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7 posts by 6 people · 09 Jan 1998 - 12 Jan 1998

I just bought this cool sim today and was just wondering a few things. Firstly (and most importantly) I am running with an AWE64 and whenever I am playing (ie the engine is going) I hear a sort of popping sound that is not the windsheild wipers. :-) Is this normal for a rally car, or do I have problems? Also, do the setups affect the car similar to N2? Ie Softer suspension = more grip but less response time etc?????? I would think so. Finally, why does the Proton Wira have a N classification, and why can't you set the gear ratios or brake balance????? Oh, and are there any websites out there with some tips or utils?????? Thx.
Steve 10 Jan 1998#391456
If it's the popping sound I'm thinking of then it's the noise of the car when driving over gravel, i.e. stones hitting the underneath etc or it's just exhaust backfire (see if the noise is still there when driving on the tarmac. If it's a definate sound card sound then I'm sorry but I am not aware of it. I'm really just having a guess and suggesting a few reasons.
> If it's the popping sound I'm thinking of then it's the noise of the car > when driving over gravel, i.e. stones hitting the underneath etc or it's > just exhaust backfire (see if the noise is still there when driving on the > tarmac. If it's a definate sound card sound then I'm sorry but I am not > aware of it. > I'm really just having a guess and suggesting a few reasons. Well, I went to digital sportspage to read their review and the noise is mentioned in there, so I guess it is a fault in the game, or like they said, the sound of the car5 hitting "potholes". :-)
Nosfera 10 Jan 1998#391458
On Sat, 10 Jan 1998 09:56:32 -0400, Aaron Menchions >Well, I went to digital sportspage to read their review and the noise is >mentioned in there, so I guess it is a fault in the game, or like they said, >the sound of the car5 hitting "potholes". :-) It's supposed to be the sound of rocks hitting the underside of the car. Annoying, isn't it? -- Nos [This Space Left Intentionally Blank]
It is a simulation of the sound of turbo back pressure "popping", though it is not a very good one. Check out this site for lots of info: http://www.liv.ac.uk./~neilj/rallyfaq.htm
Quoted text (16 lines)>I just bought this cool sim today and was just wondering a few things. >Firstly (and most importantly) I am running with an AWE64 and whenever I >am playing (ie the engine is going) I hear a sort of popping sound that >is not the windsheild wipers. :-) Is this normal for a rally car, or do >I have problems? >Also, do the setups affect the car similar to N2? Ie Softer suspension >= more grip but less response time etc?????? I would think so. >Finally, why does the Proton Wira have a N classification, and why can't >you set the gear ratios or brake balance????? >Oh, and are there any websites out there with some tips or utils?????? >Thx.
It is the turbo waistgate or popoff valve > > If it's the popping sound I'm thinking of then it's the noise of the car > > when driving over gravel, i.e. stones hitting the underneath etc or it's > > just exhaust backfire (see if the noise is still there when driving on the > > tarmac. If it's a definate sound card sound then I'm sorry but I am not > > aware of it. > > I'm really just having a guess and suggesting a few reasons. > Well, I went to digital sportspage to read their review and the noise is > mentioned in there, so I guess it is a fault in the game, or like they said, > the sound of the car5 hitting "potholes". :-)
J. Perkin 12 Jan 1998#391847
> I just bought this cool sim today and was just wondering a few things. > Firstly (and most importantly) I am running with an AWE64 and whenever I > am playing (ie the engine is going) I hear a sort of popping sound that > is not the windsheild wipers. :-) Is this normal for a rally car, or do > I have problems? This is the sound of the turbo valve, and it's normal. Yes, the same basic rules apply to the setups. 'N' is a class of car and competition. I'm not positive on this one, but I believe that the N class doesn't certain modifications to the car. The only informational site remaining is Nick Jensen's FAQ at http://www.liv.ac.uk./~neilj/rallyfaq.htm There a couple of competitions out there, including one on my own site, listed below. Hope this helps! J. Perkins -- The AutoSim World Records Site NFS, S2, Rally Championship, SODA, Stunts! http://www.twogoons.com/aswrs/

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