Enthusia

[Hun200kmh]

Back to enthusia.

The official site has been updated!

They have there a demo of the car-search engine (you'll need the macromedia flash plug in). You can see and select up to 150 cars.

btw, the Bugatti isn't a Bugatti, it is a Dauer (?). I guess this is the same as the "RUF" thingy in Gran Turismo (and Enthusia also) to allow us to drive "Porsches"

Another thing I noticed is that we'll have both the 3003 and the 2004 Team Goh R8's.

Another nice news is a old Pontiac Firebird. I always liked that car, don't really know why.

Check it out!

 

[Swift]

Driving Revolution in Enthusia

Ok, what's with this mess? E-brake drift techniques? Man, I'm sure that's not the only way to drift if the physics are as accurate as they say, but still. Ebrake drifts?

 

[Max_DC]

The new tracks look great, and the car selection is just right for me... I'm really looking forward...
@ Swift : e-brake, yes why not ? I mean that is the way to drift in a hairpin curve, yeah if I have a 900 hp Supra I can just drift with the right foot, but as it is a licence test you have a preselected car, I guess....

 

[Swift]

The new tracks look great, and the car selection is just right for me... I'm really looking forward...
@ Swift : e-brake, yes why not ? I mean that is the way to drift in a hairpin curve, yeah if I have a 900 hp Supra I can just drift with the right foot, but as it is a licence test you have a preselected car, I guess....

Well, being a "drifter" myself. Thinking of using the ebrake just makes me uncomfortable. Now, there are times when the ebrake can be a useful tool. But generally speaking, it's not needed to drift. Nor do you need incredible amounts of HP. I drift my 249hp S13 around hairpins without using the ebrake.

 

[Max_DC]

Well, being a "drifter" myself. Thinking of using the ebrake just makes me uncomfortable. Now, there are times when the ebrake can be a useful tool. But generally speaking, it's not needed to drift. Nor do you need incredible amounts of HP. I drift my 249hp S13 around hairpins without using the ebrake.

First, I think we talk about the same picture : The night time touge hairpin with the commentary like " Use your ebrake skills" . I think you HAVE to use it here in order to pass the test, I don't know which car you have to use, maybe also a FF car... Ok
you don't need ebrake, I mean with the FR Silvia, a real drift car, not at all, but again take my Sti, with its 4WD grip and a little understeer tendency you'd have to be really fast, scary fast and then you'd have to hit the clutch probably, looking at the picture ebrake would not be the badest solution for the STi here ... Hmm coming back to gameplay, I used the ebrake a lot in the Kaido Battle games and it was fun, and that's what it is all about, isn't it? ( Ok I know that Kaido Battle is not really a 100% simulation game, but...)

 

[Gabkicks]

Well, being a "drifter" myself. Thinking of using the ebrake just makes me uncomfortable. Now, there are times when the ebrake can be a useful tool. But generally speaking, it's not needed to drift. Nor do you need incredible amounts of HP. I drift my 249hp S13 around hairpins without using the ebrake.

IRL with most cars, drifting hairpins without using the HB is a bit more difficult. Just keep in mind that is probably a tutorial for noobs who arent used to drifting. Just like in other racing games where they reccomend using the handbreak for hairpins. 👍

Dont jump to conclusions just yet

 

[Gil Abobeleira]

btw, the Bugatti isn't a Bugatti, it is a Dauer (?). I guess this is the same as the "RUF" thingy in Gran Turismo (and Enthusia also) to allow us to drive "Porsches"

Don't quote me on this, but This "faux" bugatti is along the lines of this:

The VAG (VW+Audi+...) bought the "rights" to the name Bugatti in the late 90's, but not the italian factory where the EB110 was built after is went bankrupt (that's why they are building/have built one in France, where the original Bugattis were built)... That's why this "new" Bugatti don't care less for the EB110...

What about the Dauer Connection? Well, I think Jochen Dauer bought the rights of the EB110 and made the Edonis Supercar out of it (again, don't quote me on this)...

 

[McLaren]

Back to enthusia.

The official site has been updated!

They have there a demo of the car-search engine (you'll need the macromedia flash plug in). You can see and select up to 150 cars.

btw, the Bugatti isn't a Bugatti, it is a Dauer (?). I guess this is the same as the "RUF" thingy in Gran Turismo (and Enthusia also) to allow us to drive "Porsches"

Another thing I noticed is that we'll have both the 3003 and the 2004 Team Goh R8's.

Another nice news is a old Pontiac Firebird. I always liked that car, don't really know why.

Check it out!

Please don't get Ruf and Porsche mixed up. They're completely different.

