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1. Last but not least give the opponents a shout with this custom horn Upgrade available for SR cars only Image Space Incorporated Page 41 7 27 2006 Venue Assessment Through the use of currently available technologies rFactor Motorworks has laid the foundation for what can only be called Team and Racer Track Creation Once a suitable location has been found the basic track layout uses ideas borrowed from the world s military and engineering road and bridge building corps The actual track layout can be constructed in about a week and this is the first step the laying of the road grid used to make the track It is a composite material stronger than steel and is the backbone of the track and can be anywhere from 15 to 37 5 feet in width with no real limits on the length or shape Next a special resin is poured into the honeycomb structure of the track grid giving it rigidity but at the same time maintaining the flexibility that is required due to temperature changes and loading stresses When the resin has dried the final coat is applied similar to the surface of an aircraft carrier flight deck this material has an estimated lifetime of 15 25 years and is repairable much like its asphalt cousins Finally the landscapers are brought in to finish the look and feel of the track creator s vision rFactor Motorworks currently owns 1 2 million acres of land around the world and strongly encourages the creation of tracks by in
2. maintain a minimum frame rate value The number that is displayed when this option is selected is the minimum desired frame rate Image Space Incorporated Page 36 7 27 2006 Special Effects Adjust this to control the amount and detail of special effects smoke skid marks sparks etc and the duration they last Visible Vehicles Select the amount of vehicles that are rendered at the same time on the track Message Center If this is on chat pit crew and game status messages are displayed in a window located at the lower left of the drivers view KPH MPH Choose KPH or MPH as the primary display of speed Heads Up Display HUD Toggles the HUD display of information projected over the driving screen on or off Default View Change the default view here from the driving perspective Mirrors This setting toggles the display of the mirrors on or off The mirrors like many of the other settings here can also be changed in game Vehicle FOV Controls the field of view FOV of the driving perspective Experiment with this setting to get the desired balance between cockpit view for example and sensation of speed preference Audio To control the sound experience in the rFactor world change these settings to your tastes Music Volume This slider controls the rFactor music volume Image Space Incorporated Page 37 7 27 2006 Sound Effects Volume rFactor sound effects volume is adjusted with this slider Engine V
3. EACT CUSTOMIZE CONTROL CONNECT User Manual Written by Bob Simmerman Special thanks to Alex Martini for content editing and to the entire Image Space Incorporated Team this manual would not have been possible without you Image Space Incorporated Page 1 7 27 2006 Table of Contents Mipi Species nee eee ee renee eT ee eT On eT nN Features ol TE Oi i ct aig aaia iaei E L E EE A E E L EEAS A E E AERA ae E EAN A A A A A NE 6 LOC E OVR ola ate aa 11 rFactor Introduction rFactor MotorWorfKkS sssesnssssrnssssnssssrrssssrrrnssrrnrsssrrnsssreessse 18 On Assignment rFactor Motorworks ai eee eet te erence 19 rE A i cera ada EA IE E A tain ce AEE E N AE E A EE 20 i a a 36 FA 5 AET oe ee eee Ree Ree ee eee ae eat TORRE ET Fare ee meee Pree TT Oe Fre ey ee TT re er rE T The Shop RNR Upri iin hn nc nik hb cians 39 iA AE E E EA E E A A E AAA E AE 42 KOU O a RO ne eee Ure LOY Pee pye ny ees pRIe Cmte ere Bee Serre ee ee 47 Control 0 Liek testers dG ded nae aide Gaited anid haat 53 Appendix C gels IDET 1 ae re nr oP see ee a niai 71 Leal and ai acento A aalmiat pices 79 Image Space Incorporated Page 2 7 27 2006 rFactor The world of rFactor is a unique place where Motorsports fans can come together to share their passion for the sport It is a place where we can challenge competitors and challenge ourselves It is a place where new friends are made and old friends are reunited a plac
4. symbol is a wildcard which will allow everything These filters are used to compare against entries in the track GDB files Filter Properties and vehicle VEH files Classes When you pick or change the Race Series in game it will load only the tracks and vehicles appropriate for the new Race Series The rFm file also contains scoring info and seasons that you can race While the original release version of rFactor doesn t include any examples you can create your own seasons without editing the rFm file You do this by creating a file ending in AOS for Add On Season Its contents should look something like this RFM SR Grand Prix Season this must match the name of an existing race series Season MySeason must be 19 character or less FullSeasonName Super Multi Class Racing Challenge name override SceneOrder order of events in the season Mills_Long name from the top of an existing track GDB You can also add other information to the above new points systems different credit earnings etc just look for examples from the existing rFm files to see what can be done Track Naming Convention ISI Mike D Image Space Incorporated Page 69 7 27 2006 Every track should have a unique name that it would be referred to as in the Locations folder The ONLY exception can think of here would be Monaco This is strictly for simplicity s sake and to provide a basic template So for the Aussie tracks out th
5. he cannot join your race You firewall must be setup so that when the driver attempts to connect to your race it forwards his connection request to computer hosting the race instead of blocking the request Once your firewall is setup correctly the driver will be able to join your race 3 4 Allowing access In order to host a race you will need to configure your software and or hardware firewall to allow other drivers to connect to your computer To do this you will need to enable port forwarding or add exceptions to your firewalls rules It is beyond the scope of this document to give detailed instructions on how to enable port forwarding or exceptions for every possible software and hardware firewall Section 4 attempts to give instructions for the most popular firewall solutions Please consult documentation that came with your firewall product Once you have discovered how to setup port forward and or setup firewall exceptions you will need to make sure those changes reflect the ports listing in Table 2 1 and 2 2 Section 4 Setting up port forwarding and firewall exceptions Section 4 1 Windows Xp Service Pack 2 Software Firewall Image Space Incorporated Page 72 7 27 2006 Right Click on My Network and Select Properties you should see a window like Figure 4 1 1 Figure 4 1 1 Right click on your network adapter and select Properties You should see a screen like Figure 4 1 2 Figure 4 1 2 fGlient for Microsoft Networks
6. replacing not just a simple removal a select few by much lighter and stronger components This upgrade path must be done in stages as the later upgrades share construction areas with the lower end reduction packages Suspension With this upgrade the suspension can be fine tuned and dialed in to give that perfect setup Computer Chip Image Space Incorporated Page 40 7 27 2006 A simple upgrade that can yield serious results this is yet another good upgrade to get early on as the Engine upgrades can be quite expensive Engine Tuning Here is the good stuff you can get some very substantial gains in performance but be warned raw horsepower is useless if you are using it to turn rubber into glue Match the engine performance to the chassis capabilities and you will be well on your way to a great handling and fast racecar Clutch Upgrading the driveline requires a stronger clutch Make sure to match the clutch performance level with your current engine spec Flywheel Much like the clutch upgrade this is another necessary driveline upgrade Transmissions From a simple automatic to a full blown and adjustable race transmission find your preference here Differential Have more control over the behavior of the rear of the car by upgrading the differential to the fully adjustable model Fuel Tank Lighter and safer the upgraded fuel tank is a requirement for many rFactor Motorworks sanctioned race events Horn
7. Down Camera Tilt Left Camera Tilt Right Camera Turn Left Camera Turn Right Camera Zoom In Camera Zoom Out Toggle Use of Hardware Plug in Push to Talk Control for Voice Chat Push to Change Camera View Reset FFB Standard Display Pit Display Driving Aids Vehicle Status Extra Info Race Info Standings Display Image Space Incorporated UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED Page 55 7 27 2006 Appendix A Tuning For Speed The Garage In order to be quick besides having the line down you need to understand how the car is behaving and how you can change that behavior if it does not feel right to you Car setup is an art as well as a science and this section will provide you with a good idea of just where to start After a bit of practice and time in the garage your driving and car setup skills will rapidly improve You will now be taken through a detailed track run through with setup guru Achim T at the challenging Mills track Ladies and Gentlemen strap yourselves as in as we examine Mills from both the driver and the engineer s point of view The first thing you need to do is become intimately familiar with is the t
8. IPs is stored by default in UserData lt your name gt bans xml so you can share it with friends or edit delete it at a later time RaceCast RaceCast is a powerful utility that is just one of the new features to be found in rFactor and one of the most entertaining from a driver s point of view Once you have your password and login information gathered and properly entered you can use this powerful utility to track all of your online activities and display them in numerous ways Total laps total miles cars driven tracks raced you name it and RaceCast has it covered as well as a very useful XML output of the race that can be parsed to display the race results however the user chooses rFactor RaceCast Mozilla Firefox loj xj File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Help lt a amp X amp i L http fracecast rfactor net Go G H remember me m Ee E Having problems Bal casrt en atime race stats servers _nEWwS_ Track Records Lienz Altstadt gt briel Fuerstner Ray Latest Winners undefined CURRENT SERVERS Default Mod Unknown Click on the server name for more information E3 Server Track Series Session Slots Remaining av av av av ay av E www F1Elites com Server 2 Mills lt E j ra d Race 9 40 14 07 6 som waren RFR Megane Trophy rgring by Cor Saary gt a 1 9 02 53 Jow waren E WWW FIRTC COM SERVIDOR Adelai a Warmup 14 29 19 02 27 von waren www OnlineMotorSports es
9. Image Space Incorporated Page 8 7 27 2006 For the purposes of this section we will be using the default car setup Drive Time Ok then let s get on the track At the lower right of the screen is the RACE button go ahead and select that You now find yourself in the cockpit with your pit man pointing the way to the proper pit lane exit make sure to heed his direction in a race as a hefty fine or disqualification may result At this point you can go ahead and pull the car out but for now we will be using the new Al drive feature of rFactor Tapping the Il key will initiate the Al driver to take over your car Let s do that now Next hit the PAGE DOWN key to enable the TV tracking cam and watch the Al driver turn a few laps this will allow you to get a glimpse and feel of the track layout and driving line used by the Al driver By cycling through some of the other camera views you can get a much closer look at the car noticing how it responds to the roadway suspension deflection wheel and driver arms turning leaning of the head into the corner the bit of dust that comes up as the side of the road is clipped the rFactor world is richly detailed and it is all accurately represented and the feel is just as meticulous as the look After a few laps hit the ESCAPE key to return to the Testing Session main interface Hit the RACE button again but this time you will be taking the car out As soon as you leave the
10. Location Barcelona Spain Length 4 62 Km Type Road Course Number of Configurations One road course layout Northamptonshire Location Northamptonshire UK Length British Grand Prix course 5 141 Km RF3 Championship course Sports Car Championship course Type Road course Number of Configurations Three road course layouts Nuerburg Location Nurburg Germany Length European Grand Prix course 5 149 Km Nuerburg Sprint course Type Road course Number of Configurations Two road course layouts Essington Park Location Bolsover Derbyshire UK Length Essington Grand Prix 4 012 Km 2 5 miles Type Road course Number of configurations One permanent road course layout Image Space Incorporated Page 44 7 27 2006 Sanctioned Class Season Schedules Event Series Race Locations Rhez Amateur GP GT3 Mills Short Joesville Speedway Toban Short Rhez Unlimited GT2 GT1 Mills Short Orchard Lake Road Course Mills Long ZR Challenge ZR Toban Long Mills Short Orchard Lake Road Course Toban Short Sardian Heights Short Course Mills Long ZR Z Invitational Toban Long Orchard Lake Road Course Mills Long Reverse Layout Sardian Heights Short Course Mills Long Toban Long Reverse Layout rFactor Basic Trainer Mills Short Joesville Speedway Toban Short rFactor Academy Racer Toban Long Reverse Layout And Trainer Orchard Lake Oval Mills Long Re
11. either Flash EPROM firmware upgrades or PLR code changes both of which take mere moments to complete How easy is the programming of the LCD What functionality does it offer RT From the very start we wanted to keep the programming simple but with great functionality While it would have been easier to just design a dedicated racing unit we felt that with the recent developments at rFactor Motorworks we could better serve the aftermarket community by offering as many features as possible and at the same time provide an easy to use system As far as functionality goes the DAS 2500 has it all a very complete and feature rich GPS system for the casual traveler and for the racing interest there is quite a bit more When connected to sensors on the car we can display tire temperatures engine and oil temperatures as well as a host of timing options that provide the racer with relevant scoring information in terms of lap and split times Some of the events do not have a telemetry chopper at them so the DAS 2500 can be used in these cases to get the driver the information s he needs given that pit communications are not available Image Space Incorporated Page 26 7 27 2006 What types of equipment is needed to download and display the LCD data RT With the DAS 2500 all you need is a PC and an RS232 interface to download the data Using our custom designed software it is only a matter of a few mouse clicks to get the full picture
12. from aligning it for the fastest possible exit The next corner T7R is tricky in that this section is obscured by shade For several hours of the day you won t be able to see your braking points as your eyes are not able to adapt quickly enough from the light to the shadow The secret is to brake a tad early It s not a great problem as this corner allows a nice drift across the inside curb at the apex and hence a fairly high cornering speed If you ve braked a little early but not too hard you will hardly lose any time as you can keep the mid corner speed up So brake a little early but not too much and try to almost hit the grass on the inside curb with your right front wheel before the actual apex Considering the high speed this should take you through this corner in a nice four wheel drift Once out though do not over accelerate If you start accelerating too hard and then have to make corrections as you get carried over to the left this will cost you more time than being smooth and accurate and perhaps a little late on the throttle It is crucial that you make sure that the car is pointed in the right direction before you accelerate For T8L you need to use the right hand curb before entry Again try to almost touch the grass at the inside apex of T8L with your left front wheel but not as much before the actual apex as in the preceding corner simply because this is a slower corner A clean early and uninterrupted acceleratio
