I'm thinking about getting an RS Shifter (or other brand) sometime early
next year. I have read a number of articles about them but it has mostly
been promo stuff, so they tend to not mention any downsides. So I put
this to you...
Are there any common problems that you have been experiencing with the
Shifters?
What features should I look out for in a Shifter?
What is the best brand?
tia.
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Before you buy.
Hey WodBoy,
Couple things - for the most part, the shifters only work with the
corresponding wheel. E.g., as a general rule the RS Shifter will only work
with the RS Wheel. I think some people have figured out how to mix and
match a few makes, but in general you'll have to be prepared to do a lot of
your own custom work.
FYI, Act Labs does not have drivers for the non-ff RS-Shifter for W2K or NT.
However, it does work great under W98 (for me at least).
I've been extremely pleased with mine and feel that it really enhanced the
sim experience. The only downside I've had is the noise from the shifter -
lots of shifting, popping, clicking, etc.. Those drivers who have to race
in their bedroom with their wives hanging around probably know what I'm
talking about. If noise is not an issue where you drive, then this probably
won't be a problem.
Hope this helps.
Jeff Causey
FrogDog Racing
www.frogdogracing.com
Home of the FrogDog Cyber Racing School
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> I'm thinking about getting an RS Shifter (or other brand) sometime early > next year. I have read a number of articles about them but it has mostly > been promo stuff, so they tend to not mention any downsides. So I put > this to you... > > Are there any common problems that you have been experiencing with the > Shifters? > > > What features should I look out for in a Shifter? > > > What is the best brand? > > > > > tia. > > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy.Oh, how true . . how true. It is a good thing that my wheel and the
pedals also make noise or she might not be able to sleep throught the
noise of the shifter. Now if I could find a way to keep the cat from
sneaking onto my lap when racing. He is really sly about it and he
makes racing a little dificult.
SLG
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