{"id":43913,"date":"2024-12-10T08:49:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T06:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-us\/?p=43913"},"modified":"2025-04-30T14:54:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T11:54:25","slug":"tips-and-tricks-for-rally-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-us\/news\/tips-and-tricks-for-rally-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and tricks for sim racing rally driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to drive rally? Curious about the sim racing rally setup we use at Simucube HQ? This blog is for you. Antti, our sales manager, shares his rally tips and the exact setup we use here. Antti knows a thing or two about speed \u2013 he once held the World Record for Rally Oceania in EA Sports WRC.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56013\" src=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Antti\u2019s tips for rally driving<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re starting with rally, these tips will help. Rally isn\u2019t just about speed \u2013 it\u2019s about control. Listening to pace notes is key. If you\u2019re not used to them, here\u2019s a simple rule: match the gear to the corner number. For example, if the note says \u201c3,\u201d approach in third gear and build your pace up from there.<\/p>\n<p>For modern four-wheel-drive cars, Antti has two core tips:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Always keep the car engaged<\/strong> \u2013 either accelerate or brake. This keeps the car stable and responsive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control spins with throttle<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019re losing control, keep the throttle pressed and point the wheel to the direction you want to go. Four-wheel-drive cars tend to self-correct based on your steering input.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56014\" src=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Simucube HQ rally setup<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s the exact rally setup Antti uses at Simucube HQ:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2x <a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-us\/simucube-activepedal\/\">Simucube ActivePedal Ultimates<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-us\/simucube-2-pro\/\"><strong>Simucube 2 Pro wheelbase<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-us\/simucube-tahko-round-orange\/\"><strong>Simucube Tahko GT-21 Round wheel<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Heusinkveld handbrake and shifter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For software, Antti relies on the <strong>official Simucube rally profile<\/strong> which can be found from True Drive Paddock. This profile is optimized for rally, and here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Force feedback strength<\/strong>: Set to 16.8 Nm. This gives a strong but manageable feel. The Pro wheelbase maxes out at 25 Nm, so you still have headroom if needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steering range<\/strong>: Set to 540 degrees. This allows the quick steering inputs that rally driving requires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>New to rally? Try it now.<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re just starting or already a pro, give our rally setup and the official Simucube rally profile a try. Share your experience in our <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/simucube\"><strong>Discord community<\/strong><\/a>. We\u2019d love to hear what you think.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to drive rally? Curious about the sim racing rally setup we use at Simucube HQ? This blog is for you. Antti, our sales manager, shares his rally tips and the exact setup we use here. 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