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Are any of you guys playing iRacing?
I thought I would give it a try but im not finding it very easy at the moment.
I feel totaly disconected from the car, im not sure if its just me or if I have something setup wrong.
The sound is very quiet but I cant find any option to change the volume.
I have tried doing some laps at lime rock with the default car but I cant get on with it at all so far.
Anybody got any advise?
I thought I would give it a try but im not finding it very easy at the moment.
I feel totaly disconected from the car, im not sure if its just me or if I have something setup wrong.
The sound is very quiet but I cant find any option to change the volume.
I have tried doing some laps at lime rock with the default car but I cant get on with it at all so far.
Anybody got any advise?
I had another try today with different control settings and its slightly better, but the FFB still feels weak and unresponsive.
I did a few more laps practice and thought I would join a race, only to get knocked off during the first lap.
Im not impressed at all so far, I think I have wasted $20
I did a few more laps practice and thought I would join a race, only to get knocked off during the first lap.
Im not impressed at all so far, I think I have wasted $20
Hi Holst 
dunno if you remember me - we raced together in the PH rFactor series last year?
I must have missed this iRacing thread here, basically I've been addicted since joining in June last year
Its worth playing with your wheel/FFB settings - I've found iRacing a world apart from anything else, not just in the FFB, but also the physics model and track detail/richness. I also really like the way its set up giving decent league-style racing whenever you want it
If you fancy giviing it another try feel free to PM me (or message me in iRacing) and I'd be help you with wheel settings, and send you car setups/etc.
Unlucky about being punted off the track - that is unfortunate. Have to say I've raced in multiple series every week since June 2008 and I've only been involved in lameness-related incidents very rarely. Obviously racing incidents happen...but there's very few muppets and no griefers
dunno if you remember me - we raced together in the PH rFactor series last year?
I must have missed this iRacing thread here, basically I've been addicted since joining in June last year
Its worth playing with your wheel/FFB settings - I've found iRacing a world apart from anything else, not just in the FFB, but also the physics model and track detail/richness. I also really like the way its set up giving decent league-style racing whenever you want it
If you fancy giviing it another try feel free to PM me (or message me in iRacing) and I'd be help you with wheel settings, and send you car setups/etc.
Unlucky about being punted off the track - that is unfortunate. Have to say I've raced in multiple series every week since June 2008 and I've only been involved in lameness-related incidents very rarely. Obviously racing incidents happen...but there's very few muppets and no griefers
shivars said:
Hi Holst
dunno if you remember me - we raced together in the PH rFactor series last year?
I must have missed this iRacing thread here, basically I've been addicted since joining in June last year
Its worth playing with your wheel/FFB settings - I've found iRacing a world apart from anything else, not just in the FFB, but also the physics model and track detail/richness. I also really like the way its set up giving decent league-style racing whenever you want it
If you fancy giviing it another try feel free to PM me (or message me in iRacing) and I'd be help you with wheel settings, and send you car setups/etc.
Unlucky about being punted off the track - that is unfortunate. Have to say I've raced in multiple series every week since June 2008 and I've only been involved in lameness-related incidents very rarely. Obviously racing incidents happen...but there's very few muppets and no griefers
Agree with everything said in this post.dunno if you remember me - we raced together in the PH rFactor series last year?
I must have missed this iRacing thread here, basically I've been addicted since joining in June last year
Its worth playing with your wheel/FFB settings - I've found iRacing a world apart from anything else, not just in the FFB, but also the physics model and track detail/richness. I also really like the way its set up giving decent league-style racing whenever you want it
If you fancy giviing it another try feel free to PM me (or message me in iRacing) and I'd be help you with wheel settings, and send you car setups/etc.
Unlucky about being punted off the track - that is unfortunate. Have to say I've raced in multiple series every week since June 2008 and I've only been involved in lameness-related incidents very rarely. Obviously racing incidents happen...but there's very few muppets and no griefers
iRacing is on another level - it's just a shame about the set times for races, and the inability to race with your friends (except by using Luck) - That's what puts me off a bit.
I did try and carry on with it untill the month was out, but it never felt like I was driving the car.
Just like I was watching a video and moving the wheel at the appropriate points on the track.
Im not sure if it was me, my setup or Iracing but I didnt renew the subscription to find out.
Just like I was watching a video and moving the wheel at the appropriate points on the track.
Im not sure if it was me, my setup or Iracing but I didnt renew the subscription to find out.
