I was racing at vroc when I noticed the resistance on the brake pedal of my
upgraded performance pedals was decreasing and I wasn't able to lock my
wheels anymore.
When I pressed the brake with my hand it just snapped.
Why do they use plastic shafts for a pedal who has to substain such
pressures?
I've had it for about a month and it's already broken.
I wonder if there are more people who had that? I wouldn't be surprised
really.
I'm pretty sure Actlabs will solve my problem but I hope I won't be back
with another broken one within the month!
Please Actlabs, I hope you guys figure out a fix for it.
Luckily there's a spare pedal on them, so I can continue racing. ;)
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> > I'm pretty sure Actlabs will solve my problem but I hope I won't be back > with another broken one within the month! > Please Actlabs, I hope you guys figure out a fix for it. > > Luckily there's a spare pedal on them, so I can continue racing. ;) >
"rrevved" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:31:11 -0000, "redTed" <[email hidden]>wrote:
>
> >Hi Tim. What's your general verdict on the Act-Labs stuff ? I'mconsidering
> >ordering the Force RS
>
> It's excellent.
Don't beat around the bush, rrevved, what's it like ? ;-)
"redTed" <[email hidden]> skrev i en meddelelse
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>
> "rrevved" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> news:[email hidden]...
> > On Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:31:11 -0000, "redTed"<[email hidden]>
It's excellent.
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> wrote: > > > > >Hi Tim. What's your general verdict on the Act-Labs stuff ? I'm > considering > > >ordering the Force RS > > > > It's excellent. > > Don't beat around the bush, rrevved, what's it like ? ;-) >Ditto!
"Jens H. Kruuse" said:
> It's excellent.
I don't know for sure whether this is applicable to anyone under this
string......that's not my point anyway.
Recently I was contacted by someone (well known in the VROC sim community)
who had been given a set of the new Act Lab pedals. He didn't care for
them.....he did like their wheel and wanted to keep it, but was searching
for alternative pedal set (and was asking me some questions about the BRD
pedals). This doesn't mean the Act Labs pedals aren't good....its just one
person's like or dislike of them. But, as I read this post and the
following strings, with this recent "email" in mind....it occurred to me
that many of the sim community members have been given "sim equipment" - its
not just Act Labs who does this - in order to promote the product(s).
That's a perfectly legitimate thing for a company to do (IMHO). What I
would like to see is every sim community member who "talks up or recommends"
a product they've been given for free by the company to do just that.....at
least say so as a form of "disclaimer" at the end of their
post/recommendation. That doesn't "discredit" the recommendation.....it
just puts the proper light on it.....IMHO.
I suppose this will need to be something of a "voluntary" thing with the sim
community members who've been given equipment. I'd like to see the other
sim equipment manufacturers do something like we will be doing with anyone
we sponsor equipment to. That is, included in our written sponsor agreement
will be a statement that "requires" the user/sponsoree to disclose that fact
in any recommendation they make in a sim community newsgroup or
public/private forum about our products.
I don't know if Ed or rrevved have been sponsored a set of Act Lab pedals or
not.....nor am I saying they'd recommend them only on that basis. I doubt
they would and I'm not questioning their integrity on the matter. What I am
saying is, let's say we've been given something for free....when we
recommend it publicly. I think that on the contrary, it lends credibility
to your statement about the product, not discredits it.
Just my "thoughts" on the topic as I first read this post/string.
Regards,
Tom
"Tim Vanhee" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:RcCW7.17052$[email hidden]...
