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Big Takeover
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That thing looks entirely fake to me.
I dunno, it could possibly be a prototype. Has the new Logitech 'G' and the button layout is very much a like a more refined DFGT. Full leather wheel is a good step up too. The documents found at the link seem pretty legit.
I've never had a Logitech myself because of lack of Xbox support but they do seem like genuinely great wheels.
Big Takeover
Member
Well we know something's up with Logitech, so perhaps it is legit. It's clearly a parts bin special, but the market is in desperate need of a wheel in that sub-$250 price range.
Betta Lines
Member
Welp... if it's legit I hope it's a prototype or a very unflattering photo...
The details in non-Cyrillic in the cert document on Novocert.ru seems to check out. So the picture might not be real but something called Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel went through cert in Russia.
MaxConsole also posted this
MaxConsole also posted this
Big Takeover
Member
Another pic. This one leaves no doubt that it's a real product, although there are obvious differences between the two..
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Shifter box in the background too.
Dave_6
Member
Ahhhhh I just bought a G27 less than two months ago.
Betta Lines
Member
The G27 fixed the loudness and 'notchyness' of the G25 and other wheels (to some extent) by using helical gears. I think the excitement comes from them being a respected brand with wide distribution and (arguably?) legendary customer support. You're more likely to find a random good deal on a Logitech wheel that is stocked in all kinds of mainstream electronics retailers than Fanatec for instance.
The DF/G25/G27 have been incredibly popular over the years because they represent good value and reliability. They're no match for high-end stuff, but the G27 is still a great deal for the price.
Whoops. Guess that means something.
Another cool video from DigiProst... That car is a beast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK9JmghYA48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK9JmghYA48
1. Does he run any FFB through that wheel? It moves with the freedom of a Rally-X arcade machine circa 1980.
2. For the love of God, wear some long sleeves with those gauntlets, Digi!
That's the way your wheel should be moving.1. Does he run any FFB through that wheel? It moves with the freedom of a Rally-X arcade machine circa 1980.
2. For the love of God, wear some long sleeves with those gauntlets, Digi!
1. Does he run any FFB through that wheel? It moves with the freedom of a Rally-X arcade machine circa 1980.
2. For the love of God, wear some long sleeves with those gauntlets, Digi!
He has an account here on Gaf but I'm not sure if he ever posted in this thread.
Big Takeover
Member
Hotlap Challenge #2
RUF RGT-8 GT3 @ Oulton Park (International)
I think I'll just keep the times updated in the pCARS thread rather than clog up both threads. Cool? Feel free to post a time here however if you'd like. I'm updating the times in post #2 of this thread as well like I always do.
Besides doing laps for the pCARS TT lately I've rediscovered how much fun Assetto Corsa is online. There's at least two dedicated(I think they are at least) servers running the Tourist layout of the laser scanned Nordschleife.
It's basically a trackday and it's like the best thing I can think of besides actually going there. There's one server for race built cars and one for road cars. Trying to put in a good lap while avoiding traffic is loads of fun. We've grouped up too using the in-game chat to go through the course as fast as possible but trying to stick together as a pack. Also, I'm surprised there's not too many jerks to be found, usually if you're in a faster car and the car in front of you notices they give way.
It's basically a trackday and it's like the best thing I can think of besides actually going there. There's one server for race built cars and one for road cars. Trying to put in a good lap while avoiding traffic is loads of fun. We've grouped up too using the in-game chat to go through the course as fast as possible but trying to stick together as a pack. Also, I'm surprised there's not too many jerks to be found, usually if you're in a faster car and the car in front of you notices they give way.
Betta Lines
Member
I've not tried the Nordschleife online, will have to give that a try. I jumped onto some random servers in AC yesterday, had a couple of pretty decent races. Still some nutters around, but plenty of sensible drivers too.
I tend to have much better luck on servers with road cars.
TJP
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Milestone are an odd developer - when they had the official WRC licence they made pretend stages, many of which looked and felt to be copy and pasted with straights, hairpins, tree locations etc.
After a few average releases, Milestone lose the WRC licence and are now recreating actual rally stages for a non-official rally game!
TJP
Member
rFactor 2
Dallara DW12 Indy car updated: http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/24816
Changelog:
Physics / Setup
– Fixed fuel tank capacity.