 

[Max_DC]

Please don't get Ruf and Porsche mixed up. They're completely different.

ahh well not so different, it is a tuned Porsche, yeah I know that a Ruf is a Ruf and not a tuned Porsche by definition, but the basis is a Porsche : engine, chassis, all interior etc etc are Porsche, the engine is tuned and modified as well as some chassis parts... it is a heavily modified Porsche....not a complete new car...

 

[McLaren]

I'm not going to comment on that.

And only say this. The only thing from Porsche is an unmarked Porsche Chassis. Everything else on a Ruf is Ruf made.

 

[Max_DC]

I'm not going to comment on that.

And only say this. The only thing from Porsche is an unmarked Porsche Chassis. Everything else on a Ruf is Ruf made.

What are you talking about : I even live in the same part of Germany as RUF, 1 hour by car from here ....
Quotes from the german RUF homepage :
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Porsche Basis Modell wird zu RUF Modell

Porsche 964 : RUF RCT Evo
Porsche 965 : RUF RCT Evo
Porsche 993 Carrera : RUF BTR
Porsche 993 Carrera : RUF Turbo R
Porsche 993 Turbo : RUF Turbo R
Porsche 996 Carrera : RUF RGT
Porsche 996 Turbo : RUF Rturbo
Porsche 986 Boxster : RUF 3400 S
Porsche 986 Boxster : RUF 3600 S
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wird zu = is modified to
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Für den Porsche 993 Biturbo bietet RUF seit 1997 mit dem TurboR eine Leistungssteigerung auf 490 PS an...
In English it means :
With the Turbo R Ruf offers since 1997 a tuning possibility up to 490 hp for the Porsche 993 Biturbo
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Different steering whell and that's it.... ( np perfect photo, but you can see it )

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" 2004 stellt RUF seinen neuen RGT vor. Er basiert auf dem weiterentwickelten Porsche 996 Carrera mit einem Saugmotor mit Trockensumpfschmierung mit separatem Öltank. "

in english : "2004 Ruf presents his new RGT. It is BASED on a developed Porsche 996 Carrera ...."
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"Optional ist der RUF RGT auch als Cabriolet auf der Basis des Porsche 996 Carrera erhältlich. "

"Ruf also offers a cabriolet based on the Porsche 996 Carrera"

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A Ruf exhaust and MODIFIED engine-managment system bring the 3.6-liter normally aspirated flat-6 up to a dyno-tested 395 bhp and 297 lb.-ft. of torque
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I could go on for hours... The interior is a little modified as well as the exterior, the PORSCHE engine is tuned (sometimes heavily)... and then you have the Ruf parts :
mufflers, brakes etc...
Yeah they are so heavily modified that it is called a Ruf and not a tuned Porsche, never the less, it remains a tuned Porsche....

Get your info first, before you make such statements....

sorry for being offtopic, but I had to make that clear

 

[kinigitt]

What are you talking about : I even live in the same part of Germany as RUF, 1 hour by car from here ....
Quotes from the german RUF homepage :
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Porsche Basis Modell wird zu RUF Modell

Porsche 964 : RUF RCT Evo
Porsche 965 : RUF RCT Evo
Porsche 993 Carrera : RUF BTR
Porsche 993 Carrera : RUF Turbo R
Porsche 993 Turbo : RUF Turbo R
Porsche 996 Carrera : RUF RGT
Porsche 996 Turbo : RUF Rturbo
Porsche 986 Boxster : RUF 3400 S
Porsche 986 Boxster : RUF 3600 S
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wird zu = is modified to
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Get your info first, before you make such statements....

sorry for being offtopic, but I had to make that clear

thanks for the info, I was always a little skeptical about that. 👍

 

[Gabkicks]

WAIT WAIT WAIT GUYS


there was another threads specificly discussing the differences between RUF and porsche and how they are almost completely different car manufacturers on their own. SEARCH and take the arguement there. 👍

 

[Max_DC]

Ok, we really should get back to Enthusia...
Here are some new screens :

👍

 

[kinigitt]

WAIT WAIT WAIT GUYS


there was another threads specificly discussing the differences between RUF and porsche and how they are almost completely different car manufacturers on their own. SEARCH and take the arguement there. 👍

the argument is over.

 

[Swift]

Ok, we really should get back to Enthusia...
Here are some new screens :

👍

That game is looking GOOD! Graphically as well as play mechanics. Man, to have two great sims on one platform in such a short time....it's good to be a gamer!

 

[Robin]

That last picture............is that the London Eye I see!!!! LONDON! well at least some developer decided to put a UK track in......(mentioning no names!)

