Quote from Bmxtwins :

Gtx670, hope your using it for more than just lfs

That was the plan but it's faulty.

No... LFS manages on my 6 year old piece of poo poo. But I was keen to have a go at other sims. LFS has got awesome physics for sure, but I just realized that something as simple as fake sound kinda ruins the experience. (that's comparing LFS to GTR 2 for example.)

Thanks man, I bought the wheel last week and it arrived yesterday.

Unfortunately I have not had a good chance to use it as I also bought an Asus gtx 670 card.

But quite frankly I believe it is f...... so I will be returning it. Ancient card is back in, so hopefully I will be able to give it a go now...

Quote from dawesdust_12 :

I can measure mine when I get home this evening.

Found this photo. Pretty good for dimensions:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/custo ... ges_0?ie=UTF8&index=0

Seems as though the maximum I could get is two inches of clearance, which is 5.08cm.

The thickness of my table at the edge (due to that ........ frame) is 6cm precisely. So basically it wouldn't fit. Yippii.

Last edited by Electric Eye, Tue 1 Oct 2013, 16:03.

Could someone measure and tell me what's clearance distance? (that is, how thick can a table be for the wheel to attach to) ?

Thanks for everyone's input by the way

thisnameistaken, what do you think about your wheel besides the clutch issue? Do you agree with all the faults that MattsterGT pointed out?

It wouldn't be good if the distance on g27 was also 50mm as I wouldn't cut the table, nor the wheel.

Quote from thisnameistaken :

The part of the Logitech desk clamp that points up and makes it a U-shape, can be removed. Those bits just clip on. Pop them off and you've got an L shape.

Hope that makes sense and answers your question. I can't really tell which part of the installation you're worried about.

Aha, yes that's the part I am worried about. I suppose if it made an L shape that would be fine.

Can you measure or tell me if the clamp could handle a thickness of 6cm?

Having had a look on ebay it appears as the price difference between 2nd hand and new isn't that great.. So I think I will just get one...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Logi ... s&hash=item3a854008cc

Thank you for the in-depth reply. And yes the dimensions were in milimeters.

Money isn't really a concern I just like to get money's worth for what I pay. Which also includes the consideration whether I can justify a (relatively) high end product if I will only be using it for pleasure when I feel like it.



In reference to my table I am just a little bit worried if the wheel will fix well to my table due to that odd frame bit.

As shown in the picture is it ok to NOT have the wheel pressing right against the edge of the table in order to ensure the legs are sitting on the frame? And if so can the legs span a gap of 6cm?

As if it not ok, I am afraid I'd have something like the bottom picture happen which wouldn't work.

Hey guys...

I have found myself having too much spare time and thought that after all the years of ocasionally playing LFS (which detoriated over the years) it would now be the time to get a steering wheel.

First issue is: will it fit on my desk?

Basically the tabletop sits on a steel frame, so I am not sure if a wheel (either specific brand/model or in general) could be fitted?

Secondly... I would believe that G25/27 would be the best ones to go for. But as I am not planning on being too hardcore I'm not sure if I could justify to myself paying a couple hundred just to use it every other evening.

Main questions concerning those two are:
Do people actually use the clutch when playing or no? And I think in the past I have read that people praise it for its 360 degree turn. But do sports cars actually go that far (rather than 90-180)?

How would a GT Force compare to them? Or any other steering wheel in the 100 pounds range.

What about buying second hand. Recomended, or quite risky as you might not be able to tell how much it has been used.

Now most importantly. What other simulators are there? I do enjoy and love LFS but now whenever I check the server list it's a sad sight...

Thanks guys!

Ehm, this is my table dimensions:

The top part is the table top and the square under it is a metal tube supporting it.

Would the wheels have problem clamping onto that or not a problem at all? (since it's not a straight table top)... (great explanation, I know)

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1083/tabledims.jpg

Has anyone actually got the carrera wheel here?

Quote from Bose321 :

That should be a fine choice.

There's the DFGT which is around 100 euro here, and there's the Thrustmaster F430 wheel for around 85 euro.

