Racing Sim Thread

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:13 pm

mixdj1 wrote:Awesome looking paint jobs. Where can I find that COT mod?

http://www.dannisbet.com/cot/

Get the Cup physics. Probably more realistic than the Truck physics and definitely more popular. There are a lot more cars being painted for the Cup physics.

Take care,
PK

mixdj1 · Post by **mixdj1** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:56 pm

Thanks PK!

So, when is the next PC racing night going to be? I need to do some actual racing before I fill up my hard drive with cars, tracks, and mods.

I can't believe how much good stuff is out there for rFactor. I should have picked that one up a long time ago.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:32 pm

Very cool video of 2003 WRC champion Petter Solberg playing Richard Burns Rally on some sort of virtual gaming seat with force feedback and motion:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=k0JC5InmOqk

Take care,
PK

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:38 pm

I recently purchased Richard Burns Rally for $12.60 thru Amazon and the game lives up to all the reviews. The physics, sense of speed and difficulty are incredible and keep you coming back for more even when I make a stupid error on the track.

I finally bought the game when I read a track editor was released for RBR so i'm looking forward to see new tracks and environments for this top-notch rally sim.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:03 pm

Rodster:

I'm also having a blast with RBR, too.

It really has redefined my abilities as a rally driver, for sure. I thought I was hot sh*t at rally games as I've always been pretty quick with the Colin McRae series.

Not so with RBR, but I'm digging it!

Take care,
PK

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:34 pm

Yeah Paul I hear ya. I've been humbled playing RBR. Every time I think i'm going to put together a good drive, I run off the road or hit a tree.

This is the first rally sim that doesn't encourage you to go too fast. In fact it teaches you just the opposite as car control is the key in RBR above all else.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:32 pm

Rodster wrote:Yeah Paul I hear ya. I've been humbled playing RBR. Every time I think i'm going to put together a good drive, I run off the road or hit a tree.

This is the first rally sim that doesn't encourage you to go too fast. In fact it teaches you just the opposite as car control is the key in RBR above all else.

Absolutely. You're hardly ever full throttle in this game. At least I'm not for very long!

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:35 am

Found this mod this morning as I prepare for my full-frontal assault on rFactor: BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS!

http://www.321development.com/index.php?321=files

Movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EdyKkW6zxE

These cars are the No. 1 draw at short tracks here in the Northeast. The Kings of the Dirt. I used to cover these cars and drivers when I was a newspaper reporter in the late 80s and early 90s. Big fun.

A great combination of the sliding of a sprint car and the conventional driving of a stock car, as they're much heavier than a sprint car and lack the downforce of a winged sprint car.

Can't wait to get my mitts on rFactor and this mod!

Take care,
PK

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:14 am

We used to go all the time to Bridgeport Speedway in South Jersey to see the modified stocks run, always a good time.

I tried the mod, and the cars and tracks look great, but the physics need a bit of work. A lot of the cars ended up bouncing down the track, it looked like a game of frogger.

I just tried a GP2 mod which is very good, and the NASCAR mod is also good (they have a Busch series for it also).

There are so many great mods for that game, we need to get the rest of you guys onboard with it. There's something for everyone, and it runs better than any other racing game I have ever played online, bar none.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:02 am

Grant:

Thanks for the info. Sorry if I steered you to a dodgy mod. I haven't tried it, but it sure looked cool!

I'll have rFactor in my dirty mitts next week and am eager to run with you cats online!

Take care,
PK

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:18 pm

No problem PK, since while I was grabbing that the other night I also downloaded 3 VERY cool mods for it, all are at http://www.rfactorcentral.com.

First is a Porsche Fabcar mod, which is based on the Porsche car that runs in the Rolex Grand American Daytona Prototype series (my favorite as you know!) Fantastic car details with excellent cockpits, and physics were supposedly designed after talking to a few of the engineers on the #58 team. A couple of the paintjobs are replica's of actual DP cars, hopefully someone will fill out the rest of the field. Still there are about 20 different cars in the set. The cars are pretty easy to drive, although the AI was kicking my tail at Long Beach so finding speed might be work.

