Can someone who has used INDYCAR/NASCAR with both joystick and a Wheel/pedal
combo please post their thoughts as to the benefit of using a wheel.
I'm unable to convince myself that the $160 is worth spending and would like
to here other peoples thougths.
Thanks->Advance.
Robh.
>Can someone who has used INDYCAR/NASCAR with both joystick and a Wheel/pedal
>combo please post their thoughts as to the benefit of using a wheel.
>I'm unable to convince myself that the $160 is worth spending and would like
>to here other peoples thougths.
>Thanks->Advance.
>Robh.
I think it is DEFINITELY woth it ($130 for mine). The torsion spring
on my formula T1 recently broke, and while waiting for a replacement
piece I went back to my joy stick ...... IT WAS A SUCKING EXPERIENCE..
There is no comparison .
With the wheel/pedal you can accelerate/brake with your foot/feet
and steer realistically as well as shifting using a stick. IT is
much much more realistic then keyboard or joystick.
Also another advantage is that you can regulate power and breaking
instead of the on/off mode in keyborad joystick. That's a major
advantage even in ovals.
Take first corner in portland ...break+downshift+ turn ..try
doing that with a joystick and a wheel pedal and you'll experience
the difference.
Bottom line is: If you can afford it and want to enjoy your
pc ride ...go for it. Besides, you'll improve your times.
I get a deceent 1:00.373 in portland vs. 1:04-05 with joystick.
Untill I fix my T1, I am only driving ovals..with autoshift.
Mohamad
> Can someone who has used INDYCAR/NASCAR with both joystick and a Wheel/pedal
> combo please post their thoughts as to the benefit of using a wheel.
I found the Indycar road circuits almost impossible with a joystick,
but within an hour of hooking up the T1, I could lap at Laguna Seca
without going off the circuit. My lap times still suck, though
(practice, practice).
I thought it was. World Circuit is much more fun with it too.
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I like the ACP from Simulation Systems, It is free standing and all metal.
F1 gear shift. But is is a bit more, $180. I think it is worth it not
to have to fasten something esle to the desk. BTW you can adjust the
angles of the steering wheel on it.
Jack
: >Can someone who has used INDYCAR/NASCAR with both joystick and a Wheel/pedal
: >combo please post their thoughts as to the benefit of using a wheel.
: >I'm unable to convince myself that the $160 is worth spending and would like
: >to here other peoples thougths.
: >Thanks->Advance.
: >Robh.
: I think it is DEFINITELY woth it ($130 for mine). The torsion spring
: on my formula T1 recently broke, and while waiting for a replacement
: piece I went back to my joy stick ...... IT WAS A SUCKING EXPERIENCE..
: There is no comparison .
: With the wheel/pedal you can accelerate/brake with your foot/feet
: and steer realistically as well as shifting using a stick. IT is
: much much more realistic then keyboard or joystick.
: Also another advantage is that you can regulate power and breaking
: instead of the on/off mode in keyborad joystick. That's a major
: advantage even in ovals.
: Take first corner in portland ...break+downshift+ turn ..try
: doing that with a joystick and a wheel pedal and you'll experience
: the difference.
: Bottom line is: If you can afford it and want to enjoy your
: pc ride ...go for it. Besides, you'll improve your times.
: I get a deceent 1:00.373 in portland vs. 1:04-05 with joystick.
: Untill I fix my T1, I am only driving ovals..with autoshift.
: Mohamad
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