Re: New Wheel with CH pedals

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> > What did you do by the way to wedge the pedals on an angle? > I tried putting some books underneath it but then the pedals keep > sliding around... even my genius Lots-a-Tape(TM) solution didn't help > here... > > Andre >

I made a very simple support to get my CH pedals sitting at the correct angle. What I did was get a piece of MDF cut so that it was just wider than the pedals. I had it cut so that the length was the distance from the wall behind my computer desk to just beyond where I wanted the front of the pedals to be. I then cut three pieces of 3/4" square wood to the same length as the width of the MDF. I screwed two of the pieces of the square wood to either end of the MDF board. One end acts rests against the wall, the other acts as a support for the front of the pedals. The third piece of wood was screwed to the board to act as a support for the back end of the CH pedals. The pedals are prevented from moving by resting weights on the rear end of them and by the piece of wood at the front. The pedals are raised by 3/4" by the back piece of wood which sets them at just the right angle. Using this support means that the pedals are always in the same position and are at excatly the right angle for me. Cheers Phil ---- F1 GPL Rank: +32.58 F2 GPL Rank: +131.30 Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

In article <VHxG5.191690$[email hidden]>, "gse1" <[email hidden]> wrote: > I really like my standard CH pedal setup under my desk. I have themwedged > on an angle and they just feel "right". My problem is my old TM GP1 > wheel...put alot of miles and pots on this wheel. It was a no brainerto > configure the wheel and pedals, just plug the two together and > calibrate...I'd like to replace the wheel so I thought maybe someonehas a > wheel/CH pedal combination that works for them..any suggestions?Thank You.. > > I have used my CH pedals with both the Act Labs Force Rs and the Logitech LWFF wheels. The wheels were plugged into a USB port and the pedals plugged into a joystick port along with a joystick. This arrangement allow the CH pedals to be used provided the sim supports multiple controllers. I have been able to successfully use this arrangement with Grand Prix Legends and Rally Championship. Cheers Phil ---- F1 GPL Rank: +32.58 F2 GPL Rank: +131.30 Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

> What is MDF? > > Andre > This is rapidly turning into a DIY forum :) MDF is an abbreviation of Medium Density Fibreboard. It is the sort of material kitchens are made from. Cheers Phil Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

I really like my standard CH pedal setup under my desk. I have them wedged on an angle and they just feel "right". My problem is my old TM GP1 wheel...put alot of miles and pots on this wheel. It was a no brainer to configure the wheel and pedals, just plug the two together and calibrate...I'd like to replace the wheel so I thought maybe someone has a wheel/CH pedal combination that works for them..any suggestions? Thank You..

On Mon, 16 Oct 2000 07:00:05 GMT, "gse1" <[email hidden]> wrote: >I really like my standard CH pedal setup under my desk. I have them wedged >on an angle and they just feel "right". My problem is my old TM GP1 >wheel...put alot of miles and pots on this wheel. It was a no brainer to >configure the wheel and pedals, just plug the two together and >calibrate...I'd like to replace the wheel so I thought maybe someone has a >wheel/CH pedal combination that works for them..any suggestions? Thank You.. I use the CH Pro pedals in combination with a LWFF wheel. It works fantastic, especially after I spend hours and hours modifying the ff for GPL, and last week I finally solved my 'the squashball won't keep place under my brake pedal' problem'. (This solution involved lots and lots of tape :)) What did you do by the way to wedge the pedals on an angle? I tried putting some books underneath it but then the pedals keep sliding around... even my genius Lots-a-Tape(TM) solution didn't help here... Andre

On Mon, 16 Oct 2000 08:42:16 GMT, [email hidden] wrote: >I have used my CH pedals with both the Act Labs Force Rs and the >Logitech LWFF wheels. The wheels were plugged into a USB port and the >pedals plugged into a joystick port along with a joystick. This >arrangement allow the CH pedals to be used provided the sim supports >multiple controllers. I have been able to successfully use this >arrangement with Grand Prix Legends and Rally Championship. Exact same configuration here, CH via gameport and LWFF via USB. For Rally Championship I still use the LWFF pedals. You don't need such precise throttle and brake control as GPL requires, and the LWFF pedals are more suited for quickly hitting the brakes. Also, after driving 2 hours with my CH pedals, my ankles are really tired, and I don;t have that with the LWFF pedals. But perhaps you're change of angle solution for the CH pedals will solve this! Thanks for explaining, only question I have: What is MDF? Andre

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>Cheers > >Phil >---- >F1 GPL Rank: +32.58 >F2 GPL Rank: +131.30 > > >Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ >Before you buy.

