Ok so I've seen alot of posts saying gearboxes are only doing 3 races before they hit 50% and have issues. By 6 races they are going to be at 100% and risk of failure.
So I took a look at the durability R&D.
- All engine and gearbox parts 10% 500
- Gearbox 22.5% 500 x 4
100% improvement in reliability with 5 upgrades costing 2500 (you are given 2200 to start with).
Gearboxes lasting 3 races will now reach 50% after 6 races.
I fear alot of people are going with performance upgrades to move up the standings when actually these upgrades are crucial at the start of your career. I'd suggest the engine upgrades will benefit you as well before you begin to work on performance.
- DO NOT qualify or race with a gearbox at 50% or over. It will ruin your session or race. Take a new gearbox and a 5 place penalty. The game allows for 6 gearboxes and 8 engines. If you need to take a penalty add a fresh unit to your allocation.
- If you ever qualify 20th take a fresh engine (and all available components) there's no loss to your penalty.
- Remember 4 gearboxes doing 6 races is 3x6 = 18 races. Your other gearbox only needs to do 2 races. Use that gearbox as your higher wearing box whilst you add the upgrades to the other 3.
So I took a look at the durability R&D.
- All engine and gearbox parts 10% 500
- Gearbox 22.5% 500 x 4
100% improvement in reliability with 5 upgrades costing 2500 (you are given 2200 to start with).
Gearboxes lasting 3 races will now reach 50% after 6 races.
I fear alot of people are going with performance upgrades to move up the standings when actually these upgrades are crucial at the start of your career. I'd suggest the engine upgrades will benefit you as well before you begin to work on performance.
- DO NOT qualify or race with a gearbox at 50% or over. It will ruin your session or race. Take a new gearbox and a 5 place penalty. The game allows for 6 gearboxes and 8 engines. If you need to take a penalty add a fresh unit to your allocation.
- If you ever qualify 20th take a fresh engine (and all available components) there's no loss to your penalty.
- Remember 4 gearboxes doing 6 races is 3x6 = 18 races. Your other gearbox only needs to do 2 races. Use that gearbox as your higher wearing box whilst you add the upgrades to the other 3.