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1. The wheel doesn't calibrate like the LWFF did (auto movement from left to
right). Is this correct?

2. When connected (in WIndows), the wheel is very stiff and only one of the
two lights is on. The other light *only* comes on when you go to the
properties in the game controllers panel. The stiffness then also
disappears, and you can turn the wheel easily (FF also works). But as soon
as you leave this screen, the light is off again, and the stiffness is back.
I later loaded Colin McRae, and the wheel was ok there, btw (except for the
Force Feedback being a bit too strong for me!).

Somehow, the wheel's behavior it didn't seem ok to me. Can anyone comment on
this?

Thanks, Ice D

Logitech support recommends you do this by hand (both wheel and pedals).
Also get the latest drivers from www.wingmanteam.com.

This is how it should be.

Bart Westra

[snip]

The light on mine is only on during games and in the Control Panel
like you said. It also exhibits the resistance when not being used.
Sounds like everything is OK with yours.

Since you've had both wheels, how do you feel about the MOMO vs. the
old Wingman FF? I still have both, and despite the slop in the wheel
shaft on the old version, I think the feedback feels better.
The MOMO would have been great with the bearing shaft and the old
cable drive.

Tim

Ice D

The wheel itself feels more luxurious than the LWFF, because of the leather
and the shape. The buttons are a bit harder to reach, but I'll get used to
that. The steering feels good (precise), and it's smooth all the way round.
You can feel that it's not cable-driven: I don't necessarily dislike that,
but I'll have get used to it some more (I'm sure I will). All in all, I do
like the MOMO wheel, and I have no regrets so far. But I can also understand
what you mean, if you prefer the old wheel. Something can be said for
that...

Ice D

It's been discussed here before, but the squash ball solution is HIGHLY
recommended! It's pretty simple: just open the case, pull the brake spring,
and drop in your squash ball. The round spring recess in the base holds the
ball beautifully. Amazingly, and perhaps amusingly, the diameter of the
squash ball matched the height of the spring perfectly. It's like they knew
we were coming. ;-)

The feel is superb. You can calibrate so that you really have to stand on it
to lock the wheels, and the pedal resistance is very progressive. Don't fail
to take advantage of the collection of the "gadget" utilities at the
Logitech Wingman site.

To me, the progressive feel is so nice that I'd be afraid to upgrade to the
new BRD pedals , for fear of not being able to reproduce it. But, then
again, BRD does have a 90-day return policy. Hmmm....

Jack Rambo

Helpful links:

New BRD pedals:
http://www.interactiveracing.com/products/wheels/brdsim_speed7.asp

MOMO beta drivers v4.11c:
http://www.wingmanteam.com/Latest_Software/beta_drivers/beta_drivers.htm

Wingman gadgets:
http://www.wingmanteam.com/Latest_Software/Gadgets/gadgets.htm

- Is there any specific type of squash ball I need for this?

- Do I need to use the Clear Calibration utility from Logitech (or anything
else)?

- How will the Clear Calibration utility affect my other controllers? (MS
Freestyle Pro, MS Force Feedback 2)

Cheers,

Ice D

I just grabbed a few of the only type they had at my local Sports
Authority...Dunlop  Revelation Pro...two yellow dots for those for whom this
means something.  I like the feel.

else)?...How will the Clear Calibration utility affect my other controllers?

I'm feeling my way in the dark here, probably like most. I used the Clear
Calibration utility early on, with no obvious harmful side effects. If
anyone knows better, please chime in!

Jack