What tools/programs do you use when on TC?

[McGherkin]

What do you use when you're cruising TC? Be it a rev bouncer, a virtual dash, or even a car alarm, share it with us!

Here are my top 5 TC programs.

1. WifiPad http://www.wifipad.com/



Create a custom set of buttons on any iOS device, and set them to various key commands. As you can see, this pad is used for copping, but you can make a pad for any use - and with any appearance - you like. Switching between pads is relatively simple, so you can probably use more than one page (assuming you have that many assignable keys!) Screen cracks not included.

2.VLFSDash http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=64677



Pretty much the best live telemetry for LFS going. View live data from your car on another monitor (or even a mobile device with a screen viewer). Accurate, and can be used when watching other cars (if you set Outgauge mode to 2).

3. Automatic Transmission Simulator 5.6b http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=55636

Does what it says on the tin. I mainly use this for cruising as a MED, cause it's easy . Economic if you want to save fuel, but can get a bit annoying, so stick it in sport mode and you'll love it. Hold gear when going at speed and it'll work like a semi auto - if you forget to shift, it'll do it anyway.

4. iTunes Remote http://www.apple.com/itunes/remote/



Another iOS app, this one controls iTunes from your iOS device. Think of it as connecting your iPod up to your car stereo. Good if you use headphones, or only have one set of decent speakers. Just run iTunes in the background of LFS and hey presto.

5. Steam http://store.steampowered.com

Everyone uses Steam these days. It allows you to browse the web, chat with friends, and share news all without minimising, alt-tabbing or windows-tabbing LFS. Invaluable, and there's plenty an offer to be had on some really good games too.