Forza 3 - Lotus Racing Team - LotusTalk

Exigest · 11-03-2009, 04:35 PM

I'd like to start a quasi legit group of drivers to drive the Lotus line of cars together. Finding people to drive with that aren't always trying to run you off the road is stupidly difficult.

Eventually I'd really like to do some GT races with the Lotus cars all kitted out in the goodies. That picture of the Evora GT has me yearning for an Evora race.

My gamer tag is thomhend. If you want to join just send me a message and mention Lotus Talk.

I'm not a pro racer. I've got about 200 (worthless

) hours on FM2 with low assists. Now that I have FM3 I'm trying to ween myself off assists

.

I look forward to driving with you guys.

Edit: I just put up a website for the "team."

Perfection Racing Team – Forza 3

Veruca · 11-03-2009, 04:38 PM

Me! Me! Me! Gamertag: Lil Miss Lotus

I was a little disappointed in the Lotus selection in the free play mode...

Exigest · 11-03-2009, 04:42 PM

Awshum!

Just an FYI. If we ever manage to get some "serious" races going the assists will either be turned way down or off completely so it's a good idea to practice without them. Plus it's more fun

.

Veruca · 11-03-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exigest

Awshum!

Just an FYI. If we ever manage to get some "serious" races going the assists will either be turned way down or off completely so it's a good idea to practice without them. Plus it's more fun

.

That's fine, we can do manual transmissions if you want lol I have contributed many hours of my life to Forza and Gran Turismo. I should be fine.

I have the wheel if anyone is looking for one. I don't like it.

Boxer347 · 11-03-2009, 05:49 PM

I'll definetely join in!! I'd love to get some serious races going. I don't use any assists exept ABS. Have a wheel/chair setup. I'll send a message later tonight. My gamertag is Mach428.

Exigest · 11-03-2009, 06:01 PM

What chair do you have? I want one and don't want to spend a fortune on it.

Boxer347 · 11-03-2009, 06:08 PM

I have the Playseats 72000. It runs about $350 with shipping. It works well with the Microsoft wheel and the G25.

truespartan · 11-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Im in!

I have spent a good percentage of my late night life in forza 2 and just getting started on 3. Need to find more time!!

What assists do you leave on? Honestly I have trouble without ABS and TC(on the higher horse cars) using a controller... the rest I can leave off.

my gamertag is Fastestman

Harrison

Exigest · 11-03-2009, 06:18 PM

I'm practicing with absolutely no assists on besides the paddle shifters. That doesn't mean we have to race as such. I expect ABS and MAYBE braking line to be open for use.

When practicing you can use whatever cheat, I mean assist, you want.

Boy I am really looking forward to this.

truespartan · 11-03-2009, 06:24 PM

ahhhh ya i should be fine with only abs and i guess with practice without it.

Just need to play more.

Are all of you guys on wheels? I guess I need to get one. With the controller I find it hard to modulate brake pressure

Exigest · 11-03-2009, 06:29 PM

I'm on a wheel and haven't figured out hard braking without locking them up. Also downshifting is proving to be a challenge without locking the rear. Plenty of challenges waiting to be crushed.

It's a steep learning curve but I'm having a blast at it. I think it's totally worth it.

Boxer347 · 11-03-2009, 06:30 PM

Well, I figure most cars now have ABS anyway so I don't feel bad using it. I always play with manual trans and in car view.

Boxer347 · 11-03-2009, 06:32 PM

Sending out messages in a minute if anyone of you are on.

Exigest · 11-03-2009, 06:34 PM

I don't think most race cars have ABS. I've even heard it can screw you over on a rough track. I could be wrong though.

smokin orange · 11-03-2009, 06:36 PM

Count me in. I don't have nothin...yet, but I want to race. Is 51 yrs old too old?....I constantly beat my 17 year old son on grand Torismo.

I will go out and get the stuff if thats ok with you guys.

Exigest · 11-03-2009, 06:38 PM

I'll be on in about an hour.

Exigest · 11-03-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin orange

Count me in. I don't have nothin...yet, but I want to race. Is 51 yrs old too old?....I constantly beat my 17 year old son on grand Torismo.

I will go out and get the stuff if thats ok with you guys.

Nope, that'd be AWSHUM! What is your gamer tag?

BrianK · 11-03-2009, 07:20 PM

Sounds interesting. I'm often on in the evenings (during the week). No assists, fwiw. tag: "bk luv"

dos531 · 11-03-2009, 08:08 PM

Im in
gamertag= dos531

MikeLeuz · 11-03-2009, 08:18 PM

Count me in as well...
Gamertag = Schumi Jr

Someone mentioned using "in car" view. Wondering how many others use "in car" view? I've always used behind-the-car, but may try to start using in car.

