> >Subject: Re: Anyone else try the Virtual Vehicle Simulator at MIS?
> >Date: 31 May 1996 08:38:27 GMT
> >says...
> >>I was wondering if there was anyone else out there that tried the
> >>Virtual Vehicle simulator at the U.S. 500? It was the setup sponsored
> >>by WorldConnect where you could run a few laps at MIS with ICR2. For
> >>those who weren't there or haven't seen it, it is a full setup with
> >>racing seat, wheel with shifter buttons, pedals and monitor stand.
> >>It's the closest thing I've found to simulating driving a real
> >>Indycar. I'm sure it's VERY expensive though. It seemed to be a pretty
> >>high quality piece of equipment.
> >>Brad
> >You're right, it'll probably be expensive. But like so many other things in
> >life, there are alternatives!
> >I was going through the paper this morning. The classified ads have a section
> >called "Transportation Specials" where everything is $750 or less. There was an
> >'86 TBird listed for $200. I got to thinking, why not just plop a monitor
> >with one of those magnifying screens on the hood and play from the driver's
> >seat in the garage? Convert the steering wheels and pedals to PC controllers,
> >hook up the sound card output to the stereo system (surround sound!) and you're
> >racin' in style! Have the youngun's bring you cold drinks for pit stops! Who's
> >with me!
> SOME people have WAAAY too much free time... :)
> ________
> Eldred Pickett
> I am NOT paranoid. And why are you always watching me?!?
...Replace the manifolds with headers....Crank up the REAL
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