16 Ways to get better at Real Racing 3

I have noticed quite a few RR3 players here so I thought I’d share my tips as a relatively seasoned player (Level 177). These tips will be divided into two sections - technique (how to drive faster) and economical (how to conserve and earn money). First up, we have technique.

Learn your braking points

Unlike other racing games, there is no braking point marker or suggested line. Brake assists work up to a degree, but High will brake way too early and Low will leave it too late. It’s up to you to learn them. Pay attention to numbered signs (metres until the next corner), kerbs, shadows and anything else that may be useful. Different cars will have different braking points, but it’s usually best to just learn one braking point and then adjust a little depending on what you’re driving.

You can also try learning maximum cornering speeds. These tend to be proportional to the square root of your car’s grip number (downforce cars are an exception). For example, at Tertre Rouge the limit (assuming you take the optimal line) is about 130mph times the square root of your grip, so a car with 1.44Gs can take the corner at about 156mph.

Adapt your style to the car

Each car has its own level of grip and behavior beyond the limit. Some cars will still hold their line if you overcook it, but others (especially Ferraris) will send you into the barrier. Some cars which accelerate slowly require a “momentum” approach - carry as much speed through the corner as physically possible.

Turn off your assists

Assists can be helpful to start out, but you should turn them off as soon as possible. Driving without traction control requires smoother inputs - being on the gas while you’re still cornering hard is a bad idea. Use Tilt B control scheme for the best results.

Know the track boundaries and use every inch of them

You can drive with two wheels off-track and you will still register as on-track and have normal grip. There are also some areas (such as the inside of the first Mulsanne chicane) which would appear off-track but are actually considered on-track by the game. If you really urgently need to recover time, cutting some chicanes (such as the Ford Chicane before the finish line at Le Mans) can save time, but this only really works with traction control off (otherwise you lose a lot of speed).

Slow down the opposition

If you’re having trouble winning, lose a bunch of times to slow down the bots (may not work in special events). You can also do this passively by getting in front of the pack and slowing down or crashing opponents off the track. Your goal is to finish in as long a time as possible (or cover as short a distance as possible in Eliminations) while still winning.

Go back

If you’re struggling with a Speed Record, try going backwards. You may get a better run onto the long straight.

Play offline

The offline bots are often easier than online bots, especially for Speed Snaps, Speed Records and Endurance events.

Go easy on downforce cars

The downforce cars (F14 T, 412 T2, Lotus Type 125, MP4-X) require a very different driving style because they suffer a severe grip penalty at low speed. You have to be very careful with the throttle at low speeds, but at medium speed corners it’s sometimes easier to go flat out and make use of the downforce rather than lift off.

Now for some economic tips:

Spend your Gold sparingly

It is the main bottleneck currency. Don’t waste it on cars you’ll probably never drive or on unnecessary upgrades.

Don’t start Special Events too early

If you wait until late in the day, you’ll have longer to complete the last stage before the event times out. Also, don’t start on the first day - wait until the early players on the Wiki have gone through it and assessed how hard it is. You don’t want to be faced with a choice of throwing an extra 200 Gold on upgrades or giving up at the last day and effectively wasting the 300 you’ve already invested!

Complete series to 75% not 100%

Usually you won’t be able to complete a series to 100% without spending a lot of Gold on upgrades. It’s usually more efficient to stay at 75.

Do Exclusive Series where it pays

The R34 GT-R, M3 GTS and Gallardo exclusive series all pay more Gold than it costs to fully-upgrade the car, so you should definitely do them as soon as you can!

Use the Fame Agent where it pays

For most players, every 7000 Fame or so earns you 1 Gold on average (the earning rate is a little higher for newer players). So if your race pays more than that, use the Agent!

Farm Le Mans

Long races at Le Mans pay huge Fame and R$. The 4-lapper in the F40’s showcase is good for mid-range players, but the ultimate goal is a 10-lapper in LMP cars. These can earn you R$400,000 and 10 Gold worth of fame with both agents enabled. The daily rewards can boost that even further.

Participate in the Time Trials Tournament

Once you have a fair number of cars, this can be a good way to earn bonuses and hone your racing line. You won’t get Gold unless you have plenty of top-tier cars and the skills to match, but even the R$ rewards are quite hefty - a beginner might earn R$50,000 per week while a more advanced player can get up to R$500,000 per week, or beyond that there’s 50 or 100 Gold on offer!

And most importantly…

Remember it’s just a game

The point of playing is to enjoy it. So if you want to spend a little extra on a car you really like, go for it! Following these tips might help you, but really you should play the game how you want to play it.

That’s the end of my guide. Please comment if you liked it or have any additional tips to add. Also, I’m thinking of doing RR3 car reviews so if you have any requests please say so!

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