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I am eagerly waiting for the relaease of GP2 next week here in the U.S.
and currently considering buying a steering wheel and peddle combo but
unsure which in the best value for the money. I was cosidering buying
the T2 system because of its price but have heard numerous reliability
problems with this system. I had also read from the SRN that the GP500
system from InterActive in England seemed to be a great performer. Does
any one currently own this system and if so I would like your oppinion
about it and also how can I purchase it from the U.S.

Thanks in advance

PS. I have some of the Thomas Super Wheel and pedals sets coming into
my store about July 20th or so, if you are interested E-Mail me or
call my store at 423-573-2991. By the way the wheels are back ordered
and wont ship again until late August or early September. I dont make
hardly any money on thesebut try to help the league racers out.

James Deane,  IVGA Bronze and Silver League Racer.

I think InterActive are just about to, or just have signed a deal for
worldwide distribution of GP500s. The people I know who have them
totally rave about them, although I've never tried one myself. We should
arrange the comparative test during July though, comparing TSW, GP500
and ECCI-CDS.

Try contacting InterActive by e-mail, the address is :-

Cheers!
John

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If your going to get a wheel and your serious about racing get the ECCI
WHEEL AND PEDAL SYSTEM.It will cost you but your paying for quality.And
your lap times will improve plus great control for side by side racing
on ovals.

                           Peace,Eric

You've seen the pictures and talked to people who have a GP500; it looks
like the wheel/steering shaft is attached to a large plate as a base.  In
my case, it looks like I'd have to lift up my 17" monitor to slide this
thing underneath it to race, and pull it back out to do keyboarding.

Am I right in this, or is the base smaller than the 18-24" long it looks?

Neil
--
Meek and obedient you follow the leader
down well trodden corridors into the valley of steel..

       Neil Yeatman, Ajax, Ontario, CANADA

Hi Neil,

No, the "mounting plate" sits under your monitor constantly, and the
wheel and shaft attach/detach via a couple of very sevure quick release
clamps when your ready to race. Nice system.

Cheers!
John

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