If you’re serious about mastering Tokyo Xtreme Racer, tuning your car is just as important as picking the right one. The difference between a twitchy disaster and a highway monster often comes down to how you set up your camber, differential, suspension, and gearing.
This article covers a selection of optimized car setups drawn from real-world inspiration and in-game testing — ideal for both casual racers and those chasing perfect runs on technical routes. Each car setup has been tuned for balance, cornering control, and realistic drivability.
Tuning Philosophy: What This Guide Focuses On
- Camber and suspension settings are slightly aggressive to support technical cornering
- LSD values are tuned for stability under throttle and better exit control
- Gearing setups are modeled after real-world aftermarket ratios
- Default values are kept where no change is needed — no overcomplicating
Honda Civic Type R (EK9) ’99
A light, nimble FWD platform that thrives in technical sections.
Key Tuning Highlights:
- Camber: Front -3 / Rear -2
- LSD: 1.5-way with +5 Initial Torque & LSD Ratio
- Spring Rate: +2 all around
- Transmission: Spoon Close Ratio Gear Set
- 1st: 2.533 (80 km/h)
- 2nd: 1.944
- 3rd: 1.591
- 4th: 1.280
- 5th: 1.033
- Final: 4.400
This setup gives you strong gear acceleration with stable high-speed grip — great for both C1 corners and mid-speed sweeps.
Honda S2000 2.0 Type-V (AP1) ’03
Responsive RWD roadster with a high-revving engine and sharp handling.
Tuning Breakdown:
- Camber: Front -3 / Rear -2
- LSD: Rear 1.5-way, +5 Initial Torque, +5 Ratio
- Spring Rate: +3 all around
- Damper: +6 all around
- Final Drive: 4.100 (J’s Racing spec)
This car thrives on precise throttle control. The short final drive lets you keep revs high without sacrificing stability.
Mazda RX-8 Type S (SE3P) ’03
A balanced chassis with rotary power and predictable rear-end rotation.
Notable Settings:
- Camber: Front -3 / Rear -2
- LSD: Rear 1.5-way, +6 Initial Torque, +6 Ratio
- Suspension: +3 Spring Rate, +6 Dampers
- Gearing: REVOLUTION Close Ratio Set
- 1st: 3.014 (82 km/h)
- 2nd: 2.062 (122 km/h)
Perfect for smooth high-speed runs and corner exits, though it needs finesse under heavy throttle.
Mazda RX-7 Type RZ (FD3S) ’00
An iconic turbocharged RWD platform — aggressive, lightweight, and very tunable.
Optimized Settings:
- Camber: Front -3 / Rear -2
- LSD: Rear 1.5-way, +6 (or +7 for more grip)
- Transmission: OS Giken 3-Speed Close Ratio
- 1st: 2.714 (82 km/h)
- 2nd: 1.742 (127 km/h)
- 3rd: 1.267 (175 km/h)
With added damping and neutral alignment, this setup is forgiving under pressure, yet capable of high performance.
Toyota GR Yaris RZ (GXPA16) ’20
A compact AWD powerhouse. This car’s real-world gearing doesn’t translate perfectly in-game — especially 5th and 6th.
Tuning Notes:
- Camber: Front -3 / Rear -2
- LSD: 1.5-way front, 2-way rear
- Front: +5 / Rear: +6–7
- Stabilizer: Rear +2 (helps understeer)
- Transmission:
- 5th: Adjusted to ~0.919 (265 km/h equivalent)
- 6th: Adjusted to ~0.767
- Final Drive: 3.141 (stock is fine for city)
Torque Split Tips:
- Set 50:50 for neutral balance
- Try 30:70 for more RWD behavior or 60:40 for FF-style sharpness
Despite the gearing quirk, this setup turns the Yaris into a stable, aggressive point-to-point racer.
Honda NSX-R (NA2) ’02
A mid-engine legend that demands proper setup to unleash its potential.
Setup Overview:
- Camber: Front -4 / Rear -2
- LSD: Rear 1.5-way with +7 Torque and Ratio
- Suspension: +3 Springs / +6 Dampers
- Final Drive: 3.858 (stock gearing is already well-optimized)
This setup leans into stability at the limit. Great for high-speed sections and responsive mid-speed control.
Lexus LFA (LFA10) ’10
V10-powered halo car. The LFA handles better than you’d expect at speed but needs tuning to deal with corner transitions.
Best Configuration:
- Camber: Front -4 / Rear -2
- Suspension: +4 Spring Rate / +9 Dampers
- LSD: 1.5-way rear with +7 Initial Torque and LSD Ratio
- Transmission:
- 4th: 1.146 (276 km/h)
- 5th: 0.879 (360 km/h)
- 6th: 0.716
- Final Drive: 4.111 or 3.302 for max speed (up to 485 km/h)
Ideal for expressway top-end testing, the LFA with tuned suspension becomes surprisingly composed under throttle.
This guide is a blend of real-world part inspiration and in-game trial-and-error to bring out the best in each car. Tuning in Tokyo Xtreme Racer is less about finding the “one right setting” and more about building your car around how you want it to drive