Quote from soperhero :

After some searching, I found that the clamps on the G25 wheel will support a desk width of up to 50mm, but my desk is exactly 50mm and I'm worried that it might be marginally too thick.

Well, my new wheel arrived last night, and I'm pleased to say that it fits! I had to wind the clamps out to the full extent of their reach, and even then they were gripping the desk slightly as I pushed it on, but both the wheel and gearbox do fit my desk. Phew.

The wheel is more powerful than I could have imagined </Obe Wan>, and woke up the whole house when I used the calibration screen to test the FFB.

Anyway - just wanted to thank those of you that got out your tape measures for me, and to let you know that it was not in vain!

Thanks, Will.

Quote from LFSn00b :

Sure this could be recreatable with LFS remote, no?

I looked at Remote, but it seemed to lag about a second or two behind. Obviously, to be useful, the other view would need to be realtime.

+1 for this

I had this same idea just last night, after a couple of messy T1 incidents.

It's probably just inexperience, but I find it tricky to know if I'm safe to turn in when there's someone in my blind spot...

I look across and they're not to my side, but then turn in and get tapped on the corner and spun - is there a way to get round this, or is it just down to experience at judging the distance in mirrors?

I don't want to use a second camera angle to gain an advantage, and I'd rather not do it at all as it kinda detracts from the immersion of the sim, but I also want to make sure I don't cause incidents unneccesarily (or leave the door wide open when I needn't have)!

I found it on Play.com for £100 a day or so ago, but can't seem to find it there now! (maybe i was hallucinating?)

Other than that, the going rate seems to be between £110 and £130.

Hi everyone!
I just got my S2 license today, having played on and off for the last year or so. I've found this forum really useful, and you guys seem very helpful! Just wanted to say thanks, and keep up the good work!

So far I've only played with the mouse, I'm hoping to order a G25 soon, but I'm keen to get involved in some kind of league or something.

Due to other commitments I can probably only race an hour or two every week- but where should I look to find other people at a similar (beginner) level?

Quote from senn :

there is a simple fix anyway. 2x ratchet clamps, and a small thinner piece of wood. Mate had to do this as the only table he has is dining room, and it's way too thick. As long as the clamps are secured correctly, it's fine. Cost about $15-20AUD i think for 2 clamps and wood.

Ideal- I've got no excuse then! Thanks for your help everyone…

Quote from Krane :

They don't flex much, they're sort of "quenched"* plastic, see previous page what will happen if you try to bend them too much.

*ie, hard, not bendy, breaks if bent enough.

Ah, I won't try bending it then- I see what you mean!

Quote from Krane :

I measured mine (the faulty one) and I'd say you could fit it to a less than 52mm width table, but I don't have a calliper handy, just a random swagruler. Note that not all wheels will fit to the same table, one can and another won't, depends on manufacturing tolerances.

Brilliant- sounds like I'll probably be ok then! Do the brackets flex at all? I'm guessing if they're plastic they might flex enough to fit anyway?

Quote from MijnWraak :

NP. If you can find a g27 I'd recommend buying that over a new g25 though. It's more improved especially the wheel part itself.

I'd love one, I've read that the FFB is much smoother, but unfortunately they're three times the price!

I can get the G25 for £110, but the G27 is more like £350! I just can't justify the extra at the minute… especially as I need to get an S2 license as well!

Quote from MijnWraak :

Just measured and it SHOULD be able to fit. Might be a tight squeeze, but yeah it should be fine

Thanks - I really appreciate you taking the time to do that.

I guess I'll just have to order one and see! I suppose if all else fails I could always mount it on to some cheap wood and clamp that to the desk instead...

Thanks again.

Hi everyone! First post here, though I've been reading for some time - you seem like a really helpful bunch! Simple question, didn't think it warranted a new thread...

After some searching, I found that the clamps on the G25 wheel will support a desk width of up to 50mm, but my desk is exactly 50mm and I'm worried that it might be marginally too thick.

Would someone who owns one be kind enough to have a look and let me know if you think a G25 would fit for me (or does anyone know)?

Thanks!
Will.

EDIT - this is how close it is to the max:

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