Is the Nurburgring available on any PC based driving games?

[steve z]

I'm desperate to increase my knowledge of the 'ring by learning the circuit on a computer game. As far as I know the only game out there with the 'ring on is GT4 for Playstation 2, anyone know if there's anything on a PC based game.

[B16 RTT]

steve z said:

I'm desperate to increase my knowledge of the 'ring by learning the circuit on a computer game. As far as I know the only game out there with the 'ring on is GT4 for Playstation 2, anyone know if there's anything on a PC based game.

Might be better of asking in the Computer Games forum but I think RFactor does.

Waits to be proved wrong

[FourWheelDrift]

PC racing games with the full Nordschleife on it.

Grand Prix Legends - comes with it.
GTR - add on track
GTL - add on track
GTR2 - add on track
F1C - add on track


All of the above are based on the original Grand Prix Legends version.

The latest version for rFactor -> www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=Nordschleife%20All%20Road <- uses a lot of new parts to make it more realistic and accurate as the old GPL one wasn't that much. Plus this new version has additional road layouts around the local area.

Edited by FourWheelDrift on Friday 5th January 14:18

[vrooom]

Loads of PC games has 'ring track, purely as addon track which is freely available.

games i can think of that can accept the 'ring track.

GT legends
GTR
GTR2
Rfactor
Grand prix legend (track are old, outdated)

Those track arent accurate, like bumps, creves, camber changes. its good enough to learn the layout of 'ring track.

[steve z]

Where can I buy Rfactor?

[marvelharvey]

FourWheelDrift said:

All of the above are based on the original Grand Prix Legends version.

I learn something new everyday.

Edited by marvelharvey on Friday 5th January 16:32

[Graham]

steve z said:

Where can I buy Rfactor?

on line.. stick rfactor into google...

[panclan]

www.rfactor.net

[steve z]

Thanks for the advice.

Downloaded rFactor overnight and run the set up this morning, which went fine. Only problem is that when I launch the program I get an error message on my monitor saying 'Input Signal Out of Range' any thougts on what the fix might be?

[panclan]

You need to lower the resolution, run rconfig.exe in the root of your rFactor install, you can then change the resolution and refresh rate, also the DX settings.

If you are after a manual there is a basic one included in one of the folders, the Settings folder I believe.

[steve z]

panclan said:

You need to lower the resolution, run rconfig.exe in the root of your rFactor install, you can then change the resolution and refresh rate, also the DX settings.

If you are after a manual there is a basic one included in one of the folders, the Settings folder I believe.

Thanks for this. I am brand new to PC gaming so forgive the stupid questions. What settings should I use?

[panclan]

Depends on your system, are you using a CRT or TFT/LCD screeen?

Most if not all monitors will display 1024 x 768 at 60hz, if you are using a CRT increase the refresh rate to above 80hz.

The DX setting on my system is set at DX9, I'm running an AMD 3200 overclocked to 2.6Ghz with an unlocked Sapphire x800xl GTO2 graphics card.

The manual is in the Support folder

Edited by panclan on Saturday 6th January 09:29

[steve z]

You're a star. Thanks for all your help.

Last question, can you recommend a wheel and pedals set for PC?

[D_Mike]

I think most people would say either the logitech G25 (with three pedals (so one for the clutch) and gearbox thingymajig) or the previous logitech wheel, which I can't remember the name of, but is for PS2s too. Someone help me out?

FFB on PC games is way better than that on console games and is really worth having.

[Marc W]

The Logitech Momo racing wheel was previously the best wheel before the G25. Its a bit cheaper than the G25, but doesn't have an H-pattern shifter or a clutch pedal. I've got one though and would recomend it if you don't want to stretch to the G25.