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I Love my ECCI CDS2
I upgraded from an old T1. I thought the big advantage would
be the wheel mounted buttons. But everything, from the pedals to
the suede, suade, uh..., fuzzy leather wheel cover, is just nice.
I could only describe it as feeling that is much more precise.
The thing is just sweet. The mechanism is precise and
adjustable for spring tension and wheel travel. It is expensive,
but I'm very satisfied.
I recently played with a TM NASCAR wheel in a computer store,
not plugged into anything, and just smiled. I wouldn't want to
go back to something like that.
The wheel is heavy, and claims are made that it won't move.
This is not true under my spastic driving style, and I have
placed velcro under it's two wide feet to offer just a little
more grip. This works fine for me.
Electrically, I think this is like a TM wheel. I set mine as
described in the owner's manual, but I think it can be treated
as a 2 axis 4 button stick.
This sounds like it would work. However, you will have to
recal between games. When you do that I would also check the
"rudders" to off. No reason having the sim waste time reading
an unused analog value.
Some ECCI wheels have clutches, and the ability to place
the pedals on separate axis. These, of course, might require
a different software setup.
Many people also like the TSW wheel.
The shift buttons on the front of the ECCI do tend to force
your hands into a "9 and 3" position, which I find comfortable.
The levers on the back of a TSW might offer more choices in how
you grip the wheel.
Feel free to e-mail if you have any other questions.
Larry
