SecretAgentMan

I don't know if the same times are achievable on the PSX as on the pooter, or vice versa.

We're talking "real" SS's, not the arcade ones.

/J

SecretAgentMan

Let's compare times on specialstages!

Let's have a new SS every week, I trust you to be honest guys (and gals), otherwise we'll need to use screendumps, could be messy.

Choice of SS for week 9

Italy SS1

2.14.96 Peugeot 206 WRC (set by me yesterday)



/Jerry - Sweden

Otis

I'll have a go tonight as long as you don't laugh.


Otis.

IWatkins

I guess we are talking PC CMR2 here ? Can us PS people play too ?

(I have no idea if stages times are comparable between platforms)

Cheers

Ian

Milky

Is Italy SS1 same as the arcade level ?

My fastest on that SS is 1:44 if I remember correctly, in the Toyota Corolla.

Scooby is too fat and heavy for this stage, couldn't get a good time with it.

Darren.

Kevin Groat

I'll try this on the PS tonight - my favourite stage is 1st one in France (all tarmac) in the scooby - 2 min 39s.

Kevin.

SecretAgentMan

I just did a 2.28.99 on SS1 /france in the 206 pug. Either the PSX won't get the same time or yer slow... j/k

Any times on SS1 /Italy so far out there?

Cheers

/Jerry

Kevin Groat

Jerry,

So you've thrown down the gauntlet - I'll let you know. We've just been sent home from work due to lots of snow so I've so time on my hands.

Kevin.

Steve Perriam

i'll try to give it a go in the next couple days.

sounds a good idea.

steve

IWatkins

Right then,

I'm off to play SS1 (Italy) on PSX and see what time I can get. (Am I allowed to use the Quattro )

Cheers

Ian

XRS

OK, I don't know if I should admit to this, but Italy SS1 in the Ford Focus 2/23/25.

I am an old man though, you youngsters should be quick.

I'll try it in the 205 next.

Allan

iTrader: (1)

Jerry, good idea.
Italy SS1 2.18.87 in the corolla (the real one not a MY01)
Looks like I've got some improving to do, I'll be back.
Allan

Otis

S.A.M,

Man that's a damn fine time you have there. When I first went into the game I was lurking around 2.22.00 . Took me 12 attempts and the Ford Focus to get down to 2.13.77. Couldn't seem to get below 2.15.00 in the Peugeot. There must be some performance advantages with some of the cars then . You're doing yourself an injustice by using the 206. Get in the Focus and you'll probably blow my time out of the water .

Good luck,

Otis.
(BTW These are honest figures. If I knew how to screen dump you can have them)

Geezer

I'm lagging a bit here, must concentrate more!

SS1 2.28.13
SS2 3.06.03
SS3 3.06.41
SS4 3.08.84
SS5 3.05.10
SS6 1.27.96
SS7 3.10.29
SS8 1.26.13

Geezer

SecretAgentMan

So Otis is currently leading with a stunning 2.13.77, me in 2:nd spot with a 2.14.96.

I'll have to try the focus then...

Come on lads, one SS per week, this week it's Italy SS1, all cars allowed (the old ones have 2 much power anyway 2 be any fast).

Fun isn't it?

/Jerry

XRS

Geezer,

You're my hero!

Even slower than me!

Geezer

Yes but I entertain the speccies!

Geezer

Maxwell Straker

Geezer, having watched you play the last thing I would call it is entertaining. I saw you overtaken by continental drift!!!, your just a talentless, scroll down....etc, etc

I think the next stage to measure would be the Sweden one with the frozen lake (he says knowing he has had a good time on that one)

scottgod

Are u guys playing on the PC or PSX as i cant find a ss stage in Italy just the 10 tarmac stages.

Have just done a 2.35 on the French stage one. I can definately recommend the FF wheel and pedals. Much more immersive and possible to be progressive on the pedals rather than the all or nothing with the pads.

PC game and wheel.

cheers Scott

SecretAgentMan

SS = regular special stage

SSS = super special stage, the parallell rally thing

/Jerry

scottgod

Italy 1. Have only managed a 2:18.26 so far. Obviously need more practice. Cool stage though.

cheers scott

SecretAgentMan

wooohoooo

2.11.56 - Italy SS1 - Lancia Delta Integrale



/Jerry

Geezer

SecretAgentMan,
You must have a <B> very </B> understanding boss!

Geezer

Allan

iTrader: (1)

OK, got it down to 2.17.82, cant see me getting much more off though
Still trying.
Allan

scottgod

Just managed a 2:12.84 with the 205 t16. That car is just crazy.

2:17.12 with the Scooby. Still room for improvement. Guess i will have to go and play again, dear what a busy day.

cheers scott

scottgod

2:14.62 with the Scooby, still a number of errors. Back to the grind stone.

Allan

iTrader: (1)

Just dumped another second, 2.16.73 now.
Out of interest what gear setting you guy's using ? 1 clik or two clicks back.
Allan

scottgod

Thanks for the tip SecretAgentMan, just did a 2:10.34 with the lancia integrale with max suspension stiffness and two clicks for power towards the back wheels. Takes a little getting used to but definately faster.

The physics engine on this game really is very impressive. Not that i think i would do similar times in the real thing but vehicle set-up and driving technique are time critical and with the force wheel and pedals the game is completely immersive.

Time to get the get my motorcycle helmet and gloves out.( i am not really that sad, honest.)

cheers Scott

scottgod

The next stages may be more fun if we limit the racing to only current WRC cars. The older models can be extremely rapid but the times at least for me are very inconsistant.

Any thoughts?. Perhaps a two stage race, for WRC cars and then anything goes? Except cheat modes of course.

Cheers Scott

scottgod

Turning the ghost car on is a good way of increasing the fun level but also improving your times. Also good for abbortive laps aswell.