rec.autos.simulators

> I`m looking at buying a steering wheel, my budget can only stretch to
> the Trustmaster range. I can`t decide on a GP1 or T2. I have heard the
> T2 is a good wheel, but the springs soon go on the peddles. I have
> seen the GP1 in my local computer shop but unfortunately it wasn`t
> hooked up to the computer, but the feel of the wheel and the hand
> throttle and brake felt quite good.

> Have you used both units?
> What do you prefer?
> Is it easy to accelerate, brake and change gear with the GP1?

> I`m sure I`m not the only one that could benefit from some advice on
> these two units, so please lets hear your comments.
> Thanks in advance.

> --
> Best regards,
> Dan.

> > Hi There,

> > I`m looking at buying a steering wheel, my budget can only stretch to
> > the Trustmaster range. I can`t decide on a GP1 or T2. I have heard the
> > T2 is a good wheel, but the springs soon go on the peddles. I have
> > seen the GP1 in my local computer shop but unfortunately it wasn`t
> > hooked up to the computer, but the feel of the wheel and the hand
> > throttle and brake felt quite good.

> > Have you used both units?
> > What do you prefer?
> > Is it easy to accelerate, brake and change gear with the GP1?

> > I`m sure I`m not the only one that could benefit from some advice on
> > these two units, so please lets hear your comments.
> > Thanks in advance.

> > --
> > Best regards,
> > Dan.

> REPLY:

> I purchased the T2 about two weeks ago and think it's great. I had the
> pleasure to use Thrustmaters GP1 the other day. IMO the GP1 is better for
more
> accurate control. The acceleration and braking are much tighter and
intuitive
> than T2's pedals. They both incoprorate the same steering mechanism.

> IMO the feel of the GP1 is better and is cheaper to.

> Q.B.M.