RR3 Wiki:Tips and FAQ for Federated Auto Parts 400

RR3 Wiki:Federated Auto Parts 400

The intention of this page is to keep tips and FAQ for Federated Auto Parts 400 in one place, which will hopefully help people race this event.

Description
Federated Auto Parts 400 is an event held from 31st August which gives players an initial choice from 4 cars, SS v1, SS v2, Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry to complete the 7 stages of the event. Each stage is unlocked the next day. If the player finishes all of the stages, they can keep the car that the player chose with all modifications and upgrades. This includes any damage caused, so the player will still have to pay to get it repaired!

Tips and FAQ History
This is the forth iteration of a tips and FAQ page:
 * RR3 Michael P created tips for The 500's Tips and FAQ for The 500.
 * Guillejarque created a tips page for Project Impulse's challenge The Renault-Nurburgring-Race Teams update and blog for tips
 * RR3 Michael P created tips once more for Le Mans - Pursuit of Victory's Tips and FAQ for Le Mans - Pursuit of Victory
 * Guillejarque created a tips page once more for Le Mans - Pursuit of Victory, with Porsche.

Each time the tips have improved. Unfortunately due to the way forum posts and blogs work, only the originator RR3 Michael P or Guillejarque can edit the first entry. With Tips and FAQ for Road to Le Mans anyone can edit this page, hopefully this will lead to many more editors adding useful content for everyone’s benefit.

Stragegy
Real racing 3 is a massive game designed my FireMonkey (FM) to make you want to spend real money on R$ and. Many in this Wikia community have posted comments what they have managed to reach the end of the game without spending any real money. The bottle neck currency is. Read this article on strategy for more information:
 * Strategy - Including why gold is precious.

Time Shifted Multiplayer (TSM)
Read the following about how the time shifted multiplayer affects the AI of the bots, why it's important to win by small margins and how to slow bots down:
 * Time Shifted Multiplayer - TSM algorithm and AI, whys it's important to win by small margins and how to slow bots down

List of Offline Bots Names
This is the bots order (from faster to slower), and their countries:

Methods to slow bots down
Also view:
 * Strategies to slow bots down... - Forum post with screen grabs and lots of tips.

Start / End Strategy
If you have 7 days to complete the 07 stages, the event is 7 days x 24 hours. The first stage will start the time you start it, the last stage will end 7 x 24 hours later. As stage 01 is straight forward and can be completed without an upgrade or service, it can be started late in the day, it doesn't matter if you don't complete stage 01 the first day, you can continue the following day. The next stage 02, will unlock at midnight, or once stage 01 is complete, if not completed the first day, stage 03 will unlock at midnight on day 3, and so on upto stage 07, in total there will be 7 x 24 hours = 168 hours to complete all 7 stages..

For example:

Start Sunday @ 7:30 PM the event will end 7 days x 24 hours later, Sunday @ 7:30 PM,

You need to choose the best time for you to start Federated Auto Parts 400 event, or more importantly when is the best time for you to end the event!

Cloud Save / Restore
See the Firemonkeys website for full details on cloud save:

Firemonkeys.com.au Cloud Save FAQ

Firemonkey wrote: Real Racing 3 automatically uploads your save data to the Cloud Servers once every 12 Hours. This means that if you have lost your save data, you can easily restore your

previous game progress (including your purchases) and also transfer this save data between devices using the Cloud Save feature.

During events you can use the Cloud Save and Restore feature to your advantage.

Before you start every event, manually do a Cloud Save,  if you loose do a cloud restore,  this will save a ## hour ## minute service after the longer, endurance / cup events.

Once you win do another cloud save before you continue the next event, see the FAQ on Firemonkey's website: It is very important to wait for the screen to display last updated seconds (or minutes) ago. If you have a message stating backup failed, wait another minute, a wheel will turn in the bottom right corner, the message will show last updated seconds (or minutes) ago and Backup to Cloud button will be greyed out too.
 * FM FAQ RR3 Cloud Save - How to Backup your save to the Cloud

If backup still failed, return to the login screen, log off, wait 10 seconds and log on once more, click continue, wait 30 seconds for the login to complete, then try to backup once more.

If you still have problems: log off, then turn aeroplane mode on, wait 10 seconds, turn aeroplane mode off, wait 30 seconds for the wifi to reconnect, login, click continue, wait 30 seconds for the login to complete, then try to backup once more.

The final thing to try, force close the RR3 app, then with the Wifi on, relaunch RR3, then try to backup once more. If this still doesn't work, the FM server is probably having problems, again.

You can also use this technique to save on spending with gold, for example if you want to spend 1 gold on the mechanic, if you win, the mechanic will be used and the car condition will be maintained, but if you don't come first the gold is lost and the car condition will be reduced, if you cloud restore the car will be returned to it previous state and the gold spend (or even free mechanic) returned.
 * FM FAQ RR3 Cloud Save - How to Restore your Save from the Cloud

Note: Before you cloud restore, it is important to login into the same Social Profiles you had previously connected to Real Racing, when cloud saving. Especially if multiple Social Profiles are used!

