T2 Steering Wheel Really Worth the buy??

I was wondering something I have a joystick that I run Nascar and Indycar 2 with but I have heard so much of the T2 steering wheel and how times fall because of it could somebody tell me if this is true am really close to getting one and need to know if I should spend the money. Thanks

> I was wondering something I have a joystick that I run Nascar and Indycar > 2 with but I have heard so much of the T2 steering wheel and how times > fall because of it could somebody tell me if this is true am really close > to getting one and need to know if I should spend the money. > Thanks The T2 steering wheel is really worth it's money I think. It is a lot of money but it improves game playing so much that it is worth it! When I got it, my times improved so much I couldn't believe it. I am now the record holder for most of the tracks (Long Beach is my favorit). Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Catch ya l8tr.

writes: >I was wondering something I have a joystick that I run Nascar and Indycar >2 with but I have heard so much of the T2 steering wheel and how times >fall because of it could somebody tell me if this is true am really close >to getting one and need to know if I should spend the money. >Thanks Buy the Wheel ! ! ! ! ! My lap times increased by 5-8mph with a lot of practice. You will not be disappointed by buying the T2. IT freekin' rules. It's just like you are driving and it makes the sim more realistic

>I was wondering something I have a joystick that I run Nascar and Indycar >2 with but I have heard so much of the T2 steering wheel and how times >fall because of it could somebody tell me if this is true am really close >to getting one and need to know if I should spend the money. >Thanks I have been happy with my T2. I didnt want to spend $300-500 for a wheel so I spent $100 bucks and accepted the fact that it wont last forever. From what I understand, Thrustmaster will provide free pedal springs and stuff like that. If you have the $300-500 to spend, the ECC and TSW are worth a look. One thing is for sure. The wheel will make you fall in love with the games all over again -- Michael Kirton Columbia, SC

... It's funny how these things work- I bought a T2, and became too lazy to ever put in the joystick to play anything but racing games... But it is a great wheel, for the money. And what I keep hearing about ThrustMaster's tech support, I feel even happier about the purchase. ' BTW, I put a 1.5-foot 2-by-4 behind my pedals, so that it lays flat and against the wall. This lessens the travel of the pedals, which I prefer. I also think it might be easier on my springs, and maybe even pots.

thee... Having the steering wheel is a great improvement, but I think the real bonus is in having analog gas and brake. You simply can not work many of the track correctly without it. For example, at a track like Bristol, if I nail the gas coming out of the turn, around I go... but a gentle acceleration to full throttle keeps the car going straight and gives me good lap speeds. -Steve -- ***************************************************************************** Steve Owen "While you sleep, I am plotting world domination." http://members.aol.com/StevenOwen/steve.htm NASCAR, Concerts, Counters & More *****************************************************************************

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>thee... >>I was wondering something I have a joystick that I run Nascar and Indycar >>2 with but I have heard so much of the T2 steering wheel and how times >>fall because of it could somebody tell me if this is true am really close >>to getting one and need to know if I should spend the money. >Having the steering wheel is a great improvement, but I think the real bonus

is >in having analog gas and brake. You simply can not work many of the track >correctly without it. For example, at a track like Bristol, if I nail the gas >coming out of the turn, around I go... but a gentle acceleration to full >throttle keeps the car going straight and gives me good lap speeds. >-Steve Another thing is consistency...with a Joystick analog like i use it cant get very difficult to be accurate on each corner and when doing fast moves to overtake in traffic... with a wheel well its almost like driving a real car i guess so your control over the car must be really great! I'd love to have one but they are so expensive...i'll try to buy an old one from someone...

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>thee... >>I was wondering something I have a joystick that I run Nascar and Indycar >>2 with but I have heard so much of the T2 steering wheel and how times >>fall because of it could somebody tell me if this is true am really close >>to getting one and need to know if I should spend the money. >Having the steering wheel is a great improvement, but I think the real bonus

is >in having analog gas and brake. You simply can not work many of the track >correctly without it. For example, at a track like Bristol, if I nail the gas >coming out of the turn, around I go... but a gentle acceleration to full >throttle keeps the car going straight and gives me good lap speeds. >-Steve ooops i'm sorry about my mistake I meant constancy not consistency!!! :) I'm french so please forgive me!! :)

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> ... > >I have been happy with my T2. I didnt want to spend $300-500 for a > >wheel so I spent $100 bucks and accepted the fact that it wont last > >forever. From what I understand, Thrustmaster will provide free pedal > >springs and stuff like that. If you have the $300-500 to spend, the > >ECC and TSW are worth a look. > >One thing is for sure. The wheel will make you fall in love with the > >games all over again > It's funny how these things work- I bought a T2, and became too lazy > to ever put in the joystick to play anything but racing games... > But it is a great wheel, for the money. And what I keep hearing about > ThrustMaster's tech support, I feel even happier about the purchase. ' > BTW, I put a 1.5-foot 2-by-4 behind my pedals, so that it lays flat > and against the wall. This lessens the travel of the pedals, which I > prefer. I also think it might be easier on my springs, and maybe even > pots.I thought the T2 was well worth the C note, but I have to admit I want to

try building my own wheel from http://www.oz.net/~wottenad/ this guy is really sick

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>... >>I have been happy with my T2. I didnt want to spend $300-500 for a >>wheel so I spent $100 bucks and accepted the fact that it wont last >>forever. From what I understand, Thrustmaster will provide free pedal >>springs and stuff like that. If you have the $300-500 to spend, the >>ECC and TSW are worth a look. >>One thing is for sure. The wheel will make you fall in love with the >>games all over again >It's funny how these things work- I bought a T2, and became too lazy >to ever put in the joystick to play anything but racing games... >But it is a great wheel, for the money. And what I keep hearing about >ThrustMaster's tech support, I feel even happier about the purchase. ' >BTW, I put a 1.5-foot 2-by-4 behind my pedals, so that it lays flat >and against the wall. This lessens the travel of the pedals, which I >prefer. I also think it might be easier on my springs, and maybe even >pots.

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