u/Funkalicious3

I am playing AC EVO and iRacing's MX-5 Cup cars as I work on my racing fundamentals. However I notice they behave so differently. Reddit research shows different opinions and I am wondering what your experiences and opinions are. Info below:

• Reddit Posts
  • https://www.reddit.com/r/iRacing/comments/1dne4qh/comment/la2ts7o/ (pro iRacing MX-5 based on 1st hand experience but its a bit slidey)
  • https://www.reddit.com/r/iRacing/comments/10nkp6w/comment/j6btrb3/ (pro iRacing MX-5 based on 1st hand experience)
  • https://www.reddit.com/r/iRacing/comments/1i4az0n/comment/m7txn0s (saying iRacing MX-5 is not realistic based on 1st hand experience)
  • https://www.reddit.com/r/iRacing/comments/1i4az0n/comment/m7vtat9/ (saying iRacing MX-5 is not realistic based on anecdotal data)

My Observations

• I am biased towards the AC EVO MX-5 because it has a better feeling and feel of suspension and verticality, the iRacing MX-5 feels flat and 2 dimensional
  • That being said iRacing has the best multiplayer and the best drivers by a huge margin
• The AC EVO MX-5 feels livelier and the car does not fly off the limit, you feel your grip and wheel base go away gradually
• When trailbraking in the AC EVO MX-5 you feel the car load up the front with braking and it smoothly transitions into the wheel turn/brake release - this is something noticeably missing in iRacing
• Test on real race track in Cayman GT4 (different car - but still lightweight and mid engine)
  • I tried light brake tapping to load up fronts a bit for turns like i did in iRacing but it did not have a good effect - I needed to wait more for the suspension and fronts to load up

***Addendum***

• The engine and transmission tunings seem way different as well
  • AC EVO I spend longer in mid gears
  • iRacing I am constantly shifting and engine braking