Thrustmaster Failure.
For the third time in 2 years the peddle spring in my Ferrari Force Feedback
Wheel has failed. I'd already had the whole wheel replaced when it was
fairly new because the button wires became severed due to poor routing.
The first two time the spring broke kindly Thrustmaster sent me replacements
but now they say they have run out. On the first two occasions I'd asked for
more than one replacement spring in case it happened again but they'd only
ever send me one at a time. If they had I would be without the use of my
wheel today. Instead they told me the following:-
"What i could possibly suggest you try, which i have done and does work like
a charm. Go to your local hardware store. You should be able to find a
stright metal rod of the same gauge, or possibly a little bit stronger in
your case. You will be able to mold it to the shape of the spring. This will
fix the issue."
It a pretty poor show that I've had exactly the same problem 3 times in two
years and get told I need to bodge a repair myself. I don't really even use
it that much and I'm quite lightweight and very sensitive and caring about
the sue of my equipment. The springs all broke in exactly the same way so it
must be a design fault, and for the company not to provide spare parts is
not very good really so it's put me off Thrustmaster for life.
So I'm left without peddles at the moment and my feet are getting twitchy to
play GTR2002. I could try the bodge fix but that's going to take time and
effort and by the looks of the spring could be quite difficult and most
probably unsuccessful and unsatisfactory. So I can either buy some separate
peddles like the Act Labs ones or get a whole new wheel and peddle set up.
Getting separate peddles would enable me to use the analogue paddles on my
Thrustmaster which would be really cool (hand clutch!). I quite fancy the
Act Labs 3 peddle unit but what do any of you guys think of it? Are there
any other alternatives? I do remember seeing a cool pressure sensitive setup
from Japan but can't remember the url.
If I go for a completely new wheel which one should I go for ? (anything but
Thrustmaster/Guillemot please!). I want one that's well made sturdy and
reliable with decent peddles and excellent FF for GPL, GTR2002 etc and from
a company that provides good support for it's products.
I don't want another costly mistake on this one so your shared experiences
opinions would most welcome.
I do miss GTR2002 and GPL and I really back to into it as soon as possible
as I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms
Some Call Me Tim
Hi,
The URL of the Japanese pressure sensitive pedals is:
http://www.frex.com/gp/
The Logitech MOMO Force wheel & pedal set is very good, but I don't know
about their spare parts policy.
Personally, I think it's disgracefull for any reputable company to not
supply spare parts to the end user, especially springs and pots that should
be considered consumable items IMHO.
Best regards
Russell
"Some Call Me Tim" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Thrustmaster Failure.
>
> For the third time in 2 years the peddle spring in my Ferrari ForceFeedback
> Wheel has failed. I'd already had the whole wheel replaced when it was
> fairly new because the button wires became severed due to poor routing.
> The first two time the spring broke kindly Thrustmaster sent mereplacements
> but now they say they have run out. On the first two occasions I'd askedfor
> more than one replacement spring in case it happened again but they'd only
> ever send me one at a time. If they had I would be without the use of my
> wheel today. Instead they told me the following:-
>
> "What i could possibly suggest you try, which i have done and does worklike
> a charm. Go to your local hardware store. You should be able to find a
> stright metal rod of the same gauge, or possibly a little bit stronger in
> your case. You will be able to mold it to the shape of the spring. Thiswill
> fix the issue."
>
> It a pretty poor show that I've had exactly the same problem 3 times intwo
> years and get told I need to bodge a repair myself. I don't really evenuse
> it that much and I'm quite lightweight and very sensitive and caring about
> the sue of my equipment. The springs all broke in exactly the same way soit
> must be a design fault, and for the company not to provide spare parts is
> not very good really so it's put me off Thrustmaster for life.
>
> So I'm left without peddles at the moment and my feet are getting twitchyto
> play GTR2002. I could try the bodge fix but that's going to take time and
> effort and by the looks of the spring could be quite difficult and most
> probably unsuccessful and unsatisfactory. So I can either buy someseparate
> peddles like the Act Labs ones or get a whole new wheel and peddle set up.
>
> Getting separate peddles would enable me to use the analogue paddles on my
> Thrustmaster which would be really cool (hand clutch!). I quite fancy the
> Act Labs 3 peddle unit but what do any of you guys think of it? Are there
> any other alternatives? I do remember seeing a cool pressure sensitivesetup
> from Japan but can't remember the url.
