Looking for new steering wheel.

[johngreenwood]

Hi everyone, I'm currently using a DFGT and it's fine mostly, but I want something new. More specifically, I want a working clutch pedal and a real gear shifter, not the sequential one found on the DFGT. Do any of the wheel users here have any suggestions which meet that criteria?

 

[AGP5000]

All Depends on your budget, and what you race on. Being that you currently use a DFGT, it is safe to assume either PS3 or PC.

For roughly +-$250, you can get a Logitech G27. It has an h-pattern shifter & clutch pedal.

For slightly more, you can get a Fanatec GT3RS Value pack for $300 after shipping that includes a load-cell brake pedal, and 2 shifters(1 Sequential, 1 H-Pattern) that attache via poles or shifter adapter.

Then if you have more $$$$ to spend, you can get either a Thrustmaster T500RS(does NOT come with shifter, you can purchase the TH8RS for +-$130 more) for +-$500. OR, you can look into the Fanatec ClubSport Wheel. That with Pedals & shifter are +-$900-1,000.

It is a matter of preference from the T500 to CSW. Some like the sharp steering characteristics of the T500 over the smooth of the CSW, or vice-versa. I hope this helps you out!

 

[Kitten]

Logitech G27, Thrustmaster T500RS or Fanetec wheels.

 

[Dean]

Well, what's your budget? You have the three options above; G27 - has gear shifter included, T500 - does not have gear shifter included, if you're playing GT5, you'll have to buy the TH8 RS or the Fanatec wheels, which I'm not sure about.

 

[johngreenwood]

Sorry, I should have specified the platform but yes, I'm looking for a wheel compatible with PC and PS3. I have no budget in mind, it's more about availability for me. I can't buy online because I don't know my address. I really just needed some good wheel suggestions then I can go to the electronics place nearby and see what they can get for me. There are some good suggestions here, thank you everyone. Time to research them.

 

[Dean]

Well, if your budget allows you to, I would suggest you look for the T500 RS, and TH8RS shifter. I found both, for $728 USD (in total), on Amazon.com.

 

[johngreenwood]

Thanks, I'll definitely look into it.

 

[Gunstar]

I haven't used the Fanatec, but I own a G27 and a T500 and they are both great choices. I suggest a T500 if you are a "serious" PC gamer as it is rather expensive, but it is big and strong and has a great feel to it. The G27 is also good, well built, has great compatibility with PS3 games, and it is 1/2 to 1/3 the price, but it is way more than 1/2 to 1/3 the wheel.

 

[ravey1981]

How do you not know your address??

 

[fatkrakr]

He just knows he lives in a blue house by a big tree across the street from Billy.

 

[johngreenwood]

I'm In China, and I have seen my address written many different ways so I'd rather not chance it.

 

[ravey1981]

lol ok fair enough, back on subject, I have a G27 and it does the job well. It depends whether you can justify the difference between that and a ts500 plus shifter.