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getting out of sim auto racing

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getting out of sim auto racing

by ==--= » Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:12:09

You are obviously lost. :)

Have you heard of rFactor?
or LFS?  (not a fan myself - but the online code seems good)





>>> Try as I might, I just haven't been able to get back into sim racing
>>> after trying on and off for the last 6 months or so. I've moved on to
>>> turn based games like chess and Civilization 4, which neither require a
>>> super powerful computer nor lightening fast reflexes. Neither of which
>>> I no longer have.

>>> I thought that before I put my wheel and a few games up on ebay, that I
>>> would offer them here first. If anyone is interested in these items,
>>> please email off list. Thanks.

>>> Joel Willstein

>>> TSW2 Basic with Rockfire USB adapter. 5 years old. Excellent condition.
>>> Needs a new steering pot. $100 plus shipping.

>>> Grand Prix Legends. Instruction manual plus Steve Smith's book. $50 plus
>>> shipping

>>> Nascar 2003 with instruction book $50 plus shipping.

>>> I also have F1 2002, Nascar 3, and the expansion pack. Both have their
>>> respective booklets.

>> I go through fazes like this.. and I'm like this at the moment.. I just
>> can't seem to get any enjoyment out of siming.... I think its a mood
>> thing..?

> the fact that there are no good online racing solutions may contribute to
> this feeling

Contumeliorus Floriu

getting out of sim auto racing

by Contumeliorus Floriu » Thu, 04 Jan 2007 14:07:08


> I go through fazes like this.. and I'm like this at the moment.. I just
> can't seem to get any enjoyment out of siming.... I think its a mood
> thing..?

Or it could be because you are a chick. ;)
Larr

getting out of sim auto racing

by Larr » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 03:39:40

The G25 does change things, doesn't it :)

As soon as mine is out of warranty, I'm going to tear the pedals apart and
build a new board for them to properly place the pedals.  That's my only
gripe with an otherwise outstanding pedal set.  From the design, it looks
like this would be a piece of cake.

I may change springs too, if they don't wear in.  I like my pedals a bit
lighter than this.

-Larry



>>It more permanent with me, just can't get back into it. I just have the
>>feeling that I've been there and done that so it's time to move on.

> Ofcourse after spending a lot of time on simracing the thrill gets
> less and less. I stopped simracing for a while because my former pc
> couldn't handle the newer sims. Now that I've 'discover' rFactor and
> the mods I'm getting huge enjoyment again from sim-racing.

> Besides that I now drive with the G25, manual clutch and using the
> H-shifter. It's like learning to drive all over again.  Heel/toe is
> HARD :)

> Cheers
> Andre

Larr

getting out of sim auto racing

by Larr » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 03:41:33

This is what I like about the G25 pedals.  They scream "Mod Me!"

-Larry


Albert Ros

getting out of sim auto racing

by Albert Ros » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:00:52



>>It more permanent with me, just can't get back into it. I just have the
>>feeling that I've been there and done that so it's time to move on.

> Ofcourse after spending a lot of time on simracing the thrill gets
> less and less. I stopped simracing for a while because my former pc
> couldn't handle the newer sims. Now that I've 'discover' rFactor and
> the mods I'm getting huge enjoyment again from sim-racing.

> Besides that I now drive with the G25, manual clutch and using the
> H-shifter. It's like learning to drive all over again.  Heel/toe is
> HARD :)

> Cheers
> Andre

Got my actlabs shifter about 5 years ago and even heel&toed during
league races. I'd have to get the whole frex setup to stay interested
now. Looking at the cost I'd rather put the money toward racing a
Caterham 7.
Bob Simpso

getting out of sim auto racing

by Bob Simpso » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:53:49


> Or it could be because you are a chick. ;)

As opposed to a***?
Andre Warring

getting out of sim auto racing

by Andre Warring » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:15:10



Yup, the pedals are not position as they should be, I wonder why the
hell they put the brake and gas pedals so far apart. I saw pics too of
different pedals mods, might be something I'm going to do eventually
too. Fortunately I have quite big feet which makes it slightly less
awkward ;)

Cheers
Andre

Andre Warring

getting out of sim auto racing

by Andre Warring » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:17:47


>The G25 does change things, doesn't it :)

It's mostly the shifting back in a corner which gives me the most
trouble. Especially in mods like the F1 '79 one. But it feels so much
better and real using the clutch, love it!

