wheelman Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 My son finally talked me into getting xbox live set up so we can play Forza together. Wondering if anyone here plays it and if you have an xbox live account? I haven't got my account set up yet so don't have a Gamer ID but as soon as I do I'll post it here. Any of you who have played Forza, what do think of the simulation? I find it pretty accurate and am a little curious about how the suspension adjustments in the game relate to real world. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I recently have been playing it quite a bit. I love the fact that they included at least one old Z. I think the tuning part is the part that makes the game so awesome. You might want to check out http://www.forzacentral.com for different settings and other tuning options. I dont have XBL, but I do have XBC if you want to work something out sometime.(Just PM) Im going to post a video of me drifting around in a 240z later on today, or tommorow, so I'll post a link in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oinojo Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 i played it and wasnt too fond of it... im a gran turismo fanatic so to play something other than that always felt akward. Your right about the tuning aspect of the game, its a lot of fun to have a 240z with an rb26dett but still run stock 175mm width tires:x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Forza is fun but I'm Gran Turismo 100% lol. You cant relate ANY in game stats to the real world because programers design their own "real world" peramiters for the game. Thats why in gt3 you could make the pikes peak fly or do 400mph. They set drag, gravity etc at w/e best suites the game, not to copy the real world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Sure Doodly did, before I broke my stupid MadzCatz steering wheel's gas pedal. Now that I played with the wheel, I just don't have much fun with the hand controle anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Alexideways, I know what you mean about trying to use the hand control after having driven with a steering wheel, just not natural. TeamNissan, I was wondering more about the relative values for each suspension setting as they relate to each other on a given car not to reality. Example: I set up the 240ZX(?) in what we call the west coast setup (stiff rear soft front) and it drives totally different from the east coast setup (soft rear, stiff front). In another thread I asked about this and one of the suspension gurus stated that the east coast setup was more effective when driven slow in and fast out with the west coast being just the opposite. When I tested this in Forza thats pretty much what I found. So I started experimenting with other cars and found the same basic behavior. Just got me thinking about how much can be learned from these games. They are simulators with a given level of accuracy and making macro adjustments in the game might give a person an insight into making similar changes in a real world car. Obviously nothing relates directly but the basic concepts seem to follow. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Well, it does show you differences way quicker than if you had to go under the car and turn those spring perches 1/4 turn, just to see if it's better. It's not dead accurate but, it gives you a good idea about the physics involved and let you experiment and learn without having to buy expensive components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZDreamin72 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 of course i have froza, cant wait for forza 2 to come out...watchin the forza motorsport shwodown on speed channel as well...but other than that i love gran turismo too...most arguments on which is beter is jsut who owns which system...i own a xbox and love both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Death69 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 yea im waiting for forza 2 to come out. i play Gears of War, Need for Speed MW and Carbon, and pgr3 alot. ive had xbox live since day 2 and my 360 since day 1. anyone who wants to play me some tome can add me if they want. my gamertag is the same ass my account name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal-s130 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Mathias211 is my gamertag so add me up. I am waiting for Forza 2 and I mostly play Test Drive Unlimited which is real fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest l28et Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Just picked up my copy yesterday for 8.99 (Used) I like it a lot. Very easy to get money/cars quickly and great tuning options. 240ZG RB26DETT, stroked, 725@30psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Amateurs... Just kidding! Hey, since we're not all on Xbox Live, why not set up an informal time trial or something, who can get the fastest time in their 240zx on a particular track? Post a screenshot as proof or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jankyvictor Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I now advertise for HybridZ with my car on Xbox Live! In Forza 2 you can completely modify the look of your car in thousands of ways....it actually makes for a great way to see what you like and don't like the look of on your Z. Find me online under JANKYVICTOR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason4300 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I play Forza 1. I don't have an xbox 360, so I don't have Forza 2, even though it came out a few days ago. Can't wait to be able to play it, even though I'm a bit disappointed with their car list. they got rid of the fairlady!! my live account is mason43. if anyone wants to do a hybridZ night on Live, I'm game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 The S30 is still in it, my brother got it the other day. I don't recall if they call it the fairlady or not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerBjt Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I have Forza 2 and omg is it fun, plus is has a 432R Fairlady in it! You all should go out and buy forza 2 and a xbox 360 right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steal my nametag Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 i just completed a BRE clone, minus what's under the door glass it was too small for me to try at the moment, anyways! i've got it all set up to produce them a #46 BRE Fairlady free of charge to anyone who wants to gift me their Z Gamertag: Stolen Nametag. just send me a message on xbox if you'd like one. Forza 2 only, sorry guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steal my nametag Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 The S30 is still in it, my brother got it the other day. I don't recall if they call it the fairlady or not though. both of the S30s available in forza 2 are dubbed as Fairlady Zs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Death69 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 my gamertag is the same as my username. if any wants to play, send me a friend request. forza 2 is an excellent game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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