Bought myself a new PC, G25 wheel and 32" LCD monitor with the intention of joining the PH rFactor championship but signed up to iRacing instead on Monday after reading a few reviews.
Quite simply it's amazing. Having never really played a sim before I'm amazed at how realistic it feels after only a few hours.
I'm still about 1 sec / lap off the best times in the Rookie Solstice at Laguna Seca but as I have only been "playing" for a couple of days I imagine I will continue improving. I'm able to do 1min 50sec laps quite consistently now.
The safety rating is a great idea and even in the rookie class I'm currently in seems to encourage clean racing.
The downside is the amount of time I imagine it will consume if you want to be right at the sharp end but I suppose that's the case in real racing as well!
Quite simply it's amazing. Having never really played a sim before I'm amazed at how realistic it feels after only a few hours.
I'm still about 1 sec / lap off the best times in the Rookie Solstice at Laguna Seca but as I have only been "playing" for a couple of days I imagine I will continue improving. I'm able to do 1min 50sec laps quite consistently now.
The safety rating is a great idea and even in the rookie class I'm currently in seems to encourage clean racing.
The downside is the amount of time I imagine it will consume if you want to be right at the sharp end but I suppose that's the case in real racing as well!
>Quite simply it's amazing. Having never really played a sim before
>I'm amazed at how realistic it feels after only a few hours.
It is fantastic - I've actually found it really useful in improving my real life track/race driving. The circuit accuracy is awesome as well (from what I've seen anyway; real life comparison based mostly on Silverstone Southern).
Yes the safety rating is good - now I'm mostly in C/B/A license races there are very few incidents and I can really 'trust' going side-by-side into a corner with someone that nothing dumb is going to happen. It feels incredible!
NB - on the friend matching; when many people enter a race, people are put together by their iRating (skill rating, basically) to keep close racing. Mutual friends influence this *a bit* and are a little more likely to be put together. Its limited to avoid exploits (like befriending all the slow people to get easy wins, or befriending all the aliens to get in races with a high championship points yield).
I ain't leaving ever!
shivars said:
>Quite simply it's amazing. Having never really played a sim before
>I'm amazed at how realistic it feels after only a few hours.
It is fantastic - I've actually found it really useful in improving my real life track/race driving. The circuit accuracy is awesome as well (from what I've seen anyway; real life comparison based mostly on Silverstone Southern).
Yes the safety rating is good - now I'm mostly in C/B/A license races there are very few incidents and I can really 'trust' going side-by-side into a corner with someone that nothing dumb is going to happen. It feels incredible!
NB - on the friend matching; when many people enter a race, people are put together by their iRating (skill rating, basically) to keep close racing. Mutual friends influence this *a bit* and are a little more likely to be put together. Its limited to avoid exploits (like befriending all the slow people to get easy wins, or befriending all the aliens to get in races with a high championship points yield).
I ain't leaving ever!
I seem to have hit a wall with my speed - and I cant even stay on the track if I go any faster.. I love it >I'm amazed at how realistic it feels after only a few hours.
It is fantastic - I've actually found it really useful in improving my real life track/race driving. The circuit accuracy is awesome as well (from what I've seen anyway; real life comparison based mostly on Silverstone Southern).
Yes the safety rating is good - now I'm mostly in C/B/A license races there are very few incidents and I can really 'trust' going side-by-side into a corner with someone that nothing dumb is going to happen. It feels incredible!
NB - on the friend matching; when many people enter a race, people are put together by their iRating (skill rating, basically) to keep close racing. Mutual friends influence this *a bit* and are a little more likely to be put together. Its limited to avoid exploits (like befriending all the slow people to get easy wins, or befriending all the aliens to get in races with a high championship points yield).
I ain't leaving ever!
Still only a class C - didnt bother racing for 2 months and that kept me back.
Must try harder.
Won my first race last night which I led from the start! Against a poor field but still a good feeling to get my first win under my belt.
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/Event...
(I think that will only work for iRacing members)
I made a mistake on lap8 and cut a corner slightly so had to slow down to avoid being black flagged. Thankfully I had built up a 6 sec lead over #2 by this stage but it resulted in him being all over me for a lap.
I didn't think it was possible to get so immersed in a computer game - I was actually feeling really nervous on the last lap thinking I was going to make a mistake!
What car would the more experienced members recommend moving up to after the Solstice? I can see it getting very expensive if I get all of the cars so I was thinking of just going straight to the Star Mazda and then doing a lot of practice before entering any races? Is this a good idea or would I benefit significantly from moving to the Skip Barber first?
http://members.iracing.com/membersite/member/Event...
