PC Steering wheels

CryBaby · 11-Dec-2005, 18:25

Thinking of getting one but dont want to spend more than £50 really. Thrustmaster were recommended to me but no clue what to get. Have seen this "Enzo" replica at what looks a steal price here:

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/PCehcuj...-wheel#prodimg

I want a good weighty feel - not too bothered about force feedback as my budget may preclude it anyway. I also want break/accelerate as wheel buttons for when I cba to set up the pedals.

Any ideas?

Neutron · 11-Dec-2005, 18:39

Logitech Momo Force Feed Back.

Best price I can find is £66 - really you can't go wrong with this wheel. For the extra few quid it makes immense sense. I'm sure you'll get some other recomendations, but the mom is all I've used for the last 2-3 years. It's never going to break, and is very tactile. You run the risk, buy spending less initially, on getting a wheel that feels cheap and nasty and won't stand up to the abuse.

I have the slightly older model in red, but it doesn't have the gear shift stick. Owning this wheel will make you wear a crash helmet and buy a ricardo racing seat to sit in!!

http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/games/g...133320/details

You can read some reviews for a number of wheels here:

http://nascar.about.com/cs/pcsimulat...wheeltop_4.htm

CryBaby · 11-Dec-2005, 18:42

Also want paddle shift gears on the wheel - i think most come with that dont they?

Neutron · 11-Dec-2005, 18:43

Yes the logitech has paddles and the gear stick.

CryBaby · 11-Dec-2005, 18:43

Posted that before i refreshed and read your reply Neutron

I think I would need a more arcade style - paddle shift also stands as I cba to use a gearstick

CryBaby · 11-Dec-2005, 18:44

Grrr posted AGAIN without refreshing and reading that reply to my reply

Neutron · 11-Dec-2005, 18:45

hehe, I'm too on the ball atm, it's my fault!

CryBaby · 11-Dec-2005, 18:46

Ok but £30 for the Enzo force feedback wheel has got to be a bargain right?

Neutron · 11-Dec-2005, 18:59

Yeah, had a scout round on some of the reviews. Generally says it's a good wheel for the casual racer. A little fragile feeling compared to some others, the pedal board can shift around a little too easily and if you turn the wheel too quickly you might hear a little grinding as it skips some gears. But for £30 smackers it's a good price.

Neutron · 11-Dec-2005, 19:03

Be careful, some of the thrustmaster stuff supports both PC and PS2. Force feedback only works for the PS2, nt sure if this wheel falls into that category.

Nor · 11-Dec-2005, 19:11

I've never been fond of force feedback on my wheels. Always switched it off when playing GPL, found it hindered me.

That wheel seems decent enough. Momo is by all accounts very good though. Depends how much you want to spend. If you're not a big racing game fan then it's probably a fair decision to go for the cheap and cheerful option.

CryBaby · 11-Dec-2005, 19:30

Aye I am no huge racing fan - plan to thrash about in NFS:MW and enter the GPL league thingy here if I can get the game.

For the likes of me I just think the momo is perhaps wasted - especially for double the price.

Neutron · 11-Dec-2005, 19:40

You're probably right CB. A wheel will make the world of difference to any driving sim full stop, the rest is mere window dressing

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CryBaby · 14-Dec-2005, 18:20

Well really annoyingly the link I posted has sold out and gone

KNEW I should have bought it on the spot....

Now looking for inspiration for under £50 again....

Nor · 14-Dec-2005, 18:24

Did the same thing with that Dell LCD.

Neutron · 14-Dec-2005, 18:43

Logitech Formula Force EX

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...B/EN,crid=2215

Price Range: £36.00 - £43.00

CryBaby · 14-Dec-2005, 22:04

Doesn't look like it gas paddle gears or easy reach buttons for accelerate/brake

Neutron · 14-Dec-2005, 22:16

sorry I'm sure I read it did, this one definetly does and it's about £40.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=5026

Homer-Simpson · 14-Dec-2005, 22:52

I have a MS Force feedback one if you want it - the box it came in is pretty knackered but everything works fine

CryBaby · 15-Dec-2005, 21:06

Which model Homer?

Homer-Simpson · 16-Dec-2005, 07:19

Good question

I will have to take a look

=Lazarus= · 16-Dec-2005, 08:35

http://www.abyteapart.com/articles/formula_force/

funkeh · 16-Dec-2005, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Lazarus=

http://www.abyteapart.com/articles/formula_force/

lol ya mofo pimp

=Lazarus= · 16-Dec-2005, 10:04

i prefer to look on it as a service to my fellow forum goers to provide an unbiased opinion on a query raised by a single individual.

You on the other hand.....

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funkeh · 16-Dec-2005, 10:24

licky licky

CryBaby · 18-Dec-2005, 12:56

Well I have ordered a nearly new Logitech® Formula™ Force GP wheel from ebay - lord knows when it will show up but it was cheap so worth a punt

Chef_uk · 02-Sep-2012, 00:07

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/logitec...qwipw&istBid=t

Q-Target · 02-Sep-2012, 07:28

It took you seven years to find that? You win at the internet.

Q-Target · 02-Sep-2012, 07:30

Oh and the PTG link in your sig has one too many http prefixes.

