rec.autos.simulators

> How much better is one vs. the other?  I am perhaps crazily considering the
> old MOMO while I can still get one and adding the Act-Labs stuff.  It will
> be more than double the price of the new MOMO, which won't have a clutch
> pedal.

> If I could try the new MOMO first, it would make the decision a lot easier,
> but I fear that by the time I can do that, the old MOMO will be gone.  Every
> store I have talked to has it on recall in anticipation of getting the new
> one in.

> Anyone use the old MOMO and Act-Labs combo?  Is it as great as it sounds?

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> Peter

> > If money is a factor, then I assume everyone could get by with the new
> > plastic MOMO.  But is the old MOMO "wheel," Act-Labs "pedals" and
> "shifter"
> > the ultimate mainstream combo for high quality?

> > How much better is one vs. the other?  I am perhaps crazily considering
> the
> > old MOMO while I can still get one and adding the Act-Labs stuff.  It
will
> > be more than double the price of the new MOMO, which won't have a clutch
> > pedal.

> > If I could try the new MOMO first, it would make the decision a lot
> easier,
> > but I fear that by the time I can do that, the old MOMO will be gone.
> Every
> > store I have talked to has it on recall in anticipation of getting the
new
> > one in.

> > Anyone use the old MOMO and Act-Labs combo?  Is it as great as it
sounds?

> > Thanks,

> > Marc (with birthday approaching)

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> > I was sure the ACT LABS would be better than the MOMO pedals...but how
> much
> > better are they than good pedals (like the Ferrari or perhaps even the
new
> > MOMO)?  Am I correct that I will still have to have the MOMO pedals
>***
> > around somewhere because that's where the power connector is?

> I really like the Thrustmaster pedals I've got and the TM Ferrari ones
look
> very similar.  It's horses for courses, but the TM pedals are in a
DIFFERENT
> LEAGUE to the original MOMOs.  I'd even go as far to say the gas and brake
> have better feel the the Act-Labs...  Maybe it just because that's what
I'm
> used to.  Can't comment on the new MOMO pedals.

> The original MOMO pedals are, IMO, complete and utter rubbish.  A waste of
> floorspace.  Please note I use a clutch so use left and right foot
braking.
> If you are only gonna left foot brake then they may seem not so bad.

> If you can get by with a screwdriver I'm sure you could get rid of the
pedal
> base, but to be honest I keep it wired up and shifted out the way just in
> case I a) have a driving game I like that doesn't support multiple
> controllers (like when LFS first appeared) or b) ever get a console that
> supports USB controllers...

> Regards,

> Mark
> Reading, UK

> > I was sure the ACT LABS would be better than the MOMO pedals...but how
> much
> > better are they than good pedals (like the Ferrari or perhaps even the
new
> > MOMO)?  Am I correct that I will still have to have the MOMO pedals
>***
> > around somewhere because that's where the power connector is?

> Take a look at this page to find out how the MOMO is wired, and how you
can
> get rid of the pedals.

> http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> Jone.

> > My main concern with the shifter is where to put it/how to mount it.
One
> > built-in to the wheel would be a lot more convenient.

> > Does it work in sequential mode, too (since most modern cars need that)?
> > What are the mounting options?  Couldn't tell much from the web site.

> There was a sequential shift plate which I believe is discontinued.  As
for
> mounting, the shifter gets screwed to a bracket that goes under the wheel
> and is held in place by the wheel clamping mechanism.  It can be set up
for
> either left or right side use.  I have had no problems with this mounting
> solution.

> Regards,

> Mark
> Reading, UK