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[superbike81]

I know what you mean, but I would still like to stick with whatever transmission type iRacing has modeled for a given car. Using different kinds of transmissions is part of the driving experience! Driving the MX5 with paddles and auto-clutch feels so different than driving it from how it was modeled. Now, not being able to shift a car properly because you don't have the required equipment is completely reasonable. None of us are millionaires (as far as I know), and sim equipment isn't cheap.



How does this refute my point that just because a new technology will make a car faster doesn't necessarily mean it will make it more fun to drive? Please address F1's ban on traction control and ABS in your explanation if you can.



Different priorities for different objectives, perhaps. I use sims first for training and second for fun. Having to multitask a clutch and/or shifter is a part of real racing so I wouldn't want to leave it out.

I don't really mess around much with cars like the MX-5 in iRacing, I naturally gravitate more towards cars like the McLaren, HPD, Williams F1 (testing only so far), and other tech filled cars. It's just my personal preference. What I don't understand is why people aren't foaming at the mouth for these "expensive" dual clutch transmissions to work their way down to everday sports cars. They are in some sense with cars like the Evo X, but I'd like to see them in cars like the FT86 and other entry level sports cars too.

Again, "fun" is a subjective term. You find traditional manual transmissions in sim racing and real world more fun, and that's fine. I don't understand it, but I don't shun you for it or anything either.

The FIA banned traction control and ABS in Formula 1 racing for many reasons, but not one of those reasons was because the drivers complained they weren't having enough fun.

If you don't mind me asking, what exactly are you training for? Even professional racers only really use simulations for limited reasons, it's not their primary training tool by any means. Even their fancy $100k+ simulators don't do the job well enough. Most pro drivers I've seen who have talked about simulators say their main use is learning tracks.

 

[Patrocles]

I'm not saying that I have to. I'm just saying that, if I wanted to improve my experience, I would have to, apparently.


Word is that they're working on dirt, rain, and (hopefully) snow. I really can't wait. That would be worth more money.


Meantime, I'm looking into a Winter Driving course (not only to make me a safer driver, but, also to have some fun, and learn how to recover from skids (not necessarily my specialty.)

whaaaaat? I don't believe it (snow and dirt) with all of the other work going on at iRHQ. Do you have a source for this info?
thanks!

punt!

Paging Mrmelancholy, paging Mrmelancholy

 

[superbike81]

He may have got that idea because at one point way back in like 2006 when they started developing iRacing, Tony Gardner said that he would like to see all kinds of disciplines in iRacing, including dirt. I believe (don't quote me on this part) that he later recanted and said it was much more difficult to correctly do dirt surfaces than he had previously anticipated.

So no, we are not going to see dirt (or snow) for a very long time, if at all.

 

[smuffyatfcp]

Hello.
I got ignored last time I asked. Would this run iRacing on mid to high graphics?

 

[Kevin01SH]

Hello.
I got ignored last time I asked. Would this run iRacing on mid to high graphics?

Thats a good enough system, medium settings would probably be what you could run it on and get decent frame rates. You certainly could do better though if you knew how to build your own system.

 

[superbike81]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPO3DUI-y9A&hd=1


I know we have an iRacing Video thread but I thought I would post this here too. Edited by none other than 2011 DWC Champion Hugo Luis.

Awesome video IMO! Almost looks real.

 

[superbike81]

Hello.
I got ignored last time I asked. Would this run iRacing on mid to high graphics?

I answered you on the last one you asked about.

The last one only had onboard video, this one at least as a entry level standalone video card so it will do much better.

As was already stated, this should run iRacing fine on a single screen on medium settings.

 

[smuffyatfcp]

I answered you on the last one you asked about.

The last one only had onboard video, this one at least as a entry level standalone video card so it will do much better.

As was already stated, this should run iRacing fine on a single screen on medium settings.

Oh must have missed your post, sorry about that.
Would the medium graphics be at 60+ fps?
And what would have to be done to achieve a higher quality in the sim?

 

[superbike81]

I'm not sure about the performance of that CPU, never even heard of it to be honest with you.

But yes, as long as you don't go crazy with anti-aliasing you should be able to maintain 60+ FPS at medium settings without a problem.

What resolution is your monitor?

The GT520 is a fairly entry level video card. You could probably search around for a used last generation card like a GTX 560 or something and pay less than $100 and get a nice boost in your performance.

 

[smuffyatfcp]

I'm not sure about the performance of that CPU, never even heard of it to be honest with you.

But yes, as long as you don't go crazy with anti-aliasing you should be able to maintain 60+ FPS at medium settings without a problem.

What resolution is your monitor?

The GT520 is a fairly entry level video card. You could probably search around for a used last generation card like a GTX 560 or something and pay less than $100 and get a nice boost in your performance.

The resolution is 1920x1080 (LG TV)

I’ll look around for a better card.

 

[Matty]

TBH smuffy I was only looking for Computers in or under 300 pounds, I'm sure I could find one for 350-400 that would run it. Still wouldn't have windows though.

EDIT: I'm sure this will do it, same motherboard, case and CPU as mine just mine isn't overclocked.

Twice the RAM and HDD space.

Here.

 

[smuffyatfcp]

I think 300 pounds would be my budget for the computer at the moment, and I can always swap parts when and if I need to upgrade thanks guys

 

[superbike81]

Yeah, that computer will get you started very well.

