rec.autos.simulators

So I ordered the Logitech Momo force feedback wheel, but it is defective.
It will not power on.  Apparently this is due to some kind of manufacturing
problem with the pin where the adapter plugs into the wheel.  Many others
are running into this same problem.

Have quality force feedback racing wheels become extinct?

There never were any.

I used to have a MOMO Force (you're talking about the MOMO Racing I presume,
as the Force can no longer be bought new), which was considered to be "top
end" when it was released.

Over the 3,5 years I owned it, apart from wearing out pots and switches, it
developed problems with the wiring, clamps and steering shaft, all due to
poor quality of manifacture and design.
It also developed horrendous play in the FF mechanism and pedal surfaces.

All of which one could live with if Logitech would provide spares, which
they don't. As a result I've had the distinc displeasure of giving them
another 112,- Euros for a Driving Force Pro (and don't even get me started
on that one).

The only "quality" manufacturer of simulation controls I know of working on
an FF wheel is Ball Racing Developements:

http://www.interactiveracing.com

Which reminds me... I was going to send them an e-mail to nag them about it.
<g>

Perhaps Act Labs will start producing it's Force RS again... that wasn't bad
either (and they do provide spares).

Jan.
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What about this one from saitek? My momo is still going strong but I have a
friend that is interested in sim racing. He doesn't even have a computer yet
so he is not up any type of hardware so it's become my job to get him set
up. The only wheels that I found in his price range were either the black
momo or this one.

http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/r440.htm

I tried FF wheels and got tired of them breaking and needing replacement every year or so. So I gave up the FF idea and purchased a TSW2, and never regreted that decision.

Joel Willstein

  I noticed that some of the companies that used to make racing wheels have
  discontinued their models.

  So I ordered the Logitech Momo force feedback wheel, but it is defective.
  It will not power on.  Apparently this is due to some kind of manufacturing
  problem with the pin where the adapter plugs into the wheel.  Many others
  are running into this same problem.

  Have quality force feedback racing wheels become extinct?

Steve H

I never really liked FF myself and likewise choose not to use it. I'm
running Rfactor mostly now but haven't even bothered to try it out yet.

There was a time when FF was just a gimmick, but those days are behind us
now.  Richard Burns Rally, netKar etc are all much better sims with FF.

I have three MSFF wheels, one original game port, a usb gray and a newer usb
red, they all still work perfectly. The only problem is the grips wear out.
I'm going to look into the frex wheel for it. Anyone know if it's worth the
price? The wheels have been rock solid and I don't want to ruin them, even
though I have spare parts.

that's what happened to my heavily modded GP1(homemade pedals, all optical
sensors)after 7or 8 years, the *** on the wheel went all soft and
mushy.Ended up cutting off one section and wiring on some vinyl tubing.Was
bearable.
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Steve H

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Steve H

Of course, I could start actually using them again...

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