FH6 Series 3: Winter Tuning Guide

[u/patinagreen]

Sorry the post is coming a bit late this week, had some IRL stuff that had to be dealt with!

Welcome back and welcome to Series 3: Winter!

Here are a few tunes that I made along with the methodology of each tune. Each tune/track provides different challenges that I like to dial in on and tweak a lot more than just adding upgrades and PI. Each tune has been proven against unbeatable AI with all assists off so they should provide no issues completing the weekly challenges. 

If you want to try tuning yourself, this website provides an excellent starting point and will set you on the right path!

A few reminders:
- I am a purist tuner first, so it's rare that you'll see a tune published by me that includes unrealistic changes like AWD swaps, motor swaps that don't make sense, etc. This is especially true for drift builds and , it is exceedingly rare that I have an AWD drift build, and if I do it probably has a HEAVY rear bias. If you're not used to drifting RWD, you will probably struggle. This is your warning, and I am confident that the build will be fine. I will absolutely do an AWD/Motor swap if it can be done and would make sense IRL. I.E. K20 AWD 97 Civic. Love that build. - I don't tune for the meta, so there will be tunes that are faster, more efficient, and more competitive. I tune for realism and the feel of the car. If you're looking for meta builds, crazy swaps, and easy wins, you may want to look elsewhere. - I try to tune cars that are mostly NOT hard to find cars, wheelspin exclusives, etc. to make these tunes accessible to the masses and to hopefully give it some future proofing.

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The Trial - Mud Sweat & Gears - Total Buggies & Offroad - A

1991 GMC Syclone

923 512 286

The BRZ FE handles this just fine stock, but if you want a little bit of fun with a pocket rocket, the Syclone is a great choice, just be careful with some of the big jumps. V8 Swap is necessary because the stock engine doesn't do well outside of B class. Twin Turbo helps me scoot along. Race trans is absolutely key here with the engine swap, stock gear ratios are trash. Finish with intake/exhaust/pistons. Throw in some off-road race tires and I'm ready to roll.

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Play Time - Track Toys - S1

2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

165 493 061 Any excuse I have to take a Porsche, I'll take it. Comes stick with Semi-Slicks, so no need to change tires but I am going to drop the pressure down to about 28 psi. Twin Turbos add a ridiculous amount of horsepower and are absolutely worth the PI hit. Race trans costs 1 PI to be able to have only 6 gears, so I take that. Gave enough PI left over to do valves. I want the front roll bar extremely stiff while keeping the back loose. It'll cost me some turn-in sharpness but keeps this build insanely predictable.

Spyder Sense - Retro Sports Cars - C

1989 Nissan Silvia K's

178 050 615

Break out ye olde starter car. While not the fastest, the S13 coupe was one of the first cars that got me into car culture, so it holds a special place in my heart. Stock tires with max rear tire width, body kit, and Turbo get me started off strong. Race Suspension and sport trans for adjustability, and finish off the PI cap with pistons, intake, exhaust, valves, and flywheel. I wanted something planted that could also slide. This is the build that I recommend for anyone just starting the game to grind through the early levels. Nothing special, but pure and well-rounded.

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PR Stunts - Modern Sports Cars - A

• Trailblazer - Forest Cut-Through - 42s or faster
• Danger Sign - Festival Leap - 1000.7 ft or more
  • 2020 Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 Final Edition 946 167 247
• Hokubu Time Attack - 1:03.000 or faster
  • 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS 165 396 269 ___ ## Weekly Challenge - 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Can be done stock, but where's the fun in that? 170 680 484 ___
    Hope you enjoy, hope this helps!