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[Pheqit]

I miss this! And I would hate to miss this!
5 days to go, will try so hard to be there, gonna make sure I have cars in advance. Damn I miss you guys, been a little busy with family and missed the ford falcon races, bit miffed tbh. The old adage comes to mind it`s not the winning an all that, y`know what it`s so darn true (watch the paint work for gawds sake lol)!

 

[jotafduarte]

Thank you my friends for your existence...Now I can prove to my wife that I am not the unique retired man in the world ,who is playing GT some hours by day. God blass you!!!

 

[Daduce1947]

Only because we were discussing this the other day,, "What does NAT mean??"

"Network Address Translation." NAT translates the IP addresses of computers in a local network to a single IP address. This address is often used by the router that connects the computers to the Internet. The router can be connected to a DSL modem, cable modem, T1 line, or even a dial-up modem. When other computers on the Internet attempt to access computers within the local network, they only see the IP address of the router. This adds an extra level of security, since the router can be configured as a firewall, only allowing authorized systems to access the computers within the network.

Once a system from outside the network has been allowed to access a computer within the network, the IP address is then translated from the router's address to the computer's unique address. The address is found in a "NAT table" that defines the internal IP addresses of computers on the network. The NAT table also defines the global address seen by computers outside the network. Even though each computer within the local network has a specific IP address, external systems can only see one IP address when connecting to any of the computers within the network.

To simplify, network address translation makes computers outside the local area network (LAN) see only one IP address, while computers within the network can see each system's unique address. While this aids in network security, it also limits the number of IP addresses needed by companies and organizations. Using NAT, even large companies with thousands of computers can use a single IP address for connecting to the Internet.

 

[nosoks]

sheeeesh........ found some geezers yesterday... got some practice... got disco'd, then couldn't get back in suddenly incompatible. Seems if more than 10 in an open lobby my connection not strong enough. Catch y'all next time

 

[EmaNymton]

If you want to check out the new racing game coming out in November for PS4, PC
http://www.projectcarsgame.com/beyond-reality.html

You are quite welcome EmaNymton, but I am like you I guess, I'll buy it in my dreams. I'll let the youngling buy it and test it, then ....( ask the wife.) lol

So as this new racing game will only work on PS4 and has a (very) limited number of selected wheels available, I ordered:
1.) the game for November,
2.) a PS4 and
3.) a Thrustmaster T300RS new racing wheel.

Well, the wheel arrived first on Friday, and since it works on GT6 also, I had to test it immediately!
To cut a Long Story short: WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!!!
This wheel cannot be changed as far as the Rotation angle is concerned (at lest not in GT6)... well, it can be changed, but as soon as you leave the race (or just make a restart!) you have to adjust it again. And then you have to work like a monkey to get around Corners, you have to Change grip or at least drive the turns cross-handed (if my real car would behave like this I would sell it).
And the resistance of the pedals is way too hard, I don't like this.
And the worst Thing is: YOU CAN'T SWITCH OFF THE FORCE FEEDBACK!!!

So finally I put the damned wheel back into it's packaging and sent it back to Sender.
I cancelled the PS$ and the game as well.

Meanwhile I had some nice laps in Willow Springs with my "old" wheel Logitech Driving Force EX.
First time I beat stewyripper AND J.Schwab!!!
Wauk-azoo & zona99 seem to be out of reach (for me at least), even though Wau-azoo is only 0,073 seconds faster... we'll see!

You can watch These 2 laps here:



Well,
finally made it to beat also Wauk-azoo!
Made me #793 in the world, and I'm about sure: that's it for me (except for some thousandth less which may be possible), but zona99 is definitely out of reach for me (as is Elias Johansson, but he's not a geezer)!
So currently I am #2 geezer in this Event!
I still don't know from which planet zona99 is, but definitely must be an Alien (or some other sort of Genius or higher intelligence!

If you like, please watch my supper-lap here:

 

[zona99]

Great video I am not sure about the Alien (or some other sort of Genius or higher intelligence!) I just enjoy playing the game I was surprised at being in front of ET I would like to no what the build quality of your new wheel was like I was going to get one they need to be good for me I have broke Two G27 & a fanatic csr I am currently on DFGT With G27 Pedals and so far all good keep up the good work with the videos I enjoy watching while eating breakfast but the down side is less practice LOL

 

[lbishov1]

Hi Guys,
A bit off topic but check out these vids of a band I'm in. Our name is Hotlanta, we are an Allman Brothers tribute band and play in NJ, Pa and anywhere that will have us. I'm the drummer on the right side of the stage. I was playing the gig with a torn rotator cuff. Had the repair surgery a week later. This what this geezer does now that I'm retired!

