Space Shuttle Not Quick Enough
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I have a Space Shuttle and although it's very quick it's starting to feel rather pedestrian. NASA have done a fair job of upgrading it (not knocking what they've done, they spent my billion dollars really well and they've got a good bit of history, you know getting a man on the moon an' all) but I'm looking for something a bit extra.
Anyone got any experience of light speed drives? How about RUF or what about those clever chaps at Techart - they seem to be good at keeping ahead of the competition...
Anyone got any experience of light speed drives? How about RUF or what about those clever chaps at Techart - they seem to be good at keeping ahead of the competition...
Edited by Fastlane on Thursday 11th October 11:48
I totally understand what you are saying and that Space Shuttles can feel this way when you get used to the power after a while.
Really though you are not going to improve on it as space transportation and you should consider improving the man behind the controls to get that bit extra out of it.
Have you considered some tuition off driving gods like Neil Armstrong or that Porsche race kid Sean Bean or something?
Really though you are not going to improve on it as space transportation and you should consider improving the man behind the controls to get that bit extra out of it.
Have you considered some tuition off driving gods like Neil Armstrong or that Porsche race kid Sean Bean or something?
Have you thought (hope I don't upset anyone) of getting rid and buying a Saturn 5 with refurbed capsule? They're the dogs! Aircooled and all.
I know many would think it a retrograde step but they don't build em like they used to you know and if you have the old 111,000,000 point check done you can get a specialist warranty for about 1/2 a billion.
So I understand.
I know many would think it a retrograde step but they don't build em like they used to you know and if you have the old 111,000,000 point check done you can get a specialist warranty for about 1/2 a billion.
So I understand.
It's a common problem, and I sympathise with you after shelling out so much hard earned. The truth is that they actually are going quickly, but you need to look closely at the VSI to give you a true feeling of just how much progression you're making.
Also, don't just go for straight line inter-galactic speed, work in a few minor planet orbits for variety. Failing that, when you're on your way home stick you head out the window as you pass through the earth's atmosphere. That 'wind in the hair' feeling is usually restricted to the cabriolet version.
Also, don't just go for straight line inter-galactic speed, work in a few minor planet orbits for variety. Failing that, when you're on your way home stick you head out the window as you pass through the earth's atmosphere. That 'wind in the hair' feeling is usually restricted to the cabriolet version.
I thought Techart were having issues with the new Scramjet upgrade on the Challenger series - something about some aftermarket heatproofing tiles not being quite as good as the OEM tinfoil ones?
And I'm not certain you're going to get enough extra performance from the carbon-ceramic brakes to downgrade the landing runway requirements to Brunters...
And I'm not certain you're going to get enough extra performance from the carbon-ceramic brakes to downgrade the landing runway requirements to Brunters...
From what I've heard the space shuttles can suffer from a leaky main seal on the SRB. Most of the time you can live with it (a few bits of propellant dropping on your launch pad) but NASA recommend changing it for the latest design, although they won;t admit it was a design fault.
Also, the tiles aren't covered under warranty. They say if a few fall off it's "wear and tear". Pah!
Also, the tiles aren't covered under warranty. They say if a few fall off it's "wear and tear". Pah!
What you need is a GT2-Type Nubian Starship, choice transport for escaping royalty, jedi knights and general all-round heros. The design of this was aledgedly inspired by a fat wallet. OPCs generally do not like to sell you them, but they have been known to be traded at banger-races, pod-races and the like.
Once again we have the same old debate about what is faster and better handling. Everyone is harping on about the orbit focused RS versions and the Saturn V this and the Saturn V that. Well what about the good old Twin booster model. Some say that it isn't right to have power at every corner and that you don't get the "true" feel of a traditional rear driven spacecraft. However once you get those boosters spooled up it really does go like a err umm rocket.They are easy to upgrade too with a simple trick ECU giving upto 1 zillion BHP. They have fantastic all weather capabilities so meteor showers shouldn't be a problem and unlike some of the older models the AC works pretty well just in case you go for an Icarus moment.
Twin Booster - Simply light years ahead.
Twin Booster - Simply light years ahead.
Edited by Little Dave on Thursday 11th October 13:36
I had the same problem with my Space Shuttle. In the end I traded it in for a secondhand sleigh. Famous previous owner was Father Christmas and he had only changed it because he needed more room for the ever increasing demand for parcels. It is so much quicker than the old tech Space Shuttle. It turns, corners and stops like nothing else. FC certainly needed something pretty amazing to undertake so many deliveries in one night. So keep an eye on the AUTO-TRADER specialist vehicle section and another one might come up soon. Apparently he upgrades virtually every year. Only downside is that I keep getting a whiff of Reindeer Poo when doing emergency stops!
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