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GPL Stick and Keyboard times

Crocc

GPL Stick and Keyboard times

by Crocc » Tue, 13 Jul 1999 04:00:00

Are there any other crazies out there that drive GPL with only a stick
and keyboard( to brake and throttle), no pedals?  My wife can't
understand why a 37 year old man has to buy a ff wheel and pedals, but
then she's never driven GPL!  But before i plunk down the bucks to buy
them, I need to know if it will be worth it.  My current times for Monza
are 1'32'' and about 1'10 for Watkins Glen.  Will getting the ff wheel
help enough so I can finally beat Clark? Thanks!
Stephen Colbourn

GPL Stick and Keyboard times

by Stephen Colbourn » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00

I just use a joystick accelerating / brake y axis, gears buttons 1& 2.
I think the wheel does not improve the performance, but more the feel  which
is really more important. Especially as it is a simulation.
Maybe your wife beating you with a rolling pin after crashing would improve
 the sim effect and solve both your problems.

>Are there any other crazies out there that drive GPL with only a stick
>and keyboard( to brake and throttle), no pedals?  My wife can't
>understand why a 37 year old man has to buy a ff wheel and pedals, but
>then she's never driven GPL!  But before i plunk down the bucks to buy
>them, I need to know if it will be worth it.  My current times for Monza
>are 1'32'' and about 1'10 for Watkins Glen.  Will getting the ff wheel
>help enough so I can finally beat Clark? Thanks!

Florian Kernle

GPL Stick and Keyboard times

by Florian Kernle » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00


> >Are there any other crazies out there that drive GPL with only a stick
> >and keyboard( to brake and throttle), no pedals?  My wife can't
> >understand why a 37 year old man has to buy a ff wheel and pedals, but
> >then she's never driven GPL!  But before i plunk down the bucks to buy
> >them, I need to know if it will be worth it.  My current times for Monza
> >are 1'32'' and about 1'10 for Watkins Glen.  Will getting the ff wheel
> >help enough so I can finally beat Clark? Thanks!

I'm also using only a Joystick with acceleration/brake on the y-axis, and it
works good for me, I have 1:05 times at the Glen, but I will definately buy
a wheel soon.

Dex

Tapani Kaijanmak

GPL Stick and Keyboard times

by Tapani Kaijanmak » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00


Yes, me, 34!
Monza 1.32, Glen 1.09

Tapani

MG2

GPL Stick and Keyboard times

by MG2 » Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:00:00

I use a joystick for GPL - joystick for steering, buttons for gas and brake,
with automatic shifting turned on.   My best time so far at Monza is 1:30.22,
using an Eagle chassis.   I usually average about 1:30.65 in race trim.   :)

Michael Gilbert
MG24 on TEN


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