Replacement MOMO pots

I have a friend with a year old MOMO wheel and it needs to have the steering pot replaced. Has anyone found a replacement for these yet? -- Slot Tweaks & Reviews www.slottweak.com

"GTX_SlotCar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b19n3t$10h6gu$[email hidden]... > I have a friend with a year old MOMO wheel and it needs to have thesteering > pot replaced. Has anyone found a replacement for these yet? > No, they are specally made for Logitech, so you have to get them throug them. I've asked them before if it was possible to buy a small lot of these pot's and I've just sendt them a new email today. Jone.

Let us know the results if ya can. Thanks! "Jone Tytlandsvik" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b19p6s$10ebv4$[email hidden]...

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> > "GTX_SlotCar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:b19n3t$10h6gu$[email hidden]... > > I have a friend with a year old MOMO wheel and it needs to have the > steering > > pot replaced. Has anyone found a replacement for these yet? > > > > No, they are specally made for Logitech, so you have to get them throug > them. > I've asked them before if it was possible to buy a small lot of these

pot's > and I've just sendt them a new email today. > > Jone. > > >

"GTX_SlotCar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b19n3t$10h6gu$[email hidden]... > I have a friend with a year old MOMO wheel and it needs to have thesteering > pot replaced. Has anyone found a replacement for these yet? As suggested in another post - you'd have to ask Logi. Gameport wheels were easy - you could buy a better rate pot from your electronics store, and just recalibrate in the game... I think with the extra electronics in the usb and serial wheels there is little hope of that. I'm just surprised you would need a new pot after only one year - unless the wheel was in a very bad environment or was abused. I have a 5yo original formula force and it has only ever needed a light spray with contact cleaner every 12 months. And it gets a lot of use. Maybe get your friend to try cleaning it first - dust and grime can cause bad readings and jumps as bad as a dead pot. Perhaps this is just another in the un-ending cycle of new stuff never being as tough as old stuff. (drive a Datsun and you'll see what I mean). iksteh

"iksteh" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:3e38dd08$[email hidden]... > As suggested in another post - you'd have to ask Logi. > Gameport wheels were easy - you could buy a better rate > pot from your electronics store, and just recalibrate in > the game... I think with the extra electronics in the usb > and serial wheels there is little hope of that. I think there is some hope. I know other people have replaced the steering pot on the momo, and I use MS Pedals on my momo wheel. They do not output the exact same range as the momo pedals, but the wheel seems to calibrate automatically. I have no idea how it's able to do that though. The steering pot is probably easier to replace than the pedal pots, because it's a common rotation angle, and you calibrate it in the profiler. The pedals use a pot with very narrow rotation angle, and the wheel might not be able to autocalibrate if you put in a pot with a wider rotation angle. -- Jone Tytlandsvik http://tytlandsvik.no/momo

> I think there is some hope. I know other people have replaced the steering > pot on the momo I wish I new who these other people are and how what they came up with. A quick look at the FAQ on the Logi site says that replacement parts, including potentiometers, are not available separately. Of course, they'll still service it if it's not under warranty, but it costs more than buying a new wheel. For those who have broken wires and want to know how to reconnect them, the site says they can't give out that information as it's a 'trade secret'. I thought someone on here, bragging about Logi service, mentioned a forum on their site. I looked, but couldn't fine one. Is there a Logi wheel forum somewhere that anyone knows about? -- Slot Tweaks & Reviews www.slottweak.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/2003

Check eRacer Garage, might find something there. Seatec "GTX_SlotCar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b1bifi$118l15$[email hidden]... > > I think there is some hope. I know other people have replaced thesteering > > pot on the momo > > I wish I new who these other people are and how what they came up with. A > quick look at the FAQ on the Logi site says that replacement parts, > including potentiometers, are not available separately. Of course, they'll > still service it if it's not under warranty, but it costs more than buyinga > new wheel. For those who have broken wires and want to know how toreconnect > them, the site says they can't give out that information as it's a 'trade > secret'. > I thought someone on here, bragging about Logi service, mentioned a forumon

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> their site. I looked, but couldn't fine one. Is there a Logi wheel forum > somewhere that anyone knows about? > > > -- > Slot > > Tweaks & Reviews > www.slottweak.com > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/2003 > >

