Week Old T500RS abnormal sound?

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Hello all, I bought a T500RS from Buy.com a little over a week ago and as I was cleaning my unit I heard an abnormal sound. The sound that comes from my wheel is mostly noticeable when it is powered off and I rotate the wheel slowly to the left or right (full lock). If it is powered on and use it the sound coming from it isn't a noticeable unless I listen for it. I am a little worried that I might have gotten a faulty wheel and that my wheel won't perform as intended, please if anyone that owns this wheel verify that this is normal for this wheel? I have uploaded a short video on Youtube, (it's pretty crappy sound filmed on my phone turn up your speakers), Thank you in advance

 
Just listened and compared with mine.... I hear similar noises but slightly smoother, meaning these are probably the belt teeth and they will wear in as you put hours onto the wheel.

Not sure how loud your noises are, though. On mine you don't hear the click type noises unless you lean your head very close. From normal seating distance I don't hear those clicks.
 
Sounds about right. They're mechanical and make noises all the time. You'll KNOW when something major is wrong.

There IS a bit of a "break in process" with the belt and also the brushed motor where you will start to feel like it's "looser" after a bit of use.
 
Thank you both for your replies, I am a relieved to hear that both your wheels sound similar, thought I had gotten a lemon. Again thanks.
 

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