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Speed 7 Pedals

discussed in 25 posts, 2002-2006 · overall tone positive

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First impressions of the EA NASCAR SimRacing demo 2005-01-21 · 45 posts
EA released the NASCAR SimRacing demo, and the group posted first impressions. Common complaints were jagged graphics, missing cockpit options, weak sound and a 'driving a boat' feel. Some praised the controller setup, spin recovery and the interface. Users also had trouble with resolution and 32-bit display modes.
Choosing a Logitech MOMO force feedback wheel 2003-01-30 · 22 posts
A Microsoft Precision Racing Wheel owner asked which force feedback wheel to buy, and owners of the Logitech MOMO Racing and MOMO Force praised both. Tips included putting a squash ball under the brake pedal. Much of the thread was about whether a CompUSA MOMO deal was a rebate, which turned out to be an in-store coupon price.
Lack of durable mid-priced racing wheels 2006-04-22 · 42 posts
After a defective Logitech Momo, a user asked what happened to good racing wheels. Many lamented the gap between short-lived plastic Logitech wheels and expensive boutique BRD, TSW and ECCI units, while others praised the Driving Force Pro, the Thrustmaster GT Pro and long-lasting Microsoft force feedback wheels. Patents held by Immersion and the long-delayed BRD force feedback wheel were also discussed.
Why GPL does not appeal to some sim racers 2003-01-25 · 46 posts
A long-time fan asked what made GPL so special, and Tim O admitted he had never seen GPL as realistic as people claimed and preferred Viper Racing, Papyrus NASCAR titles and GTR2002. Others defended GPL's handling as consistent and close to period cars, discussed the excellent manuals, and agreed that tastes differ. Gene Penman, a real kart and club racer, also said GPL never felt right to him, which led to a sharp exchange with Gerry Aitken.
Simbin's Ian Bell finds GP4 painful 2002-06-21 · 50 posts
Ian Bell of Simbin described poor frame rates and a frustrating wheel calibration in GP4 on a capable PC, and Phil Lee and others reported similar experiences. Johnny Moda argued GP4 needed a GeForce4 and defended Crammond's improvements, while others said its dated engine did not justify the hardware demands.
Should RASCAR run converted road courses next? 2002-05-06 · 22 posts
Dixiemandan suggested road courses for the next RASCAR races, and others proposed the newly converted Silverstone, Osterreichring, Cleveland and St. Jovite. Joachim Trensz explained how to use the converter. EldredP decided against road courses for the near future since people were still learning the standard tracks, and the thread ended in banter about the roster and car pictures.