Forza 4

[Eddie.]

Let me get this straight, because I'm living in the era of noob on FM4 it would seem.

You set the game to manual w/ clutch.

Set clutch to 'A' button.

Then don't use it? Surely this ruins the gearbox?!?

 

[Adamm.]

You do use it. You just press a at the same time as b or x.

 

[sofaboy]

no you do use it, but instead of lifting to change gear as you would in a real car you just keep the throttle planted.

 

[AK]

no you do use it, but instead of lifting to change gear as you would in a real car you just keep the throttle planted.

Do you?

Works in some cars.

I lift very briefly for gear changes.

 

[iain187]

On a pad, using the clutch is a small exploit. It allows you to flat shift, so you lose less speed than having the game clutch for you. The revs remain maxed and it lunges the car forward a little in the lower gears.

Run against a ghost who's doing it, and he'll be a car ahead in to the first corner.

It's just like using no clutch, you just press two buttons at once. Using it on a wheel is a f****ng nightmare though!

Just out of interest - is flat shifting the best way to go as fast as possible.

I'm pretty new to manual clutch but first impression felt like if you lift off, when you shift, the engine doesn't hit the limiter and you can get the power on quicker than just holding it down.


you's will know more than me though



I still think it's stupid to get an extra car length off your time they make you press 2 buttons to change gear instead of 1... there is no point in it what so ever

also just fyi hardcore mode is also silly :rasp:

 

[Eddie.]

How the hell do you press A and B (for example) and lift off briefly/brake for downshifts, all at the same time?

 

[Silent_Scone]

Ian knows the score

 

[AK]

How the hell do you press A and B (for example) and lift off briefly/brake for downshifts, all at the same time?

Because we've more than 2 fingers?

 

[Chris n nic]

How the hell do you press A and B (for example) and lift off briefly/brake for downshifts, all at the same time?

Its almost like heel toe...use the side of your thumb to roll on the a button and the gear up/down button...works really well and I don't think I could play without it now...and flat shifting seb? You noob x

 

[AK]

BECAUSE RACECAR GAME.

 

[Eddie.]

Because we've more than 2 fingers?

It was more the multitasking thing that was causing me cause for question. It's not a trait well known in men!

I'll have a dabble tonight if I get chance, if not, I'll carry on as I am because I don't give a s**t!

 

[Hixle]

How the hell do you press A and B (for example) and lift off briefly/brake for downshifts, all at the same time?

Practice

I've always used the clutch in 4, the first week of release I was killing all the gays off here at the start, until they became less homo and discovered the clutch.

I also don't see any benefit time wise from flat shifting compared to lifting off the throttle when using manual clutch. Full manual is SO much rewarding to play with too, plus clutch kicking and engine breaking can be helpful.

 

[Christopher]

no you do use it, but instead of lifting to change gear as you would in a real car you just keep the throttle planted.

Is that what you do?!

LOL. I think I'm right in saying that we all lift?

Otherwise you spike the revs and lose traction.

 

[Christopher]

Its almost like heel toe...use the side of your thumb to roll on the a button and the gear up/down button...works really well and I don't think I could play without it now...and flat shifting seb? You noob x

LOL.

Yep, that's a good way of explaining it. Same as I do.

Feels great blipping the throttle when downshifting and braking.

 

[AK]

Seb the ultra-n00b.

Accelerator on or off.

 

[Silent_Scone]

So later on right I'm going to try this and swear lots

 

[Christopher]

Try picking an Ultra Red 200 too. Should shave off a few minutes around the Ring.

 

[Silent_Scone]

I haven't played it in months! I just got excited about the news of the Porsche pack

 

[AK]

Rumour going about of a track in May too.

 

[DannyR]

The closest "Porsche" track would be Spa too

 

[iain187]

I really need to change the clutch to A so that I dont have to heel toe the clutch when I'm braking with the bottom of my finger pressing LB

 

[Adamm.]

Yeah I tried it on LB at first and its hard as f**k. Using it on A is much much easier I cant believe I didnt try it before.

 

[JoeyD]

I've still got mine as left bumper - have done since Forza 3. Feels more natural than the A button to me!

 

[Matt W]

Managed a 9:39. Have no idea how people are getting 9:24's!

 

[Hixle]

What we doing? Standard 200 around the ring? Will give it a go after work.

 

[Adamm.]

Yep standard 200s mate.

 

[DannyR]

Will have a go at this, I doubt I'll get a clean under 10mins!

 

[timps]

9:24 clean lap. Can definitely get in the teens but I'm too cautious when the lap is still clean.

 

[Infamous Nikko]

Perhaps we should get a new thread for this?

 

[Christopher]

Done.

 

[JJS1979]

Does anyone know the Juan pablo montoya time on this months 'king of the track' on rivals mode?

J

 

[z8jay]

Does anyone know the Juan pablo montoya time on this months 'king of the track' on rivals mode?

J

1:32 something last time i checked

 

[sneeks]

Season pass purchased. Now to play the game and try all these manual settings you guys seem to favour!

 

[Damo_Sport]

Hey how does one go about joining the cs club for forza?

All if anyone wants a race add me. My gamertag is bouncing slinky

 

[sneeks]

I'd also like to join the CS Forza Club.

 

[Adamm.]

Chris or AK need to invite you and you need to be on there friends list for them to invite you.

I would but I cant send the invites.

 

[Christopher]

Yeah, add me and I'll invite you to the club mate.

GT is: Manmoths

 

[iain187]

help me setup my car-


I have 2 front engine RWD cars - one has good handling but as soon as there is a bump in the road we have major issues
the other is mint apart from it understeers a little bit on turn in and under acceleration.

what settings do I need to change i have no idea!

 

[Christopher]

Short wheelbase cars converted to be RWD are a bad idea. They just go with little or no warning.

Even if you catch it, it'll more than likely spit you the other way when you do. Either than or you'll be really slow because you're always fighting it.

 

[200 Alex]

Managed a 9:39. Have no idea how people are getting 9:24's!

I did a 9.17.xxx its on the leaderboard, go have a look