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I've been using this app on a tablet ($8 for the Pcars key) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.barz.hud_dash&hl=en

And it can display oil temperatures among other things and you can set thresholds for each thing.

Steam will not let you buy or activate the deluxe edition if you already have the Standard Edition. You can purchase the Season pass at GMG for 58% off though which is the lowest it has ever been.

https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/project-cars-2-season-pass-pc/

I really hate companies which do this. I bought PC2 at launch at full price and now I'm being penalised for it.

It's in the Documents folder. It also uses Steam Cloud, but take a manual backups just to be safe. https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Project_CARS_2#Save_game_data_location

Another good one is Ross Bentley's Speed Secrets: Professional Race Driving Techniques (Amazon and iTunes). I now look up to him like my greatest teachers from school as a child, and I merely read his book.

He covers driving, handling, racecraft, even tuning, your mindset, etc. He's an astoundingly good communicator. My Forza performance launched into the sky as I absorbed each chapter.

I don't think anything official has been said about that, but the OG has stated the APP will continue with Pcars2 with more features- depending on what slighty mad manages to cram in.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.britton_it_ltd.crewchief.full

https://www.facebook.com/crewchiefapp

Yep, the game came out in EA in November 2013, and the first 50% off sale was the Summer sale in June 2014. It also hit 50% off in August as a weekend deal. That made the game $20. Just 3 weeks ago, the game was also 50% off for its 3rd time, however the base price rose to $50, so with 50% off it was $25.

This is a good source of info for Steam prices

I don't know much about this progam, but it speacializes in removing programs/files... it even has an option for "Delete(ing) leftover data after regular uninstall".

Quote: Revo Uninstaller Pro has a very powerful feature called Forced Uninstall. Forced Uninstall is the best solution when you have to remove stubborn programs, partially installed programs, partially uninstalled programs, and programs not listed as installed at all!

http://www.revouninstaller.com/

http://download.cnet.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html

PC files are in

<your steam folder>\userdata\60563481\234630\local\project cars\profiles

You could use Gamesave Manager instead to make it a little easier.

Im using this right now but a lot of times I change them to see is there a better way: http://pokit.org/get/img/dd6ddce49dc3d2ba9e4b9c0b5c2ad9c9.jpg If its to snappy in the center for you, then lower the value of "steering sensitivity".

You wouldn't happened to have installed and used PIA (Private Internet Access VPN) in the past? I had a similar issue on project cars a few months ago, and have just realised it was probably around the same time I installed PIA. I've cleared that off and the network driver it added and reinstalling network drivers fresh again at the moment.

Then keep your eyes open for sales on the G27. It's been around for a while, but still receives glowing reviews. Plus, it comes with an H-pattern shifter and 3-pedal setup. They can be had for close to $200.

Edit: They're on sale at Amazon US (not sure where you're located) for $239, down from $300. http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-941-000045-G27-Racing-Wheel/dp/B001NT9TK4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1431448376&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=g27

I was trying out my first career - this was the first practice session. Damage was set to visual only - not sure why the front left tire was broken, I only had gone in the grass. - Enjoy watching the Clio take off like a rocket! http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=4ev5l&amp;s=8

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-of-the-most-hardcore-racing-simulators-you-can-play-on-pc-right-now/

http://jalopnik.com/5955197/the-most-realistic-driving-simulators-you-can-play-in-your-living-room

Hmmm both articles mention GT and Forza as racing/driving sims......

Meh, we already have Project CARS 4! It not on sale, but you can use yor epic cupon;) https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/dangerous-driving/home

no problem brother.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/378860/Project_CARS_2/

you have to use steam I think, just go on the store page of Project Cars 2 and click "Download Demo" somewhere on the right side ! It then goes on with the installation.

enjoy :)

Look at the single thread rating compared to the complete scrore: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-3770K+%40+3.50GHz https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+FX-8320+Eight-Core

The AMD gets saved by its high core number besides its terrible single core performance. If a game isn't optimized to take much more than four cores it obviously suffers on AMD. But such optimizations (if even realistically possible for a given engine) has nothing to do with a sub optimal compiler path.

Upvoted. I prefer games that have built-in support to run in full-screen-borderless-window mode so that I don't need to use 3rd-party apps for it... but since Project CARS does not support it natively, I've been using the free Borderless Gaming app with Project CARS & it works fine for me. It works with lots of other games too.