13. issues associated with the instant replay at the monitor The time of day is not correct and sometimes brake glows and other special effects flash or work intermittently Image Space Incorporated Page 70 7 27 2006 Appendix C Firewall Guide Note this guide is also found under the Support menu in the main rFactor install directory Running Multiplayer Races Using rFactor 1 0 http www rfactor net Overview This document is to help the average computer user setup their firewall and or router so that they can play and host rFactor races Section 1 Hosting a race versus joining a race To join a race you do not need to change anything to your existing Internet connection To host a race you will need to all other drivers to connect to your computer By hosting the race you can specify the rules track and allowable cars In order to have other drivers join your race you will have to open ports in any existing firewall Section 2 Port Information To host games or a dedicator server you will need to open some ports so that other drivers can connect to your game There are three types of games you can host You can host a LAN only game an Internet only game or a LAN and Internet game For any game you want to host on a LAN you will need to open up the ports in Table 2 1 Table 2 1 Ports required for successfully hosting LAN races Port Number Transport Description 34447 TCP Session Race and Chat Information 34297 LA
14. left indicates your current position whilst the number on the right indicates how many other drivers started the session Laps The number on the left indicates the number of the lap you are on whilst the number on the right indicates the total number of laps for the current session Image Space Incorporated Page 12 7 27 2006 Flag Warning The Yellow LEDs light up when a yellow flag is active in the sector that you are in The Blue LEDs flash when you are about to be lapped and are expected to give way to the lapping car s behind The Red LEDs light up when you have been black flagged and are expected to take a stop go penalty The Red LEDs flash on and off if you have been disqualified LCD Displays With seven unique screen modes displaying everything from tire temperature to time of day the DAS 2500 leads the way in information display You can cycle through the various LCD displays with the Enter key Timing During Race sessions the following information is displayed Driver Ahead The gap to the driver ahead of you Driver Behind The gap to the driver behind you Best The fastest lap time and the name of the driver who has set it Leader Current leader of the race Image Space Incorporated Page 13 7 27 2006 During Practice Warm Up and Qualifying sessions the following information is displayed Current Your current lap time Sector X Your best time for the current sector where
15. many options available to them One of the first and most important is what Race Series or game database to use which will partially dictate what vehicles and tracks can be used After that you will want to set up the vehicle filters to allow only the vehicles you want Vehicle filters were discussed above in the Game play Summary section Selecting RaceCast dedicated server or Post On RaceCast non dedicated server will have the timing and other information sent to RaceCast so others can view the race results on your server There are many other options such as which driving aids to allow various race options and so forth that you will encounter and most are discussed elsewhere in this document Also of interest are some more special options in the multiplayer configuration file For dedicated servers only you can configure the voting so it is not too easy or too hard to change sessions add Al Image Space Incorporated Page 48 7 27 2006 restart races etc For these and other options please look under the External Options section later in this document Finally once the server is set up and clients have joined you have the option of booting or banning people for poor behavior Booting people is temporary the player could simply choose to re join the server immediately assuming the race session hasn t started Banning people puts their IP in a list and prevents them from re joining The full list of banned
16. our ability to provide cars that are the perfect fit for our customers Why the decision to offer compatibility with the Kramden MotoGear DAS Tommy Stanton Kramden MotoGear has been a long time player in the field of automotive data acquisition and display and has proven their dedication to quality and service over the years so the choice was an easy one On the surface it is plainly clear that all of the companies seem to have a common goal make racing affordable and offering the customer the right car for the right job that is get them in a racing class that matches their talents what are some of the behind the scenes work being done to enhance the first time racer experience rF Motors Representative The first thing we wanted to do was to immediately open the technology floodgates so to speak By providing free and open access to all relevant blueprints files and the latest in computer machining techniques we are Image Space Incorporated Page 25 7 27 2006 now able to distribute relevant technology in a fraction of the time we were used to The customer benefits from this are tremendous race tested technology is now reaching them in a fraction of the time and with a noticeable increase in quality We have a long way to go to be sure but the framework is in place for a robust and dynamically changing provision for the racing community At the same time our passenger car models are benefiting as wellI new improv
17. pits make sure to toggle off the rev limiter Default L key and begin Image Space Incorporated Page 9 7 27 2006 your run Start out slow to get a feel of the track layout and car handling behavior After a few laps you will begin to gain confidence and will soon be ready to dive into the setup features to fine tune the on track experience After a few more laps your fuel will get low and you will have to make a pit stop The quickest way to get a pit stop done is to make sure you notify your crew before you come in and when you get the Pit Crew Ready message you can come into the pits confident your crew is ready to do the job Make sure you have checked the mapping of the Request Pit control so that you can do this while on the track Pit stops are often overlooked in race preparation but they are a critical part of any on track success Get an advantage over your opponents by practicing the pit lane entry time it carefully so you can enter as fast as possible but still remain at the pit lane speed limit You have now had your first rFactor experience and it is only the tip of the iceberg A full career path of many different car types awaits you and most of the cars found in rFactor can be extensively upgraded with the after market parts provided by rFactor Motorworks See The Shop Vehicle Upgrades for a listing of all available upgrade options Image Space Incorporated Page 10 7 27 2006 Cockpit Overview Th
18. system allows users to buy parts for performance looks and or sound elmproved tire physics and new tire contact calculation engine boost support for various types of suspension including four link rear suspensions as well as other advances in vehicle dynamics eExtensive support for modders Image Space Incorporated Page 5 7 27 2006 Getting Started No doubt you are eager to hit the track right away and this is just the section for you The career paths in the game are a lot of fun to work through and it is a great feeling when a car you have crafted over a period of time becomes the dominant force on the track But for now we want to get you up and running quickly and allow you to familiarize yourself with the many options and racing configurations available to you rFactor is rich in detail and this virtual playground is a serious business the more you put into it the more you will get out of it Much like the racers at the 24 Hours of Toban dedication is needed to get the most enjoyment Player Creation Following the install and activation of rFactor the user is presented with a blank name entry box this will be your first player creation Of course you can always create another persona later perhaps you will have one for online play and another for offline or one for testing one of the numerous mods and tracks that the rFactor Motorworks community is providing The New Player button is found by selecting the C
19. use multiplayer ini value Query Port Start fullproc use dual processors if available Should only be used with Microsoft s dual processor fix for Windows XP SP2 nosound completely disable sound to diagnose problems Image Space Incorporated Page 68 7 27 2006 Modding Notes While rFactor is very open to modding there is some basic information that you should know before doing so First off it s done completely at your own risk as is downloading mods from other people Second if you wish to modify existing tracks and vehicles you should NOT touch any information that can affect physics in any way Doing so will prevent you from joining multiplayer races This includes GDB files RFM files much of the SCN and MAS files any geometry that affects physics HDV files parts of the VEH such as the HDVehicle and Upgrades entries TBC files PM files gears INI engine INI and parts of the upgrades INI any HDV line for example If you absolutely must change one of the above for participation in a league for example we would recommend that everybody that you will be racing against save off the original and then get a copy of the changed file If anybody s version doesn t match the server s version then that person can t join The basic structure of rFactor starts with the rFm files in the RFM directory which define separate race series In it you will find filters for which tracks and vehicles to allow The special
20. will send control inputs through the wheel enabling the driver to feel the best line through a corner This incredible learning tool is made possible at the time of track creation by the application of a special magnetic strip along the center of the best line through a corner Of course this will be a different path for differing autos hence the application of several of these strips all encoded to the particular cars DAS programming This aid will guide you through the corners There are three levels of effect Braking Help The perfect line through a corner is not very useful if you are coming out the other side off the track somewhere Again by employing the DAS system impulses are fed into the programmable brakes and the driver will actually feel the brake pedal moving when he no longer feels that he can be assured that his braking is approaching theoretical optimum as his motions are mimicking the ideal This technology is rarely if ever used once the driver is comfortable with braking Opposite Lock Coupled to slip angle sensors on the front and rear wheels this aid will guide the driver through an out of control steering situation While it cannot overcorrect for extreme inputs it allows the driver to quickly learn the appearance and feel of the control inputs that occur in an opposite lock situation Spin Recovery Possibly the most complex system Kramden provides the Spin Recovery aid does just what
21. you do this you can accelerate early and hard but do not wait too long before you brake as once again you need to align the car optimally for the final corner If you feel courageous you can try to hook the right front wheel onto the curb to counter the centrifugal forces using it as a rail road but it is easy to upset the car badly this way try at your own risk Setup considerations We ve already addressed the differential lock issue In general the default setup is quite stable and easy to drive However it emphasizes directional stability over agility which in turn limits the ability to achieve lower lap times would not touch the suspension for now The default settings allow pretty fast laps and offer was is essentially a very usable car I d set the brake balance more to the rear because in the default setup the front wheels lock up too soon I d set the transmission ratios to match the track s fastest straight You should find that you are just under the redline at the fastest point on the track I ve increased the rev limit to the maximum trusting that the engine will be well manufactured and be able to take the strain In extreme endurance races or on very hot days you might reduce this again or simply shift earlier Image Space Incorporated Page 63 7 27 2006 I ve set the weight distribution to 50 50 as feel it gives me more control over the car With a front bias the car will be more stable and pr
22. 2 Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks dZ QoS Packet Scheduler Eaa Protocol Select the Advanced tab and then click on the settings then you should see a screen like Figure 4 1 3 Image Space Incorporated Page 73 7 27 2006 Figure 4 1 3 Click on the Exceptions tab You should see a screen like Figure 4 1 4 Figure 4 1 4 Image Space Incorporated Page 74 7 27 2006 Click on Add Port You should see a screen like Figure 4 1 5 Figure 4 1 5 pe hl Enter in the information based on Tables 2 1 and 2 2 You will have to add a port for each row of those tables Once you re done you should see something like Figure 4 1 6 Figure 4 1 6 At this point you have successfully setup Windows XP Service Pack 2 Firewall to allow hosted races on this computer to be joined Make sure that any other hardware firewalls are also properly configured Image Space Incorporated Page 75 7 27 2006 Stat Send exe Located in the support directory is a utility Statsend exe that examines the system for informational and troubleshooting purposes Here is an example output DX DirectX 9 0c 4 09 00 0904 CPU AMD Athlon tm XP 3200 2 20 GHz SRAM 1024 MB OS Windows XP Service Pack 2 Build 2600 GPU RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition VRAM 489 MB DRIVER 6 14 0010 6583 GUID D7B71EE2 0910 11CF 056A 0820A1C2CB35 rF Config exe Found in the root directory this utility runs the first time rFact
23. At this time however we are in negotiations with a custom software designer to make this entire process a bit easier We hope to eventually have a full blown telemetry display system the data is there but at this time we have to resolve a few minor issues in order to increase the ease of use in this regard We have heard rumors in the motor industry that the KMG 2005 DAS will be offered as an option on some of the manufacturer s cars which manufacturers can we expect to participate in this program Which cars will be outfitted at the initial launch of the program RT At this time due to NDA papers we cannot say which manufacturers will be offering the DAS 2500 as stock but the groundwork is being laid as we speak However the model is currently available to any who would like to give it a try What kind of a procedure is involved in retrofitting a unit on an older model Are there various packages offered depending on the customers needs What about custom programming and functionality is this offered out of the box KmnGrnaszsoo ff reo a427Ra oor a 4 An early sketch of the DAS 2500 as imagined by Ron Turner RT While the base unit does not come pre programmed beyond GPS navigation duties all of the circuitry is in place and it is not a difficult matter to reprogram the unit to the user s wishes Programmability out of the box is limited but we hope to Image Space Incorporated Pag
