SDB

I didn't realise which one this is... it's an AWESOME circuit...

had a quick go just now and did a 1:46.58, but ran wide onto the grass on the last left hander so it won't count...

but I reckon low 45's are doable (god knows how though! )

Cheers

Simon

PS. we MUST have a race on this one.

Christian_Driver

For this week, I nominate the challenging Osterreichring. This is an add-on track, so you can get it

SDB

woohoo.. this track is fabulous!!

Just did a 1:45.00 in the lotus, but it was a bit ragged.

i really don't think I can be quick here without cooking my tyres though, so I would probably suck in a race.

Would be good fun though.

Cheers

Simon

Christian_Driver

Just ran my first F1 laps here - best so far of a 1.46.22 in the Ferrari. Pretty messy lap, so hopefully some room for improvement.

I've just changed my steering setup to be fully linear with the [Hack] ratio (that gives you variable steering ratios below 60mph) in the core.ini diasbled (set to 0). I cannot believe what a difference it makes! The steering is now so much better - much easier to set just the right amount of steering lock, especially when correcting/holding oversteer.

I'll hopefully get some more laps later in the week. I'm around from Thursday if you guys fancy a race?

Cheers,

Christian

dowser

Simon

If you've got GPL patched to v1.2 there's a [hack] section in your core.ini, just change steering ratio from 1 to 0. This will stop the steering ration changing below 60mph

You can then set-up the steering ratio however you like in the car-setup screen...perhaps 3:1 would suit you sir?

Anyone got any advice on setting up FF with an MS wheel - the core.ini settings seem a*se-about-face. I thought I'd turned forces down a bit, but am now using this as a work-out instead of lifting weights...a lap of the 'ring kills my forearms!

Downloading Osring now.

Richard

Christian_Driver

Simon,

Dowser is spot on - if you have GPL v1.1.03 or above there is a setting in the core.ini file under the [Hack] section where you can disable this - look for steer_ratio and set it to 0. BTW, I got this info from Ricardo Nunnini's excellent

Christian_Driver

Dowser,

With regard to the FF settings - I use a Logitech FF GP, which I understand to be pretty similar to the MS wheel.

My settings are:

force_feedback_damping = 2
force_feedback_latency = 0.125
max_steering_torque = 225

Don't know if this will help, as I think FF settings are pretty individual. I don't like too much FF, so my settings are tailored to this.

You should also check your settings in Control Panel - there is quite a complex reaction between these values and the core.ini, which I do not fully understand. However, my settings are FF strength at 75%, damping at 25% and centre springing disabled.

By the way a couple of different settings for MSFF, Logitech FF and
the Guillemot Ferrari FF can be found at

SDB

Christian..

Are you saying that you can turn off the feature that reduces the max lock at speed? If so PLEASE tell me how.. it's a constant source of irritation.

Cheers

Simon

dowser

Thanks Christian - I've now gone from one extreme to another...will keep fiddling 'til I find the right settings.

Richard

kernel

Sorry I've been a bit quiet....

Had a league race at Snetterton 67 which was also a new track for me, didn't get time to do more than 5 laps at Osring just to check installation

Any chance of keeping this open for a 2nd week so we can all give this one a real go?

kernel

SDB

yeah I'm fine with that. Love this circuit.

Haven't had another go as nobody seemed that interested.. shall I post my best lap so far?

kernel

Post it Simon, give us a benchmark to go for

kernel

Christian_Driver

Hi chaps,

I'm up for extending this by a week too, as I haven't really had chance to do any more running here since my first efforts...

I for one would be interested to see your replay, Simon. Will try and post my rubbish efforts over the next couple of days

How about a race immediately after the GP on Sunday, like last time?

Cheers,

Christian

[This message has been edited by Christian_Driver (edited 22 May 2001).]

kernel

I'm up for a race after the TV coverage finishes on Sunday. I will install Osring on my GPL server and ensure its working. Puts the pressure on to practice a bit as well

I hope some more of you will be able to make it this time!

kernel

SDB

Hi chaps..

it turned out I had actually done a 144.84 which I hadn't mentioned for some reason (it might be that it is not valid, but I've uploaded it anyway)...

so here is the 145:00 (just in-case)

Christian_Driver

OK - a bit more practice has netted a

kernel

Oh dear, seems my lack of practice is costing me here Best is a low 1:48 but I will practice again tomorrow (Sat)

As for Sunday, its the Indy 500 as well as the GP so racing between the two will have to be short and sweet. I don't have Sky so have bullied a friend into letting me watch it at his place. Still we will have an hour if everyone turns up straight after the ITV coverage.

kernel