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Australian wheels

Roy Harringto

Australian wheels

by Roy Harringto » Fri, 19 Mar 1999 04:00:00

I'm looking to upgrade to a better wheel than the T2 that I'm currently
using. Importing a Thomas would cost me more than a thousand bucks so
I'm looking to buy a good quality wheel that is made in Australia. Any
ideas, fellow Aussies.
thanks.
roy
YenRobso

Australian wheels

by YenRobso » Fri, 19 Mar 1999 04:00:00

A1 Advantage by Ferraro or the Hyperstimulator are both made in Australia.
The Hyperstimulator is a bit more than just a wheel though.

Bye,
Ian

Ilmo

Australian wheels

by Ilmo » Fri, 19 Mar 1999 04:00:00

http://www.ferrarodesign.com.au/
The advantage one is definately high end, $400 bucks I think. It isnt a TSW
though from what I can tell of the pictures of both.

Regards
Ilmore


>I'm looking to upgrade to a better wheel than the T2 that I'm currently
>using. Importing a Thomas would cost me more than a thousand bucks so
>I'm looking to buy a good quality wheel that is made in Australia. Any
>ideas, fellow Aussies.
>thanks.
>roy

Stephen Hinck

Australian wheels

by Stephen Hinck » Fri, 19 Mar 1999 04:00:00

For my money try the Advantage 1 from Ferraro Design in Melbourne.  Not
quite the TSW but a great wheel with even better pedals.  

try www.ferrarodesign.com.au

I have had one for around 9mths and honestly cannot think of a single
negative issue.  Priced around 400AUD (or approx 11.29 USD - LOL).

let me know if you want further feedback from a happy user.


> I'm looking to upgrade to a better wheel than the T2 that I'm currently
> using. Importing a Thomas would cost me more than a thousand bucks so
> I'm looking to buy a good quality wheel that is made in Australia. Any
> ideas, fellow Aussies.
> thanks.
> roy

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Nathan Wo

Australian wheels

by Nathan Wo » Fri, 19 Mar 1999 04:00:00



Roy,

Check out    www.ferrarodesign.com.au
for the Advantage 1 wheel. Aussie made, and very good quality. But no
force feedback yet. Price is about $399 including postage and
handling. If you're in Melbourne, there's a shop in Camberwell (sp?)
which stocks it.

If you want more realism, go to    www.hyperstim.com
and check out the Aussie designed and made Hyper Stimulator. A full
***pit you can sit in, with paddles for gearchanging, or a sequential
shifter like an Indycar, can be tailor made to what you want, or even
for particular games!
Brad Jones, Greg Murphy, Russell Ingall, Frank Biela all use one.
Team KOOL Green has a few, as does the Williams F1 team.
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Bruce Kennewel

Australian wheels

by Bruce Kennewel » Tue, 23 Mar 1999 04:00:00

I've been using a Ferraro "Advantage" combo since December 1998 and
cannot fault the operation of it.  Because the tensioning is by springs,
and not bungee cord, there is a certain "mechanical" sound to it but
that has eased with use.  The pots are exceptionally stable and
accurate, the feel of the wheel and pedals is very good.  I raised the
pedal unit and also angled it further by about 15 degrees.....feet feel
much more comfortable now.

One thing is for sure.....this will last a lot longer than the plasticky
stuff available and, as a bonus, Jason stands by his warranty.


> http://www.ferrarodesign.com.au/
> The advantage one is definately high end, $400 bucks I think. It isnt a TSW
> though from what I can tell of the pictures of both.

> Regards
> Ilmore


> >I'm looking to upgrade to a better wheel than the T2 that I'm currently
> >using. Importing a Thomas would cost me more than a thousand bucks so
> >I'm looking to buy a good quality wheel that is made in Australia. Any
> >ideas, fellow Aussies.
> >thanks.
> >roy

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