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Hi All. Long time reader, first time poster. Got the game at launch and finally joined.
After some searching here and the rest of the web, I really didnt find the answers I was looking for so here I am. Since we cant individually select what we want to display on-screen, if I decide to turn it all off including the map, I rely on the fuel gauge (if its a functioning one) so I dont run out of gas and plan ahead. Strategize if you will. Thats all good except in the Mazda 787B. So far this is the only car Ive come across without a gauge, but a number. If Im correct the two numbers on the left are MPG (or KM/G in this case) on top and fuel level on the bottom. Well how in the heck am I suppose to figure out how much fuel Ive used/have left if the number starts at 50 goes to 00 then restarts at 99?? I ran the tank dry and the fuel number seemed to restart atleast 8-10 times. Is there a formula or secret Mazda numbering system? Maybe its a three digit readout and its missing one digit? There isn't even an idiot light to say "hey dummy your running low!"
Also, if the number above the lap time indicator is the instantaneous fuel consumption (7.0), then why does the MPG (KM/G) readout display 32.00 on the Mulsanne Straight? I have the pedal to the plastic and I doubt it almost gets better MPG (32 km = 19.88 Miles) at 8000+ RPM then my real car at cruise speed (22+ MPG) lol. Shouldnt it read 07.00 (4.6 miles = 7.4 km) or close to it?
Heres the link and excerpt I found . http://www.roadandtrack.com/racing/motorsports/salon-mazda-787b/page_3_-_salon-3a_mazda_787b_page_3
Facing the driver is a single display where several data items can be called up, though engine speed and instantaneous fuel consumption are permanently displayed. Next to the main cluster, large digital instruments indicate the fuel level, the average fuel consumption and lap times.
Above them is a handwritten sticker reminding the driver that, at Le Mans, fuel consumption is 7 liters per lap. Remember that in 1991, Le Mans was run to a fuel consumption formula, Mazda's 7 liters/lap equating to around 4.6 mpg.
Sorry for the long post (details help) and if this is silly to some but believe me Ive read sillier things on here from childish comments to what you all call flaming or trolling. Im not a hardcore racer nor seen any of the races the cars in the game participate in like LMP, DTM, GT300/500 or V8 Supercar (Im sure I missed some). Thanks in advance for your responses. Drive clean lol.
After some searching here and the rest of the web, I really didnt find the answers I was looking for so here I am. Since we cant individually select what we want to display on-screen, if I decide to turn it all off including the map, I rely on the fuel gauge (if its a functioning one) so I dont run out of gas and plan ahead. Strategize if you will. Thats all good except in the Mazda 787B. So far this is the only car Ive come across without a gauge, but a number. If Im correct the two numbers on the left are MPG (or KM/G in this case) on top and fuel level on the bottom. Well how in the heck am I suppose to figure out how much fuel Ive used/have left if the number starts at 50 goes to 00 then restarts at 99?? I ran the tank dry and the fuel number seemed to restart atleast 8-10 times. Is there a formula or secret Mazda numbering system? Maybe its a three digit readout and its missing one digit? There isn't even an idiot light to say "hey dummy your running low!"
Also, if the number above the lap time indicator is the instantaneous fuel consumption (7.0), then why does the MPG (KM/G) readout display 32.00 on the Mulsanne Straight? I have the pedal to the plastic and I doubt it almost gets better MPG (32 km = 19.88 Miles) at 8000+ RPM then my real car at cruise speed (22+ MPG) lol. Shouldnt it read 07.00 (4.6 miles = 7.4 km) or close to it?
Heres the link and excerpt I found . http://www.roadandtrack.com/racing/motorsports/salon-mazda-787b/page_3_-_salon-3a_mazda_787b_page_3
Facing the driver is a single display where several data items can be called up, though engine speed and instantaneous fuel consumption are permanently displayed. Next to the main cluster, large digital instruments indicate the fuel level, the average fuel consumption and lap times.
Above them is a handwritten sticker reminding the driver that, at Le Mans, fuel consumption is 7 liters per lap. Remember that in 1991, Le Mans was run to a fuel consumption formula, Mazda's 7 liters/lap equating to around 4.6 mpg.
Sorry for the long post (details help) and if this is silly to some but believe me Ive read sillier things on here from childish comments to what you all call flaming or trolling. Im not a hardcore racer nor seen any of the races the cars in the game participate in like LMP, DTM, GT300/500 or V8 Supercar (Im sure I missed some). Thanks in advance for your responses. Drive clean lol.