You just reminded me why I don't want to buy another Logitech product. Scratch that $69 Momo I was going to buy... I think I'll take the new Momo (Leather) that's been new-in-the-box for a year now and use it until it breaks, then toss it away and buy a new MSFFW. Or I'll buy a new MSFFW when the next rebate comes along. They have already dropped in price to $99 retail. My current MSFFW is just starting to get a little rough around the edges after several years of hard use, but it still has a lot of life left in it. Larry "GTX_SlotCar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b1bifi$118l15$[email hidden]... > > I think there is some hope. I know other people have replaced thesteering > > pot on the momo > > I wish I new who these other people are and how what they came up with. A > quick look at the FAQ on the Logi site says that replacement parts, > including potentiometers, are not available separately. Of course, they'll > still service it if it's not under warranty, but it costs more than buyinga > new wheel. For those who have broken wires and want to know how toreconnect > them, the site says they can't give out that information as it's a 'trade > secret'. > I thought someone on here, bragging about Logi service, mentioned a forumon

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> their site. I looked, but couldn't fine one. Is there a Logi wheel forum > somewhere that anyone knows about? > > > -- > Slot > > Tweaks & Reviews > www.slottweak.com > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/2003 > >

http://www.wingmanteam.com/ "GTX_SlotCar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b1bifi$118l15$[email hidden]... > > I think there is some hope. I know other people have replaced thesteering > > pot on the momo > > I wish I new who these other people are and how what they came up with. A > quick look at the FAQ on the Logi site says that replacement parts, > including potentiometers, are not available separately. Of course, they'll > still service it if it's not under warranty, but it costs more than buyinga > new wheel. For those who have broken wires and want to know how toreconnect > them, the site says they can't give out that information as it's a 'trade > secret'. > I thought someone on here, bragging about Logi service, mentioned a forumon

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> their site. I looked, but couldn't fine one. Is there a Logi wheel forum > somewhere that anyone knows about? > > > -- > Slot > > Tweaks & Reviews > www.slottweak.com > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/2003 > >

"Adam" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:kWZZ9.6764$[email hidden]... > Let us know the results if ya can. Thanks! > Some.... http://www.wingmanteam.com/discus/messages/4/1701.html

Thanks, that's the one. I know I'd be *more* interested in getting one of these wheels myself - if replacement pots were available. -- Slot Tweaks & Reviews www.slottweak.com "Schooner" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:_Fe_9.249126$[email hidden]... > http://www.wingmanteam.com/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/2003

"GTX_SlotCar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b1bifi$118l15$[email hidden]... > > I think there is some hope. I know other people have replaced thesteering > > pot on the momo > > I wish I new who these other people are and how what they came up with. A > quick look at the FAQ on the Logi site says that replacement parts, > including potentiometers, are not available separately. Of course, they'll > still service it if it's not under warranty, but it costs more than buyinga > new wheel. For those who have broken wires and want to know how toreconnect > them, the site says they can't give out that information as it's a 'trade > secret'. > I thought someone on here, bragging about Logi service, mentioned a forumon

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> their site. I looked, but couldn't fine one. Is there a Logi wheel forum > somewhere that anyone knows about? > > > -- > Slot > > Tweaks & Reviews > www.slottweak.com

Hi guys, I originated the thread on the Wingman bulletin board about replacement pots for the Momo, I never did follow up, as my pedal pot has been fine since doing a little cleaning, but some of you may be interested in this website, http://www.ctscorp.com/electro/295pot.htm it's of a technical spec for a pot that looks exactly like the pedal pot, same dimensions, shape, terminals, etc. I never did investigate the possibility of obtaining any as, well, I'm lazy. BUT, if anyone does feel inclined to purchase a quantity, I'd guarantee the sale of at least 2 for me. I've never seen the steering pot, but if it was the same, I'd buy 3. Ed

"Ed White" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:B1i_9.458530$[email hidden]...

