Forza 4 Car Club 'Speed Matters

Forza 4 Car Club 'Speed Matters

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Aiten

540 posts

190 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Big Fat Fatty said:
Does everyone use the cockpit view or do you get mirrors on other views as well?

I use the cockpit view and have to use the analog stick to check what's around me.
I prefer to use cockpit, as my driving is far more predictable when I can see where my wheel is pointing. Online, I have the same problems. Mirrors are to small, have to look around etc. When people are near me I switch to third person, but I'll often crash in that view. There must be a better way?

Tips needed!

CypherP

4,387 posts

192 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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I always use far chase cam when playing online, as it gives me the best 360 degree view of others around me and I've got used to judging where the person is in front of me and how close I can get into the corners using this view.

The aussie V8 race the other night was incredibly close, and very little contact from anyone throughout. It can be done. Every evening has its moments, but agree that it becomes quite frustrating when its nearly every race.

S3_Graham

12,830 posts

199 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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I'd like to be sure everyone is aware this is not just Luke. I dont want another member being hounded out of the club like James. Its just a note to all, please keep it clean or atleast try.

In other news, The photo's from the Ring on Monday.

Hitler car:


T minus 3 seconds:








WHAM!!!! We have lift off!:

Note: This is actually travelling backwards.....

The_Jackal

4,854 posts

197 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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John_S4x4 said:
I presume that because it was a 'straightline car', the brakes are not as good as everybody elses and everybody braked 'normally', but didn't watch where I was braking, hence I got hit from behind.
I have found that sometimes, on certain tracks, that using a high power, fast accelerating car, can get you to the 1st corner first and hence avoid the usual 1st corner pile up, from the approaching pack of cars.
Nothing wrong with what you do as you are a considerate driver John. Again it is the arrogant driver behind who expects you to move out the way for them/dives on the inside where there is no room and nudges you offline/rams you up the arse on the starting grid because there is no room either side of you.

Robatr0n

12,362 posts

216 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Awesome shots Graham, Hitler looks awesome! thumbup

Did lag cause that car to do a reverse superman, then? Whatever happened, it was pretty spectacular!

S3_Graham

12,830 posts

199 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Robatr0n said:
Awesome shots Graham, Hitler looks awesome! thumbup

Did lag cause that car to do a reverse superman, then? Whatever happened, it was pretty spectacular!
lag indeed old boy

Robatr0n

12,362 posts

216 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Allyc85

7,225 posts

186 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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I will be on at around 7. If anyone fancies getting some earlier races going that would be great as I get up for work at silly o'clock and by the time the lobbies are really getting going im ready for sleep!

Regarding the driving ive got to admit that sometimes my ambition out weighs my talent (thankyou Casey!) but I always try and race cleanly, and will send a message to say sorry if I have properly cocked it up!

lloyd h

1,559 posts

173 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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93Jay said:
y2blade said:
93Jay said:
Big Fat Fatty said:
y2blade said:
93Jay said:
John_S4x4 said:
S3_Graham said:
I've crashed before trying to avoid people. I'd much rather ruin just my race than someone else's as well!
Ditto
+1
Agreed.
+2 But accidents do happen, most are avoidable though but when the car in front is covering your usual line it is difficult to see where to go and where to brake, hanging back is the only way to stop this.
Yup or if you are passing just let them know, so there aware of where you are and can avoid a collision, well that's what I do most times when it's a close pass.

No harm saying on your left/right + gamertag.
or use the mirrors?
That's part of the problem though, people not using their mirrors mad
Sorry Jay I punted you off good and proper last during the Aussie race around Le Mans, locked up and tried to avoid you but it wouldn't stop. Sorry mate!

93Jay

3,383 posts

164 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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lloyd h said:
Sorry Jay I punted you off good and proper last during the Aussie race around Le Mans, locked up and tried to avoid you but it wouldn't stop. Sorry mate!
I'm not too fussed, it was a clear accident and you apologised thumbup

Was just surprised as in the "What the fk was that" laugh

93Jay

3,383 posts

164 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Lobby on, there's 6 of us now thumbup

Jamesd49

2,916 posts

206 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Could I ask you guys to check my thread out please

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

S3_Graham

12,830 posts

199 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Sorry echo cobra. Feel a bit of a cock. After bleating on about crashing, totally took you out!

Williams99

534 posts

168 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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S3_Graham said:
Sorry echo cobra. Feel a bit of a cock. After bleating on about crashing, totally took you out!
No worries, obvusly was an accident, put it down as a racing incident!

Cunny DK

864 posts

179 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Ill admit im terrible at overtaking and the only person i ever seem to love tap is Graham.

I find the most annoying thing is when people spin off they just pull straight back onto the racing line

Williams99

534 posts

168 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Cunny DK said:
I find the most annoying thing is when people spin off they just pull straight back onto the racing line
Definitely.

Internet just has just gone menstrual, I was so far ahead that race as well!

Petrolhead95

7,043 posts

154 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Cunny DK said:
Ill admit im terrible at overtaking and the only person i ever seem to love tap is Graham.

I find the most annoying thing is when people spin off they just pull straight back onto the racing line
  • Cough* LUKE *cough*

Chunkychucky

5,960 posts

169 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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S3_Graham said:
I'd like to be sure everyone is aware this is not just Luke. I dont want another member being hounded out of the club like James. Its just a note to all, please keep it clean or atleast try.

In other news, The photo's from the Ring on Monday.

Hitler car:


T minus 3 seconds:



NOOOOOOOO!!!! You missed the actual impact! Did you catch the culprit..?




WHAM!!!! We have lift off!:

Note: This is actually travelling backwards.....

D15CO D4VE

338 posts

151 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Just to let people im not bein rude my headset is broken so i wont be chatting tonight again!!! (must remember to buy new headset)

Edited just to add my apologies to anyone i shunt tonight... i can assure you it is not intentional smile

Edited by D15CO D4VE on Wednesday 25th April 20:55

juditas

30 posts

144 months

Wednesday 25th April 2012
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Hello all,
Looks like there,s fun and games to be had , so was wondering if I could join up. My gamertag is larq1 if someone could send me an invite please.

Many thanks.
Larry