Part 32

Master the Dyno and performance tuning in Need for Speed Underground 2. Learn how to set up your Civic for maximum acceleration and handling with these expert tips.

Alright, so you've been cruising around, maybe winning some races, but now it's time to really make your ride sing. We're diving into the Performance Tuning section, specifically the Dyno, where you can tweak your car to perfection. Think of it like giving your car a custom tune-up for specific race types. When you enter a race, your car will automatically grab these settings, so setting them up right is key!

I'm going to walk you through how I set up my Honda Civic, which has all the Extreme body kits and that sweet Unique Nitro. This setup has been a winner for me, focusing on acceleration since most races don't let you hit your absolute top speed. Let's break it down:

a. Circuit Tuning

For circuits, handling and aerodynamics are super important. You want your car to stick to the road and cut through the air like butter.

• Suspension: Get your car as low as possible – think -1.30 inches in the front and -1.29 in the rear. We're going with Hard Springs (9.95 front/rear) and Hard Shocks (10.00 front/rear) to keep things stiff and responsive. For the sway bars, go soft: 0.02 in the front and 0.00 in the rear. Finally, crank up the Steering Ratio to 1.10 to make those turns razor-sharp.

• Drivetrain: I'm all about acceleration here, not just top speed, because you rarely get to max out your speed in most races. The gearbox settings are crucial for getting off the line fast. The exact numbers depend on your car's top speed, but here's a good sequential setup: 1st Gear at 43.1 MPH, 2nd at 68.8, 3rd at 99.1, 4th at 119.0, 5th at 149.7, and 6th at 174.4 MPH. For the Final Drive Ratio, set it to 4.80.

• Aerodynamics: You'll want strong downforce on both ends. While these settings don't change the Dyno numbers, they make a huge difference on the track. Set Front Downforce to 9.98 and Rear Downforce to 10.00.

• Tires and Brakes: Max out that grip! We're talking 10.00 for both Front and Rear Tire Grip. For the brakes, bias them towards the front with a setting of 0.50.

• ECU: Aim for strong torque in the higher RPM range, starting around 4000-5000 RPM. The exact mapping can be a bit tricky, but here's a good starting point: 0-1 should be around 130-135, and 1-2 around 140-145.

Remember, these are just guidelines based on my Civic, but they're a fantastic starting point to get your car handling like a dream and accelerating like a rocket!