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Cheap Wheel

Kirk Hous

Cheap Wheel

by Kirk Hous » Sat, 03 Feb 2001 10:32:47

Hi I'm looking for a cheap non Force feedback wheel with split axis pedals
and 2 or more buttons on the wheel.  Any ideas?  It doesn't have to be very
durable as I'm just gonna keep it till I get a TSW.  Preferably under $70.

Thanks in advance

Roger Squire

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by Roger Squire » Sat, 03 Feb 2001 11:56:23

Try the thrustmaster pro digital 2.  $60 and most people give it good marks.

rms

kay..

Cheap Wheel

by kay.. » Sat, 03 Feb 2001 15:09:50

MS Precision Racing wheel.  Got it for $69CAN after rebate.  



Disgruntled Go

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by Disgruntled Go » Sat, 03 Feb 2001 16:41:29

I like my Logitech Wingman Formula (non-Force). I got it for around
$120 Australian about a year ago. It's the yellw one you're after, not
the red.

DG

>MS Precision Racing wheel.  Got it for $69CAN after rebate.  



>>Hi I'm looking for a cheap non Force feedback wheel with split axis pedals
>>and 2 or more buttons on the wheel.  Any ideas?  It doesn't have to be very
>>durable as I'm just gonna keep it till I get a TSW.  Preferably under $70.

>>Thanks in advance

Simon Brow

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by Simon Brow » Sun, 04 Feb 2001 01:31:43

I'd second that.  I use the Precision Racing Wheel too and it's excellent
for GPL and meets those requirements.


> MS Precision Racing wheel.  Got it for $69CAN after rebate.



> >Hi I'm looking for a cheap non Force feedback wheel with split axis
pedals
> >and 2 or more buttons on the wheel.  Any ideas?  It doesn't have to be
very
> >durable as I'm just gonna keep it till I get a TSW.  Preferably under
$70.

> >Thanks in advance

Tom Robinso

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by Tom Robinso » Sun, 04 Feb 2001 03:22:13

Another vote for Precision Racing Wheel.  Get used to it, and your
TSW may sit.  Pedals are excellent.


> I'd second that.  I use the Precision Racing Wheel too and it's excellent
> for GPL and meets those requirements.



> > MS Precision Racing wheel.  Got it for $69CAN after rebate.



> > >Hi I'm looking for a cheap non Force feedback wheel with split axis
> pedals
> > >and 2 or more buttons on the wheel.  Any ideas?  It doesn't have to be
> very
> > >durable as I'm just gonna keep it till I get a TSW.  Preferably under
> $70.

> > >Thanks in advance

Jag

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by Jag » Sun, 04 Feb 2001 04:18:21

On Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:22:13 -0600, "Tom Robinson"

I have the same wheel and the pedals are good and the wheel is smooth.
But, I don't like that center detent. It's one and only flaw, IMO.
Clamping system is excellent so long as you don't have an under the
desk keyboard tray.
--
Jagg

Thom j

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by Thom j » Sun, 04 Feb 2001 04:25:34

For me, 2 thumbs & 2 toes up for Quillemot Ferrari FF Race Wheel
at just a tad over a $100 USD! :o).....Cheers Thom_j.


| Another vote for Precision Racing Wheel.  Get used to it, and your
| TSW may sit.  Pedals are excellent.

<snipped>

Saturn S. Padu

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by Saturn S. Padu » Sun, 04 Feb 2001 05:35:49



The Thrustmaster on-line store is clearing out their NASCAR Pro
Digital I wheels for $35.00 ($11.00 UPS ground) This is the cheapest
wheel I've seen on-line, but I'm not sure if it does split axis. If
memory serves, it seems a little flimsy, has that notch in the center,
and reportedly is a bigger CPU hog than their Pro Digital II...which
doesn't have the notch.

I too, am looking for a temporary wheel before I move up to TSW this
summer...Unless anyone can give me a strong reason not to save $20
bucks and buy the PD2 instead- I'm snagging on this "deal"

kay..

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by kay.. » Sun, 04 Feb 2001 05:51:35

The clamping system is probably the best there is on the market.  I
can take off the wheel or put in on my desk it a couple of seconds.  I
have a keyboard tray and it 'just' barely slides in.  I'd say if you
have about 5" of clearance from the lip of the desk to the tray,
you're good to go.

The pedals are too light but you stick on some velcro it ain't going
anywhere on carpet.  

Now if only MS made a stick shift.....


>On Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:22:13 -0600, "Tom Robinson"

>>Another vote for Precision Racing Wheel.  Get used to it, and your
>>TSW may sit.  Pedals are excellent.

>I have the same wheel and the pedals are good and the wheel is smooth.
>But, I don't like that center detent. It's one and only flaw, IMO.
>Clamping system is excellent so long as you don't have an under the
>desk keyboard tray.

Mickey Kenned

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by Mickey Kenned » Sun, 04 Mar 2001 00:10:27

Maybe there is a reason why they are only $35.00
I bought the Thrustmaster NASCAR Pro Digital.  The wheel component is great, but
the pedals are very weak and has broken at the pivot point after just a few
hours of playing.
Thrustmaster tech support will not help - don't waste your money on this
product.
You get what you pay for.



> >Hi I'm looking for a cheap non Force feedback wheel with split axis pedals
> >and 2 or more buttons on the wheel.  Any ideas?  It doesn't have to be very
> >durable as I'm just gonna keep it till I get a TSW.  Preferably under $70.

> The Thrustmaster on-line store is clearing out their NASCAR Pro
> Digital I wheels for $35.00 ($11.00 UPS ground) This is the cheapest
> wheel I've seen on-line, but I'm not sure if it does split axis. If
> memory serves, it seems a little flimsy, has that notch in the center,
> and reportedly is a bigger CPU hog than their Pro Digital II...which
> doesn't have the notch.

> I too, am looking for a temporary wheel before I move up to TSW this
> summer...Unless anyone can give me a strong reason not to save $20
> bucks and buy the PD2 instead- I'm snagging on this "deal"

Saturn S. Padu

Cheap Wheel

by Saturn S. Padu » Sun, 04 Mar 2001 22:44:45

On Fri, 02 Mar 2001 07:10:27 -0800, Mickey Kennedy


>Maybe there is a reason why they are only $35.00
>I bought the Thrustmaster NASCAR Pro Digital.  The wheel component is great, but
>the pedals are very weak and has broken at the pivot point after just a few
>hours of playing.
>Thrustmaster tech support will not help - don't waste your money on this
>product.
>You get what you pay for.

Wow, now I'm glad I went with the Sidwinder Precision
instead....regardless of the problems I've experienced with it. The MS
did cost twice as much as the clearance-priced PD1, but Best Buy's
$20.00 rebate softened the blow.

Will Thrustmaster will ever do a wheel *right*?


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