rec.autos.simulators

Squash Ball/Pedals Trick

Mike Horto

Squash Ball/Pedals Trick

by Mike Horto » Mon, 10 Jan 2000 04:00:00

Hey All,

I've seen it mentioned before about using a squashball to increase the
resistance on the brake pedal. What I can't remember is how many dots
and what color dots should you buy. I picked up a single blue dot ball
today and even though I haven't tried it while driving yet it doesn't
seem to make much of a difference when I push down on my CHPedals
brake.

Thanks
Mike Horton
http://www.racesimcentral.net/
GPL F2/F3 Hotlaps and Other Downloadables

john moor

Squash Ball/Pedals Trick

by john moor » Tue, 11 Jan 2000 04:00:00

gee Mike I will claim to be the one who popularized that trick, it's
gotten very popular in the two years since I posted it here. Everybodys
different, try several until you find the one you like.
seeya on VROC
Gman

> Hey All,

> I've seen it mentioned before about using a squashball to increase the
> resistance on the brake pedal. What I can't remember is how many dots
> and what color dots should you buy. I picked up a single blue dot ball
> today and even though I haven't tried it while driving yet it doesn't
> seem to make much of a difference when I push down on my CHPedals
> brake.

> Thanks
> Mike Horton
> http://www.bus.nait.ab.ca/staff/mikeh/gpl
> GPL F2/F3 Hotlaps and Other Downloadables

BendsMaste

Squash Ball/Pedals Trick

by BendsMaste » Tue, 11 Jan 2000 04:00:00


>gee Mike I will claim to be the one who popularized that trick, it's
>gotten very popular in the two years since I posted it here. Everybodys
>different, try several until you find the one you like.
>seeya on VROC
>Gman


>> Hey All,

>> I've seen it mentioned before about using a squashball to increase the
>> resistance on the brake pedal. What I can't remember is how many dots
>> and what color dots should you buy. I picked up a single blue dot ball
>> today and even though I haven't tried it while driving yet it doesn't
>> seem to make much of a difference when I push down on my CHPedals
>> brake.

>> Thanks
>> Mike Horton
>> http://www.bus.nait.ab.ca/staff/mikeh/gpl
>> GPL F2/F3 Hotlaps and Other Downloadables

Well amongst all the different solutions people have come up with,
none of them really worked for me, the squash ball being one of the
first, although a good idea.
My solution to this problem was to remove the springs that came with
the Logi pedals and attach both of them underneath the brake pedal. At
first they kept moving forward and coming off as I pressed the pedal
to the bottom. After I found a way to fix the springs onto the pedal
(I used a couple of clips and 2 small screws inserted into the pedals)
then it works a treat! And the springs get harder as you press further
and it has made it much easier to know when the wheels are just about
to lock. After a couple of weeks I found the springs too soft and I
went after some better ones, I actually found  a single one that does
the trick (from a baby's toy) and next move is to actually put a small
one on the accelerator. The only difficulty in this is to find a way
to fix the spring/spings properly underneath the pedal, once that is
done I don't think there is a better solution around in my view. Ok
the CH Pedals have now a few holes drilled in but I dont really care
what it looks like as long as it works efficiently and how I want it
to.

Mauricio.

Matt & Ton

Squash Ball/Pedals Trick

by Matt & Ton » Tue, 11 Jan 2000 04:00:00

Try a Nerf or a cheapo fake nerf ball... Chop it up to the size you
want... Then ya GOT somethin'!
Works great for me, even with Logi pedals

Warlock!


> Hey All,

> I've seen it mentioned before about using a squashball to increase the
> resistance on the brake pedal. What I can't remember is how many dots
> and what color dots should you buy. I picked up a single blue dot ball
> today and even though I haven't tried it while driving yet it doesn't
> seem to make much of a difference when I push down on my CHPedals
> brake.

> Thanks
> Mike Horton
> http://www.bus.nait.ab.ca/staff/mikeh/gpl
> GPL F2/F3 Hotlaps and Other Downloadables

Peter Nilss

Squash Ball/Pedals Trick

by Peter Nilss » Wed, 12 Jan 2000 04:00:00



This was posted march last year by Jack Rambo.  :-)

>I figured that "pre-tested setup" was just that. Intentionally designed to
>move me from "slow" to "pathetic".

>So when are you coming clean with the rest of those secret weapons, Rocket
>Man?

>A few questions I have:

>1. What color stripes are best for a high speed course like Spa where top
>speed is critical? I noticed in the GPL_AI.INI file, the key setting

>ball_stripe_color = green

>So is green the color you'd recommend in order to compete with the AI?

>2. How many games should you play with the ball before placing it under the
>brake pedal, for optimum results?

>3. Do you recommend that a full 1/32" be removed from the diameter of the
>ball
>for best feel or is the more common 1/64" t*** acceptable?

>4. And what about those nerf bars?

>Jack Rambo


/petern

/


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