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Best wheel & pedals

Larr

Best wheel & pedals

by Larr » Sat, 15 Oct 2005 00:25:58

November is what they told me by Email.

Unfortunately I've heard figures of 2 Grand floating around cost wise :(

-Larry


Larr

Best wheel & pedals

by Larr » Sat, 15 Oct 2005 00:27:18

I must be one of the 10 that can't because no matter how hard I try, I can
NOT drive with a Logitech wheel.

-Larry


Larr

Best wheel & pedals

by Larr » Sat, 15 Oct 2005 00:35:06

Well, if there was ever any hope of a software update (there isn't) I'd go
for it.  But...

-Larry


> Larry,

> I could sell you my Black wheel, MS FF wheel, it is my spare, Im keeping
> my red wheel version, any bids?  hell it is like new, I probably could
> empty the box it came with (storing game boxes in it I *think*) I too will
> want a BRD if the FF setup is worth a shit, as you might seen in this
> thread, dont you see what I was saying: that most people who "tried FF and
> dont like it, had Other than Microsoft wheels", at least 90% of them.

> Larry enlightened us with:
>> The email I received from BRD states their FF wheel will be available
>> in November.

>> It will most likely be extremely expensive though.

>> You are right.  I've been lost since my MSFFW died.  I've got a black
>> momo now and I just cannot get the hang of this thing.  I look like a
>> total amatuer out there on the track.

>> -Larry



>>> Tired of changing these low quality poor feedback wheelsets. I`m
>>> going for a best one available, so anyone, please tell me what to
>>> buy and why? Already had Momo Racing Wheel, Thrustmaster Force
>>> Racing Wheel and before those many other older ones. Suggestions
>>> please, is BRD as good as somebody commented?

pjgt..

Best wheel & pedals

by pjgt.. » Sat, 15 Oct 2005 03:35:06

I agree 100% with you Geeza.

My (two) BRD wheel and pedal systems cost me a fair bit, (about 150
each then) but they are as good now as the day I bought them (about five
years ago).

All I've had to pay for is replacement springs (5) maybe once a year,
oh, and a new circuit board (8) for the wheel buttons.

Likewise, yeah, my BRD Race Frame Pro***pit cost a fair bit, but it
too is as good now as the day I bought it.

And as Don says, I could easily sell my BRD stuff as its all still in
pristine condition and recoup most of what I originally paid for them.

So who spends more money?

The guy who pays say 200 on quality "expensive" gear that will
easily last him six, seven, eight, maybe even ten years, or the guy who
buys his "cheaper" gear, say around 100 but it only lasts one
year, or maybe two years before he has to buy another "cheaper" system?

I know which I prefer....     8-)

*Peter* -  http://www.racesimcentral.net/

pjgt..

Best wheel & pedals

by pjgt.. » Sat, 15 Oct 2005 03:35:07



> Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2005 15:23:08 GMT

> If I understood correctly you mean how does it feel to have a non-ff
> wheel like Ecci etc? I would also like know this. I know that some
> manufacturers use benji-cord and other "flexible" materials to have
> the authentic "linear" feeling (but naturally wont bump into fingers
> though..), but as I do not have experience, really like to hear
> more...

My BRD steering wheels have a great "feel" to them, the wheels have a
strong self centering mechnism, here is how the BRD website describes
the steering return mechanism...

"The internals of the steering column are again a unique feature of this
system. The return to centre mechanism is based on our tried and tested
compression spring based dual ballraced cam system. This has proved to
be just about indestructible and will not wear out. It allows you to
experience a very progressive and linear feel through out the 270 of
steering rotation. It also means that the steering will always return
positively to centre. The precise action of the steering mechanism will
mean that you can be confident in your driving."

It works well, friends who have driven my set-up are always impressed at
how realistic it "feels".

8-)

*Peter* -  http://homepage.ntlworld.com/petergagg/


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