[GT6] Tuning Calculator (*** GT6 QUICK TUNE ***) created by oppositelock

I know this has been posted in a couple GT6 Series topics but in case anyone has missed it, here is a dedicated topic for it.

Indycolts727 wrote:

For anyone struggling with setups here is a handy tool that I use. It's a setup calculator based in Microsoft Excel. Simply fill in the columns on the left side (which are based on the stock specifications of your car) and the program will generate a baseline setup for you. From there you can test your setup and then let the program make changes for you (read the thread below for instructions.) I'm no setup guru, but this program is what I rely on for my setups. If any one has questions  I'd be happy to help out.

http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/gt6-quick-tune.294825/

Here's the basics of how i use it:

1. enter specs of car with default settings. Make sure Suspension Level is 2 and Corner Entry and Corner Exit are both 0 since these are the default settings

2. Test the baseline results out on the track to see how the car feels

3. If the car needs major changes (way tight or way loose) then change the value of "Suspension Level."  Higher values (3,4) tighten the car, lower values (1,2) loosen the car. Changes here make pretty big handling changes to the car, so only use this if you need to make a big change to the chassis. Up or down one value is about all I've ever done.

4. If the car's overall handling feels good but you're having trouble entering or exiting corners then you make minor changes by changing the Corner Entry/Exit settings. For corner entry a positive number loosens the car and a negative number tightens the car. The effects are reversed for Corner Exit. These settings make minor changes to the chassis, so this is essentially where you work to fine-tune your setup. You'll spend more time tweaking these setting than you will changing the Suspension Level.

Here's some advice: always keep notes before you make a big change to your setup. Once you start tinkering it's easy to screw up what might have been a good setup, and if you didn't write it down then you're back to square-one. Also, pay attention to how the Excel sheet changes the values based upon your input. It will help you learn how the settings actually work so that you can make minor adjustments on your own. The program is good, but it's not perfect.

Both Indy and I using it and all of my tunes I have posted were generated using this tool.  Its not perfect but it does provide a really good baseline tune to start with and offers some flexibility in adjustments.

The transmission adjustments can be a bit tricky but if you follow the instructions at the following link, you can get them to work just fine - http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5889327#post5889327

Let us know if you have any questions.  Many thanks got to GTP member oppositelock for creating the tool!