Xbox 360 Rollcall for Forza4

FPenvy · 10-11-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfDog

I actually live in Colorado just up in the hills from Denver. I also loved NFS series but found them a bit too "arcade". Also at heart, I'm a driver (not a racer or track rat) so I think Horizon is going to be spot on for me.

I just spent 100 bucks or so at best buy for a cheap mad cat 2 wheel and pedals and really like am enjoying the increased control and more natural control style. I'm tempted to spend a few hundred bucks on a good dim level wheel and some pedals. The paddle shifter is fine for my purposes and I think a manual shifter and clutch would require a dedicated stand up cockpit setup to work.

The wheel has defiantly made it easier for a Xbox racing noob to turn better laps. My feet just "know" how to feather the throttle better than my fingers and forget about trying to manual shift on the controller. With the wheel I don't even think about shifting it just comes naturally.

In other words. I'm loving it all and am amped about horizon.

i actually was half tempted to start searching for like legit racing setup for xbox like steering wheel with paddles, pedals, and everything but knowing me i'd have $500 in it without trying lol

i usually am a monster at racing games but never got into forza 4 too much. i'll probably buy horizon since like i said earlier its a cross between forza nad NFS it feels like.

SurfDog · 10-11-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

i actually was half tempted to start searching for like legit racing setup for xbox like steering wheel with paddles, pedals, and everything but knowing me i'd have $500 in it without trying lol

i usually am a monster at racing games but never got into forza 4 too much. i'll probably buy horizon since like i said earlier its a cross between forza nad NFS it feels like.

500 bucks for a good sim setup is about right (I did some prelim research) 250-300 for wheel 100 for pedals 50 for shifter (optional) 300 for a good frame with seat to bolt it all too... (I assume you have video and audio setup already)

1-2000 bucks will get you state of the art sim setup. 300-600 will get you excellent (all metal) force feed back club level setup. 100 gets you the Mad Cat setup that I bought which is not force feedback but good and durable and has included shifter and plastic but functional pedals (no clutch pedal)

Check this as an awesome look at the possible!!!!
Force Dynamics 301 Racing Simulator - YouTube

I wish i had more time to obsess about this stuff. we live in a magic age!!!

Imtired · 10-11-2012, 05:52 PM

i thought the horizon demo was okay. I'm just not sure on the online mechanics.
I hope i can play with just my friends so i can avoid children doing donuts and trying to crash into everyone...that's only fun for so long.

Here's a funny sort-of-related jalopnik article
No One Gives A F*ck How Fast You Are In Gran Forzarismo

SurfDog · 10-11-2012, 06:01 PM

here is inexpensive option like mine
Wireless Racing Wheel for Xbox 360® - GameShark® Store

and a review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a3mb...=ULX2N98Fx5Oec

SurfDog · 10-11-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

i actually was half tempted to start searching for like legit racing setup for xbox like steering wheel with paddles, pedals, and everything but knowing me i'd have $500 in it without trying lol

i usually am a monster at racing games but never got into forza 4 too much. i'll probably buy horizon since like i said earlier its a cross between forza nad NFS it feels like.

Here is a Xbox wheel buyers guide I found helpful:
Forza Motorsport 4 Wheel Buyers Guide - YouTube

SurfDog · 10-11-2012, 06:23 PM

If I were a bit more serious here is what i would probably buy:
http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/10/10...wheel-overview

Mt Tam I am · 10-15-2012, 05:42 PM

So yesterday I went out and bought an X box 360 with a wireless wheel, and Forza 4. I should have bought a hard drive so I could install the game.

I simply went to Game Stop and said what I wanted and they first asked who this would be for. When I said for me they looked shocked,(They thoght it was for my son or grandkid. Then let me assemble what you want, was his reply.

He'd already asked about wi fi and told him I do not want that. Apparently I bought an older box but the whole deal was $216 taxed.

I talked to a couple younger folks today and they are jealous of me. This is what sucks about life. I don't even like it that much. If at all. I am doing this like going to school to learn various tracks. Fun has yet to be had. Granted I've played 20-30 minutes total.

phelan · 10-15-2012, 05:47 PM

XBL Gamertag: ShadowHawk 22

I'm rarely on though.

shadoquad · 10-15-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

So yesterday I went out and bought an X box 360 with a wireless wheel, and Forza 4. I should have bought a hard drive so I could install the game.

I simply went to Game Stop and said what I wanted and they first asked who this would be for. When I said for me they looked shocked,(They thoght it was for my son or grandkid. Then let me assemble what you want, was his reply.

He'd already asked about wi fi and told him I do not want that. Apparently I bought an older box but the whole deal was $216 taxed.