On Mon, 16 Oct 2000 11:30:58 GMT, [email hidden] wrote:

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> >> What is MDF? >> >> Andre >> > >This is rapidly turning into a DIY forum :) > >MDF is an abbreviation of Medium Density Fibreboard. It is the sort of >material kitchens are made from.

Ok, thanks :) And ehh... what does DIY mean?? :)) Andre

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>Cheers > >Phil > > >Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ >Before you buy.

I have just bought GP3 and am looking to buy a FFB wheel. Looks like you have tried both the Act Labs Force RS and the LogiTech LWFF. Which would you recommend for use without modifications? And what about if you did some mods? Mark <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:8sef18$vjt$[email hidden]...

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> In article <VHxG5.191690$[email hidden]>, > "gse1" <[email hidden]> wrote: > > I really like my standard CH pedal setup under my desk. I have them > wedged > > on an angle and they just feel "right". My problem is my old TM GP1 > > wheel...put alot of miles and pots on this wheel. It was a no brainer > to > > configure the wheel and pedals, just plug the two together and > > calibrate...I'd like to replace the wheel so I thought maybe someone > has a > > wheel/CH pedal combination that works for them..any suggestions? > Thank You.. > > > > > > I have used my CH pedals with both the Act Labs Force Rs and the > Logitech LWFF wheels. The wheels were plugged into a USB port and the > pedals plugged into a joystick port along with a joystick. This > arrangement allow the CH pedals to be used provided the sim supports > multiple controllers. I have been able to successfully use this > arrangement with Grand Prix Legends and Rally Championship. > > Cheers > > Phil > ---- > F1 GPL Rank: +32.58 > F2 GPL Rank: +131.30 > > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy.

"Mark Webb" <[email hidden]> wrote: > I have just bought GP3 and am looking to buy a FFB wheel. Looks likeyou > have tried both the Act Labs Force RS and the LogiTech LWFF. Whichwould > you recommend for use without modifications? And what about if youdid some > mods? > > Mark This is a tricky question. If I had to commit to one wheel or the other for use only with GP3 I would say that the LWFF is better. The reason for this is that I prefer the LWFF paddle shifters which is important for a modern F1 sim. I should point out however that I have hardly played GP3. I bought it on the day it came out and played it for maybe 2 hours before putting it back on the shelf to gather dust. If you want to buy a wheel for use with other sims as well I would say that I definitely prefer the Act Labs Force RS. IMO it is a far superior wheel. My main sim of choice is GPL and I am definitely quicker with the Force RS than with the LWFF. Also it is far more realistic to be able to use the RS Shifter for gear changes in GPL. I prefer the FF in the Force RS. Since getting the Force RS, the only time I have used the LWFF is when I have played GP3. I should point out that I don't like the pedals which came with either wheel. I find the Logitech pedals to be too small, have too little travel and not sufficiently sensitive. The Act Labs pedals have a slightly greater travel and are more sensitive but they are stiff and notchy which doesn't help precise control. Wherever possible I use my CH pedals instead. I have made a couple of modifications to the Force RS. I have lubricated the belt using some Lithium grease and I have made a steel support to mount the RS Shifter at a more realistic position. Both of these mods are detailed here: http://www.slottweak.com . I left the LWFF as standard. I think you would be happy with either wheel. If you decide to go down the Logitech route, you will have to be quick because the LWFF has been replaced by the Logitech Grand Prix. Cheers Phil Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.