Magicarp Motors

Simulator

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Sonoma Practice

Note: this assumes someone has already set up things for you

Look at this map: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonoma_Raceway#/media/File:Sonoma_Raceway_2024.svg]

  1. Open my laptop, windows pin is redacted, see discord
  2. Launch Assetto Corsa → Go to drive
  3. Hit hot lap
  4. Choose Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV
    1. (after 1 hr, switch to the Toyota Carina)
  5. Choose Sonoma WTCC (not rp layout) for track
  6. Start
  7. With the car on the screen/pit lane, hit the wheel in the top left to actually start racing.
  8. Hit the gas and go.
    1. Be sure to watch you MPH in corners, and listen for when the tires are squealing.

High level tips

  • hit your apex, and especially before another turn, consider aiming for late apexes. IE turn 2.1 into 2.2
  • be gentle with the steering, do not change the steering quickly this will upset the car
  • be gentle with getting on and off the gas/brakes. this will also upset the car

Hardware Setup

  • Make sure the eGPU is plugged in
  • Make sure the Fanatec is plugged in and on before Assetto Corsa is launched.

Install

Must haves:

  • https://assettocorsa.club/content-manager.html
    • You don’t need to use this as the launcher, but it will also install the Custom Shaders Patch along side, which will give you the out of bounds detection (I think?) which is important for practicing.
  • Fanatec App to get the drivers for the sim wheel and pedals
  • Assetto Corsa, purchased on steam
    • The first time you play, open up the controls menu and go through the wheel setup wizard
      • Be sure to read the instructions carefully. Do not release pedals until instructed to.
  • Track:
    • TODO link
  • Cars:

X1C + eGPU notes

If the eGPU is not detecting, do not start by installing the Nvidia App, start by installing the latest windows Nvidia GPU driver, and then hit the check box to install the App alongside.

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