T1 resistance

I have heard discussions about the T1 giving wheel resistance when turning. Is this really true? I currently play F1GP with the virtual pilot Yoke and it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of actually "feeling" a turn. Does the T1 provide a better feel for it by giving resistance when you try to turn the car? thanks for any info in advance. My decision to by the T1 or not depends on this. anand

: I have heard discussions about the T1 giving wheel resistance when turning. Is : this really true? I currently play F1GP with the virtual pilot Yoke and it : leaves a lot to be desired in terms of actually "feeling" a turn. Does the T1 : provide a better feel for it by giving resistance when you try to turn the car? : thanks for any info in advance. My decision to by the T1 or not depends on : this. The T1 wheel has a constant resistance when turning the wheel. I haven't looked inside it but I think it's basically a resistant spring. In other words, as you turn, the wheel tries to center itself to give that 'feeling' of a turn. As for the problems with pedal spring breakages, aren't the new T1's fixed? I thought I read somewhere around here that the new T1's don't have the problem. It's a pretty good wheel for the price. How does the ACM (?) whell compare? Ujjal Bansel : anand

>: I have heard discussions about the T1 giving wheel resistance when turning. Is >: this really true? I currently play F1GP with the virtual pilot Yoke and it >: leaves a lot to be desired in terms of actually "feeling" a turn. Does the T1 >: provide a better feel for it by giving resistance when you try to turn the car? >: thanks for any info in advance. My decision to by the T1 or not depends on >: this. >The T1 wheel has a constant resistance when turning the wheel. I haven't >looked inside it but I think it's basically a resistant spring. In other

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>words, as you turn, the wheel tries to center itself to give that >'feeling' of a turn. As for the problems with pedal spring breakages, >aren't the new T1's fixed? I thought I read somewhere around here that >the new T1's don't have the problem. It's a pretty good wheel for the >price. How does the ACM (?) whell compare? >Ujjal Bansel >: anand

The T1 uses a bungee cord for centering the wheel. So the farther away from center you turn the wheel, the stiffer the resistance gets. Chris

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>I have heard discussions about the T1 giving wheel resistance when turning. Is >this really true? I currently play F1GP with the virtual pilot Yoke and it >leaves a lot to be desired in terms of actually "feeling" a turn. Does the T1 >provide a better feel for it by giving resistance when you try to turn the car? >thanks for any info in advance. My decision to by the T1 or not depends on >this. >anand

I was using a CH Flight Stick for Nascar Racing and then bought a T1 ($130). It's like a totally different game, I love it. By the way, I the breakage problem. I was told that there was a problem with springs breaking in the gas/brake pedals but that was with some of the older models. He says that these newer models have been improved in that respect. By the way, they sent me a couple of sets of springs just in case. (no charge) IGN #70 Red Scorpion Barbecue Sauce Grand Prix Miskatonic Racing "Feel the Sting!!"

Could you guys tell me more about the T1? Does it come with a stick? If not, how do you shift? Don't tell me to use the keyboard...

>Could you guys tell me more about the T1? Does it come with a stick? >If not, how do you shift? Don't tell me to use the keyboard... Albert, You use the Shifter that is built into the steering unit to shift with. It has forward movement for upshifting and down for downshifting. It also comes with a pedal unit for Acceleration and Brake. Matt ThrustMaster, Inc.

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> By the way, I >the breakage problem. I was told that there was a problem with >springs breaking in the gas/brake pedals but that was with some of the >older models. He says that these newer models have been improved in >that respect. By the way, they sent me a couple of sets of springs >just in case. (no charge)

Ahhh, that's good. Do you have any idea how you can go about identifying the newer models? Ie, say I speak to a UK company that sells the T1, how would I ensure that I was getting the newer model? Any ideas?! Cheers, Stuart. Stuart Booth Transport Routeing Software

: > Could you guys tell me more about the T1? Does it come with a stick? : > If not, how do you shift? Don't tell me to use the keyboard... : : Two red buttons on the steering unit, I set to shift up & down. : Now if I could only keep from blowing motors... You mean you don't use the Shift knob ?!?!?!?!?!? : -- : 1981 KS region SCCA H/S Solo II #2 '65 VW Squareback. Fav cars: '64 : Mustang; '69 Fury III with 440 Super Commando & 2.73 rear end; sad : clipped '75 2.0 914. Current: 540cc 4dr Suzuki Alto II, Corolla 1600 hey, '85 944 (165k miles) ;) : Auto race sim: NASCAR <_good_ for a sim> Japan IS an AutoX course!

> Could you guys tell me more about the T1? Does it come with a stick? > If not, how do you shift? Don't tell me to use the keyboard... Two red buttons on the steering unit, I set to shift up & down. Now if I could only keep from blowing motors... -- 1981 KS region SCCA H/S Solo II #2 '65 VW Squareback. Fav cars: '64 Mustang; '69 Fury III with 440 Super Commando & 2.73 rear end; sad clipped '75 2.0 914. Current: 540cc 4dr Suzuki Alto II, Corolla 1600 Auto race sim: NASCAR <_good_ for a sim> Japan IS an AutoX course!

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>Ahhh, that's good. Do you have any idea how you can go about >identifying the newer models? Ie, say I speak to a UK company that >sells the T1, how would I ensure that I was getting the newer model? >Any ideas?! >Cheers, >Stuart. >Stuart Booth >Transport Routeing Software

Stuart, If it is made from ABS plastic, then it is one of the newer models. Matt ThrustMaster, Inc.