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Showing posts with label Iracing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iracing. Show all posts
Friday, March 20, 2015
Monday, March 2, 2015
Iracing + Mclaren = Awesome
“McLaren Racing is looking forward to seeing the McLaren MP4-30 on the virtual tracks of iRacing.” – Jonathan Neale
Check it out. McLaren and Iracing is teaming up again with iRacing bringing the MP4-30 ti the digital world. This should be a sweet car to flog around on the track. Now to up my license enough to be able to race with it.
Check out the article by David Phillips in iRacing News
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Monza Coming to iRacing Soon!
Looks like IRacing is bringing Monza to us soon. This should be a fun track to race with basically 2 tracks in one. You got the high speed Oval and the Circuit track with both being able to be combined. Check out the video preview
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
GSC Extreme-Rental Karts Video
GSC Extreme Rental Karts Video
Reiza Studios Game Stock Car (GSC) releases another great
vid show casing Rental karts at a night time track. This totally reminisces of
my days riding rental karts with friends at night. Why at night? Because it is hot
in Texas during the daytime!The captured sounds of the squealing tires, moped engine sounds, slow starts from lack of power, super quick steering and the necessity of caring lots of corner speed bring back memories of some really cool times on real Karts. I can’t wait to play this one on Steam!
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Iracing TV. Real Mazda Cup Winners Race for Real.
iRacingTV // iRacers compete at the Mazda Club Racing
Check this out. How would you love to go race these MX5 for real? Looks like a blast even in wet conditions. These MX5's are a blast to drive in person although you don't want your friends to see you in them. lol
Assetto Corsa Dream Pack Teaser #2
Assetto Corsa Dream Pack - Teaser #2 | BMW M235i
i'm not a huge fan of the series 2 from BMW, but this car looks sweet!
Friday, December 5, 2014
Grip TV's Review on the New Fanatec CSW V2 Base & Porsche Wheel
Check out the video review from Grip TV on the newly released Fanatec CSW V2 Base & Porsche Wheel
Friday, November 14, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
IRacing 2014 Season 3 Build Released today
Check out some released pics on IRacing build 3 for 2014. Download the new build today and let us know how you like it.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Fanatec Talks New Gen Consoles and their Wheels
If you missed it on Fanatec's blog here it is below.
Since Fanatec makes such great products there has been lots of discussion about existing wheels not compatible with the new XBOX ONE or PS4. Below is a Q&A about the XBOX ONE version with PS4 coming later.
Check it out!
Xbox One Compatibility FAQ and Poll
We are continuously getting a lot of questions, but also complaints from our customers about the COMPATIBILITY of Xbox 360 wheels to Xbox One so we decided to make a FAQ and poll about it.
Q: Did Microsoft allow steering wheels (or other input devices) of the first generation Xbox to be compatible to the Xbox 360?
A: No
Q: Was there a legal and official way to make Xbox (first generation) wheels fully compatible to Xbox 360 ?
A: No
Q: Will it be technically possible to make an adapter to use Xbox 360 peripherals (like steering wheels) on the Xbox One?
We are continuously getting a lot of questions, but also complaints from our customers about the COMPATIBILITY of Xbox 360 wheels to Xbox One so we decided to make a FAQ and poll about it.
Q: Did Microsoft allow steering wheels (or other input devices) of the first generation Xbox to be compatible to the Xbox 360?
A: No
Q: Was there a legal and official way to make Xbox (first generation) wheels fully compatible to Xbox 360 ?
A: No
Q: Will it be technically possible to make an adapter to use Xbox 360 peripherals (like steering wheels) on the Xbox One?
A: Probably…..yes but the effort and complication would be significant. The new console uses a completely different force feedback communication protocol, wireless transmission protocol and a different security chip. The security chip needs to be purchased by the 3rd party manufacturer
from Microsoft and it makes sure that only official licensed products can be connected to the console. Only if you get the official approval from Microsoft you will be able to purchase such a security chip for Xbox One. Besides that, given the high development costs and limited market it would not be possible to offer it at a cheap price.
Q: Does Microsoft allow the use of Xbox 360 devices to be used on Xbox One?
A: So far no and there is no indication that this will change. This means it is impossible to make such an adapter. This is the case for any company and not just us. There are other expensive peripherals like music instruments for Xbox 360 which also cannot be used anymore.
Q: Did Fanatec plan to make such an adapter or do you rather prefer to sell new wheels?
A: Of course we would have rather made a simple adapter or even just a firmware update and continue to sell the wheels we have. Instead we now have to develop something completely new. As other companies were faster, the chance of losing customers is very high. This is not in our interest at all!
Q: Can you make such an adapter without the confirmation of Microsoft and sell it directly or indirectly to your customers?
A: Making a device which cracks the security chip of Microsoft is clearly not legal and we would immediately destroy the good relationship with Microsoft. Furthermore we would be sued if we would attempt to sell or even just support the development of such a device. If Microsoft would
allow such an adapter then the whole security chip system would not make any sense anymore as it would suddenly be an open system and you can connect anything to the console. This system actually has positive effects for the consumer as well as it makes sure that all connected peripherals are tested and work with all games. This is not the case on other consoles.
Q: Since when do you know that such an adapter is not possible?
A: Microsoft never confirmed that such an adapter is possible or not and we were waiting up to now. But given the technical complexity and also the philosophy of Microsoft, we do not expect any more that such an adapter will ever come to the market.
