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[The__Camel]

Same here but the dream this year is a little too expensive and my wife has been raising eyebrows to it but.... I want it so bad

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I pre-ordered mine yesterday.

 

[GTLehman]

Guess who's back?...Back again?....Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back?
Fanatec - Check
Firmware update - Check
Practice laps (with corner lines off) - Check (Just a few laps today. First time after 3 weeks inactivity since just got wheel so doe dig)
.....So you know what that means. I'll be rejoining tomorrow Monday. WOOT WOOT!!!!

The gauntlet has been firmly thrown down.

but the Fanatec stuff looks sooo nice. Still, not happening. I have invested too much into Thrustmaster accessories to start over. .

With all the Fanayec talk, I priced a set out . For what I'd want, including the manual stick shift, I'd be looking at $1200 . Im relatively happy with my G29, save for intermittent sticking pedals, and $1 grand ain't going to make me any faster .

 

[Rob Brown]

Same here but the dream this year is a little too expensive and my wife has been raising eyebrows to it but.... I want it so bad

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You’d have to wait until April next year!

I pre-ordered mine yesterday.

Do they charge your credit card immediately or when they ship? I wonder if one pre-orders, if one can later opt out?

 

[Gr8_Lakes]

The gauntlet has been firmly thrown down.


With all the Fanayec talk, I priced a set out . For what I'd want, including the manual stick shift, I'd be looking at $1200 . Im relatively happy with my G29, save for intermittent sticking pedals, and $1 grand ain't going to make me any faster .

I'm a previous G27 user, that upgraded to T300 when the sales were just right - got my T300 for $249 during one of those one day Fry's sales. (It was the first year of the G29 - and they were going for $399 still). That justified the T3PA Pro pedals to me. $250 for the wheel & stock pedals, plus upgraded pedals for the same price of a G29. I also had a $100 Amazon gift card from my mother-in-law that I used for the pedals. So, I was all in for $300 bucks. BUT, Here's the best part: At the end of the G27 life cycle Amazon started selling them for $199. Hearing others talk about issues and having to wait for replacement parts, I ordered a backup unit. When the G27s went out of production, the prices skyrocketed on EBay. I sold it for about $325. So, I really upgraded wheels for about $175 - a necessary upgrade to play on the PS4. And, oh yeah, I STILL have a G27 that I can sell on EBay if I want - and they're still going for around $150. So my wheel choice was purely a financial one. And I've been in love with my Thrustmaster. Compared to a Logitech, I think it's the Bee's knees. (My long winded point. I don't think I could spend Fanatec money and be happy.)
Where I got stupid? All the upgrades . I have a bachelor's degree in Business Management for crying out loud! And I've still bought into Thrustmaster's whole up-sell business model! TH8A Shifter? Gotta have it. T3PA Pro Pedals? Gotta have it. Ferrari Alcantara wheel? Gotta have it. Sparco Rally wheel? Gotta have it. LED display? Gotta have it. That's the rabbit hole I'm referring to. I've got a whole shelf full of Thrustmaster gear. I can't switch now. If my wheel base fries, guess what I'm buying? A new Thrustmaster wheel base. Well done Thrustmaster. I still want the E-brake and F1 wheel too.

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But @davidt33 , I'm still jealous. But buy a clutch pedal and shifter for crying out loud! Don't be a poser. (Like the other Fanatec boy... shhh)

 

[Gr8_Lakes]

THAT'S THE SECOND TIME THIS WEEK I'VE MULTIPLE POSTED DURING AN EDIT. CAN A MODERATOR PLEASE CORRECT THIS? The all caps is just to get attention, not yelling. Not sure why my edits keep multiple posting. Maybe because I edit too much?

So I'm not wasting a double post (which wasn't my fault). Here's a reminder of what we're running tonight.


A's - BMW M3 Sport Evo 1991 (we have never raced this car)

B's - Audi V8 quattro DTM 1991 (last ran this car in January)

Silverstone - Nat/Inter/GP (we haven't raced here since January)

Great job on picking a car with a vast livery selection... Should be a breeze knowing who's who... (Oh I miss this )

 

[davidt33]

....But @davidt33 , I'm still jealous. But buy a clutch pedal and shifter for crying out loud! Don't be a poser. (Like the other Fanatec boy... shhh)

Man the Fanatec gear sweet boy. That freaking thing looks so premium plus the reputation is excellent so I expect it to last for a good while.
I always said if when the time came I had to but another wheel I would have loved to get a Fanatec....In my case the CSL Elite bundle for PS4. Cost me a pound and a crown but glad in the end I finally got it.

Was just able to start using it yesterday for the first time so still have more practising to do but it feels distinctly better already. Happy as pappy.

Edit: As for the pedal clutch, nah I prefer using the wheel paddles. Works well enough. If it's one other add-on I wouldn't mind getting is a handbrake. I figure that's the next thing I'll be getting for it soon as I replenish some savings.

 

[aerolite]

Race Day

Silverstone

Race 1 - International - 24 Laps

Race 2 - GP - 12 Laps

Race 3 - National - 30 Laps

Group A - BMW M3 Sport Evo 1991

Group B - Audi V8 quattro DTM 1991

Max starting fuel for both cars is 25 liters. (reminder, you can always start with less)

 

[aerolite]

Man the Fanatec gear sweet boy. That freaking thing looks so premium plus the reputation is excellent so I expect it to last for a good while.
I always said if when the time came I had to but another wheel I would have loved to get a Fanatec....In my case the CSL Elite bundle for PS4. Cost me a pound and a crown but glad in the end I finally got it.

Was just able to start using it yesterday for the first time so still have more practising to do but it feels distinctly better already. Happy as pappy.

