Pls help decide gt2 wheel or t500rs

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Dear all finally I save enough money to buy either this two great wheel which very limited stock in my country. The t500 is 615 usd n gt2 wheel w STD pedal is 507 usd. I played gt5 60%, Forza 30% n pc sim 20%. I had been using g27 to play Gt n pc sim n xbox lousy wheel for fm4. So now I really hv to decide which one to get! T500 is best in ffb for it's price but I will not be able to play fm4. If buy gt2 wheel I feel I miss out on enjoying the new high lv of ffb as I read that gt2 ffb is similar to my g27.

I hope to decide n buy in two days time. I know quite a no of experts here hv all the wheels hence can help me decide. I am so very worried as seem that both expensive wheel can nv match the durability of g27. My g27 was in used for 3 yes no issue. But I read t500 n gt2 easily hv issue in 1 yr time. Durability is important as over here the shop only give 2 mths warranty since they imported limited no. To sell n they are not the big wholesaler.

Thanks so much for reading n sharing ur opinion. Oh csr wheel is not available here n if I import myself would cost alot also.
 
I recently got a FANATEC CSR and really like it but there is a few problems and have not received a response from customer support , if they even have any.I am really disgusted with the fact they won't even reply.
When the time comes for a new wheel it will not be a FANATEC. I would go with the THRUSTMASTER. Unless you want not to get any customer support for your $500 wheel .
 
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Dear all finally I save enough money to buy either this two great wheel which very limited stock in my country. The t500 is 615 usd n gt2 wheel w STD pedal is 507 usd. I played gt5 60%, Forza 30% n pc sim 20%. I had been using g27 to play Gt n pc sim n xbox lousy wheel for fm4. So now I really hv to decide which one to get! T500 is best in ffb for it's price but I will not be able to play fm4. If buy gt2 wheel I feel I miss out on enjoying the new high lv of ffb as I read that gt2 ffb is similar to my g27.

I hope to decide n buy in two days time. I know quite a no of experts here hv all the wheels hence can help me decide. I am so very worried as seem that both expensive wheel can nv match the durability of g27. My g27 was in used for 3 yes no issue. But I read t500 n gt2 easily hv issue in 1 yr time. Durability is important as over here the shop only give 2 mths warranty since they imported limited no. To sell n they are not the big wholesaler.

Thanks so much for reading n sharing ur opinion. Oh csr wheel is not available here n if I import myself would cost alot also.
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Although I don't own the Fanatec GT2 or the Thrustmaster T500 RS, I would suggest going for the Fanatec because the T500 can only be used with a few games at the moment. If you want to play a wide range of games, get the Fanatec. If you want a wheel mainly to play GT5 then get the T500. Both wheels can be used on the PC if you play racing games on it.

Don't forget that Fanatec wheels can also be used on the Xbox (if you have one) .
 
Fanatec for sure. I have both the T500 and fanatec GT3. There are definitely pros and cons about both, but the fanatec pedals are far superior to the T500. You will love your fanatec wheel and probably just think the t500 is greatly overpriced for what it is. Besides, the t500 is only PS3 and PC compatible so you wouldn't be able to use it on xbox for forza motorsport.
 
DAshiznit08
There are definitely pros and cons about both, but the fanatec pedals are far superior to the T500.
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Which pedals do you mean? Fanatec offers different packages with different pedals. Not all of them are better then the T500 pedals.
 
Hi guys,
thanks so much for the quick reply.. like i said. as over here my wheel will not have warranty because it will not be logical for me to send back the wheel to US or UK if got issue... hence i also quite concern on durability issue. but seems like fanatec and t500 got fair share of issue..

