Delivery

Training

PERSONAL DELIVERY PROGRAM

The Personal Delivery Program (PDP) is designed to assist those customers who wish to maximize their enjoyment of owning and driving VirtualGT without the setup time and learning curve associated with handling this on their own. The program offers three basic services, on site:

  • Assembly and Setup
  • Operating Instruction
  • Driving Instruction

ASSEMBLY AND SETUP

While VirtualGT is not complicated to assemble and setup, some buyers may not have the time or interest to deal with this and prefer professional help to ensure the proper installation into their home or office. If you select this option, our factory trained Personal Support Representative (PSR) will contact you about a week before your car is scheduled for shipment.

At this time, a compatible timetable for delivery will be arranged, based on PSR's availability and your schedule. Once a 2-day appointment can be confirmed, Virtual-E will make sure your VirtualGT simulators arrive at the designated installation location at least three days before the PSR arrives.

Since we use BAX Global Door-to-Door Lift-Gate service, you only need to arrange for a ground floor, dry, lighted, and secure storage place where the (3) crates (per car) can be dropped off and left for a few days. The chassis and component parts will be carried to the final installation location and final assembled there, so the drop location doesn't need actually support the assembly process, but just provide enough room and light to open the crates and remove the parts. The table below lists the size and weight of each crate.

You also need to arrange for someone to assist the PSR for a few minutes to carry the chassis to the installation location, especially if this location is on another level and stairs are involved. The weight of the Chassis at this point is about 75 lbs. so is easily handled by two male adults.

We will assume that any decor you have added to your VirtualGT Racing Center will have been done prior to the PSR's arrival, except if you have Race Deck Flooring. We will put that together for you before we start the VGT assembly. This will enable us to route the wiring that interconnect two cars together under this flooring.

OPERATING YOUR VIRTUALGT

Whenever flight schedules permit, the PSR will arrive on day one with enough time to assemble and setup the VGT car(s) before 5 PM, allowing the client to spend an hour with the PSR after dinner, becoming familiar with the basic operation of VirtualGT. After being providing with some brief driving hints, the client will then be left with the car to spend whatever time the client has available that first evening (good luck getting to bed!).

Based on the time a client has dedicated to training, the PSR will return then next morning, review operation, answer questions, and cover more details to the extent the client wishes to know more. At that time, and based upon previously selected Driver Training Packages, the PSR will spend the rest of day two on Racing Technique.

Various levels of Operation can be discussed and ordered. These are described below:

A Standard User will know fundamental operation of their VirtualGT, as well as how to adjust audio and vibration levels for maximum effect. They will be able to save and recall these effect levels using the digital memories. They will be able to operate and adjust the Intercom system and headphones. They will be able to access the nearly 40 cars and tracks that come in the factory programmed Memory Card. They will understand the Arcade Mode of the GT3 software and be able to readily select cars and tracks, make adjustments to car setup, understand the most important options, load and save a Ghost Lap, and use the Replay feature to watch their performance.

An Advanced user will add to the the above knowledge, the ability to Save their own Car/Track macros using the Game Setup Memories. They will be instructed on using the Simulation Software mode, advanced car setup, the Data Analysis feature of the software, and acquiring and modifying cars, then building then up to add major power and handling.

DRIVING LIKE A PRO

VirtualGT is as real as it gets. But VGT is still a video game, and a few techniques not associated with driving a real car must be mastered to achieve near-record lap times. When the client is left to practice driving VirtualGT on night one, the PSR will have discussed and demonstrated these techniques. By the following morning, the client should be ready to move on to serious race training.

Once the video game idiosyncrasies of VGT are mastered, usually requiring less than 10 laps, VirtualGT moves from the realm of game to reality. At this point, real driving issues such as establishing the racing line, setting up braking and turn-in points, and developing car control become the goals. A series of License Tests and different cars and tracks will be used to demonstrate and practice these aspects. A series of saved "Ghost Laps" will enable the client to ride along with and follow behind, laps that have been designed and saved to illustrate advanced driving techniques. A series of progressively faster and faster "Ghost Laps" on the same course will challenge the client to pick up the pace.

Irrespective of the level of Race Training the client selects, the PSR will leave behind a series of recommended sessions with challenging saved Ghost Laps to chase, enabling the client to assess and build their skill level as quickly as they desire. The levels of Race Training available are as follows:

 Novice 1:35 1 Hours
   Amateur
1:22
2 Hours
   Professional 1:18 4 Hours

While the specific skill level of each of these categories is subjective, our stated objective is to reach the specified lap times on our standard track using our standard car (473 HP race prepared NSX). The current VGT record for this track and car is 1:15.7, set by our Scott Meadow. This lap is available to chase AND to ride along with inside the cockpit, enabling you to experience that all-elusive nearly perfect lap.

PRICING

The Personal Delivery Program for a single VGT is offered at the base price of $1499 plus actual airfare, transportation, and lodging costs incurred that are directly associated with the program. When the PSR is visiting several clients during the week, fair cost sharing will be applied. Estimated costs for East Coast delivery is about $2200 total. A second VGT car adds $400 to the Base Price.

The Base (Level 1) program takes the client to Standard User level with Amateur Driving skills and is the recommended program for most clients. Those wanting more instruction on the nuances of the hardware and software, and/or wishing to achieve Professional Driving skill, may add the Advanced user training for $200 more, and the Professional Race training for an additional $400.

Those clients wishing assistance in the setup and assembly of their VirtualGT cars, but want to minimize both the their personal time and the cost of the program, may elect Novice Driver Training for a $200 savings, or elect NO Driver Training for a $300 savings.

Some example Programs are priced below (all assume $700 for Airfare, Transportation, Meals and Lodging):

 STANDARD USER 
 Base Program  (1 Car)  $2199
 Base Program  (2 Cars)  $2599
 Pro Driver  (1 Car)  $2599
 Pro Driver  (2 Car)  $2999

 ADVANCED USER
 Base Program  (1 Car)  $2399
 Base Program  (2 Cars)  $2799
 Pro Driver  (1 Car)  $2799
 Pro Driver  (2 Car)  $3199

 MINIMUM SETUP
 (No Race Training)
 
 (1 Car)  $1899
 (2 Cars)  $2299

DISCLAIMER

The Personal Delivery Program is offered as a convenience and is not a requirement to properly setup and enjoy your purchase. VirtualGT comes nearly pre-assembled, with comprehensive assembly instructions, User Guide, all the tools needed, and should be ready to race within several hours after uncrating.

All of the knowledge and skills represented in our Personal Delivery Program can be achieved by any user with the time and passion to explore the vast nature of the product. VirtualGT may become a novelty or a career! It's all up to you.

 

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