Looking for a rev counter app...

Can anyone recommend an rev counter app that's more like the rev counter on a car, with numbered increments showing the actual rev count? I've been finding that I tend to judge it using engine sound as it takes than extra couple of milliseconds to decode the default AC circular bar/gear indicator.

If it shows the turbo pressure then all the better as I'm kind of hooked on getting to know the F40 so I find myself using the turbo gauge in order to reduce wheel spin in 2nd & 3rd gear. Any pointers would be much appreciated.

 

Have you tried the OV1 ? I've always been using it along the the OV1 tyre app.

 

DONT USE OV1 INFO the devs say this many times it causes a lot of problems in ac

 

Thanks for the recommendation iVG, also thanks for the warning John. I'll take a look at OV1.

Can you explain what the problems are John, am I correct in assuming you mean the info part of the app causes problems but the rev counter is OK?

 

just many reports of it creating insane amounts of errors in the log files this results in wasted cpu time (stutter) it may have been fixed by now but from what ive seen it isn't try it and check logs

 

It makes lots of log files as the dev's need to sort out the apps side of AC. It still is one hell of a great app, OV1 is beautiful and when Kunos get the apps working properly OV1 will be at the top of the list for me.

 

Hmm the whole 3rd Party apps thing sounds like too much of a WIP for me. I'll stick with the default for now.

 

wise choice

 

I looked this up for you and found this. It offers a whole lot more than just the rev counter and I think I might download it myself!

 

I don't have any problems with it. The GUI is bright and visible even without looking at the rev gauge/tyre temp HUD, I am able to determine when I'm close to the red line or if my tyre temps are too hot/cold. It may also depend on your CPU, mine is decent - i5 3350p @3.5ghz and a r9 280. I'm locked to 60 fps and apart from occasional freezes (which by the way are not cause by any app - lots of people experience it), I get no stutters.

 

CPU 4GHz, loads of fast RAM, it has nothing to do with the PC's spec's it has everything to do with error logs. It's just one of those things that need fixing by Kunos. Still it is a great app and I will be installing it again when the bug has been fixed.

 

Is it easy to remove an app if it starts playing up or do they involve putting lots of files in different directories?
I haven't had any issues with slow frame rate or stutter yet, also locked to 60fps. My AC install is default without any 3rd party add-ons or mods.

 

Yes, just delete the app file that you install. Or disable it from inside AC.

 

Its only to delete them if you not satisified. Same same thing with modded cars and tracks.

 

the standard kunos gears app works fine.

 

It does but it is nothing like the beautiful app that is OV1.


edit: Why is it that Kunos seem to grab mods (AC Cobra) but not very well made apps? OV1 would be perfect for AC, it is so well made it would fit in perfectly.

 

Kunos would need to spend money buying apps, when they may already receive donations and we can download for free. Kunos buying cars gives another visibility, because people look for cars and tracks, dont look for apps in game when buying the game.