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> Hello racefans,
> Does anybody have the T2 steering wheel working wel in WIN95.
> Mine works fine in DOS but now I've tried using it in windows 95 with NFS2
> but when I configure it on the control panel the croshairs are all the way
> at the
> bottom and only come up a little bit when i press the gas pedel.
> My normal gravis joystick works fine in win95.
> I've measured the resistance of the T2 and that of the joystick and the T2
> has double the resistance.

> Can anybody help me solve this problem?

> Thank in advance,
>         Remko

> >> Hello racefans,
> >> Does anybody have the T2 steering wheel working wel in WIN95.
> >> Mine works fine in DOS but now I've tried using it in windows 95 with NFS2
> >> but when I configure it on the control panel the croshairs are all the way
> >> at the
> >> bottom and only come up a little bit when i press the gas pedel.
> >> My normal gravis joystick works fine in win95.
> >> I've measured the resistance of the T2 and that of the joystick and the T2
> >> has double the resistance.

> >> Can anybody help me solve this problem?

> >> Thank in advance,
> >>         Remko

> I have the same problem.  When I do the Test in the Joystick control
> panel applet, it works for the most part but the center is too low and
> it jumps to the top near the end of the gas pedal's travel.  In
> itself, this doesn't bother me but when I play a game like Interstate
> 76 the gas pedal is VERY flakey.  Sometimes when I floor it I only get
> up to 35mph and other times 120mph in the same stretch of road.  All
> works consistently with the keyboard.   I have a similar problem in
> any game which uses the Win95 joystick control panel applet for
> calibration.  All DOS games and Win95 games with their own calibration
> system work fine.   (BTW, I have it set up like Thrustmaster
> suggests...as custom 2-axis, 4-button, race controller.)

> Anybody have any ideas?

> Thanks,
> --Keith

>> Hello racefans,
>> Does anybody have the T2 steering wheel working wel in WIN95.
>> Mine works fine in DOS but now I've tried using it in windows 95 with NFS2
>> but when I configure it on the control panel the croshairs are all the way
>> at the
>> bottom and only come up a little bit when i press the gas pedel.
>> My normal gravis joystick works fine in win95.
>> I've measured the resistance of the T2 and that of the joystick and the T2
>> has double the resistance.

>> Can anybody help me solve this problem?

>> Thank in advance,
>>         Remko

> Hello racefans,
> Does anybody have the T2 steering wheel working wel in WIN95.
> Mine works fine in DOS but now I've tried using it in windows 95 with NFS2
> but when I configure it on the control panel the croshairs are all the way
> at the
> bottom and only come up a little bit when i press the gas pedel.
> My normal gravis joystick works fine in win95.
> I've measured the resistance of the T2 and that of the joystick and the T2
> has double the resistance.

> Can anybody help me solve this problem?

> Thank in advance,
>         Remko

>> Hello racefans,
>> Does anybody have the T2 steering wheel working wel in WIN95.
>> Mine works fine in DOS but now I've tried using it in windows 95 with NFS2
>> but when I configure it on the control panel the croshairs are all the way
>> at the
>> bottom and only come up a little bit when i press the gas pedel.
>> My normal gravis joystick works fine in win95.
>> I've measured the resistance of the T2 and that of the joystick and the T2
>> has double the resistance.

>> Can anybody help me solve this problem?

>> Thank in advance,
>>         Remko

>I have problems with T2 and NFS2 also.  I calibrate in Win95 and test,
>and it works fine.  I start NFS2 and it works fine for about ten minutes
>or so, and then the gas peddle doesn't work right.  I press it down all
>the way, and I only get about 75% response from the game.  This is
>really annoying because if you shift you might as well have slammed on
>the brakes the car slows so much.  So I quit, go to joystick setup and
>test it.  It's always messed up, and I always have to recalibrate.  My
>T2 works fine in DOS games, and it works fine in MTM, my only other
>Win95 based game that uses the T2.  I would appreciate any help that you
>can give.  Thanks.