> I was racing at vroc when I noticed the resistance on the brake pedal ofmy
Quoted text (16 lines)
> upgraded performance pedals was decreasing and I wasn't able to lock my > wheels anymore. > When I pressed the brake with my hand it just snapped. > Why do they use plastic shafts for a pedal who has to substain such > pressures? > I've had it for about a month and it's already broken. > I wonder if there are more people who had that? I wouldn't be surprised > really. > > I'm pretty sure Actlabs will solve my problem but I hope I won't be back > with another broken one within the month! > Please Actlabs, I hope you guys figure out a fix for it. > > Luckily there's a spare pedal on them, so I can continue racing. ;) > >I can't vouch for the extended use of the new ACT LAB pedals but I have used
them and I thought they were great. Very well constructed and I would rate
them above the TSW pedals for use.
--
Mike Grandy
www.precision-racing.com
"Tom Pabst" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:23VW7.17229$uM.175832@rwcrnsc54...
> I don't know for sure whether this is applicable to anyone under this
> string......that's not my point anyway.
>
> Recently I was contacted by someone (well known in the VROC sim community)
> who had been given a set of the new Act Lab pedals. He didn't care for
> them.....he did like their wheel and wanted to keep it, but was searching
> for alternative pedal set (and was asking me some questions about the BRD
> pedals). This doesn't mean the Act Labs pedals aren't good....its just
one
> person's like or dislike of them. But, as I read this post and the
> following strings, with this recent "email" in mind....it occurred to me
> that many of the sim community members have been given "sim equipment" -
its
> not just Act Labs who does this - in order to promote the product(s).
> That's a perfectly legitimate thing for a company to do (IMHO). What I
> would like to see is every sim community member who "talks up or
recommends"
> a product they've been given for free by the company to do just
that.....at
> least say so as a form of "disclaimer" at the end of their
> post/recommendation. That doesn't "discredit" the recommendation.....it
> just puts the proper light on it.....IMHO.
>
> I suppose this will need to be something of a "voluntary" thing with the
sim
> community members who've been given equipment. I'd like to see the other
> sim equipment manufacturers do something like we will be doing with anyone
> we sponsor equipment to. That is, included in our written sponsor
agreement
> will be a statement that "requires" the user/sponsoree to disclose that
fact
> in any recommendation they make in a sim community newsgroup or
> public/private forum about our products.
>
> I don't know if Ed or rrevved have been sponsored a set of Act Lab pedals
or
> not.....nor am I saying they'd recommend them only on that basis. I doubt
> they would and I'm not questioning their integrity on the matter. What I
am
> saying is, let's say we've been given something for free....when we
> recommend it publicly. I think that on the contrary, it lends credibility
> to your statement about the product, not discredits it.
>
> Just my "thoughts" on the topic as I first read this post/string.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tom
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Tim Vanhee" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> news:RcCW7.17052$[email hidden]...
> > I was racing at vroc when I noticed the resistance on the brake pedal of
> my
> > upgraded performance pedals was decreasing and I wasn't able to lock my
> > wheels anymore.
> > When I pressed the brake with my hand it just snapped.
> > Why do they use plastic shafts for a pedal who has to substain such
> > pressures?
> > I've had it for about a month and it's already broken.
> > I wonder if there are more people who had that? I wouldn't be surprised
> > really.
> >
> > I'm pretty sure Actlabs will solve my problem but I hope I won't be back
> > with another broken one within the month!
> > Please Actlabs, I hope you guys figure out a fix for it.
> >
> > Luckily there's a spare pedal on them, so I can continue racing. ;)
> >
> >
>
>
You mean like you and BRD Tom?
;-)
Seriously tho.... Like my press release (posted 5-6 months ago) said,
Act-Labs Ltd. sponsored my ESCORS-car with a GPL USB-shifter... These
pedals on the other hand is something I've bought for very own my hard
earned cash and that I've had sent half the way around the globe (at a cost
greater than the pedals (sadly)). I just received them some weeks ago and I
love them. Compared to the old MSFF pedals they got much better feel and
"bite"
There are however, also things I think could have been improved - just like
there is with everything. *Nothing* is perfect :-) Compared to what other
pedals I've had or seen out there tho - these Act-labs items rocks.