 

[lionelg]

Great video I am not sure about the Alien (or some other sort of Genius or higher intelligence!) I just enjoy playing the game I was surprised at being in front of ET I would like to no what the build quality of your new wheel was like I was going to get one they need to be good for me I have broke Two G27 & a fanatic csr I am currently on DFGT With G27 Pedals and so far all good keep up the good work with the videos I enjoy watching while eating breakfast but the down side is less practice LOL

Oh dear, I just decided this afternoon to upgrade my old 10" Driving Force Pro for a G27 for delivery tomorrow and after completing the order checked in to GTP to read the above post.

Are you positive Tom, that you do'nt fit the description 'Alien', perhaps in its more literal meaning having broken 2 G27's and a Fanatic csr or was this down to plain bad luck?

Just keep driving like you do, it gives us all something to aim at. 👍

 

[EmaNymton]

Great video I am not sure about the Alien (or some other sort of Genius or higher intelligence!) I just enjoy playing the game I was surprised at being in front of ET I would like to no what the build quality of your new wheel was like I was going to get one they need to be good for me I have broke Two G27 & a fanatic csr I am currently on DFGT With G27 Pedals and so far all good keep up the good work with the videos I enjoy watching while eating breakfast but the down side is less practice LOL

Thank you for your nice words about my Videos, I hope they make your breakfasts enjoyable!?
As far as the Thrustmaster T300RS-wheel is concerned:
the Quality is superb (real metal rim, solid state, only 2 pedals (which is good for me as I only drive automatic-shifting unlike in my real-life-car, where I would NEVER accept Automatic, but in GT6 I just can't handle it)).
There are 3 reasons why I gave the wheel back:
1.) The Rotation angle cannot be adjusted (I use a 200 degrees Logitech wheel and used to that); well... the Rotation angle CAN be adjusted, BUT NOT IN GT6! I found out that it can also be adjusted in GT6, but every time you start the game, start a race or even just RE-start a race, you have to do it again, and that is just ridiculous.
And I cannot handle the 1080 degrees Rotation angle, as e.g. in Willow Springs (Grand Willow) you have to cross-grip or even Change the grip in sharp turns (like e.g. the hairpin on top of the hill at Big Willow). This makes me looking like a monkey trying to steer a car (not that anybody would be watching me, I just don't like it, in fact I HATED IT!).

2.) The resistance of the pedals is way too high, if my real-life-car would have that resisance on e.g. the gas-pedal, I wouldn't get far because I would have a cramp in my right foot! Same goes for the brake-pedal.

3.) One cannot Switch off the Force Feedback! And the Force Feedback can only be put to a Minimum Level of 1 (no Level 0), and one cannot Switch FF off by just pulling the cable, since the FF and the wheel have only one power supply, so if you pull the power-cable (only leaving the USB-cable connected), the whole wheel is dead and doesn't do anything any more.
Apart from that: even on Level 1 the FF-effect is totally unrealistic and ridiculously strong, tiring you after 5-10 minutes (asking for a cigarette break). If my real-life-car steering wheel gave me that sort of force Feedback, I would stop at the next Garage to get it repaired (whatever the damage may be).

But if all this is not hurting you, you can find a good in-depht Review of the wheel on YouTube here:

 

[golf98]

Willow Springs
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I was not going to bother with this replay as I thought it a bit boring, there are only five geezers in the race and not a lot going on. However, I loved the flying car at the end so I processed it.

I used the opportunity to try a few special effects, I managed to speed it up in some sections without losing sound and slow it down with the flying car, also made some front and back titles.

I have looked at a race we did at Circuit de la Sarthe and we had twelve racers and lots of action, I look forward to processing that one.

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[zona99]

Well done Golf keep them coming looking forward to the next one I thing Wauk-azoo tried to take a short cut

 

[thlogan]

Ibishov1. Now that's a cool retirement! The Allman's are one of my all-time favorite bands and you guys do them proud. Very nicely produced vids. If you're ever in Colorado, I'll check you out.

One day, I hope to race with this group, but it seems as though all the racing is done in the daytime(U. S.) Unfortunately, this geezer is still working.

 

[waukazoo]

@lbishov1 The band sounds awesome. I'm just across the river I'll have to catch you sometime. Where can I find when and where your playing?

@golf98 Great job on the video. It seems like Willow always has someone getting airbore. I can't wait to see more of these videos.

@thlogan Most of us are online during the day here but, there have been many times some of us have been on late. I know at times I have been on till after midnight. Our lobby's will usually have Geezer Club in the title.

 

[MareckX]

Just sent a friend request Add me please I am 70 years old

Biggest mistake ever!!!

 

[EmaNymton]

BTW:
if somebody is still interested in the WSR Ayrton Senna Seasonal @Madrid:
I tuned my West Surrey Racing, 1983 Ayrton Senna using this tune of Motor City Hami:
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/motor-city-tunes-gt6.291066/page-20#post-10066380
This tune results (after an oil Change and improvement of stiffness) in 559 PP (!).
The funny Thing is, that the game lets me drive the Seasonal with These 559 PP, even though the Event is limited to 551 PP (which is the original state of the car after winning it or buying it).

