rec.autos.simulators

> the act-labs performance pedals are excellent for the money, about $60


> > Hi everybody,

> > I own the black Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback wheel.  I am pleased
> > with the wheel and hope to use it for sometime to come.  I am not
pleased
> > with the pedals though.  I have found pedals, such as the BRD Speed 7
and
> > ECCI 6000, but they are too expensive.  Can anyone recommend a really
good
> > set of pedals that doesn't cost $400.  I am looking for some in the $100
> > range, seems ridiculous to spend more than that for a weekend hobby.

> > Thanks,

> > Shock

> Hi everybody,

> I own the black Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback wheel.  I am
> pleased with the wheel and hope to use it for sometime to come.  I am
> not pleased with the pedals though.  I have found pedals, such as the
> BRD Speed 7 and ECCI 6000, but they are too expensive.  Can anyone
> recommend a really good set of pedals that doesn't cost $400.  I am
> looking for some in the $100 range, seems ridiculous to spend more
> than that for a weekend hobby.

> could I get a url for that site?  Searching did not find me the
> correct site...thanks

> > could I get a url for that site?  Searching did not find me the
> > correct site...thanks

> There's rebuild info on the MOMO Force pedals but not much on the MOMO
> Racing pedals.

> http://tinyurl.com/2gnno

> Here's some info on repair:
> http://web.axelero.hu/mozso/momo_e1.html

> Locker

> > Kevin (aka tlgtr)
> > ****
> > "A GOOD friend will come bail you out of jail...  but, a TRUE friend
> > will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn we screwed up!!!!."

> > could I get a url for that site?  Searching did not find me the
> > correct site...thanks

> There's rebuild info on the MOMO Force pedals but not much on the MOMO
> Racing pedals.

> http://tinyurl.com/2gnno

> Here's some info on repair:
> http://web.axelero.hu/mozso/momo_e1.html

> Locker

> > Kevin (aka tlgtr)
> > ****
> > "A GOOD friend will come bail you out of jail...  but, a TRUE friend
> > will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn we screwed up!!!!."

> Possibly these http://www.chproducts.com/retail/usb_pro_pedals.html

> > Hi everybody,

> > I own the black Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback wheel.  I am pleased
> > with the wheel and hope to use it for sometime to come.  I am not
pleased
> > with the pedals though.  I have found pedals, such as the BRD Speed 7
and
> > ECCI 6000, but they are too expensive.  Can anyone recommend a really
good
> > set of pedals that doesn't cost $400.  I am looking for some in the $100
> > range, seems ridiculous to spend more than that for a weekend hobby.

> > Thanks,

> > Shock

> The prob w. the CH Pro pedals (which are designed like aircraft pedals) is
> that they are hinged at the center, under yer arch, which means that you
can
> only depress the pedal by pointing your toe, like a ballerina, which I
don't
> find all that accurate for braking.

> I find the TSW pedals are ideal for use w. my (black) MOMO wheel, and even
> tho at $125 they're a trifle over yer budget, I believe you'll find them
> well worth it:

> http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> They plug right into a USB port (or TSW will wire them directly into your
> MOMO wheel for a nominal sum).  The only mechanical work I had to do was
> attaching the MOMO pedals plates to the TSW pedal stalks, where they look
> extrabodacious.

> > Possibly these http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> > > Hi everybody,

> > > I own the black Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback wheel.  I am
pleased
> > > with the wheel and hope to use it for sometime to come.  I am not
> pleased
> > > with the pedals though.  I have found pedals, such as the BRD Speed 7
> and
> > > ECCI 6000, but they are too expensive.  Can anyone recommend a really
> good
> > > set of pedals that doesn't cost $400.  I am looking for some in the
$100
> > > range, seems ridiculous to spend more than that for a weekend hobby.

> > > Thanks,

> > > Shock

> Another option, just use the non-pro CH pedals which are closer-spaced
than
> the pro's.  I've been using the same set for five years without problem
> one - still have the original pots in 'em.  They're some of the most
> accurate, reliable pedals around.  Opinions vary of course, but I think
> they're also the most comfortable, with heel cups and the pivot in line
with
> your ankle (not the center; about 2/3 back toward the heel). The design is
> intended for hours of continuous use flying an airplane, so they have to
be
> comfortable.  With regular pedals, your whole leg moves when you press the
> pedals down as you pivot from where your heel rests.  Put your leg out
with
> your heel on the floor and press down; you'll see what I mean as your
entire
> leg straightens out.  With the CH's, the movement is the same as if you
hold
> your leg out in the air and pivot your ankle.  The rest of your leg
doesn't
> move at all.  If I was an F1 hotshot that's how I'd make them build the
> pedals in my car.  Probably have 'em rig up something more spiffy than the
> Penn Pro racquetball I use for stiffening the brake, but hey, it works.

> SB

> PS - the simple square base makes it easy to make a base for them too.
Mine
> are on a pair of tapered 2x8 risers, up off the floor and tilted back some
> to give a more car-like position.  The risers ***against the wall and
> don't move at all, even if I push hard enough to tilt my chair over
> backwards.  Don't ask... ;-)

> > The prob w. the CH Pro pedals (which are designed like aircraft pedals)
is
> > that they are hinged at the center, under yer arch, which means that you
> can
> > only depress the pedal by pointing your toe, like a ballerina, which I
> don't
> > find all that accurate for braking.

> > I find the TSW pedals are ideal for use w. my (black) MOMO wheel, and
even
> > tho at $125 they're a trifle over yer budget, I believe you'll find them
> > well worth it:

> > http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> > They plug right into a USB port (or TSW will wire them directly into
your
> > MOMO wheel for a nominal sum).  The only mechanical work I had to do was
> > attaching the MOMO pedals plates to the TSW pedal stalks, where they
look
> > extrabodacious.

> > > Possibly these http://www.racesimcentral.net/

> > > > Hi everybody,

> > > > I own the black Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback wheel.  I am
> pleased
> > > > with the wheel and hope to use it for sometime to come.  I am not
> > pleased
> > > > with the pedals though.  I have found pedals, such as the BRD Speed
7
> > and
> > > > ECCI 6000, but they are too expensive.  Can anyone recommend a
really
> > good
> > > > set of pedals that doesn't cost $400.  I am looking for some in the
> $100
> > > > range, seems ridiculous to spend more than that for a weekend hobby.

> > > > Thanks,

> > > > Shock

> >Agree - CH stuff is incredibly well-made and lasts for years.  They are
> >aviation oriented, but if you can work out the ergonomics (you may fly
> >planes for hours, but unless you're the Red Baron or Waldo Pepper, most
of
> >yer flying is done w/o much rudder action), they are a pleasure to work
> >with.

> Yep.  I have a set of Pro Pedals from when they were first
> released.  Still work great today.  But these don't have a single
> axis car mode, which is a problem with some titles.

> Waldo Pepper, wow, now there's an oldie but goodie!

> Dave in Rachacha.