24. Clutch Hydraulically controlled this system allows the driver to shift at any RPM without lifting from the throttle By controlling the driveline synchronization of the car an Auto Clutch shift takes approximately thirty milliseconds much faster than a Image Space Incorporated Page 31 7 27 2006 human can duplicate The expense of the system makes it difficult to find in a training environment but there are companies that offer this with their training packages Auto Reverse With this option on depressing and holding down the brake pedal will put the car into reverse automatically Damage Multiplier Using the latest advances in composites and other strength enhancing techniques some pretty amazing damage resistance can be obtained Used strictly in the training environment this setting controls the amount of strength used in chassis tubing and how many layers of composites are added to the body panels and components The cars can be difficult to control with the added mass but driver confidence is boosted immensely making this the perfect tool for building confidence at a new track or when more than a few new drivers are on the track together Another costly item it is found at select training facilities within the rFactor Motorworks Al Strength One of the unforeseen benefits of the magnetic track strips was the further development of the so called car of the future a car that can run without any driver interven
25. I s al fi 3 02 19 4 som waren DF1 1 www driverforum de Mills GF y bis sa ct 13 19 33 57 0 som waren GTrFactor A Istanb rh Mega isgo salify 2 40 19 33 Jow warTcn GPF4Racing Online Trophy1 amp Valer rdo To seat 35 9 13 13 0 sory waren www racingontheweb net ica Cen 3 29 14 07 som waren Transferring data from racecast rfactor net Image Space Incorporated Page 49 7 27 2006 The RaceCast main window allows the user to login check the status of any server running that is using RaceCast and gives an overall statistical picture of all the laps and miles that have been run cumulatively From this main screen you can click on a server name and an informational window will appear below the server list providing the user with the rules and other relevant information from that particular race If you chose you can simply click on the WATCH link and will be taken to a real time display of all drivers on that server what session they are in times they are running and total amount of laps Feel like a race Then pick one of your buddies servers or hop on one that has no password protection but remember your manners here as pickup races are only as clean as the drivers allow them to be If the server is password protected you will be prompted for that password before you are allowed to join the server RaceCast also provides an immense database of driver statistics results and ranking in
26. N Query Information 34397 Race Event Information If want to host the game only over the Internet you only need to open up the ports in Table 2 2 Image Space Incorporated Page 71 7 27 2006 Table 2 2 Ports required for successfully hosting Internet only races Port Number Transport Description 34447 TCP Session Race and Chat Information 34397 Race Event Information Section 3 Port Forwarding and Firewall Exceptions 3 1 Section Overview In general some type of firewall protects computers on the Internet If you are not behind any type of firewall you can ignore this section Also if you never intend on hosting any races you can skip this section 3 2 Description of a firewall A firewall is either a piece of software that runs on your computer or a hardware device that sits between your modem and your computer A router that performs network address translation is considered to be a firewall Common software firewalls are Zone Alarm Black ICE Norton Internet Security McAfee Firewall and Windows XP Service Pack 2 firewall LinkSys Net gear Dlink Belkin and Cisco manufacture common hardware firewalls Driver Join Sequence When a driver attempts to join your race that driver will get the address of your race from either a matchmaker service or by direct IP Regardless of which way the driver gets this information the driver will attempt to connect and be confronted by your firewall If your firewall does not let him in
27. SING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF ISI HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ANY CASE THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF ISI UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE THAT CAUSES THE DAMAGE Note Third party brands and names are the property of their respective owners rFactor c 2005 Image Space Incorporated All Rights Reserved Image Space Incorporated Page 80 7 27 2006
28. X is the number of the sector you are in Self Split The difference between your current lap time and your best lap time as at the last timing sector Best Split The pole sitter s best time for the current sector and their name Clock Displays the current time in game LDR laps Number of laps led by current leader Time Left Image Space Incorporated Page 14 7 27 2006 If the race is determined on an elapsed time basis this line will indicate the time left in the race If the race is based on time then Laps Left will be seen instead Strategy Mode N gt When in Strategy mode the LCD displays details of any outstanding penalties and a summary of any changes that have been requested for the next pit stop Stop Go Indicates the number of laps before you have to serve an outstanding stop go penalty Fuel Indicates the total amount of fuel that the car will be filled with and how many laps that amount of fuel is expected to enable you to complete Tires Indicates whether the tires should be changed at the next pit stop and if so which compound should be used Wing Indicates the angle to which the front wing should be adjusted Damage Indicates whether damage is to be left as is or whether repairs will be attempted Use the LCD Up Down Increase Decrease controls see p 52 to adjust your strategy Note Some options may read N A depending upon the options you have selected Image Spac
29. ackages based on the track type and are complete chassis and aero packages Make sure to select the proper package or you may find your car overheating or worse underperforming Short Track FIS Upgrades None at this time SR Class Car Upgrades Available Spoiler Provides for better rear end stability Cockpit Removes some of the stock car interior and replaces the items with rFactor Motorworks approved racing pieces Side Skirt Image Space Incorporated Page 39 7 27 2006 Not just for styling this upgrade can help with handling as well Front End Allows for adjustable down force at the front of the car a must have for those technical venues Rear End See Front End Hood Reducing weight and providing for better airflow into the engine compartment this is a good upgrade to get early on Exhaust Besides sounding better an upgraded exhaust system is a sure and easy way to gain a few more horsepower Tires You will want to keep the tire upgrades in line with any driveline upgrades as you will need to get the power to the road Brakes From better performance overall to a full blown race setup the brake upgrade is one of the most critical changes to your car another good item to pick up as soon as possible Upgrade in stages if you cannot afford to make the jump to the race setup right away Weight Reduction Must upgrade in stages Drastically reduces the weight of the car by removing unnecessary items and
30. are product rFactor which includes computer software data files and associated documentation Software The Software also includes any updates and supplements to the original Software provided to you by ISI Any product provided along with the Software that is associated with a separate end user license agreement is licensed to you under the terms of that license agreement By installing copying accessing or otherwise using the Software you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA do not install or use the Software ISI reserves all rights not expressly granted under this EULA ISI may update this agreement at any time and without notice by publishing this update on the rFactor website http www rFactor net legal html GRANT OF LICENSE Image Space Incorporated grants to you the right to use one copy of the Software on a single computer You may load one copy into permanent memory of one computer and may use that copy only on that same computer LIMITED USE Without the prior written consent of Image Space Incorporated you shall not directly or indirectly at any time Exploit or permit the exploitation of this Software or any of its parts commercially Publicly display or permit the display of or charge a fee for the use of this Software or any of its parts Reverse engineer derive source code modify decompile disassemble this Software in whole or in part Remove d
31. asty of auto manufacturers did not fully come together until quite some time after Kodi and H6 fell under the protective ownership of rF Motors With those two strategic acquisitions rF Motors next had visions of a unification of the top manufacturers in the world with eventual hopes of extending the automotive experience quite a bit beyond conventional Soon Vayline and RaceWorks followed suit and the world s largest auto manufacturing and support dynasty was formed Choosing the name rFactor Motorworks this corporate partnership began the slow process of revolutionizing auto manufacturing as the world had previously understood it Not only does rFactor Motorworks manufacture some of the most popular automobiles in the world it is their assistance to the end user in a racing environment that has truly established their reputation as a manufacturer that is more than willing to not only make a profit but further the interests of their customers in ways other companies can only dream about Through the use of their virtual assembly lines anyone can manufacture just about any car they can imagine Through the use of VEH HDV MAS SFX and GEN blueprints all provided at a small cost to the user the sky is the limit on just how radical or conventional the client s car can be In fact Dale Moonshine McCoy and Dennis Shotgun Hatfield recently settled many of their legendary off track battles in a one off car co created
32. bending horsepower or the fully loaded H6 Howston that with its 450 horses under the hood and too many innovations and upgrades to mention is the class of the field in the Late Model Sports Car Series rFactor Motorworks dedication to providing a strong and competitive starting point for the serious racer has helped make them world famous In fact in 1997 Hank Pork Chop McLoskey took his H6 Howston from showroom stock to World Champion in the Open Class Late Model Sports Car Championship and showed a very shocked and surprised world that racing was no longer for the elite and well to do anyone with enough heart and desire could now reach the pinnacle of their class For this service to the racing community rFactor Motorworks has received numerous awards and praises as a provider whose desire is simply to extend to all the chance of having their dream of becoming a world class racing car driver become a reality Image Space Incorporated Page 18 7 27 2006 On Assignment tFactor Motorworks Recently Motor Chronicle Magazine was given the rare opportunity of a totally unrestricted look behind the scenes of the four main players in the rFactor Motorworks world In addition to once in a lifetime exclusive interviews we were given access to some of the hottest cars around from the not so docile Rhez to the monstrous FlS and lived to tell the tale Consisting of Vayline Motors H6 Kodi and RaceWorks Motorsport this dyn
33. by them both at the Mills Grand Prix track recently had the good fortune to be invited to a weeklong manufacturer s conference where rFmotorworks among other things let the world in on some of their plans for the future It was an amazing opportunity and I was afforded the luxury of meeting many of the principals in this recently formed collaboration It was nothing short of astounding As an added bonus Kramden MotoGear Inc was also there and they were more than happy to give me a very in depth and detailed look at their DAS 2500 Data Acquisition and Mapping System an aftermarket add on that can be used for everyday tasks such as GPS location displays or as a full blown racing data acquisition and display unit with nearly unlimited programmability As an introduction a familiarization with each principle is presented all of which can be found on the respective manufacturer s web page Image Space Incorporated Page 19 7 27 2006 Vayline Vayline Motor Company was founded in 1965 by Richard M Stanton Originally an engine building firm Vayline produced some of the most competitive stock car engines to come out of Southern England during the 1960s and 1970s From New Cross to Reading to Brands Hatch Vayline engines could be heard in all their glory Slory that often wound up celebrated on many podiums after long hard days of racing Engine building continued as well as victories In 1984 Richard stepped down from Va
34. ce quality even if it meant our own demise In the end we were very fortunate and are extremely proud to be a part of this exciting and daring new venture What is your most popular car RaceWorks Representative Well think the others would have to agree the rTrainer is by far the largest selling car produced by the new corporation Our main goals were affordability and safety and we feel we have struck that balance to near perfection Providing the perfect launching point for a wide variety of entry level talent the rTrainer series has launched the careers of many champions We continue to refine the car and now that the merger is fully in place we can also offer the buyer the rare opportunity to assist in the actual design of the vehicle This allows a level of customization never before seen in the industry What types of upgrades do you offer and how does one go about obtaining them Dante Grimaldi Basically everything you see on the car is upgradeable From a race ready motor to the tiniest decal upgrades to our cars at any stage are as simple as buying the parts and either having the dealer install them or installing them yourself the most popular route by far The H6 for example can be turned into a fully race prepped vehicle and back to a more sedate one again in a matter of a few hours This is just one of the benefits of the merger the vast opening of previously guarded technology has led to an exponential growth in
35. celeration out of this corner and this is yet again a corner followed by a long fast section hence exit speed is more essential than entry or mid corner speed l actually try to hit the inside curb at a point somewhere following the actual apex The criterion is to get the car aligned as early as possible in such a way that you have a fairly straight line ahead of you for early and determined acceleration into that fast section won t describe where that line is since it is clearly apparent During exit will once again allow the car to drift over to the right hand curb and even use it If you get on the grass don t panic As long as you don t steer hard the car will let you get away with getting half a wheel on the green The combination of corners we are approaching now is the most fun part of the track a left hander over a hill followed by a kink to the right and another fairly tight left hander For reference we ll refer to them as T4L T5R and T6L Although hate to lose speed and want to keep the speed up through these corners the fastest way through this section is to drive the optimal line and this means having to sacrifice maximum speed You have to enter T4L from the right while aiming to be on the left where those two infamous little blue plastic cabins are This for practical purposes is the apex of this corner and in this case the apex is not a point it s a stretch Do not accelerate at the apex but wait a ta
36. ction control anti lock ABS systems and other electronic driving aids feel free to enable them as you wish But be aware that they will change the car s behavior so some of the things we say here may no longer apply when driving aids are enabled Let s assume we ve completed a warm up lap and are now on that short straight preceding the final left hander leading back onto the main straight I try to enter the final left hander from the right hand curb since this corner is followed by a long straight any bit of speed advantage can take with me out of this corner will remain effective for in racing terms a very long time Therefore will if necessary sacrifice some speed before entering the corner in order to make sure am able to accelerate as soon and as hard as possible out of the turn need to have absolute control of the car around the apex to be able to point it into the right direction for the subsequent acceleration start from the right hand curb steer early and use the lower part of the left hand curb when I m in the race I might use the higher part of the curb in qualifying but only after I ve made sure my setup permits this Softer suspension settings may allow the car to feel smoother across the high curb stiffer settings may not Basically will point the car to a point somewhere at the end of the right hand curb following the corner by gradually reducing the steering lock Smooth driving is an absolute
