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Subject: Re: Steering wheels what do you think??
From: netlarry@xhisx.com (Larry)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 17:02:30 -0500
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It sure is cheap...

I opened one up at Best Buy, and could not believe they were attempting
to charge $199 (same as the MSFFW) for it.

One look at the ratchet teeth on the pedals was enough for me.

It's tagline is that it uses the Microsoft FF system.  Why not get the
MS and have a well built wheel at the same time, at the same price!

-Larry

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Rob Berryhill <racefan@austin.rr.com> wrote:

> Looks like a TOTAL piece of junk.  I am *REALLY* disappointed in this
> wheel as I own a Saitek X36 throttle/joystick combo and thought that this
> would be a quality piece of equipment.  It feels *very* cheaply made and
> the design is reminiscent of a Fisher-Price toy for your kids.  It was
> poorly designed and thought out and I am totally distraught over it, but
> I am now a happy MS Sidewinder FF wheel owner instead.