I talked to a couple younger folks today and they are jealous of me. This is what sucks about life. I don't even like it that much. If at all. I am doing this like going to school to learn various tracks. Fun has yet to be had. Granted I've played 20-30 minutes total.

Real tracks are obviously more fun, although video games give you the chance for epic dikkishness with no real consequences.

But yeah, there's no G-forces, nothing that really pulls you from your seating position.

phelan · 10-15-2012, 05:58 PM

^ correct. therefore, when you turn hard into a chicane, you must replicate the g-forces by doing a gangster lean in your char.

no exceptions.

shadoquad · 10-15-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

^ correct. therefore, when you turn hard into a chicane, you must replicate the g-forces by doing a gangster lean in your char.

no exceptions.

I've played racing games consistently since the first Gran Turismo first came out.

People have laughed at me leaning on the couch on more occasions than I can count.

SurfDog · 10-15-2012, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

^ correct. therefore, when you turn hard into a chicane, you must replicate the g-forces by doing a gangster lean in your char.

no exceptions.

or.....

get this

Force Dynamics 301 Racing Simulator - YouTube

SurfDog · 10-15-2012, 10:33 PM

Check out where I spent the day!!!

Nissan 370Z Forum - SurfDog's Album: Surfdog 09 370z sport - Picture

and if you've played a bit you'll probably recognize (up-hill) turns 1 and 2!!!
http://www.the370z.com/members/surfd...671-turn2.html

Verbal21 · 10-16-2012, 01:31 PM

A lot of good info in here, looks like I'll be investing in a wheel as well. I asked in another Forza thread already but I figured I'd as here as well, where can you get the370Z as a Pre-order bonus?

SurfDog · 10-16-2012, 05:51 PM

If you play a career mode you will have the Z very quickly. You just buy it with game money once you have run a few races. If you are hard up just send me an XBL message and ill gift you a fixed up "A class" 370z. They are not expensive.

10-11-2012, 06:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	here is inexpensive option like mine Wireless Racing Wheel for Xbox 360® - GameShark® Store and a review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a3mb...=ULX2N98Fx5Oec __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix Last edited by SurfDog; 10-11-2012 at 06:14 PM.

10-11-2012, 06:23 PM	#36 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	If I were a bit more serious here is what i would probably buy: http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/10/10...wheel-overview __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix Last edited by SurfDog; 10-11-2012 at 06:51 PM.

10-15-2012, 05:42 PM	#37 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	So yesterday I went out and bought an X box 360 with a wireless wheel, and Forza 4. I should have bought a hard drive so I could install the game. I simply went to Game Stop and said what I wanted and they first asked who this would be for. When I said for me they looked shocked,(They thoght it was for my son or grandkid. Then let me assemble what you want, was his reply. He'd already asked about wi fi and told him I do not want that. Apparently I bought an older box but the whole deal was $216 taxed. I talked to a couple younger folks today and they are jealous of me. This is what sucks about life. I don't even like it that much. If at all. I am doing this like going to school to learn various tracks. Fun has yet to be had. Granted I've played 20-30 minutes total. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

10-15-2012, 05:47 PM	#38 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	XBL Gamertag: ShadowHawk 22 I'm rarely on though. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-15-2012, 05:58 PM	#40 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	^ correct. therefore, when you turn hard into a chicane, you must replicate the g-forces by doing a gangster lean in your char. no exceptions. Spikuh and FPenvy like this. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-11-2012, 05:52 PM	#33 (permalink)
Imtired Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 123 Drives: '16 R, '86+'87 GN Rep Power: 15	i thought the horizon demo was okay. I'm just not sure on the online mechanics. I hope i can play with just my friends so i can avoid children doing donuts and trying to crash into everyone...that's only fun for so long. Here's a funny sort-of-related jalopnik article No One Gives A F*ck How Fast You Are In Gran Forzarismo

10-15-2012, 10:33 PM	#43 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	Check out where I spent the day!!! Nissan 370Z Forum - SurfDog's Album: Surfdog 09 370z sport - Picture and if you've played a bit you'll probably recognize (up-hill) turns 1 and 2!!! http://www.the370z.com/members/surfd...671-turn2.html __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix Last edited by SurfDog; 10-15-2012 at 10:36 PM.

10-16-2012, 01:31 PM	#44 (permalink)
Verbal21 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 223 Drives: '12 Solid Red Rep Power: 13	A lot of good info in here, looks like I'll be investing in a wheel as well. I asked in another Forza thread already but I figured I'd as here as well, where can you get the370Z as a Pre-order bonus?

10-16-2012, 05:51 PM	#45 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	If you play a career mode you will have the Z very quickly. You just buy it with game money once you have run a few races. If you are hard up just send me an XBL message and ill gift you a fixed up "A class" 370z. They are not expensive. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

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