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Re: PC Sim Racing Thanks for the info., Steve. I had a friend offer me a new copy of Windows 8 Professional for really cheap. I realize I don't care to have the "Pro" version of anything and that I would really need 8.1, but it appears Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade with Win Pro 8. Can anyone verify if that's true? If so, I think it's the way to go. Also, I updated my build and decided to step up the video card to an R9 290: AMD Athlon X4 760K, Sapphire Radeon R9 290, Cooler Master N200 - Tommy's Build - TommyR's Saved Part List - PCPartPicker |
Re: PC Sim Racing Woot! got my Class C racing license! been racing away the last couple weeks creeping up my SR rating, and tonight had an awesome race that put me over the 3.0 requirement. "thumbsup" http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psb708f7c8.jpg had a perfect race(0 incidents) at Lime Rock in the CTS-V.R, and had a pretty good charge up the pack too. started 16 and finished 6th"thumbsup" http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps74486fd4.png http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psab57a076.png http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps004066f7.png just had to share my stoke:mrgreen: |
Re: PC Sim Racing Anyone try Sim Raceway yet? https://www.simraceway.com/ My new system was up and running after updating to Win 8.1 Pro, but after I cleaned up all the wiring so I could put the side panels on it hasn't been able to boot up. I just get a flashing cursor on the screen. Everything is plugged in properly and such.....I'm able to get into the BIOS.... It just won't boot. :cry: |
Re: PC Sim Racing What club are you guys in and what times do you usually race? I've been pretty busy the last few months and haven't raced since early spring. The Team Driving announcement got my attention though, so I want to drive again. I'm in the West Club. |
Re: PC Sim Racing We are in the Texas Club. |
Re: PC Sim Racing Finally got my new PC up and running (again). The hard drive was defective initially. Before I start racing I'd like to do some benchmarking of my system. Does anyone have a benchmark program to test the overall performance of a gaming PC? Hoping to start racing within the next couple days! |
Re: PC Sim Racing I was quite into liveforspeed. Been through almost every beta test of theirs but slowly got out. What does that setup cost minus computer? |
Re: PC Sim Racing RR1000 Cockpit $369 RaceRoom USA Basic Frame Logitech G27 $200 http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-941-0...s=logitech+g27 |
Re: PC Sim Racing sweet baby jesus:shock: http://www.isrtv.com/wp-content/uplo...-side-view.jpg Fun starts at 2:44:shock: OMG <iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IiAuYqlYrSs?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Full Article GTS RS Racing Simulator » Inside Sim Racing |
Re: PC Sim Racing not a sim, but looks like some good driving fun"thumbsup" I like the car list, and love the body mods and customization.8) overview on the whole game and how it works <iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/QoqYl8a236Q?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> overview of customization <iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Pmj720o7iOs?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Re: PC Sim Racing That looks pretty interesting... I LOVE the idea of just racing randomly through cities all throughout the country. Unfortunately, I think the arcade-like invulnerability and crazy jumps may be what kills my interest. Now if they have a "realistic" mode or something.....well, that'd be a different story! "thumbsup" The idea of doing a real "Cannonball Run" from coast to coast is intriguing! By the way, my system has been done for a few weeks and I'm ready to race except for one major thing: monitors. I've decided to go with three 23"-24" monitors, which is going to set me back a minimum of about $450. Since Christmas is coming up and is going to be pricey this year, I think that'll have to wait a bit. If anyone has recommendations on what to look for in a quality simulation monitor trio, let me know. Right now these are my criteria:
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Re: PC Sim Racing hook it up to your tv and start grabing gears man"thumbsup" get the monitors as time and funds allow. heres another trailer for The Crew, its so cool it was worthy of another post. <iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/MO5NuVSQCIg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Re: PC Sim Racing Realistically how much time do you need to put into the iRacing before you can lap decent? This thread has me really interested, as if I don't have enough things to fill up my time and spend money on. I only have a Xbox controller which I bought to play Wreckfest. |
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But a reasonably powerful PC, quality monitor, and a good steering/pedal setup is key....along with a good driving position. Without all of these, the experience can be exceptionally lackluster and leave you disappointed. |
Re: PC Sim Racing I just built my PC and is reasonably powerful, Monitor is decent-ish. No Wheel or pedals and I fear if I did get some I might be rolling all over the laminate floor in the office. I might try it with the controller for the sake of the $15 it costs right now for 3 months and then decide if I want to dive in all the way. Thanks for the info. |
Re: PC Sim Racing it definatly takes more time than a video game, but not bad. honestly it takes me probly 4 hours drive time for ME to feel like im race ready, each week for that particular track. most can do it in less (steve) but i like to have the track down pat before i get in a race with others. the new track for the week comes out on mondays at 6pm. i ususally do 2 hours monday night, and another 1 or 2 tuesday evening, and enter first race tuesday night or wensday right after work. then do them all week (as desired) until the next monday. |
Re: PC Sim Racing You both bring up a good point. I'm not a console gamer.....haven't been for a few decades so if you are, you may have some habits to break or things to get used to that I didn't experience. I fear the console is going to prevent from having as good a time as you could have, but hopefully it's good enough for you to stick with it and get into the hobby! :) |
