rec.autos.simulators

by **Jonny Hodgso** » Sat, 06 Oct 2001 21:32:26

> finally built a PC that's good enough to run GPL with all the
> t***s.

> So, where do I go now?

> I am running Watkins Glen, in the Ferrari, using the trainer and
> throttle help

> My best so far ( maybe run 30+ laps ) is 1:16.

> Is it just practice ? Just can't get that 90 degree right yet and
> still pretty unstable under braking.

Setups help. Trawl the websites for some basic, easy-to-drive
setups (maybe Alison Hine's) to take the viciousness out of
the car.

Have fun!
Jonny

by **REDLINE42** » Sun, 07 Oct 2001 04:18:39

ROTFLMAO

How about:

Drive with the keyboard (default)
Turn all aids off
All Graphics and sounds Maxed
Grand Prix setting
Damage Model Realistic
Track: Nurburgring

After you have slammed your***into and broken a dozen keyboards, and you
have completed 1 lap, you'll be good.

Oh and a tip, buy cheap keyboards and don't do this online. :-))))))
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by **Mart** » Sun, 07 Oct 2001 06:10:34

Thanks for all your words.

So far, I'm sticking to the advance trainer, but with throttle help
off.

I've watched a few replays and compared with mine using the Replay
utility. Pleased that I've got the lines right at Watkin's, just not
the speed.

Also got a few setups - some I can't cope with, but a couple I can
handle.

I've shaved off 2 more seconds - now down to 1:14, but not consistant
enough yet, so I'll just keep practising and maybe join a beginners
league.

Once again, thanks.

Also sticking with the Ferrari - nice noisy engine that seems to cover
up the swearing.

Martyn

BTW Jan Verschueren, are you the Jan that used to play in Randy's GP2
League a couple of years back? If so, I remember you helping me out
then ;-)
Go out and ride!
www.mtb-routes.co.uk

by **Brian Bowle** » Sun, 07 Oct 2001 07:22:09

Time

Brian Bowles

by **Haqsa** » Sun, 07 Oct 2001 07:49:05

Yeah I see what you are saying, but with one qualification. I'll admit
I can't use Huttu's braking points, and if I try to rotate the car like
he does I usually spin. But I did find it very helpful to study and to
try to use his line. And I think that "the line" is the single most
important determinant of lap time, and therefore studying the best line
is very helpful. I might have to drive his line at a lower speed than
he does, but I want to start learning that optimum line from the start.

by **Scott B. Huste** » Sun, 07 Oct 2001 08:00:24

Bah... I'm living proof that that theory is crap! =P

Scott
PA-Scott
PowerSimsMag.com

by **Tuomas Paasial** » Sun, 07 Oct 2001 16:20:40

Your laptime at Ring is one hour? LOL ;-)

by **Maxx** » Sun, 07 Oct 2001 18:58:42

This will help :

http://users.bart.nl/~hansvd/school/

Maxx

by **Mart** » Tue, 09 Oct 2001 06:31:00

Great Game.

Have now switched to the GP car and have my best time down to 1:10.3
(W. Glen)
Not great by you guys, but it's like winning a championship to me!

The best thing though is that I'm getting more consistant, stringing
laps with seconds of each other. I also know my biggest loss is at
the loop. I need to brake quite early here otherwise I always loose
it. Practice, practice, practice!

another great site I found
http://www.gmmhost.co.uk/gmmhost/legendscentral/LOR/trackguides/index...

Martyn

>This will help :

>http://users.bart.nl/~hansvd/school/

>Maxx

Go out and ride!
www.mtb-routes.co.uk

by **Herbert Pohl** » Tue, 09 Oct 2001 20:03:56

>> finally built a PC that's good enough to run GPL with all the
>> t***s.

>> So, where do I go now?
>Of course, 100 people will give 100 different replies to this
>question, but here goes nothing...

Hmm... disagreed!
If you ask 100 experienced GPL drivers, 101 will tell you to
turn off all the helps :)

Calis

PS: and probably all will say: the rest is seat time.
(maybe except Eldred ;)

by **Goy Larse** » Wed, 10 Oct 2001 00:34:53

> Bah... I'm living proof that that theory is crap! =P

Not to mention that the term living is applied very loosely.....

Beers and cheers
(uncle) Goy

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by **Dave Henri** » Wed, 10 Oct 2001 05:32:24

"> >> 1hr a day at the Nurburgring. Lotus. F1.
hehe I wondered if anyone would catch that....actually I can get about a
lap and half in...hahahaha
dave henrie

by **R.D.** » Wed, 10 Oct 2001 10:44:28

> > 1hr a day at the Nurburgring. Lotus. F1.

> > No pain, no gain.

> Really Marty?? Just ONE LAP a day and I'll get better at GPL? WOW!
> dave henrie

Dave you can do a whole lap?? Man yer a GOD. I don't think Ive ever
seen the finish line at the "Ring" and I'm not sure I really believe
there is one.

Bob

by **Eldre** » Wed, 10 Oct 2001 11:29:55

>"> >> 1hr a day at the Nurburgring. Lotus. F1.
>> > Really Marty?? Just ONE LAP a day and I'll get better at GPL? WOW!
>> >dave henrie

>> Your laptime at Ring is one hour? LOL ;-)
>> --
>> Tuomas Paasiala | Multitasking in Windows? | Save bandwidth, no
> hehe I wondered if anyone would catch that....actually I can get about a
>lap and half in...hahahaha
>dave henrie

I caught it, but I didn't say anything. I didn't want anyone to ask what MY
laptime was...<g>

Eldred
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by **Dave Henri** » Wed, 10 Oct 2001 13:36:45

> > Really Marty?? Just ONE LAP a day and I'll get better at GPL? WOW!
> > dave henrie

> Dave you can do a whole lap?? Man yer a GOD. I don't think Ive ever
> seen the finish line at the "Ring" and I'm not sure I really believe
> there is one.

> Bob

uhmmm perhaps you need to move the detail slider a-bit more to the left?
dh

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