Nicki Thiim takes the Porsche 911 cup car for a spin.. AC, Iracing and R3

Wait till you hit wet kerbs.

 

Another pointless review imo because the tester uses default setups.

 

As per below thread it's a bit more complicated than just lower grip of the kerbs.
https://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php?threads/kerb-grip-versus-tarmac-grip.48067/

 

Just shaking the car,the direction of travel does not change.
Or too small change.

 

Nicki Thiim did not notice that AC's physical mesh is equivalent to iracing.
because there is no need to notice it.
Since there was no disorder in the traveling direction due to the bump,
it was not necessary to correct it.

 

I think the opposite.

I think he was more about visual stuff of the track being superior in iR.

 

Then some devs have no clue how to make default setups.

Not at all pointless IMO, it shows exactly what you can expect without fiddling with everything to try and get what you "think" is right. Regardless of what you do, setup or FFB wise, physics aren't going to change for any of the platforms, and I think Nicki has enough experience with simracing to judge what is what. Did you really think that a similar setup or "best" setup for each platform would hide the pros and cons?
Infact, it's very saying that he as an iR fanboy puts AC tyremodel way past iR, even though he hasn't done much AC until recently.

 

Unfortunately, Nurb GP probably doesnt show AC in its finest light. Later tracks "look" much better.

 

Indeed, you have assumed correctly. I did try a motion seat once though.

 

He does seem to have a preference for Nurburgring GP, that’s one of the older tracks in AC isn’t it. Someone should tell him to try something newer.

 

setup makes a big difference to understeer/oversteer, he even admits that it probably needs adjusting in the setup. So yes in regard to many of his points. default setups are just that, everybody prefers different setups & each track is suited to different setups, why would you not get them in the same ballpark before judging the physics of the game?

 

I got roughly 1200$ into my 3dof motion, Yes ANYONE can build a motion rig for cheap, You just might have to dig deep in your Resources/Friends list to get welding/mechanical/electrical help if required. Overall tho It aint rocket science. PM me if you want more details or check out my thread in my Signature, you'll see.

TRUST me ANYONE can do it with some of the builds ive witnessed and helped on.

 

"just shaking the car" Umm what ? lol

 

Cheers Nick! At the moment I can't afford it and there's no space in my small flat. Just good to know what to expect when I sell my playseat.

 

Understandable, there are cheaper ways to go about it with different controllers and Wiper motor's and such, but ya stuff can get expensive pending where in the globe you are, But if Size is the issue in the future and budget isn't, There are Much Smaller Foot print Seat mover designs, Basically All in the foot print of a standard office chair. Lots is possible with some ingenuity and drive to want something bad enough.

 

Default setups are fine enough for comparison, that is what a lot of people will drive with. The thing I find weird is leaving ABS on in the AC car while the other two have it off by the looks of it. The cup car from factory comes with ABS which can be disabled if the rules don’t allow it in whatever you are racing. Seems if you are compating the car it should be all with ABS or all without. AC does the exact thing as RaceRoom with regards to braking but wouldn’t feel it as much if ABS kicks in instead of brakes locking.

Actually strange that the other two don’t have it enabled by default as IRL it’s a feature thats there by default and removed if needed, not the other way around

 

All of the official Carrera Cup series run without ABS.

 

Sure but that’s because it’s been disabled for them due to the rules. There are category’s that run with ABS, point is the car comes with it by default

 

Actually you have to install it. The sensors are there but the ABS box is not. Same thing with TCR touring cars.

 

Yep, was wrong there, comes with sensors and harnes to fit it if needed. Original point stands though that the all cars should have had it either on or off (guess off). Technically AC should have it off by default as well then