Top Speed Of GP2 Cars

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> Hi, > I couldn't have a chance to play GP2 yet. I am curious about the top speed of GP2 cars. So, > what is the top speed(s). Is it true that different cars will have different top speed??? If it's > true, it will be excellent... really a real F1 sim. > Richard > Welcome to my web page ---> http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/~wyip > Know yourself, know your enemies, and you will win 100 battles - Sun Tzi

I have been watching the CC drivers using the "in car" view and there are several cars that get 208 at Hockenheim. I've managed to get 205 there. At Monza I can press for 201 on the main straight. It would appear that setup makes a great deal of difference in this. JEB

Hi, I couldn't have a chance to play GP2 yet. I am curious about the top speed of GP2 cars. So, what is the top speed(s). Is it true that different cars will have different top speed??? If it's true, it will be excellent... really a real F1 sim. Richard Welcome to my web page ---> http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/~wyip Know yourself, know your enemies, and you will win 100 battles - Sun Tzi

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>Hi, >I couldn't have a chance to play GP2 yet. I am curious about the top speed of > GP2 cars. So, >what is the top speed(s). Is it true that different cars will have different > top speed??? If it's >true, it will be excellent... really a real F1 sim. >Richard >Welcome to my web page ---> http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/~wyip >Know yourself, know your enemies, and you will win 100 battles - Sun Tzi

I haven't noticed different top speeds between the different teams, but as in F1GP 1, you can change flap settings to improve your top speed or increase the grip of your car. One thing (a detail) that changes between the two version is the color of the ***pit. For example, you see bodyparts of the Ferrari in red and in Blue/green in the Benetton. Microprose has kept the name of the pilot of the 1994 season and the helmet paintings are acurate. You can see Jean Alesi turning his helmet in the corners... Very weel By the way, F1GP2 is a really good sim and it is much more realistic than the first one. The only drawback is that ir requires a HUGE machine with a very fast processor to run at full speed in SVGA with all the options. My advice: buy it!!! David RAUX

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> One thing (a detail) that changes between the two version is the color of the >***pit. For example, you see bodyparts of the Ferrari in red and in > Blue/green in the Benetton. Microprose has kept the name of the pilot of the > 1994 season and the helmet paintings are acurate. You can see Jean Alesi > turning his helmet in the corners... Very weel > By the way, F1GP2 is a really good sim and it is much more realistic than the > first one. The only drawback is that ir requires a HUGE machine with a very > fast processor to run at full speed in SVGA with all the options. > My advice: buy it!!! > David RAUX

You are quite right. The details in some of the aspects of GP2 are astounding, in my view. I was totally impressed by the outside view on the replay of Hot laps. The drivers turning their heads, the way damage is portrayed, the smoke, the AMAZING detail of the outside view of the cars, the fire breathing tailpipes, on and on. This is a STUNNING graphics achievement, again, in my view. I was wondering about the helmets and color schemes, and am glad to hear that they are accurate. They sure are attractive. JEB BTW, the MOST astounding thing I've ever seen in any sim is the MONTE CARLO track...that is a work of art. It is truely amazing that it is there, like that, and that it actually runs while you are driving the car. I have a P6 and can run it with full detail on, simply stunning...can not be over stated...

> I have been watching the CC drivers using the "in car" view and there > are several cars that get 208 at Hockenheim. I've managed to get 205 > there. At Monza I can press for 201 on the main straight. It would > appear that setup makes a great deal of difference in this. > JEB After fiddling around with my Imola setup I can reach 201 mph just before braking for Tosa, but then I don't have enough downforce for the turns. Having enough downforce means that I only reach about 195. Julian _____________________________________________________________________ University of Oxford

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> > I have been watching the CC drivers using the "in car" view and there > > are several cars that get 208 at Hockenheim. I've managed to get 205 > > there. At Monza I can press for 201 on the main straight. It would > > appear that setup makes a great deal of difference in this. > > JEB > After fiddling around with my Imola setup I can reach 201 mph just before > braking for Tosa, but then I don't have enough downforce for the turns. > Having enough downforce means that I only reach about 195. > Julian > ___________________________________________________

__________________ > University of Oxford I've got 206 mph at Hockenheim, you need to be doing 145 at the 1st bend, no wings, low ride height with lots of packers. 66:64 on top gear (this maxes out the revs by the first chicane and the 4th gear right hander coming into the final complex, but not for v.long and from the graphs, the better accelaration out weighs the 1 mph top speed. Stiff roll bars at back v.soft (500 lbs) at front. You have to brake early and turn in early the car will go, but don't be afraid to hit the throttle in the bends, it helps the car to turn. Mike.

Isn't it great to watch the length to which someone will go to stick their head up their arse? <g>

Did I miss something here?I agree that the graphics are quite excellent,but I fail to see the point,when the "feel" and "driving experience" leaves alot to be desired...this is supposed to be a real-world racing SIMULATION,yet last night,during practice,I would spin out,tag the wall,sometimes flying through the air and crashing to earth,and then being able to just continue on racing UNDAMAGED!...I even pushed an A1 around a corner yet it did'nt even bend the front spoiler..!...is there a "damage on" button someplace.?? I'm really disappointed with it,in this regard. John.

> Did I miss something here? Yes F4 - See Page 25 of book Andy

Fair point. Even with Indestructability off it still appears possible to hit other cars and fly without registering any damage. I suppose what you're looking for is finer levels of damage so any touching could, say, damage an end-plate which would subtly affect handling. Far more realistic. BTW I'm still really struggling to get anywhere near the same times as GP1. I constantly get my daughter saying "Oops daddys crashed into the popcorn again..." tps

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>> Did I miss something here? >Yes >> I agree that the graphics are quite >> excellent,but I fail to see the point,when the "feel" and "driving >> experience" leaves alot to be desired...this is supposed to be a >> real-world racing SIMULATION,yet last night,during practice,I would spin >> out,tag the wall,sometimes flying through the air and crashing to >> earth,and then being able to just continue on racing UNDAMAGED!...I even >> pushed an A1 around a corner yet it did'nt even bend the front >> spoiler..!...is there a "damage on" button someplace.?? >> I'm really disappointed with it,in this regard. >> John. >F4 - See Page 25 of book >Andy

Even with damage "on" it takes quite a hit to sustain any damage, the model seems to be simular to the"arcade" setting in ICR2, I personally don't find this too realistic. Anthony