Re: Anyone makeing pedals like these?

Great lookin' pedals! Try these (Japanese). Not suspended from overhead, but look to be same high quality: http://www.frex.com/gp/ --Steve Smith "Chad Pierce" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:8OJU7.24195$[email hidden]... Is there anyone making pedals like these any where? The original manufacturer is no longer making them. C. Pierce

"Chad Pierce" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:8OJU7.24195$[email hidden]... Is there anyone making pedals like these any where? The original manufacturer is no longer making them. Or you could try the Speed 7 pedals produced by BallRacing Developments at http://www.interactiveracing.com Cheers Phil Lee -- Race Sim Central Administrator http://www.racesimcentral.com

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> > "Chad Pierce" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:8OJU7.24195$[email hidden]... > Is there anyone making pedals like these any where? > The original manufacturer is no longer making them. > > > > Or you could try the Speed 7 pedals produced by BallRacing Developments at > http://www.interactiveracing.com > > Cheers > > Phil Lee

Who has �295 to spend on pedals alone? It's great to see that Ball Racing has finally updated their web page. Are these pedals really shipping now or must we wait another year?

"Internet User" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > Who has �295 to spend on pedals alone? Evidently not you otherwise you wouldnt take offense to the price. Who has �295 to spend on a GF3 graphics card (they were a lot more than that at one point) or �295 on a decent P4 CPU, or perhaps a couple of large hard drives, or a good monitor. For a serious sim racer - when taking into cosideration as part of a rig - they're actually no more expensive than many components of a decent PC. >It's great to see that Ball Racing > has finally updated their web page. Are these pedals really shipping nowor > must we wait another year? ??? Yer what? They started shipping Dec 10th as far as I know Doug (getting a set as a Crimble pressie from a rich relative - well - a cheque anyway :D)

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> > "Internet User" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:[email hidden]... > > Who has �295 to spend on pedals alone? > > Evidently not you otherwise you wouldnt take offense to the price. Who has > �295 to spend on a GF3 graphics card (they were a lot more than that at

one > point) or �295 on a decent P4 CPU, or perhaps a couple of large harddrives, > or a good monitor. For a serious sim racer - when taking into cosideration > as part of a rig - they're actually no more expensive than many components > of a decent PC. My point is this... �295 == $425. That's (2) P4 processors, or (1.5) GF3 or (1) GF3 when they were first released. That's 1 gigabyte of RAM or (2) 120 gigabyte harddrives. So the pedals are actually quite a bit more expensive than components in a decent PC. That's a hell of a lot of money and its just for the pedals. I spent $500 on my wheel and pedals. 100% steel with 3 top hinged pedals. Do I have $425 that I could use to buy pedals? Many times over. But's that's not really my point. $425 is quite a bit for just for the pedals.

Yes they're shipping. Just received my upgrade today :-) My opinion so far?....WOW, what a first class high quality product. Pedals are so adjustable I've been able to get just the perfect set up for me. Pedal to pot actuation is gear driven, and the springs are enclosed in a cylinder so that when you apply pressure it is compressing the springs, rather than pulling on them. This pedal unit stands head and shoulders above anything I've tried before, and that includes my son's TSW unit and my ECCI CDS 4000. Here's a list of features from their website. a.. Extruded aluminium structure for maximum strength but still lightweight The rake angle and pedal travel have both macro and micro adjustments so that whatever race car environment you wish to create, you can. b.. The pedal head spacing is adjustable so that you can create the perfect heel and toe set up for you. c.. Authentic brake, throttle and clutch feel and easily modified so it is just right for you. d.. Floor or overhead pedal mountable Fully compatible for overhead mounting with our Race Frame Pro chassis e.. Self calibrating (no more Windows calibration required) f.. Compatible with all BRD Sim steering controls g.. USB compatible interface h.. Future proofed design and software architecture i.. Precision potentiometers j.. Suitable for race driver training k.. Carbon fibre footplate on 2 pedal version l.. Modular parts for easy servicing m.. Tool kit supplied n.. Performance Guarantee - if this system does not help to improve you Sim racing performance just return the product within 90 days for a full refund. "Internet User" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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> "Phil Lee" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:caMU7.8879$[email hidden]... > > > > "Chad Pierce" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:8OJU7.24195$[email hidden]... > > Is there anyone making pedals like these any where? > > The original manufacturer is no longer making them. > > > > > > > > Or you could try the Speed 7 pedals produced by BallRacing Developments

