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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by blueberryyumyum
I left u a message today trav.. Lmk if the sale falls thru
btw never got a message - was it email? phone? pm?
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by travman
btw never got a message - was it email? phone? pm?
PM'ed you
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by goforwand
Very nice!

In keeping with the subject somewhat, do any of you guys use a seat set up with racing games? (something like this..http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-3744474..._2131_60880804)

Are they worth it versus just playing in a regular chair in front of the computer?

If so, any recommendations? (as much as I would like to have a $50K Intel simulator, it just plain isn't going to happen )

Thanks!
I've looked into them, playseat seems to have a nice set-up paired with the Logitech G27 steering wheel seems to be the hot ticket. I have a sparco evo 3 sitting out my house dying to be used but I just dont have the room. I am thinking about the Logitech DFGT for the GT5 though.

We need to design beaver run and the wilson track with track simulator...lol
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike01gsr
I've looked into them, playseat seems to have a nice set-up paired with the Logitech G27 steering wheel seems to be the hot ticket. I have a sparco evo 3 sitting out my house dying to be used but I just dont have the room. I am thinking about the Logitech DFGT for the GT5 though.

We need to design beaver run and the wilson track with track simulator...lol
We'd all likely be running 59's on the North Track in GT5 then reality would set in when we actually had to drive the car on the actual track again in the spring

I have an extra seat which would be put to good use as well....I've seen some DIY's of constructed seat platforms that can fold out of the way (to a certain degree) and they don't seem too difficult to put together....maybe another project for Mike and his handy-dandy welder!
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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I had looked into getting an extra EVO seat as well for a project like this. Like you said Patrick, the times on track would be nothing like the real world.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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does anyone have stock evo sideskirts for sale please pm me
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by metalsaber
I had looked into getting an extra EVO seat as well for a project like this. Like you said Patrick, the times on track would be nothing like the real world.
I'm not a big video game person (My 10-year old kicks my butt on every Wii game there is) but alot of people say that these cockpit-based racing games can help keep your reflexes sharp in the off-season as well as being a lot of fun. Plus they help if you are going to a new track you've never seen (next year at Road America and Autobahn)....seems like I'm in justification mode
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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I'm looking at wheels right now.....I really like the Logitech G27 but that's a lot of cash!...lol
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike01gsr
I'm looking at wheels right now.....I really like the Logitech G27 but that's a lot of cash!...lol
Yeah that wheel is sweet.....but dont think id shell out $300 for it...
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by xsolowx
Yeah that wheel is sweet.....but dont think id shell out $300 for it...
just sell your evo.

then you will not only have money for 1000 of those $300 steering wheels, but also enough spare cash flow to buy another evo.

it's simple really.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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I'm not a gamer but I want one of these!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLeStLOZRBU
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Old Eagle
I'm not a gamer but I want one of these!
Some of these set-up's are very realistic althought this one needs a visit from robispec or Anze for a slight spring rate adjustment
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
just sell your evo.

then you will not only have money for 1000 of those $300 steering wheels, but also enough spare cash flow to buy another evo.

it's simple really.
damn your right ...I forgot to apply pabonomics....i might even be able to put a nice dent in my mortgage
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by xsolowx
damn your right ...I forgot to apply pabonomics....i might even be able to put a nice dent in my mortgage
mortgages are for chumps.

buy your significant other an antique tiffany's ring. then turn around sell it for a HUGE profit. then go out and buy a mansion with straight up cash.

antique wedding rings make incredible investment vehicles.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by goforwand
Some of these set-up's are very realistic althought this one needs a visit from robispec or Anze for a slight spring rate adjustment
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