RR3 Wiki:Tips and FAQ for Balance of Power

RR3 Wiki:Tips and FAQ for Balance of Power

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

Description
Balance of Power is an event in Real Racing 3. It gives the players a chance to win the ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GTE (2017). After version was updated. Balance of Power starts ??mmmmmm ddth 20yy??.

The event comprises a wide range of cars, especially the ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GTE (2017)....??expand if required??

Stage 01
Tips about Balance of Power Stage 01 (Champion):


 *  Tips 

RR3 Michael P wrote: Follow methods to slow bots down

Amrosa wrote:

Goal 1.1: Cup, Brands Hatch 2 laps - Win this event - Recommended PR78.1

Goal 1.2: Autocross, Brands Hatch - Win this event - Recommended PR78.1

Goal 1.3: Head To Head, Brands Hatch 2 laps - Overtake 4 times without skidding more than 2 times, and win - Recommended PR78.1

RR3 Michael P wrote: Endurance events and Elimination events are particularly good to slow the bot's down for future events, next best are Drag Race events, Autocross events and Speed Snap events, see methods to slow bots down.


 *  Reports 

Speed Master Real wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt A, no assists, PR78.1 (0000000)

Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt B / Sens. 0 / No brakes / no steering / no traction PR78.1 (0000000)

Tavi Tom wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR78.1 (0000000)

Chronic Avidness wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt B, no assists, sensitivity 4.

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Speed Master Real, Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie, Tavi Tom, Amrosa, Chronic Avidness, ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

Stage 02
Tips about Balance of Power Stage 02 (Trial Day):


 *  Tips 

RR3 Michael P wrote: Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Amrosa wrote:

Goal 2.1: Elimination, Brands Hatch - Win this event - Recommended PR80.8

Goal 2.2: Cup, Brands Hatch 1 lap - Reach an average speed of 114.4 mph (184 kph), and finish - Recommended PR80.8

Goal 2.3: Cup, Brands Hatch 2 laps - Overtake exactly 11 times, and no more, and win - Recommended PR80.8

RR3 Michael P wrote: Endurance events and Elimination events are particularly good to slow the bot's down for future events, next best are Drag Race events, Autocross events and Speed Snap events, see methods to slow bots down.

ME7 wrote: 2.2 tip.

You get 1 lap. But if you drive backwards for a while, you can extend the race. This pays of in 2 ways:
 * It gives you more distance to hit average speed.
 * It lengthens the race time wise, which should keep the targets lower.


 *  Reports 

Tavi Tom wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR78.1 (0000000)

Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt B / Sens. 0 / No brakes / no steering / no traction PR78.1 (0000000)

Speed Master Real wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt A, no assists, PR78.1 (0000000)

Chronic Avidness wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt B, no assists, sensitivity 4.

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Tavi Tom, Speed Master Real, Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie, Amrosa, Chronic Avidness, ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

Stage 03
Tips about Balance of Power Stage 03 (Power N' Performance):


 *  Tips 

RR3 Michael P wrote: Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Amrosa wrote:

Goal 3.1: Cup, Silverstone The Grand Prix Circuit 1 lap - Win this event without going off-track for more than 2 seconds - Recommended PR82.8

Goal 3.2: Speed Record, Silverstone The National Circuit 1 lap - Win this event without going off-track for more than 1.5 seconds - Recommended PR82.8

Goal 3.3: Cup, Silverstone The National Circuit 1 lap - Reach a top speed of at least 172 mph (277 kph) 2 times and win without going off-track for more than 1 second. - Recommended PR82.8

Goal 3.4: Cup, Silverstone The National Circuit 3 laps - Tailgate anyone continuously within 22 yds (20m) for 15 seconds and place 3rd, OR win - Recommended PR82.8

RR3 Michael P wrote: Endurance events and Elimination events are particularly good to slow the bot's down for future events, next best are Drag Race events, Autocross events and Speed Snap events, see methods to slow bots down.


 *  Reports 

Tavi Tom wrote: Driver Settings:  Events 1-2: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR78.1 (0000000) Events 3-4: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR81.8 (1111111)

Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie wrote: For Goal 3.3: In the description does not win. But you have to. That's why you need upgrades. Did it with 1110100 done. But have the other R $ upgrades also started Driver Settings:  Events 1-2:Tilt B / Sens. 0 / No brakes / no steering / no traction PR78.1 (0000000) Events 3-4: Tilt B / Sens. 0 / No brakes / no steering / no traction PR80.3 (1110100)

Speed Master Real wrote: Driver Settings:  Events 1-2: Tilt A, No Assists PR78.1 (0000000) Events 3-4: Tilt A, No Assists PR80.3 (1110100)

