C.a.r.s.

[vobler]

Even though the last builds has seen an improvement in FFB, word is that the Build this Friday will have a completely new FFB system. At first they are showing all parameters so anyone can tweak them to their liking and after some testing they will fix some settings to make it easier to adjust.
There are still going to be some issues due to problems with the current tire model, but the new model is coming along nicely.

The multiplayer is also getting along nicely and they are talking about testing soon. Not for everyone in the first tests, but as soon as everything is up and running they will release the it for a larger test audience.

New WIP cars lately: 3 Mitsubichi Evo's, FFord 1600, Caterham 300, Caper Stock car
New WIP tracks: Too many to list (can't remember

Some more user pics
http://www.wmdportal.com/projectnews/project-cars-community-gallery-16/
Current leader in the Gamer trailer competition:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w2QyxgfMkU

[TeaLeaf]

Looking forward to trying this.  Fingers crossed!

[FatBob]

I have had quite a few laps on this now and it really is shaping up nicely.
The  feel of the throttle control is just right  (after a few off's !) and  the same with the brakes, too much brake.... arrgh smoke and death  everywhere but when its right its a great feeling to see the nose dip a  fraction and a bit of light squirrelling then hit the apex just right,  okay o'll admit i have only managed that once and on the way out of the  corner i floored the BAC Mono in 2nd resulting in a ballet move of such  elegance d'arcy bussell was smiling right up until i sandwiched her  between the car and the tyre wall !.

I have the member package  and think the news that some ffb work has been done is spot on, i have  been strugging with the steering a bit just can't seem to find the right  sensitivity to suit at the mo so the ffb overhaul is welcome indeed.

Also  the news about some different cars coming is great as it does seem  there is a tendency to feature cars designed solely by Mad Jack McMad  the BAC Mono being a point !.. man i love that car but its a beast,  after 30 laps or so i was about still 12 seconds off the best lap time  and not getting any nearer, some kind of idiots setup guide as to what  works on different tracks/conditions would be awesome for me, as usually  i'm an "out the box" type driver, but i reckon as this game progresses  further towards release some serious tweaks will be required to really  get competitive.

in game Fatbob shout me if ya see me !

[vobler]

in game Fatbob shout me if ya see me !

Will do!

Here is my stats: http://cars-stats.wmdportal.com/index.php/profile?user=280

[TeaLeaf]

Member package here too, but not had time to run the beta releases yet.

[vobler]

Three new cars announced today:
http://www.wmdportal.com/projectnews/slightly-mad-studios-pagani-announce-partnership/

[FatBob]

Looks like i will be getting some more time with my friend "the trye wall of death !"

[Tutonic]

Looks like i will be getting some more time with my friend "the trye wall of death !"

.... and in the game.

[vobler]

Just a quick update on todays build. FFB is much better now. Tweaking this and with a more dynamic tiremodel, the game will become one of the standards in the industry. I am convinced that this is going to be good. :yahoo:

Oh and the Zonda R is in it too!

[vobler]

This weeks build takes the FFB to "Good!". All cars are a joy to drive now, but need some "by car adjustments" and I expect that to come very soon. After that a new dynamic tire model and we are there.
Now is a good time to join!

[vobler]

Eleven different Fords to be available in Project CARS

London, May 30, 2012: Slightly Mad Studios are proud to announce they have signed a licensing agreement with the Ford Motor Company that will allow eleven iconic Fords to be included in the company’s WMD-powered Project CARS title.

Project CARS players will get to choose from eleven famous Ford models within Project CARS, ranging from powerful muscle cars and iconic sports car racing machinery to modern street & racing cars.

1966 Mustang 2+2 fastback (foundation trade dress for 1966 Shelby GT350)

The 2+2 Fastback was one of the first Mustangs that helped build the iconic name Ford’s range of Mustang models has today.

Powered by a Ford 289 K-Code V8 engine putting out 274hp, the car was also the base for Carrol Shelby’s GT350 model.

1967 Ford MK IV

Better known as the GT40, the MK IV was the fourth evolution of Ford’s legendary sports car racing challenger. Powered by a seven-liter V8 engine, the car went on to win both the 1967 Sebring 12 Hours & Le Mans 24 Hours in the hands of Bruce McLaren, Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney & AJ Foyt.

