[PC] iRacing

[Swarley]

I am now a member.

Uh oh.

What'd you get?

 

[Garrett67]

I paid the $89 for 2 years. I figured it was less than the normal one year and that way if I like it, I don't have to pay more next year.

I'm sure I'll like it.

 

[Swarley]

I want some videos, Garrett!

 

[jms493]

I would love to join Garrett...I could do nights. The weekends I spend most of my time with Sara and wife.

I would need a wheel though...ugh.

 

[PepperNY]

I paid the $89 for 2 years. I figured it was less than the normal one year and that way if I like it, I don't have to pay more next year.

I'm sure I'll like it.

I'm also curious about what you think and how much money you will have to spend just to do a series. I've come close to doing the 1 month to start but haven't been able to pull the trigger on it yet

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[Garrett67]

I will let you know. I won't be in any hurry to advance so it might take awhile. I'll probably play around with it this weekend after I get my wheel stand. I can mount it to my desk but I already have a flight yoke hooked up and its getting a bit cluttered with basically 2 wheels and 2 sets of pedals hooked up.

 

[Swarley]

Dammit, you guys lol. I'm officially in full-on hardcore 'figure out how to get a gaming PC' mode. I'm even considering going down to the street corner :shifty:. I MUST iRace with you guys.

 

[jms493]

Wheels are expensive...

 

[Swarley]

Wheels are expensive...

Look around on ebay for used ones. You could probably find a G27 for $200.

 

[jms493]

Yeah good idea. Is that the ideal wheel to have?

sent from my flip phone.

 

[Swarley]

Yeah good idea. Is that the ideal wheel to have?

sent from my flip phone.

It's not top of the line, but it's the most popular wheel out there and a lot of people love it. It's more than likely the best bang for your buck.

 

[Price]

Ideal for its price. You could check out the Fanatecs as well.

 

[Garrett67]

Look around on ebay for used ones. You could probably find a G27 for $200.

I already love this wheel. Feels great. I had to turn down the FF because it nearly threw me into jms's yard.

I can't wait to get my stand though because I really want to use the shifter. I'm using the paddle shifters right now but I want to drive the stick.

The G27 was $240 at NewEgg, which is where I got it. You can find refurbished ones for less and used ones on Ebay. I prefer to not have used stuff though, I like to know how many times its fallen, etc.

I will recover a few pennies by selling the MS wheel and a few games.

I can already see iRacing will be expensive.

If you guys join, just know that we can't host races ourselves without being charged. So, races will be public but also remember that you shouldn't have much bashing and banging since people pay alot of money to do this and you receive or lose reputation points based on your driving (which affects your licenses).


Also, the 50% off sale is still going and its for new members only, which is another reason why I selected 2 years.

 

[Swarley]

Miiiiiight pull the big trigger tonight. Just maybe.

So Garrett, are you looking at getting any content (besides the base package you get)?

 

[jms493]

this just sounds like a terrible idea...

 

[Garrett67]

I've been running on Laguna Seca and just started Okayama International Circuit and I must say, I'm quite impressed with the options, the graphics, everything. When I play Assetto Corsa and this, I get that feeling that I'm in a real car, on a real track. I mostly mean that in terms of physics but suppose since all of these tracks are laser scanned, I also mean visually.

This doesn't have AC graphics but I'd put it between GT6 and AC, I'm actually surprised. I like that you can practice in custom weather or real weather, I'm not sure all of what it models but like I said, the visuals are nice. I turned the graphics to max and there are settings for gpu memory limit and RAM limit, I maxed both of those since I have 4GB and 8GB respectively. I'm running at 84 FPS.

You're not penalized in any way when you test, only in Qualifying , racing and time trial I believe. I will say though that even though I have raced on Laguna Seca for at least 500 laps in my gaming life (probably more), I'm a little nervous about driving simply because of the penalty system. That sounds like a bad thing but actually, its fun and rewarding.

Now, I obviously haven't driven with other people yet and I want to get used to my wheel and the handling of the cars before I punish anyone with my driving but I'd say that if you have the PC and the money for a membership, you should try it.

Some people here know that I'm into flight sims, I have been doing that for 20+ years and I can feel that with this, Assetto Corsa and soon to be released Project Cars, my passion for sim racing is growing at an accelerated rate that is actually pushing the flying to the side.

Good times!

 

[Swarley]

this just sounds like a terrible idea...

A terrible idea that will probably be extremely fun for guys like us.

 

[Garrett67]

Miiiiiight pull the big trigger tonight. Just maybe.

So Garrett, are you looking at getting any content (besides the base package you get)?

In time, most definitely. I'm going to jump in. I just put about $430 in to this idea, so I'm committed.

 

[jms493]

A terrible idea that will probably be extremely fun for guys like us.

the problem is it really requires a wheel...so I am looking at possibly spending 180 on wheel and $15 on the game...$200?

fuck

 

[Swarley]

In time, most definitely. I'm going to jump in. I just put about $430 in to this idea, so I'm committed.

I think off the bat I want to get the BMW Z4 GT3.

We'll have to remember to keep everyone informed on possible content purchases so we can all drive together.