Chef_uk · 20-Sep-2012, 19:37

Just saw this

Editing link now. I'm a noob.

11-Dec-2005, 18:25	#1
CryBaby spam isn't just for eating Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,221	PC Steering wheels Thinking of getting one but dont want to spend more than £50 really. Thrustmaster were recommended to me but no clue what to get. Have seen this "Enzo" replica at what looks a steal price here: http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/PCehcuj...-wheel#prodimg I want a good weighty feel - not too bothered about force feedback as my budget may preclude it anyway. I also want break/accelerate as wheel buttons for when I cba to set up the pedals. Any ideas? __________________ Lacking Inspiration Since 1973

11-Dec-2005, 18:39	#2
Neutron MILF Molester Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Up your mothers chuff Posts: 9,664	Logitech Momo Force Feed Back. Best price I can find is £66 - really you can't go wrong with this wheel. For the extra few quid it makes immense sense. I'm sure you'll get some other recomendations, but the mom is all I've used for the last 2-3 years. It's never going to break, and is very tactile. You run the risk, buy spending less initially, on getting a wheel that feels cheap and nasty and won't stand up to the abuse. I have the slightly older model in red, but it doesn't have the gear shift stick. Owning this wheel will make you wear a crash helmet and buy a ricardo racing seat to sit in!! http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/games/g...133320/details You can read some reviews for a number of wheels here: http://nascar.about.com/cs/pcsimulat...wheeltop_4.htm Last edited by Neutron; 11-Dec-2005 at 18:42.

11-Dec-2005, 18:42	#3
CryBaby spam isn't just for eating Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,221	Also want paddle shift gears on the wheel - i think most come with that dont they? __________________ Lacking Inspiration Since 1973

11-Dec-2005, 18:43	#5
CryBaby spam isn't just for eating Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,221	Posted that before i refreshed and read your reply Neutron I think I would need a more arcade style - paddle shift also stands as I cba to use a gearstick __________________ Lacking Inspiration Since 1973

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11-Dec-2005, 18:45	#7
Neutron MILF Molester Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Up your mothers chuff Posts: 9,664	hehe, I'm too on the ball atm, it's my fault!

11-Dec-2005, 18:46	#8
CryBaby spam isn't just for eating Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,221	Ok but £30 for the Enzo force feedback wheel has got to be a bargain right? __________________ Lacking Inspiration Since 1973

11-Dec-2005, 18:59	#9
Neutron MILF Molester Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Up your mothers chuff Posts: 9,664	Yeah, had a scout round on some of the reviews. Generally says it's a good wheel for the casual racer. A little fragile feeling compared to some others, the pedal board can shift around a little too easily and if you turn the wheel too quickly you might hear a little grinding as it skips some gears. But for £30 smackers it's a good price.

11-Dec-2005, 19:03	#10
Neutron MILF Molester Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Up your mothers chuff Posts: 9,664	Be careful, some of the thrustmaster stuff supports both PC and PS2. Force feedback only works for the PS2, nt sure if this wheel falls into that category.

11-Dec-2005, 19:11	#11
Nor post haste Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,326	I've never been fond of force feedback on my wheels. Always switched it off when playing GPL, found it hindered me. That wheel seems decent enough. Momo is by all accounts very good though. Depends how much you want to spend. If you're not a big racing game fan then it's probably a fair decision to go for the cheap and cheerful option. __________________ www.forzamotorsport3.co.uk

11-Dec-2005, 19:30	#12
CryBaby spam isn't just for eating Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,221	Aye I am no huge racing fan - plan to thrash about in NFS:MW and enter the GPL league thingy here if I can get the game. For the likes of me I just think the momo is perhaps wasted - especially for double the price. __________________ Lacking Inspiration Since 1973

11-Dec-2005, 19:40	#13
Neutron MILF Molester Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Up your mothers chuff Posts: 9,664	You're probably right CB. A wheel will make the world of difference to any driving sim full stop, the rest is mere window dressing .

14-Dec-2005, 18:20	#14
CryBaby spam isn't just for eating Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,221	Well really annoyingly the link I posted has sold out and gone KNEW I should have bought it on the spot.... Now looking for inspiration for under £50 again.... __________________ Lacking Inspiration Since 1973

14-Dec-2005, 18:24	#15
Nor post haste Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,326	Did the same thing with that Dell LCD. __________________ www.forzamotorsport3.co.uk

14-Dec-2005, 18:43	#16
Neutron MILF Molester Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Up your mothers chuff Posts: 9,664	Logitech Formula Force EX http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...B/EN,crid=2215 Price Range: £36.00 - £43.00

14-Dec-2005, 22:04	#17
CryBaby spam isn't just for eating Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,221	Doesn't look like it gas paddle gears or easy reach buttons for accelerate/brake __________________ Lacking Inspiration Since 1973

14-Dec-2005, 22:16	#18
Neutron MILF Molester Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Up your mothers chuff Posts: 9,664	sorry I'm sure I read it did, this one definetly does and it's about £40. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=5026

14-Dec-2005, 22:52	#19
Homer-Simpson reads your posts Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,686	I have a MS Force feedback one if you want it - the box it came in is pretty knackered but everything works fine

15-Dec-2005, 21:06	#20
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16-Dec-2005, 07:19	#21
Homer-Simpson reads your posts Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,686	Good question I will have to take a look

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