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[blanky]

The Car list on FM.net has updated with a lot of new cars link. A few from FM2 and some new ones in there. Guess the list is almost complete now. Also 2 cars dissapeared, V8 Vantage (badned says replacement is coming) and the S4 is gone (probably DLC).

 

[Brakara]

There have been way more than 400k downloads of the demo. Can't say what the global number is officially but there it is.

#6 on the Major Nelson list, FWIW.

http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/09/29/live-activity-for-week-of-sept-21.aspx

 

[Big Takeover]

Thanks again.

Suzuka looks a whole lot better than in FM2 to me. Colors and lighting look much better...though I suppose I'm judging from an off screen vid.

Will check out the Greenawalt presentation later today. I'm assuming it's mostly stuff we already know.

Visually it looks much better, no question. Unfortunately, it's suffers from the exact same inaccuracies FM2 had.

Turn 7 is actually a very sizable hill in real life. It's no more than a molehill here. Hopefully they'll give Suzuka the Nordschleife treatment next time.

 

[D'ultimate]

Why, O why do we have to have that speedo to the right inside the cockpit? I feel it takes away from the immersion.

If you drive automatic you dont need to know what gear your in and the cars speedo and tach are perfectly visible.

If you drive manual then the gear thing may be a factor in some older cars but some workaround would have been preferable. perhaps just that in the corner or center dash.

No?

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Why, O why do we have to have that speedo to the right inside the cockpit? I feel it takes away from the immersion.

If you drive automatic you dont need to know what gear your in and the cars speedo and tach are perfectly visible.

If you drive manual then the gear thing may be a factor in some older cars but some workaround would have been preferable. perhaps just that in the corner or center dash.

No?

You can turn every item of the HUD off in the Pause options.

 

[duderon]

Why, O why do we have to have that speedo to the right inside the cockpit? I feel it takes away from the immersion.

If you drive automatic you dont need to know what gear your in and the cars speedo and tach are perfectly visible.

If you drive manual then the gear thing may be a factor in some older cars but some workaround would have been preferable. perhaps just that in the corner or center dash.

No?

You can disable it. I agree that there should have been a gear indicator without the rev meter for cars that don't display the gear you're in.

 

[dejay]

edit: beaten twice

 

[Peterthumpa]

Why, O why do we have to have that speedo to the right inside the cockpit? I feel it takes away from the immersion.

If you drive automatic you dont need to know what gear your in and the cars speedo and tach are perfectly visible.

If you drive manual then the gear thing may be a factor in some older cars but some workaround would have been preferable. perhaps just that in the corner or center dash.

No?

You can remove erverything you don't like inside the HUD options.

 

[D'ultimate]

didn't notice in the pause options. +1 Turn10. +1

 

[phil_t]

Regarding the HUD,

The issue is, I only want to remove the Speed/Tacho in cockpit view, shame there is no option just for this.. I was messing with the views, and had to keep switching the tacho on/off as I changed view which was kind of annoying..

 

[[Nintex]]

If naked lady approach you would not see, even if she touch your parts in eroticness. Game so good no sexy lady can divert."

Sounds like Mumbo wrote the review :lol

 

[Psychotext]

Edit - Really should refresh before commenting! :lol

 

[D'ultimate]

Regarding the HUD,

The issue is, I only want to remove the Speed/Tacho in cockpit view, shame there is no option just for this.. I was messing with the views, and had to keep switching the tacho on/off as I changed view which was kind of annoying..

This.

I like the fact I can remove it but they should have the option to remove it specifically in the cockpit view, where it could be deemed unnecessary. Other views, not so much.

That being said, I've raced in the cockpit view now without it and I do like it more. The Ferrari tachometer is the only one not totally in view. Although I can race without it in the Ferrari, it does tell me there's gonna be times where I'll need the overlayed one, unfortunately.

 

[skyfinch]

Here we go, last batch of videos until direct feed !

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 on Suzuka (short video)
Long presentation of the game made by Dan Greenawalt during the french event.

Of course there's still the interview and the other videos.

For Youtube versions, check Taxi Gamer's channel.

Taxigamer.com added to bookmark. Thanks for all the videos lately.

 

[mujun]

New vids?

Drifting on what I guess is Fujimi
New features vid with nice look at the career mode

 

[Jube3]

New vids?

Drifting on what I guess is Fujimi
New features vid with nice look at the career mode

Sweet gonna watch now! Thats the first track im hitting up when the game comes out.

Just noticed Iknos was claimed in the comparison thread.

 

[chespace]

Car o' the day:

http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/car_of_the_day/aston_martin_dbr9_008.aspx

 

[bloodforge]

Car o' the day:

http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/car_of_the_day/aston_martin_dbr9_008.aspx

Awesome, I'm getting an infinite loop again when trying to connect.

 

[StriKeVillain]

Che, can you hook me up with one of those Turn10 Shirts? They are very awesome.

 

[chespace]

Awesome, I'm getting an infinite loop again when trying to connect.

It shall be fixed. Meanwhile, go to http://forums.forzamotorsport.net first and then head back to the front page via the FM3 logo up top and you should be good to go.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Car o' the day:

http://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/car_of_the_day/aston_martin_dbr9_008.aspx

So glad the DBR9 (several actually!) is finally in Forza. It's one of my very favorite GT1 racers, and that cockpit looks fantastic to boot.

 

[kinn]

Okay. I could no longer resist. I took the plunge on the clubsport wheel/pedals. October cannot come soon enough.

Same here. Also ordered the Rennsport wheel stand as well. For me, November cannot come soon enough!

Anyway, I'm off to tell the Mrs about the purchase...wish me luck!

