Thrustmaster T500 RS worth it?

[jacnob]

I've found one (semi)-local for $240 and I already have a DFGT; would the wheel be worth it?

 

[Mini Stiggy]

For $240??

Yes!

 

[jacnob]

I figured that but I wanted a second opinion.

 

[Mini Stiggy]

I figured that but I wanted a second opinion.

Yeah, as long as it's not broken or anything, I'd jump on it.

 

[jacnob]

I'm going to buy it next time I'm out that way

 

[RacingManiac]

Do it soon, that price is low and they are hard to find even at twice or 3 times that price...

 

[oqvist]

It would be worth it for 600$

 

[oohhh yeah]

I've found one (semi)-local for $240 and I already have a DFGT; would the wheel be worth it?

Where is this being sold?

 

[Gunstar]

Yeah, for $240 you can't beat that if it's not broken. I paid $120 more for mine and almost broke my arm trying to whip my credit card out faster!!

 

[jacnob]

Where is this being sold?

A Second and Charles in Hoover. I've found alot of things there actually, the Fallout 3 special edition (sealed; the game still had "don't sell before street date" on it) for 30 dollars; I also found the NV one for 40, but I didn't have the cash that day

Its used, but I'm not sure if it actually works or what; it was in the box so.... I don't think I'll be in the area for a little while, but its been there for at least two weeks.

 

[oohhh yeah]

A Second and Charles in Hoover. I've found alot of things there actually, the Fallout 3 special edition (sealed; the game still had "don't sell before street date" on it) for 30 dollars; I also found the NV one for 40, but I didn't have the cash that day

Its used, but I'm not sure if it actually works or what; it was in the box so.... I don't think I'll be in the area for a little while, but its been there for at least two weeks.

Find out their return/defective policy, take it home put FFB on 10 and give it a good whipping for a couple hours, if everything is fine and holds up for a couple hours all is good.

 

[Gunstar]

Most places like that don't have a return policy... but wow, in the box for $240?? Sure feels like it's worth taking a chance on.

 

[Azure Flare]

Even at the retail price of over $500, it's still worth it.

 

[Dean Ogurek]

Buy it and send it to me - I'll pay you for your trouble!

 

[KYD302]

I payed over 600 for mine and had to send it back 3 times for faulty parts. I bought mine as soon as it became available and after the headache of getting it fixed (Their Customer Service is garbage) it has been an amazing wheel after waiting 5 months to use it for the first time. I've owned several wheels everything from Logitec an CSR to other Thrustmasters and more and this is by far my favorite wheel. I had the optional F1 Wheel and ended up selling it to my cousin because i just didn't use it enough. The T500RS is by far the best wheel i've owned imo. I still have a g27 that i use more for GT. But i play on PC alot so i like using my T500 RS with th8 shifter for online. At 240 not getting the wheel would be a mistake mine cost me almost 700 with taxes and shipping fees an even though i hated it for the first 5 months i'm glad i didn't just scrap it. i hope they upgrade it and offer a functional e-brake device as i'm trying to figure out how-to diy. I'm good with most things mechanical but electronics make me so nervous so i don't want to gut it to rewire one of the buttons to sense that i'm pulling the e-brake.

 

[fatkrakr]

I payed over 600 for mine and had to send it back 3 times for faulty parts. I bought mine as soon as it became available and after the headache of getting it fixed (Their Customer Service is garbage) it has been an amazing wheel after waiting 5 months to use it for the first time. I've owned several wheels everything from Logitec an CSR to other Thrustmasters and more and this is by far my favorite wheel. I had the optional F1 Wheel and ended up selling it to my cousin because i just didn't use it enough. The T500RS is by far the best wheel i've owned imo. I still have a g27 that i use more for GT. But i play on PC alot so i like using my T500 RS with th8 shifter for online. At 240 not getting the wheel would be a mistake mine cost me almost 700 with taxes and shipping fees an even though i hated it for the first 5 months i'm glad i didn't just scrap it. i hope they upgrade it and offer a functional e-brake device as i'm trying to figure out how-to diy. I'm good with most things mechanical but electronics make me so nervous so i don't want to gut it to rewire one of the buttons to sense that i'm pulling the e-brake.

This is a very nice e-brake for the pc. http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/handbrake.html

 

[KYD302]

This is a very nice e-brake for the pc. http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/handbrake.html

Thanks for the tip i really like it and might just have to buy one tonight.

 

[SP73]

The t500 rs is really good wheel.

 

[JohnBodin]

This is a very nice e-brake for the pc. http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/handbrake.html

I dearly love Derek and all the great stuff he creates, but for that price it had BETTER come with some attachments for personal pleasure . . . or something like that. Otherwise, that's a LOT of money for an add-on device that just does one thing.

 

[Gunstar]

I dearly love Derek and all the great stuff he creates, but for that price it had BETTER come with some attachments for personal pleasure . . . or something like that. Otherwise, that's a LOT of money for an add-on device that just does one thing.

I get why it's so expensive, being hydraulic and all, but I sure wouldn't mind a spring tensioned cheaper one.