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Post by Jussi on Jul 13, 2010 21:26:04 GMT
I finally found a product cheap enough for finding out, if I should ever pay real money for a racing wheel... Yes, that's 9 Euros or 12 if you count shipping and handling, but I don't since I ordered 4 other things as well. Jussi
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Post by lcddog on Jul 13, 2010 23:01:10 GMT
I finally found a product cheap enough for finding out, if I should ever pay real money for a racing wheel... Yes, that's 9 Euros or 12 if you count shipping and handling, but I don't since I ordered 4 other things as well. Jussi sorry to tell you buddie , but that thing is going to be in pieces after 2 day's and you still would not know if youre any good with a wheel . you would need at least a week or three to learn how to handle the wheel , set it up etc... also think of it like this , if you drive a car the intuitive learning process involved will get you back up to speed and very likely faster then before quickly . with a good wheel you WILL have more control and a better smoother line then with a controller or keyboard . and having such a wheel with suction cups that will not stay in place when you make a sharp turn is simply not going to do , you will need a wheel with good clamps on it , and a solid floor piece with heavy duty pedals or forget it .
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Post by Jussi on Jul 13, 2010 23:19:17 GMT
I think suction cups will hold well on my glass table. I just hope the wheel will not break down before I find out, if I would like to invest in something made by Logitech. Jussi
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Post by TheGreenMonster (PC) on Jul 14, 2010 2:33:08 GMT
Suction cups would never hold, in fact I've never seen a wheel with suction cups until now.. Good luck with that wheel Jussi let us know how it works out? I think suction cups will hold well on my glass table. I just hope the wheel will not break down before I find out, if I would like to invest in something made by Logitech. Jussi
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Post by Jussi on Jul 14, 2010 17:43:33 GMT
FYI, suction cups are amazing. We have some accessory selfs in shower and by the sink that are just attached to wall with only suction cups and even though they're full of stuff, they hardly ever fall. Some do maybe once a year, but it's really that rare. On smooth surface like glass those cups on the wheel should work well, unless they are similar quality as the cooler fans on all ASUS made video cards. Jussi PS. My wife is a afraid that once we get a taste of the wheel, we may have to invest in something better.
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Post by Bandit (PC/PS3/4) on Jul 14, 2010 17:50:37 GMT
Once one has tasted force feedback, one will never want to go back Though, for 9 euro's, the old fashing spring will certainly be in place Have fun, Bandit
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Post by Jussi on Jul 19, 2010 19:15:46 GMT
I got the wheel today. Haven't had time to try it yet, though. It does really look like something that costs 9 Euros, plasticy and toy like (compared to Logitech ones). I'll let you know if it works, once I've tried it. Jussi
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Post by Grnkjr0 on Jul 19, 2010 19:28:41 GMT
Well if you got a dog at least it can have something to play with Poul
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Post by Jussi on Jul 19, 2010 19:48:37 GMT
We have 3 cats. Jussi
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Post by Grnkjr0 on Jul 19, 2010 19:56:06 GMT
Yeah I remember Jussi - and they sure seem to have a nice time with you and your wife.
Poul
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Post by lcddog on Jul 20, 2010 8:11:47 GMT
so ............... did you have time to try out that thing yet ? those suction cups might work for a while on a glass surface sure . i hope for youre sake it does
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Post by Jussi on Jul 20, 2010 19:37:00 GMT
Yeah, I did. The suction cups held so well, I had hard time getting the wheel off the table after I was finished. The wheel seemed to work on both the games I tried it with so far (Nascar 07 and GT4). I loved the pedals, for being able to apply gas and brakes seamlessly, but steering was a bit hard. I think it may take some time getting used to. Also my neck and shoulders could not take more than an hour or two of practice. Jussi
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Post by lcddog on Jul 20, 2010 20:30:33 GMT
adjusting the degree of rotation and deadzone etc. will help you greatly with that. also youre stance of sitting is a concern to be thinking about , you need a relaxed sitting position with youre arm's stretched out
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