 

[Psychotext]

There's going to be a few of us with our expensive ass wheels... :lol

I really, really hope I don't suck with one.

 

[imtehman]

Figure I'll go ahead and post this. Here's the "racing seat" I built about two years ago for Forza 2. Cost about $35 total.

The seat is from a Hyundai Accent (which is actually the car I drive), grabbed from a junkyard for around 15 bucks. It does slide forward and back. The casters, nuts and bolts were about $20. The wood was just stuff from my Dad's garage, the red boards from another project. And yes, that is a sock under the brake pedal, had to do something to keep from locking the brakes.

any chance you can PM me some more pics of your set up, i'd love to use it as a reference when i make mine

 

[Recoil]

DBR9's?


Do we know if this sweet little monster is in?

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/aston-martin-racing-unveils-gulf-livery-for-dbr9s/

 

[sweetvar26]

For those who can't download the demo, i do have a 48-hr code to give, so may be who wants to get their hands on the demo, will have a chance.

Just PM me.

 

[bishoptl]

Hot damn I love driving the R8 in this demo.

 

[Psychotext]

Oddly enough, that's the one car I can't stand driving in the demo. I just can't get it to turn in how I'd want.

 

[chespace]

DBR9's?


Do we know if this sweet little monster is in?

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/aston-martin-racing-unveils-gulf-livery-for-dbr9s/

Full car list reveal next week.

 

[blanky]

Full car list reveal next week.

holy shit sweet! Any big surprises left? Or will most of them be in DLC?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

DBR9's?


Do we know if this sweet little monster is in?

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/aston-martin-racing-unveils-gulf-livery-for-dbr9s/

Pretty sure it is. From Forzacentral:

2008 #009 Aston Martin Racing DBR9

Of course, you could always make your own Gulf livery now that race cars are paintable as well.

Can't wait for the remainder of the car list to be revealed next week.

 

[Ultimo hombre]

Hot damn I love driving the R8 in this demo.

You'll love driving the track backwards in hot lap mode even more. Give it a shot.

 

[Senua]

Full car list reveal next week.

i'm guessing the rest will just be f2 cars but cool

 

[FStop7]

DLC wishes (may as well start early)

Lambo LP670 Superveloce
Lola-Aston Martin LMP1
Porsche 997 GT3 MkII (2010)
Porsche 997 GT3 RS MkII (2010)
Audi R15
Porsche RS Spyder

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

DLC wishes (may as well start early)

Lambo LP670 Superveloce
Lola-Aston Martin LMP1
Porsche 997 GT3 MkII (2010)
Porsche 997 GT3 RS MkII (2010)
Audi R15
Porsche RS Spyder

Rejoice! It's already in the game.

 

[LordPhoque]

Rejoice! It's already in the game.

Awesome. Is the Porsche 962 still in ?

 

[Senua]

yes

 

[blanky]

Awesome. Is the Porsche 962 still in ?

pardon my ignorance, but why the 962 and not the 917. Isn't the 917 far more memorable and interesting? Or has the movie hyped it too much?

 

[ShapeGSX]

My DLC wish list:
1995 to 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

Doesn't look like it made the cut from 2 to 3

 

[LordPhoque]

pardon my ignorance, but why the 962 and not the 917. Isn't the 917 far more memorable and interesting? Or has the movie hyped it too much?

Because I loved the 962 driving in FM2 Especially on the nurb.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

pardon my ignorance, but why the 962 and not the 917. Isn't the 917 far more memorable and interesting? Or has the movie hyped it too much?

Nah, the 917 isn't overhyped a bit; a car that pumped out up to 1,600 hp and could out-accelerate anything this side on an F1 car deserves every bit of fame it gets. I'm no Porsche fan, but it was an absolute beast.

A few exceptions notwithstanding, most notably the Audi R15 and Lola-Aston Martin B09/60, Turn 10 has done a good job getting more modern LMPs in the game, and that's great. Should make for more varied races on La Sarthe.

 

[Brodequin]

any chance you can PM me some more pics of your set up, i'd love to use it as a reference when i make mine

No problem, check your PM. I'm rather surprised so many like the thing. A friend of my niece was over the other day (the girl was 17) and asked me if it was the setup from a driver's ed class. :lol

 

[Orlics]

So which Fanatec wheel is worth getting? I read the features and stuff but I'm still confused - the "Clubsport" editions seem painfully expensive.

 

[Recoil]

I love you so much.

 

[Crabcakes]

Excuse the ignorance but what are the most realistic settings to have the assists set to? I mean I know theres no autobrake or some magical suggested line but regarding anti-lock and such what are racers normally allowed to have on their car?

 

[derder]

No Mitsubishi GTO?

:*(

 

[vanty]

Excuse the ignorance but what are the most realistic settings to have the assists set to? I mean I know theres no autobrake or some magical suggested line but regarding anti-lock and such what are racers normally allowed to have on their car?

Race cars generally have no assists at all, some series may allow ABS but it'd be quite rare. Production cars out on a track will usually have all traction and stability control things turned off, leaving only the ABS which can't be just turned off with a switch like the other systems.

 

[Shawsie64]

Sorry guys might have been asked before but whats this talk about doing drift mode/hot laps in the demo? how do i do that

 

[golem]

Does anyone know what kind of power cord the Microsoft Wireless Racing wheel uses.. I seem to have lost mine.

 

[chespace]

Quick look at the first couple hours of season play and career in what will hopefully be a series (if Dan ever stops touring the world and comes back to Seattle).

http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/b...-forza-motorsport-3-s-season-play-part-1.aspx