The Thrustmaster T500RS Thread

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I want that combined with realistic pedals. The pedals are what can give you a measurable advantage in a race, some people have said the advantage of clubsport pedals can be as much as a couple seconds per lap, I'm just hoping that even though these pedals are not as good as the clubsports they are close enough that you can run the same lap times consistently.
 
Well Darin has confirmed what I believed all along regards the wheel. The Precision and power would set this apart. The pedals could be better than G27 but if not just as good as CSP for PS3 then the question remains if the T500 pedals will see or can be modified and be improved.

If the wheel is as he states then that clearly justifies the price.
 
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I just remembered CSP's are Darin's favourite pedals and he almost exclusively uses them, no doubt he has used the tuning kit to set them up exactly the way he likes and has got used to them. With that in mind it would have been a shock if he thought these new pedals were as good or better on day 1. I wonder how close they are after he has spent some time tweaking the setup and after he has adjusted to them? The worrying part is the use of the word decent to describe them.
 
I'm in two minds as whether to cancel my GT2 clubsport package and go for this instead, could do with knowing that this'll mount easily to a Rennsport stand though. Anyone else tempted to switch their GT2 order?
 
Spyder-Si
I'm in two minds as whether to cancel my GT2 clubsport package and go for this instead, could do with knowing that this'll mount easily to a Rennsport stand though. Anyone else tempted to switch their GT2 order?
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I know I am. Simply put, the T500 just seems like a better built wheel and the fact that they have Sony behind them...is an indicator that the service from Thrustmaster will probably be better than I think I'm going to be able to get from Fanatec over here in the US. It's like Fanatec has already stated themseleves really...they're only a small operation...there's only so much that they can do. That's what kills them really. They need to expand to fit they're demand.

The only thing holding me back from calling and canceling is the pedals. The clubsports look to be supperior. The GT2 wheel though....from this forums, to ISR's forum, to 911Wheel's forums, to Fanatec wheels forum, and the forum over at iRacing....I've read about NUMEROUS problems with the GT2 wheel. Not what I want to hear when spending $500 US on a wheel/pedal package.
 
Why compare to GT2 and not GT3 as they are the same minus X360 support. If you need/want that then GT2 is what to go for.

Do you want the Best FM wheel and the best GT5 wheel. If so then you may need both wheels.
 
In my case, I don't own an xbox, and purchased the GT2 simply because it's the most current wheel Fanatec makes. The xbox comaptibility was a null point to me. Yes, if you want a wheel for Forza...then you don't really have much of a choice. If your just useing a PS3 and PC like myself, ordering the GT2 CS package will certianly make you think about maybe cancelling the order.
 
I do own a 360 aswell but as Forza 4 will likely launch in November who knows what other 360 compatible wheels will be available by then ...
 
Spyder-Si
I do own a 360 aswell but as Forza 4 will likely launch in November who knows what other 360 compatible wheels will be available by then ...
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Well, as we've had 2 Forza games so far, and 2 FFB wheels, in over 5 years, somehow I don't see alot chaging unless Logitech or Thrustmaster decides they want into the 360 market all of a sudden, or MadCatz decides to have Saitek build them a decent wheel. TBT, the Fanatec is the ONLY currently produced liscensed 360 FFB wheel.
 
Gunstar
Well, as we've had 2 Forza games so far, and 2 FFB wheels, in over 5 years, somehow I don't see alot chaging unless Logitech or Thrustmaster decides they want into the 360 market all of a sudden, or MadCatz decides to have Saitek build them a decent wheel. TBT, the Fanatec is the ONLY currently produced liscensed 360 FFB wheel.
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Turn 10 are there to best Polyphony so I'd be surprised if they didn't persuade a company to endorse their game with a wheel just to copy GT5. I'm really stuck as to what to do, I love the looks of the GT2 and I know it's a really good set up I just don't like seeing all the threads from people having problems with them already. Considering it's essentially the same product as a GT3 or PWTS you'd think these faults and niggles would be ironed out by now. On the other hand the Thrustmaster is an unknown quantity at the moment, sure it will work well for GT but it needs to work well on other games too!
This is giving me a major headache lol. Leaning towards sticking with my Fanatec order right now ...
 
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I want a GT2 myself, because I own several 360 racers, but I'm waiting to see the clubsport shifter and for Fanatec to catch up with orders. I've got an M$ wheel and liked it fine, but after the G27 there is no way I can go back.

One thing I'm almost sure of, is that the Kinect motion tracking in Forza 4 will probably murder the PS3 Eye "head tracking" that I got working perfectly and it was just worthless!!
 
