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12-14-2014, 03:47 PM
#5522
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Thanks for hosting, at least was in there for an hour and was able to get constantly into the 1.27's but you still have about 1/2 sec on me.
Oh yes I love the new wheel, the GT3 RS was nice but this is a few notches up from there, still playing with the settings but getting close to what I like.
Oh yes I love the new wheel, the GT3 RS was nice but this is a few notches up from there, still playing with the settings but getting close to what I like.
12-14-2014, 07:47 PM
#5524
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The long straight is pretty boring but it might be fun if there is close racing. I've tried it with no wing and quite a bit of wing and my times aren't much different but the speed on the straight is.
Is someone going to set up an official practice for tonight?
Is someone going to set up an official practice for tonight?
12-15-2014, 10:04 AM
#5528
Nordschleife Master
2: Skip the triples and go Oculus Rift. Now - I've been touting the Oculus Rift for a while now, and I recognize I'm also a bit of an "Early adopter" when it comes to this stuff, so my opinion might be slanted more than it needs to be. Chris (baddogz) and Justin here both recently bought them, and I know Chris has been using his a few weeks. Justin just tried his out, officially in a RL league race, this past week. Hopefully they'll both share their 2 cents.
But MY opinions - once you get used to the lower resolution of the Rift's screen.... no comparison to triples. Your wife might make fun of you for wearing goggles, but it's true 3D, 100% head tracking. Pulling into traffic, you literally look over your shoulder, out the window past the B-pillar, to make sure no one is coming. You look through the turns to the apex and the next turns. You see your "hands" holding the wheel in front of you. You use your depth perception to gauge distances... cars in front actually get closer to you, they just don't get "bigger" on the screen.
But MY opinions - once you get used to the lower resolution of the Rift's screen.... no comparison to triples. Your wife might make fun of you for wearing goggles, but it's true 3D, 100% head tracking. Pulling into traffic, you literally look over your shoulder, out the window past the B-pillar, to make sure no one is coming. You look through the turns to the apex and the next turns. You see your "hands" holding the wheel in front of you. You use your depth perception to gauge distances... cars in front actually get closer to you, they just don't get "bigger" on the screen.
12-15-2014, 01:57 PM
#5529
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My spacial awareness has gone wayyy up over using a 42" single- I no longer worry much about tapping or turning in on someone. Laptimes have gotten a bit better for me as well, I feel more comfortable in the car because of the additional visibility.
Although: My Rift inexplicably shut off on me (not sure if a rift issue, a system issue, a power surge, ghosts in my machine?) when I was running top 5 at Sebring last week and it ruined my race. The lights went out and I Stevie Wonder'd it into the wall at 1. I unleashed a torrent of obscenities that I'm sure my neighbors could hear. As it was an isolated incident, I don't know how to troubleshoot it. I'm going to run tonight for an extended period to see if it happens again.
12-15-2014, 03:12 PM
#5530
Drifting
I finished upgrading on the weekend with the help of some dude with way too many piercings and gauges in his face, though he seemed to know his computer parts. At nearly max detail in the rift I've got my frame rate into the 100s, I still find it a bit disorienting, but it should be better than last week.
What do you guys have your memory sliders at in the game? Flying the spaceship around in Elite Dangerous is pretty freaking amazing now too. I've been finding all the weak links in my system. Next thing is to upgrade the power supply because my Mobo shuts off when it detects fluctuations.
What do you guys do with old computer hardware? I've now got a mid range PC laying around in parts.
What do you guys have your memory sliders at in the game? Flying the spaceship around in Elite Dangerous is pretty freaking amazing now too. I've been finding all the weak links in my system. Next thing is to upgrade the power supply because my Mobo shuts off when it detects fluctuations.
What do you guys do with old computer hardware? I've now got a mid range PC laying around in parts.
12-16-2014, 01:05 AM
#5533
I finished upgrading on the weekend with the help of some dude with way too many piercings and gauges in his face, though he seemed to know his computer parts. At nearly max detail in the rift I've got my frame rate into the 100s, I still find it a bit disorienting, but it should be better than last week.
What do you guys have your memory sliders at in the game? Flying the spaceship around in Elite Dangerous is pretty freaking amazing now too. I've been finding all the weak links in my system. Next thing is to upgrade the power supply because my Mobo shuts off when it detects fluctuations.
What do you guys do with old computer hardware? I've now got a mid range PC laying around in parts.
What do you guys have your memory sliders at in the game? Flying the spaceship around in Elite Dangerous is pretty freaking amazing now too. I've been finding all the weak links in my system. Next thing is to upgrade the power supply because my Mobo shuts off when it detects fluctuations.
What do you guys do with old computer hardware? I've now got a mid range PC laying around in parts.
As for memory sliders, I edited one of the .ini files because the sliders in the game won't let you go far enough. I have the main memory set to 6000 (iRacing limits you to a max of ~4000 so that's actually where it sits) and video memory at 3700 or so (I have a 4GB card).
A little late, but here's the video from Sebring:
I still need to fix the one from Montreal. Out in LA this week, will have to wait until I get back to re-record and re-upload.
12-16-2014, 10:24 AM
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It was amazing! Since you fixed my computer and my positionning, I'm way faster!
For those reading this: in practive last night at Mosport, Vanasse (McLaren) did 1:17:928, I (BMW) did 1:17:933 and Sauvé (Ruf) was far behind at 1:17:991
I've never been able to be as fast as both Stephane. So I owe a big thank to Sysgen (Sauvé) for making my rig work properly. And few bottles of wine so I can stay up front
I'm not there yet when comes the race, but the speed is there. So with some more practice, I'll be able to play with you guys. If I can learn how to drive the Ruf properly...
I've gained 2.8-3 seconds just by making it all working properly.
Now this is getting seriously fun!
c.
For those reading this: in practive last night at Mosport, Vanasse (McLaren) did 1:17:928, I (BMW) did 1:17:933 and Sauvé (Ruf) was far behind at 1:17:991
I've never been able to be as fast as both Stephane. So I owe a big thank to Sysgen (Sauvé) for making my rig work properly. And few bottles of wine so I can stay up front
I'm not there yet when comes the race, but the speed is there. So with some more practice, I'll be able to play with you guys. If I can learn how to drive the Ruf properly...I've gained 2.8-3 seconds just by making it all working properly.
Now this is getting seriously fun!
c.
