Talk:BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage/@comment-33685897-20180418034758/@comment-34040565-20180422131734

@Flash Mcqueen - When I had mine at 1562 I was a victim of poor matchmaking. Granted, I didn't risk points much then I don't think. Once the ARSE invasion took hold, I decided to upgrade. I was debating whether to do the infamous Dr. Healusion 5523,5555 @1680 tune or not. After speaking with a friend in the community, he indicated he has reached Champion last 4 seasons with his 5552,5555 @1673 tune. That got me thinking, as I already had brought my handling up to level 2 while in the 1500s rank. I realized while the drifting had improved quite nicely from level 0, I still wanted more.a

I spoke with another 2500+ rated friend of mine and asked his advice. He recommended the 1673 tune over the Dr. Healusion 1680 tune. With max handling, you can take certain turns without drifting where you otherwise couldn't, and when you do need to drift, it's insane. I can take the Azure Coast S bends without drift punching (although usually I still do for an even sharper, faster turn), Nevada Rev S bends? no problem. Barcelona final turn? A breeze. French Guiana last 90 degree turn as well. I risk points, fly by people and they don't know what hit them. In a two lap race I can use the vehicle on virtually any track with my max handling. I don't bow out of the lobby and wait for some straight long track. I simply vote a 3 lap race since the server takes the average and more often then not (90% of the time), a 2 lap race is forced.

I've learned from veterans that there are cases where handling and accel is a better choice over nitro, when the nitro is dismal, such as the case with the Hommage, SLKSE and ARSE. It's proven that better lap times will result by upgrading accel AND handling in certain situations.

Although the handling is very strong, you take turns at full speed and it's amazing how many ARSE's I pass in 2 lap races. The Hommage may very well have the strongest handling in the game. It's like a Holden on steroids, an SLKSE on drugs. I reached Champion league last season with this 1673 Hommage as my main vehicle, while risking points and saving after about the 500 point mark to be safe.

I did lower my sensitivity 1%, although I might go back to where I was. Although I was more comfortable with the handling at level 4 over 5, I'm pleased with level 5 because I know that I'm able to drift and take turns that much sharper...as sharp as possible. To be able to go full speed majority of the time and be able to drift fast, short and quick when necessary.

Cheers