Xbox 360 racing wheel

i_am_mustang_ma · 02-04-2008, 11:50 AM

great idea monkey

mine is due wednesday, and i can't wait
i have forza 2 also in the mail due wed
wednesday night will be fun

my plan is to do a drunk driving day, where me and a couple friends drink and play racing games. we're not retarded, just video games. can't wait to see how poorly we do lol

**Eddiedundidit** · 02-04-2008, 11:57 AM

you guys do know there is a recall on them right?

**highfloydelity** · 02-04-2008, 12:14 PM

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you guys do know there is a recall on them right?

The ones they ordered should be ok, no? AFAIK, it was just the DC adapter that was the culprit and that should have been replaced in these.

*Also* Looking at Buy.com it says this under the description:

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NOTE: This is the newer, updated version of the Wireless Racing Wheel, which does NOT have the Wheel chassis hazard.

I don't know which other "hazard" there could be but I think these are ok.

**Eddiedundidit** · 02-04-2008, 12:17 PM

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The ones they ordered should be ok, no? AFAIK, it was just the DC adapter that was the culprit and that should have been replaced in these.

um... DC Adapter? Think they said that was the problem.. until i recently got an empty box delivered to my house... and picture instructions to put the wheel in the box. (no dc adapter, no plug, no bottom base.)

but these might be newer/fixed ones.. so just giving you guys the heads up either way

**highfloydelity** · 02-04-2008, 12:27 PM

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um... DC Adapter? Think they said that was the problem.. until i recently got an empty box delivered to my house... and picture instructions to put the wheel in the box. (no dc adapter, no plug, no bottom base.)

but these might be newer/fixed ones.. so just giving you guys the heads up either way

huh... I guess it was the unit after all. I just remember them saying you could use the wheel on battery power and you'd be fine, but, then you wouldn't get force feedback.

**Eddiedundidit** · 02-04-2008, 12:34 PM

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huh... I guess it was the unit after all. I just remember them saying you could use the wheel on battery power and you'd be fine, but, then you wouldn't get force feedback.

exactly what i thought! I got soo confused when the box came.. first thought maybe something i ordered online and forgot about. but no.. just an empty box.

I'll scan the paper they sent me tomorrow when i have it in my hands.

**monkeybiz** · 02-04-2008, 03:18 PM

As mentioned before, it clearly says this is the new model without the recall issue, no worries. Since anything goes how about adding a chair to this thing. I wonder how those rocker chairs would go with this? Reason I ask is Target has them 75% off now here http://forums.slickdeals.net/show...3&t=734811
I already have the $99 compact massager recliner from Walmart so I'm already set to FF my ass off. I highly recommend that deal if you can still find it or have them ship site to store. I can't wait for Wednes shipment of the wheel and NFScarbon. I have a nice yamaha surround and a Sammy 32" so this will rock the place. Not bad for a 54yo heh, this is my time machine, I'll never grow up. I was wondering how good that new Nascar game is, I might buy it if it's on sale.

doobiesnackss · 02-04-2008, 03:22 PM

I already received the one from buy.com.... it is the newer version that has the power cable fixed. All the wheels packaged with the Forza 2 demo are the newer versions that are fixed.

i LOVE the racing wheel now that im getting used to the force feedback. Burnout paradise is so much more fun with it

does anyone know how to do character mapping? I didnt see any options to do it in burnout paradise.

**highfloydelity** · 02-05-2008, 09:14 AM

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does anyone know how to do character mapping? I didnt see any options to do it in burnout paradise.

Character mapping meaning what, exactly?

doobiesnackss · 02-05-2008, 12:45 PM

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Character mapping meaning what, exactly?

as in... I want to change the two paddles into different buttons. By default, they are LB and RB in Burnout Paradise. However, I would like to change them to X and A, because its kind of hard to press the current X and A buttons while using the wheel.

