12 replies to this topic

[scokim]

I'm shopping for a steering wheel/pedal kit for PCs.
Any suggestion / feedback would be welcome.
Thanks

[Ivan]

Try this out.
http://www.actlab.com

[Type61]

I've been using a Thomas Steering Wheel for over four years and it has been faultless. Fantastic feel on both wheel and pedals, and adaptable to any race sim I have come across. All steel construction where it counts and excellent customer support. I've had to replaced the pots after MANY hours of use, and they have made it a very easy task. These wheels aren't cheap, but you only have to buy one once, unlike the many under engineered plastic models out there. Find them here:

http://www.thomas-superwheel.com/

[dan2k]

The Logitech Formula Force GP (USB only)
The best steering wheel out there.
http://www.logitech.com

[JaqFan]

I've got what Dan2K does -- it's good in most ways, except the range is not really good. A real F1 steering wheel has a range of about 360 degrees (180 each way), while this wheel only has a range of 180 degrees -- ie, half of the real range, and only about 90 degs each way. However, because of the force feedback effect, you don't really notice that much...

Also, the gear paddles could be a bit better too...

[DangerMouse]

I've got a Microsoft FF which feels nice but a lot of people say there are better out there.

I've never had any trouble with it and the force feedback feels nice and strong.

Not bad but I don't know any differant!

[Mellon]

Make sure that the wheel fits your desk. You don't want a wheel that slides around at every corner. I've got an ActLabs Force RS and it's like glued to the desk. A friend of mine has got a Microsoft wheel and he had some problems with it, depends on your desk really.

[DangerMouse]

Desk? I've got my wheel fixed into my recently restored JPS Lotus 79.

[Alien]

The non-forcefeedback version of the microsoft wheel is pretty nice, it has everything but force feedback, and of course a better price. The clamping system is ok although you do need a desk that fits to it, or a restored lotus. The clamping system it uses to attach to the desk is really good, i´ve never had problems with it but the thing is that my desk has a drawer so the clamp couldn´t attach to the desk, i had to get a thick flat stone that was lying around, put it on top of the desk, put the PC screen on top of the stone and clamp the wheel to the stone. It worked fine from then on, cormftable. You´d have to see the wheel to understand what i´m saying

[dhc]

I have a LWFF and a TSW. I prefer the TSW by far.

http://www.thomas-superwheel.com/

[Type61]

The thought has occured to me, scokim, that you should first decide on a price range. It would make for a better apples to apples comparison. At present the range is about $50 U.S. to $1200 U.S. Pick your price point and go from there.

[scokim]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
Type61 is right - start with the budget first.
I've chosen a microsoft FF and now waiting for xmas to open it !! arghhhhhh !!

[barry_island]

my TSW hasn't let me down, all i need now is a 1970 Ferrari 312 to put it in:D