Manual or Automatic?

Treadstone · Post by **Treadstone** » 13 Jan 2004, 13:26

Ok we all know that driving properly you have to use a manual, especially when racing

However NFS is too f**king gay to recognise my splendid Saitek joypad and I'm stuck with my shiznit sidewinder pad. But both joypads do have 'trigger' buttons which are ideal for changing gears for a racing game. When I choose manual I'm sure I'm faster - cos' I can downshift for tight corners, plus I'm almost sure that I get faster acceleration...maybe I'm dreaming it?! I do have a tendancy to over-rev during frantic gear changes during a race tho

So I normally drive using a Automatic cos' I'm a lazy booboo and get too frustrated with my (sometimes) poor gear change

hondaforever · Post by **hondaforever** » 13 Jan 2004, 13:51

i think there was already a string on this but n e way... I use a sidewinder joystick whichi have gotten used to racing with. i ALWAYS use manual since its goty 2 nifty buttons at the top, and it works pretty well 4 me...

Gussy · Post by **Gussy** » 13 Jan 2004, 14:24

going manual...it does give better acceleration and the ability to take tight corners better (by downdhifting BEFORE)...

UncleBob · Post by **UncleBob** » 13 Jan 2004, 15:01

However, keyboard driving makes manual mode quite complicated because of difficulties with finding optimal control keys layout.

I use ',' and '.' keys for steering, 'a' and 'z' for accel and brake, Alt and Space for shift down and up, 'x' for handbrake and 's' for nitro. This layout actually came from earlier Microprose F1 Gran Prix games

So sometimes I go automatic to do not provide much noise hitting gearbox keys

Gussy · Post by **Gussy** » 13 Jan 2004, 15:09

why not use the arrows?

i use a,z for shifting, arrows for braking, acc, steering, shift and space for the two different "handbrakes"

UncleBob · Post by **UncleBob** » 13 Jan 2004, 16:23

As I said it came from Microprose F1 games... I completed there about 50 "seasons", 16 races each, so I don't use arrows.

BTW, what do you mean saying "two different handbrakes"?

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 13 Jan 2004, 21:10

i use the arrows for steering, space for brake, right shift for handbrake and 'L' for change up, and '.' for change down and 'N' for nitrous. manual is better tho

hondaforever · Post by **hondaforever** » 13 Jan 2004, 21:52

when i use keyboard (NFSIII 2player etc) i use arrows for up/down/left/right and q for shift up, w to shift down, space for handbrake, 0/INS for look back but i rarely use the K/B. i m thinking of replacingmy sidewinder joystick shiznit with a force feedback logitech wheel, good idea or no?

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 13 Jan 2004, 22:03

the logitech wheel kicks ass, my mates got one

Gussy · Post by **Gussy** » 13 Jan 2004, 22:10

the new Ferrari one? or what was it?

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 13 Jan 2004, 22:11

not sure, the one my mate has is just black and blue, with paddle gear shift, but its a great wheel

hondaforever · Post by **hondaforever** » 13 Jan 2004, 23:01

ok thnx. it costs 70USD tho steep. o well.

En1ma · Post by **En1ma** » 14 Jan 2004, 08:27

Get a logitech momo. Gr8 wheel.

You have a grip wheel, with manual shift on side.

With pedals for feet.

Best $100 bucks I spent for a while.

hondaforever · Post by **hondaforever** » 14 Jan 2004, 21:41

too expensive!!! i dont think i can get the momo wheel since i have only 80USD to spend. i kno i m cheap but im too young 4 a jo...

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 14 Jan 2004, 21:44

found some pics for you hondaforever: the new CRX and NSX, although neither r official yet. plus, the new eclipse concept car

hondaforever · Post by **hondaforever** » 14 Jan 2004, 21:49

thanks, man! i saw the nsx in Motor Trend andi t sure looks sweet. i dunno if its me but all the hondas sold in the us are starting to look like honda insghts. not a bad thing but good????i

UrQuattro · Post by **UrQuattro** » 14 Jan 2004, 22:13

I love the new NSX concept, as well as CRX... But the Eclipse... I was never a fan of, and this on is... a bit trendy.
On the topic, I use keyboard, and have always used it since some old F1 GP game (was it '94?). But I'll have to try that layout someone posted, with a bunch of keys spread out.. Will keep the force off those poooor arrow keys (I have like 10 racing games (motogp, F1, rally, nfs series!) and all employ arrows, imagine the wear). And I switch between transmissions - usually the manual prevails thou - A&Z keys.

Gussy · Post by **Gussy** » 14 Jan 2004, 22:13

i so love the "old" eclipse, but i puke when i look at that...how could they...

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 14 Jan 2004, 23:29

at least its better than the 'middle' eclipse (the one from 2F&2f) lol

Gussy · Post by **Gussy** » 14 Jan 2004, 23:32

which one is that?

UrQuattro · Post by **UrQuattro** » 15 Jan 2004, 00:12

it's the spyder eclipse, the disguisting, ugly, big eyed Eclipse, the latest version. I hate that car. I test driven it, got a flat on the way back to the dealership, was blamed by dealer for driving it too aggressive! How can I forget!

hondaforever · Post by **hondaforever** » 19 Jan 2004, 16:01

haha

sorry

Gussy · Post by **Gussy** » 19 Jan 2004, 18:35

hahaha...way to go paco XD

hondaforever · Post by **hondaforever** » 20 Jan 2004, 13:54

hey, en1ma, thnx for the advice. pi got the MOMO wheel any way since it has the gerashift u were rght about it being one helluva wheel. just gotta get used to it(since ive always raced w a microsoft sidewinder shiznit joystick) and ill be beating EVERYONE!!!

DenZer · Post by **DenZer** » 20 Jan 2004, 18:10

I allways use manual option, it gives better acceleration and better handling

I use arrows and a,z for shifting. .. .

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