Originally Posted by 11Chaudion:
I bought the rfactor dvd and the g27 steering wheel. I cant get the wheel it self to set up, its like the steering wheel doesnt work. I cant turn. I can go straight but cant turn, When I calibrate the wheel it wont do anything when I turn left or right.
Few tips (I use a G27, very nice wheel):
1. Make sure rFactor is not already running when you plug the wheel in.
2. MOST IMPORTANT. You need to assign which control turns left, turns right, etc in the game.
Instructions:
- At the main spinner screen, click on "Settings" and then "Controls.'
- In the 'action' box, you will see a list of actions with what button does what. Go to the one that says "turn left", click on it, then turn your steering wheel left. Repeat the same procedure for turning right, brakes, gas, shifting, etc etc.
Example (click on link below):
Wheel Set-Up Link
After you get that set-up you will need to set all your steering rates and sensitivities. Below are screen shots of my wheel settings. They have served me & others well for years.
Again, Settings ---> Controls ---> Rates tab
Rates Tab (Click Here)
Force Feedback tab
Force Feedback Tab (Click Here)
Controller 1 Tab:
Sensitivity - all options set to 50%
Deadzone - all options set to 0%
Controller 2 Tab:
Same as Controller 1
Next, click on the "Mappings" tab, then click "Save" (in the middle of the screen). Type in whatever you like then click "OK" (now that profile is saved... you don't have to do that again!)
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Next thing, setting the "difficulty"
- Click on the "Difficulty" tab.
- Set all options to "OFF" except for "Auto-Clutch."
- Rest of the options don't matter.
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Originally Posted by 11Chaudion:
I have no clue how to get the sprint cars/ late models etc and other tracks to add to the game. Very frustrated.
For about 95% of all the mods & tracks out there this is a very simple procedure.
Anytime you download a mod for rFactor, run the installer program and then it will ask you where to install the files. Click the "browse" button and navigate to your "rFactor" folder... typically this is found at 1 of 2 places:
1: C:\Program Files\rFactor
2: C:\Program Files (x86)\rFactor
After you find the rFactor folder, just click on it once then click "ok/next/install" (whatever the option is). You will be given a confirmation message that the install is done.
That's it! When you go into the game and select a different "series" (ie. going from Sprint Cars to Modifieds) it is best that after making your selection you restart rFactor to make sure all the mod settings load correctly.
Also, never EVER have rFactor open while installing any track or mod.
Keep in mind, rFactor is a SIMULATOR, not a game, so lots of configuration is needed to get it going, but once it is going, it's a very low maintenance program.
If you need any help, please let me know. I'm happy to get more people involved with sim racing.
email:
jrhuston81@gmail.com