Personally I find the resistance of the pedals perfect, especially the
braking pedal. Controlling the brakes is so precise now.

Cheers
Andre

Jeff Rei

getting out of sim auto racing

by Jeff Rei » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:02:04

Or that the newness of sim-racing has worn off, and we've gotten older.

There are other type of games. The Tombraider series is my favorite,
and I do play the arcade racing games, like the Need For Speed
series, mostly the offline career mode.

R

getting out of sim auto racing

by R » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:02:04

  > Please explain what a ***ing toolshed is?

Well if you are going to modify your pedals, you'll need tools and those
  are kept in the tool shed.  Now if the tool shed doesn't have the
tools you need, you may get mad and say "that ***ing tool shed ...".

So there you have ... and I was getting worried that we were getting off
topic.

Jeff Rei

getting out of sim auto racing

by Jeff Rei » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:05:29

Similar to this?

http://www.allowe.com/Humor/video/Carlton,Shed.wmv

Joel Willstei

getting out of sim auto racing

by Joel Willstei » Fri, 05 Jan 2007 23:13:27


>> I go through fazes like this.. and I'm like this at the moment.. I just can't seem to get any enjoyment out of
>> siming.... I think its a mood thing..?

> Or that the newness of sim-racing has worn off, and we've gotten older.

> There are other type of games. The Tombraider series is my favorite,
> and I do play the arcade racing games, like the Need For Speed
> series, mostly the offline career mode.

   Well, it looks like no one here is interested in purchasing either
the     TSW2 nor the sims, so I'll put them up for sale on e-bay.

Happy New Year's all

Dave

getting out of sim auto racing

by Dave » Sat, 06 Jan 2007 06:01:54



>>It more permanent with me, just can't get back into it. I just have the
>>feeling that I've been there and done that so it's time to move on.

> Ofcourse after spending a lot of time on simracing the thrill gets
> less and less. I stopped simracing for a while because my former pc
> couldn't handle the newer sims. Now that I've 'discover' rFactor and
> the mods I'm getting huge enjoyment again from sim-racing.

> Besides that I now drive with the G25, manual clutch and using the
> H-shifter. It's like learning to drive all over again.  Heel/toe is
> HARD :)

> Cheers
> Andre

I'm enjoying sim racing more than ever now. The combination of rFactor and
R.A.C.E.R. has been great.

--
David G Fisher

gord

getting out of sim auto racing

by gord » Sat, 06 Jan 2007 11:16:59


> Try as I might, I just haven't been able to get back into sim racing after
> trying on and off for the last 6 months or so. I've moved on to turn based
> games like chess and Civilization 4, which neither require a super
> powerful computer nor lightening fast reflexes. Neither of which
> I no longer have.

> I thought that before I put my wheel and a few games up on ebay, that I
> would offer them here first. If anyone is interested in these items,
> please email off list. Thanks.

> Joel Willstein

> TSW2 Basic with Rockfire USB adapter. 5 years old. Excellent condition.
> Needs a new steering pot. $100 plus shipping.

> Grand Prix Legends. Instruction manual plus Steve Smith's book. $50 plus
> shipping

> Nascar 2003 with instruction book $50 plus shipping.

Put NR2003 on eBay.
It may bring twice your asking price.

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Summi

getting out of sim auto racing

by Summi » Sun, 07 Jan 2007 01:43:28

See the comment below? This is the type of person you find in many sim
leagues. They take the enjoyment out of it.



> You're a ***ing toolshed.


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