Hardware / Wheels

Thrustmaster Grand Prix 1

discussed in 1,605 posts, 1996-2009 · overall tone positive

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Key threads

ThrustMaster GP1 or V3 wheel for F1 sims 1998-01-23 · 27 posts
A UK buyer asked whether to choose the ThrustMaster GP1 or the V3 wheel for GP2, TOCA and F1RS. Most recommended the GP1, sometimes with CH Pro Pedals, and advised cleaning pots with contact cleaner rather than replacing them. Posters also clarified that the Formula 1 wheel was the European version of the NASCAR Pro.
GPL straight-line steering problems and calls for driving aids 1998-04-20 · 46 posts
Antoine Renault described trouble keeping the GPL demo straight with fully linear steering on a Thrustmaster GP-1 and asked for a reduce-with-speed option. Others blamed the wheel's limited lock and hand paddles, and argued over whether Papyrus should add aids for casual buyers or keep the sim hardcore. A novice later reported big improvements after reading track guides and practising.
Poll: which steering wheel do you use? 1998-09-30 · 25 posts
A poll on wheel ownership drew answers covering the Thrustmaster T2, GP1, NASCAR Pro and F1, the TSW, ECCI, CH pedals, the Hyperstimulator and homebuilt rigs. Marc Nelson summarised the T2 as the best seller, ECCI as tops for satisfaction and TSW as the hardcore favourite, and several planned to move to the Saitek R4 force-feedback wheel.
Choosing a wheel for NASCAR Racing 2 1997-12-28 · 20 posts
A player asked whether to buy a ThrustMaster T2 or the NASCAR Pro wheel. Replies covered pot and spring wear on ThrustMaster wheels, the hand-controlled GP1 that some preferred, an Australian wheel, and using separate pedals for shifting. Opinions split between floor pedals for realism and wheel-mounted controls.
ThrustMaster wheel choice and hand versus foot controls 1996-12-22 · 20 posts
A parent asked whether the ThrustMaster T2 he bought was a good choice, and replies said it was fine and that wheel lock in the setup handles sensitivity. A debate followed about the GP1's hand-operated paddles versus pedals, with motorcycle comparisons and a side argument about how motorcycles steer.
Does a steering wheel beat the keyboard for sim racing? 1998-04-19 · 23 posts
A keyboard player asked whether a wheel would make him competitive in Papyrus sims and GP2. Respondents agreed a wheel makes a huge difference and recommended the Thrustmaster GP-1, T2 and NASCAR Pro, CH pedals, and the higher-end TSW, with prices quoted. Side discussions covered configuring CH pedals in F1 Racing Simulation and separate brake and throttle axes.

Busiest threads

ThrustMaster GP1 or V3 wheel for F1 sims (13 posts about it)
TM Grand Prix 1 Steering Wheel (11 posts about it)
gp2: Help needed: T2 or GP1 (10 posts about it)
GRAND PRIX 1 Racing Wheel (9 posts about it)
Thrustmaster GP1 (8 posts about it)
Pondering buying a TM GP1 (8 posts about it)
GPL straight-line steering problems and calls for driving aids (8 posts about it)
Poll: which steering wheel do you use? (8 posts about it)
Choosing a wheel for NASCAR Racing 2 (7 posts about it)
Attn TM GP1 owners! (7 posts about it)
Which Steering Wheel to buy? (7 posts about it)
New T2 Wheel (6 posts about it)
Using a GP 1 with pedals? (6 posts about it)
Thrustmaster GP1 vs. T2 (6 posts about it)
REQ: Wheel recommendation for N2? (6 posts about it)

Sentiment by year

Each post that discussed it was rated from −2 (very negative) to +2 (very positive).

Year	Posts	Positive	Negative	Tone
1996	171	65	8	positive (+0.48)
1997	466	145	39	positive (+0.32)
1998	624	193	82	positive (+0.22)
1999	219	53	27	mixed (+0.14)
2000	59	14	7	mixed (+0.15)
2001	36	12	5	positive (+0.22)
2002	12	3	3	mixed (+0.00)
2003	2	2	0	very positive (+1.00)
2004	3	1	1	mixed (+0.00)
2005	6	2	0	positive (+0.50)
2006	3	0	0	mixed (+0.00)
2009	4	0	1	negative (-0.25)