I use both depending on whether I am soloing or roading. The round full wheel is needed for very slow tight corners and I need that grip in between. Or at least I think I do...I could probably do without it, but I am used to it. I have more of a butterfly shaped wheel for road racing. I felt I have a more relaxed grip. That is quite a transition. Somehow it doesn't bother me to switch at all. For road racing, I don't have a reason to change grip and I can rotate from lock to lock without letting go.
jim ----- Original Message ---- From: Cory McLeod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: F500 <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:46:33 PM Subject: [F500] steering wheel - open vs closed top After 11 years of racing, I am considering changing from a traditional steering wheel to one with an open top. I'm a little concerned about the transition - I don't want to be on the track, or even worse in an emergency situation, and end up grabbing air instead of the top of the wheel. I'm sure I would get used to it, but one mistake at the wrong time could cost lots of $$$ or worse. So - I'd like to ask for feedback from those of you that have raced with a traditional wheel and switched to the open top. Was it difficult? Did you experience anything like I described above. Has anyone tried to make the change and couldn't get used to it or switched back for some other reason. Thanks as always! Cory --------------------------------- Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! *** ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