ME7 wrote:
 * 3.1 pretty simple. I'm continuing to lengthen the race is by blocking and crashing bots.
 * 3.2 You can get a nice run at this one if you back up a little bit and use the start-finish area. Don't go any faster than you have to.
 * 3.3 As you near the first corner just lift off the gas for 1-2 seconds right when the car in front of you brakes, then get full throttle ASAP. Watch your speed and nail the brakes as soon as hit the target speed. Get back into the gas quick or do a bounce off the wall like I did to carry a little more speed. Stay lined up with the other cars to stop you from going off track. You can also take a slight inside line and slide into them if you need to. This stage could be done without any contact but, where's the fun in that!
 * 3.4 Definitely go with the option where you finish third. This should keep the targets lower in future races. I also messed around with the bots again to try to keep the targets lower in the future.

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Tavi Tom, Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie, Amrosa, Speed Master Real, ME7 ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

Stage 04
Tips about Balance of Power Stage 04 (A Balanced Challenge):


 *  Tips 

RR3 Michael P wrote: Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Amrosa wrote:

Goal 4.1: Endurance, Silverstone The International Circuit - Win this event without damaging your car - Recommended PR84.4

Goal 4.2: Cup, Silverstone The Grand Prix Circuit 1 lap - Win this event within 1:38.50 without going off-track for more than 1 second - Recommended PR84.4

Goal 4.3: Hunter, Silverstone The International Circuit 1 lap - Tailgate within 22 yd (20 m) for 12 seconds or overtake more than 4 times, then win - Recommended PR84.4

Goal 4.4: Cup, Silverstone The Grand Prix Circuit 2 laps- Reach an average speed of at least 136.1 mph (219 kph), and win without going off-track - Recommended PR84.4

RR3 Michael P wrote: Endurance events and Elimination events are particularly good to slow the bot's down for future events, next best are Drag Race events, Autocross events and Speed Snap events, see methods to slow bots down.


 *  Reports 

Tavi Tom wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR81.8 (1111111)

Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt B / Sens. 0 / No brakes / no steering / no traction PR81.8 (1111111)

Speed Master Real wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt A, No Assists PR80.3 (1110100)

ME7 wrote: Day 4 done, still with just R$.
 * No tips needed for 4.1, you can find it on my YouTube channel.
 * 4.2 I stay full throttle until I near the first sharp corner. I was a little sloppy here and there. You have to take the off-track cut very well because there's just enough time to make it. That shaves at least 1 to 2 seconds off your time. Or run cleaner and skip the cut. the targets lower in the future.
 * 4.3 Restarting a Hunter event always makes it easier. Sometimes a little easier, sometimes a lot easier. Check out this video for more on that.
 * 4.4 took me awhile to figure out but it was worth it. Now I know some faster lines at this track. Take the outside line so you have more distance to build up average speed. I chose to overtake a lot of cars in the first few corners so I have less cars to deal with later.

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Amrosa, Tavi Tom, Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie, Speed Master Real ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

Stage 05
Tips about Balance of Power Stage 05 (Thrill of the Race):


 *  Tips 

RR3 Michael P wrote: Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Amrosa wrote: Goal 5.1: Cup, Red Bull Ring Grand Prix Circuit - Win this event with a lead of less than 66yd (60m) - Recommended PR85.9

Goal 5.2: Speed Snap, Red Bull Ring Grand Prix Circuit - Win this event without going off-track - Recommended PR85.9

Goal 5.3: Cup, Red Bull Ring Südschleife National Circuit - Reach a top speed of at least 175 mph (282 kph), and win without going off-track - Recommended PR85.9

Goal 5.4: Elimination, Red Bull Ring Grand Prix Circuit - Stay one place away from each Elimination, then win - Recommended PR85.9

RR3 Michael P wrote: Endurance events and Elimination events are particularly good to slow the bot's down for future events, next best are Drag Race events, Autocross events and Speed Snap events, see methods to slow bots down.


 *  Reports 

Tavi Tom wrote: Driver Settings:  Events 1-2: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR81.8 (1111111) Events 3-4: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR85.2 (1331311)

Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie wrote: Day 5 is not easy.
 * Race 1 goes with the R $ upgrades, but you have to cut short
 * Race 2.
 * I only managed a 248.33 with 2x gold and 2x R $ upgrade.
 * I know that on day 6 an autocross comes, where you need even more upgrades. That's why I chose the 3 that they do the most.
 * I did 1 race with R $ and then installed the upgrades. If you stay in the race, the goal goes down. Otherwise, there is no way to slow down the bots

Speed Master Real wrote: Driver Settings:  Event 1: Tilt A, No Assists PR81.8 (1111111) Events 2-4: Tilt A, No Assists PR85.2 (1131313)

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Amrosa, Tavi Tom, Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie, Speed Master Real ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