(I think that will only work for iRacing members)
I made a mistake on lap8 and cut a corner slightly so had to slow down to avoid being black flagged. Thankfully I had built up a 6 sec lead over #2 by this stage but it resulted in him being all over me for a lap.
I didn't think it was possible to get so immersed in a computer game - I was actually feeling really nervous on the last lap thinking I was going to make a mistake!
What car would the more experienced members recommend moving up to after the Solstice? I can see it getting very expensive if I get all of the cars so I was thinking of just going straight to the Star Mazda and then doing a lot of practice before entering any races? Is this a good idea or would I benefit significantly from moving to the Skip Barber first?
peterh2 said:
What car would the more experienced members recommend moving up to after the Solstice? I can see it getting very expensive if I get all of the cars so I was thinking of just going straight to the Star Mazda and then doing a lot of practice before entering any races? Is this a good idea or would I benefit significantly from moving to the Skip Barber first?
I would actually recommend following it up for each level, it takes a good season to get properly into a car and 'know' it...Solstice (rookie); teaches smoothnes as the only way to go fast. Also an introduction to iRacing!
Skippy (D); teaches weight distribution and management thereof; steering the car with the brake and the throttle. Also teaches balancing the car with tyre pressures. Remember to be smooth.
Mazda (C); add lots of downforce and a good chunk more speed. Also a lot more flexibility in setting up the car. Drive very precisely on a knife-edge to be fast. Mistakes are fatal. Remember where the [dynamic] weight is, and remember to be smooth. Fuel weight makes a lot of difference.
Radical (C); lots more power and lots less downforce. Power oversteer is your friend. Lots more car setup - using the setup to balance the car is crucial, mechanical and aero.
Daytona Prototype (A); I'm just dabbling with this so not sure I 'get' it yet. Lots of power - but also silly amounts of grip. Millions of setup options. Might update this bit once I've learnt it...
Basically I feel each car has taught me more and more about how to drive and how to drive well (note; not just fast!) Its worth taking all the steps I think...
Cost wise - its worth looking at the schedules as some circuits get repeated and some make an appearance in more than one series. Also don't forget the US$15 referral if you get mates to join*, 20% off when you buy 6 things at once, and the $$$ credit when you subscribe ($60 if you subscribe/renew for a year).
If you want any setups or help or anything, feel free to PM me in the iRacing forums, or friend up for races. I'm 'Shane Wright'.
Oh - the skippies are fun to slide around, but that's not fast! (don't believe anyone's replay you watch over the network - only downloaded files - as not all the car data gets transmitted. The fast guys do not powerslide the skippy...)
- Edited to say if anyone reads this and fancies joining I don't mind at all if you wanna put my email down as the referrer - me@shanewright.co.uk
Edited by shivars on Thursday 12th March 20:40
Edited by shivars on Thursday 12th March 20:43
Cliffv8 said:
I signed up again a few days ago after getting the Radical promo, its improved since I first tried it, I'm just trying to get my safety rating up above 4 at the moment, just about to start a Ad Solstice race at 9:30
TIP: I found lowering the FOV in the graphics settings helps make it feel more realistic as you notice the gradient changes more. Cliffv8 said:
biggest problem I'm having at the moment is the mirrors, the cockpit mirror is a bit small and with the virtual mirror you can't really tell how far back the guy behind is, it looks like their a mile back when really their up your arse
Usr the F3 window to see dynamically how many seconds ahead/behind people are - that is very very useful through the course of a race!Just got myself the Skip Barber Formula 2000 and taken it for a spin round Laguna Seca....
WOW!!!
It feels so alive, you can really throw it about and the force feedback is immense!
As I already know the track I think I'm almost on the pace after just a few laps as the car just does exactly what you expect it to.
I can see myself getting very addicted to this!
WOW!!!
It feels so alive, you can really throw it about and the force feedback is immense!
As I already know the track I think I'm almost on the pace after just a few laps as the car just does exactly what you expect it to.
I can see myself getting very addicted to this!
peterh2 said:
As I already know the track I think I'm almost on the pace after just a few laps as the car just does exactly what you expect it to.I can see myself getting very addicted to this!
Nice Just remember to stay flat on the throttle through the apex of most corners, and tune the oversteer to your liking with tyre pressuers and the rear ARB. I like overinflated fronts (31psi), and something done with the spring perches but I can't remember what...
have fun
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