Recommended F1GP steering/joystick?

writes: I would say that is essential. I got a Formula T2 steering wheel recently (which doesn't have fingertip buttons) and I have had to revert back to automatics!! -- ------------------------------------------ [http://www.ukps.com/thepits/ ------------------------------------------

I'm looking for recommendations on a good steering wheel for F1GP. If possible I would like it to emulate the fingertip gear changers ie. on the steering column or "firing buttons" on the wheel itself. I also have to be able to purchase it by mail order. No local dealers stock such an item. Thanks for your help. Please send suggestions to... -- Ted Thompson

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>writes: >> If possible I would like it to emulate the fingertip gear changers ie. >> on the steering column or "firing buttons" on the wheel itself. >I would say that is essential. I got a Formula T2 steering wheel recently (which doesn't >have fingertip buttons) and I have had to revert back to automatics!! >-- >------------------------------------------ > [http://www.ukps.com/thepits/] >------------------------------------------

For fingertip buttons use the C&H flight yoke and C&H pedals or use thrustmaster rudder control pedals. I have converted from this to the T2 and now that I'm used to the gearshift I've been setting new track records because of the quick wheel centering. Gene Miller

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>The wheel itself is solid, 11" in diameter and covered in stitched >suede leather for that authentic racing feel! It looks the business in >front of your monitor! Centreing is notchless and the travel of the >wheel is utterly smooth. Worth every penny. >For more details have a gander at: >http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/extreme >No connection with ECC other than being a very happy punter!

I've just got to ask you what you paid for it ??? John -- John Hartridge | Crosfield Electronics Ltd, ext 3282 | Three Cherry Trees Lane,

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>>> If possible I would like it to emulate the fingertip gear changers ie. >>> on the steering column or "firing buttons" on the wheel itself. >>I would say that is essential. I got a Formula T2 steering wheel recently (which doesn't >>have fingertip buttons) and I have had to revert back to automatics!! >For fingertip buttons use the C&H flight yoke and C&H pedals or use thrustmaster >rudder control pedals. I have converted from this to the T2 and now that I'm used to >the gearshift I've been setting new track records because of the quick wheel centering.

The Extreme Competition Controls' "Competition Driving System" has *4* fingertip buttons positioned on neat extensions right above the 2 main horizontal spokes: 2 buttons on each side. These can all be programmed (as fire buttons A and B on joysticks A and B) if the sim supports it. So far I've only programmed games to use the 2 outermost buttons on each side as shifters and one inner button for reverse on the Papyrus games. They sit right where your thumb rests naturally when you're holding the wheel. No need to take your hands of the wheel whilst shifting those gears!! The wheel itself is solid, 11" in diameter and covered in stitched suede leather for that authentic racing feel! It looks the business in front of your monitor! Centreing is notchless and the travel of the wheel is utterly smooth. Worth every penny. For more details have a gander at: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/extreme No connection with ECC other than being a very happy punter! Stuart. -- This message from the home of Stuart Booth, Somewhere in England...

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>>>> If possible I would like it to emulate the fingertip gear changers ie. >>>> on the steering column or "firing buttons" on the wheel itself. >>>I would say that is essential. I got a Formula T2 steering wheel recently (which doesn't >>>have fingertip buttons) and I have had to revert back to automatics!! >>For fingertip buttons use the C&H flight yoke and C&H pedals or use thrustmaster >>rudder control pedals. I have converted from this to the T2 and now that I'm used to >>the gearshift I've been setting new track records because of the quick wheel centering. >The Extreme Competition Controls' "Competition Driving System" has *4* >fingertip buttons positioned on neat extensions right above the 2 main >horizontal spokes: 2 buttons on each side. These can all be programmed >(as fire buttons A and B on joysticks A and B) if the sim supports >it. So far I've only programmed games to use the 2 outermost buttons >on each side as shifters and one inner button for reverse on the >Papyrus games. They sit right where your thumb rests naturally when >you're holding the wheel. No need to take your hands of the wheel >whilst shifting those gears!! >The wheel itself is solid, 11" in diameter and covered in stitched >suede leather for that authentic racing feel! It looks the business in >front of your monitor! Centreing is notchless and the travel of the >wheel is utterly smooth. Worth every penny. >For more details have a gander at: >http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/extreme >No connection with ECC other than being a very happy punter! >Stuart. >-- >This message from the home of Stuart Booth, >Somewhere in England...

they've got my vote, oh, and my money :-) best add on i ever bought (better than my thrustmaster f16 set!) _________________________________________________________ Harrier Storage Solutions Legato NetWorker 42 Ivanhoe Road, Finchampstead AMASS, Baydel Berkshire, RG40 4QQ EuroLogic, Banyan http://www.harrier.com HP, IBM, Sun, DEC Uk Phone 1734 328 282 SG, NT, Novell Fax 731 130 _________________________________________________________

The TSW has 2 buttons for shifting plus a gear stick-shift. Either one can be used for shifting.