How to interpret Inspection Results for a Part

[DoomRaider]

I have found it confusing from what I would have expected. A new part tends to have a solid gray bar. At some point, it appears that a green bar appears and reflects usage of that part. I assume the percentage means what percent of the part's useful life has been used. There is also a fraction listed... such as 12/30... again, I don't know whether this is the percent of the part that has been used or if it's the remaining life. Then their are percents over 100%, which doesn't make sense to me. If it's a part with a useful life of 100%, the part can't get better, right? Anyways, I don't think I'm able to determine accurately when a part needs to be replaced. It seems that if the bar is all green, it needs to be replaced. By the same token, if the bar is yellow or red, it should definitely be replaced. Anybody got this completely figured out.

[missingdigitgames]

I think we explain the logbook in the help tip that pops up when it unlocks but if not, we need to. I'll look into it.

On reading the logbook:
The fraction is number of race hours on the part (numerator) over expected service life of the part (denominator). That expected service life corresponds to the halfway point on the logbook bar. It is recommended you replace parts before this point and also make some strategic decisions based on the length of the race you intend to run. Under most circumstances, parts will not fail on their own until they pass the expected service life. Beyond that point, there is an increasing chance for mechanical failure. Parts can still be damaged by racing events so unsuspected age is not a guarantee of condition (age is not condition).

The colors: Freshly inspected parts have their age bar turn either green or red to display true condition. Red is a known failed part, green is a known good part. Once a part accrues new race hours, the bar turns grey because the condition is not known to a certainty, only the age.

When you first buy a car you don't know the age of the components, you can inspect parts to get that info. Newly installed parts are logged so anything you have service, you have logged the age of.

[VisibleDucts]

The game currently says "This help topic will be added later." for both the logbook and part inspection.

So finding this post was very helpful!

[Rafa Blattner]

I found this topic before writing a new one about the same thing... it's kinda old, but I guess it's still valid.

I have a part that shows, in green, "654 / 600 (109%)" and, If I understood correctly, that means that the part is new - ow newly installed - (green) but already worn beyond it's life expectancy (600 hours). Mecanical failure is now an increasing factor and I should be monitoring that. Is that right?

[Bobby]

Originally posted by Rafa Blattner:

I found this topic before writing a new one about the same thing... it's kinda old, but I guess it's still valid.

I have a part that shows, in green, "654 / 600 (109%)" and, If I understood correctly, that means that the part is new - ow newly installed - (green) but already worn beyond it's life expectancy (600 hours). Mecanical failure is now an increasing factor and I should be monitoring that. Is that right?

Click the ‘Wrench’ (next to the General Discussions) top of this page, then when the page open click the ‘Guide’ first left. There’s full description of parts (colour, wear etc) and building there.
I’m unfortunately on tablet not PC

[Rafa Blattner]

Originally posted by Bobby:

Originally posted by Rafa Blattner:

I found this topic before writing a new one about the same thing... it's kinda old, but I guess it's still valid.

I have a part that shows, in green, "654 / 600 (109%)" and, If I understood correctly, that means that the part is new - ow newly installed - (green) but already worn beyond it's life expectancy (600 hours). Mecanical failure is now an increasing factor and I should be monitoring that. Is that right?

Click the ‘Wrench’ (next to the General Discussions) top of this page, then when the page open click the ‘Guide’ first left. There’s full description of parts (colour, wear etc) and building there.
I’m unfortunately on tablet not PC

Thank you!

[Bobby]

Your welcome!

[Bikerstretch]

ive just got the game and been playing it for a while now ive got to the stage of buying my first car, in not so great condiction, my plan is to strip it down and replace everything that needs it, now ive a few issues with that, is there a list i can consult for the car so i know what parts i need or more importantly incase i miss a part when putting it back together? if not it would be great if there was even better if it was broken down into the sections engine, front suspension, etc least that way youd know if youve missed something, also is there a way to quick clear the bar slots but only the ones that are greyd out ie empty.... also i wish there was a scrool funtion for the hotbar instead of having to keep pressing the number

[Kenny]

Originally posted by -DNZ-Stretch:

ive just got the game and been playing it for a while now ive got to the stage of buying my first car, in not so great condiction, my plan is to strip it down and replace everything that needs it, now ive a few issues with that, is there a list i can consult for the car so i know what parts i need or more importantly incase i miss a part when putting it back together? if not it would be great if there was even better if it was broken down into the sections engine, front suspension, etc least that way youd know if youve missed something, also is there a way to quick clear the bar slots but only the ones that are greyd out ie empty.... also i wish there was a scrool funtion for the hotbar instead of having to keep pressing the number

Using the tablet you can access the Logbook on the car will give you a list of the conditions of various parts.

I typically use the "Test Car" feature on the tablet which will give you a general overview of where to start. and then inspect parts as you pull them off the car to determine what is close to failure.

Extra things to think about when dealing with parts that still have some life in them.

Some parts wear fast.
Some parts are inexpensive.
Some parts are deep into the car.

All may be considered good reasons to replace if you have the budget. Kind of like wrenching IRL.

[Skippy The Magnificent]

Another thing to consider is that even if a part can last for another race, doesn't mean it will. It is super rare, but it can happen, so if it looks like some parts are getting close to the breaking point, consider just replacing them, especially if they are in the area that you are working on.

[Bikerstretch]

Originally posted by Kenny:

Originally posted by -DNZ-Stretch:

ive just got the game and been playing it for a while now ive got to the stage of buying my first car, in not so great condiction, my plan is to strip it down and replace everything that needs it, now ive a few issues with that, is there a list i can consult for the car so i know what parts i need or more importantly incase i miss a part when putting it back together? if not it would be great if there was even better if it was broken down into the sections engine, front suspension, etc least that way youd know if youve missed something, also is there a way to quick clear the bar slots but only the ones that are greyd out ie empty.... also i wish there was a scrool funtion for the hotbar instead of having to keep pressing the number

Using the tablet you can access the Logbook on the car will give you a list of the conditions of various parts.

I typically use the "Test Car" feature on the tablet which will give you a general overview of where to start. and then inspect parts as you pull them off the car to determine what is close to failure.

Extra things to think about when dealing with parts that still have some life in them.

Some parts wear fast.
Some parts are inexpensive.
Some parts are deep into the car.

All may be considered good reasons to replace if you have the budget. Kind of like wrenching IRL.

thanks foro your reply i found the test function which is super handy although im trying to work out why its saying knocking noise from bottom of engine lol

update i found the issue of all things i got right building the engine and i go and miss the rod things the curved metal bits that go on the inside of the rod caps lmao , to top it off once rebuilt the error goes from knocking to "turns over but cant start" bloody great worked it out to be i knocked out the crank timing by the smallest amount ever lmao