F1 2014 Out Now!

Go check it out on STEAM. Available on PC, XBOX 360 and PS3
It's sure to amaze with the 2014 lineup of F1 cars, track and teams with improved graphics and changed rules for 2014!

Assetto Corsa Career Novice 2 Race 1

Just doing a little explanation of the career modes and how they go. Check it out below.

Assetto Corsa Career Mode Races

Here are some vids of Assetto Corsa career mode.
Enjoy!

Assetto Corsa Version 1.0 out now and It ROCKS!

Check out the new Assetto Corsa released at Version 1. DLC to come from what I hear. This Simulation Racing game rocks! It's easy to pick up for even the beginner sim racer, think Forza Motorsports series type easy with a wheel. I have not tried the gamepad yet since I normally use a Fanatec Clubsport wheel. I have been playing the early access version of this game and I have been looking forward to the career mode coming. Well it's long await is out in all it's glory and this really looks Next Gen! Check it out on STEAM

I'll do a full review later, but for now check out my first race in Career mode since the release. Looks oh so beautiful!

In Case you missed what Release 1.0.0 gives you. Here it is

1.0.0 RC
- Assetto Corsa is now feature complete
- General bugfixing and performance optimizations
- Visual damages enabled
- Aero damage implemented for all cars
- Engine damage implemented for all cars
- Suspension damage implemented for all cars
- Tyre Damage System
- Pit stop implemented for online races
- Multiplayer improvements
- New audio engine implemented
- New post processing effects enabled, heat shimmering, god rays etc
- New car : Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde model 2013
- New car : Ferrari 458 GT2
- New car : Ferrari LaFerrari
- New car : Lotus 2 Eleven GT4
- New car : Lotus Evora GTE Carbon
- New car : Lotus Exige S
- New car : Lotus Exige V6 CUP
- New car : Mercedes AMG SLS GT3
- New car : Shelby Cobra 427SC
- New track : Silverstone National
- New track : Spa Francorchamps
- New track : Trento Bondone hillclimb
- Audio sample improvements and volume balancing
- Added track reverb zones
- Fixed Traction Control always engaged in particular conditions
- TC and ABS factory settings now work properly
- Tuned distance filter and attenuation for exterior sounds
- Balanced performances for GT2/GT3 cars
- Lotus 49, Lotus 98T, Ferrari 312T have lower default rev limiters. Can go over 100% but damage may occur on higher revs
- Improvements on digital instruments cockpits for various cars
- Added track sound reverb
- Added different sounds for car to car, car to objects and car to track collisions
- Improvements on automatic gearbox on various cars
- All the tracks have been improved and updated with collidable objects
- Overall interior samples volume correction and balance
- Overall exterior samples volume correction
- Tuned wind and tyre rolling volumes and curves
- Tuned kerb pitch and volume according with speed
- Tuned ambience(crowd) volume
- Tuned interior and exterior gearshift sounds
- Steer animations for Ferrari 458 S3
- Small fix on the front Pagani Zonda R tyres
- LOD4 implemented to increase framerate performances
- Drivetrain damage for cars with H shifter gearboxes.
- Traction control sound now works for all cars
- Showroom bugfixing and improvements
- Added tyre blankets under realism tab. The setting is global for all cars and pre heats tyres at 80 C
- Career now available
- New 3D driver models
- BMW Z4 GT3 aero balancing, rear wings stalls more on low values
- New TCP/UDP server
- All tyres have graining and blistering enabled
- All tyres have rim radius
- Fixed all F1 cameras for all vehicles
- Fixed all F6 cameras for all vehicles
- GUI improvements
- Driver animations improvements
- Replay now records the current leaderboard
- Oculus DK2 support
- Single player Qualify improved

RFactor2 New Downloads of NSX and Tiger Moth track

So check out the new NSX in RFactor 2.

Man this thing as you will see in the videos is a blast to drive. Such precision and great feedback. You can drive this car on the edge easier then most cars I have driven in Rfactor2. Great job on the modeling and physics on this beauty!

Ok stop reading and check out the videos

Checking it out..

First Race with it..

Fanatec ClubSport EBrake Unboxing

Fanatec CSW V2 Preview By Sim Racing Garage

Check out the preview on the soon to be released Fanatec CSW V2 base. This is a beta base so the final version may change. I actually received an invitation for the new V2 base so I'm excited to get my hands on it when I get it. 

I had recently sold my XBOX ONE and Forza 5 game because it's just not the same driving with a controller as it is with a wheel. I could of bought a new Thrustmaster wheel to drive Forza 5, but it's a real pain to always switch around wheel bases and pedals between PC racing and Console racing especially since I do allot more PC racing. This new V2 version will help that out for me and I'll have to get another XBOX ONE then to play some Forza. 

I also like the fact that I can use a great wheel base and still use my existing Fanatec Rims I own with it. Plus the fact that in the future I'll be able to leave my rig setup as is and just change out to a different rim to play XBOX or PS4. This will be really sweet!

Anyway just my .02 and check out Barry's video preview. 

The Aston Martins Are Coming to IRacing

IRacing is bringing the Aston Martins to the sceen!
First up will be the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and more to come along with a free 3 month subscription to new members that visit www.iracing.com/nurburgring1000.

New! Fanatec Clubsport V2 Unboxing and Review from SimPit

Shaun Cole at SimPit checks out the new Fanatec Clubsport Wheelbase V2!

Unboxing

Review

Check out some pics as well from Fanatec and here is a link for more info to purchase.
  Fanatec Clubsport V2

Summary
So in a nut shell. This is an improvement from the Clubsport V1 by adding brushless motors, better cooling, double Hall Sensors, future compatibility for the latest consoles with a special rim and some aesthetic changes all for a limited time carrying the same price as the V1 of $499.95. But hurry as it will be increasing to $599.95.

If your thinking of getting into the Fanatec family now is the time!

 

DSD 2014 RACE KING r12 LED

Check out the newly released LED r12 button box by DSD.

I've been wanting a button box that lights ups. These look to be pretty cool!

The DSD Race King r12 LED has the following functions:

• 10 LED Illuminated Pushbuttons
• 1 Lighted FVS Button
• 5 On/Off Toggles
• 4 Two Way Momentary Toggles
• 1 12 Position Rotary Switch
• 4 Two Way Rotary Encoders each with Integrated Push button

For more info and how to order check out:  The DSD Race King r12 LED

Here enjoy some more cool pics of the new LED box