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Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

GEARS-PART 1

Learn how to adjust 1st gear for better launches in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. Understand gear ratios for acceleration and top speed.

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Learn how to adjust 1st gear for better launches in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. Understand gear ratios for acceleration and top speed.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    If you need strong acceleration on a track but are having trouble launching, consider making 1st gear taller.
  2. 2
    To make 1st gear taller, move its corresponding bar to the left.
  3. 3
    This adjustment allows you to keep a sporty overall gear setting but slightly lengthens 1st gear.
  4. 4
    This results in a little more speed and a little less acceleration for a better launch.
  5. 5
    This is not a significant loss, as 1st gear is rarely used except at the beginning of a race or after an accident.
Tips
  • Taller gears have smaller numerical values. For example, a gear ratio of 4.000 is considered taller than 4.580.
  • A taller gear (like 4.000) allows for a greater top speed but provides less acceleration compared to a shorter gear (like 4.580).

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