– Fuel tank position corrected (slightly lower and further forward)
– Allowing both compounds during race.
– Added ‘weight jacker’. Garage only at this time.
– Brand new CPM enabled tyres.
– Better undertray points.
– Better ride height ranges and defaults.
– Caster range now 4-10 as per real life.
– Accurate suspension geometry that varies between oval / road course.
– Tyre pressure ranges more realistic (as are defaults)
– Updated trackconfigsbase.ini to have proper layout names for Mountain Peak and newer tracks.
– Minor Turbo error correction.
– Aero corrections for both speedway and road courses. (Main change is more accurate and higher downforce for speedway config)
– Recalculated brake system & restricted brake bias range.
– Improved unsprung masses.
– Added wheelbase options, the primary purpose of which is to adjust the weight distribution. 119″ is ideal for speedways, 120″ may be ok for road courses.
– Increased the weight of the car (was ~missing driver weight).
– Slightly more damage sensitive.
– Increased CG height according to new data.
– More accurate default RC toe angles.
– Increase AI’s grip a touch (road course).
– Recalc’ed and more accurate anti-roll bar rates, ranges.
– Fixed small error on front wing range (now goes up to 32° on RC / SC)
– Slight increase in mid-range torque and also fuel consumption, and attempted improvement for fuel estimate.
– Allowing stiffer springs.
– Now using spool differential (locked axle), for ovals.
– Increase in chassis flex.
– Min brake ducts now have MUCH less cooling, Max similar.
– Brake Duct drag and lift reduced (so penalty is a little lower).
– Steering system updated.
– Opponent sound attenuation increased (so other cars are slightly less audible).
– Steering ratio corrected (default, options not available yet).
– Very slightly less sensitive to turbulent air
– Auto-shift tweak (helps AI)
Visuals
– Fix so rotation matches in-game.
– Fixed problem with Alternates showing as Primaries at race start
– air intake gap fixed
– hands animation fixed
– new tyre damage texture
– spinner scene fixed
– Fixed tyre compound visibility in spinner.
– Digits on the steering wheel increased to 5
– Digital Yellow message “Yel” aligned
– Graphics : whole model rescale (+2%),
– Front susp arms corrected.
– Mirrored rear wing back logo (#27 #77)
– Various texture fixes
Direct DL link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/9liyw8oy24dlyna/ISI_DallaraDW12_2014-v162.rfcmp
Dallara DW12 Indy car updated: http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/24816
Changelog:
Physics / Setup
– Fixed fuel tank capacity.
– Fuel tank position corrected (slightly lower and further forward)
– Allowing both compounds during race.
– Added ‘weight jacker’. Garage only at this time.
– Brand new CPM enabled tyres.
– Better undertray points.
– Better ride height ranges and defaults.
– Caster range now 4-10 as per real life.
– Accurate suspension geometry that varies between oval / road course.
– Tyre pressure ranges more realistic (as are defaults)
– Updated trackconfigsbase.ini to have proper layout names for Mountain Peak and newer tracks.
– Minor Turbo error correction.
– Aero corrections for both speedway and road courses. (Main change is more accurate and higher downforce for speedway config)
– Recalculated brake system & restricted brake bias range.
– Improved unsprung masses.
– Added wheelbase options, the primary purpose of which is to adjust the weight distribution. 119″ is ideal for speedways, 120″ may be ok for road courses.
– Increased the weight of the car (was ~missing driver weight).
– Slightly more damage sensitive.
– Increased CG height according to new data.
– More accurate default RC toe angles.
– Increase AI’s grip a touch (road course).
– Recalc’ed and more accurate anti-roll bar rates, ranges.
– Fixed small error on front wing range (now goes up to 32° on RC / SC)
– Slight increase in mid-range torque and also fuel consumption, and attempted improvement for fuel estimate.
– Allowing stiffer springs.
– Now using spool differential (locked axle), for ovals.
– Increase in chassis flex.
– Min brake ducts now have MUCH less cooling, Max similar.
– Brake Duct drag and lift reduced (so penalty is a little lower).
– Steering system updated.
– Opponent sound attenuation increased (so other cars are slightly less audible).
– Steering ratio corrected (default, options not available yet).
– Very slightly less sensitive to turbulent air
– Auto-shift tweak (helps AI)
Visuals
– Fix so rotation matches in-game.