Re: PC Sim Racing Ok, I've spent some time doing some more research and watching a couple of guys on twitch and I definitely want to give this a try. However I am going to wait until I get a wheel. I'm now scanning kijiji daily for a used G27. The fallback is to wait for boxing day for a deal. It looks like a blast. |
Re: PC Sim Racing been meaning to post these pics for awhile. did the nixim brake spring mod. ordered from UK and first one got lost for 6 weeks, so they had to send a 2nd one. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps7b330f03.jpg got the pedal set tore down and installing. you can see the difference in the stock silver spring, and the nixim beefy progressive brake spring with the rubber bump stop. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psd4eeba0d.jpg while i was in there i also came up with a gas/throttle spring mod. i always wanted more feel on the gas petal for like 10% throttle ie more pressure and feedback. so i made a 1/4" spacer out of two coils of 14g speaker wire (it was handy and quick) been testing it for about a month and i love the added feel. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps2d42a661.jpg found out the hard way DONT try to run over the red apex curbs at Laguna Seca. did this twice in one race :shock: quite a ride. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps12b35b92.jpg got my B class licence! http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psea317d89.jpg also picked up the RUF Porsche and some tracks for the GT3 races to get the 20% discount http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psc1234a99.jpg |
Re: PC Sim Racing I just ordered a couple amps and Aura Bass shakers for use with simvibe. |
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Re: PC Sim Racing definatly. but it would be pretty useless for oval. athough it is stiffer too so probly would give you more feel for the "just breath on it" braking. but really helps in RR where you need to memorize threshold braking position. |
Re: PC Sim Racing I had a bit of an issue exiting the pits last night during GT3 practice at Daytona:oops: then got a little help from steve. nailed the landing:mrgreen: <iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/o3QG2u-HAHo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> ignore the pixilation and poor quality, video has been threw 2 compressions/conversions and digital zoom. |
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Re: PC Sim Racing nice irating too! |
Re: PC Sim Racing Thank you, thank you! It's a bit lower now after last night's GT3 race at Daytona, but it was worth it. So much fun! I'm really stoked about running the Spec Racer Fords at Road Atlanta this week. Unfortunately, I won't be home to race 'til Wednesday. Bah! |
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Re: PC Sim Racing it was too long of an answer to bring up on the mic last night so i kept quiet. heres the long answer Split times start at 5:10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAZc...A5EB18CD#t=310 |
Re: PC Sim Racing Thanks, Cory. Unfortunately, that's how I understand it. In my case my best lap was a 1:49.9 and my lap time said I was about half a second better. Crossed the line and saw a 1:50.0 lap. I couldn't make heads or tails of it. :( |
Re: PC Sim Racing forgot I had these saved, from when me and steve were spending everyday trying to learn COTA. had a nice drift and was able to drive out of it. :shock: http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps3qugivaf.png http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psmj2vnoyj.png http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psy2vsw6i8.png I like the difference in sheen of the rubber vs asphault in this one. nice details iracing. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...pspddamafl.png |
Re: PC Sim Racing epic!:shock: <iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0J8WEQSnk6g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Re: PC Sim Racing 12 Hours of Sebring is coming up! I'd be game to put together a team. I LOVE the idea of endurance racing as a team! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: |
Re: PC Sim Racing talk about heart break after going into the wall and being done after 23.5 hours! :shock: |
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Re: PC Sim Racing yeah. even if its not team, just the 4 of us endurance racing each other. (open to public?) or maybe a 2 hour race of each. team & also individual that reminds me, I need to learn how to host a race... |
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Re: PC Sim Racing Mercy!! So Cory, Steve, and I are looking into doing some iRacing endurance racing, primarily the 75 minute GT3 races. Anyone else interested in joining us? :) |
Re: PC Sim Racing check this out fellas. http://www.racedepartment.com/attach...snu-jpg.82220/ <iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/arQloyj4w5g?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Season 7 of the RaceDepartment Rally Championship will get underway with the Jänner Rally beginning on March 1st 2015. Using Rallyesim's impressive RSRBR mod for Richard Burns Rally, the RDRC began its inaugural season in 2010. Since then, the RDRC has crowned four seperate RDRC champions, including two double champions. Throughout this time, the RDRC has undergone changes updating itself to the latest rally machinery available. The RDRC is an all-inclusive championship, featuring three different time-zone sessions and ran on three days, allowing competitors from all corners of the globe to fight for the RDRC Title. Because the RDRC is hosted on Rallyesim servers, you do not need premium membership to race in the RDRC. For new-comers to the league the RDRC-2 class is available. Featuring the latest technology in the turbo-charged R5 spec cars. As well, the RDRC-2 features the naturally aspirated S2000 cars, the production based R4 spec cars, and for the fans of the old school the A8 class featuring WRC cars from the 90s, with a Group A cup for the highest placed A8 car. Those who think they have what it takes to perform at the top level can request a grading event to earn a Professional license, making them eligible to drive the WRC cars – featuring the Citroën DS3, the Ford Fiesta RS, and the VW Polo R. The calender for the RDRC Season 7 consists of six rounds. For more information, click here to go the RDRC forums. RD Rally Championship | RaceDepartment |
Re: PC Sim Racing http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...pstent5j6c.jpg I have been loving the skippy car, and finally hit B licence. |
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