rec.autos.simulators

by **Hans de Hee** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:59:17

Since my Logitech Momo has gone bad (gas pedal floored only results in 80%
throttle or so.. have to see if cleaning will help) I might be looking for
an upgrade soon.
The G25 sounds really good, but I would like to know if it's easy to remove
the thing from my desktop when not in use. Is it like my Logitech Momo, the
***on the bottom and the two clamps from the top? Since I do not have a
dedicated simracing box, this is important to me. I really don't wanna type
emails with the wheel attached in front of me... and I'm pretty sure my wife
is even more opposed to doing so... ;)

Thanks for any help, Hans

by **Steven Foste** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:43:28

Have a look at this video review:

http://www.racesimcentral.net/

Some good shots of the clamp in there.

> Since my Logitech Momo has gone bad (gas pedal floored only results in 80%
> throttle or so.. have to see if cleaning will help) I might be looking for
> an upgrade soon.
> The G25 sounds really good, but I would like to know if it's easy to remove
> the thing from my desktop when not in use. Is it like my Logitech Momo, the
>***on the bottom and the two clamps from the top? Since I do not have a
> dedicated simracing box, this is important to me. I really don't wanna type
> emails with the wheel attached in front of me... and I'm pretty sure my wife
> is even more opposed to doing so... ;)

> Thanks for any help, Hans

by **Hans de Hee** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:47:36

> Have a look at this video review:

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB_kWmbmX6I

> Some good shots of the clamp in there.

Thanks. Looks like it is indeed quite easy to uninstall. Although there is
of course the extra unit with the gearshifter, and the cable hub might be
somewhat more of a hassle than the cabling of my current Momo.

Cheers, Hans

by **Rod** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:26:40

On Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:59:17 +0100, "Hans de Heer"

>Since my Logitech Momo has gone bad (gas pedal floored only results in 80%
>throttle or so.. have to see if cleaning will help) I might be looking for
>an upgrade soon.
>The G25 sounds really good, but I would like to know if it's easy to remove
>the thing from my desktop when not in use. Is it like my Logitech Momo, the
>screw on the bottom and the two clamps from the top? Since I do not have a
>dedicated simracing box, this is important to me. I really don't wanna type
>emails with the wheel attached in front of me... and I'm pretty sure my wife
>is even more opposed to doing so... ;)

Very easy and painless. 2 thumbscrews at the top of each device and
the clamping mechanism is surprisingly good.

Cheers,
Rod.

by **Jeff Rei** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:06:53

I have a momo racing wheel and pedals, but because of the setup time, I
almost always use twin joysticks, the left one for throttle/brake, and the
right for steering (like the old rc transmitter for cars, although I only
use rc for aircraft). The sticks just sit on a clipboard, which I wedge
into a partially opened center drawer. I set them to the left when not in use.

http://www.racesimcentral.net/

by **Andre Warring** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:25:40

On Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:59:17 +0100, "Hans de Heer"

>Since my Logitech Momo has gone bad (gas pedal floored only results in 80%
>throttle or so.. have to see if cleaning will help) I might be looking for
>an upgrade soon.
>The G25 sounds really good, but I would like to know if it's easy to remove
>the thing from my desktop when not in use. Is it like my Logitech Momo, the
>screw on the bottom and the two clamps from the top? Since I do not have a
>dedicated simracing box, this is important to me. I really don't wanna type
>emails with the wheel attached in front of me... and I'm pretty sure my wife
>is even more opposed to doing so... ;)

It's not, and for me it's the biggest flaw of the G25. There are 4
cables coming out of the G25. If you want to remove the unit, you have
to pick up the pedals, the steer and the shifter unit all at once.
This isn't really an option if you want to handle the units a bit
carefully.

So you have to remove the cables from the wheel so that you can remove
the units one by one. Thing is, the cables are connected to the bottom
and inside of the wheel. There is very little space there to connect
the cables, and if you remove and reconnect the cables each time, you
will surely damage the cables in no-time.

Luckily I have a long desk, so I simply loosen the clamps of the wheel
and shifter, and I shift the whole unit to the left. But thanks to the
4 cables and the cable to the pedals which is WAY too short, I have to
do that carefully too.

It would have been a lot better if you could plug in the cables on the
outside of the wheel, just like with the Momo.
For the rest the wheel is totally fantastic though :)

Cheers
Andre

by **Hans de Hee** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:03:05

> It's not, and for me it's the biggest flaw of the G25. There are 4
> cables coming out of the G25. If you want to remove the unit, you have
> to pick up the pedals, the steer and the shifter unit all at once.
> This isn't really an option if you want to handle the units a bit
> carefully.