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> > http://www.interactiveracing.com > > > > Cheers > > > > Phil Lee > > Who has �295 to spend on pedals alone? It's great to see that Ball Racing > has finally updated their web page. Are these pedals really shipping now

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>My point is this... �295 == $425. That's (2) P4 processors, or (1.5) GF3 or >(1) GF3 when they were first released. That's 1 gigabyte of RAM or (2) 120 >gigabyte harddrives. So the pedals are actually quite a bit more expensive >than components in a decent PC. That's a hell of a lot of money and its >just for the pedals. I spent $500 on my wheel and pedals. 100% steel with >3 top hinged pedals. Do I have $425 that I could use to buy pedals? Many >times over. But's that's not really my point. $425 is quite a bit for just >for the pedals.

They're a niche product, even more niche than your 500 dollar wheel. The company makes a top quality, high-end product that isn't going to sell to a huge market. They're not doing it for free, so somebody is going to have to absorb their R&D, overhead and manufacturing costs. Any, and I mean ANY hobby you get into has someone doing something like this... There are $10,000 mini bikes, $1800 pellet guns, and $6,000 bicycles. If you're questioning the price, they're not made for you, period. I actually can't justify that expense either, if it matters. Sim racing is a sideline, not a primary hobby, so my money gets spent elsewhere. My limit is a Wingman Momo. Pretty low end here, but if I told a non-simmer what I spent on it, they'd think a $200 plastic steering wheel was absurd. Perspective is a funny thing, eh? Tim

There is no other way to spend $425 that will improve your lap times as much as a good controller. Sad but true. --Steve Smith "Internet User" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:3c23d194$[email hidden]...

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> > "Douglas Ellison" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:a00giv$ih3bj$[email hidden]... > > > > "Internet User" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > > news:[email hidden]... > > > Who has �295 to spend on pedals alone? > > > > Evidently not you otherwise you wouldnt take offense to the price. Who

has > > �295 to spend on a GF3 graphics card (they were a lot more than that at > one > > point) or �295 on a decent P4 CPU, or perhaps a couple of large hard > drives, > > or a good monitor. For a serious sim racer - when taking intocosideration > > as part of a rig - they're actually no more expensive than manycomponents > > of a decent PC. > > My point is this... �295 == $425. That's (2) P4 processors, or (1.5) GF3or > (1) GF3 when they were first released. That's 1 gigabyte of RAM or (2)120 > gigabyte harddrives. So the pedals are actually quite a bit moreexpensive > than components in a decent PC. That's a hell of a lot of money and its > just for the pedals. I spent $500 on my wheel and pedals. 100% steelwith > 3 top hinged pedals. Do I have $425 that I could use to buy pedals?Many > times over. But's that's not really my point. $425 is quite a bit forjust > for the pedals. > >

Hi Chad > Is there anyone making pedals like these any where? > The original manufacturer is no longer making them. Yep, http://www.wave.co.nz/~lakewood/Redline2.htm Very high quality at a sensible price. Gerry

Hi Chad Yep, http://www.wave.co.nz/~lakewood/Redline2.htm Very high quality at a sensible price. Gerry

Stephen Smith wrote: > > Great lookin' pedals! > > Try these (Japanese). Not suspended from overhead, but look to be same high > quality: I don't see the original message anywhere, so not quite sure what the question was :-), but I use these pedals...... http://www.wave.co.nz/~lakewood/Redline2.htm Beers and cheers (uncle) Goy "The Pits" http://www.theuspits.com/ * Spam is for losers who can't get business any other way * "Spamkiller" http://www.spamkiller.com