> > >> Hello racefans,
> > >> Does anybody have the T2 steering wheel working wel in WIN95.
> > >> Mine works fine in DOS but now I've tried using it in windows 95
with NFS2
> > >> but when I configure it on the control panel the croshairs are all
the way
> > >> at the
> > >> bottom and only come up a little bit when i press the gas pedel.
> > >> My normal gravis joystick works fine in win95.
> > >> I've measured the resistance of the T2 and that of the joystick and
the T2
> > >> has double the resistance.

> > >> Can anybody help me solve this problem?

> > >> Thank in advance,
> > >>         Remko

> > I have the same problem.  When I do the Test in the Joystick control
> > panel applet, it works for the most part but the center is too low and
> > it jumps to the top near the end of the gas pedal's travel.  In
> > itself, this doesn't bother me but when I play a game like Interstate
> > 76 the gas pedal is VERY flakey.  Sometimes when I floor it I only get
> > up to 35mph and other times 120mph in the same stretch of road.  All
> > works consistently with the keyboard.   I have a similar problem in
> > any game which uses the Win95 joystick control panel applet for
> > calibration.  All DOS games and Win95 games with their own calibration
> > system work fine.   (BTW, I have it set up like Thrustmaster
> > suggests...as custom 2-axis, 4-button, race controller.)

> > Anybody have any ideas?

> > Thanks,
> > --Keith

> Get a program from Thrustmasters site and adjust your pots with it.  I
> had to do this once before.  The instructions with this program really
> suck, which is an understatement.  I have found that when you***load
> up the program run it through its movements and pay attention to the
> distance from the center on the x-y graph the crosshair travels.  It
> should be about equal.  If not unscrew the base and remove the plastic
> gas and brake pedals (this will allow the cover to be removed).  You
> will need a small phillips***driver, 7/16 combination wrench, and a
> flat head***driver.  Next, you will remove the plastic gear that is
> attatched to the pot.  This gear may need a little coaxed a little with
> the flat head***driver, it only needs a very light amount of
> twisting to remove the gear.  From here the adjustments are trial and
> error.  You will want to get the crosshairs to move about the same
> distance up and down.  I have done any adjustments to the actual
> steering. When doing the adjustments you will, of course want to
> re-install the gear on the pot, and hit the recal button so that the
> crosshairs are centered.  Once adjustent try recalibrating the joystick
> in windows 95 and then test to see if it has solved the problem.  If not
> call Thurstmaster or leave them an e-mail and they will send you new
> hardware.

> matt

> >> >> Hello racefans,
> >> >> Does anybody have the T2 steering wheel working wel in WIN95.
> >> >> Mine works fine in DOS but now I've tried using it in windows 95 with NFS2
> >> >> but when I configure it on the control panel the croshairs are all the way
> >> >> at the
> >> >> bottom and only come up a little bit when i press the gas pedel.
> >> >> My normal gravis joystick works fine in win95.
> >> >> I've measured the resistance of the T2 and that of the joystick and the T2
> >> >> has double the resistance.

> >> >> Can anybody help me solve this problem?

> >> >> Thank in advance,
> >> >>         Remko

> >> I have the same problem.  When I do the Test in the Joystick control
> >> panel applet, it works for the most part but the center is too low and
> >> it jumps to the top near the end of the gas pedal's travel.  In
> >> itself, this doesn't bother me but when I play a game like Interstate
> >> 76 the gas pedal is VERY flakey.  Sometimes when I floor it I only get
> >> up to 35mph and other times 120mph in the same stretch of road.  All
> >> works consistently with the keyboard.   I have a similar problem in
> >> any game which uses the Win95 joystick control panel applet for
> >> calibration.  All DOS games and Win95 games with their own calibration
> >> system work fine.   (BTW, I have it set up like Thrustmaster
> >> suggests...as custom 2-axis, 4-button, race controller.)

> >> Anybody have any ideas?

