rec.autos.simulators

> > I've had a Logitech Formula Force wheel for some time now and I'm having
> > what I feel may be a common problem with it.  The feedback forces
suddenly
> > quit altogether after about 20 to 40 minutes of racing, depending on the
> > game.  For example, Grand Prix Legends quits after 20 minutes, on
average,
> > whereas Sports Car GT goes for about 40 minutes.  It seems to be
> > proportional to the amount of feedback the game provides.  What's odd is
> > that I can immediately exit the game, restart the Wingman Profiler,
lauch
> > the game again, and the feedback forces are back!?

> > It's a pretty serious problem, IMO.  I was leading a race in GPL when
the
> > force feedback quit and it destroyed my concentration.  I would up
> finishing
> > in 13th!

> > I have to wonder, is this a common problem?  I've tried contacting
> > Logitech's tech support but haven't heard back from them.  Is there a
> > software solution (I've upgraded to the latest driver) for this or is it
> an
> > electo-mechanical problem?

> > --
> > John Cauthen
> > Managing Editor
> > Digital Sportspage (http://www.digitalsports.com)

> > Uhm, yeah I think there is some sort of solution to your problem but I'm
> not
> > sure what it is. Check out the message board at www.wingmanteam.com .
You
> > might find the answer there.

> Thanks Thomas, I just went there and gave it a look-see.  I didn't see my
> problem described, although a few similar problems were listed.  I posted
a
> question about my problem in the specific games forum.  Maybe I'll get an
> answer there.

> John Cauthen
> Managing Editor
> Digital Sportspage (http://www.digitalsports.com)

> > > I've had a Logitech Formula Force wheel for some time now and I'm
having
> > > what I feel may be a common problem with it.  The feedback forces
> suddenly
> > > quit altogether after about 20 to 40 minutes of racing, depending on
the
> > > game.  For example, Grand Prix Legends quits after 20 minutes, on
> average,
> > > whereas Sports Car GT goes for about 40 minutes.  It seems to be
> > > proportional to the amount of feedback the game provides.  What's odd
is
> > > that I can immediately exit the game, restart the Wingman Profiler,
> lauch
> > > the game again, and the feedback forces are back!?

> > > It's a pretty serious problem, IMO.  I was leading a race in GPL when
> the
> > > force feedback quit and it destroyed my concentration.  I would up
> > finishing
> > > in 13th!

> > > I have to wonder, is this a common problem?  I've tried contacting
> > > Logitech's tech support but haven't heard back from them.  Is there a
> > > software solution (I've upgraded to the latest driver) for this or is
it
> > an
> > > electo-mechanical problem?

> > > --
> > > John Cauthen
> > > Managing Editor
> > > Digital Sportspage (http://www.digitalsports.com)