The next 2 mods aren't cars at all, but add to the presentation.

First is a TV style display, which will bring up F1 inspired stats on the screen during a race. You can make it look like the current F1 setup or an older one. All the information you see is customizable, including where you can position it on the screen. I'm using the defaults and they so far have been out of the way of other needed info.

The other presentation mod is called simply the Spotter Plugin, and it is awesome. It adds a spoter that gives you a ton of information, including when guys wreck, when cars are coming up on you fast for example if you are reentering the track after a spin, when to pit, when you have a blue flag, cautions, the works. It also gives you words of encouragement if you need them, either that you're doing good and gaining on the car ahead, or to get a move on because the car behind is gaining; also reminders to be careful on the first corner with your cold tires! There seem to be several sound clips for each situation, so once he may say "great job thats your fasted lap yet!" and the next time say "way to keep pushing you just set your fastest lap". Also, the spotter will let you know when you have damage, and wether it is minor, or will effect your areo, or handling, etc.

I didn't mess with it, but it also has a module where you enter the track you are going to race on, and as long as you leave it running it will give accurate fuel load reports.

I actually have the AI running my car on my other PC while I type this, and my spotter just said "Keep it up, you're running ninth", then a few turns later "Keep pushing, stay close to him!", then "You just set the fastest lap, excellent job, congratulations!" Very cool.

Both were easy to set up and offer lots of customization. There is no performance hit that I can detect by using them. These 3 mods are must have's for any of you rFactor guys.

mixdj1 · Post by **mixdj1** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:13 pm

I realize a lot of these cars and tracks are available as downloads for rFactor but this is still a pretty nice looking collection:

http://www.race-game.org/race07bz/gallery/video5.htm

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:36 pm

Looks cool, and its by Simbin the guys behind GTR2. It will be interesting to see how it turns out.

Speaking of GTR2, I also downloaded a great version of LeMans last week that is really good. It add's the race to the 24 hour race section of the game so you can run the whole thing if you like. Gotta love the endurance racing! (I once ran the whole 24 hours in Test Drive LeMans on my Dreamcast, took about a month but man it was cool.)

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:54 pm

Gurantsu wrote:Looks cool, and its by Simbin the guys behind GTR2. It will be interesting to see how it turns out.

Speaking of GTR2, I also downloaded a great version of LeMans last week that is really good. It add's the race to the 24 hour race section of the game so you can run the whole thing if you like. Gotta love the endurance racing! (I once ran the whole 24 hours in Test Drive LeMans on my Dreamcast, took about a month but man it was cool.)

Are there any great GTR2 sites available? I have my favorite GP4 and rFactor sites but the GTR2 stuff is fairly limited. It's a shame really cause the game is awesome.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:28 pm

Some good stuff here:

http://www.nogripracing.com/index.php
http://www.mrmenmods.org/
http://www.hallo.ismooi.nl/homepage/sho ... aid=113017
http://forum.rscnet.org/forumdisplay.php?f=542
http://www.bhmotorsports.com/GTR2

Shoot back some of your favorite GP 4 sites, if you would, Rodster. I'm going to give that game a go. Be sure to link to the 2007 mod so I can be Lewis, too!

Take care,
PK

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:56 pm

pk500 wrote:Some good stuff here:

http://www.nogripracing.com/index.php
http://www.mrmenmods.org/
http://www.hallo.ismooi.nl/homepage/sho ... aid=113017
http://forum.rscnet.org/forumdisplay.php?f=542
http://www.bhmotorsports.com/GTR2

Shoot back some of your favorite GP 4 sites, if you would, Rodster. I'm going to give that game a go. Be sure to link to the 2007 mod so I can be Lewis, too!

