rec.autos.simulators

by **Jerr** » Thu, 02 Oct 2003 05:00:13

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a good starter racing simulator?

Thanks

---Jerry---

by **spamtra** » Thu, 02 Oct 2003 05:33:47

It depends wjay sort of racing you are after, but Nascar Racing 2003
is excellent and has a great tutorial.
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by **Haqsa** » Thu, 02 Oct 2003 06:49:15

Live for Speed is probably as good a way to start as any, plus it's cheap
and there is a free demo. Take a look at http://lfs.racesimcentral.com/.

by **rms** » Thu, 02 Oct 2003 07:03:17

haha! Glad you didn't add a 't' to Simulation !

rms

by **Mark Daviso** » Thu, 02 Oct 2003 07:27:28

You can't go wrong with "Live for Speed" A fine sim with cars of the sort
that you may have real world experience with to get you started.

And N2003 is awesome :)

Regards,

Mark Davison
V8 Thunder Admin
http://www.v8thunder.com
"Race your ass..."

by **John DiFoo** » Thu, 02 Oct 2003 08:41:25

On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 23:27:28 +0100, "Mark Davison"

>> Hello,

>> Can anyone recommend a good starter racing simulator?

>> Thanks

>> ---Jerry---

>You can't go wrong with "Live for Speed" A fine sim with cars of the sort
>that you may have real world experience with to get you started.

>And N2003 is awesome :)

The TA mod (NR2003) in particular is very forgiving when you aren't
on the edge (hence a newbie won't be spinning down the track every
other turn). F1C with all aids turned on is pretty easy too, but I'm
not sure if you will learn the right lessons with that sim: TA isn't
too bad for a new driver with no aids, so you'll learn to react to
what the car is telling you (via sounds, visuals, and FF). Just
remember to not nail the brake pedal to the floor when braking,
and not to punch the throttle when you are sideways in a turn.

John DiFool

by **Bob** » Thu, 02 Oct 2003 11:08:35

I have a couple of Ebay auctions up that you might be interested in.
F1 sims: http://tinyurl.com/p9e0
Nascar sims: http://tinyurl.com/p9e2

by **Ped Xin** » Thu, 02 Oct 2003 15:13:42

I was eased into the world of sims via Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed.
It's a bit of an older title, though. I guess these days "Live for Speed"
would be a better choice.

by **rms** » Fri, 03 Oct 2003 00:58:13

I also say NFS5. And be sure to try the World Racing demo! My
NFS5-junkie friends in Europe say this game is fantastic!

rms

by **himrlipi** » Fri, 03 Oct 2003 03:22:53

Fantastic is the word. Just installed the full
version and it is, well, fantastic. Huge maps,
fun rides (particularly like the 196) and pretty
decent (adjustable) physics. Good time!

On Wed, 01 Oct 2003 15:58:13 GMT, "rms"

>> > Can anyone recommend a good starter racing simulator?

>> I was eased into the world of sims via Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed.

> I also say NFS5. And be sure to try the World Racing demo! My
>NFS5-junkie friends in Europe say this game is fantastic!

>rms

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by **Ped Xin** » Fri, 03 Oct 2003 06:08:22

I've been meaning to! But GPL has been taking all of my sim time lately...

by **remove EATSPAM to repl** » Fri, 03 Oct 2003 13:15:53

NFS: Porsche Unleashed, only $10 or so in bargain bins.

--KC

by **Jerr** » Sat, 18 Oct 2003 01:06:49

Thanks to all for the replies and the information.
---Jerry---

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