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The Sofa Sim Geezer
Великобритания
Добавлен 8 май 2023
Welcome! Yes, welcome indeed, fellow sim racers to the Sofa Sim Geezer's RUclips channel. And just what is a "Sofa Sim Geezer", you ask? Well, some say it's what you get if you prise the helmet off a reclining Stig - other, saner observers will tell you that it's just some old fool who doesn't have room for a static, sited sim rig, so has a foldable unit that he sets up in front of his sofa. Obvious really - Stigs don't recline.
And what can you find on such a channel? Well, videos, duh. This *is* RUclips. In this case it's videos of said old codger - me - trying not to look too foolish as I try and drive generally very fast cars around generally very hard circuits, generally with pretty limited success. No surprise there, then.
There's also some "helpful" tutorial-type stuff, but the best best advice and motivation I can provide is simple: practice more, because if a half-blind, half-baked old idiot like me can do this stuff, you can do better :)
See you on the leader boards,
Geezer
And what can you find on such a channel? Well, videos, duh. This *is* RUclips. In this case it's videos of said old codger - me - trying not to look too foolish as I try and drive generally very fast cars around generally very hard circuits, generally with pretty limited success. No surprise there, then.
There's also some "helpful" tutorial-type stuff, but the best best advice and motivation I can provide is simple: practice more, because if a half-blind, half-baked old idiot like me can do this stuff, you can do better :)
See you on the leader boards,
Geezer
AMS2 VR - Nordschleife in 4:45.3 (World's Fastest Lap - So Far!)
The fastest car in AMS2 is the Gen1 Formula Ultimate, so this lap of the North Loop is the fastest - in the world!
I'm nearer 60 than 50, have poor eyesight, am generally half-baked, have only been sim racing a couple of years, don't own a real car, have never been to a race track, I drive a home-made wooden rig with 2nd rate 2nd hand gear bolted to it, so if I can do this I'm pretty you could too.
It's not skill, just lots of practise :)
I'm nearer 60 than 50, have poor eyesight, am generally half-baked, have only been sim racing a couple of years, don't own a real car, have never been to a race track, I drive a home-made wooden rig with 2nd rate 2nd hand gear bolted to it, so if I can do this I'm pretty you could too.
It's not skill, just lots of practise :)
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Видео
F1 @ Nurburgring Sudschleife 1971 - WR 1:49s - AMS2 1.6 VR
Просмотров 4221 день назад
The lovely country lane that is the old South Loop at Nurburgring. It's a blast in a modern F1 car :)
F1 @ Nurburgring Nordschleife & Sudschleife 1971 - WR 6:35s - AMS2 1.6 VR
Просмотров 2921 день назад
A brisk jaunt around the historic 1971 layout of the North Loop, with an even brisker jaunt around the very historic South Loop thrown in beforehand as a warm-up.
F1 @ Nurburgring Nordschleife 1971 - WR 5:25s - AMS2 1.6 VR
Просмотров 2421 день назад
A lap of the historic North Loop in the modern F1 car from the latest AMS2.
F1 @ Nurburgring Nordschleife WR 4 49m AMS2 1.6 VR
Просмотров 2921 день назад
A lap around the modern North Loop in the Formula Ultimate Gen 2, taking a brisk 4:49s. More to come :)
F1 @ Nurburgring 24hr - WR 6:00s - AMS2 1.6 VR
Просмотров 1221 день назад
Around the 24hr layout in 6 minutes in the Formula Ultimate Gen 2 in the 1.6 revision of AMS2. Fun :)
AMS2 1.6 F. Ultimate G2 Preliminary Setups & Benchmarks
Просмотров 921 день назад
So the 1.6 update has been out for about a week and I've finally had a chance to check it out, and the initial impression is that the Formula Ultimate Gen 2 has definitely become easier and quicker. The tyres have more grip, and I've already beaten the old WR around the North Loop. SETUPS ... are very personal! If this doesn't work for you try something else :) I also expect to refine these in ...
AMS2 - C8.R GTE - WR - VR - Oulton Park Island w/ Setup
Просмотров 92 месяца назад
Taking the Corvette C8.R around the Island layout at Oulton Park and taking a little off my previous pb / wr. Not much of a 'world' record as I'm the only person to take this class of car around this layout so far, which is a little odd as it's the BTCC layout, but you can only race what's available. I've included my setup at the end in case the leader boards get reset - it may not suit anyone ...