>
> If I go for a completely new wheel which one should I go for ? (anythingbut
> Thrustmaster/Guillemot please!). I want one that's well made sturdy and
> reliable with decent peddles and excellent FF for GPL, GTR2002 etc andfrom
Quoted text (21 lines)
> a company that provides good support for it's products. > > I don't want another costly mistake on this one so your shared experiences > opinions would most welcome. > > I do miss GTR2002 and GPL and I really back to into it as soon as possible > as I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms > > Some Call Me Tim > > > > > > > > > > > >As far as I know, the only FF wheel manufacturer that still supplies parts
is Act Labs. Their Performance pedals are very good, especially for the
price, and you can get replacement springs. Microsoft did have replacement
springs, but I've been told they don't supply them anymore if the unit is
not under warranty (2nd hand information). Logitech doesn't offer
replacement parts even if the unit is under warranty. They require that you
send the product back for replacement.
In time, all springs will soften or break.
--
Slot
Tweaks & Reviews
www.slottweak.com
"Some Call Me Tim" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Thrustmaster Failure.
For the third time in 2 years the peddle spring in my Ferrari Force Feedback
Wheel has failed. I'd already had the whole wheel replaced when it was
fairly new because the button wires became severed due to poor routing.
The first two time the spring broke kindly Thrustmaster sent me replacements
but now they say they have run out. On the first two occasions I'd asked for
more than one replacement spring in case it happened again but they'd only
ever send me one at a time. If they had I would be without the use of my
wheel today. Instead they told me the following:-
"What i could possibly suggest you try, which i have done and does work like
a charm. Go to your local hardware store. You should be able to find a
stright metal rod of the same gauge, or possibly a little bit stronger in
your case. You will be able to mold it to the shape of the spring. This will
fix the issue."
It a pretty poor show that I've had exactly the same problem 3 times in two
years and get told I need to bodge a repair myself. I don't really even use
it that much and I'm quite lightweight and very sensitive and caring about
the sue of my equipment. The springs all broke in exactly the same way so it
must be a design fault, and for the company not to provide spare parts is
not very good really so it's put me off Thrustmaster for life.
So I'm left without peddles at the moment and my feet are getting twitchy to
play GTR2002. I could try the bodge fix but that's going to take time and
effort and by the looks of the spring could be quite difficult and most
probably unsuccessful and unsatisfactory. So I can either buy some separate
peddles like the Act Labs ones or get a whole new wheel and peddle set up.
Getting separate peddles would enable me to use the analogue paddles on my
Thrustmaster which would be really cool (hand clutch!). I quite fancy the
Act Labs 3 peddle unit but what do any of you guys think of it? Are there
any other alternatives? I do remember seeing a cool pressure sensitive setup
from Japan but can't remember the url.
If I go for a completely new wheel which one should I go for ? (anything but
Thrustmaster/Guillemot please!). I want one that's well made sturdy and
reliable with decent peddles and excellent FF for GPL, GTR2002 etc and from
a company that provides good support for it's products.
I don't want another costly mistake on this one so your shared experiences
opinions would most welcome.
I do miss GTR2002 and GPL and I really back to into it as soon as possible
as I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms
Some Call Me Tim
I've now resolved the matter by getting myself a Logitech MOMO (a mere
�89.99 at dare I say it PCWorld) I did think about the ACT labs peddles and
stick but the shipping alone is $77 to the UK. Might get one when I'm
feeling flush.
The Logitech seems pretty good so far but I do miss the extra buttons of the
Ferrari.
If anyone wants a Thrustmaster Ferrari FF wheel with a broken peddle they're
welcome to it for a knock down price.
Some Call Me Tim
Hey Tim
If your'e interested I've got an ACT Labs shifter & performance pedals for
sale in the UK. Both are still boxed and work perfectly, about 3 months old.
E mail me if you are interested.
Cheers
Steve
"Some Call Me Tim" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> I've now resolved the matter by getting myself a Logitech MOMO (a mere
> �89.99 at dare I say it PCWorld) I did think about the ACT labs peddlesand
> stick but the shipping alone is $77 to the UK. Might get one when I'm
> feeling flush.
>
> The Logitech seems pretty good so far but I do miss the extra buttons ofthe
> Ferrari.
>
> If anyone wants a Thrustmaster Ferrari FF wheel with a broken peddlethey're
> welcome to it for a knock down price.
>
> Some Call Me Tim
>
>
