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T500RS
« on: September 07, 2016, 04:11:46 PM »
So I sold all my camera gear, spent 800 of that money on Lego (hobby I picked up during my AC break), and have just about enough left that could afford a T500RS.

Anyone have one? Any good? Any other recommendations?

Currently running a G27. Probably won't bother with a shifter as I can't really use the clutch. That said I don't like the idea of not being able to use one should I decide to try, so I may pick one up in the future.

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Re: T500RS
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2016, 04:51:12 PM »
As gonna say check out Fanatec CLS Elite, but they are pretty pricey  :o

https://www.fanatec.com/au-en/bundle/product;bundle_id;109

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Re: T500RS
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2016, 04:53:13 PM »
Yeah was looking earlier. Top notch stuff but a little too much for me at the moment.

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Re: T500RS
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2016, 04:58:48 PM »
I have a T500RS and am very happy with it. The best thing about it is probably the mass of it. It's a big unit that produces a lot of force. It doesn't feel like a toy. It feels a little "notchy" when you turn the wheel, i.e. not totally smooth like you'd expect a belt driven wheel to feel, but I guess the belt is notched for grip. It doesn't feel bad per se, just a little grainy.

The paddles are fixed on the base, but they are very big, so you soon get used to that. It's not a problem. The pedals are good. The unit does have a loud fan noise after you've been using it for a while, but it doesn't bother me.

I also have the TH8A shifter, which is metal construction and takes abuse. I would recommend that too.
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Re: T500RS
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2016, 05:40:42 PM »
Thanks Wally. Have you had a G27 in the past? Curious about comparisons and whether it's worth the money to upgrade or just stick with the G27.

Will do some more googling.

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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2016, 06:20:07 PM »
No, I went from a DFGT to the T500RS. 
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Re: T500RS
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2016, 07:01:19 PM »
I've been looking into getting another wheel for a long, long time.

The T300RS is the later model.  I looked at getting a T500RS but the paddles not rotating with the wheel turned me off - even though they are big enough to still get to while the wheel is rotated it's still a deal breaker for me.

I looked at Fanatec but the maintenance and issues with them was a little off putting - but the price was just extreme.  Although from what I've heard they have a new range coming out which is more reasonably priced.

But what I settled on was the T300RS Ferrari GT Alcantara edition wheel and pedal set.  It seemed to have the best combination of wheel with lots of buttons + rotating paddle shifters + pedals with clutch and brake mod.  You'd still have to get the H shifter though.  From what I've read the upgrade in FFB from a G27 to a T300RS is very nice!

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« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2016, 07:06:26 PM »
Cheers gb! I saw the 500rs is only 50 bucks more than the 300rs and the pedals look much better but will take another look.

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Re: T500RS
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2016, 07:13:43 PM »
Disclaimer: I still haven't made the jump to get a new wheel!

A lot of people say the T300 pedals are crap - and the normal 2 pedal ones are from all reports, but the T3PA pro pedals (which come with the pack) are much the same as G27 but with the adjustable brake mod.

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« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2016, 07:15:28 PM »
Honestly, the fixed paddles is nothing. It has never inconvenienced me.
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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2016, 09:24:43 PM »
Although from what I've heard they have a new range coming out which is more reasonably priced.

Could be the CSL Elite stuff? They currently have a package for $1050 for wheel and load cell pedals. Still a bit more than I'd wanna spend, but much cheaper than their other stuff.

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Re: T500RS
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2016, 11:03:07 PM »
Done quite a bit of reading, watching etc tonight. I'm pretty tempted to go with the basic T300RS as gamesmen have it on sale for $429, then keep using my G27 pedals which have the brake spring mod (would need to have both wheels plugged in unfortunately). Then in November the new Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals with load cell come out for $329.

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Re: T500RS
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2016, 07:02:36 AM »
I think Leo Bodnar has a USB adapter for G27 pedals so you won't need the wheel plugged in.

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Re: T500RS
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2016, 07:45:32 AM »
Thanks slideways. I saw ricmotech had one but was thinking if I'd get the fanatec pedals in november I'd skip getting the adapter. Will check out the one you mentioned.

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Re: T500RS
« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2016, 07:50:43 AM »
Ah nice. The rimotech one connects it to a thrustmaster wheel but making it usb is better. Looks uk based and the inlaws are coming over at the end of the month. Tempting...

 

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