[MrFlippant]

Yeah, I did the "analog mode" on the digital base thing for a while. As you say, still not as good as true analog. Besides, the club guys really like to use their own controller, which isn't possible unless you do the switch and provide true analog controller connections.
I still use the analog mode of the power base for lap timing/counting, though. It just doesn't realize it's not controlling the cars, too. ;-)