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Brian Fox wrote:

> Just took a spin after ditching the voodoo rush and adding the stealth II.
> So far, judging by the dozen or so laps of the glen, I've found the
> following:
>
> Cockpit fps:
> Rush:  12-18 (usually twelve)
> Rendition: 20-37 (never thought I'd see 37:))
>
> Chase fps:
> Rush:  15-28
> Rendition: 20-28 (not a big increase, but now I don't really need this view)

Odd, most people report significantly higher fps in chase view.

> Of course these are just my guestimates from watching the little counter,
> I'm not to technical......hehe, but I'm very pleased.  My only complaint is
> getting used to the anti-aliasing of the guard rails and fences, seems a
> little odd and boxy until you're right next to them.

Turn off the anti-aliasing.

> Now if only I could get some good drivers for my sb16 waveffects.  The dx 6
> drivers make it sound like I've got static from a bad wire or connection,
> but it also fades from loud, to medium, to quiet, and back to loud without
> me touching anything.

Thats "road noise" from the tires, I don't like it either.

> Ah well, back to racing.

Rendition's work so good for GPL, you can get a thriller for $35!
JM

