rec.autos.simulators

by **Jim Dougla** » Mon, 25 Feb 2002 17:02:17

Thinking about getting a TSW 2 with my tax return so I just wanted to get a
few opinions. I'm replacing a TM Nascar Pro Wheel. Running a T-bird 1.333
256mb. GF3, SB Live (thinking about getting a Turtle Beach card) and Windows
XP (home ver). I just want a more precise wheel. Should I get the USB
adapter
for this wheel that they show on their site? I've really been having
calibration problems
since moving to XP. Don't know if it's the SB-Live or XP. But regardless of
that I would
like to get a new wheel.
Thanks
Jim

by **96ImpalaS** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 00:01:46

if you get the usb adapter make sure you don't get the spec pots

by **Internet Use** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 00:37:06

Does Radio Shack's USB adapter have the same limitations as the Rockport
version sold by Thomas? The Radio Shack version is a few dollars cheaper
too.

by **Internet Use** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 00:41:14

> > if you get the usb adapter make sure you don't get the spec pots

> Does Radio Shack's USB adapter have the same limitations as the Rockport
> version sold by Thomas? The Radio Shack version is a few dollars cheaper
> too.

Oops, that should be "Rockfire". Thomas is selling a computer accessory,
not shoes. :-)

by **b..** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 01:08:52

You might want to try a force feedback wheel before you decide,
especially if your sims are GPL and/or NASCAR 4 or 2000.

My TSW2 is gathering dust, although I intend to graft the pedals onto
my LWFF.

by **cgenn2** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 01:27:59

Jim,

I would look into the BRD wheel and pedals.
http://www.interactiveracing.com/ I've talked to people in chat rooms and
most said that the new Speed 7 pedals are the best. There wheel now is not
FF but they say they are working on a FF wheel and there old stuff will be
upgradable. It might be more than what you want to spend but this stuff
lasts.

Chris G.

by **96ImpalaS** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 01:14:54

I don't know and have wondered that myself but Dave told me a few weeks ago
they are testing some new game controller cards to sell so I will check back
with him in a couple of weeks. I'd prefer this option to usb.

> > > if you get the usb adapter make sure you don't get the spec pots

> > Does Radio Shack's USB adapter have the same limitations as the Rockport
> > version sold by Thomas? The Radio Shack version is a few dollars
cheaper
> > too.

> Oops, that should be "Rockfire". Thomas is selling a computer accessory,
> not shoes. :-)

by **da..** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 05:03:15

Hello,I was wondering since you are gonna use the pedals with your
LWFF if your gonna sell the wheel portion of yopur TSW2

I have a Microsoft FFB which I use with my Act labs Performance pedals
but am looking to buy a TSW...dont wanna lose the pedals though

by **Philste** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 04:51:09

I had a TSW 2 stock; recently sold it and bought a TSW stock with
ball-bearing shaft. It very smooth and I would never think of getting
any other wheels (not even gimicky FF wheels). I also order a Winston
Cup (14 3/4") style wheel from Grant Racing Steering wheels which I
intend to install on my TSW.

> Thinking about getting a TSW 2 with my tax return so I just wanted to get a
> few opinions. I'm replacing a TM Nascar Pro Wheel. Running a T-bird 1.333
> 256mb. GF3, SB Live (thinking about getting a Turtle Beach card) and Windows
> XP (home ver). I just want a more precise wheel. Should I get the USB
> adapter
> for this wheel that they show on their site? I've really been having
> calibration problems
> since moving to XP. Don't know if it's the SB-Live or XP. But regardless of
> that I would
> like to get a new wheel.
> Thanks
> Jim

--
Philippe "Philster" Sergerie

by **William Bradsha** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 11:27:41

As far as I know, Dale Earnhardt Jr. still uses his TSW2 wheel. If it's up
to***for him, then it should be good enough for everyone else. ;-)

-Will

by **Internet Use** » Tue, 26 Feb 2002 23:24:59

We all know how much those NASCAR drivers like cutting edge technology. If
there were wheel designs from 1967, I'm sure they'd still be using those
too.

by **SimRace** » Wed, 27 Feb 2002 03:10:09

Yes, definetly TRY FF before you buy it. Not all of the sim world embraces
the phoney feel of trying to emulate every nuance in a 3400lb stock car with
an 8" plastic wheel. (or leather if trying the Momo LWFF)

I highly recommend the TSW2 Cup. I moved to one last year and unless TSW
comes out with something better, will never change back to another brand FF
or not. If you can get a Cup model, don't forget to tell Dave you HAVE to
have the split axis option. Its a lifesaver. So long as WC cars have
industrial strength power steering (which they do) I think you'll find non
FF is very similar to the real thing in NASCAR sims, a little centering
spring can go a long way. The big wheels come on the TSWs too, no need to
jerry-rig one onto it like the FF models out there. I like the 13" and if I
were shorter would have gotten the 15", but the knees get in the way almost
now, hehe.

by **Steve Smit** » Wed, 27 Feb 2002 08:52:10

Internet,

The stock TSW wheel fits right in there, style-wise, with NASCAR's pig-iron
technology, dunnit? Looks like sumpin Lee Petty woulda had on his Dodge
Dart.

--Steve

> > As far as I know, Dale Earnhardt Jr. still uses his TSW2 wheel. If it's
up
> > to***for him, then it should be good enough for everyone else. ;-)

> > -Will

> We all know how much those NASCAR drivers like cutting edge technology.
If
> there were wheel designs from 1967, I'm sure they'd still be using those
> too.

by **Internet Use** » Wed, 27 Feb 2002 11:06:17

My wheel, not a TSW, looks exactly the same. Why mess with something that
works! :-)

by **Uwe Schuerka** » Fri, 01 Mar 2002 01:22:35

> I had a TSW 2 stock; recently sold it and bought a TSW stock with
> ball-bearing shaft. It very smooth and I would never think of getting
> any other wheels (not even gimicky FF wheels). I also order a Winston
> Cup (14 3/4") style wheel from Grant Racing Steering wheels which I
> intend to install on my TSW.

Me too. I bought a TSWmod last year with a ball bearing shaft
installed, great stuff. The wheel centering springs provide a
very good feel, and the exactness of its steering is unparalleled.

too bad it doesn't work in split axis mode with F1 2001 and / or RT,
but that's homework for the programmers, not Thomas Enterprises.

cheers,

uwe

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