Car Service
How can I service the car when I already finished the day?

If you missed servicing your car after the final event on the day, the soonest you can service the car is at midnight.

The Target is too High, How do I Reduce it?
When the speed or time or distance is too high or fast or long, there are several things that can be done to reduce the target

Make sure you cloud save before you start and after a handful of failed attempts try a cloud restore and retry the next method. Sometimes the AI is still reduced after the restore.


 * Try offline - if you've been online, you must do a force close too.


 * Try online - sometimes the AI target is different.


 * Try repeat, repeat, repeat, again loose by a big margin, don't come higher than 4th.


 * Try loosing by a big margin, but don't retry, instead complete and then re-enter the race - this takes more time but works.

Sorry this takes so much time, but the AI will reduce. With a cloud restore it's quicker than a long service!

For example, I tried 11 times to reach 1st place:

Also see Methods to slow bots down

The Game / Le Mans Keeps crashing

 * If you are having problems loading Le-Mans: Le Mans is the biggest data track to load, close the game, go off line (aeroplane mode), try a complete showdown (hold the power for 10 seconds, I think), then start back up, launch the game and turn the Heads-up Display (HUD) off. This helps on my Hudl.

I read a post suggesting using the RR3 Graphics app (AKA RR3 GFX) available from the Google Play Store, (then automatically updating it from their website). The poster advised Le Mans used to crash, but when the graphics is set low, using this app, it loads and plays fine. Anyway, it doesn't seem to be any race in Le Mans during Road to Le Mans.

Credit: TBC

App source: RR3 graphics: This app lets you set a desired video graphics quality for RR3 game.

Webpage for more information: hitex.lt RR3 Graphics Project

When is the last time I can start this Event?
The exact date is unknown, normally 2 - 4 weeks.

Will this event be added to the race series?
My best guess is The 500 will be the next one to be added to the series, I don't know for sure, but there is a pattern to challenges being added to the series. Have a look at the the special events at the bottom of Races and Price Special Events and compare how many have been added to the Race Series to see for yourself.

It maybe months before this event is added to a series, again this is a fairly recent pattern from FM of added past events to series, after three to six months.

Will the car be available to win in the future?
The cars are avalable to win if the challenge is cmpleted in 7 days, after 5 days the can be purchased.

Can I buy the car?
The is available in the  race series in the ##name## Series. It can be purchased for ### / R$ ###.

If you start to play the event, all upgrades, customizations and VIP will remain on the car permanently, whether you acquire it from this event or buy it later.

What is the minimum PR / upgrades required
RR3 Michael P wrote:

My recommendation is to start the upgrades as soon as the challenge start as they take ## minutes/hours, there is no need to wait for them to complete before doing continuing the events. As soon as level 1 upgrades are complete start level 2 upgrades. Normally only R$ upgrades are required, as long as you slow the bots (see Time Shifted Multiplayer]] and Methods to slow bots down)

<font color="#FFFF00">How much do the upgrades cost?
For car details see here:
 * 

For full details on upgrades with PR see here:
 * RR3 Wiki:Upgrades Section (Classic Version) - Every care in the game with upgrade and PR values. - Direct link to the ##car##

<font color="#FFFF00">Game Navigation

 * Races and Price - Most profitable races & Series & Races Including best race for each series
 * Race Series - List of every race in the same order, that they are displayed in the game
 * List of all cars (Base Stats) - Every car in the game with no upgrades
 * List of all cars (fully upgraded) - Every car in the game with fully upgraded stats
 * RR3 Wiki:Upgrades Section (Classic Version) - Every care in the game with upgrade and PR values.

<font color="#FFFF00">Editing

 * How to add event data using the Challenge Template? - Challenge pages
 * How do I edit pages for Racing series? - Racing pages
 * Real Racing 3 Wiki:Sandbox - Useful for tests and trials

<font color="#FFFF00">Strategy

 * Strategy - Including why gold is precious.
 * Time Shifted Multiplayer - TSM algorithm and AI, whys it's important to win by small margins and how to slow bots down
 * How often does a car need servicing? - Interesting information on car damage per race
 * List of sales so far - Every car on sale since 2013 ! Useful for planning to buy an expensive car.
 * What are your goals in Real Racing 3? - Interesting forum post about goals.
 * Strategies to slow bots down... - Forum post with screen grabs and lots of tips
 * Upgrades Strategy For 100% Completion - Upgrade requirements and rewards to get to 100% completion

<font color="#FFFF00">External sites

 * Real Racing's Facebook page
 * Real Racing's Twitter page
 * FireMonkey's RR3 home page
 * FireMonkey's Announcements and FAQ home page
 * FireMonkey's Community help page

<font color="#FFFF00">Stage 01
Tips about Federated Auto Parts 400 Stage 01:

<font color="#00FF00">Event 1.1: NASCAR at Richmond International Raceway [2 laps], win this event

<font color="#00FF00">Event 1.2: NASCAR at Richmond International Raceway [1 lap], win this event

<font color="#00FF00">Event 1.3: NASCAR at Richmond International Raceway [10 laps], win this event

Credit:  ...  and everyone else who have posted comments.