Hi Dashinz..wow u have both wheels. and i really envy u.. hope u can share more of ur views.. i think u are saying the fanatec clubsport wheel is better.. but i am only getting the normal wheel.. impossible for me to get clubsport.... if normal pedal i think the fanatec normal entry pedal should not win t500 one...

if anyone can let me know if GT2 wheel ffb is better than G27? it would be great as well. Tks
 
I'm at work right now so I can't write a long message, but you should check out my YouTube channel. I compare and share my views on all different types of wheels and racing equipment, do pros and cons of each, etc. I made a video comparing the g27, Fanatec gt3 RS v2 (the gt2 is the same exact wheel, but is compatible with Xbox 360), and the t500. If you type "DAshiznit08" in the search bar on the YouTube website you should be able to find me. Check out some of my videos and post more questions of you have any. I will try to post a more detailed comment once I get home from work. Later.

DAshiznit08
 
I'd pickup the GT2 wheel with the best Fanatec Pedals if I were you. The T500 pedals just don't compare in my opinion. I haven't tried the t500 but I know the forcefeedback is better and the wheel is probably more durable. I had this same dilemma when I bought my wheel a year ago. Since I wanted more compatibility, I went with the GT2 wheel and love it.

It will make the perfect gear to start getting into it. Since I got my clubsports and GT2 I have had zero problems (about 11 months). Since my purchases I've bought a Thrustmaster TH8RS shifter and that's elevated my sim racing to a new level. You can always buy things down the road and have the best of both worlds. Maybe in a couple of years the t500 might be cheaper and you can just buy the wheel then to use with your csr elite pedals.
 
I dont think he has a choice in pedals as he's buying from a shop and not fanatec's website, and he's stuck with the standard pedals which aint the best.
 
boons
Hi guys,
thanks so much for the quick reply.. like i said. as over here my wheel will not have warranty because it will not be logical for me to send back the wheel to US or UK if got issue... hence i also quite concern on durability issue. but seems like fanatec and t500 got fair share of issue..

Hi Dashinz..wow u have both wheels. and i really envy u.. hope u can share more of ur views.. i think u are saying the fanatec clubsport wheel is better.. but i am only getting the normal wheel.. impossible for me to get clubsport.... if normal pedal i think the fanatec normal entry pedal should not win t500 one...

if anyone can let me know if GT2 wheel ffb is better than G27? it would be great as well. Tks
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If getting service is an issue where you are, DO NOT get the Fanatec standard pedals. I cannot emphasize it enough DO NOT get those pedals. I got my Fanatec set 8 months ago. I'm on my 3rd set which I received less than a month ago and they became defective with the exact same issue as the first 2 sets about 2 weeks after I received them.

Fortunately, while VERY slow to respond, they're also VERY good about replacing them hassle free. I don't even have to send them back because they already know what the problem is (see the problem?).

It's a pretty well known/wide spread issue. Google it. It's a problem with the brake and clutch pedals not registering 100% of travel. While it can be fixed at home (I've done it), it's a pain to do so, especially if you end up having to do it around once a month.

Oh, and I forgot to add. I have the Fanatec GT3RS v2 and it's a great wheel. The T500 is a bit better, but I ultimately decided it wasn't worth the money over the Fanatec wheels. That said, I'd probably get the T500 if the standard Fanatec pedals are your only choice.
 
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hi guys.. tks so much for the comment.. I am getting more blur already... seems like fanatec product do have an issue.. and u all are most right.. i have no warranty and can never send the product back to them... So unlucky for my country we only support logitech g27 as cheap and good and has warranty.. other than that all the wheel i getting will have no warranty as it is specially imported in few nos.

So guys u all are saying the CSR elite pedals or clubsport pedals should be much more durable right?

i had contacted my local game shop to ask them to try import either CSR elite wheel or the new cheaper CSR value pack with CSR elite pedals.. The CSR elite wheel with shifter but no pedals is a killer and will easily cost me $769 USD to reach my country..Bu I was thinking if i get a wheel that i can't play forza and at such high price.. it is really wasted. If T500rs can play forza.. i think i will buy t500 already since it should be more durable than fanatec...
 
Hi DAshiznit0804, i type ur name in youtube but can only see the thrustmaster pedal and addon review u make.. no other review across wheels.. maybe u can send me the link>? would love to see ur review.. esp about GT3 wheel.. hmm.wow u are a guitar fan haha.
 
