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Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

FISHTAILING

Struggling with S-turns in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec? Learn how to adjust your car's suspension, downforce, LSD, and tires to achieve perfect fishtailing and nail those tricky corners.

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Struggling with S-turns in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec? Learn how to adjust your car's suspension, downforce, LSD, and tires to achieve perfect fishtailing and nail those tricky corners.

Alright, so you're trying to get your car to really snap into those S-turns in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, but the rear end is plowing wide instead of following through? It's a common issue, but totally fixable with a few tweaks. Let's get that tail sliding just right!

Walkthrough
  1. 1

    Adjust Spring Rates: First off, try lowering the spring rate just a touch up front. Then, stiffen it up a little in the rear. This helps balance the car's reaction.

  2. 2

    Tweak Downforce: If your car has adjustable downforce parameters, add a bit more up front and reduce it in the back. This encourages the front to grip better.

  3. 3

    Modify LSD Acceleration: Lower your LSD's accelerating value. The goal here is to make the front end bite a bit more and the rear end a little less. Normally, your car's rear has more grip than the front (especially if it's a front-wheel-drive car), but these adjustments can help bring it closer to a neutral balance.

  4. 4

    Experiment with Tire Compounds: This is one people often overlook! If you want the front to grip harder and help the tail snap around more, try running a slightly less grippy tire compound on the rear. Yes, tire wear will eventually become a factor, but if you're fishtailing through turns, the rears should wear down about as fast as the fronts anyway.

Tips
  • The main idea behind these adjustments is to get the front of the car to 'bite' into the turn more effectively, allowing the rear to follow more dynamically.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with small changes first. You might find a perfect balance with just a slight alteration to one setting.
  • Keep an eye on tire wear, especially if you're running very soft compounds. You might need to pit more often, but the improved cornering speed could be worth it.

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