- 7,711
- Indiana-USA
- OwensRacing
◆ SNAIL [Spec] Racing - Currently Recruiting for GT7 - JOIN TODAY!!Open
- Thread starter zer05ive
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- 7,689
- Michigan
- Rallywgn81
Pics!!!
Teaser pic of my new shelf.side bend up. Back bends up. Weld seams. Will have my wifi, modem, UPS's and power strips on it.
Will get pics when mounted.
So jealous right now, I wish we were moving already so I can get to work on my new cockpit. I'll be going MDF nuts though and will be making a trips setup and I was thinking possibly using part of a real dash too. But mines going to be a full on arcade setup, running GT5, as well as a PC running some other racing games. The seat will be removable for other type of games as well. I am a fan of FPS and games like Simcity and have a couple of hardcore gamer friends I'll be geeking out with. I also plan on making a little racing setup for my daughter who loves racing too. though I think once she hits the age limit, I'll be putting her in a kart.
- 4,157
- Virginia
- Wolfsatz
I still cannot get over why this awesome car got the boot! It is a handful but also really fun to drive!
- 4,499
- Tampa, Fl
- Ice_Warden
The race is over if you are lucky enough to be involved in an incident. One spin or collision and the possibility of winning is over. You can not catch the lead group unless they pull over and wait. If you get spun early nd have noone to draft with then you will get lapped.
As far as your "allowing bad racecraft" comment goes...if I could wave my magic wand and disallow all bad racecraft then don't you think I would have already? This track is to people with a history of bad racecraft like s liquor store is to a recovering alcoholic. The temptation to divebomb every corner or tap tbe rear quarter panel of the car in front to get ahead is just too great for some. Almost Every corner on that track provides a golden opportunity to do just that.
Handlebar
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- 3,969
- Herndon, VA
- HandlebarMustash
My biggest wish for Eigerwand is that it could be multiplied in size by say, double or triple.
Two to three times the length, elevation, and track width.
That and the idea of being able to run any of the Eigerwand Track (gravel) sections, but somehow be able to select surface type (snow, gravel, Tarmac).
Two to three times the length, elevation, and track width.
That and the idea of being able to run any of the Eigerwand Track (gravel) sections, but somehow be able to select surface type (snow, gravel, Tarmac).
- 71
- Georgia
- RickyBobbyV8
Awesome stuff zer0, great to have them on board 👍*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*
I'd like to announce an exciting partnership between S.N.A.I.L. and..
Together, we will be running a contest that starts at the beginning of the April season (this Sunday) and will run through the end of the June season. However, this contest will not be a typical contest of speed or race results. Instead, it will be based on participation and good racecraft.
At the end of this three month "GranStand Season", the drivers who've participated in the most races while accumulating the least amount of penalties will be eligible for a random drawing in which one lucky winner will win a GranStand wheel stand!!
Who will be the lucky winner? Will it be YOU???
More details coming soon!
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- DrKronin
What usually happens at Eiger is that people forget what happens when a pack of fast-moving cars suddenly slows down (to take turn 1, for example). If you're a tenth of a second behind the car in front of you (meaning that your front bumper is .1 behind his front bumper) at 80 mph, you have a bit of space to work with. But when you both slow to 25 for the corner, .1 seconds behind his front bumper is now somewhere in his back seat. So you have to slow more than he does to avoid contact. Which means the car behind you has to slow even more. Cars in the back of the pack practically have to stop.
So, if you're in the middle of the pack, take the defensive line -- or attempt a pass on the outside. There's no need to take the optimal line because you won't be able to carry the extra entry speed anyway. Alternatively, if you won't be passed, back off a bit on the front straight so that you can carry as much speed as possible through turns 1-2 (or 3-4) and hopefully get a run on the car in front of you before the next corner.
This is all much easier said than done, of course. Once I'm actually out in traffic, my plan may go all to hell
BTW, what sort of lap times was everyone running there last night?
So, if you're in the middle of the pack, take the defensive line -- or attempt a pass on the outside. There's no need to take the optimal line because you won't be able to carry the extra entry speed anyway. Alternatively, if you won't be passed, back off a bit on the front straight so that you can carry as much speed as possible through turns 1-2 (or 3-4) and hopefully get a run on the car in front of you before the next corner.
