Online Racing Simulators!

[LennyLexus]

Does anyone else here use Live For Speed? I stumbled upon it a few months ago while researching GT5 (for the PS3), never thought of 'games' providing thrills similar to real life, but LFS was pretty impressive even if it doesnt use real cars or tracks, the physics and sense of realism is amazing. You have to do all the driving, no traction control, no abs and certainly not arcade crap (brake help, steer help etc).

I've also got myself a Logitech G25 and have put the whole set-up in my small dark (music) studio, the sense of immersion there is amazing, will be upgrade my setup to double 19" HD monitors and suitable graphics card (9800GT maybe), I would get the proper racing seat, but dont the have the space. This is a lot cheaper then getting an Pulsar and the insurance, fuel, repairs, mods, storage etc.

Other sims i've looked into

rFactor/GTR/M3 challenge (ISI engine), excellent that you can add real tracks/cars (including the offical Is-F addon by Lexus), but the physics seem to be lacking a bit, will probably buy it just for the IS-F, its only £20.

netKar, specs look/sound good (serious no nonsense racer), but its only open wheelers.

Will be interesting to see how Sim racing develops over the next few years, with rising fuel costs, technology advances etc.

PS just i've got all the kit doesnt mean i'm any good. I'm currently running 15% slower than world record times in the small FWD class (think Swift GTI).

[Ellz]

Ive played LFS quite a bit, pretty good game, the phyics are ok some are a little extreme but it probably one of the best out there for realism. I really want to get the G25 but feel i'll spend to much time on it and my car wont get done, so trying to concentrate on going racing for real :)

[WylieCoyote]

Computer games are ok, but they're no match for the real thing. Having said that, one cannot deny it's a lot more accessible than a real race track - and you don't have to remortgage the house just to buy some fuel!

[johnboy]

Have you tried Race Driver GRID, I have it on the PS3, and can be played online, its very realistic, with full damage.

[P4UL T]

Raz, check out AVForums.com, there are some amazing set-ups on there

[LennyLexus]

Ive played LFS quite a bit, pretty good game, the phyics are ok some are a little extreme but it probably one of the best out there for realism. I really want to get the G25 but feel i'll spend to much time on it and my car wont get done, so trying to concentrate on going racing for real :)

I dont think youve really had a go on LFs until u use a full wheel, G25 is only £150 these days;)

900° rotation leather wheel

full aluminium sports pedals

6 speed shifter+tiptronic,

what more do you need? a seat would be nice.

[P4UL T]

what more do you need? a seat would be nice.

Exactly why I have not brought the G25 yet, to get the most out of it you need a proper seat set-up and not a sofa or arm chair. I could get a play seat but they are a bit big to store and a pain to dismantle each time and i don't think the mrs would appreciate it stuck in the front room as much as I would.

[P4UL T]

This is what we realy want

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthrea...light=play+seat

[mus26c]

Have you tried Race Driver GRID, I have it on the PS3, and can be played online, its very realistic, with full damage.

I am playing GRID too (PC version), excellent game and realistic play... I love the flashback option comes handy most of the time

[mus26c]

Have you tried Race Driver GRID, I have it on the PS3, and can be played online, its very realistic, with full damage.

I am playing GRID too (PC version), excellent game and realistic play... I love the flashback option comes handy most of the time