The combination of T500RS and GT5 is simply phenomenal (in my opinion, of course). If you need the wheel for Forza 4 as well, then there's no question the only option is one of Fanatec's but unless you're getting the CSR-E, you're giving up too much FFB quality in order to obtain compatibility. Sure, the T500RS pedal isn't the greatest but it's a notch higher than the G25.

Another plus for the T500RS, if you also dabble in Formula 1 games/sims, is the optional F1 rim (for Fanatec, only CSR-E and CSW will have optional rims). I've just installed mine yesterday and it feels great not only with F1 cars but also LMPs and Super GT race cars.

I'm not sure if you're aware of it but you can use your G27 pedals with the CSR-E (or any Fanatec wheels) by using an adapter sold by Fanatec.
 
snobord99
If getting service is an issue where you are, DO NOT get the Fanatec standard pedals. I cannot emphasize it enough DO NOT get those pedals. I got my Fanatec set 8 months ago. I'm on my 3rd set which I received less than a month ago and they became defective with the exact same issue as the first 2 sets about 2 weeks after I received them.

Fortunately, while VERY slow to respond, they're also VERY good about replacing them hassle free. I don't even have to send them back because they already know what the problem is (see the problem?).

It's a pretty well known/wide spread issue. Google it. It's a problem with the brake and clutch pedals not registering 100% of travel. While it can be fixed at home (I've done it), it's a pain to do so, especially if you end up having to do it around once a month.

Oh, and I forgot to add. I have the Fanatec GT3RS v2 and it's a great wheel. The T500 is a bit better, but I ultimately decided it wasn't worth the money over the Fanatec wheels. That said, I'd probably get the T500 if the standard Fanatec pedals are your only choice.
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What snobord99 said. If you're going to get a Fanatec wheel, you might as well get it with some Clubsport pedals or buy an adapter with it for Logitech pedals. Then get G25 / G27 pedals cheap off eBay and you're done.
 
I faced same dilemma when T500 first launched but decided to go with it anyway,I had tried my brothers Fanatec with standard pedals and T500 blew it away the compatibility thing was taken care of by my xbox RROD and once I started playing iracing GT5 justed became something to put on for the mates to play,I have since added the TH8RS and couldn't be happier,the pedals are not as good as the CSR but I plan to build a set anyway ( never had a single hardware issue and mine is version one )
 
CSR-E w/CSRE pedals? Have you considered that. If you have the money for a T500RS you might as well look at this.
 
If you need xbox support then you don't have any choice. If you don't the smart bet would be a T500. They are on v.5 now and show an interest with improving their current product.

Fanatec has better perceived quality, my csr elite pedals look better than thrustmaster's. However, their interest seems to be more on the next product they will sell. i.e. Wait a couple years and get the CSW when most of the bugs have been resolved.
 
The Fanatec CSPs are easily my favorite over the T500rs pedals. Cant speak on the Fanatec GT2.

Forza 4 is worthy of a good wheel if you enjoy it. I enjoy iRacing much more though. T500rs really wakes up on a PC with iRacing or GTR Evo.

CSR E is a pretty good wheel. I've had great experiences with Fanatec support for my CSP too (needed a new load cell)

Note: For the OP he should obviously get a Fanatec wheel since he's a Forza player. T500rs cannot be used on the xbox as many have stated
 
Hi Sandbox and Crisp and many bros,
Thanks for the fast comments and advise. Actually I am only playing forza4 20% of the time... This two days I read extensively on GT2, CSR wheel and CSR elite wheel matters. Seems like there is high chance of failure..and if that happen I will be stuck with a non working $538 USD wheel set. I also figure out that probably the CSR XL package now with CSR elite pedals are the best bundled I can ask local shop to help me import. I will avoid the normal pedals...But still the risk of failure is high... Hence I almost decided to give up on buying already.... Thrusmaster T500rs thread is so long i cant really finish reading...