This is all much easier said than done, of course. Once I'm actually out in traffic, my plan may go all to hell
BTW, what sort of lap times was everyone running there last night?
- 7,689
- Michigan
- Rallywgn81
Dont know, I'm headed to d3 now for some runs and probably some drifting if anyone is interested.
- 3,073
- Charlottesville
- dabneyd
- deadguy79
Got a fair amount accomplished last night but still a long way to go. The seating position is proving to be the most difficult part. I've decided to built an MDF platform that will recline the seat even further so I'm resting more on my back than on my a$$. Once that's set I'll tackle the inverted pedals! Still hopeful for Sunday.👍
Nice! I've also built a PVC rig; well not PVC, ABS plastic, but close enough. Here's some pics:
I think I'm going to build a MDF structure around the frame to improve stability and I'm going to change the board the pedals are mounted to to a thicker piece of MDF. It needs to be a bit stiffer.
- 7,689
- Michigan
- Rallywgn81
ok, turned some laps, I'm hitting mid 1:17s, so I'm guessing d1 speeds will be near mid 1:16s.
Dabs, is that an OG ps3?
Btw. I like the look of abs over pvc, and you only need glue, no purple stuff. I think abs is more expensive though? Idk for sure though.
Dabs, is that an OG ps3?
Btw. I like the look of abs over pvc, and you only need glue, no purple stuff. I think abs is more expensive though? Idk for sure though.
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- 7,689
- Michigan
- Rallywgn81
Someone come drift!
- 3,073
- Charlottesville
- dabneyd
- deadguy79
No, it's one of the last fatties. I do have an original, but it needs repair (which I've been too lazy to do).
- 7,689
- Michigan
- Rallywgn81
Nice race shoes too! I wear some saucony's.
Got some musicians huh? I used to play mostly ibanez. Got a black talmar acoustic. But after cutting off most of my fret hand index finger I kinda gave up on playing. Though I've been playing with the idea of a fiddle, mandolin or violin. Been really into irish and scottish folk music.
Got some musicians huh? I used to play mostly ibanez. Got a black talmar acoustic. But after cutting off most of my fret hand index finger I kinda gave up on playing. Though I've been playing with the idea of a fiddle, mandolin or violin. Been really into irish and scottish folk music.
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- 7,689
- Michigan
- Rallywgn81
Zero. I would just like to say that in real life, I can heel toe very well. And that in game, a. Theres no point, and b. Its not a good way to try and practice for real life. if you have g27 pedals, then even that sucks, at least compaired to my very real mazda3
- 3,073
- Charlottesville
- dabneyd
- deadguy79
Tony Iommi is missing more than just the end of one finger. He plays with little prosthetics on the damaged fingers.
In addition to the 2 Pauls, I also have an Epiphone strat copy, a frankenstein telecaster that I put together, a Epiphone Casino that has no finish on it, and a Washburn acoustic.
I once knew a guy who insisted that Les Paul was French for "The Paul". No amount of reasoning or research could convince him it was a guys name, haha.
On top of that "Les Paul" would be plural, the Pauls. "Le Paul" would be correct if you were talking about this:
Which is what mine looks like.
Oshawa-Joe
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- 5,078
- Hillsdale
- Oshawa-Joe
- 4,499
- Tampa, Fl
- Ice_Warden
Heel/Toe is entirely based on feel. Not just mashing plastic pedals supported by springs. Rally is spot on. I learned it when I used to take my old 911 to track days. Rev matching for easy downshifting is useless in a game without the feel of a real transmission, clutch and brake. In the game you have no way of feeling the "snick" of your shifter placing the gear in the correct cog while blipping the throttle to match the new RPM of the vehicle to the gear you want to be in at the speed you want to be travelling after applying the brakes. Blah blah...don't waste your time doing it in a video game. You need real mechanical and hydraulic interfacing to do it.
- 1,542
- Chicago, IL
- iamsupernasty
I know I'm not invested in this thread, but I'm a snooper so here goes: I disagree with your theory about it not being a good way to practice for real life. After teaching myself to heel/toe in the game, I became able to execute a "perfect" heel toe in an MX5 cup car the first time I tried it in real life. It's not perfect in GT, but the muscle memory is the same. It's also good for teaching braking with both feet depending on the corner.
Just my .02. Sorry to interrupt