AMS2 - C8.R GTE - WR - VR - Oulton Park Classic w/ Setup
Просмотров 42 месяца назад
Taking the Corvette C8.R around the Classic layout at Oulton Park and taking a little off my previous pb / wr. I've included my setup at the end in case the leader boards get reset - it may not suit anyone else.
AMS2 - C8.R GTE - WR - VR - Oulton Park Fosters w / Setup
Просмотров 122 месяца назад
Taking the Corvette C8.R around the Fosters layout at Oulton Park, and going a little quicker than my last pb / wr. I've added the setup at the end in case the leader boards ever get rest, my setup won't suit everyone. Or possibly anyone except me :)
AMS2 - Formula Ultimate G2 - Snetterton WRs - All Layouts - VR
Просмотров 144 месяца назад
The 300. This. Is. SNETTERTON! (Kicks dude down well).
AMS2 - Formula Ultimate G2 - Oulton Park WRs - All Layouts - VR
Просмотров 204 месяца назад
Taking the Formula Ultimate Gen2 around the four layouts at the lovely Oulton Park. The Classic layout is the best - chicanes are a PITA.
Nurburgring Nordschleife 71 - AMS2 - F. Ultimate G2 - WR - VR
Просмотров 124 месяца назад
Taking another few seconds from my pb - more to come!
Nurburgring Nordschleife AMS2 F. Ultimate G2 WR. Almost!
Просмотров 364 месяца назад
Taking 0.02s off my pb, on a lap that should have been a world record. Still, there's always tomorrow :)
Nurburgring Gesamstrecke - F1 WR - AMS2 VR
Просмотров 124 месяца назад
Taking a few seconds off my best time around the full historic north and south loops at the Nurburgring, driving the GenFormula ate in Automobilista 2. Lots mor time to be found. Seriously need some more people on this leader board - go on, it's fun! :)
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring Betonschleife 71
Просмотров 87 месяцев назад
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring Betonschleife 71
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring 24Hr
Просмотров 77 месяцев назад
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring 24Hr
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring Gesamstrecke
7 месяцев назад
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring Gesamstrecke
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring Nordschleife 71
Просмотров 57 месяцев назад
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring Nordschleife 71
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring Sudschleife 71
Просмотров 187 месяцев назад
AMS2 - VR - WR - F. Ultimate G2 - Nurburgring Sudschleife 71
Nordschleife - A Brit tries the corner names in German (AMS2/VR/F. Ultimate Gen2)
Просмотров 507 месяцев назад
Nordschleife - A Brit tries the corner names in German (AMS2/VR/F. Ultimate Gen2)
AMS2 Setups for Formula HiTech, Reiza & Ultimate @ Nurburgring
Просмотров 18811 месяцев назад
AMS2 Setups for Formula HiTech, Reiza & Ultimate @ Nurburgring
AMS2 VR - Nurburgring Sudschleife 71 WR in a Lotus 72
Просмотров 161Год назад
AMS2 VR - Nurburgring Sudschleife 71 WR in a Lotus 72
Nurburgring Nordschleife - 4:34 - F2004 Step 1 - AC - VR
Просмотров 147Год назад
Nurburgring Nordschleife - 4:34 - F2004 Step 1 - AC - VR
Nurburgring Nordschleife - sub 4m - X2010 - AC - VR
Просмотров 150Год назад
Nurburgring Nordschleife - sub 4m - X2010 - AC - VR
BTCC 2023 Recap in 500s - AC - VR - F2004 Step 1
Просмотров 8Год назад
BTCC 2023 Recap in 500s - AC - VR - F2004 Step 1
Goodwood Hill Climb - Under 30s - F2004 Step 1 - AC - VR
Просмотров 583Год назад
Goodwood Hill Climb - Under 30s - F2004 Step 1 - AC - VR
Nurburgring Nordschleife - My 1st sub 5m in AC (no TCS) - VR
Просмотров 133Год назад
Nurburgring Nordschleife - My 1st sub 5m in AC (no TCS) - VR
Spa-Francorchamps - MR-1 SimRig - AC - VR
Просмотров 33Год назад
Spa-Francorchamps - MR-1 SimRig - AC - VR
Isle of Man TT (short) - IMZ Strela-1 sidecar - AC - VR
Просмотров 186Год назад
Isle of Man TT (short) - IMZ Strela-1 sidecar - AC - VR
I appreciate this upload, thanks!
Wow fast! Nice. Where did you get the track?
Project Cars 2 (PC2) has all four Silverstone layouts.