Quality-wise they don't quite match up to the Fanatec IMO, especially the F430 wheel.

Also the Fanatec is the only wheel in these 3 that has a Clutch pedal (which is quite important IMO).

That Fanatec carrera wheel seems nice... I didn't even notice at first that it had a clutch and 6+1.

In terms of quality and such is it a good buy or not? Appears as it'd cost about 83 sterling pounds which isn't that much. Could be a wee treat for xmass/bday

Last edited by Electric Eye, Mon 19 Dec 2011, 03:55.

Mhh... seems as though most of them are quite expensive. I'm busy a lot so I don't think there would be much point in investing a lot of money into something which I'm not entirely guaranteed I'd use a lot/too often.

More for fun kind of thing.

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/ ... d413077ab561446a936649829 This seems to be a cheaper one. What other cheaper options are there?

Hey there... it's been ages since I've played LFS. Bought license and never even turned it on

Ehm, what are the typical steering wheels that people go for?

Could anyone list a few examples in different budgets? And maybe a few pros and cons.

Nicely said Ferrero Rocher, I do the same thing really... Regularly check the forum with the slightest hope of seeing a notification about the update...

Not trying to start another pointless flame war, I ain't got any experience in programming or idea how long things take, but does it actually take 2 years to get something done...?

2 year delay after being announced isn't particularly professional

Quote from Chrisuu01 :

You Sure?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen#Climate

If I ever got a bike I would definitely invest decent money into protective gear and wear it at all times, but just curious to know what it is like to ride in it. As if I was going to commute from work/uni/home it wouldn't be too good if got out of it all stinking like a pile of ....

What is the weather like where you live?

Do you get too hot/sweaty when you wear all the protective clothing and stuff? Any comments concerning all that.

Quote from danowat :

Doesn't matter how visible you are.

I got knocked off a bright yellow Triumph Daytona, in broad daylight, on a town high street

Maybe the daytona blinded him , how bad/painful is it to fall off the bike? With the weight of the bike probably falling on your leg... (I am aware that it all depends on specific situation and what you hit... but generally)

Quote from Forbin :

You'd be surprised.

My state is the most densely populated in the US, with some notoriously poor drivers. When I started riding at age 18 on my little 250, my dad gave me some advice:

"The cars are out there to kill you. Ride accordingly."

This holds true anywhere, too, not just New Jersey.

Yeh not the first time I hear something along those lines... riding like you're invisible to others... and how did you enjoy it, or didn't you?

Heh, yellow bike, white helmet, sure like hell they'd notice that

Hello there, haven't posted in ages as been busy with uni work and job... But I thought I could possibly get some advice or general wisdom (if anyone feels like it) concerning biking here in UK, or Scotland more specifically.

About myself: 18 years old, 185cm (6'1") and 70kg... in case anyone asks.

I had the thought of getting a motorbike for quite a few years now, just never really got to it due to various reasons, but as now I have some money and income I guess it would be possible.

My main concern is safety - more in the sense of how other drivers treat motorcyclists, do they ignore them, don't see them at all? Women in range rovers look particularly scary.

Secondly the weather (sort of interlinks with the first concern). As we know weather here in Scotland ain't the greatest... a lot of rain and generally miserable conditions. Is riding in such conditions enjoyable at all? Dangerous?

Is getting a motorbike a very stupid idea or not necessary? I am a careful person and tend to consider everything, just somehow always fancied a motorbike - plus all the benefits concerning parking, maintenance costs, fuel economy... etc

That's all I can remember that I wanted to ask, I might add a few more questions later... Please feel free to ask and comment (apart from nasty comments )

Thanks

If only everyone was german

I've been quiet for years (literally) but this is taking the piss lol

Keep on racing!

Wooo! Cameron is the PM ) Happy

I like http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ lol

Quote from superstix :

Ok, what is the big white object in the centre of the screen?

It's a shopping trolley, duh

Quote from superstix :

That is the carpark in Blackwood and it is BL3.

Lies, I can't see any cars parked in it!