Stage 06
Tips about Balance of Power Stage 06 (Rivals Return):


 *  Tips 

RR3 Michael P wrote: Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Amrosa wrote:

Goal 6.1: Cup, Red Bull Ring Grand Prix Circuit 2 laps - Win this event with a lead of at least 350 yd (320 m) - Recommended PR87.5

Goal 6.2: Autocross, Red Bull Ring Grand Prix Circuit - Win this event without going off-track - Recommended PR87.5

Goal 6.3: Cup, Red Bull Ring Grand Prix Circuit 2 laps - Reach an average speed of at least 135.5 mph (218 kph) and win withput going off-track - Recommended PR87.5

Goal 6.4: Elimination, Red Bull Ring Grand Prix Circuit - Stay one place away from each Elimination, then win with a lead of at least 55 yd (50 m) This elimination is run with a 6-car grid - Recommended PR87.5

RR3 Michael P wrote: Endurance events and Elimination events are particularly good to slow the bot's down for future events, next best are Drag Race events, Autocross events and Speed Snap events, see methods to slow bots down.


 *  Reports 

Tavi Tom wrote: Driver Settings:  Events 1-2: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR85.2 (1331311) Events 3-4: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR87.2 (3331313)

Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt B / Sens. 0 / No brakes / no steering / no traction PR84.9 (3331111)
 * 6.2 As I said yesterday, there is an autocross. That's why I took the upgrades 3331111. They bring more power. So it was possible to create this autocross.
 * 6.4 In this elimations race, you do not have to be 50 yards at 0 sec, but when you finish it. As you can see in my video. At 0 sec I still have not 50 meters ahead.

Speed Master Real wrote: Driver Settings:  Event 1: Tilt A, No Assists PR85.2 (1131313) Events 2-4: Tilt A, No Assists PR86.0 (1131333)

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Amrosa, Tavi Tom, Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie, Speed Master Real ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

Stage 07
Tips about Balance of Power Stage 07 (Practice):


 *  Tips 

RR3 Michael P wrote: Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Amrosa wrote:

Goal 7.1: Cup, Circuit des 24 Heures 1 Lap - Win without skidding more than once. - Recommended PR88.4

Goal 7.2: Time Trial, Circuit des 24 Heures 1 Lap - Complete this event within 3:06.30 - Recommended PR88.4

Goal 7.3: Cup, Circuit des 24 Heures 1 Lap - Defend first place and finish without going off-track The race begins at Arnage and finishes when crossing the Start/Finish Line — with Tyre Degradation. - Recommended PR88.4

Goal 7.4: Hunter, Circuit des 24 Heures 1 Lap - Reach a top speed of at least 209 mph (337 kph) 2 times, and win without going off-track - Recommended PR88.4

RR3 Michael P wrote: Endurance events and Elimination events are particularly good to slow the bot's down for future events, next best are Drag Race events, Autocross events and Speed Snap events, see methods to slow bots down.


 *  Reports 

Tavi Tom wrote: Driver Settings: Tilt A, No Assists, Steering Sensitivity: 6 PR87.2 (3331313)

Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie wrote: Driver Settings:  Events 1-3:Tilt B / Sens. 0 / No brakes / no steering / no traction PR84.9 (3331111) Events 4: Tilt B / Sens. 0 / No brakes / no steering / no traction PR86.1 (3331311) Unfortunately, day 7 is without sound since I recorded it with the iphone. Day 7 would be possible with 3331111. You have to make Race 4. Where the speed already counts at 336. As you can see in the video, I reach 336 and go briefly from the pedal. Then reach 336 again and he does not count it unfortunately. Therefore, I had to install two upgrades, because I had to make the 336 again on the 4 straights. I have not found another line where to make it.

Speed Master Real wrote:

Driver Settings:  Event 1: Tilt A, No Assists PR85.2 (1131313) Events 2-4: Tilt A, No Assists PR86.0 (1131333)

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Amrosa, Tavi Tom, Real Racing 3 Speed Junkie ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

Stage 08
Tips about Balance of Power Stage 08:


 *  Tips 

RR3 Michael P wrote: Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Amrosa wrote:

Goal 8.1: Cup, Circuit des 24 Heures 1 lap - Win this event with a lead of at least 110 yd (100m) without going off-track - Recommended PR89.3

Goal 8.2: ?Event, Circuit des 24 Heures laps? - goal? - Recommended PR89.3

Goal 8.3: ?Event, Circuit des 24 Heures laps? - goal? - Recommended PR89.3

Goal 8.4: ?Event, Circuit des 24 Heures laps? - goal? - Recommended PR89.3

Goal 8.5: ?Event, Circuit des 24 Heures laps? - goal? - Recommended PR89.3

RR3 Michael P wrote: Endurance events and Elimination events are particularly good to slow the bot's down for future events, next best are Drag Race events, Autocross events and Speed Snap events, see methods to slow bots down.


