rec.autos.simulators

>     Well, you would only really expect to get that sort of tech stuff on
> current sims in here - I bet that particular info will be hard to find
> anywhere. This group is good for current stuff and for general simming
> issues and discussions, like hammering companies for example!

>     PS - was there such a thing as widescreen when NR2002 was released? If
> there's a widescreen resolution then select it and that's it. If there is
> one and it won't work then you have hardware issues - maybe the monitor/tv
> does not like whatever resolution you're selecting.

> No, there is no widescreen option in the game but sometimes you can make
> older games use a widescreen resolution by hacking an .ini file or such.
> I've even seen some hacks for older games that have to edit the hex code
> in the exe file to run the game at a widescreen res. I searched for such
> info on NR2002 but can't find any so looks like I am SOL. Was hoping
> someone here might know how. That's what I get for not buying NR2003
> when I could have. Now no one sells it so can't buy it anyway and I
> don't do eBay.

> I know that "new things" means iRacing, but I dropped out of the beta
> testing.........2 years ago, and at that time a product was supposed to be
> coming soon. :-/  Something isn't right obviously.

>> No, there is no widescreen option in the game but sometimes you can make
>> older games use a widescreen resolution by hacking an .ini file or such.
>> I've even seen some hacks for older games that have to edit the hex code
>> in the exe file to run the game at a widescreen res. I searched for such
>> info on NR2002 but can't find any so looks like I am SOL. Was hoping
>> someone here might know how. That's what I get for not buying NR2003 when
>> I could have. Now no one sells it so can't buy it anyway and I don't do
>> eBay.

> Yes, with GPL there was a modified rastd3d7.dll which allowed for
> widescreen variations with the dx7 limits.

> The Matrox Parhelia worked in surround *** mode with NR2002 so it would
> seem possible:

> http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> Can't find any patches though :(

> Cheers
> Tony

> Yes, with GPL there was a modified rastd3d7.dll which allowed for
> widescreen variations with the dx7 limits.

> The Matrox Parhelia worked in surround *** mode with NR2002 so it
> would seem possible:

> http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> Can't find any patches though :(

> Cheers
> Tony

> If any of the old Rascarians are up for it, I think I have enough bandwidth
> to host us all for a day of NR2003 fun.  If for no other reason, just for
> the old gang to get together again for a bit :)

> Oh well, too bad. It's like the ISI F1 '99-02'. It doesn't show any
> widescreen resolutions in the options and yet all the later ISI based
> games do so obviously it is capable of widescreen.

> Is that "F1 Challenge"? I had the box in my hands the other day and
> thought "well, I could give this one a try again", but if it doesn't
> support 1680 x 1050 then I'd have to run it in 1024x768 or something
> similar (mind you, RBR looks ok in that res, too).

> cheers, uwe

> monitor when I first installed the game so maybe I need to uninstall it
> and install again for it to recognize the new monitor resolutions? All
> the later ISI games show 1680x1050.

>> If any of the old Rascarians are up for it, I think I have enough
>> bandwidth
>> to host us all for a day of NR2003 fun.  If for no other reason, just for
>> the old gang to get together again for a bit :)

> That would be fun indeed. Are you thinking about going in circles or do
> you have some sports car / transam action in mind?

> I still have a RASCAR forum somewhere, but I guess its usage would kinda
> defeat the purpose of breathing new life into RAS or RASCAR for that
> matter ;-)

> All the best,

> Uwe

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> Dave,

> You still have my email?  If so, email me or send me yours.  I'll give you
> a call.

> -Larry

>>>I doubt usnet never dies, because there is no way one person can kill it.

>>> Which is exactly the point :)

>>> As long as everyone has there Mitch-The-*** filters on, it's not so
>>> bad around here other than a general aire of bordome about.  Hopefully
>>> we'll have new things to talk about some day :)

>>> -Larry

>> Hey Larry  :-)

>> Wish we were still racing. I race at RACER and Race 2 Play pretty much
>> exclusively now.

>> I know that "new things" means iRacing, but I dropped out of the beta
>> testing.........2 years ago, and at that time a product was supposed to
>> be coming soon. :-/  Something isn't right obviously.

>> Dave

> Left turns only :)

> We had a lot of fun at those tracks, and since it's been such a long time
> it should be fun to do it again for a day :)

> We could certainly toss in the Glen and Sonoma though!

> -Larry

>>> If any of the old Rascarians are up for it, I think I have enough
>>> bandwidth
>>> to host us all for a day of NR2003 fun.  If for no other reason, just
>>> for
>>> the old gang to get together again for a bit :)

>> That would be fun indeed. Are you thinking about going in circles or do
>> you have some sports car / transam action in mind?

>> I still have a RASCAR forum somewhere, but I guess its usage would kinda
>> defeat the purpose of breathing new life into RAS or RASCAR for that
>> matter ;-)

>> All the best,

>> Uwe

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> NR2003 fully supports widescreen...

> Hi John,

> that's a good question, I'll try it later when I'm at home and have a
> look at what resolutions the Installer / config program comes up with.

> All the best, uwe