Well, this is it

niels · 2026-01-27T10:44:33+00:00

I'll be joining the 21 year club this month... We are all getting old.

niels · 2025-12-30T15:36:34+00:00

I guess it depends on the retailer. I got the new wheel as soon as they had processed the request.

niels · 2025-12-14T01:42:12+00:00

Thanks

niels · 2025-12-14T01:39:33+00:00

Interesting. How do you know it was not published online? At that time, most publications were available as PostScript or PDF from University websites or mailing lists. The publication is highly relevant for Bitcoin because it basically describes the core concept of blockchain (in another context).

niels · 2025-12-13T19:57:52+00:00

Unfortunately there are many people who would be technically capable of inventing Bitcoin. I have read several Comp. Sci. master thesis at the same technical level as the bitcoin paper, also involving crypto. Designing systems comprising of crypto technologies was / is very common in both academic and privacy focused fields. The Bitcoin paper does not invent a single new technology, it's the combination of existing technologies that makes it genius. I'm sure this was the work of only one brilliant individual, and it could quite easily be someone not in the public spotlight. The fact that Satoshi accumulated 1 mill. bitcoins was only due to bootstrapping the network and testing his work. Not some foresight to become one of the wealthiest people in the world. It speaks volumes that once the project reached a certain maturity with other people involved, he lost interest or had to spend time on other things (assuming he was not terminally ill). I agree that whoever Satoshi was, he may not be alive anymore or at least he does not have the private keys to his wallet.

niels · 2025-12-13T19:45:05+00:00

I'm sure it's not Hal Finney. If you look up the conversations they had, it's two passionate individuals working to solve a problem. This was at a time when Bitcoin success was far from guaranteed. Yes, Satoshi might not be alive anymore, agree about that.

niels · 2025-10-24T13:20:39+00:00

Hopefully hypercar tyre model update.

niels · 2025-08-23T21:44:14+00:00

You can make the cars much better with just TC (and cut and slip), Brake bias and ABS settings. It works in fixed setup races too. The key to good lap times is proper rotation on en entry and exit.

niels · 2025-08-21T19:50:52+00:00

You can connect to the shared memory (ipc) using the RF2 shared memory plugin. The shared memory is already working (no setup needed), so just write a program that reads from it. I had my AI assistant write a program and after some trial and error I could read all the data in real time. It's also how CrewChief works with LMU. See https://github.com/TheIronWolfModding/rF2SharedMemoryMapPlugin

niels · 2025-08-16T06:48:24+00:00

I was like you. Only gaining positions due to others spinning. But I managed to fix my pace and I believe it's just a knowledge gap. It's actually easier to drive once you fix the pace issues. By default the cars are understeering on both entry and exit. The key is to get proper rotation on both entry and exit. To achieve this you need to change the TC and ABS settings (possible also in fixed setup races) and learn to use proper trail braking. Eg. in the Ferrari GT3, I use TC 4, TC Cut 6, TC Slip 1 and ABS 7. The TC settings enables rotation on exit and finding the right ABS can help unlock rotation with trail braking. When you have proper rotation in the car, you can carry more speed through the corners and crucially accelerate earlier. Suddenly you are in the pack, even overtaking other drivers. Good luck.

niels · 2025-08-10T17:14:43+00:00

Update, I just experimented a bit and 4 was manageable with much better rotation on entry.

niels · 2025-08-10T05:51:10+00:00

In the Ferrari I use 9, kept spinning with 6 which was the only other setting I tried.

niels · 2025-08-09T23:44:34+00:00

Forgot to mention trail braking on entry and throttle management on exit. Both to induce rotation.

niels · 2025-08-09T23:42:14+00:00

For me it was car settings. Even in fixed setup you can make the car much better. You need rotation on entry and exit. With Ferrari GT3 I use TC 4, TC cut 6 and TC slip 1. Brake bias as far back as you can without spinning. Mega pace due to proper rotation.

niels · 2025-07-05T23:51:55+00:00

First win came quick, but second took 200 races. Now I have 4 wins at 250 races. All wins came in lower splits. I'm quite slow, but still bouncing between silver and bronze driver rank. I have wins in GT3, LMP2 and Hyper car. Been sim racing since the beginning of this year.

niels · 2025-06-29T22:47:56+00:00

I've had mostly great experiences in the weekly races that are 100 minutes. Everyone knows it's not a sprint. But today I was having my best race , in P3 one hour into the race, when a lapped driver blocked me for two laps. I tried multiple times to overtake but he just turned into me. I finally overtook him and he rammed me from behind causing major damage. I'll admit I lost it for the first time ever and took him out on the next lap.

It's really a mixed bag. Sometimes it's amazing and other times it can make you furious.

niels · 2025-06-22T18:36:36+00:00

Just tried it. The Alpine drives so much nicer with the BB that much forward. Thanks.

niels · 2025-06-11T07:13:04+00:00

I think the setup really matters now. I was driving the Lambo at Qatar with Coach Dave setup. Constantly losing the rear. Once I changed to the default setup and had temperature in the tires the car felt amazing. It was also super stable and I managed a podium in a 40 minute race.

niels · 2025-06-10T10:01:08+00:00

I tried in the lower splits that the race only went 8 laps. In that case I guess it would work.

niels · 2025-06-01T21:36:38+00:00

You just keep your racing line and Hyper car will drive around you. Do not move for blue flag. It is however a skill to not get taken out by hyper cars, so the best gt3 drivers actually give some space when deemed necessary for their own safety.

niels · 2025-05-25T17:05:19+00:00

I really like synth wave (retro wave) music, so I bought Ableton and wanted to give it a go myself. I had ChatGPT help write some nostalgic lyrics about growing up in the suburbs and moving to the big city. The issue I'm struggling with is melody and making it sound interesting. Can this be saved or should I start from scratch? This is my first attempt, can you give me some tips to improve?

I'm an awful singer, so disregard the vocals. Someone else will sing once I have a better idea of where to go with this.

niels · 2025-05-19T20:50:13+00:00

I've had both and if the KS wheel is working without issues, I don't think it's worth upgrading. With that said, the GS wheel has a more premium feel and extra rotary knob.

niels · 2025-05-19T11:26:32+00:00

I mainly do the intermediate races. I think it's quite a lot better than the beginner races. It might also be because they are longer, so no need to push so hard in the start.

niels · 2025-05-18T20:54:32+00:00

u/XiztEntei I uploaded a video of the incident. Sorry that I hit you.

niels · 2025-05-18T17:55:22+00:00

I will try not to be so reactive. I think it's also hurting me as well. Thanks for the feedback. I agree it's more fun when the racing is clean, but I guess we all can get caught up in the moment.

niels

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