Hmm, okay.. I was kinda worried about that too.

My desk is long enough to do that too. So is it possible to shift wheel and
gearshifter units 50cm to (in my case) the right without removing the
cabling?

Cheers, Hans

by **Hans de Hee** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:03:39

> Very easy and painless. 2 thumbscrews at the top of each device and
> the clamping mechanism is surprisingly good.

Okay, so the problem might be the cabling, see Andre's reply. Thanks for
your input!

Cheers, Hans

by **Jeff Rei** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:06:22

If I left a wheel clamped onto my desk and my wife wanted to use the
computer, I'm sure she'd find the G25 easily removable, but I'd never be
able to use it again.

by **Hans de Hee** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:06:22

>> Is it like my Logitech Momo, the***on the bottom and the two
>> clamps from the top?

> I have a momo racing wheel and pedals, but because of the setup time,
> I almost always use twin joysticks

I have a Momo Racing and I don't find the setup time a problem. The cables
are easily plugged into and out of the back of the wheel unit. Loosen the
two clamps and center***in the bottom of the unit and I can put the
wheel aside.

Cheers, Hans

by **Hans de Hee** » Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:08:18

>> The G25 sounds really good, but I would like to know if it's easy to
>> remove the thing from my desktop when not in use.

> If I left a wheel clamped onto my desk and my wife wanted to use the
> computer, I'm sure she'd find the G25 easily removable, but I'd never
> be able to use it again.

That's exactly why I want to remove the wheel myself after use.. ;)

Cheers, Hans

by **Ronald Stoeh** » Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:27:17

> On Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:59:17 +0100, "Hans de Heer"

>>Since my Logitech Momo has gone bad (gas pedal floored only results in 80%
>>throttle or so.. have to see if cleaning will help) I might be looking for
>>an upgrade soon.
>>The G25 sounds really good, but I would like to know if it's easy to remove
>>the thing from my desktop when not in use. Is it like my Logitech Momo, the
>>screw on the bottom and the two clamps from the top? Since I do not have a
>>dedicated simracing box, this is important to me. I really don't wanna type
>>emails with the wheel attached in front of me... and I'm pretty sure my wife
>>is even more opposed to doing so... ;)

> It's not, and for me it's the biggest flaw of the G25. There are 4
> cables coming out of the G25. If you want to remove the unit, you have
> to pick up the pedals, the steer and the shifter unit all at once.
> This isn't really an option if you want to handle the units a bit
> carefully.

I don't understand... First I remove the shifter unit and put it on the
floor next to the desk, then I remove the wheel and put it next to the
shifter unit (the cables are long enough for that, no need to remove them).
The pedal unit stays where it was. If you're putting the whole unit away,
you're either too worried about a clean looking computer room, or you're not
racing often enough... ;)

l8er
ronny

Damn, I really have to get off my ass to build that***pit sometime. It would
put an end to "unclamping" the unit for good...

by **Hans de Hee** » Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:30:51

> I don't understand... First I remove the shifter unit and put it on
> the floor next to the desk, then I remove the wheel and put it next to the
> shifter unit (the cables are long enough for that, no need to remove
> them). The pedal unit stays where it was.

That sounds like a good solution too. Thanks.
First of all I'm gonna try to fix my Momo Racing, the problem seems to be
quite generic:

http://web.axelero.hu/mozso/momo_e5.html

Cheers, Hans

by **Rod** » Tue, 16 Jan 2007 05:33:14

On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:03:39 +0100, "Hans de Heer"

>> Very easy and painless. 2 thumbscrews at the top of each device and
>> the clamping mechanism is surprisingly good.

>Okay, so the problem might be the cabling, see Andre's reply. Thanks for
>your input!

Cabling isn't so much of an issue for me so that's probably why
it completely slipped my mind. It's just an extra few cables in my
already cable nightmare that are my PC's. :P

Cheers,
Rod.

by **Andre Warring** » Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:15:50

On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:03:05 +0100, "Hans de Heer"

>My desk is long enough to do that too. So is it possible to shift wheel and
>gearshifter units 50cm to (in my case) the right without removing the
>cabling?

>Cheers, Hans

That's no problem, I simply unplug the usb cable and shift the units
allmost a meter to the left. Power cable is long enough to keep it
plugged in.

By the way, I'm sure you read some negative reviews about the shifter
unit being a bit loose and short. I really had to get used to it too,
but after a couple of weeks playing it becomes second nature.
The only thing I still don't like about the wheel is the loud noise of
the shifter unit when you shift gears.

Cheers
Andre

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