Competing with BMW M4 GT3 in Zandvoort is quite challenging not only for the players but in terms of skill too.
You already know this, and that’s also why you are willing to improve as the hardcore competition of ACC online racing demands it.
Then why even try to research free non-functional YouTube setups or preset settings that are too aggressive? Everyone deserves a chance!
By using this ACC setup pack, you are raising the standards and will be able to set purple sectors in no time!🚀
BMW M4 GT3 Zandvoort ACC Setup
- Laptime: 1:34.06
- Temps: Air 22° – Track 26°
- 3 Qualy & 3 Race setups Included (META, eSports & SAFE setups)
- Aggressive WET Setup with enough fuel for 5 push laps
- Pit stop time loss calculation table and optimal tyre/brakes temps table included
Set PBs & Grab P1 with the BMW GT3
These BMW Zandvoort setups will work on PC as well as on PS4/ PS5 & Xbox interfaces. 🎮
For the PS4 & Xbox consoles specifically, all you need to do is follow the instructions in the PS5 & Xbox Readme which will be attached to the zip file that you will receive once you have finished downloading the setup.
BMW M4 GT3 Zandvoort Setup Compatibility
For now, this BMW setup is compliant and functional on the 1.10 Version of ACC, and any other accounts will have these setups altered approximately every 6 months once major yanked or BoP changes to the game are made again.
There are some email notifications’ that will come in case the fresh new setups are updated as for now there is no need to fear investing in new setups after every new update in ACC.
BMW GT3 Setups ACC Version
This BMW setup is up to date to the 1.10 Version of ACC and will be edited as soon as new major Physics or BoP changes are made to the game, so approximately every 6 months or so.
You will receive some email updates in case fresh new setups are upated, so don’t worry about having to buy new setups every time a new ACC update is released.
Useful Information About The Setups
These qualifying setups typically feature 4 laps of fuel including the out lap which means it is 3 flying laps to set a best time.
Don’t forget that the ride heights and tyre pressures were introduced and have been adjusted to that degree of fuel for maximum grip and level of durable and aerodynamic force.
In particular during the race with a full tank of fuel, the car’s rear end is usually more oversteery and lower loads in the rear ride height also help this and are variationally set to 1-2mm lower.
Also, in order to cool the brakes effector meaning the rear tyres too much, the ducts are generally more effector ‘opened’ to aid in very warm conditions out of high degradation circuits, which help a lot.
Proper Tyre Settings After Major ACC 1.9 Update
Post the 1.9 rear tyre update do not panic about the tyres being over pressured especially in sector 1 & 2 at Zandvoort as you should reach their peak grip on the 2nd and 3rd push lap.
Now with the update of the 1.9 ACC tires, most drivers are advised that there is now a larger range of around 26.0 to 27.0 PSI and that a little more than often during hot laps, I advise going for the upper range targeting 26.6 to 27.0 for the last two push laps of the qualify rounds.
Also for some odd reason it is beneficial to be in the upper region say up to 27.1 or even 27.2 psi instead of being lower that tends to be quite slippery and is below 26.0 psi losing psi during the last couple of tire bang races or during the first push.
For the race races, try to maintain your tire pressure in the appropriate range for most of the race despite recommendations for lower parking pressure around 26.6 and up to 26.9.
Standing up for a reason, since you may lose around 45 psi pressure and some hair throughout the race you can expect tire pressure to be at its low point at the end around 26.
Therefore, for the start consider running slightly higher pressures for the start (like 27.1 – 27.2) which will then be optimized towards the end of the stint which will reduce the chances of tire graining and thus loss of grip.
This will help in increasing the tire life and therefore keep the lap time always near the driver’s PB time.
Also always keep in mind that when you increase brake ducts, the straights will cool the brakes and thus the tires to moderate the pressures and that will also moderate the pressures.
In fact for every step in the brake ducts (let’s assume as a case going from 3 to 4) then you have to go up or down in terms of the pressures with about 0.2 PSI depending on the track.
Adjusting Tyre Pressures And Brake Ducts Looking At Air & Track Temperatures
When racing in ACC at Zandvoort, always remember to adjust the pressures based on the air and track temperature🌤️ of your current server session.
Most setups have been set with air temp at 22° and track temp between 🌡️26° and 27°.
But conditions always change, so you need to be ready to ready to adapt to them.
The rule of thumb about pressure is that for every ±1° on air temp means the opposite ± 0.1 PSI of pressure.
So let’s say you log into an online race with air at 27° and track at 33°, in that case, you’ll have to go down on the pressures by about 0.4 PSI and maybe even go 1 brake ducts more “open” if you see that the brakes are overheating🔥.
Vice versa if the air temps go down🥶 to 18° and track temps down to 20°, let’s say in a night race or early in the morning of a 24h, then you’ll need to do the opposite (+0.4 PSI on each tyre).
This means going up 0.4 PSI on each tyre and possibly 1 brake duct more “closed” (so from 3 to 2 for example)
How About Fuel Load? How Much Should I Run With The BMW GT3?
As mentioned above, our qualifying setups normally include 4 laps of fuel⛽ including the out lap.
If you’re driving in hotlap mode, then you will not have to worry since the fuel is fixed at 2 litres, duh😅
For the qualy run, don’t worry if the fuel pressure alarm🚨 appears in sector 3 of your last flying lap since you will still be able to complete the lap and then click “Return to Garage” right away.
