GT5 ship date predictions

[Onslaught]

Also, what did you guys do to make the pedals stop sliding on the carpet?

Sorry, I've not had that problem. Perhaps it just a different kind of carpet and it's holding better here?

[BimmerM3]

Sorry, I've not had that problem. Perhaps it just a different kind of carpet and it's holding better here?

Turns out there is a little strip of spikes under the pedal to help it grip on carpet. I'll try that out after class and see if it works.

[68_427]

Got t3h G27 today. Me gusta.

I don't have a very good set up for it right now though. I need to investigate the Home Depot down the street to see if I can remedy the situation.

Also, what did you guys do to make the pedals stop sliding on the carpet? Mine are sliding all over the place? Or, now that I think about it, is there something under the pedal stand that I'm supposed to lower to grab the carpet better?

Nice.  I got my pedals for my wheel yesterday.  The downside is it's so god damn fucking complicated.  If I get a job soon I'll be getting a G27.

My pedals have velcro and rubber on the bottom.

[r0tor]

I had the joy of the endurance series popping up on A-spec mode... I sure a fuck hope you can pause and save races in progress

[68_427]

You can pause but you can't save and quit the game.

[BimmerM3]

You can pause but you can't save and quit the game.

That's the stupidest shit ever. You used to be able to save and quit between races in a Championship too.

[68_427]

Definitely championships yes.

[r0tor]

You can pause but you can't save and quit the game.

Lolz... I'd have to have my ps3 running for a couple weeks to do the 24hr races. 

No thanks

[r0tor]

That's the stupidest shit ever. You used to be able to save and quit between races in a Championship too.

+1

[hotrodalex]

Lolz... I'd have to have my ps3 running for a couple weeks to do the 24hr races. 

No thanks

I kept my PS2 on for a day or two when I did 24hr races, but I wouldn't trust a PS3.

[565]

my PS3 has been on for like a week now.  Just running a B spec race whenever I remember to do so.

[Onslaught]

my PS3 has been on for like a week now.  Just running a B spec race whenever I remember to do so.

tick tock, tick tock, tick tock

[565]

tick tock, tick tock, tick tock

Still will outlive your 360.

[Onslaught]

Still will outlive your 360.

Well that's a safe bet.
For the record however,

Blown up 360's - 1
Blown up PS3-1

But the 360 can play Forza. And Forza is now better than GT.

[BimmerM3]

What's the problem with PS3s? Overheating?

[Onslaught]

What's the problem with PS3s? Overheating?

They don't seem to have one big problem like the old X Box did. That said, when my PS3 blew up and I called the repair line the first thing it said was "If your PS3 won't load disks please push one." After that it said if you had other problems push two.   My PS3 wouldn't load a disk and the guy on the phone didn't act like this was a surprise to him. He knew what it was right from the start. This makes me think that something is starting to go wrong with the original PS3's.

[BimmerM3]

They don't seem to have one big problem like the old X Box did. That said, when my PS3 blew up and I called the repair line the first thing it said was "If your PS3 won't load disks please push one." After that it said if you had other problems push two.   My PS3 wouldn't load a disk and the guy on the phone didn't act like this was a surprise to him. He knew what it was right from the start. This makes me think that something is starting to go wrong with the original PS3's.

Hmm, my roommate's is one from the original shipment when the system first came out, and so far it's running strong. I'm going to have to get my own this summer anyway though since we probably won't be living together anymore.

[68_427]

They don't seem to have one big problem like the old X Box did. That said, when my PS3 blew up and I called the repair line the first thing it said was "If your PS3 won't load disks please push one." After that it said if you had other problems push two.   My PS3 wouldn't load a disk and the guy on the phone didn't act like this was a surprise to him. He knew what it was right from the start. This makes me think that something is starting to go wrong with the original PS3's.

This happens when dust get's on the laser thing.

[Onslaught]

This happens when dust get's on the laser thing.

You see an X Box gets so hot the dust is vaporized.

[BimmerM3]

Partial cardboard mock-up of my future steering wheel stand. I might move the leg supports to the side to provide a bit more clearance with the chair I'm building around in case I want to bring the wheel closer. I think I'm going to build this part first, then worry about the back supports and pedal mount. The spikes on the bottom of the pedals help a ton, but the pedals still slide around a bit, so I want to mount them somehow. The cardboard mock-up is far too weak to stay in place while I figure out where I want the pedals to end up (though I'm going to try to make it somewhat adjustable).

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[68_427]

Can't see it.

[BimmerM3]

El fixed (I think).

[68_427]

Yuppers.

[Onslaught]

I was going to weld up a nice stand with a racing seat and all that stuff. But then figured when I purchased a seat and the metal to build it then it just be cheaper to buy one already made.

[Raza]

Josh, you have a girlfriend, so that's okay.  Everyone else, rethink!

[BimmerM3]

I was going to weld up a nice stand with a racing seat and all that stuff. But then figured when I purchased a seat and the metal to build it then it just be cheaper to buy one already made.

Heh. I'm way too poor to get one of those. I already have enough money invested in this game as it is. So I'm basically just using my IKEA Poang chair and building a stand to use around that chair out of some sheets of MDF that I already have laying around my dad's garage. The only cost to me is a few pieces of hardware that I'll have to pick up from Home Depot.

[Onslaught]

Heh. I'm way too poor to get one of those. I already have enough money invested in this game as it is. So I'm basically just using my IKEA Poang chair and building a stand to use around that chair out of some sheets of MDF that I already have laying around my dad's garage. The only cost to me is a few pieces of hardware that I'll have to pick up from Home Depot.

I think $300 or whatever it is for one of those seats is bull shit. I've got a friend who can get me the metal and I can weld up a frame in no time. But finding a nice looking seat for a good price will be the problem. A guy in the Charlotte RX-8 club has one of those playseat's and after using one I must have something like it. But it's seat isn't a real car seat so it's not as heavy or hard to move around. I'll have to keep looking into how to do this.

I've seen something like this on ebay before. http://cgi.ebay.com/Revolution-Steering-Wheel-Pedals-Racing-Game-Stand-/360253569423?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item53e0c9398f#ht_4760wt_907

Looks like all you need it to go down to a local store and get plastic pipe and make one for a few bucks. And it could fold up too.

[Vinsanity]

That's the stupidest shit ever. You used to be able to save and quit between races in a Championship too.

+1.

I just finished the first 300km endurance race, and I don't think I'll have the time and/or patience to do the next one (the 4-hour Miata race) all in one sitting. And I'm currently unemployed.

[SVT_Power]

spent a few hours yesterday breaking in the ps3/GT5.

My psn thing is mpowered44

[68_427]

I would add you but I got the ylod the other day.  I'm not sure whether I'm going to try to fix it or wait until I can afford a new one.  I have a launch day 60gb which I'd love to keep.  Its has ports galore.