I was just wondering if any of you who have steering wheel devices
feel that it makes a huge difference in racing, lap times, e***ment...
I am playing Indycar and it's great, but is World Circuit better? Thats
all i ever hear about!!!
I was just wondering if any of you who have steering wheel devices
feel that it makes a huge difference in racing, lap times, e***ment...
I am playing Indycar and it's great, but is World Circuit better? Thats
all i ever hear about!!!
: I just picked the T1 up last night, buuuut...the suction cups don't
: want to adhere to my desk and I'm not keen on placing the velcro strips
: on the desk either. I tried cleaning the desk and lightly wetting the
: cups but to no avail. I only tried an oval (NH) and it seemed pretty
: fun. I think the best aspect is the partial throttle capability (makes
: chasing someone around a lot more fun and easier). I'd hate to try any
: of the roadcourses with it though. At least not until I can firmly
: secure the console.
You know, I had the same problem, and went out and bought one of those
clear desk pads- the kind that people put 'to do' and phone slips under -
and the suction stuck pretty well to that. Not quite the same as the
super-velcro, I'm sure, but I'm not keen on putting that stuff on my desk
either.
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David A. Byerman
Independent Management Consultant
Specializing in Transportation and Environmental Policy Issues
TR
Here's another suggestion. Get a flat piece of wood, larger than the
footprint of the steering wheel box. Attach the velcro to that and the
steering wheel, then use a couple of small C-clamps to hold the whole
thing to your desk.
I haven't done this yet as I haven't found any dainty-enough C-clamps, but
I'm still looking ... I'd be interested to hear if anyone gets this going
OK.
James
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James Bevan
NeXTMail & MIME welcome
I went out and got one of those clear desk pads and then stuck
the super-velcro to THAT. So I can use my PC for actual work
or use my T1. T1 stays put (even at Sears Point) and my desk
is still unmarked.
Works for me.
SteveMc
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NASCAR!! What was the question?
Aaron
db>: I just picked the T1 up last night, buuuut...the suction cups don't
db>: want to adhere to my desk and I'm not keen on placing the velcro
db>strips : on the desk either. I tried cleaning the desk and lightly
David,
Try picking up some Manco Poster Putty. Works great, doesn't stain the
desk, and is reusable for a long time. Been using it for about 4 months
with my T1 setup.
Andy
I just bought a Thrustmaster Formula T-1 Sterring Wheel and it comes
with pedals. Also has a shifter on it and two buttons. I have only
had it for 2 days but I love it. I don't know for sure that it is
the best one around but it is the only one I could find.
Another thing I was considering was a CH Products Virtual Pilot Pro
that has a wheel (Airplane style - not round) with like 6 buttons.
They also sell a pedals set. While this is primarily made for Flight
Sims I think it would be OK for driving. The pedals pivot in the
middle for plane realism but I think there is a way to change that
for driving games.
I also posted a message and only received one response. It said that
the author felt the Thrustmaster was not as well made as the CH Products
stuff (Virtual Pilot Pro). He may be right as I had to exchange my first
Thrustmaster since the shifter was faulty. Time will tell.
For me, I decided to buy the Thrustmaster since I was primarily looking
for a driving setup and I already have a decent joystick for flying. The
joystick I have has always been fine for flying but also note that I just
kind of fly around looking for things to shoot at and blow up. I wouldn't
know what to do with rudder pedals if I had them. The price for the
Thrustmaster was 129.95 from Egghead Software. This includes pedals and all.
The Virtual Pilot Pro was 79.95 for the steering assembly and then the pedals
would be another 79.95.
Just my opinions and I have never tried anything other than the Thrustmaster.
Having played the game previously with a joystick/keyboard I am now in
heaven. With a wheel/pedals setup it is a totally new (great) game. You
should definitely get some kind of wheel/pedals setup. Maybe someone else
will respond who has experience with multiple products.
Thrustmaster has a WWW site at http://www.thrustmaster.com/. You can see
all of their products there with descriptions and more.
Hope this helps,
Mike
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