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Tarheel Dan Here
By: Tarheel Dan Date: February 19, 2017, 5:19 pm
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Introducing myself.
Trying to develop skills. Want to race real people, but I'm
afraid I'd be unsafe.
Kind of flailing, trying to decide where to focus my efforts.
I'm partial to rf2, because "everybody" says it's the most
realistic, but it has its drawbacks, which I won't repeat here.
I was led to this site, due to the fact that there are mods, if
I understand correctly, specifically designed for competition in
this league/club.
HTML https://www.unitedracingdesign.net/rfactor-2
Am I understanding this correctly?
Anyway, if someone could explain things to me a bit, and suggest
cars to drive, and tracks to learn, I'd be grateful.
Thanks,
Tarheel Dan
P.S. Just like with any hobby, trying to read the right things
on the internet is like drinking from a fire hose. Any
recommendations to point me in the right direction for learning
by reading, would be appreciated.
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Re: Tarheel Dan Here
By: Chad Brown Date: February 19, 2017, 5:39 pm
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Hi Dan,
Where to begin?
What is your current level of skill in Driving sims? What have
you driven before? What kind of hardware have you got? (Wheel?,
Controller? Keyboard and mouse?)
With regard to URD content, it is worth every penny you pay for
it. It currently is the only payware I am aware of. I would
start with their EGT content. The T5 is no longer being
developed but the EGT and PX content is still under development
and gets periodic updates.
We use the APEX mod content. It is very good for GT3 content and
we probably will stick with it since not everyone has EGT and
the Simtek Mod has some questionable origins. But if you dont
have any personal hangups with possibly swiped content then they
are a fine group of cars as well.
Take your pick of tracks. Any of the tracks we have used in this
series are available from my dropbox account. Each track is
linked in the races information page.
I am sure a better list can be posted by one of our seasoned
drivers and posters.
In the end I would suggest trying all of the content you can
come across. Yoiu will find the mods and tracks you enjoy right
off the bat. Once you have discovered the mods you enjoy you can
develop your driving style based on the cars you like (BTCC,
GT3, F!, Stock Car, Etc.)
Good luck with your sim racing career. Ask any more questions
you can think of. We are here to assist. Also feel free to join
our weekly race server (VRC GT3 Series) to post some laps and
times. See how you measure up to experienced and not so
experienced drivers.
~Chad
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Re: Tarheel Dan Here
By: Tarheel Dan Date: February 19, 2017, 6:22 pm
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My setup is a good one. i7-3960, 16GB RAM, dual GTX1070, triple
1080p.
Thrustmaster T500RS wheel. Fanatec CSR Elite pedals. Fanatec
Clubsport shifter.
I started out with Forza 4, but it took me several years of
stopping and starting to actually finish building my cockpit.
After that, there wasn't much online racing going on, and the
current gen consoles don't support triple screens, so I decided
to make the switch to PC.
I think at this point, I'm gravitating toward GT3 cars. Can't
decide whether I'm a Porsche or Ferrari guy.
I've downloaded the APEX mod, and will be trying that out
tonight.
You mentioned having tracks on your dropbox. I looked at your
profile, but i didn't see a link there. Would you mind sending?
Thanks,
Tarheel Dan
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Re: Tarheel Dan Here
By: Simon J Date: February 20, 2017, 1:39 am
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Hi and Welcome how you liking the 1070GTX just got mine and love
it.
Join our server and have a play then you have the tracks and
cars to practice too :)
Like you I was a bit nervous on my first races i just hung back
a bit on first corner.
My first race was Silverstone in the rain so a feat in its self
lol.
Don't be put off by the lap times we got some insanely fast guys
with us.
Look forward to seeing you on track :)
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Re: Tarheel Dan Here
By: Tig_green Date: February 20, 2017, 2:01 am
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Hi Tarheel Dan,
We have some links in here:
HTML http://vrc.createaforum.com/vrc-events/
Under each thread is a link to the track we raced on.
T500RS is a good wheel. You have a nice rig there.
