I was testing the 8 out last night seeing just how well it revs out. I was pushing through 5th at around 8000rpm when I came to a small rise. As the 8 went over the rise the tail became very light. Too my horror just after the rise there was a slight bend. I gently turned the wheel to negotiate this bend but the rear end started to come out. I applied some gentle opposite lock but the tail has kicked the opposite way. The engine was absolutly screaming as the rear end has stepped out majorly.

The tyres were squeeling as the tail passed my nose. As the car had spun 180 I turned the wheels into the spin. At about 360 degrees with a good deal of the speed washed off and serious steering input I was abled to get the car to stop the spin and pull straight coming to a rest on some grass. 'Shit that was intense' was running through my mind. I cannot believe I was able to stop the 8 from hitting anything.

Sitting back in my seat I stopped doing anything for second to think about what just happened. As the excitement faded I decided to watch the preview. Damn I was lucky but the rx8 looked hot. I luv GT4. You have to get it, it is sensational!

Cheers

Hahaha, I pre-ordered and I'm waiting for the call from the store. Glad to hear it's finally here.

The Logitech Wheel is a must. :)

The Logitech Wheel is a must. :)

My son would like to know which logitech steering wheel it is and how many degrees does the wheel turn at maximum.

Boys will be boys :D

cheers
michael

The only wheel to buy is the Logitech Driving Force Pro! I posted on this wheel previously when I built "my sit in" simulator. It has 900 degrees of turn which is about 2.5 turnes lock to lock :)

Regards Daz

DAZ13B

My kids agree with you thanks this is going to cost me another $120.00 :D

cheers
michael

... I was pushing through 5th at around 8000rpm when I came to a small rise..... Okay... you got me... :o For a second I couldn't believe what was going through my mind, yeah you're gonna have some issue launching your car at over 200km/h!!... From now on I will read all your posts starting with the END.. :)

I drove Nurburgring of the Type S and go under 9 minutes.... it is very narrow.

I love the wheel but I think I will have to do a set up like DAZ-13B (I think it is him) :) !

I was worried at 8,000 RPM in 5th, but I still got sucked in. Good one.

Any one know how hard/difficult is it to adapt PC game port control to PS2?

I got a nice sit in sim, and I wonder if I should plug it into #1 son's PS2. Better still, I should take it to sco's and plug it into his absolutely f'ken huge widescreen HD projector.

Cheers,
Hymee.

I drove Nurburgring of the Type S and go under 9 minutes.... it is very narrow.

The ring is a great drive on GP Legends. Loved driving around it in the Brabham BT24.

9 minutes - that must be the north circuit?

Cheers,
Hymee.

north circuit?

it is in the arcade mode :)

I need to check my facts, but I think the GP circuit viz 1967 was about a 15 minute lap. But I could be wrong. I'm pretty sure there is a shorter course called the "Norshcliffe" or something that someone with German can correct me on, the means North Circuit.

These days you can pay a toll and do a lap in a real car :)

Cheers,
Hymee.

I think it is the same circult that Jeremy Clarkson trying to get his Jaguar under 10 minutes a lap.

He got 9 min 59 sec.

anyone find the wheel really heavy to turn, feels like im going on a work out when trying to do all those turns. expecially on a rally track

No Strato blue 8's. Doh!!!!

Just incase you are interested this is a pretty complete listing of all the cars available in GT4

http://www.gtplanet.net/gt4/car_list/get_cars.php

Speaking of Logitech steering wheels can someone check the transformer on theirs and tell me what the output is. I'm assuming its 12v but how many milliamps?

I have lost mine and need to get a new one. It sux playing without the force feedback.

I wonder if I should plug it into #1 son's PS2.
I use this http://www.usbgear.com/computer_cable_details.cfm?sku=ijoy1&cats=106&catid=626%2C106

Andrew

Andrew,

Thanks for the tip!! http://www.hymee.com/smilies/sm_pray.gif

Cheers,
Hymee.

Err...

I need to go from a PC Game port device and plug it into a PlayStation 2

Cheers,
Hymee.

Ah ah ah ah. You got me!

