Difference between Cart and ICR2

I know this has been asked before and I tried searching for the answer, but what is the difference between the two. Does Cart have all the latest patches already installed? I recently reloaded Cart and actually got it to work in Windows with my TNT2 Ultra. It doesn't look as good as my old rendition card but I've replaced it long time ago. I actually have a copy of both CD's that's got all the versions on it, Dos, Windows, and Rendition. I was just wondering what the differences was. Thanks. Anthony Brooks

The difference is minimal.........Supposedly CART has been patched up to 1.02 and it has a different pallete, so some tracks make not look right........ I dunno But if you are interested in joining a great ICR2/CART league, please join the C*** Championship Online Racing League [link lost in import] good luck

A question for you -- how does the Windows version work with contemporary hardware (i.e., something beyong a P150)? I have also parted with my Rendition card, and the DOS mode hassles are too much of a pain, so I've since uninstalled everything, but if it would run well in Windows mode on something like my AMD K6-2 350 with a fast 16 MB Banshee card, then I'd love to reinstall it all over again. FYI, I realize that I'd have to settle for non-accelerated, non-3D SVGA graphics, but I'm wondering if the faster CPU makes Windows mode more playable (that is, more like it is in standard DOS mode). Thanks in advance! -- JB Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

I'm running it on a PIII 600 with a TNT2 Ultra. It runs it pretty good. Of course now, it's really showing its age. I have both versions, ICR2 and Cart. With ICR2, I had a hard time setting up my controller. I couldn't calibrate it, even after loading the patches. I use a TSW2. But with Cart, it loaded right up. I have alot of games like Nascar3/Legends, MGPR2, DTR, GPL and Rally Championship to name a few, but I still find Cart to be a challenge even after all these years. I think it's worth the time to re-install it and check it out. Anthony

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> A question for you -- how does the Windows version work with > contemporary hardware (i.e., something beyong a P150)? I have also > parted with my Rendition card, and the DOS mode hassles are too much of > a pain, so I've since uninstalled everything, but if it would run well > in Windows mode on something like my AMD K6-2 350 with a fast 16 MB > Banshee card, then I'd love to reinstall it all over again. FYI, I > realize that I'd have to settle for non-accelerated, non-3D SVGA > graphics, but I'm wondering if the faster CPU makes Windows mode more > playable (that is, more like it is in standard DOS mode). > Thanks in advance! > -- JB

In article <1iKk4.378$[email hidden]>, "Anthony Brooks" <[email hidden]> wrote: > I'm running it on a PIII 600 with a TNT2 Ultra. It runs it prettygood. Of > course now, it's really showing its age. I have both versions, ICR2and > Cart. With ICR2, I had a hard time setting up my controller. Icouldn't > calibrate it, even after loading the patches. I use a TSW2. But withCart, > it loaded right up. I have alot of games like Nascar3/Legends, MGPR2,DTR, > GPL and Rally Championship to name a few, but I still find Cart to bea > challenge even after all these years. I think it's worth the time to > re-install it and check it out. > Anthony > > <[email hidden]> wrote in messagenews:86tsah$ckq$[email hidden]... > > A question for you -- how does the Windows version work with > > contemporary hardware (i.e., something beyong a P150)? I have also > > parted with my Rendition card, and the DOS mode hassles are toomuch of > > a pain, so I've since uninstalled everything, but if it would runwell > > in Windows mode on something like my AMD K6-2 350 with a fast 16 MB > > Banshee card, then I'd love to reinstall it all over again. FYI, I > > realize that I'd have to settle for non-accelerated, non-3D SVGA > > graphics, but I'm wondering if the faster CPU makes Windows modemore

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> > playable (that is, more like it is in standard DOS mode). > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > > -- JB > > > >

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I'll second that! I'm still trying to break 1:11 at Laguna Seca. If anyone knows where good car setups still exist, please let me know. As far as I can find out, the many sites that used to have ICR2 information on lap records and the setups used, are gone. I running on a PIII 500mhz with a Voodoo3 3000, and I get frame rates in the 55-65 range (the Windows version, not DOS). In that respect, modern hardware helps the game a lot. Admittedly, the graphics are dated compared to GPL and newer games, and ICR2 still has an unfinished feel (odd little hesitations and minor graphics glitches). But since a CART edition of GPL seems unlikely to ever happen, ICR2/CART still fills a niche for me. Dave Wilson Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

Hi, I allready have ICR2, but I recently got a rendition card (to play Grand Prix Legend) and I was wondering if it is worth it to try to track down a rendition version of ICR2. Are the graphics any different, or are they simply faster? thanks, -Dennis Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

The graphics are much cleaner and sharper AND faster. But if you have a 2nd gen Rendition card(hercules Thriller3d or Diamnond Stealth II S220) then you will have to jump through a bunch of hoops to get the 3d program to run properly. Hey CART is usually sold for $12 ot less, so if you can find it, go ahead... dave henrie

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> Hi, > I allready have ICR2, but I recently got a rendition card (to play > Grand Prix Legend) and I was wondering if it is worth it to try to > track down a rendition version of ICR2. Are the graphics any > different, or are they simply faster? > thanks, > -Dennis > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy.

It is really worth it. The graphics are totally different for many of the tracks, and you can download other tracks that have been modified. For instance, Louden with the awesome clouds from Elkhart. There is just no comparison, really. The rendition version is fantastic, but be advised, there is A LOT of patching required to get it to run on the newer Rendition cards. Good luck! -Tony-

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> Hi, > I allready have ICR2, but I recently got a rendition card (to play > Grand Prix Legend) and I was wondering if it is worth it to try to > track down a rendition version of ICR2. Are the graphics any > different, or are they simply faster? > thanks, > -Dennis > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy.

On the other hand, I only patched the indycar.exe with one file and had no problems running the rendition version wth a v2200 chip video card. I don't feel that I had to go thru any hoops to make this work well...easily as simple as running the rendition version that came with my v1000 video card. And the v220 card with 8mb ram always seemed to run faster frames per second in all games including indycar.