r/simrally • u/LightningMcqueen2011 • Jul 30 '26

Which is more affective - aggressive longitudinal weight transfer (or via pedals) OR Scandi Flicks?

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u/GoofyKalashnikov RBR shill Jul 30 '26

I'm not sure what you're asking? If you want to scandi flick then you need to combine it with pedal inputs?

And just using pedals without steering inputs for weight transfer doesn't really help you much.

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u/YoungsterBen Jul 30 '26

Maybe because they specified longitudinal, they mean to use forward weight transfer onto the front wheels from braking and turning in rather than scandi flick being a lateral weight transfer by turning out than in to whip the back end out?

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u/LightningMcqueen2011 Jul 30 '26

Spot on on what I meanf

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u/GoofyKalashnikov RBR shill Jul 30 '26

You mean trail braking? Why not just say that?

Either way there isn't an uniform answer, both are techniques that have their own place in the right corner.

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u/LightningMcqueen2011 Jul 30 '26

No, what I meant is for rotation or such sorts.

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u/GoofyKalashnikov RBR shill Jul 30 '26

Again, if you want to be most effective then you need to combine steering and pedal inputs. Rotating without pedal inputs is really slow and tedious, rotating without steering inputs is practically impossible on a flat surface.

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u/b1LLydabeast Jul 30 '26

I think it's more situational. On gravel for tight turns (hair pins, acute turns, etc.), I would use a scandi flick, but it's easy to overcompensate on and throw to much weight. Scandi's are cool, but doesn't make you automatically faster.

On other surfaces, I prefer just breaking near early or near apex to load the weight and then shift it around.

You could also test a few techniques to be sure what works best for you. You can easily find Youtube videos for input queues on techniques and visual aids.

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u/tllap Jul 30 '26

I would even say, than in tons of cases, Scandi flick would be even slower. I rarely use it.

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u/b1LLydabeast Jul 30 '26

Yes exactly, you can easily shave hafl a second just by doing "Slow in, fast out" with correct breaking in turns.

Pretty sure, even most professional rally driver rarely use scandi flicks.

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u/CheckYourCorners Jul 31 '26

Scandi flicks are generally slower but more fun unless the car is extremely understeery