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- The_Scotsman4
Hi guys,
New to the forums but I've had a good browse and google on what appears to be quite a hotly contested topic! I appreciate that this type of question will have been asked many times and that personal preference comes in to it, but I would be grateful for any advice!
I've been a long-time fan of the GT series and spent many hours on a Thrustmaster Ferrari Challenge wheel back in the day. I'm now looking at getting back into driving with a wheel, with going deeper into sim-racing a possibility in the future.
I'd like to here your thoughts on what you suggest suits my budget and needs. I will be playing some GT5/GT6 on the PS3 and I'd like to spend up to $400 on a wheel and stand.
Looking at Fanatec I'd have a couple options:
Logitech G27
Currently $209.99 on Amazon, I've read quite a bit about the performance and build quality of the G27. I'd look to mod the brake pedals, add the quick release as well and perhaps add a couple of cosmetic tweaks. I do like that it includes the stick shift in the package. Does it really matter that this is an older wheel design now?
Thrustmaster
I think the T500 RS is out of my price range ($599 on Amazon) and I'm not sure about the T300 either when it is released in the US ($400?). However I've read great things about both wheels. I don't plan on ditching my PS3 anytime soon but PS4 compatibility is a plus.
Would the CSL bundle work best for my budget needs, allowing me to have a racing style seat and wheel stand for cheap? Would I be better buying a different wheel/pedal combo and going the DIY route to build a stand/seat for racing? Or am I best to be save and be patient for newer wheels to be released?
I realise that there are a few questions in this post, but I want to help make my goals clear!
Cheers!
New to the forums but I've had a good browse and google on what appears to be quite a hotly contested topic! I appreciate that this type of question will have been asked many times and that personal preference comes in to it, but I would be grateful for any advice!
I've been a long-time fan of the GT series and spent many hours on a Thrustmaster Ferrari Challenge wheel back in the day. I'm now looking at getting back into driving with a wheel, with going deeper into sim-racing a possibility in the future.
I'd like to here your thoughts on what you suggest suits my budget and needs. I will be playing some GT5/GT6 on the PS3 and I'd like to spend up to $400 on a wheel and stand.
Looking at Fanatec I'd have a couple options:
- CSR - $199.95 + pedals of my choice (either CSR $79.95 or the CSR Elite - $149.95) for a total of $ $279.90 or $349.90 respectively
- GT3 RS bundle - $229.95 including the CSR pedals
- CSL Seat GT3 RS bundle - $399.95 including the CSL seat and the CSR pedals.
Logitech G27
Currently $209.99 on Amazon, I've read quite a bit about the performance and build quality of the G27. I'd look to mod the brake pedals, add the quick release as well and perhaps add a couple of cosmetic tweaks. I do like that it includes the stick shift in the package. Does it really matter that this is an older wheel design now?
Thrustmaster
I think the T500 RS is out of my price range ($599 on Amazon) and I'm not sure about the T300 either when it is released in the US ($400?). However I've read great things about both wheels. I don't plan on ditching my PS3 anytime soon but PS4 compatibility is a plus.
Would the CSL bundle work best for my budget needs, allowing me to have a racing style seat and wheel stand for cheap? Would I be better buying a different wheel/pedal combo and going the DIY route to build a stand/seat for racing? Or am I best to be save and be patient for newer wheels to be released?
I realise that there are a few questions in this post, but I want to help make my goals clear!
Cheers!