• First, have you updated GPU drivers?

• If that doesn't fix the issue, can you get us some temperature readings for your CPU/GPU? That laptop in particular has, reportedly, had thermal issues that impact performance. Something like Open Hardware Monitor should give you that data if you don't have software already installed.

My ps4 setup Need to make my shifter and keyboard mounts for my wheel stand so I can get rid of the extra stand, but for now it works well.

Not bothered at all because I bought a wheelbase that you can swap different steering wheels.(Thrustmaster TX) The stock 280mm rim was too small so I bought the Sparco R383 rim which is a 330mm 1:1 scale replica of the actual real rim for a car. It was like $140 on sale when I bought it 2 years ago but now they want almost $350 for it!

Game/Amazon listing CE @ £129.99 :( fuck...that means the ULTRA edition will probably cost closer to £200 which i was really hoping it wouldn't, guess we'll see.

Here is UK CE: http://www.game.co.uk/en/project-cars-2-collectors-edition-1815049

UK Amazon CE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716PYPW7/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1494522849&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=project%2Bcars%2B2%2Bcollector&amp;th=1

I would think the PC versions should be cheaper though? After all, it'll be digital anyway so, hmm.

Really want that 1/12 scale car and hope it's made of metal and not just plastic. However, don't wanna be paying near £200 for it. Don't care about the pass thing or the cap really but the model, hell yeah.

You can buy PC2 on PS4 and play on easiest handling settings with a controller/gamepad, for only $14 on Amazon.

Why would anyone pay full price to get that with PC3?

amazon says new years eve https://www.amazon.com/Project-CARS-3-Xbox-One/dp/B089X94N1C/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=project%2Bcars%2B3&amp;qid=1592697171&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1

199€ right now in Amazon Spain

You may want to try something like this.

This transmits an ethernet signal to run over power lines in a home. The latency is usually much better than wifi and these work very well in most homes. Get one from a place with a good return policy and try it out.

Also I just picked the first one I saw to link, I'm not necessarily recommending that particluar one.

G29 is a very decent entry level wheel. It has decent pedals and decent wheel for the price. Although, if you are ok to spend up to $1k then get this Fanatec gear and you will be blown away.

That's true. I've been using DJ Headphones for gaming since year 2000 and I always had external aplifiers, interfaces instead of onboard sound cards. Last year I kinda tried out onboard soundcard on two motherboards (Gigabyte Z170 Gaming 7 that supposed to have best Crative Labs onboard soundcard and my current mobo ASUS Z170 Maximus VIII), both were not that great. Along that I tried various so called "Gaming" headsets and omg how I was spitting and puking from the sound they make. For example, Razer Kraken Pro are utter garbage and they did cost me $100. I was expecting to get some decent sound for that price but all I got was extremely high bass, mids all over the place, lows somewheer deep in the ass. I tried to use equalizers to get some sort of sense out of them but they still would sound like utter garbage. I still have them somewhere lying around, probably will just give them away. Now that I went back to DJ headphones and separate mic I am not looking back on getting any gaming headsets or use any onboard or internal sound cards. This XLR $25 mic is 10 times better than any mic you will get on any headsets.

> recently got HD650s during a sale

I believe they are good. They've got very good response frequency.

awesome thanks for the great info. Yeah I don't really use in game chat very much even in fps games so I'm definitely looking for something that makes sound quality the priority. Also would prefer a wireless solution but its not a deal breaker for me.

I did a little research and came across these 2 that seemed to review well but they are in the gaming headset category.

Astro A50 https://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-A50-Wireless-Dolby-Headset/dp/B01G3WBCQY/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1512228285&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=astro%2Ba50&amp;th=1

SteelSeries Arctis 7 https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Lag-Free-Wireless-Headset-Headphone/dp/B01LYNEIEI?tag=bom_tomsguide-20&amp;ascsubtag=TGUS29281512228157541&amp;SubscriptionId=AKIAJLYKPRLXUSF4GDIQ&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=2025&amp;creative=165953

Again price isn't too much of a concern as id happily pay around 200-300 as long as the sound quality is good

I know this is a bit over your budget but go with T300 RS wheel for $298 (maybe you can find it cheaper somewhere) and go with Fanatec ClubSport V3 pedals for $299. IMHO, pedals are way more important than a wheel. I have Logitech G29 and I upgraded my pedals to Fanatec ClubSport V3 and omg, what a difference. It's so much more consistent and better with good set of pedals. Also, the feel of brakes and accelerator is so much more better and the clutch is somewhat 50% close to a real car, which is far better feel than any other set of pedals out there for this price category.

