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Hi,

My ACT Labs Force RS has finally given up on me. I've repaired the
gear levers numerous times but now the potentiometer spindle has
sheered.

Anyone know of a source for ACT Labs in the UK, online, retail
anywhere?

Failing that anyone know if the pot can be replaced? with what?
specs? availability etc?

TIA

Maxx

I found out that Software First do them but none in stock. I may need
to buy something else?

Any recommendation?

1) Must be FF
2) Not bothered about pedals, I use separate MS pedals
3) I am used to gear shift paddles, specifically where I can
  pull forward to change up, flick back to change down -
  with LEFT HAND.
  I could learn a new technique but would rather not have
  to, there ain't enough hours in the day as it is.

I often see the "what is the best wheel" question asked but have
never really paid much attention as I've been happy with the ACT
Labs and this is often the answer given to those sorts of questions.

I think I heard good things about the GUILLEMOT FERRARI FF
wheel, any one got one care to comment?
Specifically about gearshift options?
Can it operate like 3) above

I can get the new Logitech WingMan Formula Force GP wheel. I
know it's supposed to be inferior to the old model but would this
suit my option 3) above.

Anyone else any FF wheel recommendation?

A ny help & advice very much appreciated.

Maxx

Txl,

I may do that, I think the wheels under warranty anyway but it
will likely take a week or more to get anything sorted and I
don't want to wait that long.

Maxx

Semi,

Thanks for the tip, you don't happen to have ant part no. of
spec type info, so I know what to buy do you?

Ta

Maxx

On Mon, 29 Jan 2001 19:14:00 -0000, "Semi"

Maxx

Definitely contact Act Labs.  They will send you the spare parts.  In the
last 2 months I have had a fatigue failure in one of the springs in my
shifter and a plastic cog snap in the pedals.  In both instances Act Labs
sent me replacement parts free of charge.  They took about 10 days to arrive
here in the UK.  They even sent me an extra spare spring for the shifter
which I asked.

Cheers

Phil

PS Nearly there ... :)

--
F1 GPL Handicap:   +0.87 secs
F2 GPL Handicap: +117.19 secs

www.act-labs.com

With the OLD  design of the RS wheel you can have your shifting thing,
because the paddles were in factonly one shaft, so if you push on the lkeft
side it was the same as pulling on the right, and you can still pull on the
left.

The trouble is going to be finding a wheel that still has the OLD system,
but i am sure that act-labs will sort this one for you, in the worst case
they can probably send youy a kit for the old system with your wheel.

WHile you are at it they also have the 5 speed plate cover for the shifter,
perfect for GPL, and you can keep  your old wheel for spare parts....

I've opted to give the Guil Ferrari a go and then work on getting the
ACT Labs repaired,

Thanks to all who replied

Maxx

Maxx