About this video

• Video Title: Learn to Tune in 10 Minutes | FH5 Car Tuning Guide for Beginners in 2025
• Channel: HokiHoshi
• Speakers: None specified
• Duration: 00:10:31

Overview

This video provides a beginner-friendly guide to car tuning in Forza Horizon 5, focusing on essential settings to improve car performance and drivability without going into excessive detail on the mechanics of each setting. It offers suggested values and ranges for various tuning components, emphasizing experimentation and finding a balance that suits individual driving styles.

Key takeaways

• Tuning in Forza Horizon 5 offers "free" performance gains as it doesn't affect the PI rating.
• While real-world tuning logic applies, Horizon's physics are more forgiving, especially regarding front tire grip.
• Personal driving style is crucial; a "max pace" tune might not be best for every driver.
• The video covers key tuning areas: Tires, Gearing, Alignment (Camber, Toe, Caster), Anti-roll Bars, Springs, Damping, Aero, Brakes, and Differential.
• Experimentation and using telemetry are encouraged for fine-tuning, but the video provides starting points for beginners.

Overview

This video serves as a comprehensive, yet accessible, guide to car tuning in Forza Horizon 5, specifically tailored for beginners aiming to enhance their vehicle's performance and handling. It systematically breaks down the tuning process into key adjustable components, providing practical advice and recommended ranges for each. The core philosophy emphasizes that tuning offers performance improvements independent of the car's Performance Index (PI), making it a valuable tool for extracting maximum potential. The guide acknowledges the nuances of Forza's physics engine, which differs from real-world driving, and stresses the importance of personalization, encouraging drivers to find settings that align with their individual styles and preferences rather than solely chasing theoretical maximum speed. It aims to equip viewers with a foundational understanding to confidently adjust their cars for better racing outcomes and an overall more enjoyable driving experience.

Key takeaways

• Tuning Philosophy: Tuning in FH5 is "free" performance that doesn't impact PI. It enhances cars for better handling and driving pleasure. While real-world logic is a basis, Forza's forgiving physics necessitate specific tuning approaches. Driver preference and feel are as important as raw speed.
• Tires: Recommended pressures vary by tire type:
  • Stock, Street, Sport: 25-28 PSI (higher for response, lower for grip).
  • Rally: 28-30 PSI.
  • Semi/Full Slicks, Drift: 30-34 PSI.
  • Off-road/Rally: 15-20 PSI.
• Gearing: Focus on the final drive for a quick tune. Aim for the last gear to top out near the end of the telemetry graph. Individual gear adjustments are for fine-tuning when gears feel too close or far apart.
• Alignment:
  • Camber: Always negative for racing. Typical range is 0 to -2. RWD cars often prefer more front camber; FWD cars, more rear. AWD cars benefit from values closer together.
  • Toe: Use sparingly. Toe-in (rear) adds stability; toe-out (front) increases agility and rotation. Generally, small amounts of rear toe-in or front toe-out are preferred for racing (max ~0.3°).
  • Caster: Maximize to 7° for enhanced front camber effect during turns, improving cornering and stability.
• Anti-roll Bars (ARBs): Max settings (e.g., 165) are common, especially for AWD, to combat body roll. For oversteer, stiffen the front or soften the rear. For understeer, soften the front or stiffen the rear.
• Springs: Softer front suspension increases oversteer; softer rear increases understeer. In FH5, softer front springs are common due to inherent grip. Very soft overall springs, or softer front than rear, can induce rotation.
  • Ride Height: Counterintuitively, raising ride height can improve grip, especially for road cars. Max it out for rally/off-roading. Lowering it impacts stability but can feel better for some drivers.
• Damping:
  • Rebound: Aggressive rebound (e.g., 20 front/rear) can work well.
  • Bump: Softer bump settings (e.g., 3-6) are often used.
  • Logic: Stiffer front/softer rear damping increases oversteer; stiffer rear/softer front increases understeer. Adjustments should be incremental.
• Aero: Maximize front downforce for maximum front grip and rotation. Minimize rear downforce initially; increase only if rear grip is insufficient on corner exit. Higher downforce reduces top speed and straight-line acceleration due to increased drag.
• Brakes: Critical Note: Settings are reversed in FH5. Slider towards "front" means more rear brake bias, making the car more lively. Slider towards "rear" means more front brake bias, increasing stability. For racing, keep bias within ~5% of center. Brake pressure is largely preference; higher pressure means faster, stronger response.
• Differential:
  • Acceleration: Higher values (especially front/AWD) improve grip and stability under power. Lowering front acceleration can help with plow understeer on corner exit. For RWD, high acceleration lock can be faster but less predictable. Aim for as high as possible without losing traction on corner exit.
  • Deceleration (Decel): Higher rear diff deceleration (AWD/RWD) or front diff deceleration (FWD) can help with stability when off-throttle.
  • Center Diff (AWD): Balances power between front and rear. Towards rear = oversteer, towards front = understeer. Generally keep between 60-90%, not below 50%.
• Final Advice: Understand corner phases (entry, mid-corner, exit) and how settings affect transitions. Tuning is about finding the fastest way through corners by maximizing grip and rotation. Balance stability with speed; a purpose-built race car is less forgiving than a road car. Experimentation and seeking help are encouraged.

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