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SRC wheel

discussed in 44 posts, 1999-2001 · overall tone very positive

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High-end wheels compared: ECCI, TSW and SRC 1999-07-05 · 41 posts
A user sought a precise, quality non-FF wheel to replace a Thrustmaster NASCAR Pro. Owners debated the $1000 ECCI, the TSW and TSW2, and the SRC wheel, with Adam and Dave Trager calling the TSW crude and others, including John Bodin, defending it as durable and smooth for the money. Neil Raine argued quality means fitness for purpose rather than polish.
Which sim racing steering wheel is best? 1999-08-07 · 26 posts
A request for the best and most reliable wheel drew plugs for TSW, ECCI and SRC, including posts from Thomas Enterprises and ECCI's Andy Cers. Debate followed over expensive non-force-feedback wheels versus coming force feedback, with one poster calling her returned TSW2 'home made crap' while others praised its durability. Owners noted the pots can fail early but are replaceable.
Which sims support a clutch pedal 2000-10-09 · 21 posts
A user who built a clutch pedal for his TSW wheel asked which sims used one. Replies listed GPL, NASCAR Heat, Viper Racing and GP3, with debate over whether a pedal clutch was realistic for modern F1. Users disagreed on whether GPL's clutch was analog, with one explaining it simulates an abrupt racing clutch.
High-grade potentiometers and TSW versus ECCI wheels 1999-04-13 · 34 posts
A TSW owner praised the Spectrol potentiometers sold by Thomas Enterprises and asked for anything better. An ECCI representative described the company's own pots and pedal design, prompting debate over whether the post was an advert and comparisons of the TSW and ECCI wheels, including ECCI's large pedals. Others pointed out that similar pots are available cheaply from electronics suppliers, and some balked at $1,500 wheel prices.
Thomas Super Wheel quality and service dispute 1999-07-28 · 55 posts
A buyer asked whether the Thomas Super Wheel was worth it; most owners praised its robustness, while some recommended ECCI or SRC wheels. Bob Curtin described a months-long repair ordeal, which led to a heated public exchange with Thomas Enterprises' Dave Thomas Jr and Trev, who said their records showed otherwise, and with Randy Magruder. Many other owners reported good service, and ECCI said it had considered force feedback.
Poll of the best wheel and pedals for GPL 1999-11-15 · 43 posts
Jazzbo ran an informal vote for the best wheel and pedals under $500 for Grand Prix Legends. The Logitech Wingman Force Feedback led, usually with replacement pedals, followed by TSW, Advantage 1, ECCI CDS4000, Act Labs Force RS and the Microsoft Sidewinder FF. Rob Gerwald of Advantage 1 described plans to expand production and possibly reach the US.
Thomas Super Wheel and the force feedback argument 2000-02-05 · 38 posts
A request for wheel recommendations became a heated debate after Trevor Thomas of Thomas Super Wheels dismissed force feedback as a gimmick for serious racers. Many GPL drivers insisted FF helped them, accused him of protecting his business, and argued about whether a small maker could legally build a wheel from Logitech parts; PDPI's Shumi noted Immersion's patents.