--
ed_
"Life begins @ 7,000 rpm!"
lol...."yes Ed"....like me and BRD.
I think its pretty general knowledge that we have had a relationship with
BRD that goes back several years......but even still, I try to say "we are a
dealer for BRD" when ever I recommend their stuff....or talk about it. I
may have forgotten a few times....but I think those would be in the minority
of circumstances.
I want to make sure you know I didn't mean to single you out on my post
above. In fact, from memory I was pretty sure you had not been "sponsored"
a set of Act Lab pedals. But, it was your post that reminded me of the
"issue"....so that's the only reason I responded to it. I hope that's "ok"
with you?
I have not tried the new Act Lab pedals myself yet (but I have already
purchased their GPL USB shifter....like 8 times).....but the majority of
people I've talked to who are using them....say they "like them." That's
certainly a vote in favor of the pedals. I personally just don't like any
pedals that are designed to be used from a sitting position....like in a
desk chair. But, that's a personal preference.......not applicable to most
sim racers I'd think?
Regards,
Tom
"Ed Solheim" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:2EbX7.12359$[email hidden]...
cost
> greater than the pedals (sadly)). I just received them some weeks ago andI
> love them. Compared to the old MSFF pedals they got much better feel and
> "bite"
>
> There are however, also things I think could have been improved - justlike
Quoted text (7 lines)
> You mean like you and BRD Tom? > ;-) > > Seriously tho.... Like my press release (posted 5-6 months ago) said, > Act-Labs Ltd. sponsored my ESCORS-car with a GPL USB-shifter... These > pedals on the other hand is something I've bought for very own my hard > earned cash and that I've had sent half the way around the globe (at aQuoted text (10 lines)
> there is with everything. *Nothing* is perfect :-) Compared to what other > pedals I've had or seen out there tho - these Act-labs items rocks. > > > -- > ed_ > > "Life begins @ 7,000 rpm!" > >It's a fairly cliquey approach to assume that most readers of your posts
will know who you are. This is a public newsgroup and I would assume many
who inquire about new equipment would be non-regulars. I am surprised you
don't add your BRD allegiance to your sig since you feel so strongly about
the issue.
I find it amusing that you didn't even nominate your BRD connection in your
first post on this topic, although you alluded to it.
Ben
"Tom Pabst" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:swfX7.11146$kK1.84954@rwcrnsc52...
> lol...."yes Ed"....like me and BRD.
>
> I think its pretty general knowledge that we have had a relationship with
> BRD that goes back several years......but even still, I try to say "we area
> dealer for BRD" when ever I recommend their stuff....or talk about it. I
> may have forgotten a few times....but I think those would be in theminority
> of circumstances.
>
> I want to make sure you know I didn't mean to single you out on my post
> above. In fact, from memory I was pretty sure you had not been"sponsored"
> a set of Act Lab pedals. But, it was your post that reminded me of the
> "issue"....so that's the only reason I responded to it. I hope that's"ok"
most
and
> I
> > love them. Compared to the old MSFF pedals they got much better feeland
> > "bite"
> >
> > There are however, also things I think could have been improved - just
> like
> > there is with everything. *Nothing* is perfect :-) Compared to whatother
Quoted text (8 lines)
> with you? > > I have not tried the new Act Lab pedals myself yet (but I have already > purchased their GPL USB shifter....like 8 times).....but the majority of > people I've talked to who are using them....say they "like them." That's > certainly a vote in favor of the pedals. I personally just don't like any > pedals that are designed to be used from a sitting position....like in a > desk chair. But, that's a personal preference.......not applicable toQuoted text (20 lines)
> sim racers I'd think? > > Regards, > > Tom > > > > > "Ed Solheim" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:2EbX7.12359$[email hidden]... > > You mean like you and BRD Tom? > > ;-) > > > > Seriously tho.... Like my press release (posted 5-6 months ago) said, > > Act-Labs Ltd. sponsored my ESCORS-car with a GPL USB-shifter... These > > pedals on the other hand is something I've bought for very own my hard > > earned cash and that I've had sent half the way around the globe (at a > cost > > greater than the pedals (sadly)). I just received them some weeks agoQuoted text (11 lines)
> > pedals I've had or seen out there tho - these Act-labs items rocks. > > > > > > -- > > ed_ > > > > "Life begins @ 7,000 rpm!" > > > > > >In article <9Y%W7.40876$[email hidden]>, "Mike Grandy"
<[email hidden]> writes:
>I can't vouch for the extended use of the new ACT LAB pedals but I have used
>them and I thought they were great. Very well constructed and I would rate
>them above the TSW pedals for use.
