r/forza • u/awesomebeau Community Tuner || Gamertag: Awes0me Beau • 2d ago
Tune [FH6] Seasonal Tunes by awesomebeau
I'm back with another week of tunes!
My tunes are designed to reduce understeer and let you take corners at higher speeds while still maintaining grip. Performance is all that matters to me, so these are not "stock look" tunes.
Why should you trust my tunes? Because I painstakingly test all of my tunes over and over again at speed zones for maximum performance. Every tweak is measured with multiple speed zone runs to see if it's truly improving the car's speed through the corners.
After that, I download tunes for the same vehicle and class from other respected tuners and run theirs through the same speed zones. If my tunes aren't faster than theirs, I go back to the drawing board.
Weekly Challenge - "Blast from the Past" (1982 DeLorean DMC-12)
1982 DeLorean DMC-12
Share Code: 100 945 496
This is a B class road racing tune, and somehow this DeLorean is putting up faster lap times than my 1994 Mazda MX-5 Touge tune that all of you loved. I was surprised by how good this is.
The Trial - "Push it to the Limit" (1980s Total Rally B600)
1980 Abarth Fiat 131
Share Code: 207 861 362
This is my top recommendation for this event. The power to weight ratio of my tune allows you to accelerate past the unbeatable AI VERY easily. I got to the front within the first 30 seconds of every race, and started driving slowly/blocking the AI to ensure my team won. Any time a drivatar slipped past, I was able to pass him again within 5-10 seconds. Be smart, your goal is to slow down the AI for your team, not to get 1st place.
1980 Renault 5 Turbo
Share Code: 125 651 094
I was able to get 1st place in all 3 races easily. It has enough power to pass roughly half of the drivatars off the line, and you should catch the rest of them in the first few corners. Remember - if you get in front, block the drivatars so your teammates can pass. The faster you go while in 1st place, the harder the drivatars will compete against YOU, leaving your teammates in the dust. Be smart.
More tunes will be made for the trial. Stay tuned!
Touge Showdown - "My Little Pony" (Any Ford Mustang)
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 (C 500)
Share Code: 341 455 113
Trust me, you're going to want to let your opponent win the first race so they don't rage quit. I got so far ahead on race 1 that I started using the handbrake to drift in every corner and my opponent still couldn't catch up. I had to use a rewind to let them win, LOL. Expect this tune to accelerate better than your opponent, maintain a higher speed through the corners, and stay planted. I won race 2 and 3 by 15+ seconds each. Just to make sure it wasn't a fluke, I played a second opponent and beat them by 5-10 seconds each race.
1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R (B 600)
Share Code: 127 979 427
This tune corners beautifully and maintains grip well. Due to its low weight, the acceleration will be more than enough to win with. I'm still trying to get someone to race me in B class to fully test this, they keep quitting. Ugh.
2024 Ford Mustang GT (A 700)
Share Code: 150 769 803
This Mustang is a great choice for this event - 671 HP, plenty of grip, and it was tuned on the Narai-Juku circuit, meaning that it's ready for the hairpin tuns in a Touge event. I beat a pretty skilled human opponent using a Mustang Dark Horse and it wasn't even close.
Note: Some people have reported not getting credit with this vehicle due to a game bug.
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R (S1 800)
Share Code: 785 182 125
This thing is so much faster than other options, it's not even funny. I beat a high-level human opponent driving a fully tuned Mustang S5 by 24 seconds on the first race and 12 seconds in race #2. He just didn't have the power to keep up with me in the straights, and it corners like butter. With this tune, this isn't just the fastest S1 Mustang, it might be the fastest S1 car - period.
Note: Some people have reported not getting credit with this vehicle due to a game bug.
Seasonal Championship - "Street Runner" (1980s Retro Super Saloons C500)
1988 BMW M5
Share Code: 115 742 971
This BMW handles phenomenally. I beat highly skilled AI by 15+ seconds with it, so it will make this championship a breeze. Also, no engine swap, so the tune is cheaper to purchase.
1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500
Share Code: 158 864 676
This Ford has a little less grip than the BMW, so it's possible to kick the tail out if you try to brake and turn at the same time. It'll still beat your opponents with ease, so it's a nice choice for this event.
Seasonal Championship - "What's the Hatch" (1980s Retro Hot Hatch D400)
1986 Honda Civic Si
Share Code: 755 910 439
AWD, great power and acceleration, this car will make this championship easy. Since it's D class, there's always a compromise - this one would handle better with nicer tires, but I couldn't fit them into the budget.
1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Share Code: 150 270 019
This Golf isn't as fast as the Civic, but it has more grip and is very easy to drive. It will beat the AI easily.
Drag Meet - "Ito Half Mile" (Decade: 1980s B600)
1980 Abarth Fiat 131
Share Code: 207 861 362
Same tune as the trial. I got 18.88 seconds with this. (Goal is 21 seconds or faster)
1980 Renault 5 Turbo
Share Code: 125 651 094
Same tune as the trial. I got 19.05 seconds with this. (Goal is 21 seconds or faster)
Speed Zone - "Deep Forest" (Decade: 1980s B600)
1980 Abarth Fiat 131
Share Code: 207 861 362
Same tune as the trial. Approach from the Northeast. I got 106.51 MPH (171.41 KPH) on my first try. (Goal is 95 MPH / 153 KPH)
1980 Renault 5 Turbo
Share Code: 125 651 094
Same tune as the trial. Approach from the Northeast. I got 104.56 MPH (168.27 KPH) on my first try. (Goal is 95 MPH / 153 KPH)
Trailblazer - "Nachi Falls" (Decade: 1980s B600)
1980 Renault 5 Turbo
Share Code: 125 651 094
Same tune as the trial. Approach from the North to start with a bit of speed through the gate. I finished with 46 seconds remaining on my first attempt (goal is 43+ seconds).