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> Hi guys, I originated the thread on the Wingman bulletin board about > replacement pots for the Momo, I never did follow up, as my pedal pot has > been fine since doing a little cleaning, but some of you may be interested > in this website, http://www.ctscorp.com/electro/295pot.htm it's of a > technical spec for a pot that looks exactly like the pedal pot, same > dimensions, shape, terminals, etc. I never did investigate the possibility > of obtaining any as, well, I'm lazy. BUT, if anyone does feel inclined to > purchase a quantity, I'd guarantee the sale of at least 2 for me. I've

never > seen the steering pot, but if it was the same, I'd buy 3. > Ed > It is a special version of that pot. It's slightly different mechanically, and it has an effective rotation angle of only 30 degrees, not 50 like the standard pot. The steering pot is a special version of this one: http://www.ctscorp.com/electro/251pot.htm 290 degree effective rotation. The standard ones range from 38 to 110 degrees. The 295 standard pot could perhaps be used. It depends how well the wheel will autocalibrate that axis, and if you can calibrate ingame if you don't get a full range from the pot. But, hang on. I think we will have replacement pot's in a short while. Jone.

Hi Jone, On what are you baseing the assumption that we will have replacement pots shortly. Do you have some info on this from Logitech? "Jone Tytlandsvik" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b1cc9e$11rimm$[email hidden]... > > "Ed White" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:B1i_9.458530$[email hidden]... > > Hi guys, I originated the thread on the Wingman bulletin board about > > replacement pots for the Momo, I never did follow up, as my pedal pothas > > been fine since doing a little cleaning, but some of you may beinterested > > in this website, http://www.ctscorp.com/electro/295pot.htm it's of a > > technical spec for a pot that looks exactly like the pedal pot, same > > dimensions, shape, terminals, etc. I never did investigate thepossibility > > of obtaining any as, well, I'm lazy. BUT, if anyone does feel inclinedto

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> > purchase a quantity, I'd guarantee the sale of at least 2 for me. I've > never > > seen the steering pot, but if it was the same, I'd buy 3. > > Ed > > > > It is a special version of that pot. It's slightly different mechanically, > and it has an effective rotation angle of only 30 degrees, not 50 like the > standard pot. > The steering pot is a special version of this one: > http://www.ctscorp.com/electro/251pot.htm > 290 degree effective rotation. The standard ones range from 38 to 110 > degrees. > The 295 standard pot could perhaps be used. It depends how well the wheel > will autocalibrate that axis, and if you can calibrate ingame if you don't > get a full range from the pot. > But, hang on. I think we will have replacement pot's in a short while. > > Jone. > >

That's what it really boils down to. Logitech isn't supporting it's customers. IMHO that means that they don't deserve my money. Larry "GTX_SlotCar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b1c3ds$11l14h$[email hidden]...

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> Thanks, that's the one. > I know I'd be *more* interested in getting one of these wheels myself - if > replacement pots were available. > > > -- > Slot > > Tweaks & Reviews > www.slottweak.com > > > "Schooner" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:_Fe_9.249126$[email hidden]... > > http://www.wingmanteam.com/ > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/2003 > > >

"Russell Spearing" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:b1e4h4$5ep$[email hidden]... > Hi Jone, > > On what are you baseing the assumption that we will have replacement pots > shortly. Do you have some info on this from Logitech? > I base it on this post: http://www.wingmanteam.com/discus/messages/4/1701.html I also have other indications, but I cannot reveil my sources of information. lol :) Jone

I base it on this post: http://www.wingmanteam.com/discus/messages/4/1701.html I also have other indications, but I cannot reveil my sources of information. lol :) Jone

The new MOMO Racing wheel doesn't use a pot anymore (it is optical). No more pot problems :) I think all future Logitech wheels will be optical as well. "Schooner" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<_Fe_9.249126$[email hidden]>...

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> http://www.wingmanteam.com/ > > "GTX_SlotCar" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:b1bifi$118l15$[email hidden]... > > > I think there is some hope. I know other people have replaced the > steering > > > pot on the momo > > > > I wish I new who these other people are and how what they came up with. A > > quick look at the FAQ on the Logi site says that replacement parts, > > including potentiometers, are not available separately. Of course, they'll > > still service it if it's not under warranty, but it costs more than buying > a > > new wheel. For those who have broken wires and want to know how to > reconnect > > them, the site says they can't give out that information as it's a 'trade > > secret'. > > I thought someone on here, bragging about Logi service, mentioned a forum > on > > their site. I looked, but couldn't fine one. Is there a Logi wheel forum > > somewhere that anyone knows about? > > > > > > -- > > Slot > > > > Tweaks & Reviews > > www.slottweak.com > > > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/2003 > > > >