TOCA rear cam view

The main problem I find with TOCA is the lack of rear view mirror. I have a TM GP1 with 2 buttons on the dash, one of which I use to display the rear cam view. However it's a bit tricky to press while accelerating. How do other people set up the rear cam view ? -- UK

>The main problem I find with TOCA is the lack of rear view mirror. >I have a TM GP1 with 2 buttons on the dash, one of which I use to >display the rear cam view. However it's a bit tricky to press while >accelerating. How do other people set up the rear cam view ? It's the only way with your wheel. What I would do is assign the shifting to the buttons mounted on your wheel, and put the rearview on space bar. It doesn't require to search on the keyboard (It's the biggest and easiest key to reach). I found it easier to press spacebar than to reach the 2buttons on the right of the wheel. Well, this is how I prefer, but in normal cases just assign it to one of the 2 right buttons on your wheel (the other one for the horn !!!). Fran?ois Mnard <ymenard> Good race at the Brickyard, (-o-) Official Mentally retarded guy of r.a.s. Member of the r.a.s. Ego-maniac club Excuse me for my English (I'm French speaking) Excuse me for being provocative (I'm dumb speaking) --"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realise how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."--

Hmmm, does this remark imply that the horn actually does anything other than amuse children? I never touch it. While I'm on the subject... which is the most competitive car and which is the most competetive view to use? 'Menu' is practically impossible to beat in championship mode and I'm getting really frustrated. I really hate racing games when I don't even have a chance at bringin home the 'cup'. Simon

> Hmmm, does this remark imply that the horn actually does anything other > than amuse children? I never touch it. I don't think it does. A good rear shunt generally does the trick. Incidentally I notice that the other drivers may flash their headlights at you if you cut them up severely. Nice touch. I find the headcam is best, particularly with wheel controller. I drive the Honda, which seems to be pretty quick. -- TMS Development Lucent Technologies. Swindon Road, Malmesbury, England, SN16 9NA.

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>Hmmm, does this remark imply that the horn actually does anything other >than amuse children? I never touch it. >While I'm on the subject... which is the most competitive car and which >is the most competetive view to use? 'Menu' is practically impossible to >beat in championship mode and I'm getting really frustrated. I really >hate racing games when I don't even have a chance at bringin home the >'cup'.

What controller are you using ? even with a joystick you should be able to win by 15 - 30 seconds in a short championship race. The trick to overtaking is to be pushy when everyone else is - if you barge a single car out of the way the drivers get cross and try to run you off the track. If you barge through a bunch near the start you will usually get away with it. I had a go at trying to win without any car to car contact, it's possible but not much fun. Also ignore the advice (in the manual) about braking in a straight line and learn to balance the steering off against the brakes - this is particularly useful going into the first set of tight corners at silverstone and turn 2 at brands. If you win a cup you get the opportunity to race in a shootout where the tracks are mirrored. This is actually quite useful for working out the best line (identify the corners where the line is different and work on them). I prefer the Honda as it handles well and is quite fast. The normal in car view (not the headcam one) seems best as it is realistic but doesn't have unnecessary distractions. Happy Racing Mark

Simon I suspect you are using the keyboard. This is ***and it is impossible to set decent times. Plus it doesn't feel like you are really driving the thing, which is what TOCA is all about. If I'm wrong - sorry! - but with practice you should be able to win any race from a midfield start, even from the back if you get lucky in the first few corners. I use "over the bonnet" as it gives what I think is probably the best drivers eye view. Behind the car is simply for the arcade - where's the fun of an opposite lock slide if you don't feel like you're in the car? Paul M

I use the steering wheel button on my Thrustmaster Nascar pro wheel. It is real convienient to just tap it for a second to see the baddies behind me. This game is cool when in rear view as the view is full screen and not a tiny mirror.

By the way, is there actually an influence on the other cars when you sound the horn? I haven't noticed it yet. Harald.

>By the way, is there actually an influence on the other cars when you sound >the horn? I haven't noticed it yet. >>> > Well, this is how I prefer, but in normal cases just assign it to one >>of the >>> > 2 right buttons on your wheel (the other one for the horn !!!). Naw, I didn't found any advantage to it. Like the arm in GPLegends ;-) But, it's fun to impress your friends when you show the game with 30+fps with all details on my PC. The horns makes them laugh and tell "Wow it's cooler than DaytonaUSA on the arcades"

>> By the way, is there actually an influence on the other cars when you sound >> the horn? I haven't noticed it yet. >I'm not 100% sure, but I tried using it in a few races, and it seemed to >help when passing backmarkers. It definately makes no difference if >you're racing for position. When you get to drive a tank in the game, pressing "horn" launches your cannon. :)

> The main problem I find with TOCA is the lack of rear view mirror. > I have a TM GP1 with 2 buttons on the dash, one of which I use to > display the rear cam view. However it's a bit tricky to press while > accelerating. How do other people set up the rear cam view ? What the hell are you doing looking *BEHIND* you? Sit up straight, eyes front, stamp on that pedal and GOOOOoooo.... Don't worry about the other cars unless they are trying to get *INSIDE* the car with you!!!! 8?) *Peter* 8-) (NB: remove asterix to e-mail)

You're mad. I like that. What the hell are you doing looking *BEHIND* you?

I also use a GP1. What i did was drilled two holes in the other side of the GP1 Dash (on the left of the steeering wheel) and wired in two more SP Momentary Push Switches in parallel with the two that are already there. This works fine for me, as it allows you to use the switches under accelerating or braking. If you have any questions regarding wiring, re-post.... cheers, Ron Ayton (Andrew > > The main problem I find with TOCA is the lack of rear view mirror. > > I have a TM GP1 with 2 buttons on the dash, one of which I use to > > display the rear cam view. However it's a bit tricky to press while > > accelerating. How do other people set up the rear cam view ?

> What the hell are you doing looking *BEHIND* you? > Sit up straight, eyes front, stamp on that pedal and GOOOOoooo.... > Don't worry about the other cars unless they are trying to get > *INSIDE* the car with you!!!! I like the extra challenge of driving while looking out of the back window. -- TMS Development Lucent Technologies. Swindon Road, Malmesbury, England, Wiltshire, SN16 9NA.