Are you still in the dark about what TC2 is and how does it differ from TC1?
Many sim drivers have had this thought but simply continued driving without searching for an answer.
So, here is a guide to clarify the variation and choose the optimum variant for you and your racing.
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What is TC1 in ACC?
In Assetto Corsa Competizione’s TC1, it is the traction that is in charge of when the TC will start working and not how much TC will work.
That means that it is adjustable simply depending on how early or how late do you want the TC to engage at the point of corner exit.
Such settings could be beneficial when one is having issues with the rear-traction and needs the car to be more stable in particular during the first half of the throttle or even when the throttle engagement is just beginning.
What’s the value range of TC1 in ACC?
The TC1 has a level starting from the minimum of 1 to a range of a maximum TC1 level being 11 and just like with the fan boost the lower the number the sooner it goes into action and the more
active it will be at the point of throttle engagement.
What’s the optimal TC1 setting in ACC?
The standard value tends to be about 5 and 6 and if there is high grip then one could even take it down to 3 or 4 on new tyres.
It is also often not good to have it set at one of the two extremes. It either makes the car feel very oversteer at the corners exit or makes the engine too weak managing to overcome very little torque
What is TC2 in ACC?
d1430187925153 Ac4Fb099250 f h1665 w864 TC2 on Assetto Corsa Competitione is the traction control element which determines to what extent TC will cut off the engine output.
I will also replace more penetrative actions like cutting with more delicate actions like up shifting as traction support.
Who found it useful?
If you are keen to salvage the rear of the car in the early laps of a race or if you are having issues with traction.
With regards running TC2, what is the value range of TC2 for the assetto corsa Competitore.
TC2 also runs from these levels with the minimum being 1 and the maximum being 11 like TC1, and as in TC1, the lesser the value, the more hostile the action.
Except in cases where it rains and the track is very wet, you will probably never need to exceed 7 or 8 since this will decrease your acceleration capabilities and the smooth exit understeer will not really help you.
High settings will cause the cut to occur especially on a throttle on the car which decreases the overall power of the car and makes it quite sluggish in the corners.
In another way, a very low setting and mode of either 1 or 2 will If you want to be able to drive it without having to over-throttle it all the time, it will make it very easy to abuse the rear tires unless you super smooth with the throttle pedal.
What’s the value range of TC2 in ACC?
TC2 goes from a minimum level of 1 to a maximum level of 11 and, as with TC1, the lower the value, the more aggressive it will feel.
Unless it’s wet and the track is very slippery, you won’t ever need to go above 7 or 8 since it will reduce your acceleration performance and you won’t really benefit from the smooth exit understeer.
High values will make the car cut the ignition on throttle reducing the overall power output and making the car fairly slow in the exits.
On the contrary, a too low value of 1 or 2 will make it quite unpredictable to drive and hard on the rear tyres unless you’re able to be super smooth on the throttle pedal.
What’s the optimal TC2 setting in ACC?
The factory setting is 5 – 6 and it is also reasonable in order to get used to how the car behaves.
If you have difficulties with rear tires lifespan then you can increase it to 7 or 8 but make sure that you do not cut the speed on the way out as a result.
An advice is to look for the middle ground when you will be aiming for these two values: not too low because it is oversteery but also not too high that it completely cuts the ignition on throttle savings.
What’s the optimal TC1 and TC2 combination?
You may either set them to be the same value such as TC1: 3 and TC2: 4 or you can go for the opposite approach and make them lower TC1: 1/2 and a little higher TC2: 5/6.
A typical approach that I tend to rely on is the detuning of TC1 to a lower level while TC2 remains in the middle range. I prefer that because it enables me to throttle the car quite early in the corner (when?) and still get away without a lot of push understeering (how much?) especially during qualifying sessions when the rear traction is at its highest.
Finally, it’s all about the preference and driving characteristics, therefore change settings and see what is easier and faster for you.
In general just keep in mind that a little more rear end “looseness” will help you achieve the optimum speed for your qualifying lap while enforced understeer will allow you to keep the rear tires in optimal condition for longer on the race.
So keep that in mind when you are going to try to get the sweet spot of your traction control settings TC1 and TC2. 😉
In conclusion
To sum up
In conclusion, these are the most important TC1 and TC2 differences in Assetto Corsa Competizione:
TC1 is the traction control system which tells at what point of time when should it start and TC2 is the traction control system which is carried out through cutting the power.
With lowering the value of TC1, it waits a shorter time to kick in and will feel more invasive in the first stage of the throttle range.
With respect to TC2 the less the value the more aggressive tension it will have in course of the whole exit.
Hope that was helpful, good luck and happy sim racing! 🙂
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