37. d parameters to nearly limitless combinations Flag Rules Allows the user to configure the type of race flags that will be seen during a race Fuel Usage If you are not running a 100 race time or laps and wish to ensure a pit stop for fuel select the desired fuel rate consumption multiplier here Tire Wear Similar to fuel usage this will ensure a pit stop is required in shorter length races Mechanical Failures By changing the type of mechanical failures the damage behavior for the cars can be customized Private Testing By toggling this option on there will be no Al cars while in a testing session Al Drivers This controls the amount of Al drivers in the session If more Al drivers are selected than are in a given class duplicate names will be seen in the session Try this with the trainers selecting more than ten Race Grid Position If the Qualifying session is toggled off select Race Weekend then the Race Details tab this setting will determine your placement on the grid when the race begins Race Start Time Choose the time of day for the race start With the dynamically changing lighting of rFactor this can have a dramatic impact on how you approach the track as the sessions advance Be careful not to select too late of a time for the Open Wheel class as visibility will become difficult at best Race Time Scale Image Space Incorporated Page 33 7 27 2006 This allows you to speed up the time of day lightin
38. d and only accelerate when you are sure that you will not hit the wall of T6L on the right From that location after the apex of T4L you drive a straight line to the left most point of that wall Just before you get there you turn Image Space Incorporated Page 61 7 27 2006 left and aim to get your left front wheel into the grass to the left of that curb and way before the apex of that corner Cutting across the grass will not be a problem you re carrying too much speed and the contact with the grass will be too brief to cause any problems and your speed will carry you nicely over to the right and back onto the tarmac As you approach that wall to the right before you turn left into T6L do not accelerate for too long and then aim to coast at half or zero throttle through T6L If you are too fast into T6L you will get sucked over to the right on the exit from T6L and you won t be able to accelerate properly for the short straight following T6L Let the car drift over to the right as far as necessary Hit the throttle once you ve aligned it with a point allowing you to accelerate without danger of getting carried over to the right and off the track Again like in T2R you can chose between two gears this time between fourth or third Fourth is probably fastest as the car will not become so untidy under acceleration Third may feel faster but shifting down to third under braking might have upset the car unnecessarily keeping you
39. d the steering too hard to control at high speed due to the motion of the wheel adjust this setting to find a good balance between control and stability Image Space Incorporated Page 34 7 27 2006 Look Ahead This slider controls the amount the driver field of view FOV turns into the corner For example if you are turning the car to the left the entire viewpoint will move to the left as well giving a more lifelike appearance to the driving Head Movement This setting controls the movement of the FOV within the confines of the car s cockpit rFactor includes the representation of bumps on the track as well as the simulation of in car disturbances such as extreme vibration at high speed too fast and you might find yourself bumping around hard enough to lose the line on the track Exaggerate Yaw Moves the camera in the direction of car angle when in a corner Force Feedback Button FFB Button FFB Type Choose the type of force feedback depending on the controller being used FFB Effects With options between from None to Full this controls the amount of force feedback effects mapped through the control system FFB Strength This setting controls how strong the force feedback values are Adjust to desired strength If you are using a Logitech wheel make sure this setting is of negative value if not already set to negative by default Controller 1 and Controller 2 Buttons These control the various sensitivities and dea
40. d zones associated with the car s control Image Space Incorporated Page 35 7 27 2006 Display The visual aspect of the rFactor world is controlled here Experiment with these settings in order to strike a balance between graphical splendor and CPU performance Circuit Detail Controls the amount of details displayed for a given track Player Detail Controls the detail and appearance of the user s on track car Opponent Detail Controls the detail and appearance of the Al opponents cars Texture Detail Controls the detail of the rFactor world textures Texture Filter Bilinear Trilinear and Anisotropic texture filtering options are selected here Full Screen Anti Aliasing FSAA must be set up by using the rFactor Config exe program found in your rFactor directory Shadows This controls the amount of shadows At the highest levels the shadows are cast over and into the cockpit giving an amazing sense of immersion If you are having performance problems try to reduce this setting first Lowering the setting to High will still give the dynamically changing effect but the casting of the shadow into the driver cockpit will not be seen Shadow Blur Selecting this option will give the shadows cast a much smoother appearance but at the cost of performance If you are having performance difficulties turn this option to OFF Auto Detail FPS This option when toggled on will adjust the level of detail in rFactor in order to
41. e 27 7 27 2006 change that in the very near future as our new software begins the testing phase As far as retrofitting goes it is a simple matter of a flash update of the EPROM and a few code changes to the PLR command script we wanted to keep it easy and we also felt that forcing current owners of the older model to upgrade was not fair The retrofitted units will offer the same functionality as one rolling off the assembly line today We also produce one off units on a per request basis Where is the unit manufactured RT Currently we are using our facility in Springfield Illinois for the DAS 2500 unit construction and software programming duties are being handled by an outfit located in Ann Arbor Michigan can t say much now but in the future all of the DAS 2500 manufacturing programming research and development will take place at a dedicated facility After the interview Ron gave me a very in depth look at how the DAS 2500 works in a race environment It took a few moments to get acquainted with the button layout and command control system but once familiar with that task it becomes difficult to imagine driving without this unit installed At a glance the driver is presented with a lot of critical information but the flow of that information is controlled entirely by the driver so they see only what they need to see Although the unit I tried did not have the computer output circuitry installed the core functional
42. e DAS 2500 is a powerful system enabling real time display of on track driver performance tire wear and temperature engine and brake system temperature as well as numerous other functions Through the careful alteration of the default DAS PLR file entry the output display can be changed Hit the INSERT key to toggle through the three cockpit views The following is an overview of the actual driver s cockpit view Digital RPM Displays Digital Gear Display Digital Speed Display Digital Position Display Digital Laps Display Digital Flag Warning Display 7 Mode LCD press ENTER to toggle through modes gt Me 4 ne gS The layout of each team s cockpit LCD unit varies but the following features are present in all Image Space Incorporated Page 11 7 27 2006 Digital Displays RPM The sequence of lights illuminates as your revs increase If you are shifting manually ensure that you shift up a gear as the red light appears Note that these lights cycle when the launch control system is active and pulsate when the RPM limiter is active Note Launch control is restricted for some classes events consult the relevant sanctioning to determine whether this feature can be enabled Gear The selected gear is indicated as 1 7 Forward Gears N Neutral or R Reverse Speed This number indicates the current speed of the car It can be set up to display in MPH or KMH Position The number on the
43. e Incorporated Page 15 7 27 2006 Vehicle Status Tire wear is indicated by the color bars located next to each wheel Green indicates that the tire has little or no wear yellow indicates that the tire is worn and red indicates that the tire is severely worn Tire Temperature is indicated by the color displayed on the relevant tire display Blue indicates that the tires are cold while red indicates that the tires are at race temperature Each of the tire temperature displays consists of three bands representing the inside center and outside edge of each tire Damage is also indicated through color coding Green indicates the component is fully functional yellow indicates that a component is damaged whilst red indicates that a component has been completely destroyed Fuel Indicates the amount of fuel presently on board and the number of laps it is expected to last for Pit Indicates the lap number on which you are next scheduled to make a pit stop Miscellaneous temperatures and other information Image Space Incorporated Page 16 7 27 2006 Driver Aids Should any of the driving aids be enabled this page will display an illuminated icon corresponding to the particular aid If there is more than one setting for an aid value then the intensity of the light indicates the level of aid employment the brighter the icon the higher the degree of aid being used Image Space Incorporated Page 17 7 27 2006 rFactor In
44. e caster from 3 0 to 5 0 for more directional stability For those who don t know what caster is it s nicely visible on motorcycles Race bikes have a low caster Their front fork is a lot more vertical than that of a custom chopper like in the famous Easy Rider movie Lower caster values make the steering more nervous and agile Higher caster settings add directional stability at the cost of agility But since my setup is oversteering anyway don t need that much directional stability Sometimes setting the front to a higher negative value can also help you turn in but it didn t seem necessary to use this at Mills Well there it is now you have driven a lap around Mills and I have given you solutions to any problems you may encounter setup wise Good luck out there on the track and don t forget the golden rule of racing to finish first first you must finish Image Space Incorporated Page 64 7 27 2006 Appendix B Extra Features Free Roaming Track Cameras Spectator Camera One of the most unique ways to enjoy rFactor is through the use of the trackside stationary camera accessed by default by pressing the END key Once this key is pressed and with the proper control mappings entered the camera can be zoomed in or out moved freely around a viewpoint with the mouse and elevated up or down By moving the camera up high enough you can keep an eye on every car on the track And you will also see the incredible detail that makes up th
45. e more Clips can be moved copied or deleted Each clip is like a piece of an editor s film but much more powerful as the image on it is not fixed In each clip you can specify a vehicle to focus on and a camera to switch to please note however that free look cameras are not currently supported Specifying and arranging these clips you can create dramatic films switching to the right car at the right moment using the right camera When complete save your creation to a movie format to share with your friends Experiment it s fun If you want to create a video first check the Output Settings When you are ready press the Export button Note that exporting a video takes a long time a 30 second clip may take a half hour or more to create The quality and amount of time taken depends on the video codec used You can change the video codec by opening your player file found by default at UserData lt your name gt lt your name gt PLR and changing the setting for AVI compressor fourcc It must be a fourcc video codec you can find out more information about this standard and available codecs at fourcc org Note that very few of the codecs seems to be affected much by the Quality setting in the Output Settings Career Checklist Image Space Incorporated Page 66 7 27 2006 The career paths of rFactor are challenging and rewarding use these tables as baseline templates for tracking your progress Car Date Purchased Serie
46. e rFactor world hidden lakes lush rolling hills and other gorgeous scenery provide for a beautiful and rarely seen backdrop to the action on the track Coupled with the features of the replay engine this camera can be used to display some breathtaking race footage Replay Fridge rFactor features a brand new replay system where you can create your own videos You will find the Replay Fridge under the Control icon in the main options On that page you will find some replay options at the top of the screen and assuming you Image Space Incorporated Page 65 7 27 2006 have already run at least one race you will find a list of replays to choose from in the left pane and the bottom of the screen Clicking on a replay will bring up information about it in the right pane If you have found a replay you want to watch or edit click the Play Replay You also have the option of manually deleting or renaming replays By default the replay system stores the last 5 replays at each track If you don t want rFactor to ever delete a specific replay you must rename it to something without the full track name Once you have started up a replay you can play it using the standard VCR controls Maximize the screen for a better view If you want to toggle the onscreen graphics off hit the Enter key To Edit a Replay Click in the middle of the long bottom window Then use the Split button You now have two clips You can continue to creat
47. e that combines the technical world of vehicle design with the creation of race competition Add to this the creative flair of custom paint jobs circuit creation and race organization and what you have is but a small taste of the world that rFactor has become This is truly an exciting time in Motorsports simulation What we do today is helping to shape the future of this sport Each person brings something unique to this exciting and ever changing landscape We are all a major factor in our future Happy Racing The rFactor Team Image Space Incorporated Page 3 7 27 2006 Minimum Specifications In order to get the most out of the rFactor experience make sure your system meets or exceeds the following hardware requirements System Requirements 1 0 GHz processor Windows 98 SE ME 2000 XP XP 64 bit Note will not run in Windows 95 or Windows 98 First Edition 256 MB RAM GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 64 MB video RAM DirectX 9 0c 2 0 GB of hard drive space for installation After downloading double click on the downloaded file to begin the installation Before the game starts an option to update your DirectX version to 9 0c is offered it is important to go ahead with the DirectX update at this point even if you have 9 0c installed to ensure you have the most current version and any updated DirectX 9 0c files that rFactor requires in order to function properly Image Space Incorporated Page 4 7 27 2006 Features of rFacto
