We have now set the first tryout session for 5th June between 19.00 & 21.00 GMT...

Anyone interested should check our team forum for more info or by all means drop us a line (do people still say that or am I just showing my age again )

Hope to see you all soon

Hi All,

ICON Racing is now up and running...

We are about to start recruiting drivers and will be holding several tryout sessions in June. If you are interested in taking part or just want to know more information please go to:-

http://iconracing.do-forum.com ... -racing-tryouts-t9.htm#14

Hope to see you soon....

I'm not the most tech person, but i think you'll find that's the speed between your PC and Router, not your internet speed. If you go into your router admin, you'll be able to see your internet connection speed....

I've been experiencing some problems with what I think is frame rate (not completely sure, technical numpty) after track changes on CTRA. It only seems to effect on certain parts of the track eg on SO1 I usually get the problem between the last and first corner on each lap. However if I leave the server and rejoin problem solved, but this can be quite annoying especially when I come back to "Race is Full"

If anyone can help on this one it would be most appreciated....

Was on for a while last night, was great fun.... Just need to practice LX's a bit more now

CTRA 1 is a great server to learn some racing skills, you'll notice a lot better standard of driving... I'd start putting my pennies aside to get S2 as you get a huge selection of servers offering a variety of different combos to suit your taste.

Hope you enjoy and welcome

Maybe he's got "good handling" mixed up with "easy"???? The only way you can compare handling in any sim to real life is if you've driven in race conditions yourself. I take more from the comments of someone who actually races or has raced in real life than a teenager who has never driven a car or has just been sent their provisional by the DVLA.

Getting my nine year old into LFS, so training a new generation of LFSers for when my joints finally give up...

Get well soon

37 here and planning on playing for many more years to come.... Subject to eye sight, joint problems or organ failure.....

Thanks for all the feedback, all points taken and I must admit agreed... Perhaps my comments come from my lack of forum experience in general and understanding the true nature of what a forum provides to the community.

I find the family comment very true, with a close community comes disagreements, moaning etc and yes being put that way I can see how in fact that is quite healthy....

Quote from tristancliffe :

The community IS positive and constructive.

I agree, just think it's become a little masked by moaning.... This is just a recent thing i've noticed and suppose what i am trying to say is lets nip it in the bud....

Quote from danowat :

Why bother promoting something that the devs have clearly stated they don't want to promote untill it's "finished"?

I'm not suggesting we all go on a advertising campaign, just help people who want to get more involved. £24 can be a lot for some people, but if they see what a great community LFS really is and how good the racing is... It can only help

I'm not talking about persuading people, just helping people understand how good LFS and/or S2 are. Getting the community more positive and constructive.

I have become more and more concerned recently over the ever increasing moaning on the forum (before anyone says it yes this could be considered another moan). I have a great deal of respect for LFS and what the guys are creating.

A lot of you are very experienced LFSers and think it’s time for the community to get together and promote LFS. When I bought my S2, I did so because I wanted to experience all the great racing everyone was talking about. With the current negative attitude from most people what incentive or opinion are we giving the demo drivers on S2. I have read comments regarding declining on-line numbers, surely if the dedicated LFS community pulls together to promote how incredible LFS is and not focusing on minor issues we would see a greater number of demo racers purchasing S2.

I would also like to see people be made a bit more welcome and for the experienced LFSers to help make new drivers feel like part of the community. This again was the case not so long ago and can be nothing but positive for the community as a whole.

LFS in my opinion is by far the best racing sim out there. It provides incredible racing and I have always been amazed at the professional approach that a lot of the racing servers have given to the community. I would love to get some feedback on this and hopefully some positive ideas…. For example, would it be useful if a group got together to visit demo servers to help promote the benefits of S2 and maybe just help new drivers a little.

What we needs is good racing..... and hence good numbers.... If you don't like the chat, block during races.... Nobodies going to or should try and stop the younger generation being young. Focus on what LFS is about... RACING !!!!! and in my opinion it's the best racing available. LONG LIVE LFS.........

I think some drivers believe being fast makes you a good driver. Yes a fast driver can win a lot, but someone who can work there way through the field without the need to take everyone else out impresses me more than someone constantly setting the fastest lap.

For example a couple of nights ago on CTRA 1 a certain driver who was infact very fast, spent most of the night taking people out and them "ffs" ing them for getting in his way.... Fast, But poor driving

On the same night I had another driver behind me. He was clearly faster than me, but he didn't get silly and we had an amazingly fun race. (Yes he did pass me about a lap from the end).... Fast and excellent driving.....

In my opinion it takes more skill to have close racing without contact than it does to set fast lap times.....

Not made any more, this is closest they currently do, mine also has led shift lights....

http://www.interactiveracing.com/Steering_Wheels/QR_V2/

pedals exactly.....

http://www.interactiveracing.com/Pedals/Pro/

Sorry forgot to mention, I use a laptop......

I've recently been given a BRD F1 sim wheel and pedals... I've some amazing things about them and can't wait to try it out. BUT it uses a game port connector which I don't have. I've been and brought a USB to Gameport convertor, but NO STEERING... I believe from some testing I've done that the wheel is fine and think that the convertor is not doing what I hoped for. Can anyone suggest a convertor or share issues they have had with BRD products that might help

Thanks for the responses ... Don't think it's the file name, using very non generic names.... Oh well will have to live with it and just keep enjoying the race

No not found anything.... will keep looking though

I've have recently been seeing a number of people driving with my personal skins complete with my "Pantera70 logo" on them. I haven't posted them anywhere, so could someone tell me how they are getting hold of them. I am happy to help the community and design skins for anyone who asks nicely, but taking without asking!!!!!!!

This is my FXR, but use the same scheme on all cars....

Last edited by Pantera70, Wed 21 May 2008, 13:26.

I'm fairly new to LFS, been at it for about 3 weeks now. My times are getting better by the day, but I'm not quite there, especially on corner entry. I have been rear ended so many times by drivers who think that being able to lap 2 seconds quicker means they should be treated as some kind of VIP.

The other thing that is starting to P*** me off, is those who run wide on a corner and give me a shot down the straights.... Instead of allowing room and excepting the fact that they run wide and have lost a place because of it, elect to run me of the road or wait until I'm almost past and then knock my rear end out, usually sending both of us into a spin.....