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Best Joystick for Nascar?

ccorpor

Best Joystick for Nascar?

by ccorpor » Thu, 09 Jan 1997 04:00:00


> Hi,
>    Could I have some suggestions for the best joystick for driving in

Nascar? I currently have a Gravis stick, but wonder if there's a better

> one. Is the Wheel that I hear about really that much better?
> Thanks,
> Rick Ostrow


REPLY:

Get the wheel you'll thank me later. GP1 or T2. Case Closed!!!

Q.B.M.

David Thompso

Best Joystick for Nascar?

by David Thompso » Thu, 09 Jan 1997 04:00:00


> Hi,
>    Could I have some suggestions for the best joystick for driving in Nascar? I currently have a Gravis stick, but wonder if there's a better
> one. Is the Wheel that I hear about really that much better?

Rick,

Can't comment on the wheel, but I use the Microsoft Sidewinder (standard
not 3D).  Seems to do well as joysticks go and for a moderate price.  I
think the major advantage of a wheel is slightly smoother control and
probably, moreover, the porportional gas/brakes as compared to click on
and off gas/brakes with a joystick.  It is alos possible to attach a
pedal assembly, setup as a second joystick, and race with
joystick/pedals.  Can't gues what the results of that would be - but I
might try it as a stepping stone to a full wheel/pedal setup.  Later.

dglenn

Tom Hanse

Best Joystick for Nascar?

by Tom Hanse » Thu, 09 Jan 1997 04:00:00

Any wheel is a marked improvement over a joystick.  When the car gets loose
- it is impossible to wrestle a joystick back and forth to get the backend
behind you again.  This is no problem with a good wheel - although some
wheels make this difficult. /THansen

DaMa

Best Joystick for Nascar?

by DaMa » Sun, 12 Jan 1997 04:00:00

I can't claim that it is the best because I haven't been exposed to many
joysticks.  But I've got a simple Logitech Wingman.  Works just fine.  Just
make sure you get a joystick that is not too stiff.  Some of the more
expensive joysticks are very stiff.  I don't think I could drive with much
control like that without killing my hand and wrist. Get one that is
relatively easy to move. Wingman also has a big and heavy base.  Doesn't move
on the desk.  $30; You can't go wrong.

DaMan


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