rec.autos.simulators

  • F1 is not only just F1
    http://jollytalk.com/forum.php?req=insidetopic&topicid=164&forumid=90...
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    Last post by Woodie8 F1 is not only just F1
    Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:24:50
  • OT: Finding an XFX AGP card in the UK
    i, Apologies for the OT post, but I'm really hoping someone can help me out here. I'm looking for the 256MB XFX 7600GT XXX with an AGP interface in the UK.
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    Last post by Rick Catto OT: Finding an XFX AGP card in the UK
    Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:03:49
  • More Info on vista... FYI
    http://www.winsupersite.com:80/showcase/winvista_licensing.asp
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    Last post by LuvrSme More Info on vista... FYI
    Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:05:18
  • Latest iRacing email
    I noticed they have been hanging about with some of the Grand Am drivers. Here's a snippet from the email which I'm puting here since I could see no reference to this particular
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    Last post by jason moye Latest iRacing email
    Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:02:07
  • RACE: Release date 24th November
    imbin's WTCC race sim will be released on the 24th November. The tricky bit is deciding which Alfa 156 I will drive :) http://www.
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    Last post by jason moye RACE: Release date 24th November
    Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:04:36
  • Which Automotive Simulators models can I use on my laptop?
    *Which Automotive Simulators models can I use on my laptop?* Simulator as close as possible to a real car driving.
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    Last post by ST12 Which Automotive Simulators models can I use on my laptop?
    Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:32:55
  • OT: System Advice Requested
    ong Story Short (at least as short as I can make it!)-- While dealing with a non-bootable system, visual examination indicates that it's probably finally time for a new motherboard.
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    Last post by BRH OT: System Advice Requested
    Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:28:01
  • Vista license agreement is a joke
    http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/index.php?p=116p://
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    Last post by timmy thompso Vista license agreement is a joke
    Sun, 15 Oct 2006 04:08:59
  • Thrustmaster Nascar Pro Force Feedback
    just bought thisw wheel at a garage sale for my son, and it is missing the power adapter and software. I already downloaded the drivers for it, but cannot find anything telling me what power
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    Last post by Gil Thrustmaster Nascar Pro Force Feedback
    Sun, 15 Oct 2006 03:34:48
  • GTR2 problem
    henever I enter race weekend I have no opponents. I have tried setting number of opponents to different values and have tried different tracks but no luck.
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    Last post by DStampe GTR2 problem
    Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:12:54
  • Anyone else playing with the official pre release Vista? (XP reduex)
    ust putting out my preliminary findings... I did get and Image the pre release candidate of Vista... & Installed this on a machine I was gonna kill anyhow (figured what the hell, right
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    Last post by Mike Anyone else playing with the official pre release Vista? (XP reduex)
    Sat, 14 Oct 2006 02:55:15
  • new pics of RIDGE RACER 7
    ttp://img161.imagevenue.com/aAfkjfp01fo1i-27705/loc483/85910_rrseven... http://img125.imagevenue.com/aAfkjfp01fo1i-18216/loc428/85915_rrseven.
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    Last post by Andre Matuc new pics of RIDGE RACER 7
    Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:57:34
  • TORCS (The OpenRacing Car Simulator) 1.3.0-test1 Released
    i all There is a new version available for download, visit www.torcs.org for details. Screenshots: - http://sourceforge.
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    Last post by Bernhard Wyman TORCS (The OpenRacing Car Simulator) 1.3.0-test1 Released
    Fri, 13 Oct 2006 02:07:35
  • GPL Augusta
    Is there a GPL track for the Auguata GA road course? I have looked on the GPL Track Database and they only have the oval. Is there any other PC sim that has this track? Thanks!
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    Last post by Mike GPL Augusta
    Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:23:08
  • Toban in the wet
    hose familiar with rFactor's Toban circuit maybe interested to know there is a conversion including all track variants for GTR2, including rain reflections.
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    Last post by cosmo_kram.. Toban in the wet
    Thu, 12 Oct 2006 02:39:08
  • NAP patch for GTR2
    TR2 seems very good, especially the way it gives feedback, however, some find the physics a little too forgiving (possibly as an over reaction to counter the criticisms that GTR was too unforg
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    Last post by DStampe NAP patch for GTR2
    Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:38:49
  • GTR2 - Best Video Card
    currently cannot run GTR2 on My system: P4 3.4 GHz / 2M / 800FSB 1G PC3200 / 400 RAM GeForce FX5500 I realize the graphics card is the bottle neck but I'm getting 10 - 15 FPS
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    Last post by Tony Rickar GTR2 - Best Video Card
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:33:26
  • G25 Shipping From Amazon
    ust got notice that my G25 is shipping with delivery expected Oct 11-13. If you have an Amazon order, check your status.
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    Last post by Scott B. Huste G25 Shipping From Amazon
    Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:05:50
  • unsure
    K, I'm 35 years old and have been playing racing games/sims since I was about 10 ! I have a new nixim polecat with DFP/Frexed wheel + extras.
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    Last post by Rooki unsure
    Mon, 09 Oct 2006 22:53:26
  • Paying for cars?
    heard there are going to be 2 versions og GT HD For the PS3. one which is called premium and one called classic... And heard you have to pay for extra cars??? whats up with that? I guess son
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    Last post by Larr Paying for cars?
