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Newbie to GPL : which wheel to go?

Griffi

Newbie to GPL : which wheel to go?

by Griffi » Wed, 29 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Hello,

I am a newbie to GPL.

After test-playing it at a friend, I instantly order a copy. But I have
not driving wheel. I have 2 choices come into mind:

1. TM Formula T2 (T2)
2. Logitech Wheel Formula Force (LWFF)

Which one should I go to? Or is there any recommendations? Oh, don't
tell me it is Microsoft Force Wheel...

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Griffi

Newbie to GPL : which wheel to go?

by Griffi » Wed, 29 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Hello,

I am a newbie to GPL.

After test-playing it at a friend, I instantly order a copy. But I have
not driving wheel. I have 2 choices come into mind:

1. TM Formula T2 (T2)
2. Logitech Wheel Formula Force (LWFF)

Which one should I go to? Or is there any recommendations? Oh, don't
tell me it is Microsoft Force Wheel...

Griffin.

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don hodgdo

Newbie to GPL : which wheel to go?

by don hodgdo » Wed, 29 Sep 1999 04:00:00

The Logitech...

don

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>Hello,

>I am a newbie to GPL.

>After test-playing it at a friend, I instantly order a copy. But I have
>not driving wheel. I have 2 choices come into mind:

>1. TM Formula T2 (T2)
>2. Logitech Wheel Formula Force (LWFF)

>Which one should I go to? Or is there any recommendations? Oh, don't
>tell me it is Microsoft Force Wheel...

>Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
>Before you buy.

Leo Landma

Newbie to GPL : which wheel to go?

by Leo Landma » Wed, 29 Sep 1999 04:00:00



Griffin, I have both wheels. And the verdict is: go for the Logitech if
you can afford it. It is the better wheel in all respects, not counting
FF. When used with the USB port it offers better control than T2 with
gameport in all games. You'll be needing it <g>

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Good luck,
Leo

Dave Henri

Newbie to GPL : which wheel to go?

by Dave Henri » Wed, 29 Sep 1999 04:00:00

  Thats fairly easy,  The Logitech wins by a landslide.
The T2 is no longer manufactuered or supported by Thrustmaster, so
when it wears out you are once again fishing for a new wheel or 3rd
party potetiometers(sp!)  Also you cannot separate the gas and brake
pedals without re-wiring the pedal unit.  If you get involved in GPL,
you will want the gas and brake on separate axis'  
Have fun and good luck
dave henrie

> Hello,

> I am a newbie to GPL.

> After test-playing it at a friend, I instantly order a copy. But I have
> not driving wheel. I have 2 choices come into mind:

> 1. TM Formula T2 (T2)
> 2. Logitech Wheel Formula Force (LWFF)

> Which one should I go to? Or is there any recommendations? Oh, don't
> tell me it is Microsoft Force Wheel...

> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.

David Ript

Newbie to GPL : which wheel to go?

by David Ript » Thu, 30 Sep 1999 04:00:00


>I am a newbie to GPL.

>After test-playing it at a friend, I instantly order a copy. But I have
>not driving wheel. I have 2 choices come into mind:

>1. TM Formula T2 (T2)
>2. Logitech Wheel Formula Force (LWFF)

>Which one should I go to? Or is there any recommendations? Oh, don't
>tell me it is Microsoft Force Wheel...

I have both.

Ways in which the LWFF is better than the T2:
1. Force feedback (duh)
2. Dual-axis pedals  (You can rewire a T2 to add dual-axis support)
3. Paddle shifters
4. Better-feeling wheel
5. Stay-put pedal base

Ways in which the T2 is better than the LWFF:
1. Longer pedal travel
2. Better pedal resistance  (You can add stiffer springs to the LWFF)
3. Price

I highly recommend the LWFF.  I also highly recommend upgrading the
springs in the pedals.

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