Sounds impressive on the wheel side. It certainly looks this way from the videos.

I'm really pleased that things are moving on from the crude G25 days. Yes it costs a bit more but now people have a choice which are still very attainable. Before it was the notchy G25 or spend thousands. Only concern is the shifter and what can be done with the pedals.
 
Gunstar
Well, as we've had 2 Forza games so far, and 2 FFB wheels, in over 5 years, somehow I don't see alot chaging unless Logitech or Thrustmaster decides they want into the 360 market all of a sudden, or MadCatz decides to have Saitek build them a decent wheel. TBT, the Fanatec is the ONLY currently produced liscensed 360 FFB wheel.
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Last year Logitech claimed they would like to made a wheel for X360. When someone mentions that Fanatec made a wheel for X360 they said they couldn't go into details yet as a large company they had to be careful to dot every i and cross every t. As far as MadCatz notice their x360 wheels has no FFB.
 
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GT5_komp
Anyone else notice the line around the wheel grip? It looks like two moulded halfs glued together. I cannot see it in any of the other photos....

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Hopefully this will be answered. I hope it is an old photo and it is all leather. :sick:
 
Gilles from Thrustmaster says this in the Facebook page:

Re raw material for the Wheel rim, check the T500RS Wall in coming days. it does not use fake leather nor fake alcantara / It does not use manual stitching process which would slow down the production and create difference between 1 unit and another.
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I guess it will be like normal plastic wheel rims in production cars, which is fine to me.

Also regarding the plastic gears in other photos:

the small pignon is full metal (the first in contact between motor and belt) - the big gear is POM. it gives the best belt life cycle test. don't ignore the fact that metal gear can also make the belt lifecycle shorter - we need a long gear lifecycle and a long belt lifecyle - we have been trying all combinaison. this one seems best for these components.
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Just read that the paddles are static...and that they don't move with the wheel. That's a pretty big drawback...and I never even noticed it from the pictures. Damn.
 
Shecki
Just read that the paddles are static...and that they don't move with the wheel. That's a pretty big drawback...and I never even noticed it from the pictures. Damn.
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Hi,

this is no drawback for me, because now you still know exactly when you turning the wheel what is up and downshifting in every position off the wheel.
And thats why they have maked the paddles that big.

Bryan
 
SHIRAKAWA Akira
Gilles from Thrustmaster says this in the Facebook page:


I guess it will be like normal plastic wheel rims in production cars, which is fine to me.

Also regarding the plastic gears in other photos:
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I guess Gilles is clueless t othe fact that "real" alcantara is "fake". It is a very strong longwearing polyester woven material - that would outlast ANY rubber rim material.

They cheaped out on the wheel rim is the real truth.
 
RC45
I guess Gilles is clueless t othe fact that "real" alcantara is "fake". It is a very strong longwearing polyester woven material - that would outlast ANY rubber rim material.

They cheaped out on the wheel rim is the real truth.
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the wheel material, if its true of the final production unit, dissapoints me... i was really looking forward to this being a real challenger to my G27... (hopefully it still does)...
 
bryann
Hi,

this is no drawback for me, because now you still know exactly when you turning the wheel what is up and downshifting in every position off the wheel.
And thats why they have maked the paddles that big.

Bryan
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Great for regular cars, GT racers etc, but for the F1 people not so good.

For drifters it'll be great, and anytime you need to use high lock coming out of turns. Even on a DFGT, rotating paddle buttons are a pain in the ass.

But you can see that for something that spins as fast as this wheel, having large rotating paddles might not be a good idea and a bit dangerous too :)
 
I know it would cost extra but they do say the wheel is removable or upgradable.
Also like the G series Logitech if you want a real size or branded wheel on this it may be possible with some d.i.y for the buttons etc. That's one thing the Fanatec models can't offer unfortunately giving a more real car feel/look.

Check out the 430 review ISR did and they were quite impressed with that wheel. So the quality of this being leather or not might not be that big of an issue
 
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Another update from Darin at ISR with new pics Inc detailed mount pics.

http://www.insidesimracing.tv/forums/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=2932&start=40

'Andrea my girlfriend put about 8 hours on it with GT5 and was seriously blown away as well as everyone else that has tried it.'

This is all sounding very positive. It sounds like it might be worth the money, especially if it gets warthog style discounts. What is annoying however is that there is no way my original style playseat will deal with the weight of it and I seem to recall them saying it won't fit on the newer models either. Still if they are working together its a positive sign, hopefully they provide a mod for people who own the newer models. Gonna mean a new one for me though. Still it means a mate will get a good deal on the old one and a dfp.
 
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