 

[Max_DC]

That last picture............is that the London Eye I see!!!! LONDON! well at least some developer decided to put a UK track in......(mentioning no names!)

2 London tracks infact...

 

[Gek54]

I am a sucker for those autumn tracks.

 

[livemusic]

The rally shots are awesome, I hope it plays better than GT´s rallyes races.

 

[Solid Lifters]

I just got the demo today. It's an OK game, but I don't think I'll buy it. The main reason? The stupid DS2 controls. I HATE using the analog stick to steer the car, and that's the only way to control the cars. Also, the graphics are OK, but nothing really mind blowing. However, the rain course was , gorgeous! The cars aren't more realistic looking than GT4's. But, they do look pretty good. I guess I'm too spoiled from GT4 to appreciate the graphic quality. The car sounds are great, but it's really obvious that they were the "overall" sound of the particular car. In other means, it sounded like the cars were recorded from a distant microphone. The sound is great, but seems a little out of place. But, I do like it.

Now for the good. The cars move more like real cars compared to GT4. Which to my belief is a down right shame. The car movements in GT4, while using the DS2, is gimickie and jerkie, compared to the car movements in Enthusia. That's a good thing. Not only do they move more like real cars, they also handle more like real cars, which I feel is a lot better than how the cars in GT4 handle. I also noticed the speed is a lot slower. I felt the sense of speed of GT4 was a little too fast, but people say the speed is very accurate. This is neither better or worse; just different. But one really annoying thing about going fast in Enthusia is the stupid-looking 'motion blur' that accurs around the edge of the game window when driving very fast. That, I can do without.

Overall, the graphics are more simple than GT4's. This gives it a more 'arcade' feel to the game, even though it has more of a true simulation quality to it compared to GT4 in certain ways. It was just an OK game. It's defenitely no 'GT4 Killer,' but it is what it is. An OK car racing game.

 

[kinigitt]

I just got the demo today. It's an OK game, but I don't think I'll buy it. The main reason? The stupid DS2 controls. I HATE using the analog stick to steer the car, and that's the only way to control the cars. Also, the graphics are OK, but nothing really mind blowing. However, the rain course was , gorgeous! The cars aren't more realistic looking than GT4's. But, they do look pretty good. I guess I'm too spoiled from GT4 to appreciate the graphic quality. The car sounds are great, but it's really obvious that they were the "overall" sound of the particular car. In other means, it sounded like the cars were recorded from a distant microphone. The sound is great, but seems a little out of place. But, I do like it.

Now for the good. The cars move more like real cars compared to GT4. Which to my belief is a down right shame. The car movements in GT4, while using the DS2, is gimickie and jerkie, compared to the car movements in Enthusia. That's a good thing. Not only do they move more like real cars, they also handle more like real cars, which I feel is a lot better than how the cars in GT4 handle. I also noticed the speed is a lot slower. I felt the sense of speed of GT4 was a little too fast, but people say the speed is very accurate. This is neither better or worse; just different. But one really annoying thing about going fast in Enthusia is the stupid-looking 'motion blur' that accurs around the edge of the game window when driving very fast. That, I can do without.

Overall, the graphics are more simple than GT4's. This gives it a more 'arcade' feel to the game, even though it has more of a true simulation quality to it compared to GT4 in certain ways. It was just an OK game. It's defenitely no 'GT4 Killer,' but it is what it is. An OK car racing game.

I take it you don't have a dfp?

 

[Solid Lifters]

I take it you don't have a dfp?

That's correct.

 

[kinigitt]

That's correct.

that sort of thing makes a world of difference.

I think of it this way:

GT4 with DFP: 9/10

GT4 with DS2: 6/10

 

[dhwebb]

I don't remember to button, but the blur could be turned off. I just started hitting buttons while driving and got the motion blur and the black frame off the screen.

 

[8400RPM]

darkened frame can be turned off (and VGS) with circle button, but not the high speed blurring.

 

[oryan_dunn]

ok, check this out

http://www.konamistudio.co.jp/enthusia/dcr/search_eng.html

i know its been mentioned before, but I thought a direct link would be good.

If you just hit ok on the search screen, it will show you 150 cars that are in the game, with pictures of each one. The '73 Trans Am looks awesome. Hopefully it'll sound as good as it looks.

 

[kamkor]

Anyone noticed Lancer Evo V Tommi M Edition in one of trailers? It's not in cars search engine so the list might not be complete..

 

[Gek54]

I thought tere where to be 200 cars?

 

[oryan_dunn]

I don't think that the prototype search thing is a complete list. I think it was put on the site just to show you what you can do in the game.