Forum: Simulators
November 8th 09, 09:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Views: 1,143
VW Jetta TDI racing series - "clean diesel"?
That so called clean diesel is only 5% bio-diesel, with the other
95% conventional diesel, so this seems more like a case of "clean
coal", then an actually clean fuel source.
Indy race cars, now...
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Forum: Simulators
October 9th 09, 03:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Views: 3,657
iRacing - My slant
>>> else http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=338844&page=5
>> Has iRacing always sent out these auto-renewal email notices?
> No, this is no doubt a reaction to recent...
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Forum: Simulators
October 8th 09, 07:42 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,657
iRacing - My slant
>> speaking of which Jack B has cost iponzi more signups than anything
>> else http://forum.racesimcentral.com/showthread.php?t=338844&page=5 ,
> Whatever anyone thinks, there is a post by a person...
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Forum: Simulators
September 22nd 09, 12:51 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Forum: Simulators
September 20th 09, 02:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,986
NFS Shift tips and comments
> Nordschleife
> I'm aware, what I said was it seems to be the big thing to have in these new arcade racers as a drawing point, Shift
> beign a case in poitn where some bought the game based on this...
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Forum: Simulators
September 19th 09, 06:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,986
NFS Shift tips and comments
> As for Nordschleife that track does nothign for me personally
> but seems to be a standard of many of the arcade racers of late.
GTR Evolutions also has it.
GPL was the first game to have it, ...
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Forum: Simulators
September 18th 09, 02:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,986
NFS Shift tips and comments
> I upgraded the 350z without about 150k's worth of winnings
With upgrades, it ends up traction limited. Even with traction control
on, it still too much power for the grip it has. Not a fun car to...
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Forum: Simulators
September 18th 09, 02:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,675
USA NFS-Shift guineau pigs required
> Mmm... first impression is that the steering is just wrong.
The in car steering wheel doesn't seem to follow your steering inputs.
I'm not sure if there's a delay, but it's just off. Doesn't seem...
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Forum: Simulators
September 17th 09, 07:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,675
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Forum: Simulators
September 17th 09, 07:32 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,986
NFS Shift tips and comments
First the tips:
If you have trouble with drifting, set the driving mode to casual,
the game's auto-steering and auto-throttle/brake makes is seem that
your driving with a different set of physics...
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Forum: Simulators
September 16th 09, 06:03 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,675
USA NFS-Shift guineau pigs required
> beta-test
Not really sure yet. I use two joysticks for gaming, left is throttle
and brake, right is steer, similar to "classic" style radio control
transmitters. These are not force feedback...
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Forum: Simulators
September 11th 09, 07:13 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,675
USA NFS-Shift guineau pigs required
> * Head-physics is the key difference point to other titles
Although there's no cockpit view, an old (2003) budget game, Ford Racing 2, had
a good implemenation of head movement, or at least car...
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Forum: Simulators
September 11th 09, 06:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,675
USA NFS-Shift guineau pigs required
> As for an in-depth review
IGN did a review, 9.0 out of 10, but noted that the same wasn't
sim-oriented
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1023568p1.html
> Well the last NFS I played was Porsche...
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Forum: Simulators
September 11th 09, 01:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,957
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Forum: Simulators
September 10th 09, 11:56 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,675
USA NFS-Shift guineau pigs required
> Come on, the US release will be two days ahead of Europe's, so we're relying on
> someone to part with the cash and beta-test this for us next week.
I plan on buying NFS Shift as soon as it shows...
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Forum: Simulators
September 10th 09, 11:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Views: 1,957
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Forum: Simulators
September 4th 09, 01:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Views: 1,957
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Forum: Simulators
September 3rd 09, 08:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Views: 1,957
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Forum: Simulators
August 23rd 09, 08:56 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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NFS Shift - wondering how sim like it will be?
>> What I'm hoping for is realistic physics, with assists and
>> fantasy cars (higher power and grip)
> Why a better grip?
Better grip for the player that prefer the over the top fantasy
physics of...
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Forum: Simulators
August 10th 09, 12:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
GPLRank Challange Tracks?
> Ok, thanks for the advice. I will try those settings to see if I get any
> better. An initial 3/4 lap indicates that the change will require some
> practice.
The main advantage is that the 85/45/x...
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Forum: Simulators
August 8th 09, 05:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
GPLRank Challange Tracks?
> I have decided to try to go the for "super ranking" (all the tracks and
> cars therein) in GPLRank - as my time for the norschlieffe seems to have
> stalled around the 9:00 mark - and I find that...
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Forum: Simulators
July 21st 09, 10:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,092
iRacing videos
Made a couple of videos with the Radical.
Lime Rock
http://jeffareid.net/ir/irlrrad.wmv
Silver Stone
http://jeffareid.net/ir/irssrad.wmv
Although I could drift through the turns somewhat at...
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Forum: Simulators
July 18th 09, 01:25 PM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,627
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Forum: Simulators
July 18th 09, 09:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,627
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Forum: Simulators
July 18th 09, 08:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,627
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