Edit: As for the pedal clutch, nah I prefer using the wheel paddles. Works well enough. If it's one other add-on I wouldn't mind getting is a handbrake. I figure that's the next thing I'll be getting for it soon as I replenish some savings.

You forgot to post this pic of yourself in your new Fanatec clothes they sent you

And what, no boasting about how you're gonna whoop controller boy this week

 

[davidt33]

You forgot to post this pic of yourself in your new Fanatec clothes they sent you

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And what, no boasting about how you're gonna whoop controller boy this week

LOL. You like my new garbs eh?

.....And yeah, I coming for you and Gr8 like a bumble bee so look out fast car coming through.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!!!

 

[GTLehman]

You forgot to post this pic of yourself in your new Fanatec clothes they sent you

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And what, no boasting about how you're gonna whoop controller boy this week

My god man, dapper as a prince! But... how do you get the beach sand out of that gear?

Also, how do you chaps start a race without a clutch pedal - Heresy! Well you better at least be driving cockpit, or I double down on the poser comment...

'Faster car coming through'

@davidt33 - is that what you yelled to the tree during your bike incident?

 

[davidt33]

My god man, dapper as a prince! But... how do you get the beach sand out of that gear?

Also, how do you chaps start a race without a clutch pedal - Heresy! Well you better at least be driving cockpit, or I double down on the poser comment...



@davidt33 - is that what you yelled to the tree during your bike incident?

I always race cockpit boy. Real racers race cockpit.

 

[CB_racer]

Sorry guys, have to skip tonight again. Wife has some plans for today.
Enjoy the race, combos look killer!

 

[sgohsixthree]

I'm out too. Encountered some computer problems I have to fix. Have fun, should see you next week.

 

[2pfspiff]

Have a great race night tonight.

The Fanatec for PS4 looks awesome, but $1400 plus is a hard pill to swallow. At least it looks like it will be compatible with the Xbox as well with the right wheel.

 

[bigtimedave]

I'll take someone's spot if you need a driver.

 

[Mike Lobban]

Should be no problem Dave.

 

[Rob Brown]

You forgot to post this pic of yourself in your new Fanatec clothes they sent you

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That really p|sses me off. I did not get a liesure suit jacket with my “F”ing equipment. Must have been a canadian offer only. Sure looks like something that Mr. Bawsome should wear the week he is gloating.

 

[Rednose58]

Second race forward

 

[Hanable]

Good racing tonight bro's. Really enjoyed myself tonight.

 

[GTLehman]

Good racing tonight bro's. Really enjoyed myself tonight.

As much as I whined about the car, it really was a great combo - great to have close racing with people from both Groups.

Welcome Hanable, really enjoyed the close racing with you tonight. Also, great to have you back again tonight Steve, great job on that controller - I couldn't a done it!

 

[davidt33]

As much as I whined about the car, it really was a great combo - great to have close racing with people from both Groups.

Welcome Hanable, really enjoyed the close racing with you tonight. Also, great to have you back again tonight Steve, great job on that controller - I couldn't a done it!

Ditto to that. And true, Aero racing with that controller like a boss. I tip my hat.

 

[bigtimedave]

Second race forward

Sorry about that @Rednose58 , I thought you made it thru or else I would've given you the place back, I briefly looked around and didn't see anyone else on the side, my apologies.

 

[aerolite]

Results

Full room for race 1 and close to full rest of the night, glad the combo worked out! Thanks for the shenanigans towards the end of race 3 Sgeti, kept it fun.
Now we have to listen to Lobban brag for the next week Good job co-cheese!
Camel who?

Congrats to @The__Camel, this weeks "Mr. Awesome" for the Group A win
Congrats to @Mike Lobban, this weeks "Mr. Baawesome" for the Group B win

 

[Mike Lobban]

Well well well, look who is Mr. Baaawesome for the week. If it wasn't for Hanable in the last race, it would have been a sweep for this guy. The last half of the race saw me doing everything to get by him, to no avail. Nice driving by him.
I figured out why my car feels different after a pit stop, I usually ignore the tire pressures thinking they will not change without a tire change. Duh is me......how long have I owned the game?

Here is the Baaawesome one in action.

 

[GUTTERBOY3007]

@GTLehman I’ll just leave this here for you. I figured you might want to add it to your gift-list letter to Santa...

 

[GTLehman]

@GTLehman I’ll just leave this here for you. I figured you might want to add it to your gift-list letter to Santa...

Booiinngg! Yeah, that's a beauty! Great to see it live. Fortunately, I've already got one in my garage....

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Well well well, look who is Mr. Baaawesome for the week. If it wasn't for Hanable in the last race, it would have been a sweep for this guy. The last half of the race saw me doing everything to get by him, to no avail. Nice driving by him.
I figured out why my car feels different after a pit stop, I usually ignore the tire pressures thinking they will not change without a tire change. Duh is me......how long have I owned the game?

Here is the Baaawesome one in action.

I haven't been messing with my pressures and haven't really run into that isslue lately - or noticed at least. Last time I chose to change tires the numbers were not very far off.
You sure have the quick pit stop figured out....bastich..

 

[davidt33]

Well well well, look who is Mr. Baaawesome for the week.

Congrats Lobbie.

 

[Gr8_Lakes]

So sorry I missed out last night. I had an 8:00 am Dr.s appointment yesterday, so I took a nap around 4:30. Woke up at 3:30 this morning! I've done that before and should know better. Naps before racing are never a good idea. Coffee and some Irish whiskey next time - I promise.

 

[Schmiggz]

Couldn't fix the sliding on that beemer last night, specially on the rear. Every tight corner was a massive waste of time.
Now, just as a suggestion, I would love to do those early 80's le mans prototypes.

 

[GTLehman]

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