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Old November 1st 09, 12:13 AM posted to rec.autos.simulators
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Default Need wheel with gas/brake paddles on steering wheel...where can I buy this?

VintageCarFan > wrote in
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> On Oct 29, 6:34*pm, Elmer Fudd > wrote:
>> Remco Moedt wrote:
>> >http://tinyurl.com/ygrw5lz

>>
>> > Cheers!

>>
>> > Remco

>>
>> Wow! Only $512.00!!!
>>
>> Thrustmaster used to make a wheel that had analog padddle shifters that
>> could be used as brake and gas pedals. Think it was called a GP1 and
>> was gameport and not USB.

>
> Yes, the Thrustmaster is what I have been using but the potentiometer
> that controls the gas has gone flaky and I can't figure out how to get
> in there to replace it. Anybody know where I can find instructions on
> how to do that?
>

Start by removing The rubber feet and possibly labels to find the screws
and don't *force* anything. look before you pull. There's *always* screws
hidden.

You do have a 25-30 watt soldering iron, 60/40 solder and have soldered
electronics before right?

Use a ground strap just to be sure.
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