% I had 2 Thrustmaster F1's (Nascar Pro in America), so I cant comment on the
% FF wheel.
% The problems I had were
% Where the wheel mounts to the shaft, it constantly kept loosening,
Yep, this happens alot. Solution, get some LocTite for the***
mounting the wheel to the shaft.
% Wheel front buttons stopped working
Ouch, after much turning and and turning, this one will bite you. Poor
design on TM's part. Before this happnes, open up the wheel unit and
protect those wires coming through the shaft. Electronic supply stores
will have wire tubing that can be placed over the wires to help protect
them from the edges of the shaft. Electrician tape is also a quick
preventative method (wrap it around the wires). It is best to check the
condition of your protective wrap as a regular maintenance check. Good
news is that the design of the SuperSport (haven't seen the insides of a
Sprint) should avoid this problem.
% and the usual pedal springs breaking.
TM's new spring design brings longer spring life, but this will happen
(eventually). Have Thrustmaster send you a spare set, so you will
always have them to swap out. Then order replacements whenever you put
in your new springs (www.thrustmaster.com).
% There were no configuration problems except for a bit of spiking, even when
% new although that may have been my soundcard.
% The feel of the wheel was very good, and I liked the brake pedal which had
% more resistance than the gas.
% I would have no trouble recommending the TM wheel to anyone if it wasn't for
% the lack of reliability.
Even one's family sedan requires some preventative maintenance once in
awhile.
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**************************** Michael E. Carver *************************
Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town.
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