Q: Are you working on a new Xbox One wheel and when will it be released?
A: We do work on a next generation wheel and the Xbox One is a key market for us. But at that point we cannot reveal any further information or give a timeline. If there is any announcementit will be made here on the blog.
Q: Why did you not release an Xbox One wheel at launch?
A: We would have loved to do so but the 3rd party peripheral department of Microsoft which authorizes all Xbox peripherals has limited capacity. Therefore other companies which make much bigger business with Microsoft than us got this wheel business first. Our relationship is very good with them but we have to respect that bigger customers get better service. That is a standard business practice and there is not much we can do about it.
from Microsoft and it makes sure that only official licensed products can be connected to the console. Only if you get the official approval from Microsoft you will be able to purchase such a security chip for Xbox One. Besides that, given the high development costs and limited market it would not be possible to offer it at a cheap price.
Q: Does Microsoft allow the use of Xbox 360 devices to be used on Xbox One?
A: So far no and there is no indication that this will change. This means it is impossible to make such an adapter. This is the case for any company and not just us. There are other expensive peripherals like music instruments for Xbox 360 which also cannot be used anymore.
Q: Did Fanatec plan to make such an adapter or do you rather prefer to sell new wheels?
A: Of course we would have rather made a simple adapter or even just a firmware update and continue to sell the wheels we have. Instead we now have to develop something completely new. As other companies were faster, the chance of losing customers is very high. This is not in our interest at all!
Q: Can you make such an adapter without the confirmation of Microsoft and sell it directly or indirectly to your customers?
A: Making a device which cracks the security chip of Microsoft is clearly not legal and we would immediately destroy the good relationship with Microsoft. Furthermore we would be sued if we would attempt to sell or even just support the development of such a device. If Microsoft would
allow such an adapter then the whole security chip system would not make any sense anymore as it would suddenly be an open system and you can connect anything to the console. This system actually has positive effects for the consumer as well as it makes sure that all connected peripherals are tested and work with all games. This is not the case on other consoles.
Q: Since when do you know that such an adapter is not possible?
A: Microsoft never confirmed that such an adapter is possible or not and we were waiting up to now. But given the technical complexity and also the philosophy of Microsoft, we do not expect any more that such an adapter will ever come to the market.
Q: Are you working on a new Xbox One wheel and when will it be released?
A: We do work on a next generation wheel and the Xbox One is a key market for us. But at that point we cannot reveal any further information or give a timeline. If there is any announcementit will be made here on the blog.
Q: Why did you not release an Xbox One wheel at launch?
A: We would have loved to do so but the 3rd party peripheral department of Microsoft which authorizes all Xbox peripherals has limited capacity. Therefore other companies which make much bigger business with Microsoft than us got this wheel business first. Our relationship is very good with them but we have to respect that bigger customers get better service. That is a standard business practice and there is not much we can do about it.
The only one who can change that is the Xbox One customer with its’ buying behavior because Microsoft likes whatever the Xbox user likes and buys.
PS: PS4 compatibility will
be discussed separately as it is a completely different and independent
subject
PS: PS4 compatibility will
be discussed separately as it is a completely different and independent
subject
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Check out Fanatec New F1 Carbon Fiber Edition Rim
So are you wanting a new sexy rim to mount up to your Clubsport base? Well check out the new Formula rim with real CARBON fiber!
The new rim functions the same as the existing Formula rim with the same amount of buttons, but the style is completely different. The 3D effect of the Carbon Fiber makes it looks different from every angle. This rim is sexy and exhibits the pure racing style we love.
It also comes with exchangeable grips and Fanatec has plans to offer different colors and material options in the future.
Available very soon at a price of USD $249.95 (excl. tax) or € 249,95 (incl VAT)
Friday, February 14, 2014
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
Monday, February 10, 2014
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Iracing Woes
Now I'm a gentleman racer and I hope that others would be the same.
Friday night race in the Global Challenge didn't go as planned. I started in 6th with my Cadillac CTS V at Lime Rock. First lap was fine for me although the leader spun out in turn one. Second lap entering turn one didnt turn out well for me as I got smashed in the rear by someone that didn't even seem to be breaking. No curdious im sorry, nothing. This sent me to the pits for repairs and ruining most of my chances to place a top 5 finish.
Now after long repair time and tow in I get out again and race back up to 6th place somehow. Everthing was going great, but then it happened again. I get hit from behind and spun out in turn 1 from a racer missing their break markers. Oh damn how frustrating this race is. Luckily I didnt have to pit and got back out there. Of course I did loose 3 places putting me in 9th place were I held to the end of the race with a beat up car.
The scoring in IRacing is sometimes difficult to understand because the 2 wreaks I received which were not my fault ended me with some bad saftey rating of -35 points. That is were it becomes really frustrating. I know IRacing doesn't have a way to marchall everyrace, but they should at the very least make a rule that the person tapped in the rear or rear ended doesn't see any penalty in saftey rating.
This brings me to my final thoughts. IRacing is still the premiere place to sim race, but if your the racer that crashed into others at no fault of theirs, please have some common curdisy to apologize. Also if IRacing could add the no penalty to racers that get rearended it would make for a better experience. Rubbing is racing by smashing is not!
Larry Ray
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