My LFS is unable to connect to the master server, however I can ping it.

To ping the server:

-press 'Windows' + R
-type 'cmd' , press 'enter'
-type 'ping master.liveforspeed.net' press enter

My returns are about 48ms

Quote from Rappa Z :

What type of plane are you in?

BAe Hawk

Quote from hrtburnout :

That picture confuses me

Pointing directly down over Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.

Here is Hornsea, East Yorkshire, England, more levelled off though.

When I was learning to drive the FOX I binned it and started doing HL's in the LX6. Get to a point where you are consitant with the LX6 around a certain circuit (I did BL1) then when you have improved alot and can do good laps repeatedly move back to the FOX.

If you are spinning when getting on the power coming out of a corner then you are trying to put too much weight onto the tyre. Try, slower in, faster out. When you are applying the power the steering should be slowly released, if this makes you go wide, then turn in earlier.

Chris

Hi,

Not sure if this is a problem with my setup or to do with the X10 patch.

I logged on last night and updated to X10. This morning I was racing, and as I always do my MSN runs in the background, I run LFS in full screen mode. Before when playing LFS if I got MSN messages they would sit there until full screen was de-selected or the program closed.

I have not changed any settings on MSN or my computer but now if I get an MSN message while racing it minimises the LFS window.

Is this a bug or is there something simple I can check?

Many thanks in advance

Chris

Great report Brider

It was great to be involved in the days. I was there all day friday too. TBH, I was on days today and yesterday and it was nice to get back to work to relax lol, even though my car broke down on the way back on friday night.

Still so glad I was involved in the days, I really enjoyed it.

Chris[ENG]

P.S Good to meet you too

I dont see why it matters when you pit on a forced pit race, so long as a pit is made. Before patch X you could make a pit on your last lap and finish the race in the pit lane which I did a few times as to not get held up in traffic.

I think the penalty within 2/3 laps would be a good idea though, then someone doesn't get in a race with someone who doesn't have a penalty for a whole race only to be disqualified or lose the position at the end.

There is some goodwill and good races on LFS, but there is also some very bad losers. I am not wanting to start an argument and I am not whining. This thread has been open now for 3 days, if it was a name and shame thread about crashers and bad sportsmanship then I imagine that it would be over 5 pages long by now if the mods didn't remove it.

Last night I was watching some racing on CD3 and saw a dodgy overtaking move, I directly questioned the racer as to why he did it, had a little argument then he gave the place back as it was an unfair move. Some people just need a little reminding of how the game should be played.

For me, if I go to make an overtake and contact is made which is my fault because I have not left the other racer enough room then the place will be given back, even if we both spin and it means losing 5 places, why should I finish in front of someone else when I don't deserve it because I cant overtake?

Keep up the good racing guys, and abuse people who cant race properly and fairly

Chris[ENG]

Hi all,

I have misplaced my AC adaptor for the above wheel, can anyone tell me either:

1) If they have one I could purchase from a broken wheel (UK 3-pin) or,

2) What the power and current requirements are.

Many thanks

Chris

not long at all now

Still going Danowat?

I have just changed my car, I will now be in a '99 T-reg red 106 GTi

Chris

Many thanks KMSpeed, I am now sorted and back online.

Chris

I cant see where to change the server port?

Quote from The Moose :

Blimey..that's a harsh reaction........sense of humour removal?

Sorry Moose, but there are so many accidents/fatalities there not always caused by driver/rider error but mud/oil etc on the circuit after a blind bend, which ex-muhle is.

sorry guys, I really dont think its funny at all. I am a regular visitor to the NS and find it disgusting that it has been posted on the internet.

The bend shown on the video is called Ex-Muhle which comes straight after Breidschied (a very quick bend), Ex-Muhle is a very tricky corner as it appears to be tight but goes very steeply uphill too. The bend is blind, and very fast. What this tool has done is nailed it, as he is too giddy and immature to even be on the Nordschleife and not being able to control the vehicle. Then he decides that he should now reverse to get out of the mud, which is not the best idea. He should of stopped the car, let his mate get out to warn others coming to the bend of the hazard, before pulling the car back onto the track and probably leaving mud/grass etc all over the already wet slippery blind bend.

/off rant

Chris

I do my best to stay safe on each lap.

What amazed me the first time I visited about the place was how different the weather can be at the same time in different places on the circuit. After about 10 laps I was starting to pick up pace a little and came round the bend, struggling to remember the name, where Niki Lauder crashed after Ex-Muhle, it was glorious sunshire on entry and the exit was covered in water which resulted in the car stepping rather sideways as I was carrying far too much speed for the conditions.

To me though this adds to the thrill, it is a challenge, every lap is different (conditions, traffic, other people, other talent). My most enjoyable laps which are memorable are the ones which are a little slower following a much slower car than my own but getting the lines right. There is a lot to learn out there, just not enough time to learn it.

Chris

Quote from danowat :

Hotel zur Burg, 200m from the GP track .

I'll pop over if I see you, likewise, pop over if you see me, if you bring your helmet I'll give you a pillion ride round there LMAO

Nice, we are staying at Bren's, www.slidersguesthouse.com . We are eating at the Pistenklaus thursday and monday night. Go a pic of your pocket rocket and I'll keep my eyes open?

Chris

Quote from danowat :

I'll keep an eye out for ya, what will you be driving?, I'll be on a Bronze Aprilia Falco, with UK plates on it, 53 plate

well please dont judge until you meet me.

I will be in a '91 Vauxhall Nova, however there isnt much left at factory spec, fully track prepped. It is bronze in colour, registration J2OXE. Pop over and say "Hi", if you bring your helmet over you could also get in the passenger seat

Chris

Where abouts are you staying out of interest?

I have been over to the ring loads of times. I really enjoy driving in Germany and Belgium. Previous ferry routes I have gone to Calais, Bologne and Zeebrugge. This time though I am going to Rotterdam, for a change.

Lane discipline in Germany and Belgium is much better than the UK, very rarely have I got stuck behind a car in an inappropriate lane.

Be very cautious filming on the Ring though as has been said.

I will be over that weekend, will be with a group with driversbriefing.com cars, hopefully we will bump into each other (not literally though).

Chris

do you already have accomodation booked? I usually go this weekend and it needs booking rather sharpish due to being the bank holiday.

Chris

I will be at the N/S that weekend. Loads of tracktime available :thumbs:

Chris

I am currently in this position however I do get some good races in the middle of the field. TBH the position I finish doesnt really matter to me, I am more interested in putting in consistent quick laps and bettering my PB.

You will find though that sometimes you can push it up into the top half easily just by keeping clean and consistent, when you are racing against someone usually you are going slower than your fast pace, the guys up at the front might be pushing too hard and give you the chance to get up there.

Stick with it and enjoy. I am (when my crap tiscali connection lets me of course).

Chris

just to add, I have been playing online today at a friends house with no connection problems at all. I have just disconnected my router and connected directly via USB Adsl modem and it still fails to connect and retrieve game lists and join games.

I would say it is the ISP. Will ring tommorrow.

Chris

I too am having the same problems. I was playing fine on Friday all day, stopped for some tea and after that I havnt been able to connect.
I have tried the Join2LFS and it just says waiting for game info, as it does if I try and join a game direct.

My ISP is Pipex - Homecall .

Gutting as I really want to race lol

Chris