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"When F1 2009 won't do, try the $191K Cruden Hexatech simulator"

Discussion in 'Technology' started by 4re Nut, Dec 24, 2009.

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  1. 4re Nut

    4re Nut F1 World Champ

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    #1 4re Nut, Dec 24, 2009
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    link: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/24/when-f1-2009-wont-do-try-the-191k-cruden-hexatech-simulator/

    snippet: "... a $191,500 F1 simulator...The fully-suspended system can be tailored to provide feedback based on the chassis setup, wheelbase and track, tire and suspension settings, drive train (engine, gearbox, differentials), aero loading, aero draft (slip streaming), steering, brakes and driver aids such as traction control, ABS, and more. It even has seat belt tensioners..."
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  2. Lemke

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    #2 Lemke, Dec 24, 2009
    Yeah but does it come with a cupholder?
     
  3. 4re Nut

    4re Nut F1 World Champ

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    #3 4re Nut, Dec 24, 2009
    Don't know; ask John Galt. ;) (I'm only ~ 80 pgs into Atlas Shrugged so this could be a completely wrong response; I apologize if so.)

    This link has a bit more info and a video of it in action: http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2009/12/20/120k-cruden-hexatech-racing-simulator-is-the-ultimate-gift-for-an-f1-fan/

    snippet: "...Among Cruden’s customers is Nick Wirth, who used it to test his design for the Acura ARX-01 Le Mans car before a real-life example had been built. Like Wirth’s forthcoming Virgin Racing F1 car, the majority of the ARX’s design was done using Computational Fluid Dynamics rather than wind-tunnel testing, showing the increasing role simulation is playing in car design..."
     
  4. SPEEDCORE

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    #4 SPEEDCORE, Dec 24, 2009
    I'll take 2! :D
     
  5. ryankjb

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    #5 ryankjb, Dec 24, 2009
    That is pretty neat.

    The one that Ferrari has sounds amazing...200 tons, (5) 3D video screens, 3500 watt stereo....now that is something I would like to try out.
     
  6. tervuren

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    #6 tervuren, Jan 15, 2010
    I got to drive it several years ago. If they've got it for sale I'm sure it has come a long ways. They where using racer(www.racer.nl) as the physics platform for the sim. Perhaps they still are.
     
  7. climb

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    #7 climb, Jan 15, 2010
    Cool but it'd be cheaper to buy a race car and track/race it. The simulation cost as much as the real thing.
     
  8. tervuren

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    #8 tervuren, Jan 16, 2010
    Think of all the stories of someone handing over the keys to their supercar to a good friend or family, and the resulting crash and burn. There are a lot of them. With this, you just hit the reset button. You can also pick up familiarity with tracks you've never been to so when you get there you won't have as steep a learning curve.
     
  9. yzee

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    #9 yzee, Jan 16, 2010
    For that kind of money you would think they could intregrate the screens to get rid of those seams.
     
  10. NeuroBeaker

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    #10 NeuroBeaker, Jan 16, 2010
    Wow - that looks like it'd be a lot of fun! :D

    At those sorts of prices however, I'm more likely to be having a go on F1 2009. :eek:

    Speaking of F1 2009, has anyone played it (on the Wii)? The previous threads on F1 video games are a little out of date (updated in 2006 and 2004). :)

    Many thanks,
    Andrew.
     
  11. SPEEDCORE

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    #11 SPEEDCORE, Jan 17, 2010
    There is a thread in this section :p there is a review in that thread about the wiiiii version.

    There is also a Xbox360/ps3/PC version which will be out around Q2 this year. I believe they will be using the 2010 season.
     
  12. NeuroBeaker

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    #12 NeuroBeaker, Jan 17, 2010
    Thanks very much. :D

    It didn't turn up when I was doing a thread title search for "F1" in the section. :eek:

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
  13. REMIX

    REMIX Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #13 REMIX, Jan 17, 2010
    It's cool but all of its movements seem extremely exaggerated. If that was real life, the car would be popping a wheelie upon acceleration.

    This thing would be cool with flight simulation, though.

    RMX
     

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