Forza Motorsport 2 Finally Coming Next Week!!!!!! - Page 7

sinirgi · 06-15-2007, 02:04 PM

i purchased the mad catz steering wheel a few months ago, and hooked it up to forza2. i really enjoy using the paddle shifters.

it takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it and tweak the steering wheel settings, it rocks! for a racing sim, i wouldn't want it any other way.

btw, the mad catz steering wheel is only $60.00 and maybe cheaper if you look around. of course, i wish i had enough money for the logitech wheel, but it costs twice as much.

***holy EFFING cow*** · 06-15-2007, 02:06 PM

A few years back, I purchased a MadCatz wheel & felt it was a piece. Even when I tuned the sensitivity, my car would jerk so incredibly far with even a 1/8th turn. I could never get used to that.

I returned it & bought a Logitech wheel. It was a lot better, in my opinion, but I still didn't care for the way it felt. I could never get used to the feeling of steering wheel feedback but no feeling of being pushed into my bolsters. It really throws me for a loop. I ended up giving it to a friend.

Personally, I'm all about the controller.

**firmhonda** · 06-17-2007, 12:42 PM

Alright, here's my ford focus... well, one of 2 that I have. The other one is worse, but I figured that it would offend so I figured I would just post the one.

I hate me a focus.

/redneck

**firmhonda** · 06-17-2007, 12:48 PM

Oh yeah, I was going to ask.. Where you would look to see if there were any downloads avaliable for this game?

I would like to get the first download as soon as it comes out.

Also, has anyone unlocked the Koenigsegg yet? Level 39 = no koenigsegg. And I'm seriously not happy about it. Koenigsegg's are my favorite "new supercar."

***holy EFFING cow*** · 06-17-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by firmhonda

Oh yeah, I was going to ask.. Where you would look to see if there were any downloads avaliable for this game?

I would like to get the first download as soon as it comes out.

Also, has anyone unlocked the Koenigsegg yet? Level 39 = no koenigsegg. And I'm seriously not happy about it. Koenigsegg's are my favorite "new supercar."

Check forzamotorsport.net for updates.

As for the Koenigsegg (sp), have you driven it? Go play with one in the arcade mode. Car's more squirrely than Central Park.

abs0lutexer0 · 06-18-2007, 03:32 PM

What level is everyone on (in career mode)? What difficulty level do you guys play? Do you guys turn off all the assists (i.e. TCS, ABS, etc...)??

JMAC303 · 06-18-2007, 04:54 PM

I play with the wheel and all assists turned off. Sometimes though, I'll use ABS and traction control when I'm in a beast of a car.

BTW, I think it's safe to say that if you're looking to buy a wheel, don't go with anything other than the MS Wireless Racing Wheel. So far all review on that thing have been outstanding - not to mention the game was made with that wheel in mind.

abs0lutexer0 · 06-18-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JMAC303

BTW, I think it's safe to say that if you're looking to buy a wheel, don't go with anything other than the MS Wireless Racing Wheel. So far all review on that thing have been outstanding - not to mention the game was made with that wheel in mind.

I'll definitely keep that in mind when I buy my steering wheel.

***jpik2003*** · 06-18-2007, 09:21 PM

I've had the game since release. I'm on level 24. Didn't play as much lately because it froze every time i started up a game, then got the 3 red lights. But did the "towel trick" yesterday, & i was able to play for over 2 hours so far without any problems.

TheRumBucket · 06-19-2007, 01:33 AM

what's the towel trick?

**firmhonda** · 06-19-2007, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRumBucket

what's the towel trick?

**dentrecords** · 06-19-2007, 09:22 AM

On level 36 now.. haven't played it in a week. I keep the ABS on, sorry, can't live without it. Everything else off, until I hit the R class cars, then I turned the TCS back on.

**firmhonda** · 06-19-2007, 12:05 PM

am I the only person that has a goofy looking car? If so it's sad, because I have 2 more (all fords).

I wanna see more goofy cars!

***holy EFFING cow*** · 06-19-2007, 12:06 PM

"firmhonda," do you play on Xbox Live?

**firmhonda** · 06-19-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by holy EFFING cow

"firmhonda," do you play on Xbox Live?

When I get a chance to play.. the day I bought Forza my 360 broke, so I have to work around a friend of mines schedule as far as that's concerned.. He has xbox live though, and we kind of take turns on races here and there. I've been wanting to get in on some of these xbox live exclusive tournaments.. I think it would be fun to do a set of races against other people instead of just ai's.

***holy EFFING cow*** · 06-19-2007, 12:11 PM

WWEEELLL, when you get the chance, per your homie's schedule, hit me up. My gamer tag is the same as my screen name (spaces & all).

**firmhonda** · 06-19-2007, 12:25 PM

^can do

***holy EFFING cow*** · 06-19-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firmhonda

^can do

Cool man. Just let me know who you are when you add me, please?

**firmhonda** · 06-19-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holy EFFING cow

Cool man. Just let me know who you are when you add me, please?

lol, definitely. pm sent.

***jpik2003*** · 06-20-2007, 01:43 AM

Towel trick is only a temporary fix. It works for a day or 2, then red lights return. I've done the towel trick like 2 times now. Just called Microsoft today about the repair, and they want $130 for it. I've already sent in a couple to get repaired in the past & they were free. The build date on the current one is 10-25-06 so shouldn't it still be covered??