**monkeybiz** · 02-06-2008, 12:24 PM

omg, I just got mine off the Fedex, I'm so excited. BTW this is back in stock at Amazon for ,$80 3-5 day shipping. PGR and Forza here I come!
I'm stalling for a good deal on DIRT and Burnout Pardise.

**Eddiedundidit** · 02-06-2008, 12:25 PM

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omg, I just got mine off the Fedex, I'm so excited. BTW this is back in stock at Amazon for ,$80 3-5 day shipping. PGR and Forza here I come!
I'm stalling for a good deal on DIRT and Burnout Pardise.

save your money, only get burnout paradise

**monkeybiz** · 02-06-2008, 02:21 PM

To each his own, I heard TDU was a blast just cruising around enjoying the scenery. I'm more of a casual gamer and mostly solo so Multiplayer isn't critical in DIRT either. And TDU just added some content btw:
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008...mited-dlc/
Maybe I'l redo the demo since I liked both of them. These things are expensive and I've already had three deliveries. Now time for a test, wanted to watch the eat and do the dishes before I zone out with the toys. Watch the power go out here in the NW as soon as I plug in my new wheel.

**Kramer!** · 02-06-2008, 02:30 PM

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save your money, only get burnout paradise

02-04-2008, 11:50 AM	#2
i_am_mustang_ma L4: Apprentice Date Joined:Mar 2007 Posts:317 Reputation: 36	great idea monkey mine is due wednesday, and i can't wait i have forza 2 also in the mail due wed wednesday night will be fun my plan is to do a drunk driving day, where me and a couple friends drink and play racing games. we're not retarded, just video games. can't wait to see how poorly we do lol
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02-04-2008, 11:57 AM	#3
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02-04-2008, 03:18 PM	#8
monkeybiz L8: Grand Teacher Date Joined:Jul 2006 Posts:3,180 Reputation: 341	As mentioned before, it clearly says this is the new model without the recall issue, no worries. Since anything goes how about adding a chair to this thing. I wonder how those rocker chairs would go with this? Reason I ask is Target has them 75% off now here http://forums.slickdeals.net/show...3&t=734811 I already have the $99 compact massager recliner from Walmart so I'm already set to FF my ass off. I highly recommend that deal if you can still find it or have them ship site to store. I can't wait for Wednes shipment of the wheel and NFScarbon. I have a nice yamaha surround and a Sammy 32" so this will rock the place. Not bad for a 54yo heh, this is my time machine, I'll never grow up. I was wondering how good that new Nascar game is, I might buy it if it's on sale. Last edited by monkeybiz; 02-04-2008 at 03:20 PM..
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02-04-2008, 03:22 PM	#9
doobiesnackss L3: Novice Date Joined:Jan 2008 Posts:134 Reputation: 28	I already received the one from buy.com.... it is the newer version that has the power cable fixed. All the wheels packaged with the Forza 2 demo are the newer versions that are fixed. i LOVE the racing wheel now that im getting used to the force feedback. Burnout paradise is so much more fun with it does anyone know how to do character mapping? I didnt see any options to do it in burnout paradise.
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02-06-2008, 12:24 PM	#12
monkeybiz L8: Grand Teacher Date Joined:Jul 2006 Posts:3,180 Reputation: 341	omg, I just got mine off the Fedex, I'm so excited. BTW this is back in stock at Amazon for ,$80 3-5 day shipping. PGR and Forza here I come! I'm stalling for a good deal on DIRT and Burnout Pardise.
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02-06-2008, 02:21 PM	#14
monkeybiz L8: Grand Teacher Date Joined:Jul 2006 Posts:3,180 Reputation: 341	To each his own, I heard TDU was a blast just cruising around enjoying the scenery. I'm more of a casual gamer and mostly solo so Multiplayer isn't critical in DIRT either. And TDU just added some content btw: http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008...mited-dlc/ Maybe I'l redo the demo since I liked both of them. These things are expensive and I've already had three deliveries. Now time for a test, wanted to watch the eat and do the dishes before I zone out with the toys. Watch the power go out here in the NW as soon as I plug in my new wheel.
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