11-03-2009, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Exigest oh boy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CDA, Idaho Posts: 232	Forza 3 - Lotus Racing Team I'd like to start a quasi legit group of drivers to drive the Lotus line of cars together. Finding people to drive with that aren't always trying to run you off the road is stupidly difficult. Eventually I'd really like to do some GT races with the Lotus cars all kitted out in the goodies. That picture of the Evora GT has me yearning for an Evora race. My gamer tag is thomhend. If you want to join just send me a message and mention Lotus Talk. I'm not a pro racer. I've got about 200 (worthless) hours on FM2 with low assists. Now that I have FM3 I'm trying to ween myself off assists . I look forward to driving with you guys. Edit: I just put up a website for the "team." Perfection Racing Team – Forza 3 Last edited by Exigest : 11-03-2009 at 05:18 PM.

11-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boxer347 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 19	I'll definetely join in!! I'd love to get some serious races going. I don't use any assists exept ABS. Have a wheel/chair setup. I'll send a message later tonight. My gamertag is Mach428. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT vert - 347 stroker, other than that too much to list Saving for my next toy - Elise

11-03-2009, 06:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Boxer347 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 19	I have the Playseats 72000. It runs about $350 with shipping. It works well with the Microsoft wheel and the G25. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT vert - 347 stroker, other than that too much to list Saving for my next toy - Elise

11-03-2009, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
truespartan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 40	Im in! I have spent a good percentage of my late night life in forza 2 and just getting started on 3. Need to find more time!! What assists do you leave on? Honestly I have trouble without ABS and TC(on the higher horse cars) using a controller... the rest I can leave off. my gamertag is Fastestman Harrison __________________ 2005 Elise- Sport, touring, B&M shifter, toe link brace, Odyssey Battery, 6pt. harnesses all around, desnorkel+green filter, Stage II =Fun

11-03-2009, 06:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
truespartan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 40	ahhhh ya i should be fine with only abs and i guess with practice without it. Just need to play more. Are all of you guys on wheels? I guess I need to get one. With the controller I find it hard to modulate brake pressure __________________ 2005 Elise- Sport, touring, B&M shifter, toe link brace, Odyssey Battery, 6pt. harnesses all around, desnorkel+green filter, Stage II =Fun

11-03-2009, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Veruca Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 217	Me! Me! Me! Gamertag: Lil Miss Lotus I was a little disappointed in the Lotus selection in the free play mode...

11-03-2009, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Exigest oh boy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CDA, Idaho Posts: 232	Awshum! Just an FYI. If we ever manage to get some "serious" races going the assists will either be turned way down or off completely so it's a good idea to practice without them. Plus it's more fun .

11-03-2009, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Exigest oh boy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CDA, Idaho Posts: 232	What chair do you have? I want one and don't want to spend a fortune on it.

11-03-2009, 06:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Exigest oh boy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CDA, Idaho Posts: 232	I'm practicing with absolutely no assists on besides the paddle shifters. That doesn't mean we have to race as such. I expect ABS and MAYBE braking line to be open for use. When practicing you can use whatever cheat, I mean assist, you want. Boy I am really looking forward to this.

11-03-2009, 06:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Exigest oh boy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CDA, Idaho Posts: 232	I'm on a wheel and haven't figured out hard braking without locking them up. Also downshifting is proving to be a challenge without locking the rear. Plenty of challenges waiting to be crushed. It's a steep learning curve but I'm having a blast at it. I think it's totally worth it.

11-03-2009, 06:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Boxer347 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 19	Well, I figure most cars now have ABS anyway so I don't feel bad using it. I always play with manual trans and in car view. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT vert - 347 stroker, other than that too much to list Saving for my next toy - Elise

11-03-2009, 06:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Boxer347 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 19	Sending out messages in a minute if anyone of you are on. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT vert - 347 stroker, other than that too much to list Saving for my next toy - Elise

11-03-2009, 06:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Exigest oh boy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CDA, Idaho Posts: 232	I don't think most race cars have ABS. I've even heard it can screw you over on a rough track. I could be wrong though.

11-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
smokin orange Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 412	Count me in. I don't have nothin...yet, but I want to race. Is 51 yrs old too old?....I constantly beat my 17 year old son on grand Torismo. I will go out and get the stuff if thats ok with you guys. __________________ 05 Elise, (sold) 2002 BMW 330ci convertable, M package 1998 Range Rover (stolen) 1972 BMW 2002 supercharged, fuel injected, liquid intercooled, Haltech E6A ECU...and lots of other stuff 1988 BMW 535Is

11-03-2009, 06:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
Exigest oh boy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CDA, Idaho Posts: 232	I'll be on in about an hour.

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11-03-2009, 07:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
BrianK very dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles (Highland Park) Posts: 2,427	Sounds interesting. I'm often on in the evenings (during the week). No assists, fwiw. tag: "bk luv" __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

11-03-2009, 08:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
dos531 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13	Im in gamertag= dos531 __________________ 2006 Exige Aubergine Purple

11-03-2009, 08:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
MikeLeuz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 42	Count me in as well... Gamertag = Schumi Jr Someone mentioned using "in car" view. Wondering how many others use "in car" view? I've always used behind-the-car, but may try to start using in car. __________________ 2008 Lotus Elise California Edition - Red 1998 Volvo S70 T5