Universal drift tune + Tuning Calculator [upd. 07/04/24]

This setup is made as universal as possible and created for those who do not know how to tune drift cars properly (or doesn't want to waste time trying to figure out how it works).
It could not be the best setup for specific car but it would work fine in general, I promise 😉

WHAT'S NEW

- Added Tuning Calculator! More precise tuning for your car.
- The tune has been redone for playing with stabilization disabled. Improved handling and faster transitions.
- A lot of changes across all sections.

Introduction

• For faster transitions and better handling, it is recommended to disable Stabilization in the controls settings. To do this, go to:
  Settings → Controlls → Advanced settings → Stabilization: 0.0
  
  
  
• You need to use only Ultimate mod. Turbo, Racing or Drift mods do not provide all tuning options.
  
  
• It is recommended to use wide body kits for better handling.

Suspension

Stiffness

Use the calculator to calculate suspension stiffness values:
Tuning Calculator[docs.google.com]

Set the springs length individually.
Adjust so that your car does not look too high or too low.
Car must be parallel to the ground.

How to use:

1. Enter your car weight to the "Car weight" field
   
2. Select the car layout in the "Layout (engine location)" list
   
3. Select Input device in the "Input device" list
   
4. (on first use) Select the "Medium" option in the "Overall suspension stiffness" list
   
5. (on first use) Make sure that all "Adjustment" lists are set to "Default"
   
6. Apply the recommended parameters to the car and test it on track

Adjustment:

First of all, select the "Overall suspension stiffness" suitable for your car.
For more precise tuning, it is possible to separately adjust the spring stiffness, dampers and sway bars.

(ℹ) Remember to apply new dampers values ​​after adjusting the springs, since the dampers stiffness are calculated based on the spring stiffness.

How to choose suspension stiffness?

Stiff suspension:
- May be better for high speed tracks
- Better handling, reduced body roll
- May be better for high weight cars

Soft suspension:
- May be better for low speed tracks with sharp corners
- Improved shock absorption, smoother ride quality
- May be better for light weight cars

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Alignment

1. Camber and caster

Medium angles (recommended)

Camber	-5.00
Caster	6.0

High angles

Camber	-6.50
Caster	8.0

Low angles (better for steering Wheel)

Camber	-4.00
Caster	5.0

2. Ackermann angle

A value of 65 should fit most cars.

Adjustment:
If car does not take enough angle - increase by 5.
If car take too much angle or spins - decrease by 5.

Wheels

Use the calculator to get the wheels parameters:
Tuning Calculator[docs.google.com]

Perssure

Default pressure:
Front: 165 kPa
Rear: 70 kPa

Adjusting the pressure of the front wheels:
If car does not take enough angle - decrease by 5 kPa.
If car take too much angle or spins - increase by 5 kPa.

Wheel adhesion

This tune is created for 100% wheel adhesion.

Wheelbase width

Adjust the wheelbase width to fit the installed body kit.

Brakes

Brake torque: look in the Tuning Calculator[docs.google.com]
Front brake bias: 85%
ABS: YES
Launch control: NO

Engine

Swaps

All engines are balanced.
There is no obviously better or worse engine. Take whichever you like.
In many cars stock engine is no worse than swaps.

Engine tuning

The point of any engine tuning is to flatten the torque curve from the left of the peak value.
In other words you need to shift the max torque to the left until you see smooth rise to the peak on the blue graph.

Procedure:

1. Set all sliders max right.
   
2. Find a hump on the blue graph (section 1 on "wrong" graph).
   
3. Pull max. torque slider to the left until the hump (section 1) turns into a smooth rise to the peak.
   
4. Set rev limiter three grid blocks after green dot (peak power).
   
5. Adjust the turbocharger air pressure to match the recommended power.

(ℹ) Recommended power is calculated in the Tuning Calculator

Notes

• 3.0L I6T will already have a flat graph at maximum tuning but it is still better to move the max torque to the minimum to avoid torque loss at low revs.
  
• 2.0L I4T could be too weak for heavy cars.
  
• BURNER JDM stock engine is ok with maximum tuning.

Transmission

Transmission type: Sequential
Differential type: Clutch-based Limited-Slip Differential

Differential

Medium angles (recommended)

Preload	60
Power lock	80
Coast lock	80

High angles

Preload	70
Power lock	97
Coast lock	97

Low angles (better for steering Wheel)

Preload	45
Power lock	80
Coast lock	80

Gearboxes

6-Speed, high rev (Final drive: 3.70)
(ℹ) For driving style with full throttle and high revving engine.

Gear 1	2.80
Gear 2	1.80
Gear 3	1.44
Gear 4	1.25
Gear 5	1.11
Gear 6	1.00

6-Speed, mid rev (Final drive: 3.40)
(ℹ) For driving style with throttle control, better for playing with steering wheel.

Gear 1	2.46
Gear 2	1.80
Gear 3	1.47
Gear 4	1.25
Gear 5	1.09
Gear 6	0.96

7-Speed, high rev (Final drive: 4.50)

Gear 1	2.80
Gear 2	1.80
Gear 3	1.44
Gear 4	1.25
Gear 5	1.13
Gear 6	1.04
Gear 7	0.96

5-Speed, high rev (Final drive: 3.50)

Gear 1	2.47
Gear 2	1.60
Gear 3	1.25
Gear 4	1.11
Gear 5	1.00

Adjusting Final drive

If car gain momentum too easy - decrease by 0.10
If car does not gain momentum - increase by 0.10

Conclusion

That's all, folks! I hope it would help some people to understand what's going on in dynostand menu.
Feel free to comment 😊

Special thanks for the help in creating this guide: Pool, B_L_A_D_E, F0rmulA!, Rudskoy, NikoDriftPie, iwnt1

[Talifan]

Røgue, for 90adh try using a softer suspension setup with same calculation

[Røgue]

Can we get a version calculating for 90adh?

[Talifan]

Working on a guide for carx street, but first it will be a racing setup.

[Hairbhall]

this guide helped me achieve making gold on every map. now i was wondering how much u can translate over to carx street? i used this tuning calculator to do the dampers and springs in carx street wich seem kinda spot on too. GJ on the work

[FoxHound]

Thank you for the guide!

[Talifan]

Guide updated!

[Talifan]

Menethil, I'm working on a big update right now and new setup should work fine with steering wheels too. Current setup is outdated and i would not try it with a wheel.
Stay tuned, i gonna release update in a week or two.

[Menethil]

Hello, wanted to ask if these setups are working also with steering wheels (F.E. Ackerman angle is recommended by many people to have on 0 with a steering wheel).
Another question: “as a newbie I’m not really using clutch almost at all, cause shifting doesn’t require it from me. Is clutch-based limited-slip differential then really good for me? I’m using spool one rn and feel comfortable with it tbh.
P.S have no clue how differential work lol 🥹

[Talifan]

Working on a big update..

[CozyNikoPie TTV]

sounds good to me I dont talk much through steam anyways so discord would be easiest for me
NikoDriftPie4569 is my discord