rec.autos.simulators

Hello everyone,
After some unsucessful  internet searches, I was wondering if anyone knew of
any sim that had sports cars as a add-in( modification, patch etc.) The cars I
am interested are mainly GTP, Group C, or SCCA Trans-Am cars. I found some
sites with old or broken links, but nothing new. Again, any game, even if it's
"old. I did try the 24 hours of LeMans demo, but the steering is just not
programmed correctly. Any suggestions or links?
Thanks for the help and time,
Joe B.

   VirtuaLM is working on the GroupC mod for F1 2k2.  The LeMans 2k1 mod
was a quick graphic port from the F1 2k1 based mod and not a real effort at
getting the physics right.   I think you will find the F1 2kx mods require
a little tinkering with your controller setup to get things right.  This
was a very common thread when F1 2k1 was released.  Most of that same info
translates to 2k2.   So making sure you are configured properly is a
biggie.  Most of my preferences are to put all the axis' like steering and
throttle to 50%, then reduce the speed sensitivty to very low or zero and
THEN inside the individual setups, reduce the steering lock from 20% to
around 14 to 16%.  
try these two sites for links to just about all the f1 2k2 based mods.

http://f1hq.racesimcentral.com/site/page.php?pagina=nieuws.dat&titel=...
http://home.cablerocket.com/~waldroff/
and also check out...
http://www.virtualracersedge.com/

dave henrie

I like GTP and Group C cars myself.  The following mods may not be
totally complete or perfect, but all offer some good experiences not
found elswhere.  If you want to dive in right now and not wait for
possible updated F12002 versions, you might like these:

F12001-
Virtua LM's 3.5L Group
Virtua LM's Le Mans 1999
rsdg.net Sports Car Pack
LeMans track
Sebring 99 track version 1.5

Nascar Heat-
GTP Mod
LeMans 2 Mod
Vintage Trans Am plus new update
Porsche Turbo Mod
Porsche Vintage Heat
80s Touring Trophy
Portland, Surfers, Mid Ohio, Mosport,Lime Rock, Montreal,
Road Atlanta, Road America, Sebring, Spa, Silverstone, and many more
tracks

Good site for NH stuff:
http://thebigben.m4driving.sm/

Dave and Tim,
Thanks very much for the info and links. I will be checking out F12002, but
especially Nascar Heat because I am a big fan of Lime Rock Park ( I live in the
Northeast ). Thanks again guys!
Joe B.

   You should be able to find both for under 12 dollars if you have a
Walmart or Office Depot.  Look for the jewel box low price versions.  
Limerock's best version right now is probably for GPL.   A version for F1
2k2 will be out with the Lemans 24hr mod...but it is a conversion from
SCGT.  It's fun...especially with a large field so you are always in
traffic.
dave henrie