1972 Escort RS1600

The RS1600 was the sport version of Ford’s Escort Mark 1 that was build from 1968 through 1974. Powered by a 16-valve Cosworth BDA engine, the car featured a sport suspension and strengthened bodyshells that made the RS 1600 a long-time favorite for amateur racing & rally drivers.

1980 Capri (Group 5 â€" Team Zakspeed)

Built by Team Zakspeed, the Group 5 version of the Ford Capri was one of the most extreme Ford race cars ever built. Powered by a twin turbo-charged 1.4 liter Cosworth BDA engine, the car predominantly raced in the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft, being driven by legends such as Klaus Ludwig & Hans Heyer.

1988 Sierra RS500 Cosworth (Group A)

Designed to the FIA Group A regulations for touring cars, the Sierra RS500 Cosworth successfully competed in the 1987 World Touring Car Championship where it narrowly missed out on winning the title. The car also proved to be very successful in national series such as the DTM where it clinched the title in 1988.

1997 Mustang Cobra (SCCA Trans-Am)

The Ford Mustang Cobra has made the Trans-Am history book as the series’ most successful race car of all time. The car completely dominated the 1997 season, winning all 13 poles & races.

Built by Roush Racing, the Cobra weighed 1400 kilograms, using a pushrod V8 engine & five-speed gearbox.

2012 Fusion NASCAR Stock Car

The Fusion is Ford’s weapon of choice for NASCAR Sprint Cup, helping the Ford Motor Company to two runner-up titles in America’s most popular form of motorsport in 2008 & 2012.

The Fusion stock car weighs 1700 kilograms and is powered by a mighty V8 engine built by Roush Yates, putting out more than 850hp. The car is being driven by famous NASCAR superstars such as Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth & Gregg Biffle.

2012 Focus ST

The 2012 ST is the all-new top range model of Ford’s Focus model range. Powered by a 2.0-liter twin-cam 16-valve EcoBoost four cylinder engine that provides 247hp, the Focus sprints from 0-60 in just 6.5 seconds.

To go along with the impressive performance, the car is equipped with plenty of sport features such as aluminum pedals, Recaro sport seats as well as Ford’s Sport-Steering system.

2012 Focus ST (BTCC)

The Focus also has a presence in the British Touring Car Championship as Redstone Racing campaigns the Ford Focus ST touring car built to the Super 2000 regulations.

The car showed lots of promise in the early parts of the 2012 season as Mat Jackson was able to clinch two race wins at Donington Park & Thruxton.

2013 Falcon FG (Australian V8 Supercar Car of the Future)

Ford is one of two manufacturers involved in the hugely popular Australian V8 Supercar series. For 2013, the series will be switching to a new platform of cars, designed to be more cost effective and to offer better safety features.

The Falcon FG will be Ford’s challenger starting with the 2013 season as the company will try to add to their five manufacturer titles clinched in Down Under since 2003.

2013 Ford Shelby GT500

Bearing the name of the late Carroll Shelby, the GT500 is the most powerful factory-made Ford Mustang ever built.

Powered by a supercharged 5.8 liter V8 engine putting out 650hp , the GT500 exceeds a top speed of over 310kph. The raw power is controlled by the finest technology as the car is equipped with Brembo brakes and Bilstein suspension.


The Fords will be available to drive in Project CARS later this year. WMD members will be able to take a virtual test drive once first versions of the cars have been completed by using the regular development builds of Project CARS. To shorten the waiting time, WMD members get to follow every aspect of the car development process on the WMD forums, from the first steps to the finished car out on track.

[vobler]

Slightly Mad Studios’ WMD-powered Project CARS title will feature no less than ten iconic Lotus race cars thanks to a partnership with the Classic Team Lotus company.

http://www.wmdportal.com/projectnews/classic-lotus-race-cars-coming-to-project-cars/

[TeaLeaf]

The car portfolio is beginning to look really nice! :thumbsup:

[vobler]

Progress on this is still good, No multiplayer yet, but we have Ghost cars now, (seems to me that this is their first step toward multiplayer)
Here is a recent fan video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkxcJIpqlg

[TeaLeaf]

ooof, that likes nice.   Think I'm going to need to upgrade my gfx card again!