Take care,
PK

Thanks Paul i'll check those sites out. Here's the link for the GP4 mods. http://www.gp4db.com/index.php?category ... ction=2006

p.s. The 2006 mod with the track updates contains the 2007 Season as well. My favorite mods are the 1991 Season where you have Senna and Mansell. It brought me back to when I was playing Geoff Crammonds World Circuit back when it was under the Microprose label. Also the 1991 season includes Murray Walker commentary. It's a little cheesy and repetitive but it's fun.

Season 1995 is also a must have because that's the last season Schu drove for Benetton and Berger drove for Ferrari.

Actually I installed season 1991, 1995, 2005-2007(7.5GB). Oh if you have any questions on how to install things don't hesitate to ask. It can get a little tricky.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:08 pm

Thanks, dude!

Take care,
PK

Jimmydeicide · Post by **Jimmydeicide** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:03 am

dble post

Jimmydeicide · Post by **Jimmydeicide** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:07 am

http://www.grandprixgames.org/
http://www.f1gamers.com/
http://www.racesimulations.com/GP4/downloads/221.html

http://iroland.uw.hu/html/F1%20Car%20Setup.htm

F1 gamers Used to be realy good place , not so much now but still some great info for both GP4 and F1 Challenge in the forums.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:47 am

Thanks, shirtlifter!

Take care,
PK

GB_Simo · Post by **GB_Simo** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:00 pm

Jimmy, good call on F1 Gamers, at least until the place was overran by 12 year olds. Before you start, I was 18 when I registered there...

GP4 had some of the best racing AI of any sim I've ever played, but I've never been able to stop it from CTD. I don't know if anyone else has had that issue with it, but it's something that's plagued my copy, both patched and unpatched, since I got it a few years ago - any remedies anyone might know of would be appreciated, since I'd love to have a shot at some of those mods.

DChaps · Post by **DChaps** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:21 pm

I have never had much luck with GP4. I have had every Crammond game released, and I have countless mods and updates for NR2003, GPL, rFactor, GTR, GTL, etc., but I have never been able to successfully get GP4 up and running on it's own, let alone with any mods. I have tried some of the sites with step by step guides as well, but the main thing is that I can never get it to work with my Momo wheel, and I get CTD's. Not all the time, but enough to frustrate me to the point of uninstall. I would love to try it again if anyone knows of a site or updates that will work pretty easily.

mixdj1 · Post by **mixdj1** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:31 pm

DChaps wrote:I have never had much luck with GP4. I have had every Crammond game released, and I have countless mods and updates for NR2003, GPL, rFactor, GTR, GTL, etc., but I have never been able to successfully get GP4 up and running on it's own, let alone with any mods. I have tried some of the sites with step by step guides as well, but the main thing is that I can never get it to work with my Momo wheel, and I get CTD's. Not all the time, but enough to frustrate me to the point of uninstall. I would love to try it again if anyone knows of a site or updates that will work pretty easily.

I've had pretty much the same experience as Don. Great AI doesn't mean much if I can't get the thing configured with my wheel or get it to run reliably.

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:55 pm

Thats strange, because I've never had any problens at all when using it with my Momo wheel and Windows XP.

I always have the Logitech profiler running, and have used some of the files from this site occasioannly also: http://www.wingmanteam.com/

No idea if that has helped, but it's worth a shot.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:19 pm

GB_Simo wrote:Jimmy, good call on F1 Gamers, at least until the place was overran by 12 year olds. Before you start, I was 18 when I registered there...

GP4 had some of the best racing AI of any sim I've ever played, but I've never been able to stop it from CTD. I don't know if anyone else has had that issue with it, but it's something that's plagued my copy, both patched and unpatched, since I got it a few years ago - any remedies anyone might know of would be appreciated, since I'd love to have a shot at some of those mods.

GP4 will CTD or cause your system to reboot if your using a 3D sound card and in GP4 sound setup you have the 2D sound selected. Deselect it and it should make your problems go away.