48. ecise in terms of directional control but with a 50 50 weight distribution you leave its characteristic more open and can decide for yourself whether you want it to over or understeer The downside of this is the car may surprise you as you don t know for sure in advance whether it will over or understeer In order for the car to offer you no harsh surprises you will have to introduce that certainty through the setup I ve reduced the brake pressure because the front wheels lock up too frequently With reduced brake pressure this is more easily controllable but too little pressure would prevent me from getting maximum braking force I ve changed the differential as described in the text above I ve softened the front anti roll bar one notch to get a little more grip at the front end through the turns This minor modification did not reduce the directional stability but works towards creating less understeer I ve reduced the front camber to 2 5 because at the default setting only the inside section of the tires ever touch the ground clearly visible through the temp distribution across the tires Good temp deltas from inside to outside are below ten degrees I ve also reduced the camber at the rear 1 5 may not give me optimal lateral grip in high speed corners but get more tire on the asphalt thus increasing the contact patch under hard acceleration I ve changed the tire pressures to get evenly distributed tire temps and th
49. ements in computer modeling have allowed us to create one of the safest cars in the history of automotive manufacturing Kramden MotoGear DAS 2500 Description Interview LCD System I was able to meet with Ron Turner CEO and Lead Designer at Kramden MotoGear and of the many questions on my mind it was Kramden s revolutionary data acquisition and display system that had my interest at an all time high Proving to be one of the most popular aftermarket add ons shortly after it was released the DAS 2500 has nearly unlimited functionality and it was only logical that rFactor Motorworks would approach them for their expertise in the field of digital data acquisition and display It is capable of common everyday use such as GPS navigation and excels in dealing with full blown racing data and feedback with this functionality and an industry standard ease of use the DAS 2500 has firmly placed itself at the center of any serious driving or racing concern What was the main factor for the production of the DAS 2500 RT We had been producing special one off units for a select few racing groups and it was during the development phase when we decided to design and build the unit in such a way as to give it broad appeal to the serious racer or the weekend traveler who just wants a good way to get where they are going without getting lost By going this route we have future proofed the unit as it is fully customizable and upgradeable using
50. ere Locations gt Albert_Park gt Canberra gt Eastern_Creek gt Surfers_Paradise I think this will cause fewer headaches for everyone and it s a convention that should be followed in all cases if possible More extensive modding new skins 3d models and physics is beyond the scope of this document Known Issues Some software products may interfere with the normal startup procedure or multiplayer capabilities In some cases VET anti virus software will cause the rFactor startup procedure to take an exceptionally long time If rFactor seems to be stuck on the rFactor logo screen and you have VET anti virus installed at this time the only known work around is to uninstall VET Setting Force Feedback Effects to anything higher than Low on a Microsoft wheel may result in a loss of forces after going over curbs There are now two possible workarounds both of which reset the force feedback effects on the fly The first is a Controller Mapping Reset FFB that you can use to manually reset the force feedback The second is a controller ini option which can be used to reset the force feedback automatically every X seconds To enable it open the file UserData controller ini and change the value of Reset FFB Time Requesting a replay from the server in multiplayer is unimplemented Force Cockpit Upgrade Credits and Duplicate Vehicle checking are all unimplemented There is no wet weather driving yet There are a few
51. es in every corner Asking the right questions is a crucial part of setting up the car for speed and here re some things you should be paying attention to Does the car oversteer or understeer and if so where and what were you doing at the time with the throttle steering wheel and brake Are there bumps before in or after the corner that upset the car Are there any spot that seems particularly slippery Are the curbs usable or not Is the perspective deceiving you as to the actual trajectory of the corner and the appropriate racing line Is the corner followed by a high speed section which would mean that exit speed is dramatically more important than entry or mid corner speed Is the apex where it seems to be or is it earlier later and what errors are you making in other words what are you trying to do naturally and is this optimal for the corner or not and if not in which way for instance are you trying to jump on the throttle too early are you taking the wrong line braking too late early are you inducing either understeer or oversteer Is a corner followed by another corner and does using the optimal line or speed through one corner compromise the line or speed for the subsequent corner Do you reach something just short of the redline on the tachometer at the fastest spot on the track when you entered the section smooth and fast Do the gears match your cornering speeds or are you at a very high or very low RPM somewhere thro
52. ewall With a non dedicated server there is actually a Firewall Test button that you can use In fact in order to announce your non dedicated server to the Internet you must pass this Firewall Test first It is found under the multiplayer Settings page a submenu of the Connect icon in the main options For further help with firewall issues and setting up ports please consult the Firewall Guide in the Support directory where rFactor was installed If you still do not see your game on the Internet make sure the Matchmaker Announce option is enabled Image Space Incorporated Page 47 7 27 2006 It is very important to set up the bandwidth options for a server You can find information about Connection Types and Upload Download Speeds at the top of the Multiplayer Client Setup section However the server has more considerations than the clients when setting these options up For one thing the upload capacity is more important for a server than the download capacity By default rFactor will use as much bandwidth as allowed to create the highest quality multiplayer experience possible given the connection The bandwidth allowance is determined by a combination of the server and client s connection options More to the point though even though your connection may support 1000 kbits sec LMbit it doesn t mean you should configure rFactor to use 1000 kbits sec If you plan on running several rFactor servers or want some extra bandwidth a
53. formation By using the powerful search functions you can obtain for example a complete list of every race entered in the course of a driver s online career Also for observation is the rRank a ranking based on your online performance the higher the number the better And the best part Through an exclusive agreement between the principals at rFactor Motorworks and several broadcasting networks it s free No longer will you wonder where you stack up in the grand scheme of your racing class RaceCast can provide any information you need and it is just a few mouse clicks away For more information visit the RaceCast site at http racecast rfactor net Multiplayer Client Setup To join an Internet game for the first time you need to set up your connection first Go to Settings under the Connect icon on the main page Pick the Connection Type that is equal to or less than the real connection you have For example if you have a Cable or DSL line with 192kbits upload capacity we recommend choosing the Cable DSL 128K Up selection If you have tested your connection and know that your precise upload and download capacity is not comparable to one of the existing Connection Types then choose Custom and specify those capacities directly in Upload Rating and Download Rating Warning picking a connection type faster than what you actually have will likely lead to a unsatisfactory multiplayer experience After you have set up your co
54. fs Toban Short Special Event LOAD CIRCUIT gt At the top of the screen you will notice the various adjustment tabs Even while actively within the game rFactor allows you to adjust many settings and those all can be found here Some of the graphical related settings are not changeable and those will be grayed out To the lower left is the chat and voting window where you communicate through a text based system with other drivers at the track The Vote Yes and Vote No buttons are used when a vote is put up such as the addition of another driver Al or the advancement of the session to the next useful when everyone is ready to qualify for example but the warm up time has not been met The middle button reveals a smaller GUI where even more options can be selected you can bookmark the server you are on and place your vote for more of less Al drivers for example At the bottom right a small screen is seen and this is the Monitor screen By manipulation of various trackside and car mounted cameras a careful eye can be kept on competitors or you can take a look at how the advancing day is changing the shadows in a particularly difficult corner Clicking on the middle of this screen will expand the driver s monitor for an even closer look By using the END key camera see Extra Features for more detailed information you can elevate the viewpoint to very high above the track and get a feel for the nature of the layout
55. g effects With a setting maximum of 60x a full day can be raced in about a half hour Type of Start Each track has its own type of starting rules rolling or standing and those can be overridden with this setting Race Length Type By altering this setting you can control if the race is gauged by laps run or time elapsed Race Laps If the race is determined by a lap amount set the desired value with this toggle Race Time If the race is determined by a fixed amount of time set the desired value with this toggle Controls Controller Assignment and Function Mapping See the Complete Controls section of this manual for the entire list of control and map able functions that can be used and or assigned to the keyboard or the primary driving controller rFactor includes many new features so make sure to take a good look the new trackside cameras are unmapped by default but are a great enhancement to the simulation and allow for some breathtaking replay views Rates Buttons Digital Steering Throttle Brake Clutch Rate If using a digital control device for a specific input this set the rate of control Digital control devices are devices that have only two states on and off In order to smooth the responsiveness of these inputs we ramp up the effect over time These sliders allow you to control the speed with which the full effect takes place Speed Sensitivity This setting controls the sensitivity of the steering If you fin
56. g transferred The diff lock is really the best option for me at the moment The camber is already high enough or even too high The car feels nicely responsive with more camber but increasing it does not always increase the overall grip and it will also increase tire wear on the inside of the tire could of course decrease the camber at the rear end to get more grip under acceleration since under acceleration the rear suspension gets compressed which turn increases the camber and might lead to the effect that under acceleration the rear wheels only have contact with the asphalt on the inside instead of on their entire width might end up with more rear end grip under acceleration like this which might actually be a point to note if I feel that don t have enough rear end grip under acceleration But right here the diff remains the best solution As for gearing you can use either third or second gear Second feels faster but third may actually be faster as the car will not become so untidy under acceleration and also because shifting down to second under braking might upset the car unnecessarily thereby preventing me from aligning it for the fastest possible exit For now though will try and modulate the throttle and steering wheel to get the car pointed in the right direction Since the car depending on the setup responds differently to control input I ll just have to experiment with which combination of control in
57. i Image Space Incorporated Page 22 7 27 2006 Kodi Kodi Manufacturing was founded in Hungary in 1927 by Kodi Attila and Kodi Balazs The Kodis invented one of the first all steel cars in Eastern Europe Bicycles were the first vehicles produced by the Kodis In 1928 they opened a machine shop in the town of Sz kesfeh rvar making stove parts and later auto parts The Kodi Brothers in 1931 established a large auto parts plant in Budapest Hungary There the brothers made engines and other auto parts and in 1933 began producing their own automobiles Production was abruptly halted and the plant was closed during the dark years of World War 2 After the fall of Nazi Germany the Kodi Brothers decided to re open operations in rapidly growing post war Germany In 1946 Kodi Manufacturing was re born Kodi Attila and Kodi Balazs were responsible for a number of manufacturing innovations including an oven that could bake enamel onto steel auto bodies By 1952 the year in which both brothers died Kodi was one of the industry s largest companies Kodi Manufacturing continued to prosper throughout the 1960s and 1970s However the 1980s saw the company begin to face the challenge of dwindling sales Cost of production and ever increasing competition forced Kodi to close many of their European manufacturing plants By 1994 Kodi Manufacturing was on the verge of bankruptcy and the future seemed bleak at best The Kodi concern was pu
58. ieved While a human cannot pulse the brake pedal as fast as an electronic system can approximately 10 15 times per second by learning how to avoid such a situation in the first place laptimes will begin to improve Traction Control This aid employs traction sensors for the rear tires and feeds this data back to a programmable unit connected to the engine s ignition system If a traction loss condition is sensed at the rear of the car the ignition spark is shut off to the engine s cylinders in such a way as to eliminate the traction lost due to the application of too much throttle Some of the more experienced drivers have been known to purposely activate the traction control system when finding themselves in an oversteer condition a hard bang on the throttle and the rotating rear end suddenly becomes a tenable situation Auto Shifting As the name implies the car can be setup for several types of shifting maps Most common is the full automatic that allows for the up shifts and downshifts to be made by the system with no driver intervention Other options are up shift only downshift only and off Depending on the sanctioning for an event Auto Shifting is still in fairly widespread use but the fastest drivers when questioned indicate that they feel a driver can be faster with manual shifting But before you have years of experience this option will give you a good idea of the proper gear to be in for a particular corner Auto
59. ills Short 1 846 KM 1 2 Miles Mills Special Event Reverse Layout Long 3 149 KM 1 95 Miles Mills Grand Prix Long 3 149 KM 1 95 Miles Type Road Course Number of Configurations Three layouts supporting all classes Orchard Lake Raceway Location Washington Pennsylvania USA Length Speedway Infield Road Course 3 713 KM 2 31 Miles Speedway Oval Course 2 91 KM 1 81 Miles Type Road and Oval Course Number of Configurations Two all classes allowed Joesville Speedway Location Joesville Montana USA Length Short Oval Course 0 656 KM 0 41 Miles Type Fixed Oval Number of Configurations One fixed oval SR classes rF Trainer and rF Advanced classes FIS Championship Series Essington Long Location Length Type Number of Configurations Lienz Festival Der Geschwindigkeit Location Lienz Austria Length Week 1 Altstadt 1 53 Km 0 95 miles Week 2 GP Short 2 68 Km 1 66 miles Week 3 GP 6 26 Km 3 89 miles Week 4 GP Long 7 23 Km 4 49 miles Week 5 24 Hour GP 8 16 Km 5 07 miles Week 6 Rally Hill Climb 6 78 Km 4 21 miles Type Temporary road course Number of Configurations six including one rally hill climb stage Jacksonville Super Speedway Location Jacksonville Florida USA Length Jacksonville 500 4 02 Km 2 50 miles Type Super speedway Image Space Incorporated Page 43 7 27 2006 Number of Configurations One fixed layout super speedway Barcelona
