rec.autos.simulators

>  "Race headquarters has come to the loungeroom in the form of a new
>Formula One simulator marketed by Holden Special Vehicles.
>   Developed by former racing driver John Crook, the $2,995 and $3,995
>simulators replicate a F1***pit and plug straight into any home
>computer equipped with a 486/66 chip or better.
>   There are two models, the lower priced Clubsport/S and the more
>handsomely trimmed HRT/S, made from a carbon fibre and aluminium "tub". A
>Formula 3000 steering wheel, racing seat, adjustable steering column and
>alloy pedals, a hinged nose cone and the mandatory hero-driver's drink
>bottle are standard equipment.
>   The optional piece de resistance: a seat shaker with 25-watt
>amplifier, so you feel the track and be deafened by the scream of the
>engine."

>Can someone loan me $4000? :)

>Greg Hingerty

> Saw this in yesterdays Sydney Morning Herald, it may be of interest to
> some of you:

>   "Race headquarters has come to the loungeroom in the form of a new
> Formula One simulator marketed by Holden Special Vehicles.
>    Developed by former racing driver John Crook, the $2,995 and $3,995
> simulators replicate a F1***pit and plug straight into any home
> computer equipped with a 486/66 chip or better.
>    There are two models, the lower priced Clubsport/S and the more
> handsomely trimmed HRT/S, made from a carbon fibre and aluminium "tub". A
> Formula 3000 steering wheel, racing seat, adjustable steering column and
> alloy pedals, a hinged nose cone and the mandatory hero-driver's drink
> bottle are standard equipment.
>    The optional piece de resistance: a seat shaker with 25-watt
> amplifier, so you feel the track and be deafened by the scream of the
> engine."

> Can someone loan me $4000? :)

> Greg Hingerty

> > Saw this in yesterdays Sydney Morning Herald, it may be of interest to
> > some of you:

> >   "Race headquarters has come to the loungeroom in the form of a new
> > Formula One simulator marketed by Holden Special Vehicles.
> >    Developed by former racing driver John Crook, the $2,995 and $3,995
> > simulators replicate a F1***pit and plug straight into any home
> > computer equipped with a 486/66 chip or better.
> >    There are two models, the lower priced Clubsport/S and the more
> > handsomely trimmed HRT/S, made from a carbon fibre and aluminium "tub". A
> > Formula 3000 steering wheel, racing seat, adjustable steering column and
> > alloy pedals, a hinged nose cone and the mandatory hero-driver's drink
> > bottle are standard equipment.
> >    The optional piece de resistance: a seat shaker with 25-watt
> > amplifier, so you feel the track and be deafened by the scream of the
> > engine."

> > Can someone loan me $4000? :)

> > Greg Hingerty

> I saw both models at the Melbourne Motor Show during the Grand Prix week.
> I was most impressed with the unit but I believe they've got their pricing
> all wrong (prices up to $4000!!!!). I managed to talk to someone there
> (the guy supposed to look after the stand was too busy playing ICR2) that
> gave me some brochures and mentioned that a do-it-yourself assembly kit
> could also be provided at a lower cost.  I thought even this kit was
> prohibitive in price.

> Too bad it's priced so high otherwise I know that I, and several of my
> racing sim friends, would have looked more intently at purchasing the
> unit. Pity.

> Enrico

> Pardon my ignorance, but how much is $4000 Oz bucks translated to US dollars?
> That will let me convert it into Canadian... :)

> I suppose that shipping from Oz would be prohibitive...but hey!  I know a guy
> who flies for Qantas...  :)

>Hello,

>I am looking for a Nascar league for those of us without incredible
>driving abilities. I am currently in Nasscar and Nrl (through ivga) but
>can rarely keep up with the fields and can never qualify better than
>last. These are great for learning but I need something I can be
>competitive in. If any one knows of a league like this please e-mail me
>or post a note here

>Thanks
>John

>Race on and may your engine never fail