I assume you have the Steam version of rf2... you get plenty of
good tracks to start with. 3PA tracks are 3rd party but they are
also good. There is rarely any really bad tracks floating around
anymore. We always use quality content on our servers.
With Apex mod it's good to remember that default setup isn't
usually any good. It can feel safe to drive, not always, but it
rarely is fast.
Jump on our server and you can at least see how your pace
compares to others.
See you on track!
-Matt
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Re: Tarheel Dan Here
By: Tarheel Dan Date: February 20, 2017, 10:44 am
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Car setup has always frustrated me. It's not that I don't have
comprehension of the adjustments, and what they are supposed to
do, it's that it isn't fun for me, and takes so much time. I
just like to drive.
In the world of competition, setups are like secret sauce, so
the aren't widely available. Unless someone can tell me
otherwise?
Any pointers on the APEX setups? Specifically, Porsche?
Tarheel Dan
P.S. Should this conversation continue as it is, with me posing
newbie questions, or should I start threads elsewhere?
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Re: Tarheel Dan Here
By: CUPP Cakes Date: February 20, 2017, 10:58 am
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Hey, Dan, welcome to the VRC.
I think the setups are an important aspect of this style of
racing. The series is quite cool in that you stay with the same
car and really learn how to set it up for the quickest lap or
laps on any particular track. Come up with a method during
practice to dial in the car; the more you do this the faster the
process will come.
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Re: Tarheel Dan Here
By: Chad Brown Date: February 20, 2017, 11:00 am
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Keep asking. I may move the thread eventually. I'll see where
this goes.
Setups? I am not good at them either. But I accept my lack of
knowledge and try my best. I am not into racing to try and take
first place. I don't have that kind of talent or time. I race
for the enjoyment of competing with drivers of my own skill
level. or at least with drivers around me (Typically trying to
get past me)
But luckily there are guys here who are more knowledgeable about
setups and such. If you see one on the server and ask they will
usually give you the set they are working on.
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Re: Tarheel Dan Here
By: Tarheel Dan Date: February 20, 2017, 2:18 pm
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What do I have to do to drive laps on the server to post times?
Do I need to register here:
HTML http://virtualracingchampionship.liveracers.com/Account/Register
If so, what should I do about the "Domain" field on the form?
Separate question:
Does the server run the APEX mod exclusively? Before finding
this group, I had been trying out the EnduRacers mod. Have only
tried the Flat 6. It was fun, and the skins are pretty, both
outside, and in the cockpit. APEX not as pretty, but if I really
want pretty, I can go to another sim title.
What led me here, though, was mention of this group in
association with the URD mods, which I have purchased, but not
yet driven. Do you guys ever run these?
That's all for now.
Thanks,
Tarheel Dan
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Re: Tarheel Dan Here
By: Marketcrash16 Date: February 20, 2017, 2:49 pm
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[quote author=Tarheel Dan link=topic=110.msg1490#msg1490
date=1487621935]
What do I have to do to drive laps on the server to post times?
Do I need to register here:
HTML http://virtualracingchampionship.liveracers.com/Account/Register
If so, what should I do about the "Domain" field on the form?
Separate question:
Does the server run the APEX mod exclusively? Before finding
this group, I had been trying out the EnduRacers mod. Have only
tried the Flat 6. It was fun, and the skins are pretty, both
outside, and in the cockpit. APEX not as pretty, but if I really
want pretty, I can go to another sim title.
What led me here, though, was mention of this group in
association with the URD mods, which I have purchased, but not
yet driven. Do you guys ever run these?
That's all for now.
Thanks,
Tarheel Dan
[/quote]
Hey! To run laps on the server just search for it in the online
lobby. it is not locked during the week. You can check the
server laptimes by clicki g on the Liveracer icon on the top
left of this screen.
As for URD, if I had my way we would use that mod because it is
excellent. I love how balanced it is, it has multiple tire
compounds, the aero to drag seems much more balanced, as does
car speed and the feel and look of the cars seem a bit better. I
like the Apex mod, but URD is superior in my opinion. I think
Rfactor 2 owners need to accept the new reality and that is:
paid content is here to stay so accept it.
Looking forward to seeing you on track!
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