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Logitech Wingman FF Wheel

Alai

Logitech Wingman FF Wheel

by Alai » Thu, 24 May 2001 00:59:01

I've been thinking of getting this wheel since it's relatively inexpensive
and looks well designed.  I remember with the first version of the Wingman
FF Wheel, the wheel itself got good reviews, but the pedals where criticized
by reviewers, I think they have addressed this in the second version, no?

I saw it on display at a local computer super centre, it wasn't plugged in,
just sitting there.  It looks ok, but when I moved the wheel it really felt
mechanical.  I could feel and hear gears moving, it had a lot of resistance
and made a lot of noise... does any one here with experience with the wheel
recommend it?

Thanks.

Jude

Logitech Wingman FF Wheel

by Jude » Thu, 24 May 2001 01:08:49


Yes they did on the pedals....

A bit more travel and better wider pedals

What happens is that when its plugged in the wheel becomes stiffer to turn
and the mechanical feel u get disappears.

When u get it tuned to ur liking( GPL, N4 etc.....)  it then behaves more
like a steering wheel.

JudeR

Tim

Logitech Wingman FF Wheel

by Tim » Thu, 24 May 2001 07:02:53

They decided it was time for a change, so now the pedals are good and
the wheel sucks. They wanted a less expensive version, so they cheaped
out on the wheel covering, and replaced the nice cable drive with
gears.

I have the original Wingman FF now. When it craps out, I'm probably
going to get an Act Labs or Sidewinder FF wheel. I don't like either
as much as the original Wingman, but I like both better than the new
one.

Tim


>I've been thinking of getting this wheel since it's relatively inexpensive
>and looks well designed.  I remember with the first version of the Wingman
>FF Wheel, the wheel itself got good reviews, but the pedals where criticized
>by reviewers, I think they have addressed this in the second version, no?

>I saw it on display at a local computer super centre, it wasn't plugged in,
>just sitting there.  It looks ok, but when I moved the wheel it really felt
>mechanical.  I could feel and hear gears moving, it had a lot of resistance
>and made a lot of noise... does any one here with experience with the wheel
>recommend it?

>Thanks.

TopLoade

Logitech Wingman FF Wheel

by TopLoade » Thu, 24 May 2001 08:24:56

G'Day Alain,

If you want to buy a Logi wheel see If you can get the early Wingman Formula
Force......NOT the GP......Here are a few links.......they may help :))

http://www.wingmanteam.com/default.htm
http://home.att.net/~stickworks/
http://website.lineone.net/~mikebay/MTIndex.htm
http://users.pandora.be/jan..verschueren./LWFFmod/pedalmod.htm
http://www.wingmanteam.com/Latest_Software/Gadgets/gadgets.htm#DXTweak
http://members.nbci.com/JensSchu/
http://home.maine.rr.com/spark/sww_pg.html

Cheers, David.
TopLoader.
Melbourne, Australia.

Alai

Logitech Wingman FF Wheel

by Alai » Thu, 24 May 2001 09:08:09

Thanks for the feedback guys!  Much appreciated!
ObiJuan Montoy

Logitech Wingman FF Wheel

by ObiJuan Montoy » Wed, 23 May 2001 18:15:25

The FF effects are pretty tame, but overall it has quite a nice feel. I've
only ever had a non FF Microsoft SW wheel to compare it too, but I like the
Logitech much better.

I'm not sure if what appears to be the weak FF effects is true of all FF
wheels of whether this one is particulariy weak. Overall, 7/10 from me.


J

Logitech Wingman FF Wheel

by J » Fri, 25 May 2001 16:52:00

Tim,
If you don't smoke the cirquit board, the LWFF could last forever.
There is 3rd party replacement for all wear parts available.

Logi forever :-)

JensSchumi

BTW: Alain, do you have access to ebay? If so you can try to locate a 2nd hand
one. Should be alot cheaper than a new LW GP  


>They decided it was time for a change, so now the pedals are good and
>the wheel sucks. They wanted a less expensive version, so they cheaped
>out on the wheel covering, and replaced the nice cable drive with
>gears.

>I have the original Wingman FF now. When it craps out, I'm probably
>going to get an Act Labs or Sidewinder FF wheel. I don't like either
>as much as the original Wingman, but I like both better than the new
>one.

>Tim

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