You are my hero! I have been racing, I mean crashing for a week. Total nooby. I was frustrated with the stock settings. Got tired of the Ai passing me in straight. Plus, I like to use throttle and power to control skids like I would in real life. Needless to say, with your settings I went from 20th to pole and cut 10 seconds off my time! THANKS!!!!!!!
Glad they helped :) Have fun racing.
@@TheSofaSimGeezer By the way, I am blown away by the difference in top end speed that reducing the cooling vents on the brakes make. About 5 mph top end.
I'm not sure how accurately the game models that feature, but as the brakes rarely/never seem to overheat there's no reason to have the ducts open. The radiator opening is different, many cars - but not all, will blow up if it's below 45%. On short tracks you can get a lap or two in before something goes bang, but not at Nurburgring!
@@TheSofaSimGeezer Great feedback. Thanks.
0:30 your journey ended there pal
By chance, are you whitespy or pricethesurprise? Of not, sorry for the Inconvenience...
Impressive driving. Well done!
Thank you! 👍
so much of the course has been taken out.
That is true, and it's a shame. On the bright side, none of the course existed at all until afaik someone made a mod for GTR2, and then someone else converted it to rFactor, and then someone else converted it to Assetto Corsa, just so I (or you!) can drive it in VR :)
@@TheSofaSimGeezer nah the course has been there for over 100 years. also there are much better versions of the course to play on
The real course has been there for a while - but I was talking about the mod for Assetto Corsa of course duh. And which games have the full course, F1 cars and VR? LMK and I'll make a vid - or post a link to the vid of you averaging about 155 in an open wheeler round the full version so I can be impressed.
*Crainer
Doh thanks :) I mis-read the circuit map (my eyesight isn't the best) - it actually says "Craner Curves", and a quick Google says it's named after Fred Cramer, a bike racer who opened the circuit in 1933. I've watched BTCC from Donny on the tv enough - I've obviously mis-heard that commentary as well because I had 'Cramer' in my mind. Probably going deaf as well as blind - don't get old :) I'll see if I can correct the subs.
Very impressive
Thanks :) It would be more impressive if I could actually beat the ghosts I'm racing - but it's not too bad for an old fart like me!
I’ll definitely try to get those records back! Awesome driving, had a lot of fun chasing your ghost
Thanks :) You're not bad yourself! I had to take off some aero to set those times, my splits say I could go a 'bit' faster, my body disagrees on the grounds of advanced age, but I'm trying to convince it that it can :) Tell me you're under 50 and have been racing more than a year, so I won't feel too bad when you do beat me?!
@@TheSofaSimGeezer there's definitely a little bit more left in it... Try to increase the downforce a tad, you went a little bit too low for my liking, but your Südschleife sector definitely shows it works on that part of the track... Some short shifting on the exits and you may very well extract at least another second. And well got my rig in August, and just turned 23 last month!
Happy bday for last month :) I've been trying to improve my time on the modern North Loop (I was 5th until Wiess and rurEE absolutely smashed it), and have had to up the aero a bit for that circuit, I'll have another go at the historic versions with this setup, either when I actually improve my time, or just give up :) I also got my current rig about the same time as you (but playing on Xbox), and then finally got a PC and VR at Christmas. It's seriously awesome, but as I turned 30 before you were born it's also *hard* - wish I'd had this sort of gear when I was your age! Good luck with the lap times :)
holy shit thats fast, gg
Cheers, driving it in VR is deeply awesome. Well, except the 100+ times I crashed trying to get this time - but this one lap makes it worth it :)
Good tips, very nice music :)
Well thank you kindly :) Despite your obvious lacks of both musical taste and sim racing knowledge I almost feel as if we're connected somehow ... ;-D
what game is this
Automobilsta 2, aka AMS2
proper good lap by my standards great job!
Cheers :) I think my pb is about 4.43 atm, so 4.55 is 'slow'! Keep practicing, you'll get there.
Fast as fuck boii. Good lap.
Ta muchly :) Not too shabby for this old boy, in fact I've just taken another couple of tenths off this record and there's still a second or two fat to be trimmed. That's probably for drivers faster (and younger!) than me though, so I'll enjoy my record while it lasts!
You're so skilled at this game, it's incredible!
Thanks, I'm not too bad for an old geezer on his sofa who only really got into sim racing last year in my 50s :) There are lots of faster racers out there - they just haven't tried this car around this track in this game yet.
Your commentary is so genuine, it feels like I'm hanging out with a friend!
That's very kind - unfortunately driving this car fast requires so much of my limited mental capacity that there's not much left for useful or interesting commentary - talking without crashing is hard enough:)