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GPL Shifter opinions?

Four furry fiend

GPL Shifter opinions?

by Four furry fiend » Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:38:15

Hi all,

    Just looking for opinions about the GPL USB shifter from Act Labs.

-feel
-durability/longetivity
-how easy is it to replace springs
-customer support

Most importantly, will it work correctly with: WinXP, my TSW2M wheel w/
clutch pedal (entire thing is recognized as 1 controller), GPL, F1 2k2 and
its various mods, F1 Challenge 99-02, and Live for Speed?  Thanks for your
opinions.

Sean

My system: WinXP, DX9, TSW2M wheel, Sound Blaster Audio Audigy soundcard,
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro videocard.

Gerry Aitke

GPL Shifter opinions?

by Gerry Aitke » Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:55:50


> Hi all,

>     Just looking for opinions about the GPL USB shifter from Act Labs.

> -feel

Not too bad. I replaced the light plastic knob with a heavy stainless
momo one, which improved the feel a lot.

Good. The springs are the weak link.

I haven't tried, but I did look at the PDF instructions, and it looked
easy enough.

Very good. I asked for, and got, a set of replacement spring for free!

I don't have XP, so I cannot comment on that.

Cheers

Gerry

Schoone

GPL Shifter opinions?

by Schoone » Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:56:37

Works fine in XP wit hNR2003.



> > Hi all,

> >     Just looking for opinions about the GPL USB shifter from Act Labs.

> > -feel

> Not too bad. I replaced the light plastic knob with a heavy stainless
> momo one, which improved the feel a lot.

> > -durability/longetivity

> Good. The springs are the weak link.

> > -how easy is it to replace springs

> I haven't tried, but I did look at the PDF instructions, and it looked
> easy enough.

> > -customer support

> Very good. I asked for, and got, a set of replacement spring for free!

> > Most importantly, will it work correctly with: WinXP, my TSW2M wheel w/
> > clutch pedal (entire thing is recognized as 1 controller), GPL, F1 2k2
and
> > its various mods, F1 Challenge 99-02, and Live for Speed?  Thanks for
your
> > opinions.

> I don't have XP, so I cannot comment on that.

> Cheers

> Gerry

Aide

GPL Shifter opinions?

by Aide » Tue, 26 Aug 2003 00:40:16

It works fine with all the games you mention

At 11 months old springs are fine,and it adds alot to the simulation.

I have Win XP and there are no issues at all.

Go for it

AD

Four furry fiend

GPL Shifter opinions?

by Four furry fiend » Tue, 26 Aug 2003 22:29:38

Thanks everyone for the replies.

Sean



Aide

GPL Shifter opinions?

by Aide » Wed, 27 Aug 2003 00:07:45

So why have you posted the exact same question again...?

AD

Four furry fiend

GPL Shifter opinions?

by Four furry fiend » Wed, 27 Aug 2003 05:06:19

Sorry, thought some people might not have seen it since I'd posted it over
the weekend.  I was hoping more people would have info on the vaporware (?)
BRD shifter... :(

Sean



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