This is why you're buying Forza 4

by **lotus** » October 7th, 2011, 7:08 pm

Paid off my pre-order today. Tried to talk zit-boy at the register into handing it over since I know they have it. No love.

by **ptrain86** » October 21st, 2011, 10:36 am

Just wondering thoughts about this. I've played for a little bit. I enjoy it, but absolutely love the wheel now. Took awhile to get used to it, but I have a hard time just running the controller anymore. Lotus... you run Monday night fun runs yet? I might be able to get some racing in... trying to make sure I spend enough time on class though.

by **lotus** » October 21st, 2011, 11:00 am

We've been doing Monday nights, yeah. This Monday the already-announced race will be F-class on the full Top Gear track, 8 laps.

by **ptrain86** » October 21st, 2011, 11:12 am

lotus wrote:We've been doing Monday nights, yeah. This Monday the already-announced race will be F-class on the full Top Gear track, 8 laps.

I will have to make my silver bullet car. Worlds fastest Pepper!!!

by **lotus** » October 21st, 2011, 11:22 am

I'm usually late to the party, but hit up any of the guys or just join in. It usually starts up between 8:30-9:00. And if you can use that damn wheel you're a better driver than I am. It's fun sometimes but I completely suck at driving with that thing. I love the feedback and resistance it gives, it's pretty realistic. I guess I just need to practice more.

by **Jammer** » October 21st, 2011, 11:23 am

Which wheel do you have Pepper?

by **ptrain86** » October 21st, 2011, 11:32 am

Jammer wrote:Which wheel do you have Pepper?

I have the Microsoft one. Got the show model for half price from BestBuy. Still was able to get the warranty... which was good, because one of my kids broke one of the shift levers. You have to tweak it some (and I turn down the vibration quite a bit) to get it to match the driver's hands, but once you get the hang of it, its well worth it. However, I have issues with my headset (some feedback at times, and a minor hum) and bought some different ones that I run through my receiver. A cheap pair of Turtles, but they work nice.

by **lotus** » October 21st, 2011, 11:40 am

I haven't tried that new speed wheel thing but I would think it would be a little squirrelier than the big one just because it's not mounted to anything. I really like the big one when I'm just screwing around but it is a disaster if I try to use it in a real MP race.

by **Jammer** » October 21st, 2011, 11:56 am

I am thinking of asking for one for Christmas. The wireless one doesn't seem bulky but you use triggers on the wheel over pedals.

by **ptrain86** » October 21st, 2011, 12:04 pm

I'll check out the Forza forum on 2old for you. That wireless one seems a little nuts. I'll see what the experts say. I like the old one, but its a lunker. You only have to plug it into an outlet though, its wireless to the box. and lotus, its not so bad once you get used to it, though, the game makes a great case for not drinking and driving. If you have cocktails, use the controller.

by **Jammer** » October 21st, 2011, 12:27 pm

Not sure if they are still making the older one.

by **lotus** » October 21st, 2011, 12:36 pm

I'm sure we can arrive at a trade of some kind for mine.

by **ptrain86** » October 21st, 2011, 12:49 pm

Jammer wrote:Not sure if they are still making the older one.

Reviews sound pretty good from what I saw. Not really much to choose from though. PS has more options, that's for sure.

by **ptrain86** » October 24th, 2011, 10:55 am

Lotus. F class (any car?), Top Gear track... 830 - 9... is that eastern?

by **lotus** » October 24th, 2011, 11:21 am

ptrain86 wrote:Lotus. F class (any car?), Top Gear track... 830 - 9... is that eastern?

Yeah, any car you want and there will be guys on from about 8:30 EST on. It's usually Dawnfades (aka Steelminer) hosting it up but tonight it might be zorbs or gwild0r or Bombshell McGee (aka Tim, Burgoon or Loverboy Tim). I probably won't get there until after 9:00. We had a good room of 8 or 9 last week.