 *  Reports 

Speed Master Real wrote:

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Amrosa... and everyone else who have posted comments.

Start / End Strategy
The player has 8 days to complete the 8 stages, the event is 8 days x 24 hours. The first stage will start the time the player starts it, the last stage will end 8 x 24 hours later. As stage 01 is normally straightforward and can be completed without an upgrade or service, it can be started late in the day, it doesn't matter if stage 01 isn't completed the first day, it can be continued the following day. Stage 02, will automatically unlock at midnight, but can only be raced once stage 01 is complete. Stage 03 will unlock at midnight the following day, and so on up to stage 8. In total there will be 8 x 24 hours = 192 hours to complete all stages.

For example:

Start Saturday @ 7:30 PM the event will end 8 days x 24 hours later, Sunday @ 7:30 PM,

You need to choose the best time for you to start Balance of Power event, or more importantly when is the best time for you to end the event!

RR3 Michael P wrote (pre-race tip): I wouldn't recommend starting the event on the first day, March 7th. The tips and details can be filled in by the early adopters, so starting a day or two later gives a better heads up.

Ideally, for racers who are busy Monday to Friday and have the weekend free, the best day and time to start is as late as possible Saturday, as long as it's before midnight, meaning stage 8 of the event can be completed over two days, the following Saturday and Sunday. There may be a short time to start this event! It may be only open for 1 week. Keep an eye out for adverts to start the event and watch for a countdown to start. Once started the event can be run, even if it's closed to new racers.

Cloud Save / Restore
It is important to cloud save before every race, for full details see RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ

Strategy

 * Strategy - Including why gold is precious.

Time Shifted Multiplayer (TSM)

 * 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
See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ

List of Balance of Power Bots Names
This event has a different set of offline bots, that are also common to No Compromise, Light-Rider and Jaguar Legacy: XJ220:

Methods to slow bots down
See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ

How can I service the car when I already finished the day?
If the final car service is missed, after the final event on the day, the soonest it can service is at midnight (local time), when the next stage opens.

The Target is too High, How do I Reduce it?
See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ

The Game / Le Mans Keeps crashing
See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ

When is the last time I can start this Event?
The exact date is unknown, normally 1 – 2 weeks.

The way FM display the date isn't very clear, they use a rounding factor. The days and hours remaining, to start, is changing at midday or on the half hour. The closing date and time displayed is a cautious closing date and time. Keep an eye out for adverts to start the event and watch for a countdown to start. Once started the event can be run, even if it's closed to new racers.

Will this event be added to the race career?
FM went through a spell of adding special events to the racing career, the last time a special event was added was September 2015 v3.6, NASCAR Academy was added directly to the NASCAR career, without previously being released as a Time Limited Event (TLE). Previous to that was April 2015 v3.3, with Redline: Origins and MotorFiesta 1. It is therefore unlikely this event will be added to the racing career.

Will the car be available to win in the future?
The ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GTE (2017) is available to win if the challenge is completed in ?? days, after mmm dd the ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GTE (2017) can be purchased.

With the introduction of Flashback Special Events, it may be possible to repeat this special event in the future.

Can I buy the car?
The ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GTE (2017) is available in one series:
 * GTE-Pro: Aston Martin and Porsche bonus series in the Legend category

This vehicle was added in the released in February 2018 and can be unlocked by earning 29 trophies in GTE-Pro: Aston Martin and Porsche.

This vehicle can be acquired for 650 or 520  with showcase discount. It can sometimes be bought for ?? as a 'Get it Now' price, unlocking GTE-Pro: Aston Martin and Porsche.

What is the minimum PR / upgrades required
RR3 Michael P wrote (pre-race): Since Generations, if the players car is far below the recommended PR level the bots run impossible times. Once the car is upgraded the bots return to normal times. Slowing the bots works, only when the PR requirements are close. Some goals have fixed top bots. Possible upgrade strategies:

Note: PORSCHE 911 RSR (2017) is the best car to complete GTE-Pro: Aston Martin and Porsche, see RR3 Wiki:Upgrades Strategy For 100% Completion

How much do the upgrades cost?
For car details see here:
 * ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GTE (2017)

For full details on upgrades with PR see here:
 * RR3 Wiki:Upgrades Section ASTON MARTIN - Direct link to the ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GTE (2017) project page with PR.

Useful Pages
See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ

Benefit
Calculated benefits of the event:

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

Credit and Thanks
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. Also, thank you, to everyone who has left comments and tips, for this challenge.

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 Balance of Power Comments and an editor will add them later.

Please post your comments and tips, any information you feel may be 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 corner 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 may be 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 Balance of Power Comments and let us know ;-)