Funny you should say that...
EDIT: The car in the video sounded liked it was choking for some reason, especially turning left under the bridge. Also in the end it sounded like there was some terminal damage somewhere - maybe a new advanced version of LFS?
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LFS roadcars are stock, there's no caster adjustment in them like there isn't on most of the cars you buy in real life. Sure you can fit parts that allow wider range for camber adjust & caster adjust, but there aren't such things on stock cars. In this way S1 was unrealistic with too wide a variety of setup options.
I'd imagine the XRR would be ideal for drifting setup wise, since it's a racecar. The fact that it's close in engine specs to what you see in D1 should make it even better. The only thing is that slicks, even in this seemingly slippery state of tyre physics are hard to drift with. Although I guess the tyres used for example in D1 aren't that low on grip either but then again they aren't slicks either.
EDIT: Hmm hehe. 24° steering lock isn't much so I guess the XRR isn't an option either.
I'd imagine the XRR would be ideal for drifting setup wise, since it's a racecar. The fact that it's close in engine specs to what you see in D1 should make it even better. The only thing is that slicks, even in this seemingly slippery state of tyre physics are hard to drift with. Although I guess the tyres used for example in D1 aren't that low on grip either but then again they aren't slicks either.
EDIT: Hmm hehe. 24° steering lock isn't much so I guess the XRR isn't an option either.
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There's the LFSW icon 
in your details when you post, that displays each racer's online stats in LFSW (www.lfsworld.net)
From there it's easy to click the 'S2 Hotlaps' icon on the virtual desktop, then go to 'Racer details' tab and type in your username. It then shows you this: http://www.lfsworld.net/?win=h ... ails&racer=Gentlefoot = your uploaded hotlaps.
in your details when you post, that displays each racer's online stats in LFSW (www.lfsworld.net)From there it's easy to click the 'S2 Hotlaps' icon on the virtual desktop, then go to 'Racer details' tab and type in your username. It then shows you this: http://www.lfsworld.net/?win=h ... ails&racer=Gentlefoot = your uploaded hotlaps.
Recirculating BOVs/bypass valves don't dump the air to atmosphere but back to the system, if there's a marginal difference in engine power output and response between them and atmospheric BOVs/blow off valves it's right there. For a short period of time after opening the throttle the recirculating version has more air flowing into the engine = more power. Other reasons for using recirculating type of BOV is that they are less noisy and don't mess up airflow metering (mixture).
Besides, a bypass valve can be audible as well if you want, just remove any unnecessary intake scoops and resonators etc. But the sound doesn't bring any performance gain
Besides, a bypass valve can be audible as well if you want, just remove any unnecessary intake scoops and resonators etc. But the sound doesn't bring any performance gain
For what it's worth:
9800 Pro 128MB
2500+ Barton
1GB RAM
Windows 2k SP4
5.13 was ~20fps slower than 5.8 I'm using now, noticed this during LFS benchmarking with the max cfg. Didn't try anything else back then, disabling mirrors etc. Interestingly enough, the LFS menu had also some lag when using the new drivers.
9800 Pro 128MB
2500+ Barton
1GB RAM
Windows 2k SP4
5.13 was ~20fps slower than 5.8 I'm using now, noticed this during LFS benchmarking with the max cfg. Didn't try anything else back then, disabling mirrors etc. Interestingly enough, the LFS menu had also some lag when using the new drivers.
Thanks, your UFR thingie is where I got the idea from
I guess XRT and FXO had their 6th gears removed in attempt to make the TBO class more balanced (and more realistic if you want). Now the RB4 is closer in theory, but I think it's the drivetrain loss that makes it so slow compared to it's 2WD rivals. Giving one more gear (or more power 
) to RB4 could help a bit.
) to RB4 could help a bit.Download a few replays from LFSW and focus on the 2nd sector of Aston GP. It's the part where people make or lose time.
Both the XRR and FZR can behave well (and be somewhat quick) on varying setups, so I'd say it's more about making the most of your current setup by learning to drive it fast than seeking the best setup.
FZR is easy to drive, especially if you have some rear toe in. Depending on the type of set it can almost be too understeering when accelerating. Experiment with clutch pack lsd to help mid-corner behaviour. Flatshifting doesn't damage the engine in FZR
XRR is a bit harder to drive, and hard to drive fast. The turbo lag makes it tricky and the rear really steps out quickly when you're accelerating out of a bumpy corner. I've always braked a bit early with XRR to get on the throttle well in time to have as much as boost (and speed, of course) as possible out of a corner. Your laptimes improve if you flatshift, but it damages the engine quite quickly.
Like all the cars, making the most of the available power requires very good throttle control. Smooth throttle regulation is good, weight transfer is less severe then.