In the rare cases where you run out of fuel in the last few corners, then just add 1 extra litre.
How Many Setup Files Are Included For the BMW GT3 at Zandvoort?
Our Zandvoort BMW M4 GT3 setups pack includes:
- 3 Qualy Sry Setups (SAFE, ESPO, META)
- 3 Race Dry Setups (SAFE, ESPO, META)
- 1 Wet Setup
What’s The Difference Between The META, ESPO, & SAFE Setups And Which Should I Use?
The “META” setups👽 are the ones with the highest amount of front grip, rear rotation, aggressive dampers, higher rake levels and softest suspension settings.
These Meta setups are typically suited for very experienced sim drivers who want the car to rotate on its own so that they can carry high minimum speed and get to full throttle quickly.
They’re not the best go-to setup to choose for beginners since the car, despite being stable, has really got a shit ton of rotation😅, and so would probably make the average beginner lose control driving it.
After you master the BMW at Zandvoort and feel ready to level up your lap times, then this is the moment to switch to the Meta setup.
The “ESPO” setups, stands for “eSports” and should be your more stable version of the META setups.
This means it should be chosen after testing the SAFE setup and feeling the need to get some more rotation out of the car.
These ESPO setups have typically got a bit less rake, 1 click safer TC, a bit less rear toe to reduce rotation, similar dampers, safer rear bumpstop range and sometimes also safer rear anti-rollbar from the META setups.
The Qualy ESPO is still an aggressive setup, that should be chosen before taking the leap into the META one.
The “SAFE” setups are the ones specifically crafted for the average beginner or the less experienced ACC player, who still relies on a lot of stability and rear grip to have more confidence in the car.
There’s nothing wrong with using it, also because it will still give you very similar lap times to the other aggressive setups, but with a much more predictable car around Zandvoort.
The SAFE setup has got less rake, safer ARB settings, similar dampers, higher TC & ABS, brake bias a bit more to the front, less negative rear toe and a less aggressive bumpstop range configuration.
It should be your first choice if it’s your first time driving the BMW GT3 around Zandvoort.
When Should I Edit the Setups?
Our recommendation at SOLOX is always to test each setup well to the limit and only then (after 15/20 laps) adjust PSI and then make small changes.
This is because if you make changes right away before you even test the limit of the car, then they would result in being useless once you finally get to the limit, and maybe need to go back to the initial version.
Remember that in case the server temps are different to the ones recommended, then of course you have to change the tyre pressures right away.
Setup Changes We Suggest You to Do🔧
Excluding changes to the tyre pressures (and brake ducts) based on the air/track temps, these are the changes we suggest you make:
- ±1.5% Brake Bias (If you want more rotation or more rear stability on the brakes)
- ±1 TC1 (To Make it Sharper or Safer on Throttle)
- ±1 ABS (Based On Driver Preference)
- ±2mm Rear Ride height (To Change Downforce in High-Speed Corners)
- ±1 Rear Anti-Rollbar (For Low-Speed Mechanical Grip)
- ±1 Front/Rear Wheel Rate (For Low-Speed Mechanical Grip + Stability Over the Kerbs)
Remember before starting to make changes always have the tyres hot PSI between 26.6 and 27.0 since it’s when the tyre grip is at its highest performance.
One final note, the TC and ABS are set for optimal performance in “normal” dry conditions, but feel free to adjust them based on your preference or the different conditions you encounter as you race.
In fact, if you want to be more conservative on the rear tyres in the first few laps of a race, then go down 1 TC1 from the recommended one, and then put it back when you want to push a bit harder on the tyres later on in the stint.
Make sure you never change the ECU map from where we’ve set it since you may unexpectedly hurt your engine performance and lose time on the straights.
Your Quick ACC Guide to Mastering Zandvoort with the BMW
To dominate at Zandvoort there’s no better way than driving the BMW M4 GT3.
The circuit’s combination of medium-speed corners, and short straights requires a car with maximum downforce, very soft suspensions, high rake and good mechanical grip. Exactly what this setup pack offers.
You’ll want to prioritize lots of front end combined with decent traction so that you can smash the throttle and gain valuable tenths of a second on the straights.
BMW M4 GT3 ACC Bundle
Consider also purchasing the full BMW M4 GT3 Bundle (€24.99) to access all setups from the 24 ACC tracks (British & USA tracks pack included) and save €62.79!
Cool Zandvoort GT3 Stats
Circuit Length | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
Number of Turns | 14 (10 right, 4 left) |
Longest Straight | 678 m |
GT3 Lap Times | 1:33s – 1:34s |
Top Speed | Up to 265 km/h (165 mph) |
Pit Stop Time Loss | 20s for Pit in–Pit out; 55s including tyre change & Refuel |
Tire Wear | High, especially on the left-side tires due to several fast right-hand turns |
Fuel Consumption | About 2.7 to 3.1 liters per lap |
Overtaking Zones | Tarzanbocht (Turn 1, a long right-hander) and the chicane at Hans Ernst Bocht (Turns 11-12) |
Accident Hotspots | Scheivlak (Turn 8, a fast and blind right-hander) and Tarzanbocht (due to heavy braking) |
Safety Car Likelihood | Approximately 50-60% |