Best simulator for skid counter-steering?

The original driver was quite good, even though it was missing in-car view.

-Larry

"Kasey Chang (remove EATSPAM to reply)" > wrote
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>
> "Larry" > wrote in message
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>> Powerslide, if there are any copies left.
>>
>> I don't even know if it runs under XP.
>
> The tracks are too weird and hectic for him to appreciate the handling.
>
> Just for the heck of driving, I'd say the original Driver, and for a bit
> more
> realism, NFS: Porsche Unleashed.
>
> The original Driver, with auto-handbrake turned on, makes every car
> oversteer, and you have to countersteer to get it to turn properly. Just
> do the "free ride" mode and practice all you want. Then try some of the
> practice games before jumping into the missions. I know all the streets
> are squares, but it's sorta enjoyable.
>
> NFS:Porsche Unleashed have a variety of cars, and almost all of the RWD
> cars will oversteer, but especially the 70's vintage 911's. The '73
> 911 Carrera 2.7 RS and the '75/'78 911 Turbo are the best examples...
> EXTREMELY hard to drive, but extremely fast when you do it right. Try
> driving it on one of the SNOW levels. Mua-ha-ha-ha-ha!
>
>

Need for Speed games are ALL ARACADE! I hate Porsche Unleashed. Its so
unrealistic.

Kasey Chang (remove EATSPAM to reply) wrote:
> "Larry" > wrote in message
> news:2%O0g.23057$s%6.3270@dukeread02...
>> Powerslide, if there are any copies left.
>>
>> I don't even know if it runs under XP.
>
> The tracks are too weird and hectic for him to appreciate the handling.
>
> Just for the heck of driving, I'd say the original Driver, and for a bit
> more
> realism, NFS: Porsche Unleashed.
>
> The original Driver, with auto-handbrake turned on, makes every car
> oversteer, and you have to countersteer to get it to turn properly. Just
> do the "free ride" mode and practice all you want. Then try some of the
> practice games before jumping into the missions. I know all the streets
> are squares, but it's sorta enjoyable.
>
> NFS:Porsche Unleashed have a variety of cars, and almost all of the RWD
> cars will oversteer, but especially the 70's vintage 911's. The '73
> 911 Carrera 2.7 RS and the '75/'78 911 Turbo are the best examples...
> EXTREMELY hard to drive, but extremely fast when you do it right. Try
> driving it on one of the SNOW levels. Mua-ha-ha-ha-ha!
>
>

I always felt I was driving in a Bugs Bunny cartoon with that one.
Everything looked so.... Cartoonish.

I expected the drivers arms to have grey furn on them.

-Larry


"Chang Liu" > wrote in message
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> Need for Speed games are ALL ARACADE! I hate Porsche Unleashed. Its so
> unrealistic.

> Need for Speed games are ALL ARACADE! I hate Porsche Unleashed. Its so unrealistic.

Actaully NFS2SE in simulation mode wasn't bad for a game back in 1998.

Porsche Unleashed just has too much grip, the 1995 911 turbo pulls
about 3g's in turns regardless of speed, since downforce doesn't
affect grip, it only keeps the car on the road over crests.

LOL. once you "drift" in that game you just come to a normal stop soon
enough.. The engine somehow doesn't provide enough power to the wheels
to keep them spinning while your countersteering and stuff. Sad game indeed.

Larry wrote:
> I always felt I was driving in a Bugs Bunny cartoon with that one.
> Everything looked so.... Cartoonish.
>
> I expected the drivers arms to have grey furn on them.
>
> -Larry
>
>
> "Chang Liu" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Need for Speed games are ALL ARACADE! I hate Porsche Unleashed. Its so
>> unrealistic.
>
>

Thanks for all the tips. I purchased 3 games - Richard Burns Rally, GT
Legends, and rFactor.

Richard Burns Rally is especially perfect for what I was looking for.

Grand Prix Legends!

BK

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> Any suggestions?
>
>

>"Bruce Kennewell" > wrote
> Grand Prix Legends!



Have you tried RBR, Bruce? It's a much better experience in skid
counter-steering I have to say. Scandanavian flicks always have seem a
little fake in GPL, perhaps in the nature of those beasts, but in RBR there
is a natural feeling never experienced before in a sim...





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