Racing Wheel & Pedals for N2 - Some questions, please help me choose.

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I'm looking to buy a racing wheel with pedals for N2. I've seen some talk about the T2 and the new Thrustmaster Nascar Pro wheel, as well as the wheel / pedals from CH. I'm not going to try to build my own as some have done. Are there other choices out there as well? What wheel / pedal system is best for Nascar 2? Obviously I want comfort, durability and control. I currently have the Thrustmaster Grand Prix wheel. It seems to be ok but I'm getting some shoulder / arm pain from holding down the throttle with my hand. Also I have to drive with the steering assist ON. It is impossible to even drive in a straight line with it off. Steering assist can be annoying at times, so I'd like to turn it off. This may not be the wheels fault, I'm using a SB 16's joystick port. I'm getting a new computer so if after testing the wheel with the new system, I'll get a gamecard if need be. Any help or links you can give me with finding the right wheel would be appreciated.

If you want a great wheel take a look at www.interactiveracing.com. The F1sim as it's known now is a fantastic wheel, All steel, no plastic , 10"real steering wheel, paddles for gears, and the pedals are solid and customisable to suit your style. And it sets up under a standard 2 axis 4 button joystick under windows 95, therefore no config problems.

I previously (and still own) a T2, as for your last words: comfort, DURABILITY, CONTROL go for a TSW, it will be your last Steering/ pedal unit. Take a look at this product review (independant to TSW co.) at: http://infoweb.magi.com/~ericcote/tsw.html no more spring breakage & bungy wearing out. This thing is awesome.

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>I'm looking to buy a racing wheel with pedals for N2. I've seen >some talk about the T2 and the new Thrustmaster Nascar Pro wheel, as >well as the wheel / pedals from CH. I'm not going to try to build my >own as some have done. Are there other choices out there as well? >What wheel / pedal system is best for Nascar 2? Obviously I want >comfort, durability and control. >I currently have the Thrustmaster Grand Prix wheel. It seems to be ok >but I'm getting some shoulder / arm pain from holding down the throttle >with my hand. Also I have to drive with the steering assist ON. It is >impossible to even drive in a straight line with it off. Steering assist >can be annoying at times, so I'd like to turn it off. This may not be >the wheels fault, I'm using a SB 16's joystick port. I'm getting a new >computer so if after testing the wheel with the new system, I'll get a >gamecard if need be. >Any help or links you can give me with finding the right wheel would be >appreciated.

I have the gp1, with the CH pedals. I like it, all you may need is just the pedals.

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> >I'm looking to buy a racing wheel with pedals for N2. I've seen > >some talk about the T2 and the new Thrustmaster Nascar Pro wheel, as > >well as the wheel / pedals from CH. I'm not going to try to build my > >own as some have done. Are there other choices out there as well? > >What wheel / pedal system is best for Nascar 2? Obviously I want > >comfort, durability and control. > >I currently have the Thrustmaster Grand Prix wheel. It seems to be ok > >but I'm getting some shoulder / arm pain from holding down the throttle > >with my hand. Also I have to drive with the steering assist ON. It is > >impossible to even drive in a straight line with it off. Steering assist > >can be annoying at times, so I'd like to turn it off. This may not be > >the wheels fault, I'm using a SB 16's joystick port. I'm getting a new > >computer so if after testing the wheel with the new system, I'll get a > >gamecard if need be. > >Any help or links you can give me with finding the right wheel would be > >appreciated. > I have the gp1, with the CH pedals. I like it, all you may need is just the > pedals.

Hi Jeffrey Have you gotten this combo to work in Win95 ????? I have no probs in DOS, so I know there is nothing wrong with the hardware :-( Beers and cheers Goy

I used to own a Thrustmaster GP1 and a CH Virtual Pilot. I used these wheels with a set of CH pedals. My view was that the GP1 wheel looked good but did not work as well as the CH Virtual Pilot. The GP1 did not seem to offer the same accuracy and progressive steering response of the Virtual Pilot. However, I recently purchased the new CH Racing wheel, which I can use with my CH pedals. This wheel seems to work with everything and boy does it ever track beautifully. It cost $89.95 (Canadian) and comes with a 3 year warranty. I run a dual boot system (Using System Commander) as I own most of the racing games out there. This wheel works with everything in MS-DOS 6.22 and in Win95 Although I am not really a Nascar fan (I prefer open wheel series), I have to admit that I was bowled over by the CH wheels performance in N2. The steering control is damned perfect. Just a note to tell you that CH is also going to package this wheel with a set of pedals and calls this The CH Racing System. I've not seen it in stores yet but I understand the price will be around or just above $100 US. BTW - Can't wait for Ubisofts new F1 simulation. I have played the demo and it is unbelievable (Requires 3DFX card !) The long awaited GP2 successor will be here soon.