I used one of these for a long time until I got my rig. Folded the legs up and slide it under the couch when not in use. It was super stable.

Cosco 20" x 48" Vinyl Top Folding Table https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SY2RA7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_D6vZzbWY9ASYB

you can find a few under $200 on Amazon

I'm from Canada too. I shop on Amazon.ca instead and use Prime (Free Delivery). You can get on amazon.ca a wheel stand below $200 CAD as well. Just look for Prime and you will get free delivery: Here is one example

I used to have this one for my G29 wheel.

Invest in a cheep wheel, and you will get much more out of it. I tried with controller and it is playable, but you have to tweak the controllers sensitivity to your preference, so that will take some time. I got fed up with that so I decided to plug in my Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 wheel and pedals to see if that would help, and it did. All in all I have had a blast with Pcars and would suggest it as a good game to get even if it is for casually driving around and just having fun in general. Overall I would have to say yes this is a fun game even for casual play, and defiantly one to get.

Then you're an idiot, or more likely, on the spectrum somewhere. This is really, really basic stuff. If you ever want a better understanding, resources are available:

http://www.amazon.com/Chance-Average-Maths-Matters-Brian/dp/1862140561/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1439027660&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=Averages

Wheel, Pedals, Shifter

Stand

Expensive, but put it on the Amazon Store Card and you can pay it off in 6 months with 0% interest.

Far cheaper to just purchase a PS3 Eye Web Camera and then just download the free FaceTrackNoIR software. And works just as well as Track IR, without the stupid Track IR hat and gear. This is all you need:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PlayStation-Camera-Bulk-Packaging-Pc/dp/B0072I2240 http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/information_links/download.htm

Madcatz for $350

Thrustmaster for $300

These are the "budget" force feedback wheels, unfortunately.

I think I might try that Driving Force GT out after doing some research.. not too expensive, but not cheap either. This is the one you're speaking of right?

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-PlayStation-Driving-Force-Racing-3/dp/B0015HYPOO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422286204&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Driving+force+gt

The Crew Chief app is a program that runs on either your computer or on a mobile device and basically works the way the game's crew chief should work (the one built into the game is quite limited). The crew chief app will update you on section times, lap times, gaps (front and back), times of other racers (like when they set a new best time). It will also update you on things like oil temp, water temp, brake temps, tire temps, damage to your car, how many laps you should be able to do with the fuel left in the car, where you need to make up time, where your opponents are slowest, etc. It also can work as a spotter (tells you when someone is beside you and when it's clear). You can also ask the crew chief things with a headset/mic. http://thecrewchief.org

A HUD server sends info to a heads up display app on a mobile device. I have an old android phone mounted to the base of my wheel just behind the wheel. I've tried all of the HUD apps and I prefer Dash Panel https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PyrofrogStudios.DashPanel because of it's many features and the developers provide great support. I like to recreate the digital dashes of many of the cars in-game and get their shift lights and everything to sync up for that added element if immersion.

I highly recommend the Crew Chief app to everyone especially if you plan on racing online because the spotter feature helps prevent unnecessary accidents. HUD apps are great if you are like me and hate the built in HUD or like to be creative.

As for the triple monitors I use a 22" in the center and a 19" on each side with the same physical height and it works great. Cost me $30.

Cheers!

The one I use is: DashMeterPro, it's a paid software but worth it.

Besides that, there's a few more apps that should work, but you'll have to test them yourself.

Best of luck!

I will say get this app like /r/DRIFT2EZ said as well, if you hit ANYTHING with the front or rear of the car, it will cause aero damage and prevent air from getting to the car, How much air? depends on the damage of the cars aero.

Been using this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sensadigit.dashmeterforacpc&amp;hl=en

Can confirm works great and very useful. Turn the HUD off on screen and use this for all the metrics.