GP2 Qualifying

In the qualifying of ICR, the computer opponents times are set as soon as i start to qualify. In GP2 will the computers be qualifying at the same times as you. This will give a feel of more realism. The reason for this is because you might have pole and think that it is a good time that won't be beaten and then Schumacher ***y well beats it and you have to do another qualifying run. MUCH MORE COMPETITIVE. In ICR, once that you have got pole, there is no way that you can lose it. It would be cool if GP2 was like I said it should be. Andrew Easter

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After reading numerous posts about the T2 wheel and pedal combo I have become interested in buying one. Does anyone know where I can purchase a T2 from in Australia (preferably in the Canberra area). Also how much does it retail for in $AUS. Thanks in advance Dino Miniutti.

On Tue, 18 Jun 1996 14:15:11 +1100, Dino Miniutti : After reading numerous posts about the T2 wheel and pedal combo I have : become interested in buying one. : : Does anyone know where I can purchase a T2 from in Australia : (preferably in the Canberra area). Also how much does it retail for in : $AUS. Saw one in a shop in Adelaide for around $250. Just the wheel and pedals, no software to go with it... For that price, ya gotta be keen!!! I think I'll stick with the keyboard and the joystick!!! Later, --- ____ / < \\\ Adelaide \/ \\\ South Australia \\\ http://dove.mtx.net.au/~longhair

> After reading numerous posts about the T2 wheel and pedal combo I have > become interested in buying one. > Does anyone know where I can purchase a T2 from in Australia > (preferably in the Canberra area). Also how much does it retail for in > $AUS. This may not help you much, but the only place I've seen them in Sydney is at The Gamesmen (02-580-9888) for $299.95. Greg Hingerty http://www.ozemail.com.au/~greghing

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>On Tue, 18 Jun 1996 14:15:11 +1100, Dino Miniutti >: After reading numerous posts about the T2 wheel and pedal combo I have >: become interested in buying one. >: >: Does anyone know where I can purchase a T2 from in Australia >: (preferably in the Canberra area). Also how much does it retail for in >: $AUS. >Saw one in a shop in Adelaide for around $250. >Just the wheel and pedals, no software to go with it... >For that price, ya gotta be keen!!! >I think I'll stick with the keyboard and the joystick!!! >Later, >--- ____ > / < \\\ >Adelaide \/ \\\ >South Australia \\\ >http://dove.mtx.net.au/~longhair

$250.00!!!!!!!! Jeeeezzz. If you are interested in one, you'd be better off just contacting a mail order company here in the states. Our MSRP on the Formula T2 is only $179.95, and the dealer cost is much less. I just checked with Flight Sim Central's WEB Page, and they sell it for $124.95. Even after shipping and customs, you'd save about $100.00. If yer interested, you can reach FSC at: Phone: (800)477-7467 WEB: http://www.fscentral.com Matt ThrustMaster, Inc.

That doesn't sound right. Is that AUS$ or US$? Greg Hingerty http://www.ozemail.com.au/~greghing

>> $250.00!!!!!!!! Jeeeezzz. This won't help you, but... here in NZ I paid NZ$300 for my T2, and have seen them selling for $400. I also made a complaint at a shop selling the T1 (!) for $500!! Thievin' bastards!!

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> $250.00!!!!!!!! Jeeeezzz. If you are interested in one, you'd be better off > just contacting a mail order company here in the states. Our MSRP on the > Formula T2 is only $179.95, and the dealer cost is much less. > I just checked with Flight Sim Central's WEB Page, and they sell it for > $124.95. Even after shipping and customs, you'd save about $100.00. > If yer interested, you can reach FSC at: > Phone: (800)477-7467 > WEB: http://www.fscentral.com > Matt > ThrustMaster, Inc.

This sounds good in theory, but in practice, works out almost the same as buying in Australia. (1) The exchange rate adds minimum 25% to the price (ie. $US100 = $Aus125). (2) Shipping costs are unbelievably high. I contacted a US reseller via the web who had the T2 for $US95 and they would only ship via courier / air at a cost of over $US70 ($Aus90). So you are already up for $Aus215 without considering customs duty. The good news is that Australian customs can't be bothered chasing small imports (ie. less than $Aus200) so you will almost certainly get away with not paying any import duty. So, if you are keen to save $30 or $40, and can find a US retailer you know / trust and can be bothered with waiting for it to be shipped - go for it.

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>In the qualifying of ICR, the computer opponents times are set as soon >as i start to qualify. In GP2 will the computers be qualifying at the >same times as you. This will give a feel of more realism. The reason for >this is because you might have pole and think that it is a good time >that won't be beaten and then Schumacher ***y well beats it and you >have to do another qualifying run. MUCH MORE COMPETITIVE. In ICR, once >that you have got pole, there is no way that you can lose it. It would >be cool if GP2 was like I said it should be. >Andrew Easter

This is probably due to the fact that at the super speedways qualifying times are sent individually by cars. Perhaps Payprus thought the code was easier to write than performing realtime cars setting times, so opted for all tracks to have the individual preset timing. James Long

: In the qualifying of ICR, the computer opponents times are set as soon : as i start to qualify. In GP2 will the computers be qualifying at the : same times as you. This will give a feel of more realism. The reason for : this is because you might have pole and think that it is a good time : that won't be beaten and then Schumacher ***y well beats it and you : have to do another qualifying run. MUCH MORE COMPETITIVE. In ICR, once : that you have got pole, there is no way that you can lose it. It would : be cool if GP2 was like I said it should be. : Andrew Easter On the road/street circuits in ICR2, the qualifying time of the AI cars does change during the qualfying session. However on ovals there is only 1 car on the track at a time. Do you really want to wait while 30 some cars go out and run around the track? -- **************************** Michael E. Carver ************************* Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<[ /./. [- < ]>=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=