Hyperstimulator

I would very much appreciate that fortunate owners/users of this product (maybe the Australian people is in the best position for that) could let me know about their experiences on it, also on the durability side. Big question is: Is it worth the huge investment? Is it too oversensitive in steering? Does it work that well with GPL? What about the pedals? Thanks in advance. LG

>I would very much appreciate that fortunate owners/users of this product >(maybe the Australian people is in the best position for that) could let >me know about their experiences on it, also on the durability side. Ok, I'll try.... For so far, yes. (Fl 5000 is USD 2500, Clark classic) I play GPL almost full linear. You can adjust the "stiffnes" of the steering wheel. No, it's not oversensitive at all. But, try before you buy, your opinion may differ. As I said I've the Clark classis. It has a sequential shifter, and flippers behind the wheel. I use the shifter for gears, and the flippers for looking left and right. Using the flipper for gears could improve the laptimes, but I like the more realistic way of shifting. The brake has a very short travel, less than an inch. It's pressure sensitive, so it is more easy to brake against the lockup. The throttle has a long and smooth travel. One more note: When using a wheel mounted to the desk, like the Thrustmaster wheels, after an 1/2 houre I feel cramped. With the HS I can race for 12 houres, and don't feel a thing. (I actually did that, the day GPL came out. I started at 6:00 pm, and I could believe it was 6.00 am the next time a checked the clock :-) Fortunally the next day was a Saturday) About the durability...I've only got it for three weeks, everything still works. Remco

I have to agree with what Remco said. I've had mine for abut 2 months now, and I can't imagine driving anything else. Yes, they cost a lot, but you get what you pay for. It's quite comfortable over the long hall, and is built to a VERY high level of quality. Mine is a highly optioned 3000 model, that also has the sequential shifter. Using the shifter makes GPL a REAL treat to play (although I STILL have laughably low frame rates). There are a few other downsides as well ... they weigh a lot, and they do take up a lot of space. Luckily they are very pleasing on the eyes. I can't recommend the HyperStimulator enough ... it just might be the Ferrari of the Sim world. Expensive, yes, but molto bellissima!! TB

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>I would very much appreciate that fortunate owners/users of this product >(maybe the Australian people is in the best position for that) could let >me know about their experiences on it, also on the durability side. >Big question is: Is it worth the huge investment? Is it too >oversensitive in steering? Does it work that well with GPL? What about >the pedals? >Thanks in advance. >LG

>I would very much appreciate that fortunate owners/users of this product >(maybe the Australian people is in the best position for that) could let >me know about their experiences on it, also on the durability side. I've had mine for 3 years, haven't had a problem. The investment doesn't have to be that huge, the basic kit, which requires you to cut the chassis pieces out of MDF from a set of full size plans, is $795 here in Australia and $500 in the US, that compares very favourably with other top end driving controllers. And with those other controllers, you still just have a steering wheel clamped to a desk. Steering and pedal feel is excellent, brake pedal feels like a brake pedal should. This may annoy people but if you haven't experienced GPL in a Hyperstimulator then you have no idea how good it can really be.

<snip raving from Hyper owner> If you live in Oz you can try them at a race center in all the best capital cities...dooin this myself real soon now! If you don't.....bad luck on more counts than just your controller.....hehehehe Ben

This is the best controler in the world. It has the best feel to the brake pedal, just like a real race car. The brale pedal pressure get stiffer just as the wheels will lock in Gpl and you can get the most out of your brakeing. You can sit in it for hours and don't feel uncomfortable (until you get out after 4 or 5 hours that is). These thing are very reliable because where i go to use them (a place called RACENETT in sydney) that have has four for about 2 years getting used for about 5-10 hours a day six day's a week and are still in as good condition as new. I think they have only had to replace the steering pots a couple of times as you cant expect something that is constantly moving to last with that much use. If you can afford one buy one !!!!

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> I would very much appreciate that fortunate owners/users of this product > (maybe the Australian people is in the best position for that) could let > me know about their experiences on it, also on the durability side. > Big question is: Is it worth the huge investment? Is it too > oversensitive in steering? Does it work that well with GPL? What about > the pedals? > Thanks in advance. > LG

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> This is the best controler in the world. It has the best feel to the > brake pedal, just like a real race car. The brale pedal pressure get > stiffer just as the wheels will lock in Gpl and you can get the most out of > your brakeing. You can sit in it for hours and don't feel uncomfortable > (until you get out after 4 or 5 hours that is). > These thing are very reliable because where i go to use them (a place > called RACENETT in sydney) that have has four for about 2 years getting used > for about 5-10 hours a day six day's a week and are still in as good > condition as new. I think they have only had to replace the steering pots a > couple of times as you cant expect something that is constantly moving to > last with that much use. > If you can afford one buy one !!!!

Hi guys, does anybody know where to buy the Hypersimulator here in Germany? Is there a place where I can try it out before I spend all my money on it? Many thanks - Peter

If you go to Hyper's web page http://www.hyperstim.com they have a list of resellers world wide and your local reseller may let you try it.

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> > This is the best controler in the world. It has the best feel to the > > brake pedal, just like a real race car. The brale pedal pressure get > > stiffer just as the wheels will lock in Gpl and you can get the most out of > > your brakeing. You can sit in it for hours and don't feel uncomfortable > > (until you get out after 4 or 5 hours that is). > > These thing are very reliable because where i go to use them (a place > > called RACENETT in sydney) that have has four for about 2 years getting used > > for about 5-10 hours a day six day's a week and are still in as good > > condition as new. I think they have only had to replace the steering pots a > > couple of times as you cant expect something that is constantly moving to > > last with that much use. > > If you can afford one buy one !!!! > Hi guys, > does anybody know where to buy the Hypersimulator here in Germany? > Is there a place where I can try it out before I spend all my money > on it? > Many thanks - Peter

Ive only had a few goes of one on F1RS in a shopping center (No racing center in Melbourne for some reason.. even though I live 5min from the Hyperstim head office!) Even in that shot time I notices it has amazing feel in both pedals, the brake is very stiff and almost feels like its force feeback. The wheel was very smooth and accurate but had some squeaks and stiffness but I dont know how used or old this demo model was. Seat was "Really" comfortable, I have a bad back and had no trouble with it at all. I wish I had one :(

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>I would very much appreciate that fortunate owners/users of this product >(maybe the Australian people is in the best position for that) could let >me know about their experiences on it, also on the durability side. >Big question is: Is it worth the huge investment? Is it too >oversensitive in steering? Does it work that well with GPL? What about >the pedals? >Thanks in advance. >LG