> >> Thanks,
> >> --Keith

> >Get a program from Thrustmasters site and adjust your pots with it.  I
> >had to do this once before.  The instructions with this program really
> >suck, which is an understatement.  I have found that when you***load
> >up the program run it through its movements and pay attention to the
> >distance from the center on the x-y graph the crosshair travels.  It
> >should be about equal.  If not unscrew the base and remove the plastic
> >gas and brake pedals (this will allow the cover to be removed).  You
> >will need a small phillips***driver, 7/16 combination wrench, and a
> >flat head***driver.  Next, you will remove the plastic gear that is
> >attatched to the pot.  This gear may need a little coaxed a little with
> >the flat head***driver, it only needs a very light amount of
> >twisting to remove the gear.  From here the adjustments are trial and
> >error.  You will want to get the crosshairs to move about the same
> >distance up and down.  I have done any adjustments to the actual
> >steering. When doing the adjustments you will, of course want to
> >re-install the gear on the pot, and hit the recal button so that the
> >crosshairs are centered.  Once adjustent try recalibrating the joystick
> >in windows 95 and then test to see if it has solved the problem.  If not
> >call Thurstmaster or leave them an e-mail and they will send you new
> >hardware.

> >matt

>   Well after calibrating the pedals range is fine.  And looks ok in
> the test.  But before calibrating, the range wasn't very good.
> Anyhow, I can't get N2 to recognize the pedals.  The wheel works and
> the pedals work in I76, but N2 will calibrate them but not accept them
> as gas or brake.  I've used the adapter under windows and without
> under a dos boot, but the dang pedals aren't there, the buttons and
> shifter works so for the momemnt I've set up the shifter for gas and
> brake, not the best solution.
> Dave Henrie....any takers??
> (and yes setup per Tm instructions for i/0 range and axis etc.) {with
> an old ACM card}

> Not Today!  ThankYOU Pepsi Club.

>> >> Hello racefans,
>> >> Does anybody have the T2 steering wheel working wel in WIN95.
>> >> Mine works fine in DOS but now I've tried using it in windows 95 with NFS2
>> >> but when I configure it on the control panel the croshairs are all the way
>> >> at the
>> >> bottom and only come up a little bit when i press the gas pedel.
>> >> My normal gravis joystick works fine in win95.
>> >> I've measured the resistance of the T2 and that of the joystick and the T2
>> >> has double the resistance.

>> >> Can anybody help me solve this problem?

>> >> Thank in advance,
>> >>         Remko

>> I have the same problem.  When I do the Test in the Joystick control
>> panel applet, it works for the most part but the center is too low and
>> it jumps to the top near the end of the gas pedal's travel.  In
>> itself, this doesn't bother me but when I play a game like Interstate
>> 76 the gas pedal is VERY flakey.  Sometimes when I floor it I only get
>> up to 35mph and other times 120mph in the same stretch of road.  All
>> works consistently with the keyboard.   I have a similar problem in
>> any game which uses the Win95 joystick control panel applet for
>> calibration.  All DOS games and Win95 games with their own calibration
>> system work fine.   (BTW, I have it set up like Thrustmaster
>> suggests...as custom 2-axis, 4-button, race controller.)

>> Anybody have any ideas?

>> Thanks,
>> --Keith

>Get a program from Thrustmasters site and adjust your pots with it.  I
>had to do this once before.  The instructions with this program really
>suck, which is an understatement.  I have found that when you***load
>up the program run it through its movements and pay attention to the
>distance from the center on the x-y graph the crosshair travels.  It
>should be about equal.  If not unscrew the base and remove the plastic
>gas and brake pedals (this will allow the cover to be removed).  You
>will need a small phillips***driver, 7/16 combination wrench, and a
>flat head***driver.  Next, you will remove the plastic gear that is
>attatched to the pot.  This gear may need a little coaxed a little with
>the flat head***driver, it only needs a very light amount of
>twisting to remove the gear.  From here the adjustments are trial and
>error.  You will want to get the crosshairs to move about the same
>distance up and down.  I have done any adjustments to the actual
>steering. When doing the adjustments you will, of course want to
>re-install the gear on the pot, and hit the recal button so that the
>crosshairs are centered.  Once adjustent try recalibrating the joystick
>in windows 95 and then test to see if it has solved the problem.  If not
>call Thurstmaster or leave them an e-mail and they will send you new
>hardware.

>matt

>> Not Today!  ThankYOU Pepsi Club.

>I would assume that you went into NASCAR and defined the gas and brake
>pedal properly under the controls menu.  My T2 works fine under WIN 95
>and DOS.  I would suggest trying to talk to Thrustmaster.
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