But anyway the towel trick is very simple.

1) Have a decent size towel
2) Turn on your 360, see the 3 red lights. (make sure no game is inside)
3) Wrap the towel around the 360 tightly so it gets really hot.
4) Wait about 20 minutes (I waited about an hour)
5) After the 20 minutes or however long you choose, turn off the xbox.
6) Towel & system are both going to be hot, so take it off carefully.
7) Let it cool down for about 30 minutes.
8) Turn it on, should be back to green lights

Its like your taking the 360 to the sauna. It get warm & relaxed and starts working again.

06-15-2007, 02:06 PM	#122 (permalink)
*holy EFFING cow* wish for wings that work Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 1 / 100%	A few years back, I purchased a MadCatz wheel & felt it was a piece. Even when I tuned the sensitivity, my car would jerk so incredibly far with even a 1/8th turn. I could never get used to that. I returned it & bought a Logitech wheel. It was a lot better, in my opinion, but I still didn't care for the way it felt. I could never get used to the feeling of steering wheel feedback but no feeling of being pushed into my bolsters. It really throws me for a loop. I ended up giving it to a friend. Personally, I'm all about the controller. __________________ POLITICS

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*holy EFFING cow* wish for wings that work Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 1 / 100%	"firmhonda," do you play on Xbox Live? __________________ POLITICS

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*holy EFFING cow* wish for wings that work Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 1 / 100%	WWEEELLL, when you get the chance, per your homie's schedule, hit me up. My gamer tag is the same as my screen name (spaces & all). __________________ POLITICS

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sinirgi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: canton - n.c. Age: 34 Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i purchased the mad catz steering wheel a few months ago, and hooked it up to forza2. i really enjoy using the paddle shifters. it takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it and tweak the steering wheel settings, it rocks! for a racing sim, i wouldn't want it any other way. btw, the mad catz steering wheel is only $60.00 and maybe cheaper if you look around. of course, i wish i had enough money for the logitech wheel, but it costs twice as much.

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firmhonda Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DF-Dub Age: 25 Posts: 10,981 Justin Credible. iTrader: 0 / 0%	Alright, here's my ford focus... well, one of 2 that I have. The other one is worse, but I figured that it would offend so I figured I would just post the one. I hate me a focus. /redneck

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firmhonda Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DF-Dub Age: 25 Posts: 10,981 Justin Credible. iTrader: 0 / 0%	Oh yeah, I was going to ask.. Where you would look to see if there were any downloads avaliable for this game? I would like to get the first download as soon as it comes out. Also, has anyone unlocked the Koenigsegg yet? Level 39 = no koenigsegg. And I'm seriously not happy about it. Koenigsegg's are my favorite "new supercar."

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abs0lutexer0 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,412 iTrader: 7 / 100%	What level is everyone on (in career mode)? What difficulty level do you guys play? Do you guys turn off all the assists (i.e. TCS, ABS, etc...)??

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JMAC303 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 605 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I play with the wheel and all assists turned off. Sometimes though, I'll use ABS and traction control when I'm in a beast of a car. BTW, I think it's safe to say that if you're looking to buy a wheel, don't go with anything other than the MS Wireless Racing Wheel. So far all review on that thing have been outstanding - not to mention the game was made with that wheel in mind.

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*jpik2003* RAWRRR Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 20 Posts: 4,620 Jack iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've had the game since release. I'm on level 24. Didn't play as much lately because it froze every time i started up a game, then got the 3 red lights. But did the "towel trick" yesterday, & i was able to play for over 2 hours so far without any problems.

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TheRumBucket Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 1,118 iTrader: 0 / 0%	what's the towel trick?

06-19-2007, 12:05 PM	#133 (permalink)
firmhonda Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DF-Dub Age: 25 Posts: 10,981 Justin Credible. iTrader: 0 / 0%	am I the only person that has a goofy looking car? If so it's sad, because I have 2 more (all fords). I wanna see more goofy cars!

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firmhonda Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DF-Dub Age: 25 Posts: 10,981 Justin Credible. iTrader: 0 / 0%	^can do

06-20-2007, 01:43 AM	#140 (permalink)
*jpik2003* RAWRRR Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 20 Posts: 4,620 Jack iTrader: 0 / 0%	Towel trick is only a temporary fix. It works for a day or 2, then red lights return. I've done the towel trick like 2 times now. Just called Microsoft today about the repair, and they want $130 for it. I've already sent in a couple to get repaired in the past & they were free. The build date on the current one is 10-25-06 so shouldn't it still be covered?? But anyway the towel trick is very simple. 1) Have a decent size towel 2) Turn on your 360, see the 3 red lights. (make sure no game is inside) 3) Wrap the towel around the 360 tightly so it gets really hot. 4) Wait about 20 minutes (I waited about an hour) 5) After the 20 minutes or however long you choose, turn off the xbox. 6) Towel & system are both going to be hot, so take it off carefully. 7) Let it cool down for about 30 minutes. 8) Turn it on, should be back to green lights Its like your taking the 360 to the sauna. It get warm & relaxed and starts working again.