Quote from simulation :

the race around the island is toooo easy ...I was like uhhh WTF...i finished with a 10 min lead....not 10 seconds ..10 minutes!!!

Same here, I think. It was far too easy. I crashed many times yet I still had a 14 minute lead.

Quote from Dygear :

They did that for the last game to, but it was against the clock. Granted I did that in a Augusta.

Wise man. I used a stage 3 tuned Kawasaki

Quote from freddyalek90 :

Fixed.

It's "on an MV Agusta".

Quote from BlueFlame :

I love that Merc herse at 0:40 hehe, but seriously awesome vid

It's an ambulance

Quote from Dajmin :

And you carry a big stick, so if anyone takes the piss you can smack them.

I always carry a big stick. :icon23:

Kev, if I were you I'd get a Toyota Starlet, Suzuki Swift or a Daihatsu Charade. A Corolla will do too, but being heavier it'll do less mpg. The only problem with those cars is rust, so take the time to find a good one.

High bitrate music -> Foobar -> Creative Audigy 2 SE -> Behringer MS40. I had to ditch the hi-fi I used to have because I had nowhere to put the speakers, so I got these smaller Behringer speakers with an internal amp.

Quote from adamlfs :

Someone already mentioned this but heres a screeny :P

Look familiar?

*image*

Yep

Quote from shaun463 :

Guys, I know it's a joke, but come on, that is quite racist :P.

No it's not!

And the game is on

Quote from Agniz :

never heard that ovens are so multifunctional nowadays







couldn't resist

We've got a pc in the kitchen here

Should've bought a Golf.

Quote from mr_x :

Well, I've completely changed my opinion of this game, I had a play today and got really into it! I tried it with the G25 instead of gamepad I was using and used the settings from adamlfs (from post quoted below) and it's much more drivable - it does still snap sometimes, but it can be just about controlled!

This!

Quote from DevilDare :

To add to that, the cars snap straight away when you try to correct the slide with even the slightest of counter steer...

Are you using the interior view? If so, you'd better give the bonnet view a try. The interior camera moves in an annoying way imho.

Quote from Daffyflyer :

Didn't get much recorded yet, still experimenting with our sound guy as to the best way to record things.


Its going to cost around/under $20AUD/12GBP/14EURO

Oh lawd, my wallet is open already.

Quote from The Moose :

For all the people that think I'm talking out of my backside let me just confirm what i'm talking about here.

When I say "drunk driving" I'm not talking about driving after 10 pints, I'm talking about driving with just over the legal limit of alcohol in your system, which is technically "drunk driving"

Any of you that don't believe that your reaction times are slower when on the phone than when at the legal alcohol limit are simply in denial. All research done has come to the same conclusion.

Don't get me started on texting whilst driving. That is way beyond stupid.

To the person that thinks I'm trolling... read my posts again and see if you can work out why I have very strong opinions on this subject. I'm not going to spell it out for you.


Thanks P5YcHoM4N and the others that have pointed out the facts.

I suspect it's the older, more experienced drivers that actually recognise the truth of the situation.
I'm rather worried that I share the roads with people that think driving whilst on the phone is acceptable

Right. My definition of drunk driving would be driving after 10 pints. I agree that talking on the phone increases reaction times a lot, which is why I rarely talk on the phone whilst driving.

Hey Moose, have you ever been drunk? If so, you'll know that it is far worse than driving whilst talking on the phone.

Badass.

Quote from S14 DRIFT :

iPod integration was one of the reasons I chose a Golf

wat

Quote from S14 DRIFT :

as it can be done without fitting a chavvy radio. I've seen loads of people online who say the part IS availible from Volkswagen so is my dealer being gay?

Yes he is. Try a different seller.

Quote from marsaz :

Being on phone while driving is distracting, yes. But it's simply incomparable to being drunk. You can always drop the phone. You can always decide how much of your attention you should keep on the driving and use the "I'll call you back in a bit, ok?" if the conversation is getting too much or you're about to enter a 3 lane roundabout. When you're drunk that's it. There's no way to drop it.

This.

Moose, you're overreacting. It's funny. It makes me wonder whether you're trolling or not.

Quote from The Moose :

50% of you admit to driving whilst using a mobile phone? What is wrong with you people? Idiots.

Well yes. But not in heavy traffic or when I'd need to focus on the road. You might not know, but I drive a mail van on saturdays. The roads are deserted on saturday mornings, and I mostly drive through rural areas anyway.

You make it sound like as if people would instantly drive into a tree when they pick up the phone.

Protip: Don't call me an idiot.

Quote from bavorak :

in case they shut down the internet?

This

I've used my mobile phone while driving, but only for a few seconds. If I know it's going to take longer, I'll put it on my dashboard, park somewhere, pick it up and continue the conversation whilst standing still.

I often run red lights at one particular intersection, because on work days I pass it at least twenty times. When there's nobody around (it's outside town, so I can see for miles) I won't wait.

Because I'm the local postman pat, I'm allowed to drive the wrong way down a one-way-street. Hah!

Taking risks is quite vague. Don't we all take risks? I do overtake a lot, but I've never needed luck to survive. I've got it all under control

I speed a lot, but only where I know it is safe. Speed limits tend to be very low in the Netherlands, so even doing 30km/h over the speed limit can still be very safe.

Scaring others while driving is something I've done frequently. . Especially on the 'local rally stage', a narrow road through fields with great visibility, where I can literally see 5 miles ahead. Some passengers can handle it, but I've made a few scream too. Fun fun fun

I've simraced for five years before I took my first driving lessons, needed only one attempt to pass and I've had my licence for two years now. I'm a professional driver now, so I get paid to drive.

Overall I drive quite spirited, but always safe and under control. I never take silly risks, but some people are scared very easily.

My only shortcoming is not keeping enough distance on the highway, but I'm working on it.

Quote from Agniz :

those are from that awesome ElectricRetard website?

Electricretard is much better.

Quote from doyal :

It is uhh... going great

How about the Frisian Sexbierum? And yes, bier is Dutch for beer.

Quote from danthebangerboy :

Well my mates other half has just got one of these only cost her about 3 grand or so, and as she is only 19, and as she rolled one of her previous car onto its roof and into a field just after she had passed her test (it was me that saw her crash and dragged her out of the wreck) so i doubt she has the best insurance history in the world either.

Hers is a 5 door and has chrome alloys on it, but the same colour as this one, its a very nice car IMO.

This.