xyber 1 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I know a guy that taught himself on the latest Gran Turismo and he said it pretty acurate Link to post Share on other sites
daleyboyVR6 6 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Ive got gt4 on a ps2 and apparently they spent three months going over the track getting it right, i think i'll be playing it a lot more soon......................and ive got one of those force feedback steering wheels, it is quite exciting without the danger of flying off into the scenery ruining your pride and joy................ :-p Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Forza 2 on 360 is a very good recreation even has some of the dips and undulations Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 this has probely already been asked but wot the score with hotels ??? we bookin up now or when we get there???? Link to post Share on other sites
daleyboyVR6 6 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 mmm still dont know whether to go for PS3 or the 360................... and the driver of the SR-8 was awesome he had some dangly bits the size of a small house............. :-p Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 The trouble with all these other consoles is most people will not all have the same. Some 360 some ps2 some ps3 etc. . .And yet we ALL have a PC :-) And they can all be linked together so we can race each other :-)We could make nights in the week to all get together and race the ring before we even get there ! LoL :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 this has probely already been asked but wot the score with hotels ??? we bookin up now or when we get there????Nige's answer is earlier in the thread, the links to the hotel are at the top of page 46 - you not camping then Tony ??? Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 this has probely already been asked but wot the score with hotels ??? we bookin up now or when we get there????Tony from page 46... last I heardhvr6 wrote ...TG - Did you hear back from the hotel yet?Yes, but they didn't offer a discount. But it's normal price isn't bad compared to UK hotels, E45 PPPN B&B.We can book now with them directly ( http://www.goldfass.de/htm/reserv.htm ) but then we would have different cancellation conditions than if we waited and booked using an internet engine ( http://www-eifel.tkn-rlp.de/show_hotel.asp?RG=IT&ID=95001186 ). My suggestion for making the hotel stay cheaper is to eat at one of the pizzerias between the 'Ring and the hotel and spending less time in the bar! Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Forza 2 on 360 is a very good recreation even has some of the dips and undulationsOOOhhhh cheers for that was just thinking which game to get next but my mind has now been made up !!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 20 WEEKS TO GO :-d :-d :-d can't belive the time is going so quickly !! Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurence 0 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Just treat it like a country lane you've never driven before' date=' and watch your mirrors and you'll be fine. It feels like a rollercoaster when you do it quickly though.Cheers,Andy[/quote']Was hoping to blag a lap with yourself or one of the other guys who have driven round it last year before I actually take my car round it - most people seem to suggest that is a good way to introduce yourself to the track !!!!No problem. I'll probably do a lap or two in the 330d, so you can jump in with me. It won't be a fast lap though, as I can't risk the car because I don't get paid if I can't drive to work. I'm planning to rent a track car for a day over there, so there's only one spare seat in that. I'd prefer passengers in my 330d to wear a helmet, and in a rental it will be mandatory (rollcage).Cheers,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurence 0 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I know a guy that taught himself on the latest Gran Turismo and he said it pretty acurateBollocks. You can't learn the track from a computer game. Having said that, you can learn which way the track goes from it. After 50 laps you'll know which direction the track goes, and you'll recognise the corners when you get there. After 100 laps, you'll be comfortable. Don't whatever you do think that you can learn braking points, entry speeds, turn in points or even apexes! I'll be doing another 100 laps on Forza Motorsport before we go to refresh my memory about which way I'm going. It's realistic to the point of you knowing where you are, and for that I think Forza is great. You can buy an original XBox and Forza Motorsport for less than £50. One thing you'll underestimate though is the height changes through the track. It really is very hilly!Cheers,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 What ya planning on renting ? :-)Gonna miss my lap in the beemer ! Suprised to see it go !Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurence 0 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 What ya planning on renting ? :-)Gonna miss my lap in the beemer ! Suprised to see it go !Mark.Actually, the buyer has dipped out, so I've still got it. It'll go by Easter though! I'm thinking about one of the 325s or an M3. Should be fun! It's less than £500 for a whole day in an E36 M3, or just £300 for an E36 325i. Bargain!Cheers,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 No problem. I'll probably do a lap or two in the 330d' date=' so you can jump in with me. It won't be a fast lap though, as I can't risk the car because I don't get paid if I can't drive to work. I'm planning to rent a track car for a day over there, so there's only one spare seat in that. I'd prefer passengers in my 330d to wear a helmet, and in a rental it will be mandatory (rollcage).Cheers,AndyCheers mate that sounds great not worried about it being fast would just be nice to actually have a look round it before tackling it in my car !! must remember to pack a helmet as well then. Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurence 0 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 No problem. I'll probably do a lap or two in the 330d' date=' so you can jump in with me. It won't be a fast lap though, as I can't risk the car because I don't get paid if I can't drive to work. I'm planning to rent a track car for a day over there, so there's only one spare seat in that. I'd prefer passengers in my 330d to wear a helmet, and in a rental it will be mandatory (rollcage).Cheers,AndyCheers mate that sounds great not worried about it being fast would just be nice to actually have a look round it before tackling it in my car !! must remember to pack a helmet as well then. A helmet is recommended, although none of us bothered last year. If you want passenger laps with people you don't know, most will want you to wear a helmet. Most people on the ringers forum will take you out for a lap or two...Cheers,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 A helmet is recommended' date=' although none of us bothered last year. If you want passenger laps with people you don't know, most will want you to wear a helmet. Most people on the ringers forum will take you out for a lap or two...Cheers,Andy[/quote']I was very pleased I took mine when I got the chance to go out with the legendary Ben Lovejoy last Easter :-D Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurence 0 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 A helmet is recommended' date=' although none of us bothered last year. If you want passenger laps with people you don't know, most will want you to wear a helmet. Most people on the ringers forum will take you out for a lap or two...Cheers,Andy[/quote']I was very pleased I took mine when I got the chance to go out with the legendary Ben Lovejoy last Easter :-DYou kept that quiet! You lucky git!Cheers,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 A helmet is recommended' date=' although none of us bothered last year. If you want passenger laps with people you don't know, most will want you to wear a helmet. Most people on the ringers forum will take you out for a lap or two...Cheers,Andy[/quote']I was very pleased I took mine when I got the chance to go out with the legendary Ben Lovejoy last Easter :-DYou kept that quiet! You lucky git!Cheers,AndyOh, I'd thought I'd mentioned it. In the Ring Haus' MK4 TDI whilst I was waiting for everyone to arrive on the Monday morning. I did get a mention, or two, in his Easter write up, although I'm down as being a Belgium biker and a flagger. A Belgian biker called Nigel asked for a paxlap' date=' so I took him out for one and then did a swap to take Anna out for the second. On the same lap, a Golf was sitting facing the wrong way on the approach to Hohe-Acht with the front-end missing. Again, everyone seemed ok, and it was already being flagged.[/quote'] Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Marks bringing his chipped E36 M3, though he's not been round before in the flesh Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurence 0 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 A helmet is recommended' date=' although none of us bothered last year. If you want passenger laps with people you don't know, most will want you to wear a helmet. Most people on the ringers forum will take you out for a lap or two...Cheers,Andy[/quote']I was very pleased I took mine when I got the chance to go out with the legendary Ben Lovejoy last Easter :-DYou kept that quiet! You lucky git!Cheers,AndyOh, I'd thought I'd mentioned it. In the Ring Haus' MK4 TDI whilst I was waiting for everyone to arrive on the Monday morning. I did get a mention, or two, in his Easter write up, although I'm down as being a Belgium biker and a flagger. A Belgian biker called Nigel asked for a paxlap' date=' so I took him out for one and then did a swap to take Anna out for the second. On the same lap, a Golf was sitting facing the wrong way on the approach to Hohe-Acht with the front-end missing. Again, everyone seemed ok, and it was already being flagged.[/quote']I wasn't there on the Monday, so that explains why I'd not heard. How could he think you were Belgian? You don't sound Belgian! How was the Ringhaus TDI? I'm probably going to get a rental at Easter, but I don't know whether to have one of the Rent Racecar cars or use something that Ringhaus have.Cheers,Andy Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I wasn't there on the Monday' date=' so that explains why I'd not heard. How could he think you were Belgian? You don't sound Belgian! How was the Ringhaus TDI? I'm probably going to get a rental at Easter, but I don't know whether to have one of the Rent Racecar cars or use something that Ringhaus have.Cheers,AndyHe openly admits to being crap with names/faces as he talks to so many people in a weekend.. The TDI seemed fast enough ;-) I quite fancy the Ringhaus' Polo. They make it sound like a gocart. ( and I'm a cheap skate ). Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 A Belgian biker called Nigel asked for a paxlap' date=' so I took him out for one and then did a swap to take Anna out for the second. [/quote']Is this you alter ego - by day a mild mannered goth called Nige and by night a fearless, ring riding Belgian biker called Nigel Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 A Belgian biker called Nigel asked for a paxlap' date=' so I took him out for one and then did a swap to take Anna out for the second. [/quote']Is this you alter ego - by day a mild mannered goth called Nige and by night a fearless, ring riding Belgian biker called Nigel Damn, you got me. I am the Ghostrider! Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Sounds like Nigel has found his Soul m8 in this Ben character ! :-)How many laps has he knocked up ?Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
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