<font color="#FFFF00">Stage 02
Tips about Federated Auto Parts 400 Stage 02:

<font color="#00FF00">Event 2.1: NASCAR at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Speedway [3 laps], Win this event

<font color="#00FF00">Event 2.2: Speed Record at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Speedway, Win this event

<font color="#00FF00">Event 2.3: NASCAR at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Speedway [4 laps], Overtake 30 cars

<font color="#00FF00">Event 2.4: NASCAR at Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Speedway [5 laps], win this event

Credit:  ...  and everyone else who have posted comments.

<font color="#FFFF00">Stage 03
Tips about Federated Auto Parts 400 Stage 03:

<font color="#00FF00">Event 3.1: #track# - Win this event

<font color="#00FF00">Event 3.2: ##track## - Win these events

<font color="#00FF00">Event 3.3: ##track## - Win this event without damaging your car or going off track

<font color="#00FF00">Event 3.4: ##track## Draft for at least 1,000yd (914m) and win

Credit:  ...  and everyone else who have posted comments.

<font color="#FFFF00">Stage 04
Tips about Federated Auto Parts 400 Stage 04:

<font color="#00FF00">Event 4.1: #track# - Complete the first lap under 54s OR finish with an average speed of 160 mph (257 kmph)

<font color="#00FF00">Event 4.2: ##track## - Maintain a continuous draft of 1,100 yd (1,006 m)

<font color="#00FF00">Event 4.3: ##track## - End the lap with your drafting partner in a 1-2 finish

<font color="#00FF00">Event 4.4: ##track## Win this event

Credit:  ...  and everyone else who have posted comments.

<font color="#FFFF00">Stage 05
Tips about Federated Auto Parts 400 Stage 05:

<font color="#00FF00">Event 5.1: #description# - Finish in the top 20

<font color="#00FF00">Event 5.2: #description# - Finish in the top 10

<font color="#00FF00">Event 5.3: #description# - Finish in first place

<font color="#00FF00">Event 5.4: #description# - Finish first without damaging your car

<font color="#00FF00">Event 5.5: #description# - Finish in the top 20

Credit:  ...  and everyone else who have posted comments.

<font color="#FFFF00">Stage 06
Tips about Federated Auto Parts 400 Stage 06:

<font color="#00FF00">Event 6.1: #description# - Finish in the top 10

<font color="#00FF00">Event 6.2: #description# - Finish in the top 10

<font color="#00FF00">Event 6.3: #description# - Get to the top 3

<font color="#00FF00">Event 6.4: #description# - Finish in the top 10 without colliding

<font color="#00FF00">Event 6.4: #description# - Finish in the lead

Credit:  ...  and everyone else who have posted comments.

<font color="#FFFF00">Stage 07
Tips about Federated Auto Parts 400 Stage 07:

<font color="#00FF00">Event 7.1: #description# - Lead at the end of lap 275

<font color="#00FF00">Event 7.2: #description# - Maintain 1st without Dale Earnhardt, Jr./Tony Stewart/Brad Keselowski/Kyle Busch drafting you for more than 20 seconds

<font color="#00FF00">Event 7.3: #description# - Lead at the end of lap 325

<font color="#00FF00">Event 7.4: #description#

<font color="#00FF00">Event 7.5: #description# - Win the race

Credit:  ...  and everyone else who have posted comments.

<font color="#F08080">Benefit
Calculated benefits of the event:

(Can be calculated from the figures before starting day and figures after completion of the special challenge)

<font color="#F08080">Credit and Thanks
BIG credit and thank you to Leon rr3 for extracting all the descriptions for this event from the RR3 script files.

Many of the tips and FAQ have been combined from posts left by this RR3 wiki community, a big credit needs to go to this excellent community.

Finally, thank you, to everyone who have left comments and tips, for this seven day event.

<font color="#F08080">Comments and Tips
If you have any tips, please either edit the relevant section of this page and add them yourself* or leave comments on the Federated Auto Parts 400 Comments and an editor will add them later.

Note: * This page will be hot - many people editing per day, so please add you tips and save quickly, it maybe a good idea to write the comment or tip in notepad (or notepad++). Then edit the relevant section, paste in the tip, and publish quickly. Hopefully this will avoid editing conflicts, where multiple editors are editing the same section at the same time.

Please post your comments and tips, any information you feel maybe useful, such as:
 * What stage and event you are leaving a tip for, this can be shortened e.g. Tip for 1.3 is for stage 01 event 3
 * What problems you had and how to overcome the problems?
 * e.g. Can corners be cut?
 * Can an event be run with a broken car?
 * If so with what PR/upgrade?
 * What controls Tilt A / B ?
 * What assists - brakes high / low /off ? TC on / off?
 * Basically any tips that maybe useful to other racers.
 * If you are anonymous feel free to sign a name or handle.

One of the editors will summarise them and add them to the relevant event, if there is anything missing please post a comment or tip to Federated Auto Parts 400 Comments and let us know ;-)