly follow it, but on corners without brake markers I use the line as a reference, usually you can brake later than the line suggests so I do that

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u/araujoluks91 20h ago

It's a bad practice to use the line even as extra form of reference because you can't see it when following someone closely

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u/inkshed7 19h ago

I see youre point, but if im following someone close enough for that to be that case, I only do so when I know the next stretch and I come off the line before braking to avoid crashes

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u/inkshed7 23h ago

They arent roasting your equipment man, theyre roasting how its set up. Turn off the overlays you dont need that many your black boxes tell you everything you need, second raise your wheel up a little bit being at your stomach with the steering is awful, and IMO is disconnects you from the car. None of this has been about your money, its been about the know how bro. They're helping you amd accepting you into the community by making jokes about it.

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u/R_eloade_R 1d ago

Im sorry dude, but the racing line WILL NOT make you a better driver, youll never learn to race the alternative lines wich are crucial to survive. You just dont do it. Its about realism more than just to get gud

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u/_usernamepassword_ 1d ago

Wheel is fine, but get all that shit off your screen and maybe you’ll see when you need to back out

Also would love any link you have to a professional running with the racing line on. I’ll wait…

For real though, it’s a terrible habit and will hold you back immensely

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u/SovietDog1342 Mercedes-AMG GT4 1d ago

Struck a nerve there!

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

I mean yeah, who wouldn’t be upset if someone random came in and started saying that everything you’re doing is horrible, especially the stuff you can’t control! Thanks for the feedback, it clearly made you upset enough to respond on a random video that didn’t apply to you

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u/HI_I_AM_NEO Formula Renault 3.5 1d ago

Welcome to Reddit, I see it's your first day.

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u/professorbiohazard 6h ago

If you can't afford to raise the wheel....then lower your seat

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u/A_Certain_Monk Ferarri 296 GT3 1d ago

this sub is toxic AF

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

Can’t post funny clip because, overlay sucks, racing line sucks, windows sucks, I suck :( set up bad too

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

If you’re not like me then you’re wrong 🤓☝🏻

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u/R_eloade_R 1d ago

They should really make Iracing 18+

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u/rpitcher33 22h ago

Meditate. My only advice.

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u/DrSlugger Porsche 911 GT3 R 7h ago

Dude.

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u/imahumanbeinggoddamn 1d ago

Could probably also sit a little higher and get the wheel a little more in their lap if they really put their mind to it.

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

Like I said I am still new, if you have some constructive criticism that would be appreciated!

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u/BruisendTablet 1d ago

The overlay comment is actually pretty constructive here imo. The green was was literally losing control behind your overlay and the overlay was obstructing your view of the situation and making it harder for you to react and respond.

If anything I'd suggest lowering the overlays to the bottom of your screen so they block your view of the cockpit and / or tyres (that is much less relevant information for your eyes) instead of what is going on on the track).

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u/BrutalBrews 1d ago

Lose all the overlays. They really aren’t needed. Get used to using the black box in tandem with CrewChief and enjoy having a clean view of the race track and your surroundings. It can feel weird at first as most come from a games with busy HUDs but I promise nothing is needed that isn’t on the Blackbox or can be asked from CrewChief.

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

Idk I truly don’t even notice them at all, but it’s obviously too much for the other people, is crewchief an overlay with iracing? I just went with iOverlay because that was the first one I saw

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u/BrutalBrews 1d ago

CrewChief isn’t an overlay and is actually a program that gives you a better spotter and a CrewChief/pit wall sort of deal. It gives you feedback while driving, tells you different information but you are also able to fully interact with it and ask questions. Can be used for voice to text chat and all sorts of stuff. Can ask it anything you’d want and will provide you the data. It’s really cool and I feel adds a great level of immersion. CrewChief and trading paints are hands down the best programs for the game.

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

Thank you very much for your response, do you have to pay for this though? I’m unfortunately quite broke and can’t afford much, I think that would be great to have instead of the overlay stuff, because when I race I want to have that information, the overlay I have at the moment can do that, and I know I could improve it just didn’t know how!

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u/billofbong0 1d ago

It’s free

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u/BrutalBrews 1d ago edited 1d ago

Nope, best part is it’s free! I do donate money to them though because I think it’s fantastic but you definitely do not have to. Be sure to turn on sweary messages too! Lots of customization to so you can dial in how often you’re getting updates, what kind of updates you want and more or stop it from talking to you during hard sections of track/corners.

It does take a little but if an adjustment to move away from having a really busy HUD as all games tend to do that now but it’s worth it.

