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Grand Prix 3

Submitted by: rickHH

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As is the case with most high-end racing simulations
where exacting car control is crucial, nothing will ruin
your day like an overburdened processor and the jumpy
frame rate and/or slow gameplay it will cause. In GP3,
depressing the O key while in the cockpit will reveal
your current processor occupancy rate, a figure that must
be kept under 100 percent. If you're running over that
number, first try reducing the detail in your mirrors.
If you're still high, drop the resolution to 800x600.
And if that doesn't work, drop Trackside Objects to Low,
then click the box beside "Reduced texture detail
(Hardware 3D)." All of these modifications will make
life easier for your processor without adversely affecting
any of the game's most critical visual cues.

Properly braking in GP3 without locking the tires along the
way is a difficult thing to do. A wise approach is to hit
the brakes hard when coming to a turn, then back off as you
(a) slow down and (b) hear the sounds of tire squeal and/or
see puffs of tire smoke. Alternately, a quick succession of
brake "blips" after the initial hard application should be
enough to stop you while convincing the program that you're
not locking the tires. And use those brake markers! If you
see the 100 marker go flying by and you haven't yet started
to brake, it may be too late.

Rain driving in GP3 presents a whole new batch of problems,
as it does in real life. It is important to remember that
even a perfect setup won't allow you to hammer the throttle.
Instead, this is a time to practice your smoothness never act
hastily, and slowly introduce any changes in velocity and
momentum. And in the garage beforehand, try increasing the
downforce and softening the suspension. Of course, then you'll
have to increase the ride height, too, in order to stop the frame
from contacting the ground.

If you're a newcomer to automobile simulation racing, the most
important Driver Aid you have at your disposal is the Best Line.
Turn this aid on and a dotted line will appear on the pavement
to show you where on the track your car should be positioned to
best set up for maximum speed through the turns. Remember,
entering a corner from the outside, cutting inside to the apex,
then swinging back outside during the exit--using the curbs
if you must is the only way to drive.

Alternate cars:
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Type 123456789qwerty. A message will be heard to
confirm correct code entry

Unique Cars:
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Press the keys 1-9 then type in qwerty to get unique cars.
If it works you will hear David Coulthard say something
about cheating.