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is rfactor the software for me ?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Gadget999, Jan 3, 2016.

  1. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    I am building a kart simulator for my son so he can learn kart tracks

    i want software that can

    1. drive a simulator
    2. allow me to scan and build my own tracks
    3. allow me to race other vehicles as well as karts

    i know there is kart racing pro - but i am unsure it has a big enough following and the tracks i want are available
    Gadget999, Jan 3, 2016
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  3. Gadget999

    Gadget999 Well-Known Member

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    Assetto corsa sounds pretty cool

    I will have to investigate it

    Has anyone heard of bobs track builder btb ?
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Bobs track builder preceded and was made by the same developer who is now making Race Track Builder.
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    Both rFactor2 and Game Stock Car Extreme have karts and a few kart tracks included. You can make your own tracks for use with them as well if you know how.
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    How do i build a track for rfactor ?
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    You need to use a software to build a track, like 3DsimED which is most known for building racing tracks. Other than that you have 3DSmax, Blender, etc..

    But it seems to me that you don't have a lot knowledge about it, so it won't be easy for sure. A lot of experienced track and car builders / modders require months, even years to build a complete track. Although a karting track would be easier, still, it is a lot of work.

    For the best feeling of karts in the game, I would recommend rFactor 2 or Kart Racing Pro, but mostly Rfactor 2, it has some advanced technologies.
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    I in turn recommend GSC Extreme. I believe its built on the same game engine as rFactor2 and it has shifter karts standard as well that rFactor2 doesn't have! They're a real blast to take out for a drive!
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    Usi una scocca di Kart per fare il simulatore?
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    @GiorgioE36 I recommend using Google Translate to post your comments or questions. Otherwise forum members will not be able to help you. You are of course welcome to post in your own language as well but the language of this forum is English.
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    Google Traslate: Uses a Kart chassis to make the simulator?

    Building a motion kart chassis simulator is certainly possible:

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