Boy, Goy - those look like the cat's p.j.'s. Good stuff! "Goy Larsen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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> > > Stephen Smith wrote: > > > > Great lookin' pedals! > > > > Try these (Japanese). Not suspended from overhead, but look to be same

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> > quality: > > I don't see the original message anywhere, so not quite sure what the > question was :-), but I use these pedals...... > > http://www.wave.co.nz/~lakewood/Redline2.htm > > > Beers and cheers > (uncle) Goy > > "The Pits" http://www.theuspits.com/ > > * Spam is for losers who can't get business any other way * > "Spamkiller" http://www.spamkiller.com

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> > If you're questioning the price, they're not made for you, period. > I actually can't justify that expense either, if it matters. > Sim racing is a sideline, not a primary hobby, so my money gets spent > elsewhere. My limit is a Wingman Momo. Pretty low end here, but if I > told a non-simmer what I spent on it, they'd think a $200 plastic > steering wheel was absurd. > > Perspective is a funny thing, eh? >

Haha! Very true! My friends laughed at me when i bought my $100 Thrustmaster T2 some 4 years ago. "A hundred bucks? For a wheel? For your computer? You've lost it." You should have heard what they said when i paid close to 600 for my TSW2. lol. -- - Will DeRivera - GPL Rank 105.63 - http://www.numic.net - http://www.luxt.com

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>Stephen Smith wrote: >> >> Great lookin' pedals! >> >> Try these (Japanese). Not suspended from overhead, but look to be same >high >> quality: > >I don't see the original message anywhere, so not quite sure what the >question was :-), but I use these pedals...... > >http://www.wave.co.nz/~lakewood/Redline2.htm

Oh MY... That looks almost professional(with the cost that goes along with it..<g>) <checks price sheet...> Yep, that's what I thought... 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.

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> > In article <[email hidden]>, Goy Larsen <[email hidden]> writes: > > >I don't see the original message anywhere, so not quite sure what the > >question was :-), but I use these pedals...... > > > >http://www.wave.co.nz/~lakewood/Redline2.htm > > Oh MY... That looks almost professional(with the cost that goes along with > it..<g>) > <checks price sheet...> > Yep, that's what I thought...

Well, it all depends on how much you're using your gear doesn't it, at the time when I made my wheel and bought these pedals to go along with it, I raced sims more hours pr day than I care to think about now :-), and having had close to 2 years of (almost) trouble free racing, it has been worth it to me I've changed one spring in that time, and as usual it went 5 mins before qual started, took me less than 2 mins to change the spring due to the fact that the unit is constructed by an enthusiast who knows that these things happen, and it will serve me almost indefinitely by the looks of things, still no play, rattles or squeaks, I do need to change the pots now though But if you can't justify the expense, you can't, it's as simple as that really, I'm living in a country where prices are generally quite high on stuff like this, a basic Logitech FF wheel is over 120 dollars, so a couple of hours work on the wheel and a couple of hundred dollars on the best pedals you can get for "reasonable" money was a good investment for me having just changed the bungee chord, springs and pots on my TM Nascar PRO wheel for the umpteenth time....:-) Beers and cheers (uncle) Goy "The Pits" http://www.theuspits.com/ * Spam is for losers who can't get business any other way * "Spamkiller" http://www.spamkiller.com

Stephen Smith wrote: > > Boy, Goy - those look like the cat's p.j.'s. Good stuff! Yeah, imho, they're as good as they look, I especially appreciate the dual spring setup on the brake pedal which effectively makes the pedal pressure sensitive rather than positional, which makes all the difference in sims which models locking wheels, Nigel is a GPL enthusiast.....:-) Beers and cheers (uncle) Goy "The Pits" http://www.theuspits.com/ * Spam is for losers who can't get business any other way * "Spamkiller" http://www.spamkiller.com