Why are the WTCC cars (at least the 2014's) so slow to react to the clutch release and launch? I time the lights right, mash the accelerator, release the clutch and nothing happens for a second. I don't hear or feel any wheel spin, so it is as if it's taking a long time for the car to get into gear and launch. Meanwhile, 5 cars pass me as I'm standing still on the line . What could be causing the delay between my releasing the clutch and the car launching? Thanks!
It depends upon your wheel (controller) profile, if I am not mistaken. I have the same issue with some cars and I found out that if I have the autoclutch on (for flappy-paddle gearboxes), I will get the same delay you will get... In cars that actually have a manual, semi-auto or sequential gearbox. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe the WTCC 2014 cars were are semi-auto or sequential gearboxes thus you had to use the clutch or you had to let off the gas to shift up and blip the throttle to shift down. Anyway, I now have two controller profiles: One for flappy-paddle and one for H-shifter. If I am in a car that had an H-Shifter or a sequential/semi-auto I will use the H-shifter profile. If I do not want to do the lift-up/blip-down or heel-toe (it does slow down lap times when you do either) I will turn on the auto clutch. This allows me to use the H-shifter without the clutch. I find this can make cars (like the DTM 1992 Opal) very fun to drive and it gets rid of the lag you mention: Pop the clutch on start and the car will rocket away... As long as the wheel spin is kept under control. Give it a shot, maybe it will work for you.
Thank you! I'm using the Fanatec CSW V2 with paddle shifters and auto-clutch on. I'll try messing with that to see if I can get it to react faster.