Alright, so I spent the whole weekend messing around with F1 23, specifically trying to nail down a decent setup for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. It’s a tricky one, lots of fast corners and you gotta be precise.
First thing I did was jump into Time Trial mode. You know, get a feel for the track without worrying about other cars or strategy. I did a few laps with the default setup, just to get a baseline. It was okay, but the car felt a little sluggish turning in, and I was losing the rear a bit on corner exits.
So, I started tweaking. First, I messed with the Aerodynamics. I figured more downforce would help with the high-speed corners. I increased the front wing a bit and added a few clicks to the rear. This did help with stability, but it made the car feel a little too planted, like it didn’t want to rotate.
Next up was the Transmission. I didn’t really change anything about the differential adjustment on throttle or off throttle settings.
Then I focused on the Suspension Geometry. This is where things got interesting. I adjusted the camber and toe settings, trying to find that sweet spot. I found that by having a more aggressive camber in the front, I got better turn-in response.
After that, I moved on to the Suspension itself. I softened the front springs a tad and stiffened the rear. Also I adjusted the ride height, made the car lower than the default value. This gave me better balance through the corners, especially in those fast, sweeping turns.
Brakes were next. I didn’t want to change them too much to avoid sudden lock-ups. I only changed the brake pressure a little bit and moved the brake bias to adjust the brake distribution between front and rear.
Lastly, I tinkered with the Tyres. I thought the default value was acceptable, so I didn’t change anything.
After each change, I went back out on track and did a few more laps. It was a lot of trial and error, going back and forth, making small adjustments. It took a while, but I finally found a setup that I was happy with. The car felt more responsive, more stable, and I was able to push harder without losing control.
I managed to shave a good chunk of time off my initial laps. It wasn’t a record-breaking time or anything, but it was a personal best, and that’s what matters. It was a good feeling, knowing that all that tinkering paid off.
This whole process reminded me that setting up a car in these racing games is like a puzzle. You gotta find the right pieces and fit them together just right. It’s not easy, but it’s definitely satisfying when you get it right.
So yeah, that’s how I spent my weekend. Tinkering with car setups and trying to go faster around the Jeddah Street Circuit. Hope this gives you a bit of insight into the process. Maybe you can even try it yourself! Happy racing!