    Sun, 08 Oct 2006 11:08:58
  • GTR2 fps help needed
    i folks, can somebody advise on how to optimize GTR2 performance? While the game usually runs ok offline in testing mode, I have some fps issues with larger fields of cars and online.
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    Last post by Jim GTR2 fps help needed
    Sat, 07 Oct 2006 16:04:40
  • rFactor Sprints
    I can't get enough of these sprints on the smaller paved ovals. Anyone know of any leagues with these cars? Thanks David Stamper
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    Last post by pdot.. rFactor Sprints
    Sat, 07 Oct 2006 09:10:17
  • G25 wheel users reviews
    nybody care to share impressions? I have a DFP, which is a smooth, precise wheel, but the cog slack kinda drives me nuts (clicking sound when changing rotation directions; 'dead', no-te
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    Last post by Milo Johnso G25 wheel users reviews
    Sat, 07 Oct 2006 08:17:31
  • Rfactor Trial Version - Can i try it with F1 Before I Buy
    hread brought over from an F1 News group "Phil Newnham> wrote in message news:4odg0vFe50qcU3@individual.
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    Last post by Uwe Sch??rkam Rfactor Trial Version - Can i try it with F1 Before I Buy
    Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:52:07
  • Sad state of race sims at local Best Buy
    stopped by , my local Best Buy, this afternoon. Had a little spare time, and thought I might check out GTR2 if they had it.
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    Last post by Byron Forbe Sad state of race sims at local Best Buy
    Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:29:58
  • The Bongs in rFactor
    Please, God, how do I turn them off?
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    Last post by Bernard Spilma The Bongs in rFactor
    Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:30:04
  • ESL 04-10: Simulation of Vehicle Longitudinal Dynamics
    reetings, I'm reading "ESL 04-10: Simulation of Vehicle Longitudinal Dynamics" in an attempt to write a car simulations engine.
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    Last post by starko ESL 04-10: Simulation of Vehicle Longitudinal Dynamics
    Thu, 05 Oct 2006 22:48:22
  • Dell is going to sell the g25 (logitech) wheels... 277
    'm already on 3 or 4 "notify" lists when it comes in stock... Wish it would hit so I could test it out and get some practice before leagues start.
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    Last post by Scott B. Huste Dell is going to sell the g25 (logitech) wheels... 277
    Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:56:25
  • Is N2003 Online Still Running?
    I tried to log onto N2003, it has been a while and I couldn't logon. Mark
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    Last post by Gil Is N2003 Online Still Running?
    Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:54:29
  • Updating rFactor?
    I bought rFactor when it first came out but have never patched it. Do I just download and install a patch or do I need to enter a code (which i've lost) or something? TIA TB
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    Last post by Dave Updating rFactor?
    Tue, 03 Oct 2006 05:11:49
  • Do any sims have realistic curbing?
    n all the racing simulations I own, the curbing alwasy seems to affect the cars more than it does in real life, at least for F1 type cars.
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    Last post by Mitch_ Do any sims have realistic curbing?
    Mon, 02 Oct 2006 21:30:11
  • Help with GPL Kyalami
    y goal is to get a sub 1:20.50, but my best so far is a 1:20.75, and I seem to vary betwen low 1:21's to 1:22's. Looking for help or advice.
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    Last post by Jeff Rei Help with GPL Kyalami
    Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:18:36
  • rFactor Question
    have downloaded rFactor and love it. I downloaded a kart racing add-on from rfactor central but can't get it to work properly.
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    Last post by DStampe rFactor Question
    Mon, 02 Oct 2006 06:36:43
  • GTR2 "special edition"?
    was in my local CompUSA the other day and saw GTR2 on the shelf. The box cover was marked "special edition" and it included GTL in the box.
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    Last post by Tony Rickar GTR2 "special edition"?
    Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:54:37
  • Doom mode in racing sims
    I know NetKar Pro added a "doom" mode, but we may have some way to go before we can simulate this: http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1159439911/A_Day_at_the_Races_
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    Last post by Seven Smile Doom mode in racing sims
    Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:06:52
  • replay won't initialize in nascar racing 2003
    Any ideas?I get this message when trying to start game. windows xp amd 64 athlon x2 ati radeon express 200
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    Last post by Gil replay won't initialize in nascar racing 2003
    Fri, 29 Sep 2006 22:57:17
  • Burnout Revenge for PS2 Online problem fix
    fter trying various games online, the only one that gave me an error was Burnout Revenge. The error was telling me about my firwall setting not letting port 3658 through.
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    Last post by SamuelF.. Burnout Revenge for PS2 Online problem fix
    Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:27:56
  • Slip Ratio and Tration Force
    reetings, Searching for a slip ratio equation and its relation to the traction force, I found two seemingly different formulas: slip_ratio = (angular_velocity * object_radius - l
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    Last post by db_erickso Slip Ratio and Tration Force
    Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:56:32
  • Nascar and Intel (via chipset boards?)
    aving helluva time getting my geforce 7800gs (let alone my 6600gt) card to run NR03 (papy). Neither in ogl or dx...
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    Last post by PlowBo Nascar and Intel (via chipset boards?)
    Fri, 29 Sep 2006 04:51:36
  • Simulation Software and Hardware Sales Figures
    an anyone point me to web sites containing sales figures for PC games/sims, and also for sim-related retail products like, for example, Logitech steering wheels? I've done a little goo
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    Last post by pdot.. Simulation Software and Hardware Sales Figures
    Fri, 29 Sep 2006 04:41:04
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