But it's not about $5, it's about clear communication of relevant information.
At first it looked as if race 3 of the BTCC was going to be a stop-start mess all the way, but oh boy did it deliver in the end 
This is why we can't have nice thi- oh wait.
Had been waiting for the download link for the stress test client most of the day, finally found this. Could have been communicated sooner and more clearly.
Didn't find an AW thread with a quick search, so I'll plug this here instead.
http://aw.my.com/us/news/general/introducing-public-stress-test
http://aw.my.com/us/news/general/introducing-public-stress-test
It seems my stats have last updated on the 8th of May 2014 (http://www.noobmeter.com/player/eu/30xyzzy), sounds about right. Was still a scrub, though improving. Got tired of playing badly, and quit. For some reason I still have it installed, keep it updated and login every now and then to gawk at new tanks. :|
To be honest, wifi and a MIDI loopback driver don't work which is annoying, but I'm not planning on going back to Windows 7 anymore. :S I'd say that check for drivers before upgrading, and do it if they exist.
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A race of fails and missed opportunities.
Lotuses hit each other, McLarens hit each other, Mercedes threw away a front row start, Williams threw away a 1-2 for a 4-5, and somehow Räi managed to find a way of losing to Vettel again. -.-
Lotuses hit each other, McLarens hit each other, Mercedes threw away a front row start, Williams threw away a 1-2 for a 4-5, and somehow Räi managed to find a way of losing to Vettel again. -.-
Nissan will win every category.
The blue båt I guess. .
.Super hard tyres only, ones that last the race. No refuelling, mandate a fuel flow restriction to govern the maximum amount of fuel used per race. Then mandate the minimum amount of fuel at the start of a GP to be way more than it takes to complete the race at the restricted rate of fuel consumption. Standardised ECUs etc. to prevent intentionally burning off the excess fuel in a flash. Boom. No more saving tyres, no more saving fuel, no more boring pit stops. Perfect formula (pun intended).
Apart from the techniques of saving energy/fuel, I agree with pretty much none of that 
Formulae, which doesn't use combustion engines is centered entirely around energy conservation in races. The hybrid technology used by the current crop of LMP1s is very cool, however.
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Speed
I'm not so sure I agree with the track argument. Yes, of course its true that eventually as speed increases the tracks will run out of run-offs. Tracks can be modified, re-design, built differently to suit new safety requirements. I would like to see faster straight line speeds, but not much faster cornering speeds, I guess (see: physical challenge).
Tyres
Imo they need to be a looot harder. Max one change per race, maybe even none. Small flatspots would be less costly, drivers could push for longer. Bring back refuelling to keep pit stops and strategy, come up with some way of minimising danger of fire. Deadman's handles, bottles instead of massive, high-pressure rigs.
Physical challenge
Tbh, tying in with the speed and aero sections, I suspect that we'll reach the limits of human endurance before track safety. Tracks and cars can be design to be safer, humans cannot. At some point with tyres made of superglue, ground effect, over-body aero and ridiculous speeds, the Gs will become too much to handle. Also, I have no problem with F1 not requiring the most fit people on earth. Aero could be increased if harder tyres were to be used, as a way of balancing things out.
Aerodynamics
DRS should be free to use at any time by any driver, if there isn't a specific reason that makes its use excessively dangerous. I.e., disabled during safety car periods, in yellow zones and in the rain. Otherwise it's game on. The time difference based rule is a disgustingly artificial way of hiding more fundamental issues with F1 aero. Bring back ground effect but dictate rules in such a way that they can't cause complete bottoming out and loss of control. Consider Indycar style aero elements around (read:in front of) tyres, makes a significant difference. Look into possibility of reducing turbulent air caused by the rear aero elements so that cars can find it easier to follow closer. Similarly, if there are ways to direct the airflow downwards to reduce water spray in the rain, that would be something to work on.
Aesthetics
Improvements are a bonus, not a big one for me although wider rear wings and slightly narrower front wings I'd not mind at all.
I'm not so sure I agree with the track argument. Yes, of course its true that eventually as speed increases the tracks will run out of run-offs. Tracks can be modified, re-design, built differently to suit new safety requirements. I would like to see faster straight line speeds, but not much faster cornering speeds, I guess (see: physical challenge).
Tyres
Imo they need to be a looot harder. Max one change per race, maybe even none. Small flatspots would be less costly, drivers could push for longer. Bring back refuelling to keep pit stops and strategy, come up with some way of minimising danger of fire. Deadman's handles, bottles instead of massive, high-pressure rigs.
Physical challenge
Tbh, tying in with the speed and aero sections, I suspect that we'll reach the limits of human endurance before track safety. Tracks and cars can be design to be safer, humans cannot. At some point with tyres made of superglue, ground effect, over-body aero and ridiculous speeds, the Gs will become too much to handle. Also, I have no problem with F1 not requiring the most fit people on earth. Aero could be increased if harder tyres were to be used, as a way of balancing things out.
Aerodynamics
DRS should be free to use at any time by any driver, if there isn't a specific reason that makes its use excessively dangerous. I.e., disabled during safety car periods, in yellow zones and in the rain. Otherwise it's game on. The time difference based rule is a disgustingly artificial way of hiding more fundamental issues with F1 aero. Bring back ground effect but dictate rules in such a way that they can't cause complete bottoming out and loss of control. Consider Indycar style aero elements around (read:in front of) tyres, makes a significant difference. Look into possibility of reducing turbulent air caused by the rear aero elements so that cars can find it easier to follow closer. Similarly, if there are ways to direct the airflow downwards to reduce water spray in the rain, that would be something to work on.
Aesthetics
Improvements are a bonus, not a big one for me although wider rear wings and slightly narrower front wings I'd not mind at all.
Full on-board lap of Nordschleife with Seb Löb in the WTCC Shitroen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGFdZM2vGNs&hd=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGFdZM2vGNs&hd=1
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Tried the Mini in Monte Carlo and the Fulvia in Greece. Liked the Mini, no problims there. The Lancia seems to have a mind of its own :-\
Should work by plugging it in but if it doesn't, install the latest official Microsoft drivers for it. My DualShock 3 pad appears as an Xbox controller in Windows and works well in many games.
http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/controller-pc-compatibility
http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/controller-pc-compatibility
Been watching this for a while now on Twitch. Not a super hardcore sim, but looks to handle well enough to suspend disbelief. Haven't a wheel, and I doubt it would be amazing with keyboard (+ mouse?). Pad purchase might be incoming.
Default setup handles |----------| <-- that much (not to scale) better now. Feels like a fun car ^^. Edit 3: LX8 + old track + Trento. If you feel nothing you are dead inside.
Edit: I had a quick go at Val Club for comparison from yesterday and a setup emerged.
Edit 2: Tiny change to gear ratio and front toe in setup.
Edit: I had a quick go at Val Club for comparison from yesterday and a setup emerged.
Edit 2: Tiny change to gear ratio and front toe in setup.
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