rec.autos.simulators

> I've got a new problem with my Logitech Wingman Formula (NON FF). All
> of a sudden the wheel visually started "twitching" (are these the
> "spikes" that you with FF wheels refer to?) Happens at rest and on the
> track. Usually they're mild, but sometimes they are extreme enough to
> cause a loss of control. It's happening with GPL too. I'm running a
> 466 Celeron, 128 mb RAM, TNT2 AGP w/32 mb RAM, and a Soundblaster
> Live! Value. Everything was fine until about three weeks ago. No
> changes have been made to my system during that time. Any suggestions?

> > I've got a new problem with my Logitech Wingman Formula (NON FF). All
> > of a sudden the wheel visually started "twitching" (are these the
> > "spikes" that you with FF wheels refer to?) Happens at rest and on the
> > track. Usually they're mild, but sometimes they are extreme enough to
> > cause a loss of control. It's happening with GPL too. I'm running a
> > 466 Celeron, 128 mb RAM, TNT2 AGP w/32 mb RAM, and a Soundblaster
> > Live! Value. Everything was fine until about three weeks ago. No
> > changes have been made to my system during that time. Any suggestions?

> Sounds like the pot is on the way out or in need of a clean.

> If you feel able you can take the wheel apart and clean the pot with
> isopropanol. I've had my wheel for two years now and I clean the pots
> when they start to spike. It works a treat for me, they're as good as
> new for a couple of months at least, then I just clean 'em again.

> Good luck.

> Gerry