60. isable or circumvent any copy protection or proprietary notices or labels contained on or within the Software OWNERSHIP OF THE SOFTWARE All title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software and all copies are owned or expressly licensed by Image Space Incorporated The rights of the Software are protected by national copyright laws and by international treaties PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Any file information content ideas or other parts relating to this product or its development is proprietary to Image Space Incorporated NO WARRANTY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ISI HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED AND STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE Image Space Incorporated Page 79 7 27 2006 PRODUCT ISI DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS ERROR FREE OR THAT ACCESS TO THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED AND WITHOUT COMPROMISE TO SECURITY SYSTEMS YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS AS IS AND AT YOUR OWN RISK ISI WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION LOSS OF PRIVACY OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARI
61. it says and accomplishes this with a complex array of wheel sensors slip angle sensors steering wheel position sensors engine RPM sensors and various other items that are trade secrets at this time Used mainly in the trainers and rFactor Motorworks Basic Race Schools this one can get you out of a jam with minimal drama Auto Pit Lane One of the most difficult tasks to master is pitting Overshooting the pits speeding and in the worst case hitting people not in cars the technique of pitting is not as easy as it looks With this option programmed into the car the computer takes over once the pit lane is entered and automatically guides the driver to his pit stall Image Space Incorporated Page 30 7 27 2006 Stability Control Identical in principle to the system found on most rFactor Motorworks passenger car models this system is designed to eliminate spins due to weight transfer and tire grip overloads by an ingenious on the fly adjustment of roll bar settings hydraulically controlled torsion bars and suspension ride height adjustments Anti Lock Brakes Another system identical in principle to those found in passenger cars this system is made possible by using wheel speed and grip load sensors pulsing the brakes to prevent a lockup under hard pedal application This aid is a common feature in many sanctioned events and an invaluable tool to the driver for learning how intermittent brake application at the limit of grip is ach
62. ity of the unit was identical to the more advanced telemetry dump model Image Space Incorporated Page 28 7 27 2006 Customize i PRO RACING j PLAYER SETTINGS VEHICLE There are a plethora of options and tweaks in rFactor that allow the end user a highly customized play experience In this section we will identify the organization of these options and explain a little about what they do Underneath the Customize tab on the main menu there are three sub tabs Player Settings and Vehicle The Player sub tab op allows you to change all details concerning the identity of your game persona These are covered in more depth in the getting started section of this manual The vehicle tab displays all the cars allowed for the current mod The purchase selling and upgrading of your car collection is accomplished here Both of these pages are straightforward and fairly self explanatory The Settings sub tab however contains a huge assortment of game play tweaking options and it is here that we focus our current discussion Difficulty This screen allows you to change the various difficulty settings Invulnerability Image Space Incorporated Page 29 7 27 2006 Select this option when you want a pristine ride no matter what This is perfect for learning that new track or dealing with an unruly car setup Steering Help Once the Kramden Moto Gear DAS circuitry is activated the unit
63. must in rFactor as it is in a real car Therefore will not nail the throttle but will depress the pedal further in three or four steps while gradually opening the steering lock The car will probably snake a little but all that matters is that can continuously accelerate as hard as my rear wheels grip allows If can do this then for now everything is optimal If cannot I ll need to change something either in the setup or in my driving Assuming then that am comfortable with the car s handling coming out of this turn I ll accelerate flat out until see the right hand curb preceding TLL Turn One a Left hander Again will aim and drive onto that curb Then as reach the end of that curb will remain on the throttle and steer left a tad earlier than my eyes would make me believe since at this speed the centrifugal forces will drive the car towards the outside of the corner So need to make some provisions for counter balance to still be able to touch the inside curb at the apex of the corner or wherever am aiming for and have the car pointed into the right direction for optimal exit Image Space Incorporated Page 58 7 27 2006 It is fairly easy to get through this corner if you follow this advice However do not make the mistake to dwell on the satisfaction of your success This is one of the major errors a driver can commit keeping your mind focused on the past instead of on what is ahead of you No matter whe
64. n out of this corner is absolutely essential because the following straight is the longest on the track Hence sacrifice everything necessary for a clean smooth exit Image Space Incorporated Page 62 7 27 2006 As you brake for T L start braking before the track darkens from skid marks you will notice that your front wheels lock up even before the crest of that little climb preceding that corner This is because there s a bump that will briefly reduce the wheel s contact with the road Assuming that you hit the bump braking optimally for TOL will require that you release the brake pedal briefly and entirely Releasing the brake pedal only a bit won t work as well as simply releasing the brake which will allow the wheels to start rotating again and then re applying the brakes For those of you who are interested the theory behind releasing the brake entirely is that without the torque the momentum of the rotating wheel there simply is not enough grip at the contact patch to get the wheel turning again You have to add the wheel s own torque to the equation as quickly as possible to find grip and grip obviously is essential to braking T L holds no secrets enter from the right pull over to the apex on the left again a tad early find a straight line to a point before the apex of TLOR and turn left into T11L from that point For T12R again you need to turn in early and remain glued to the inside curb for a moment If
65. ngs it s time to pick a car and head to a track From the Vehicle tab you can see all the cars available to you through this particular series Both the OW Challenge and the SR Grand Prix only allow you to drive cars you currently own but both start you off with multiple cars to choose from Select the Show Owned button to view what these cars are Pick one and head to the Control tab to select a track Once you have selected an owned vehicle it s time to select a track Open up the Control button to access rFactor s offline game options Testing will allow you unlimited time on the track so pick that to familiarize yourself with the rFactor driving model Toban Raceway Park is a good place to start Click on the circuit name to open up the different track layouts available Highlight a track layout and hit Load Circuit and you will begin to load the track When finished you will find yourself in the main driving interface From here you can adjust a vast amount of setup options for the car see The Garage for extensive setup information and comprehensive track orientation example and for the system running the simulator Image Space Incorporated Page 7 7 27 2006 PRO RACING OPA TESTING RACE WEEKEND RACE SEASON Sardian Heights Street Circuit REPLAY FRIDGE Toban Raceway Park 24 Hours of Toban Toban Grand Pris Length 4 012 km 2 5 miles Toban Long Special Event Toban Raceway Runof
66. nnection click Join under the Connect icon A list of games should appear showing the Game Name the Circuit the number of Players out of the maximum allowed and finally the Ping Just to clarify the Ping is not your ping to the server Rather it is the average ping of the players that are currently Image Space Incorporated Page 50 7 27 2006 connected and 0 if nobody is connected Lower pings under 150 or so indicate that the server has a good connection to its existing clients To get more information about a particular game simply click on it At the bottom of the screen there are three tabs each of which has information about the game you have clicked on A lock beside the name of the game indicates there is a password meaning that the server has probably invited specific people to join Another important piece of information is which Race Series rFm is being run The two series that ship with the game are SR Grand Prix Season and the Open Wheel Challenge which were described earlier in this document If you may want to race a particular type of car also check under the News Info tab for the Allowable Vehicles Back under the Settings tab you will see which driving aids are allowed A green box indicates that you are allowed to use the given driving aid If you depend on Traction Control to get around the tracks it is recommended that you not join games that disallow Traction Control You should also check the current Sessi
67. o control under braking Directional stability will be lost by having too much brake balance shifted to the rear wheels will instead Image Space Incorporated Page 60 7 27 2006 again use the differential lock to increase oversteer but this time I ll use the coast side I ll reduce the lock on the coast side from fifty to twenty five to force the car to oversteer more in off throttle situations The reduced preload will help but I ll reduce the coast lock setting as want a stronger effect and want that effect at every throttle position and speed situation Perhaps a short explanation of the preload and lock settings is due The higher the preload the sooner in terms of throttle position and speed differential between the wheel on the left and the one on the right the lock will kick in With no preload and a high lock you get max lock when the speed differential between the left and right wheel becomes very high In this case the lock kicks in late and hard With a high preload setting the lock kicks in early and softly in other words at low speed differentials between left and right wheel With that cleared up let s get back to Mills where am in the process of turning in following the tire marks closely and once again using the right hand curb before the corner and the inside curb at the apex Be aware that the apex in this corner is very late due to the high degree of directional change of the turn itself For optimal ac
68. ollars running a team for a single season when you will receive well a winning team anyway four to six times that back in endorsements broadcast publication and other royalties it is also something not even a fraction of the many smaller companies and racing teams are able to do And in my opinion the racing began to suffer for it and it appeared that the days of proving oneself on the track had given way to the days of press agents and wind tunnel fees in the millions per year We wanted to change that we wanted to give racing back to the racer and just as importantly back to the fans We wanted anyone no matter the skill level to enjoy the highest technology available but with the emphasis strongly on racing Of course this type of revolution does not happen overnight but the changes can already be seen For example women with the talent have a much better chance of success as the gender bias that pervades Image Space Incorporated Page 24 7 27 2006 racing is being effectively controlled with our new venture and it was a goal from the very beginning Alessandro Grimaldi In our case much of our decision was based on what Tony has said but in other regards it was also a matter of our own survival As the spending in the upper classes escalated over the years we found it difficult to keep up with the latest demands of the teams and maintain the quality that has been our trademark And we simply were not prepared to sacrifi
69. olume Controls the player s engine volume Player Volume Ratio How loud your car is relative to everything else Opponent Volume Ratio How loud your opponents will be in relation to everything else Number of Effects Controls the number of simultaneous sound effects that are processed Image Space Incorporated Page 38 7 27 2006 The Shop Vehicle Upgrades rFactor Motorworks not only manufactures some of the best cars in the world they are also actively and extensively involved in the aftermarket support of those cars Whether your preference is for a better sounding exhaust or a full blown racecar rFactor Motorworks provides for everything you will need In fact in order to advance your career standing upgrading is an absolute must But care must be taken make sure to research the track well as a power upgrade might not be as desirable as a brake system upgrade depending on the nature of the track And at a track that is very narrow such as the friendly confines of Sardian proper handling and gearing setup is a must Weight reduction upgrades are unique in that they must be purchased and installed in sequence At this time the FIS cars are not upgradeable The full description of each upgrade can be found in the Upgrades Information Window to the right of the Upgrades Select Window Trainer Upgrades DAS 2500 LCD Unit Advanced School Package National Stock Car Upgrades The Stock car series offers complete upgrade p
70. on that the game is in You cannot currently join a game that is already in the Race session The Laps Remaining and Time Remaining show you how much longer the current session will last unless the participants or server choose to change sessions before it ends The Flag Rules are described elsewhere in this document and the Damage Multiplier tells you how realistic the damage is 100 is realistic 50 is pretty forgiving and 0 causes no damage at all Under the Advanced tab the only current important piece of information is the Data Rate of the server Higher data rates 1000 kbps indicate that the server can handle many cars with good quality Finally other miscellaneous information can be found under the News Info tab If you have decided on which game to join go ahead and click it and then click Load Game at the bottom right hand corner of your screen At that point you will need to choose a vehicle that matches the server s Allowed Vehicles When you are done click Load Circuit and you will be in the game More information about participating in multiplayer games including voting is covered above in the Monitor section More Multiplayer Features On the Join page found under the Connect icon in the main options you will find three tabs at the top Server List Friends List and Chat The Server List is where you are taken to by default and lists the games you can join Under Friends List you can specify friends by their
71. or is installed and can be manually accessed at any time later by double clicking on the exe file With this utility the user can set the screen resolution refresh rate FSAA level and Direct X rendering path version Supports DX7 DX8 and DX9 If you are having performance difficulties use this utility to alter the settings until a good balance between playability and graphics is obtained When used in combination with the in game graphical settings an attractive balance is easily obtained i rFactor ideo Setup 1 4 i xi Driver Resolution RADEON 9800 PRO e00 x 600 32 bit Shader Level Anti Aliasing Refresh Rate Quality 0x9 x None eo Hz Language M YSync On V Windowed English USA v Intel R Pentium R 4 CPU 2 40GH2 2 70 GHz 512 MB Windows xP Service Pack 2 Build 2600 RADEON 9800 PRO 229 MB Video Driver v6 14 0010 6606 DirectX 9 0c 4 09 00 0904 File Config ini Cancel IL ox Image Space Incorporated Page 76 7 27 2006 NOTES Image Space Incorporated Page 77 7 27 2006 User Warnings Projection TV Owners Warning Still pictures or images may cause permanent picture tube damage or mark the phosphor of the cathode ray tube Avoid repeated or extended use of video games on large screen projection televisions Epilepsy Warning Please read before using this game or allowing your children to use it Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciou
