Ok everyone, its time to make a Real FAQ for Indycar Racing from
Papyrus. I saw the FAQ for the Formula 1 World Circuit simulator
and thought it was done quite well. But we need one for Indycar and
NASCAR racing. After reading this group for a year now, I know some of
us are getting sick of questions like where can I get this file or
that file. So I'm putting together a FAQ for Indycar Racing. I have
saved hundreds of messages over the past year, and have a good start
on the FAQ, BUT I need help. Its a bigger task than I thought it would
be.
What follows is a list of Questions. I need some of you to pick 1
or 2 that you can answer. First Email me direct and let me know what
question(s) you would like to answer and edit. Next I will Email you
what I have already on that question. You can add to,edit and verify
your answer then Email them back to me directly. I will place your
answers in the FAQ, then post it to this group when it is finished.
I also need suggestions on stuff I may have left out.
Please don't use rec.auto.simulators to send me mail.
Email me direct at peter.r...@canrem.com
Your name will be added to the list on the FAQ if you contribute.
And to everyone else, give us at least 6 weeks to get the first version
posted to this group. Also I have a start on a NASCAR FAQ but I thought
someone else could put it together. I'll Email you what I have already
if you are interested in putting it together.
Indycar Racing by Papyrus FAQ:
1.0 General Info:
1.1 What is Indycar Racing by Papyrus?
1.2 Is there a Demo version I can try?
1.3 What versions, upgrades and add-ons are available?
1.4 Is there a new version in the works?
1.5 Is there a Mac version?
1.6 Is there any Cracks or Password removers?
1.7 What is Indianapolis 500 by Papyrus?
1.8 Is there a racing series going on that I can compete against other
drivers?
2.0 The Garage:
2.01 Could someone explain the the difference the available
Engines and Chassis?
2.1 Does Fuel load affect how fast I can go?
2.2 How do I go about setting up my Tires?
2.21 What effect does Tire temperature have on the car?
2.22 Does Tire pressure affect speed and Tire running
temperature?
2.23 What is stagger and how do I set it up?
2.3 How should I set my wings for the different tracks?
2.4 Could you explain how camber effects my car?
2.5 How should I set steering lock on ovals and road tracks?
2.51 What's the difference between linear and non-linear
steering?
2.511 How should I set it for my Joy stick? or my Wheel?
2.6 How should I set my shocks?
2.7 How do I figure my Gear Ratios for the different tracks?
3.0 Driving Tips:
3.1 Are track times effected by Auto-Braking?
3.2 Are track times effected by Auto-Shifting?
3.3 Does my driving style really effect my track times?
4.0 The Tracks:
4.001 How come when I ask about car setups in the rec.auto.simulators
hardly anyone responds to my question?
4.002 Why isn't the Miami track in the game?
4.01 Australia: (Surfers Paradise)
4.011 Do you have any tips on setup for Australia?
4.012 Do you have any tips on driving Australia?
4.02 Cleveland: (Brurk Lakefront Airport)
4.021 Do you have any tips on setup for Cleveland?
4.022 Do you have any tips on driving Cleveland?
4.03 Detroit: (Belle Isle Park)
4.031 Do you have any tips on setup for Detriot?
4.032 Do you have any tips on driving Detriot?
4.04 Elkhart Lake: (Road America)
4.041 Do you have any tips on setup for Elkhart Lake?
4.042 Do you have any tips on driving Elkhart Lake?
4.05 Indianapolis:
4.051 Do you have any tips on setup for Indianapolis?
4.052 Do you have any tips on driving Indianapolis?
4.06 Laguna Seca:
4.061 Do you have any tips on setup for Laguna Seca?
4.062 Do you have any tips on driving Laguna Seca?
4.07 Long Beach:
4.071 Do you have any tips on setup for Long Beach?
4.072 Do you have any tips on driving Long Beach?
4.08 Michigan:
4.081 Do you have any tips on setup for Michigan?
4.082 Do you have any tips on driving Michigan?
4.09 Mid-Ohio:
4.091 Do you have any tips on setup for Mid-Ohio?
4.092 Do you have any tips on driving Mid-Ohio?
4.10 Milwaukee:
4.101 Do you have any tips on setup for Milaukee?
4.102 Do you have any tips on driving Milaukee?
4.11 Nazareth:
4.111 Do you have any tips on setup for Nazareth?
4.112 Do you have any tips on driving Nazareth?
4.12 New Hampshire:
4.121 Do you have any tips on setup for New Hampshire?
4.122 Do you have any tips on driving New Hampshire?
4.13 Phoenix:
4.131 Do you have any tips on setup for Phoenix?
4.132 Do you have any tips on driving Phoenix?
4.14 Portland:
4.141 Do you have any tips on setup for Portland?
4.142 Do you have any tips on driving Portland?
4.15 Toronto:
4.151 Do you have any tips on setup for Toronto?
4.152 Do you have any tips on driving Toronto?
4.16 Vancouver:
4.161 Do you have any tips on setup for Vancouver?
4.162 Do you have any tips on driving Vancouver?
5.0 The game Files:
5.1 Could you explain the file structure of the game and what some of
the files do?
5.2 Is there a way of changing the car data in Indycar, power, grip,
etc...?
5.3 How do I edit the drivers.txt & track.txt files and what do the
numbers mean?
5.4 How does the Paintkit work?
5.41 Where can I get a car set for the 1995 season?
5.42 I got a new car set but now the game won't work after I
tried to load it?
5.43 Is there any other programs I can use to help me paint my
cars?
5.5 How can I get 2-Player mode going?
5.51 What do I have to do to drive my own car in 2-Player mode?
6.0 URLs found in rec.auto.simulators:
6.1 Where can I find game upgrades?
6.11 FTP
6.12 GOPHER
6.13 WWW
6.2 Where can I find game Cracks or password removers?
6.21 FTP
6.22 GOPHER
6.23 WWW
6.3 Where can I get the latest car sets?
6.31 FTP
6.32 GOPHER
6.33 WWW
6.4 How can I get in touch with Papyrus?
6.41 BBS
6.42 Email
6.43 FTP
6.44 GOPHER
6.45 WWW
6.5 Where can I find out about the Indycar Racing League?
6.51 Email
6.52 FTP
6.53 GOPHER
6.54 WWW
6.6 Where can I get utilities for Indycar?
6.61 FTP
6.62 GOPHER
6.63 WWW
6.7 Where can I get other info & Pics of Indycars?
6.71 FTP
6.72 GOPHER
6.73 WWW
7.0 Hardware:
7.1 What are the steering Wheels like?
7.11 Can Wheels improve my track times?
7.2 What is the best Video card?
7.3 Does more RAM make a difference?
7.4 What kind of performance can I expect from my PC?
7.5 How can I make a null-modem cable for 2-Player mode?
7.6 Can I play the game over a network?
7.7 I need game port info so I can build my own gas+brake petals?
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