At first I am lean towards GT2 or the CSR elite wheel because many saying the belt is smoother n ffb more precise than my g27, and of course i can use it for forza4.. Then I thinking to myself.. the chance of failure of Fanatec weights still outweight benefits of a reliable wheel...

For bro who is using T500rs and any Fanatec wheel...GT2 or CSR, Can u all tell me... in general do u all feel T500rs will have lesser chance of mechanical failure since it is using simpler technology similar to Logitech... instead of Fanatec states of the art new tech..If the answer is yes.. I may forgo my dream of playing FM4 with good wheel.. just get T500rs then.. Sorry for my frequent changing of mind... The world is very complicated when we have so many choice n competition...but also improve SIM feel for all of us.. If only from DAY 1. a law is passed to say ALL wheel above $300 USD must be cross platform compatibility hahah.
 
I have both the CSR and CSR Elite wheels. Either one will work although the Elite is top of the line. Go with either one, you will be just fine.
 
Do you by any chance live in Singapore :O

On topic, I think that if you're not playing that much on the Xbox, the g27 would be a good choice as it is more likely to be supported in the country, the difference between the g27 and gt2 should be small, furthermore the g27 pedals have better reliability than the fanatec standard pedals.
 
Hi Tuck!
I pm you!.... I already have G27. I am looking for a wheel better than G27. Tks so much.. u are right.. seems like GT2 wheel will be quite similar to my G27 and that I don't gain much.. Also i dont play so much FM4 also.. GT5 and PC SIM still my favourite.
 
I think the T500rs is very solid wheel but it is wayyyy more valuable if you can play it on the PC as well. On the PS3, all you got really is what- GT5, Dirt 3, nascar 2011, & f1 2011? F1 2011 looks like ps2 level graphics on the PS3. I purchased the Xbox version of that game

so that just leaves GT5 really.... Dirt 3 is awesome but online probably dead by now

T500rs is a really great wheel tho and I've had great experiences with their customer support as well....

But I feel you may regret spending all that money and not be able to play Forza 4 with a decent wheel. FM4 is always getting cool new cars added. GT5 isn't keeping up with the patches

Even tho I spent the vast majority of my time on iRacing- I still boot up FM 4 just to browse the various storefronts and casually run around in the latest cars they add in DLCs.

Oh btw, that Audi R18 is very nice.... and soon they will have Porches.... (I'm swooning)

edit- And I dont have access to T500rs / Fanatec wheel failure rates. We can only go by the # of complaints on this forum. Honestly, I agree perhaps Fanatec wheels have a higher number of complaints over the T500rs wheel. Just keep in mind Fanatec products are older than the T500rs and might be in much higher demand due to only Xbox wheel. So in the end you will have to roll the dice based on all the information you can parse
 
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Tuck !
Do you by any chance live in Singapore :O

On topic, I think that if you're not playing that much on the Xbox, the g27 would be a good choice as it is more likely to be supported in the country, the difference between the g27 and gt2 should be small, furthermore the g27 pedals have better reliability than the fanatec standard pedals.
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Personally, I really didn't like the G27. The FFB was good and all, but the thinness of the wheel made it feel like a toy compared to the T500 and Fanatec wheels. The shifter on the G27 is really god awful too; definitely felt like a toy. That shifter is really flimsy with basically no feel to it.
 
Hi Guys,
after trying so hard to see if local gameshop can help me import T500rs wheel from US at cheaper price.. seems not possible and I am disheartened to pay $200USD for the delivery.. I am now swaying back to Fanatec CSR wheel with elite pedals. the XL package.. seems overall it would be cheaper..

I can't find the exact dimension and weight for the Fanatec CSR wheel with Elite pedal XL package.. I email Fanatec but I hope to ask here also since I think fanatec will not reply my email so soon.

So brothers who have bought CSR wheel and Elite pedals. Can you help me out? Are the items pack in one single box? WHat is the dimension and weight of the package as I now need to use service like UPS etc.. to calculate out the shipping charges. Thanks
 

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