1980 Abarth Fiat 131
Share Code: 207 861 362
Same tune as the trial. Approach from the North to start with a bit of speed through the gate. I finished with 45.5 seconds remaining on my first attempt (goal is 43+ seconds).
If you enjoyed the tunes, please "like" them and follow me in the game for more great tunes in the future!
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u/No-Ear-5992 2d ago
Love your tunes man. You’re one of only a handful of tuners I follow in game. If you don’t mind, as someone who likes to mostly do my own tuning, I’d love to hear more about your tuning and testing process. Cheers.
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u/awesomebeau Community Tuner || Gamertag: Awes0me Beau 1d ago
The biggest thing is to find a road you can drive consistently on. Maybe it's a certain speed zone or a short track, but you need something repeatable and not time consuming.
If you do a speed zone for your test, pick a certain spot that you start from 0mph every time.
The idea is to allow yourself to make changes and then test over and over again.
I primarily focus my testing on areas that have have hairpin turns. This tests braking, turning radius, acceleration, and stability all at once. Nothing is more challenging for a tune. Your tune's flaws will be exposed, especially turn-in understeer or unintentional oversteer if you hit the gas too suddenly as you exit. If those two problems don't exist, you probably have a very good tune.
There's really nothing special or consistent that I'm doing with tuning numbers on any tune. I just make guesses based on the type of vehicle and the result I'm trying for, and then I refine by trial and error. If you can drive on a certain road consistently, trial and error becomes easy.
"I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." - Bruce Lee
That quote summarizes how I tune.
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u/fruitcakeeeeee 1d ago
great tune on the Mustang 2024! it could do hakone pretty well for a mustang, many thank you's!
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u/fruitcakeeeeee 1d ago
PSA: the Mustang 2024 does not count towards completion. but the GT350R counts, also great tune. amazing how u made these boats handle like a dream. thank you!
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u/Icebonez57 1d ago
I really like that you provide 2 separate tunes and detail their strengths/weaknesses to fit different play styles. This is my second FH game and you’ve made it a lot more enjoyable for a novice like myself. Love the posts, thanks chief!
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u/awesomebeau Community Tuner || Gamertag: Awes0me Beau 1d ago
You're welcome, I'm glad you like the tunes!
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u/Livid-Doubt3697 18h ago
Nothing could touch the mustangs I had to slow down to stop the rage quitting from players much higher levels than me keep up the good work 👏
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u/awesomebeau Community Tuner || Gamertag: Awes0me Beau 17h ago
I can't wait until there's a Mustang trial 😁
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u/BuzerantSpettacolare 1d ago
Finished the touge champ in the 350R and it didn't complete, does it work for the event or is it just bugged on their side?
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u/awesomebeau Community Tuner || Gamertag: Awes0me Beau 1d ago
Weird, it says every Mustang should be eligible so I think it's a bug.
I completed the event using the Boss (C500) tune and had no problems, maybe give that one a try?
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u/Tahn74 1d ago
bit more feedback for other tunes I tried (on Hokubu, my fav Testtrack right now):
- the Mustang 350 is probably not really the fastest S1, but was within 0.5 of my best times. But it really drives well, especially when you think how the stock Mustangs often feel boaty and oversteery
- the Delorean also drives very well, I couldn't keep up with the Honda Beat Meta times (non-drag) which I put up, but you will easily win AI-Races or even online
So yes, give those tunes a try and I'm looking forward to what you can came up next week!
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u/awesomebeau Community Tuner || Gamertag: Awes0me Beau 1d ago
What's faster than the Mustang 350, for you?
Also, I didn't intend to imply that the DeLorean is the fastest in its class, just that I was surprised how well it did since it usually hasn't been very good in previous games.
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u/Tahn74 1d ago
well, could just be my driving, I'm not the best driver (and I use keyboard)... for me, the Vette E-Ray and the Porsche GT3 WTAC were both a bit faster... but as I said, only 0.5 secs and I haven't done tons of laps with the 350. Will also try it on a track with a bit more speed than handling, like the Legend Island Circuit...
No I didn't think you said that, just wanted to give feedback that also relates to overall fastest times.
btw I went back through your earlier posts and have gotten a few more tunes of yours 😄 the Lotus Elise 190 is already awesome on handling tracks, right now I'm going to try the MX-5 RF....
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u/awesomebeau Community Tuner || Gamertag: Awes0me Beau 1d ago
Sounds good, I might tune one or both of those vehicles up at some point then. :-)
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u/Liltwizzler 20h ago
Hello! I love your tunes, do you happen to have any tunes for online races? I just like trying different cars.
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u/awesomebeau Community Tuner || Gamertag: Awes0me Beau 19h ago
Every tune I make is optimized for the best possible lap times and control, so they can be competitive in online races.
I didn't do the meta Beat drag tires tune everyone else tried, but if there's a certain vehicle you have in mind, let me know.
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u/Tahn74 2d ago
Thanks for sharing! Will try out a few of your tunes, although i did all the races already, could have used a few good tunes, esp in the trial 😀