 

[lbishov1]

@waukazoo Thanks for the compliment! The bands web is www.hotlantabandlive.com The schedule is there.

 

[lbishov1]

Ibishov1. Now that's a cool retirement! The Allman's are one of my all-time favorite bands and you guys do them proud. Very nicely produced vids. If you're ever in Colorado, I'll check you out.

One day, I hope to race with this group, but it seems as though all the racing is done in the daytime(U. S.) Unfortunately, this geezer is still working.

Thanks for the compliment!

 

[PapaGnr]

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[waukazoo]

A room will be open at 12 noon for warm up and practice. Race room will open at 1pm.
Remember to have the oil changed in your cars before the race's start. I hope to see everyone there.


For the specifics about the tracks, cars and race see post #520 on page 18 of this thread.

 

[Daduce1947]

A room will be open at 12 noon for warm up and practice. Race room will open at 1pm.
Remember to have the oil changed in your cars before the race's start. I hope to see everyone there.


For the specifics about the tracks, cars and race see post #520 on page 18 of this thread.

Hi fellas, may want to check in a bit early as there's another UPDATE!! It takes only a few mins but it may cause some consternation if you're running late!! Best of LUCK to all and Good racing!! 👍👍

 

[PapaGnr]

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[Old_Geezzer]

I'll second that Papa, awesome afternoon of racing, Thanks Wauk and all the racers.

 

[Daduce1947]

I'll second that Papa, awesome afternoon of racing, Thanks Wauk and all the racers.

DITTO for all the GEEZERS and especially to our 'ol bud Wauk-azoo for putting the event together!! 👍👍
Can hardly wait for the next GEEZER event!

After we finished today's races I was thinking about keeping score, working up some sort of and awarding points,, but as I think further on the matter I'm not so sure that's a good idea. We do these races for FUN,, somehow keeping score just seems wrong when it comes to having fun and when we consider there will many times be other priorities of life on a race day. Guys missing out on an event to deal with REAL LIFE would for sure impact the score tallys - so IMHO I believe we're doing just fine participating in thee events as they are.

 

[waukazoo]

Thanks Papa. It would be awesome to see some of your pictures of the days racing.👍
I'd like to thank everyone that joined for making this event a very enjoyable one, and hope you had as much fun as I did.

Well said @Daduce1947 my hats off to that. 👍 Fun factor not point factor.

 

[lbishov1]

Thanks for all the effort you put into this Wauk, it is much appreciated! I agree with you Duce about not keeping score. Just for fun!

 

[PapaGnr]

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[ANFD]

I'm still impressed by the fact that as a group, we have a notable distinction. Several in our group are in their 70s and others like myself are in late to mid 60s. If our average age were to be 66.9, then with 15 drivers in the room our cumulative life experience is over 1000 years. This has to be some kind of GT and GTP record !! Do you see this Kaz ?

Starting on a video tonight hopefully

EDIT (2:47 am) ... finished the movie but it ended up being almost 14 minutes (5 races). It ended up being 1.66 Gb which means it will take me about 10 hours to upload to YouTube. This means that I can't do that until tomorrow night as I can't tie up our internet all day. Therefore, the video will be up by Friday morning (EST) and I'll get it transfered to the thread then. It will be available in 1080p.

 

[zona99]

Another great afternoon racing a good choice of cars on the grid for each race and an excellent host in Wauk-azoo apart from a few mics not working I for one enjoyed it at least we could see each others cars even if we couldn’t her the engines LOL it would be quite nice if we could prefix are PSN names with eg GCzona99 ? but that would mean opening another account and Thanks to Geezer1791 for creating the club and bringing us older members together having new friends and fun I am glad I joined although some of you might wish I hadn’t

 

[EmaNymton]

I am glad I joined although some of you might wish I hadn’t

I have to admit: sometimes I do...

 

[Daduce1947]

Another great afternoon racing a good choice of cars on the grid for each race and an excellent host in Wauk-azoo apart from a few mics not working I for one enjoyed it at least we could see each others cars even if we couldn’t her the engines LOL it would be quite nice if we could prefix are PSN names with eg GCzona99 ? but that would mean opening another account and Thanks to Geezer1791 for creating the club and bringing us older members together having new friends and fun I am glad I joined although some of you might wish I hadn’t

Ditto to everything you said Tom with exception to the last,, we really do enjoy your giving us reason and motivation to get better!! You know each of us are trying, trying to learn, to somehow find a way to drive our cars through the turns as cleanly and as perfectly as do you our 'ol friend 👍. As long as you continue setting the unbelievable pace you do you must know we're stretching our envelope of talent trying to catch up!! 👍👍 One day,, one day we'll press you, Stewy and Wauk and make you gents WORK to stay ahead of us !!

Race ON 'ol Zona99 as fast as you can,, we're coming to get 'cha buddy!!