Both the XRR and FZR can behave well (and be somewhat quick) on varying setups, so I'd say it's more about making the most of your current setup by learning to drive it fast than seeking the best setup.
FZR is easy to drive, especially if you have some rear toe in. Depending on the type of set it can almost be too understeering when accelerating. Experiment with clutch pack lsd to help mid-corner behaviour. Flatshifting doesn't damage the engine in FZR
XRR is a bit harder to drive, and hard to drive fast. The turbo lag makes it tricky and the rear really steps out quickly when you're accelerating out of a bumpy corner. I've always braked a bit early with XRR to get on the throttle well in time to have as much as boost (and speed, of course) as possible out of a corner. Your laptimes improve if you flatshift, but it damages the engine quite quickly.
Like all the cars, making the most of the available power requires very good throttle control. Smooth throttle regulation is good, weight transfer is less severe then.
In real life they don't use magical tyre compounds that endure the huge amount of stress lap after lap. There's no reason why there should be a special super compound (or a possibility to disable tyre wear & temps) in LFS.
With a license you get access to tracks that are fun to drift through, especially running in reverse direction. There's no need to make things for people who wont buy a license.
With a license you get access to tracks that are fun to drift through, especially running in reverse direction. There's no need to make things for people who wont buy a license.
Older than the first public version of cmx viewer.
But the skins do look alike (without actually superimposing the skins they still look very similar), dunno what's going on. Someone has some explaining to do
Like Rudi said, devs aren't to blame. They have people making skins, saving them time to do more important things.
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Nice review 
The fact that LFS is still in alpha doesn't change a thing. If a game is available, it's also available for reviewing. Since people are playing LFS why shouldn't reviewers write about it?
LFS is incomplete, yes. But how would a reviewer know what there is to come in the future? How could he write about something that isn't there yet, or even let the things to come affect the score he gives for the game in the state it is at the moment?
I like LFS, I hardly play anything else. It is very good (IMO) but it can (should?) be a lot better.
The fact that LFS is still in alpha doesn't change a thing. If a game is available, it's also available for reviewing. Since people are playing LFS why shouldn't reviewers write about it?
LFS is incomplete, yes. But how would a reviewer know what there is to come in the future? How could he write about something that isn't there yet, or even let the things to come affect the score he gives for the game in the state it is at the moment?
I like LFS, I hardly play anything else. It is very good (IMO) but it can (should?) be a lot better.
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Reason : I AM SLOW, here and on the track
I'd quite like the opposite, ban all the guys who have their face in their avatar (especially the ones who post a lot and have their head tilted
)Girls are free to show their pictures though (I know tiny won't :shrug
Thanks, I had already forgotten that interview
Doesn't say much though, let's hope that there will eventually be more of the loose surface stuff too!
Doesn't say much though, let's hope that there will eventually be more of the loose surface stuff too!
I don't remember seeing anything official about a rally pack, still some people are talking about it like it's sure that there'll be one. LFS doesn't need a let down of any sort, especially one of this magnitude ("they said there'd be a rally addon but now there won't be such a thing boohoo"). Maybe I'm being overprotective, or have I simply missed something 
It shows the license status of your username, you can't change it by yourself other than buying the license(s). If you are licensed but with another username It'd be nice if you'd use the licensed one here as well.
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Reason : blah. got beaten :)
You would know, wouldn't you
IIRC the sound in the first vid is from Best Motoring video where they test the Mines R34 Skyline.. Sounds great, but it just isn't a racing car.
5cyl 4eva
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Reason : noticed a typo in there and actually bothered to edit it out!
You heard the lady.
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I'm using black Momo pedals. No probs so far
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And to continue, the reason for the clutch to intervene is most likely a too long 1st gear OR too little throttle (= not enough torque at the wheel in both cases). Either use a bit more throttle when starting or adjust the 1st gear.
Turbo Outrun (C64)
Test Drive (C64)
Stunt Car Racer (C64)
Grand Prix Circuit (C64)
F1GP
NFS (the SE version to be exact)
Indycar Racing 2
Viper Racing
LFS
Those are the ones that I've spend a lot of time with. That doesn't mean titles like GPL or NR2003 would suck - I just haven't driven them that much.
Oh yeah, I've played Quake and it's mods for quite a bit aswell
Test Drive (C64)
Stunt Car Racer (C64)
Grand Prix Circuit (C64)
F1GP
NFS (the SE version to be exact)
Indycar Racing 2
Viper Racing
LFS
Those are the ones that I've spend a lot of time with. That doesn't mean titles like GPL or NR2003 would suck - I just haven't driven them that much.
Oh yeah, I've played Quake and it's mods for quite a bit aswell
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