Welcome back, fellow racers! In this leg of our Simboostr tutorial journey, we continue our road through the Simboostr web application. Last time, we got familiar with some of the basic pages, and now, we'll explore the interesting world of section analysis. From checking out your braking technique to the interplay of throttle and steering, every aspect will be under the microscope. And that's not all — you’ll also see how Alfie, your AI race engineer, guides you through with his insights. Buckle up for a ride into the core of Simboostr's capabilities!
Section analysis
Dive into the section analysis page that allows you to evaluate a given section and give you an overview on your mistakes and your accomplishments compared to the reference. You have the option to see the analysis from 4 different aspects, data types: braking, steering, shifting and applying throttle. The graphs show 3 types of information to see what happens and understand the reason for it. The horizontal axis (x) represents the meters on the track, while on the vertical axis (y) you can see the value of the data type with its unit of measure. See the order below:
Braking
time difference: this curve shows you the time difference in the given section compared to the reference. The curve going up means that you lose time, however if it goes downwards, you gain time. This graph serves as a visual guide to pinpoint sections with significant time differences.
speed: here, you can see the speed of the car, allowing you to compare it at the different sections. Regarding the braking data, it is important to observe the deceleration from the maximum speed (steepness of the curve) as well as the minimum speed in the corners. These factors determine the efficiency of your braking.
braking: the curve demonstrates the usage of the brake pedal in a percentage value. Your AI race engineer, Alfie gives you feedback based on this data.
Steering
steering wheel angle: the curve unveils the value of the steering wheel angle with intricate details about your driving style and the car’s behavior - whether it tends towards oversteer or understeer, early or late turn in points. Alfie will analyze and give feedback to you based on those data.
applying throttle: the application of throttle is equally crucial. The graph reveals how you use throttle, a factor that significantly influences steering dynamics. For instance, excessive throttle application might lead to oversteering, requiring correction or counter steering. Analyzing both throttle and steering curves can lead to improvement.
braking: another factor affecting your steering is the usage of the brake pedal. For that reason, this information is also included on this graph. Let’s take another example. If you use excessive brake at a certain steering wheel angle, you could feel the car understeer that requires you to turn the steering wheel more to navigate the corner. However, this approach risks missing the clipping point (see the track map).
Shifting
time difference
RPM: the curve representing the RPM value is a great tool to understand up- and downshifting better. In case of downshifting, the RPM value will show how you use the engine brake. Alfie steps in to provide insights into the effectiveness of your engine brake usage.
gear: here, you can see what gear you used in a specific corner alongside with the timing of the up- and downshifts. Feedbacks from Alfie will let you know whether your timing and gear choice were appropriate for the corner.
Throttle
time difference
speed: a great visual tool for you to compare your speeds across different sections. A focal point of the analysis is when the value starts to increase from the minimum value. This will indicate the timing and the intensity of your throttle usage. This graph will also tell you the decrease of your speed in case of only lifting the pedal.
applying throttle: the curve indicates your usage of throttle and will be analyzed by Alfie to help you reach new heights.
Comments from Alfie
Explore Alfie's comments, your personalized guide to understanding the ups and downs of your chosen data curves. In this section, Alfie breaks down various aspects of your driving, pointing out key details that can help you shave off valuable tenths or even seconds from your lap times. One of the aspects is the difference between the brake application points expressed in meters. The graphs also include highlights of the comments for you to see the details exactly.
Map of the Simboostr Section
Navigate the track map to see the differences between your lap and the reference lap. Clicking on the graphs or Alfie's advice instantly guides your car to specific points on the map. This interactive feature helps you pinpoint areas that need improvement, providing a dynamic visual aid for refining your performance.
Onboard view
View the onboard recording of Simboostr’s reference lap. It is interconnected with insightful graphs so altogether you see what happened on the track from the driver’s point of view. With the help of this tool, compare your actions to the reference in crucial aspects, such as braking, and memorize the parts of the track that need improvement for a better lap time.
Final thoughts
As we roll through the details of section analysis, explore the onboard video view, and catch some wisdom from Alfie, we're wrapping up this blog. We've unpacked even more features of Simboostr, giving you a solid tool to up your racing game. Stay tuned for more insights!