72. orld Championship in an Alfieri 8CV The following three years were also successful for Grimaldi finishing 2nd in 1957 and 1959 as well as capturing the number one spot again in 1958 After his 2nd place points finish in 1959 Amadeo made a bid to purchase the Automobili Sportive Alfieri SpA Based in Modena the fledgling auto manufacturer gave him the opportunity to succeed at auto racing Grimaldi in turn wanted to share his good fortune In 1964 at age 39 Grimaldi officially retired from motor sport as a driver to devote his time cultivating Automobili Sportive Alfieri Image Space Incorporated Page 21 7 27 2006 Through the years Amedeo Grimaldi learned that running an automotive company presented many challenges high production costs and the limited market for his automobiles landed Alfieri in serious financial troubles during the late 1970s The turning point came in 1981 when under the pressure of his two sons Alessandro and Dante Amedeo decided to re direct Alfieri s marketing efforts towards the States Grimaldi also made an unprecedented decision to give the company a new name H6 These drastic changes confirmed to skeptics that Amedeo was still the eccentric he was in his youth Once again he proved them wrong Grimaldi positioned H6 as the ultimate affordable Italian sportscar This market strategy as well as H6 s commitment to motor sport made a perfect combination H6 increased their sales by over 400 over the next eight yea
73. profile name and clicking the Plus icon to add them Later on you will be able to see which of your friends are Image Space Incorporated Page 51 7 27 2006 racing right now In the right pane you will see games you have bookmarked Once you are in a race you can bookmark the server by pressing the call vote button in the bottom left portion of the monitor and then pressing the Bookmark button From then on just go to the Friends List pick the bookmarked server and hit Join Race Under Chat you can participate in rFactor chats using IRC Simply hit Connect and assuming your nickname is not already taken it defaults to your profile name you will be able to chat with anybody listed in the lower pane On the multiplayer Settings Page found under the Connect icon in the main options you will see RaceCast settings in the lower part of the screen RaceCast is an exciting new feature that allows you to watch live timing find games and view results and rankings To enable RaceCast to keep your statistics you must first register with RaceCast by typing in an e mail address and password then clicking the RC Register button If Registration succeeds you can then press the Sign on RaceCast button to sign on When RaceCast is activated the RaceCast Status indicator will light up green From then on the game will attempt to log in automatically whenever you start up To view results and so forth open up your web browser and go to racecast
74. puts gets the desired response from the car The theory is to upset the car moderately and perhaps lose a bit of grip at one end of the car the rear end in this case to make it easier to point the car into the right direction Again once the car is pointed in the right direction it is time to return to smoothness accelerate flat out towards the right hand curb preceding T3L This is a very slow left hander and you know by now that it is a hairpin type of corner start braking smoothly quite a bit before the tire marks at least for the Howston The skid marks generally start too late to serve as definitive brake markers and are best used as relative brake markers only notice that as jump off the throttle and under braking the car pushes quite hard that is it understeers Too much brake balance set to the front wheels can cause this It is now on 69 31 so I ll set this to 60 40 later on A wheel can only generate so much grip and this overall available grip is distributed among and shared by all the forces applied to the wheel or rather the contact patch the patch of rubber which is actually touching the road Hence when the brakes are applied at the front end the grip remaining available for steering will be reduced or be completely annihilated should I lock up the front wheels entirely must be careful though not to shift the brake balance too far to the rear because that again will make the car hard t
75. r eRules to simulate different types of racing Standing starts formation laps rolling starts racing by time or laps or both local or full course yellows depending on the severity of the accident and many more fully customizable options eDynamically changing Time of Day TOD with headlights and beautiful transitions from day to dusk to night to dawn Time scaling allows a full 24 hour transition in as little as 24 minutes eBrand new DX9 graphics engine featuring advanced pixel shaders and bump mapping effects Solid DX8 and DX7 support for older cards and or for achieving higher frame rates eHead movement physics cockpit vibrations detailed track surface bump modeling and seat adjustments all give the user a better sense of speed and control Field of View FOV adjustable from the in game Display menu elncludes expanded sound system with incredible and unique sounds for most vehicles and engine upgrades eCompletely updated multiplayer Al featuring a dedicated server with advanced functionality matchmaking and the RaceCast plug in interface featuring live timing results and rankings Future support for more league functionality driver swaps downloadable vehicles skins tracks and voice chat eReplay Fridge replay system allows AVI format creation with effects defined through plug ins eCamera system include mouse free look and allows you to move anywhere Each vehicle features custom cameras eNew vehicle upgrade
76. rack If you have not yet done so take the Howston out onto the tarmac and drive fifteen to twenty laps using the default setup On your first five laps try and follow the racing line as close as you can The main goal at this stage is to memorize the sequence of corners and to identify landmarks that will trigger the necessary memory actions later on when you ll be driving too fast to see every detail POPPED A TTT After five laps speed up a tad and follow the racing line more competitively Not quite at race speed yet but fast enough for it to be interesting Release the throttle considerably earlier than you normally would and start braking earlier as well so that you re not hard on the brakes and are slow enough to be able to examine each corner in order to understand how you will need to attack it These five laps are for Image Space Incorporated Page 56 7 27 2006 understanding how each corner works and your attention should be drawn in particular to the entry and exit phases for each turn By lap ten you should have determined approximate braking points as well as the correct gear for each turn and you should also know exactly what follows each turn Now it s time to go fast For another five laps try to go as fast as you safely can The emphasis is on safe Still brake earlier than you think you should it ll be too late quite often anyway and focus on the racing line memorizing what the car do
77. rchased by rF Motors in 1995 Realizing that a complete overhaul of the company was in order rF Motors re located Kodi headquarters to the Motor City The next eight years proved prosperous for the newly invigorated Kodi name State of the art manufacturing was implemented world class German engineers were contracted and an aggressive marketing campaign focusing on Kodi Motorsport was launched world wide rF Motors made a bold decision in 2004 to re capture the history of Kodi by constructing a brand new European manufacturing facility in Munich Germany just three kilometers from the old Kodi Manufacturing building The Kodi Brothers would be proud Image Space Incorporated Page 23 7 27 2006 On Assignment with Devon Mack At The Facility As approached what many are calling the Holy Grail of the racing industry I asked myself again Devon Mack how did you get so lucky to land this assignment Approaching the main facility it immediately becomes apparent that rFactor Motorworks is a surprising departure from what we are used to seeing in the automotive industry For one thing the grounds look more like a resort than an industrial facility and there are not over abundances of admonishing signs that warn the passerby they are not welcome in some area or other Quite the opposite the rFactor Motorworks main headquarters grounds are masterpieces of design layout and beauty The landscaping features some of the most di
78. rfactor net You will need to log in using your profile name not the e mail address and password that you registered with Image Space Incorporated Page 52 7 27 2006 Control Commands List This is the complete control list for rFactor Note that several commands are unmapped The free roaming camera control is described in more detail in the Extra Features section Default Key Map ACTION Accelerate Brake Steer Left Steer Right Shift Up Shift Down Neutral Clutch LCD Mode Request Cancel Pit Stop LCD Up LCD Down LCD Increase LCD Decrease TC Override Launch Control RPM Limiter Brake Bias Forward Brake Bias Rear Look Left Look Right Look Behind Steering Assistance Opposite Lock Assistance Braking Point Assistance Stability Assistance Spin Recovery Invulnerablity Auto Shifting Traction Control Anti Lock Brakes Pit Lane Assistance Clutch Assistance Take Screenshot Cockpit Cameras Onboard Cameras Swingman Cameras Circuit Cameras Bounce to Vehicles Ahead Bounce to Vehicles Behind Image Space Incorporated DEFAULT KEY DEFAULT CONTROLLER Axis A Axis Y Z Axis Y Axis X Left Alt B1 Right ALT B2 N A Q ENTER S UP arrow DOWN arrow RIGHT arrow LEFT arrow O a Ze TOT T WD F5 F6 Fi F8 F9 F10 F11 Fa INSERT HOME PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Keypad Keypad Page 53 7 27 2006 Instant Replay Display Driver Details Pause Restart Race End Ses
79. rs while still maintaining the orginal Alfieri quality standards In 1999 Amedeo realized that in order for H6 to meet the challenges of the new millennium the company needed to form an alliance with a partner who could effectively carry on the H6 name and maintain its dedication to quality and workmanship rF Motors purchased 51 of the Grimaldi H6 stock in November of 1999 Alessandro and Dante Grimaldi continue to play an integral role in the success of H6 to this day The fusion again proved to be a winning idea In tribute to the great Amedeo Grimaldi H6 presents the 2006 Howston GP a car destined to lengthen the long wake of Grimaldi family successes Here the original letter written by Amedeo who returned to live in Italy to his sons and grandchildren from the H6 archive Cari figli e nipoti il progresso incalza ed giunto il tempo di fondere la nostra impresa con compagnie in grado di vincere le sfide che il futuro riserver ma non dimenticate mai le radici da cui provenite Siate sempre orgogliosi dei tanti successi sportivi che io e gli altri piloti della squadra abbiamo ottenuto con le Howston spingendole ogni volta al limite Conservate integro il carattere delle nostre auto la cui origine nel grande cuore della tradizione motoristica Italiana Ora che sono vecchio e stanco e ora che voi rappresentate il futuro promettetemi di mantenere alto il prestigio sportivo del nostro marchio Con affetto Amedeo Grimald
80. s Image Space Incorporated Page 67 7 27 2006 PLR FILE LINES OF INTEREST LCD Display Modes 31 Add the modes to allow them 1 status 2 aids 4 engine brake temps 8 race info 16 standings AVI compressor fourcc cvid Changes compression algorithm Command Line Options Some people may find a need to use one of our command line options To use command line options create a shortcut to the executable rFactor exe for the normal game and rFactor Dedicated exe for running a dedicated server Right click on the shortcut and select Properties Add one or more of the following command line switches at the end of the Target trace lt 1 3 gt this generates a file whose default location is UserData Log trace txt that may be helpful in diagnosing problems with running the game config lt file gt tun game using a config file different than the default config ini perfhud testing debugging graphics profile lt name gt this will run the game with the given player file name oneclick this allows a dedicated server to start up and load a track without user intervention host auto host unsupported gamename lt name gt set auto hosted game name password lt pswd gt set auto hosted game password maxplayers lt num gt set auto hosted maximum number of players connect lt address port gt auto join at given address amp port If port given is O will
81. sion Race Pan Up Pan Down Rotate L Rotate R Zoom In Zoom Out Display Vehicle Labels Toggle Al control Driver Hot Swap Passenger Select Increment Boost Decrement Boost Temporary Boost Toggle Free Move Zero Free Move Ignition Starter Horn Headlights Handbrake Look Up Look Down Look Roll Left Look Roll Right Adjust Seat Fore Adjust Seat Aft Adjust Seat Up Adjust Seat Down Time Acceleration Toggle Mirrors Toggle HUD Stats Bar Toggle HUD Tachometer Cycle HUD MFD s Toggle Overlays Real time Chat Quick Chat 1 Quick Chat 2 Quick Chat 3 Quick Chat 4 Quick Chat 5 Quick Chat 6 Quick Chat 7 Quick Chat 8 Quick Chat 9 Quick Chat 10 Image Space Incorporated R TAB P M ESC Keypad 8 Keypad 2 Keypad 4 Keypad 6 Keypad 9 Keypad 7 TAB W P UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED H UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED NUM_3 NUM_4 NUM_5 NUM_6 NUM_7 T UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED UNMAPPED Page 54 7 27 2006 Quick Chat 11 Quick Chat 12 External Signal Up External Signal Down External Signal Left External Signal Right External Signal Select External Signal Cancel Camera Slow Move Camera Move Forward Camera Move Backward Camera Move Left Camera Move Right Camera Move Up Camera Move Down Camera Tilt Up Camera Tilt
82. sion of cinema and motion pictures In May of 1927 Marco along with his wife and children made the journey to the States to Hollywood California Amedeo who was only two years old at the time of the move soon became accustomed to the role of a new world Grimaldi With the success of his fathers cinematography came a lifestyle filled with culture creativity and modern luxuries As the years passed Amedeo began to make a name for himself as well as Hollywood s newest Party Boy Amedeo s high profile relationships with female cinema stars his exorbitant spending sprees as well as his eccentricities made him a favorite of Hollywood gossip columnists In 1952 the gossip hit an all time high when Amedeo claimed he was going to pursue his dream of entering the Indianapolis 500 The Hollywood playboy wanted to become a race car driver Many thought this to be a publicity stunt for the Grimaldi whose auto racing experience had been limited to racing from nightclub to nightclub in a limousine Amedeo however did indeed enter the race only to crash on the 26th lap and proving to the world that it was just another ill fated publicity stunt or was it That experience sparked a passion within Amedeo Grimaldi which eventually would make him a World Champion only four years later During those four long years Amedeo spent much of his time back in Italy honing his racing skills and winning auto races In 1956 Amedeo captured the W
