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Learn to Tune in 10 Minutes | FH5 Car Tuning Guide for Beginners in 2025

📚 Main Topics

Introduction to Tuning
- Importance of tuning for performance and enjoyment.
- Tuning does not affect performance index, allowing for free adjustments.
Understanding Vehicle Dynamics
- Horizon's handling differs from real-world physics, offering more forgiving stability and grip.
- Individual driver preferences affect tuning outcomes.
Key Tuning Elements
- Tire Pressures
  - Stock, street, and sport tires: 25-28 PSI.
  - Rally tires: 28-30 PSI.
  - Drift tires: 30-34 PSI.
  - Off-road tires: 15-20 PSI.
- GearingFocus on final drive for beginners; adjust individual gears as needed.
- Alignment
  - Camber: Negative values preferred; adjust based on drive type.
  - Toe: Use sparingly; toe in for stability, toe out for agility.
  - Caster: Generally maxed out at 7° for better cornering.
Suspension and Damping
- Anti-Roll BarsCommonly set to 165; adjust for oversteer or understeer.
- SpringsSofter front increases oversteer; softer rear increases understeer.
- Ride HeightHigher ride height can improve grip; lower for aesthetics.
- DampingStart with common settings (e.g., 1212 and 55) and adjust for personal preference.
Aerodynamics and Braking
- ArrowMaximize front downforce for grip; adjust rear downforce based on control needs.
- BrakingAdjust balance based on personal preference; keep adjustments within 5% of center.
Differential Tuning
- Adjust settings based on vehicle type (FWD, RWD, AWD).
- Center diff settings affect power distribution; keep between 60-90%.
Final Thoughts on Tuning
- Understand corner dynamics: entry, mid-corner, and exit.
- Balance between speed and stability is crucial, especially for beginners.
- Encourage experimentation and learning through trial and error.

✨ Takeaways

Tuning is essential for maximizing performance and enjoyment in racing.
Each driver should find their own balance between speed and drivability.
Continuous experimentation and adjustment are key to mastering vehicle tuning.

🧠 Lessons

Tuning in Horizon is not just about speed; it's about finding what feels right for you.
Understanding the effects of each tuning element can significantly improve your racing experience.
Don't hesitate to seek help and enjoy the process of tuning your vehicles.

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Transcript excerpt

0:01 [Music] Welcome back, folks. By now, you should have already seen the car building guide and will know how to upgrade your cars with the right parts to maximize performance. But now, it's time to get into the real magic, tuning. As I mentioned in that other video, tuning does not affect your performance index. So, any performance you can squeeze out of the car via the tuning menu is free. Understanding at least the basics can give you a huge leg up in racing and

0:31 simply make your cars more fun to drive. When it comes to Horizon tuning, many elements of the process do follow realworld logic, but a lot of others don't. Horizon's handling is much more forgiving when it comes to vehicle stability and gives you a lot more front tire grip while braking and cornering compared to a sim or real car. This of course alters how you tune the vehicle compared to real life. And as always, there are exceptions to the rules here more than ever. Like I've said before,

1:01 different drivers have different styles, and what is fast for one might not feel good for another. While there is generally a theoretical max pace tune for every car, that doesn't mean every driver can take advantage of it. And it's fine to favor some drivability and feel over maximum pace, especially for beginners. Now, because this is more of a quick primer, I won't be diving too deeply into what each setting means and how it functions on the car. My original guides get into that a lot more, but

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