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Friday, February 14, 2014
Track Junkie Racing Presents IRacing at Watkins Glen Race Vid
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite Wheel - Introduction
Fanatec CSR Elite for XBOX 360 and PC!
I have been using this Fanatec wheel since Christmas 2011. It has really held up remarkably. In fact I started using Fanatec with their Porsche 911 GT2 whee before upgrading to the CSR Elite. The GT2 wheel is still working great at my fathers house!
This is not a full review of he Fanatec CSR Elite as there are many already out there, but if you have not given Fanatec a try you should check them out for your next racing wheel. It is truly Sim Racing Art that works!
For more see Fanatec at: http://fanatec.com/
Basherboards makes a new adapter to allow the Clubsport pedals to be used directly with the TX and T500RS wheels.
Introducing the new CPX adapter from BasherBoards!
After many inquiries and some pleading here and there, I've finally decided to produce an adapter to allow the Clubsport pedals to be used directly with the TX and T500RS wheels.
Compatibility:
The adapter will allow you to use CSP V1, CSP V2 and CSR Elite pedals with either the TX or T500RS wheels.
Features:
- ABS vibration support. (adjustable on the adapter)
- Fine tuning of brake sensitivity. (adjustable on the adapter)
- User upgrade-able firmware via USB.
- Minor troubleshooting via USB.
- Possible features to be added later... :)
- Fine tuning of brake sensitivity. (adjustable on the adapter)
- User upgrade-able firmware via USB.
- Minor troubleshooting via USB.
- Possible features to be added later... :)
Basherboards plan to release the adapter in the new few weeks, barring any unforeseen complications. Until then, please feel free to add yourself to there waiting list for the adapter. THIS IS NOT A PRE-ORDER. It does not guarantee you an adapter on launch day. Orders will be filled in the order they are received.
To sign up go to : http://basherboards.com/node/26
T500RS Brake Mod Kit from Basherboards
Installation instructions: Download
For myself and apparently many others the stock T500RS "Realistic Brake Mod" isn't quite satisfactory... Thus, upon using my pedals for the first time I immediately came up with the idea to use some urethane skate board bushings. So far it works excellent for me and many others. The feel of the pedal after doing this is very similar to a load cell pedal and makes being consistent much easier. I am offering this simply because I think this is a great mod and because finding the proper bushings has proven difficult for some. (As does making the retaining plate)
This is now being offered as a kit which includes 4 bushings. Two 70 durometer bushings and two 60 durometer bushings should allow you to mix and match the bushings to create a pedal stiffness that is to your liking.
Your purchase gets you the following:
- Two 70 durometer RipTide urethane bushings
- Two 60 durometer RipTide urethane bushings
- Retaining plate
- Two 60 durometer RipTide urethane bushings
- Retaining plate
Installing the mod is simple and only takes a few moments. It installs using the Thrustmaster "Realistic Brake Mod" plate, the existing rubber and spring are removed and replaced by these bushings. The retaining plate is then secured using the original screws.
This item is shipped USPS First Class both domestically and internationally. Please allow a minimum of 10 to 15 days for international shipments. All orders are shipped within 48 hours as long as stock is available.
Get these at: http://basherboards.com/T500RS-BMK
Thursday, February 13, 2014
F1 New Tech Rules
F1's new tech rules explained. This will be even more fun when the next F1 game comes out w/ these new rules emplamented.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
TX RACING WHEEL FERRARI 458 ITALIA - FULL PRESENTATION
THE ULTIMATE RACING SIMULATOR FOR XBOX ONE: The first mass-market Force Feedback wheel featuring a brushless industrial motor. Features a detachable wheel and metal pedal set. Core product of the TX Racing Wheel ecosystem.
Discover the high-end Force Feedback technology embedded into the Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition for Xbox One. With over 20 years of expertise in simulation gear, and a close relationship with Microsoft, Thrustmaster is excited to present a racing wheel to the Xbox One marketplace.
World of Speed - Official Announcement Trailer
World of Speed is a AAA massively multiplayer online action-racing video game which introduces a new level of connected competition to the racing genre. Developed by the award-winning team at Slightly Mad Studios, World of Speed allows players to hop into the driver seat of their favorite cars and race across real world circuits and tracks carved from the streets of real world cities. As an online experience, players will be able to create and join in-game Clubs, compete against other players and teams in a variety of diverse team-based gameplay modes, interact and show off in the Airfield social hub and dominate the world in Territory Wars. World of Speed is a free-to-compete experience and will be available in 2014 on PC.
Enjoy some of the high def pictures below....
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
IRacing at Watkins Glen International
Well that was a fun race in IRacing the Global Challenge Series. I ended up finishing 8th out of 19 racers. First lap was like Days Of Thunder. lol. I was heading down hill at Watkins Glen International Turn 7 of 12 turns. A big crash was ahead and my spotter said go left, but then I remembered (Days of Thunder movie) to drive thru the smoke and the cars will be gone. Holly cow, sure enough I went right going thru the smoke and made it through. It was a fun and long 30 lap race. I'm ready for the next one!
Monday, February 10, 2014
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