Which TSW set are you comparing them to? What benefits did you see with the
ACT-Labs over the TSW?
Eldred
--
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001
Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
GPLRank - under construction...
Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.
I missed the part where you had relevent information about the question that
was asked. Maybe I can help some. Most of you probably don't know me but
I've had the chance to use the ACT LAB clutch system and was thoroughly
impressed with their performance. I can't say how well they would hold up
but I'm sure that if they don't we'll all know pretty quick. If they do
break that may help them fix any flaws there may be. BTW, the BRD pedals
look awesome but they are kind of pricey.
--
Mike Grandy
www.precision-racing.com
"Ben Coleman" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
> It's a fairly cliquey approach to assume that most readers of your posts
> will know who you are. This is a public newsgroup and I would assume many
> who inquire about new equipment would be non-regulars. I am surprised you
> don't add your BRD allegiance to your sig since you feel so strongly about
> the issue.
>
> I find it amusing that you didn't even nominate your BRD connection in
your
> first post on this topic, although you alluded to it.
>
> Ben
>
> "Tom Pabst" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> news:swfX7.11146$kK1.84954@rwcrnsc52...
> > lol...."yes Ed"....like me and BRD.
> >
> > I think its pretty general knowledge that we have had a relationship
with
> > BRD that goes back several years......but even still, I try to say "we
are
> a
> > dealer for BRD" when ever I recommend their stuff....or talk about it.
I
> > may have forgotten a few times....but I think those would be in the
> minority
> > of circumstances.
> >
> > I want to make sure you know I didn't mean to single you out on my post
> > above. In fact, from memory I was pretty sure you had not been
> "sponsored"
> > a set of Act Lab pedals. But, it was your post that reminded me of the
> > "issue"....so that's the only reason I responded to it. I hope that's
> "ok"
> > with you?
> >
> > I have not tried the new Act Lab pedals myself yet (but I have already
> > purchased their GPL USB shifter....like 8 times).....but the majority of
> > people I've talked to who are using them....say they "like them."
That's
> > certainly a vote in favor of the pedals. I personally just don't like
any
> > pedals that are designed to be used from a sitting position....like in a
> > desk chair. But, that's a personal preference.......not applicable to
> most
> > sim racers I'd think?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Tom
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Ed Solheim" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
> > news:2EbX7.12359$[email hidden]...
> > > You mean like you and BRD Tom?
> > > ;-)
> > >
> > > Seriously tho.... Like my press release (posted 5-6 months ago) said,
> > > Act-Labs Ltd. sponsored my ESCORS-car with a GPL USB-shifter...
These
> > > pedals on the other hand is something I've bought for very own my hard
> > > earned cash and that I've had sent half the way around the globe (at a
> > cost
> > > greater than the pedals (sadly)). I just received them some weeks ago
> and
> > I
> > > love them. Compared to the old MSFF pedals they got much better feel
> and
> > > "bite"
> > >
> > > There are however, also things I think could have been improved - just
> > like
> > > there is with everything. *Nothing* is perfect :-) Compared to what
> other
> > > pedals I've had or seen out there tho - these Act-labs items rocks.
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > ed_
> > >
> > > "Life begins @ 7,000 rpm!"
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
