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N2 :UNLOCK THE SECRETS

5 posts by 5 people · 01 May 1997 - 03 May 1997

Tim Accar 01 May 1997#365249
I bought this CD about 6 weeks ago. I paid about $15. It's not bad for the money. It gives you actual replays of every track to show you the preferred line using in car and overhead views (although it does mention that every driving style is different so driving lines will vary). It also gives you tips on setups for each track (no actual setups), as well as tips to correct specific probelms (i.e. oversteering). One good feature is the ability to run the tips section in WIN95, while running N2 in DOS. That way you can toggle back and forth between two while adjusting setups. Tim
Quoted text (7 lines)> Has anyone seen this, have this or have any information on it? Is this > better than the Labonte video? > Unlock the Secrets to Nascar Racing 2 > http://www.wizworks.com/gamewiz.htm > Thanks > Steve Ramirez > Pit Road
Two different products really. I have both; you'll see much more in-car driving action in the Bobby Labonte Video, while the CD shows more outside view type stuff. So, depending upon what may be more helpful to you- also the info on the video is delivered from a real driver, hence a real Winston Cup and avid N2 driver's perspective. Visit http://home.earthlink.net/~piston for more info and pics from the video. God Bless, Steve
David Gary 02 May 1997#365374
> > Has anyone seen this, have this or have any information on it? Is this > I bought this CD about 6 weeks ago. I paid about $15. What?!! This videos not FREE?!! -DG-
I own both of these products and I can say that each has its niche.... While the Game Wizard product is excellent for info relative to each track.....ie how to drive it ....and offers many setup tips, the LaBonte video is pretty much a beginners primer but offers some interesting insight into actual driving. This is done with a telemetry display that shows when Bobby is hitting the gas and when he is hitting the brake.....It's a graphical display that indicates the amount and duration of brake and gas......He drives several tracks including Pocono, Tallegdega (to demo drafting) and i think Rockingham and Watkins Glen....He also reviews how to tweak a setup....while the info here is basic, his emphasis on tweaking and saving with good notes is a helpful reminder....seeing him go through the process of adjusting is good exposure to the proper sequence.....The quality of the video is good. It's about 30 to 40 minutes long. It's helpful to view it several times because Bobby goes over several setup points rather quickly making them easy to miss.......Repeated viewing allows one to get more out of the tape. Bobby also makes a large point out of how aggressive the other cars are in N2 relative to N1 and demos this during a race. There is helpful info on how to keep track of your opponents with your mirrors and spotter.....all in all,,,,not a bad tape for the beginner to intermediate driver.....Experts would not find much here unless they want the kick of seeing an ACE like Bobby smack the wall during a qualifying run or get turned around by a nudge from one of those aggressive computer cars....One final note.....Bobby seems to have a good sense of humor and has an upbeat approach to N2.......It's fun to see a pro take N2 so seriously........................................Marty G

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