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TM's new NASCAR Wheel

Eric T. Busc

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by Eric T. Busc » Sun, 28 Sep 1997 04:00:00

That was the initial plan, but then again that was back when the Nascar Pro
was still in the initial planning stages.

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readme.t

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by readme.t » Sun, 28 Sep 1997 04:00:00

No, that's the Act Labs unit that's supposed to be released in Oct.
Apparently it'll be rugged, have FF, and only cost $99.  Remains to be
seen but I'd wait until both are out b4 forking out $$.



>>In it's price range, I haven't seen a better wheel than the new
>>Thrustmaster.  The TSW may very well be better (I've never used one so I
>>really can't comment), but it costs substantially more, and is in limited
>>supply.

>The Nascar wheel isn't the FF one is it?

>Joe

Eric T. Busc

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by Eric T. Busc » Sun, 28 Sep 1997 04:00:00

No, TM hasn't released their FF wheel yet.  I would hope when it is released
it will be in the body of the Nascar Pro wheel, but last I heard this hasn't
be decided.

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Harald Boer

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by Harald Boer » Mon, 29 Sep 1997 04:00:00



This is disappointing. I really would like to have a BIG steering wheel for
the NASCAR sim, now we're stuck with a F1 wheel.........

Cheers,

Harald

Michael E. Carve

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by Michael E. Carve » Mon, 29 Sep 1997 04:00:00




% >  Also the the NASCAR Pro wheel is smaller in diameter than the T1's, so
% > there is more human torque required to turn the wheel.

% This is disappointing. I really would like to have a BIG steering wheel for
% the NASCAR sim, now we're stuck with a F1 wheel.........
%  

To be honest, I felt the same way at first.  The original T1 wheel was
about 10-1/2 inches in diameter and the NASCAR Pro is a little under
9-1/2 inches.  While a bigger wheel may "feel" more realistic, I think
there are advantages to the smaller wheel.  A bigger wheel might require
that the unit sit higher off of the desk.  Also the torque factor
involved in turning a smaller wheel  makes the resistance more realistic
"feel wise".  Also the scale to one's monitor is more realistic with a
smaller wheel.  Of course those who are using their big screen TV's for
a monitor, well you should have NASCAR hooked up to your real car's
wheels and pedals. ;-)
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Lonnie Andre Min

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by Lonnie Andre Min » Tue, 30 Sep 1997 04:00:00

Then Micheal wrote again...

And now I'm writing...

Hmm... wonder if I can swap wheels from my old T2 wheel to the new
Nascar Pro?  I too, think I'd like to stay with the larger wheel.

Andre

Michael E. Carve

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by Michael E. Carve » Wed, 01 Oct 1997 04:00:00


% Better than the TSW?

I haven't tried the TSW, but it is NASCAR Pro does cost less and are
more readily available.  I think it's safe to say the TSW is a notch or
two above the new Thrustmaster wheel.

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Eric T. Busc

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by Eric T. Busc » Sat, 04 Oct 1997 04:00:00

Actually I was comparing it to both the T1 and the T2.  While the T2's
clamps are much improved over the T1's Velcro and suction cups, they
still are no match for the Nascar Pro's clamps.

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>     I'm assuming that you're comparing it to the way that the T1
>attached to your table. I use a T2 for Icr2 racing. And the wheel
>attaches to the table with two big clamps. Yes, you can lift the table
up
>by the wheel. It's that strong. It has never come loose during a race
or
>practice session that usually lasts up to 2 hours.

Joel Willste

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by Joel Willste » Sat, 04 Oct 1997 04:00:00


> Doh!  How could I forget the best thing about this wheel, that being the way
> it attaches to your desk.  It has two big clamps (they will fit anything
> from those fold up tables with the metal lips under them to an office desk a
> couple of inches thick) that lock down with a cam-type thing.  If I took my
> monitor off, I'd have no trouble picking up my desk by the wheel.  There is
> absolutely no way this thing will come loose during a race.

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     I'm assuming that you're comparing it to the way that the T1
attached to your table. I use a T2 for Icr2 racing. And the wheel
attaches to the table with two big clamps. Yes, you can lift the table up
by the wheel. It's that strong. It has never come loose during a race or
practice session that usually lasts up to 2 hours. The wheel is just over
10 1/4 inches in outside dia. making it small enough not to interfer with
my view of my monitor. The thickness of the wheel;4 inches,feels great in
my hands,and helps to keep my hands from becoming numb,(caused by my
heart condition).

Regards,

Joel Willstein

Payton W. Snider I

TM's new NASCAR Wheel

by Payton W. Snider I » Sun, 05 Oct 1997 04:00:00

I mounted my T1 on a sheet of particle board using the space age velcro
strips and then clamp the board to my desktop using a C clamp.  Its worked
great for years now... But the T1 is wearing out now and looking forward to
getting the pro wheel in the very near future.  Thanks for the review Eric!



> Actually I was comparing it to both the T1 and the T2.  While the T2's
> clamps are much improved over the T1's Velcro and suction cups, they
> still are no match for the Nascar Pro's clamps.

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> >     I'm assuming that you're comparing it to the way that the T1
> >attached to your table. I use a T2 for Icr2 racing. And the wheel
> >attaches to the table with two big clamps. Yes, you can lift the table
> up
> >by the wheel. It's that strong. It has never come loose during a race
> or
> >practice session that usually lasts up to 2 hours.


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