I bought GT4 on Saturday and tried it half an hour yesterday. On the RX8 only of course. I'll need some more practise before I can get any results.

I bought the PS2 last november and haven't touched it since then, waiting for GT4.

F

I'm going to buy a PS2 real soon just for GT4. Can I use my USB Momo steering wheel on a PS2 or do I need some sort of adaptor?

Sorry for the ignorance, but I have no idea what the PS2's controller inputs look like.

I did a little research, and the signals are completely different. :(

The PS2 seems to use more like a serial communications protocol. The PC Game port is more like an A/D converter. That would mean you would need an adaptor to do the A/D conversersion from your PC based controller, then output the serial messages to the PS2.

Cheers,
Hymee.

I did a little research, and the signals are completely different. :(

The PS2 seems to use more like a serial communications protocol. The PC Game port is more like an A/D converter. That would mean you would need an adaptor to do the A/D conversersion from your PC based controller, then output the serial messages to the PS2.

Cheers,
Hymee.
Soooo Close .... Sorry, I misunderstood you... I found going the other way (PS2 controls on the PC/XBox) http://www.gmb-online.nl/main.asp?mode=item&N=3081

Andrew

Speaking of Logitech steering wheels can someone check the transformer on theirs and tell me what the output is. I'm assuming its 12v but how many milliamps?

I have lost mine and need to get a new one. It sux playing without the force feedback.


Anyone? Anyone?

Good post! Had me sucked in beautifully there for a while. :D

Alas, I have no Playstation to run GT4. :(

Can anybody recommend anything similar that's worth playing on the PC please?

I do still have a steering wheel packed away in a box somewhere, unused since a minor obsession with Grand Prix Legends, Colin MacRae 2 and NFS Porsche a few years back.

Anybody know of any recent worthwhile PC racers, or is there nothing much to compare with GT4?

..... nothing compare with GT4 I will say.

Played so far without my own GT3 credits. But I will transfer some of the credit today and buy an RX-8, an EVO and a GTR... apparently you can transfer a large sum of money I won from winning through the prologue of GT 4 into GT3 and now can grab the money from the memory card - if it still working to the GT 4.

24V 0.75a

Andrew

You probably need something like this then. I have one for my spot welder.

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/42367d610cc469f8273fc0a87f9c075a/Product/View/M9636

Cheers,
Hymee.

Dont get me wrong, I am an electrical dunce...wont 1500a be to much?

Andrew

No, 1500 milliamps is available current at the rated voltage. If you only need 750 milliamps, then you're sweet.

Thanks guys. I am looking forward to using the wheel. Its kinda hard with the controller. Seems like some left foot braking is required to corner quickly.

Taka you can transfer 100,000 credits from GT3. Should be able to buy yourself an 8 and maybe even a series 8 RX7 with that.

THat is what I read but have not had a chance to play since I brought the game :mad: Stupid work, I am always too tired after hours. 2 stiff bodies today too :o. Thursday I am going over to the 'Mez. Friday I am looking after the baby AHhhhhhh :eek:

Speaking of Logitech steering wheels can someone check the transformer on theirs and tell me what the output is. I'm assuming its 12v but how many milliamps?

I have lost mine and need to get a new one. It sux playing without the force feedback.


I have 2 Logitech steering wheels

My current "Driving Force Pro" has an ac adaptor rated at 24V - 0.75A

the other one is a little hard to find at the moment.... :o

hope this helps regards Daz

Hey guys...been tracking your convos for a while now ...here and on Aussie site....but just
had to join up to hit on this thread.

Waiting for my winning blue leather pack since january, apparently fire in warehouse in japan.

Anyway great post ILIV...had me going.

V8 supercars 2 is the best ive played on PC, old grand prix legends fan, nfs underground
1 & 2 are pretty good.

Ive heard GT4 is so good Im very tempted...even though i hate the graphics compared to PC

Had to play it tonight.

Transferred 100000 credit! :eek:
Now I have a supercharged RX-8 pumping 400+kW :eek:

Hi Boris. Welcome!!

GPL Rocked! Unfortunately I haven't had much time to play many since them.

Cheers,
Hymee.