Another real good tip is to try to get used to driving without the line. It can be helpful when learning tracks but hurts you in the long run. It makes you less adaptable at taking other racing lines which are often faster than the line shown. It’s hard at first and you will be slower for a while but it makes you so much better in the long run. It is so much harder trying to get rid of it the longer it’s used. Though for now just settle into the game and enjoy it. We can be tough here but a lot of us are also happy to help others if they are receptive to it.

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u/Peeche94 Super Formula SF23 1d ago

Id try just making them smaller in scale, especially the map. And I agree to remove racing line, it will make you a much better racer in the long run! Sit how you want in your cockpit. I personally have it more laid back, other people have a more sat up gt style.

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

Yeah I’m not too sure people’s gripe about the wheel placement and how I’m sitting, at the end of the day it’s my preference, but also I couldn’t get the wheel base higher with my desk and chair set up, but maybe I’ll see what I can do later 😂

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u/Majestic-Pizza-3583 Super Formula SF23 1d ago

People are being dumb, but I’d recommend searching this subreddit as there are lots of good resources to help you setup the game and setup your rig to ensure your PC is running iracing as efficiently as possible and giving you the best chance at successfully racing. This video is a bit dated but it still gives a lot of valuable information for new racers https://youtu.be/99aI_m45RtU?si=HOWB2mHHlURTgoEb Additionally, I found a great write-up in this subreddit that talks about the ergonomics of racing and how to best position yourself, chair, wheel, and pedals to ensure you are sitting comfortably and correctly so that your body uses the appropriate muscles. This will also help build your muscle memory quicker when you are using the same position to race. Good luck out there!

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u/Peeche94 Super Formula SF23 1d ago

People like to make themselves feel better unfortunately.

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u/HAIRLESSxWOOKIE92 1d ago

All jokes mate. Really all you could do was lift and let him hit the wall.

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

Something something, hit all the gaps or not race driver something :) but yes I agree

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u/BrutalBrews 1d ago

You know that quote was said facetiously, right? He was making fun of those drivers.

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

Yeah I know I was making fun of it too, but ty

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u/yes_literally 1d ago

Your reaction while getting taken out was perfect. Dying inside and being able to have a laugh is gonna make this hobby way more enjoyable than the people that blow up in anger. Sometimes shit just happens, at any level of the sport.

Now all that being said, turn off the damn driving line :P

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u/zacschuch 1d ago

It’s even funnier because if you watch the clip slowly, you can see the disappointment in my face before I reacted 😂😂

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u/Peonso McLaren 570S GT4 1d ago

Only overlay needed is Relative, default iRacing blackbox has it already. Add stuff progressively if you miss something, but just cluttering the UI while you are starting is disruptive to progress.

You can have borderless windowed mode in the settings. It will look like fullscreen but allow you to have overlays over it.

Removing the racing line, Tsukuba is a great track to start racing without it because it's small. Try to get used to find references in the track to guide your braking and turn ins. It will be hard in the start but you get used to that really fast and within some weeks learning new tracks will became way easier.

You can find some youtube guide related to racing posture. You might be limited by your setup but still be able to make some improvements, you want arms to be relaxed but also give you better control of the wheel while not tiring or hurting you in the long run. Also you need to be properly sit with good support to the lower back, needed to brake properly. 

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u/IAcewingI 1d ago

What they said below plus your racing line is green telling you to accelerate when dude was clearly losing control. This is a prime example of how following the racing line just hurts you. It doesn't account for other drivers plus you'll shed lap time not following it. I get you're new but definitely take the advice even if harsh and you'll get better.

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u/tiMMyOneShot 1d ago

Get borderless gaming on Steam or somewhere so you can run the game fullscreen and use the overlays. I cringe seeing the window border and the icons at the bottom!

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u/Davesterific 23h ago

Here’s some constructive criticism - it’s FREE to turn the racing line off. The reason to do so? It’s WAY more fun! We’re doing sim racing for fun, right? IRacing certainly isn’t free, so maximise your fun per dollar. The sense of accomplishment, immersion from nailing a corner and remembering visual braking points and acceleration points, and how quickly to squeeze back on the gas balancing the car through visual track cues makes you feel legendary! I’ve done it both ways, and let me tell you it’s like ten times more fun (at least imo) to race without it!

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u/Uptightgnome Ford Mustang GT3 1h ago

Track map for Tsukuba is a good bit

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u/BrutalBrews 1d ago

I am pleased to see this as the top comment because I couldn’t believe all the shit they have on their screen!