Once you get up and running you can keep your eyes open for good deals on upgraded video cards.

 

[Nastradamus87]

I don't really mess around much with cars like the MX-5 in iRacing, I naturally gravitate more towards cars like the McLaren, HPD, Williams F1 (testing only so far), and other tech filled cars. It's just my personal preference. What I don't understand is why people aren't foaming at the mouth for these "expensive" dual clutch transmissions to work their way down to everday sports cars. They are in some sense with cars like the Evo X, but I'd like to see them in cars like the FT86 and other entry level sports cars too.

Again, "fun" is a subjective term. You find traditional manual transmissions in sim racing and real world more fun, and that's fine. I don't understand it, but I don't shun you for it or anything either.

The FIA banned traction control and ABS in Formula 1 racing for many reasons, but not one of those reasons was because the drivers complained they weren't having enough fun.

If you don't mind me asking, what exactly are you training for? Even professional racers only really use simulations for limited reasons, it's not their primary training tool by any means. Even their fancy $100k+ simulators don't do the job well enough. Most pro drivers I've seen who have talked about simulators say their main use is learning tracks.

For many reasons? Sounds like you're completely sidestepping the relevant issues with that response. The rules could allow all cars to have abs and whatnot or prohibit all cars from having it. No one gains a relative advantage if everyone gets the same improvements. That being said, I think it's pretty obvious why they as a collective decided no cars should have them instead of all cars having them. In any case, no one seems interested in talking about his so we can drop it.

If you choose to believe that (based on your own experience) skills learned in a sim are not transferable to reality, don't let me stop you. Greger Huttu may disagree with you, however.

 

[Kamuifanboy]

Patiently waiting for the Silverstone GT Challenge week to be up. That track on this game is just impossible for me. I am always 4 or 5 seconds off the pace at that track. I've never understood why.

Zandvoort should be a lot of fun with the McLaren!

 

[superbike81]

I hate Silverstone week too. Doesn't matter what car.

 

[Kamuifanboy]

I hate Silverstone week too. Doesn't matter what car.

Yep, I usually just grind for points on Silverstone if I'm running the series. I don't know what it is about that track, I'm just crazy off the pace, no matter what car.

 

[superbike81]

Oh and the main reason the FIA banned things like active suspension and traction control (twice) was an effort to keep certain teams (like Williams in the early 90s) from running away from the field with their super advanced technologies and programming.

 

[Jav]

Zandvoort should be a lot of fun with the McLaren!

I stepped into a hosted session earlier today and wow!! Zandvoort and McLaren is a match made in gasoline heaven!! The car just feels at home there!! What an awesome combo that is, gonna be a fun week!

 

[superbike81]

I will admit that as much as I hate Silverstone I do enjoy sector 1 in the HPD. You can pretty much go flat out and slide it around just a little bit without losing to much stability going over the flattened grass sections, no 1x's through there for taking the fast line either.

 

[Jav]

I will admit that as much as I hate Silverstone I do enjoy sector 1 in the HPD. You can pretty much go flat out and slide it around just a little bit without losing to much stability going over the flattened grass sections, no 1x's through there for taking the fast line either.

Man I do love Silverstone! Had one of the best if not the best virtual race I've ever had today at Silverstone! I like the new layout even more, can't wait for it to get done!

 

[Roush_fan_99]

I've never been able to get silverstone, there's no way of judging the braking zones, so I'm either to fast and run off or waaaay to slow on entry in about 85% of the corners
So zandvoort is next week?

 

[OLDSKOOLACURA]

Should get my 7" screen today (monday). Set it up and my droid for ispeed and iracedash and its time to get some serious practice in. I can't wait to race again.

I'll post a picture when it's all setup.

 

[Patrocles]

He may have got that idea because at one point way back in like 2006 when they started developing iRacing, Tony Gardner said that he would like to see all kinds of disciplines in iRacing, including dirt. I believe (don't quote me on this part) that he later recanted and said it was much more difficult to correctly do dirt surfaces than he had previously anticipated.

So no, we are not going to see dirt (or snow) for a very long time, if at all.

Ok, I guess he saw that original info from 2006 and amused they working on dirt and snow.

 

[polarbear345]

Does anyone know any good iRacing apps? (For ipad and iphone)

Thanks!

 

[superbike81]

iSpeed

 

[bevo]

Does anyone know any good iRacing apps? (For ipad and iphone)

Thanks!

I played with Ihud some last night and it seemed pretty cool. Virtual dashboard that you can customize.

 

[polarbear345]

iSpeed

I played with Ihud some last night and it seemed pretty cool. Virtual dashboard that you can customize.

Thanks guys! I got a ipad for christmas and wanted to know if there were any apps that stood out

 

[Jav]

Saw this and it looks like a good deal so pasing it along here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ..._mmc=EMC-GD123112-_-index-_-Item-_-14-127-577

 

[Kevin01SH]

Saw this and it looks like a good deal so pasing it along here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ..._mmc=EMC-GD123112-_-index-_-Item-_-14-127-577

I bought almost the exact same card, just different brand name. For that price (as long as you do the rebate) would be a heck of a deal. I run iRacing on near max settings with my setup, single screen.