– Fixed problem with Alternates showing as Primaries at race start
– air intake gap fixed
– hands animation fixed
– new tyre damage texture
– spinner scene fixed
– Fixed tyre compound visibility in spinner.
– Digits on the steering wheel increased to 5
– Digital Yellow message “Yel” aligned
– Graphics : whole model rescale (+2%),
– Front susp arms corrected.
– Mirrored rear wing back logo (#27 #77)
– Various texture fixes
Direct DL link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/9liyw8oy24dlyna/ISI_DallaraDW12_2014-v162.rfcmp
TJP
Member
Good price presuming it's a solid release.
Anyone posted this yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t_DTdMmwy0
Fool me once. etc.
I can't spin my GT2 like a roulette wheel because, you know... force feedback.
Betta Lines
Member
So I asked in the DiRT Rally thread and Ark already answered but I figure I'll get a second opinion from people at large:
? Should I keep it? I'm looking for a cheap starter wheel, but if there's something better for $100 to try, I'll take the suggestions.
? Should I keep it? I'm looking for a cheap starter wheel, but if there's something better for $100 to try, I'll take the suggestions.
Betta Lines
Member
I'd say you want something with FFB... so if you can find a second hand Logitech Driving Force GT or the older Driving Force Pro, it'll be a better way to start.
Assuming you're in the US, I looked on Amazon.com for the DFGT, and there is someone selling one 'Used - Like New' for $73.99... hard to believe but possibly worth the risk? Several others on there for a bit over $100.
Assuming you're in the US, I looked on Amazon.com for the DFGT, and there is someone selling one 'Used - Like New' for $73.99... hard to believe but possibly worth the risk? Several others on there for a bit over $100.
Big Takeover
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Oh, the T80 doesn't have Force Feedback? I guess I'll return it, then. It was either this or the Thrustmaster Ferrari for the new X-box as a choice at the store. I guess I'll have to look into ordering online then.
Edit: Yeah, it doesn't have FFB. I'll be taking it back to the store. What I get for a quickie purchase.
Betta Lines
Member
Trellet Season 11: GT3 Championship Highlights video has been finished. Trellet.net is a finnish sim racing forum that holds leagues in different sim racing games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlA62lZZNdE
Video made by Eero "Puhehuhe" Vuorenmaa
Trellet.net - Creating Aliens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlA62lZZNdE
Video made by Eero "Puhehuhe" Vuorenmaa
Trellet.net - Creating Aliens
That one?
It never worked on PC... Well I think you can use it as a generic controller but there's no force feedback and no official support.
It's not a pCARS thing, MS just never did any drivers for PC.
Dave_6
Member
I missed the stream but yes, they have the best sounds in any racing sim IMO.
Big Takeover
Member
I love these things. There's so much here to digest!
Huge patch coming soon which includes, but is not limited to unified menus, and the death of the green orb (dear god, finally) tranny model, sound improvements, AI improvements, dedicated server software, content.
DTM 2015, WTCC 201x, laser scanned Nordschleife, open wheel cars all coming eventually.
These guys are really doing a good job.
Nice video!
TJP
Member
Yes, Sector 3 are doing a sublime job; shame few people want to try the newest builds because of the earlier sim-light handling model that was supposed to ape the console sims. Here is something else we've been testing (apart from things in the dev steam): ADAC GT Masters Experience 2014 Demo
This is a stand-alone demo so no Steam required! DL link: http://adac-gtm-experience.com/demos/ADAC_GTM_Experience_2014_Demo_Setup.exe
Tracks:
Hockenheimring
Sachsenring
Cars:
Audi R8 LMS Ultra
BMW Z4 GT3
Game Modes:
Track Test: Free practice with full ADAC GT Masters grid with AI-drivers
Single races: With qualifying and race
3 Physics models:
from easy handling for newcomers to the professional mode Get Real
Big Takeover
Member
That was a good idea if there ever was one.
The old demo is such a poor representation of what the game is today. A full weekend with the GT3 Z4 at the Sachsenring is however. It's a proper slice of fun. Get the AI dialed in to your speed, and you'll get a very fun and realistic feeling racing experience. I'm looking forward to seeing people's comments who perhaps haven't spent much time with the game.
Odd that they're releasing this now instead of waiting for the patch improvements. Hopefully they're already in there.