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In F1C, with some controllers, you had to edit one of the files (can't
remember which right now) manually or else the throttle wouldn't respond
until you had pressed the pedal down halfway. You could see the lack of
response with the calibration slider bars. When  fixed, the slider bars
moved the moment you touched the pedal. I wonder if the same thing is
happening in the GTR demo with your controller.

David G Fisher

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In any case though it seems to me that F1C had good core technology (except
for multiplayer) but were sorely lacking in the area of tuning.  Simbin has
tackled that with gusto and is producing a game with better track modelling,
better tire modelling, etc.

Think about it Eldred.  You did ok in GPL, maybe not an alien but you won
races and have a great rank.  GPL requires much less hardware to get decent
fps and its locked at 36 anyway.  Every game since you seem to have problems
driving.  Im no rocket scientist and only you will know for sure but I'd
still say youre system limited and it shows clearly when you try to run a
Sim that requires ponies to get a decent fps like NR2003 or F1C/mods/GTR.

I saw a 2.4gig CPU and mobo for $79 on saturday in a retail store.  Skip a
night out on the town and you can afford that :)  (not a very good mobo mind
you. ECS) but it will still blow away your ancient 1.2gig athlon (which
wasnt very good new).  Im not knocking your rig but we've all tried to give
you recommendations but nothing seems to improve the situation.  You have a
great wheel and a decent video card, youve spent many hours driving, there
no reason you should be having these issues that I can see except your CPU
(or lack thereof).

Mitch

I think we're talking about the same screen.  Damn, haven't figured out how do
make the input smooth yet.  That's probably one of the reasons I'm having so
much trouble just trying to make it around the TRACK...  I'll fiddle some more
with settings/sensitivity, etc.

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I'll have you know I can get a whole *21-27* fps in the demo...
12 fps, INDEED...<g>

What store - local store or super chain?  The Athlon 1.2 was much more cost
effective than a similar spec'd Pentium, and it was a BIG upgrade from the
350mhz system I had at the time.
I really hate to blame the system, because I know there are people who can
drive faster with slower systems than mine.  But, I know that this system is
underperforming, for whatever reason.  If I get a chance, I'll throw my Ti4600
in my music studio computer.  It's not much faster(only a 1.8G), but I can
compare what that system's performance should be.  If it's also anemic, then I
know it's the GF that is the problem.  If it performs as it should, then I'll
know the problem is in my main system.

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For some reason, the new movement "sliders" make it much easier to judge
changes.  50% is full linear.  Move sensitivity in either direction, and you
can clearly see the change.  If everything feels on/off, first make sure
that everything's responding correctly with 50% sensitivity.  If it is, you
may want to try setting it so that response is slower at the beginning and
quickens near the end.  I leave everything at 50%, but it  does seem like
most of the finer throttle and brake control occurs in the first 40-50% of
travel.  Once I'm into that last 50%, I'm already at a point where less
finesse is needed.

Alan

I thought about what I wrote and set the brake and throttle axes to 40%
sensitivity.  Now, the important range in-game is mapped through more
physical pedal throw.  I'm still lagging in lap times (no surprise there),
but my times suddenly became much more consistent (within ~.5 sec).  Braking
and throttle control feel much more comfortable and natural.  Makes me
wonder why I didn't do this sooner!

Alan

Caveat: my results are likely influenced by DXTweak changes for a funky gas
pot and not getting full throw on the brake due to the stiffness in last bit
of travel.

Cheers,

uwe

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Cheers,

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  Have you tried assigning a very small deadzone to your brake axis?
Start with 1% and check your brake lights.  Repeat as necessary.
dh

Yeah, that would be the logical thing to do...