83. sness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life Such people may have a seizure while watching television images or playing certain video games This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to flashing lights consult your doctor prior to playing We advise that parents should monitor the use of video games by their children If you or your child experience any of the following symptoms dizziness blurred vision eye or muscle twitches loss of consciousness disorientation any involuntary movement or convulsion while playing a video game discontinue use IMMEDIATELY and consult your doctor Precautions to follow during use e Do not stand too close to the screen Sit a good distance away from the screen as far away as the length of the cable allows e Preferably play the game on a small screen e Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep e Make sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit e Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game Image Space Incorporated Page 78 7 27 2006 Legal and Warranty This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Image Space Incorporated ISI for the softw
84. terested parties But this is not cheap to gain access to the MAS and INI blueprints required for accurate track creation or replication will run you around 10 15 million USD but compare this to the 150 200 million to build a conventional track and the advantages become crystal clear In other words for the price that many teams are paying to simply race a full season an entirely new venue can be created And it can just as easily be taken down and the land returned to a condition that does not indicate that anything was ever there A truly remarkable feat and another in a long line of wonders rFactor Motorworks has put forth in its efforts to make auto racing a household phrase Toban Raceway Park Location Toban Indiana USA Length Special Event Reverse 2 603 KM 1 6 Miles Special Event Normal 2 603 KM 1 6 Miles Special Event Long 4 012 KM 2 5 Miles Grand Prix Event 4 012 KM 2 6 Miles Type Road course Number of Configurations Four layouts supporting all classes Sardian Heights Location Sardian Heights Georgia USA Length Temporary Street Circuit Short Event 1 35 KM 0 84 Miles Temporary Street Circuit Long Event 2 53 KM 1 58 Miles Type Temporary Street Course Road Course layout Number of Configurations Two layouts supporting all SR events OW Trainers and rF Advanced models Image Space Incorporated Page 42 7 27 2006 Mills Metro Park Location Mills City Virginia USA Length M
85. the same time under acceleration it seems very snakey So here is the first thing we need to address setup wise make a mental note that will reduce the differential lock on the power side or the preload to dial some oversteer into the car may choose only to reduce the preload since the problem mainly exists while the throttle is fully depressed Of course the preload also affects the coast side so I ll have to decide whether want the car to oversteer more on the coast side off throttle as well If perhaps only want it a little more loose on the power side with a little less than full throttle applied and would like to regain that extreme stability with the throttle fully depressed would reset the preload to say three Of course could change the overall balance of the car by adjusting the weight balance or the anti roll bars Or even by changing the suspension settings namely the slow action side of the shocks to use weight transfer to achieve a change in the car s balance in specific circumstances But the differential lock is a nice way of achieving the same effect without changing the car s balance or introducing unwanted side effects More rear weight will reduce the steering precision stiffer Image Space Incorporated Page 59 7 27 2006 anti roll bars will increase tire wear and also reduce the oversteer tendency in static situations Increasing weight transfer will only have an effect while the weight is bein
86. ther maneuvers went well or not store it in memory for later reviewing when you re back in the garage and concentrate on what is ahead of you Having reached the apex of T1L provided you have the speed you should have in the Howston you have to start braking for T2R Most of you will have had problems getting through T2R in one piece this is simply because no matter how happy you are about the speed you carried through T1L you have to immediately sacrifice that speed to prepare yourself in time for T2R Obviously the car will not want to slow down it will wiggle and buck Concentrate on braking and on smoothly bringing the car over to the left hand curb before T2R Despite the default setup being a fairly stable one the car will still feel very much on edge under brakes here but making the car even more stable would simply make it too slow So we ll have to live with this for now imagine a line through T2R ending on the left hand curb behind the corner and try to find the right combination of speed and control input to keep the car on that line T2R is followed by a straight so exit speed is more important than speed before the apex and l Il act accordingly by trying to prepare for an optimal exit rather than trying to maintain speed through the corner As pass the apex and try to get on the throttle early notice that the car pushes badly towards the outside curb have problems getting it to steer to the right while at
87. tion whatsoever Using various control systems the car is able to follow multiple lines around any given track at any given speed from docile to racing speed the Al cars have provided to be invaluable learning tools In fact in his preparation for the now infamous Feud Race Dennis Shotgun Hatfield used this very technology to program his opponent s behavior statistically into the Al controls and was thereby able to accurately duplicate on the track many of his longtime rival s signature moves and racing tactics Adjustable to levels that would put all but the very best racers to shame in terms of laptimes this is yet another in a long line of amazing features rFactor Motorworks offers to the budding or serious racer Al Aggression Much like Al strength this controls the attitudes of the Al drivers and is adjustable to some very challenging levels For a baseline set this at the level which will allow you to best the Al by approximately one second per lap on a consistent basis By steadily increasing the speed of the synthetic opponents you will find your laptimes become lower and your comfort level while driving in traffic will increase dramatically Driving in traffic is an essential talent to master if you ever hope to be the class of the field and no amount of money will get you there Image Space Incorporated Page 32 7 27 2006 Rules The options found here allow the user to configure the race conditions an
88. troduction rFactor Motorworks The rFactor dynasty is comprised of rFactor Motorworks which currently manufactures such popular sports cars as the H6 Howston and the Kodi ZRz It is also the organizing body of two small but dynamic race series the OpenWheel Challenge and the SR Grand Prix The rFactor organization has been built from the ground up to encourage and assist the club racing community Through the Motorworks empire s relationships with interested teams access is granted to the rFactor Motorworks coveted rFm s with these any group can create a sanctioned event using any car they choose including those custom built using the state of the art manufacturing provided by rFactor Motorworks A radical departure from the mainstream world of Motorsports and sanctioning bodies rFactor Motorworks fiercely aggressive and creative take has seen the sport grow exponentially over the last four years and it is now watched by an estimated worldwide audience of 100 150 million viewers at some of its larger sanctioned events Formed in 1991 by a handful of dedicated dreamers rFactor Motorworks has grown from a grass roots Sunday club racing group to an internationally acclaimed multi chassis manufacturing and sanctioning body From the very basic to the very advanced there is a car and event for just about any level of racer Depending on your skill level you may feel right at home in the top of the class FIS chassis with 650 mind
89. ugh a corner but cannot shift to a better gear because that then would again be too high or low in terms of RPM Does the rear end get very loose as you shift down for some corners A remedy to this is to shift down later or to move the brake balance further to the front but the latter has severe tradeoffs so if you re still on the default settings you should only choose the first option Do the front wheels tend to lock up excessively Does the car over or under steer during acceleration out of the corner Can you point it towards the straight quickly after the apex Does the car follow your steering input well and where does it not do this Does it do things you do not want it to do If so where If five laps at speed were not enough to answer these questions drive another five After twenty laps however you should have enough information to return to the garage and start discussing the driving and setup of the car for this track Image Space Incorporated Page 57 7 27 2006 All right assume you ve driven those twenty laps now and have the answers to the questions that will come up during the following discussion Let me now take you on a lap at Mills so that you can reflect upon the differences between my perception and yours and see the things watch out for in such situations always drive with all driving aids off so keep that in mind while reading this little guide However since there are racing series that feature tra
90. ustomize icon then the Player icon and finally the Create player button As a new player you will be asked to select a series to play Series can be freely switched from play session to play session for now it is recommended that you try either the OW Challenge 2006 for open wheel racing or the SR Grand Prix a Sports Car series After selecting a series you are also able to customize the Team Vehicle Helmet Nationality Date of Birth and Location Date of Birth and Location are optional but help to make the experience a little more personal Don t fret the choices you are always free to change them later Just give your player a name and then proceed to the Settings button also found under the main Control button Before you take a car out for a spin you should configure your input device Found under the Settings button along with several option categories you will find the Controls option page For now just make sure the most critical inputs are mapped to your preference Be sure to check steering braking throttle and clutch in the small input map to the left of the action key map table Other tabs lead to pages for fine tuning your input device all of these pages will be accessible from the real time monitor should you need to bounce back quickly and tweak input parameters Image Space Incorporated Page 6 7 27 2006 CUSTONNI2ZS PLAYER SETTINGS VEHICLE Once you are satisfied with you controller mappi
91. vailable for other uses web browsing and other networking applications you should reduce the connection type and or share the upload download speeds For example if you want to run 4 rFactor servers sharing a 5000 kbits sec SMbit upload connection then each server should be configured to use no more than 5000 4 1250 kbits sec While we are talking about multiple rFactor servers running on the same machine it should be noted that each one should use a separate profile or player file otherwise options may get mixed up between them Another way of limiting the bandwidth is available through editing the multiplayer configuration file found by default at UserData lt your name gt multiplayer ini You can limit bandwidth on a per client basis by changing the Max Data per Client setting For example say you have some clients joining with cable connections let s say 256kbit connections and others joining using ISDN 64kbit You may want everyone to experience the same connection type to your server so you could change the Max Data per Client to 64 which will limit even the cable clients connection to be the same as the ISDN clients Clearly you can then easily calculate the maximum upload bandwidth you will be using With 15 clients you will be using no more than 15 64 960 kbits sec You might note that if this exceeds the Upload Speed you configured bandwidth will be limited to the Upload Speed instead Servers have
92. verse Layout Toban Short FIS Championship Mills Long Joesville Speedway Toban Long Orchard Lake Oval Mills Short Orchard Lake Road Course Toban Long Reverse Layout Image Space Incorporated Page 45 7 27 2006 Kodi Rayzor Takamaya Venom Scoring SR Series Altstadt GP Layout GP Layout Long 24 Hours Course Place First Second Point Award Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth No Further Point Awards Scoring OW Series First Second Third Fourth Fifth No Further Point Awards Image Space Incorporated Page 46 7 27 2006 Multiplayer There are two types of servers dedicated and non dedicated The dedicated server does not have any graphics or sound and can run on a fairly low end machine because of low CPU and memory usage It can respond to and transmit networking messages much quicker than a non dedicated server To use this special server double click on Dedicated exe and use the options tables to configure the server to your tastes Non dedicated servers are set up through the normal game by clicking on the Create button under the Connect icon in the main options On non dedicated servers the host can race with the clients The host of a non dedicated server is also in complete control of the game flow the clients cannot vote to change sessions or add Al To run a server you may first have to make sure it works with your fir
93. verse flora and fauna to be found anywhere in the world and the atmosphere of the place is comforting As made my way inside it struck me that success is rooted in even the smallest details of the larger plan Steeped in tradition dating back to World War II this new alliance of auto manufacturers and racing support infrastructure is promising to revolutionize the way we approach racing and so far the impact has been appreciable Already deals are being signed for the transfer of the blueprints and files needed to create tracks and cars outside of the main production facility with full support of those creations from the auto makers A level of support rarely seen wonder what other amazements await as begin the discussion with five of the main principle figures involved in this unique project Tommy Stanton of Vayline Motors Alessandro and Dante Grimaldi of H6 and two representatives from rF Motors We have followed the history of this company for quite some time and when the merger took place it was quite surprising what was the main driving force for this decision Tommy Stanton I cannot speak for all of course but one of the reasons for our actions was the realization that racing had changed dramatically and no longer resembled the sport and art as our fathers and grandfathers knew it It almost seemed to become a matter of the haves and the have a lot mores and while it is not a foolish thing to spend half a billion d
94. yline and turned over control to Tommy his eldest son Tommy s plan was to expand Vayline to more than an engine building concern He wanted to build cars From his experience as an oval racer as well as dabbling in road racing Tommy knew that Vayline could produce much more than a winning engine On a cold winter day in December of 1984 Tommy officially took the reigns of Vayline He moved the company north to Newcastle and set out on a mission to make affordable racers for the masses At first his idea was met with hesitation Tommy knew it would take development time Give me four years and you ll see a Vayline car in the Winner s Circle It took Tommy three years and eight months On July 28th 1987 a Vayline R crossed the finish line first in its class at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex The rest is history Tommy was able to acquire additional funding to expand the Vayline plant and began production of the Vayline R Since 1987 Vayline cars have won numerous road racing and oval track championships The tradition continues with the all new Vayline Rhez Speed has never been so affordable Image Space Incorporated Page 20 7 27 2006 HOWSTON GPS H6 The story of H6 is the story of Amedeo Grimaldi It all begins in Turin Italy circa 1927 Marco Grimaldi heir to the 500 year old Grimaldi agriculture fortune made the decision to walk away from the successful family business to pursue his newly found pas

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