Another Fanatec wheel arrives!

gt_legends79 · May 29, 2009

just a little more info, as cryptic as it may seem. i wrote the fanatec tech support a few days ago and got a response this morning for those interested.
my email:
Hi,
Im considering the new GT3 RS wheel for both my pc and playstation 3 but was concerned about a few things i could not find answers for online.

-will the wheel work with the latest update of Gran Turismo 5 prologue? will it support the feedback and rumble in this game?

-also what adapter do i need to purchase to allow my existing G25 pedals to connect to the RS wheel.

response by a nice fella by the name Armin Habermann:

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS will be primarily a PC wheel which is not supposed to be used with the PS3. It will work with the PS3 now but there is no guarantee and support for the future. Only the Porsche Wheel Turbo S will fully support all 3 major gamin platforms: PC, PS3 and Xbox360. The pure version of this product will also be shipped with the adapter cable for the G25 pedals. A separate adapter cable which can be used also with the GT3 RS will be in stock when the Turbo S is released.

Best regards,
Armin
seems future support on the ps3 is not a priority for the RS wheel.

Kryz11 · May 29, 2009

I just got them in PA!!!
I'll try it after school

13inned · May 29, 2009

NoxNoctis Umbra,
have fun! I hope everything will be acceptable and in satisfactory condition.

If my memory serves me right, yes there are provisions for the screw mount. I'm contemplating today on how to make a good use of those stacks of wood and metal frames.

Lastly, pic whoring teh wheel

ctd · May 29, 2009

"This is an English language board. Please use English for all your posts here. Thanks."

Oh. I'm so sorry talking to my countryman in our own language. Won't certainly happen again. Please tell me where I can find the rule against that.

And if you wonder the secret message was: Got my wheel this week via Ups. No problems, they even delivered it to my work in spite of my homeadress that is in their system. I hope your wheel ends up where it belonges to. It is a wonderful experience. At least if you are a simracer.

Regards.

And dear Daan. Excuse me my bad english. Not my born language. I'm so sorry.

kikie · May 29, 2009

Delphic Reason
Ummmm.... You do know they make a wheel that supports all systems? I'm really having a hard time understanding why you would give up on a product, just because you wanted the orange one.

I ordered the Turbo S, because I play on the PS3/PC/Xbox 360. If you only play on consoles, why wouldn't you just go for the wheel that supports the system you use?

I became interested in a Fanatec wheel after watching a youtube clip where SRT compared the 911 wheel and the G25.

When I started to read this thread, I came across a post of Fanatec describing the different wheels they have:

Fanatec
From the respoinse we got from the community we found that there are basically three types of user demands.

1. Hardcore console racer

They like to have

Multi platform compatibility to PS3, 360 and PC

Wireless connection to play in the living room

a full package without the need to buy anything else

Shifters for more realism

This is why we made the 911 Turbo S wheel.
To diversify it even more we made 3 editions so we cover a price range from 200 to 500 depending on what features you like

2. Hardcore PC racer

Although the GT3 RS works fine with the PS3 and GT5 we designed this wheel for PC users in mind.

No need for wireless connection

good paddle shifters

perfect and sturdy pedals

It is a reduction to what it takes to make you go fast

When I looked at the features of the GT3RS wheel I got more interested in this wheel. I also looked at the Turbo S wheel and as it is limited, 10.000 wheels will be sold and no more, and when I saw the price of this wheel, I didn't give this wheel a second thought.

The GT3RS clubsport edition is 180 cheaper than the 911 Turbo S wheel clubsport edition.

Although the GT3 RS works fine with the PS3 and GT5. This is what Fanatec (Thomas) posted here in this thread and why should get a more expensive wheel if you can get a wheel of the same quality and is less expensive and works fine with the PS3 and GT5 (this is the information on which I'd based my desicion).

Other reasons why I won't get the Turbo S wheel:

* I don't have a PS3/games at the moment. I'm not going to buy a PS3 before GT5 is released.

2 reasons:

There are no race games that interests me as GT5 does (maybe SHIFT)
The PS3 is going to be a little bit cheaper at the end of this year, I hope! I'm going to wait for that.

* I'm not going to pre-order a wheel before I have a PS3.

* 10.000 units! That wheel will be sold out when I'm going to buy a PS3 and a wheel.

So the 911 Turbo S is out of the question, so is the GT3RS because is it not fully compatible with the PS3 and maybe GT5 (or other race games for that matter, which I only found out today when I read #420), although Thomas posted that the GT3RS "works fine with the PS3 and GT5" in the beginning of this thread and this is what I remembered.

So, Logitech is "a" solution for me.

Mr Latte · May 30, 2009

Gabkicks
Well, in the diagram clearly says which wheels support which systems... I don't know how that was missed by some people. If things are broken, why shouldn't people have a right to complain?

Agreed GT5 was never confirmed at all on the official website but it was here according to the above.
Now here we are a whole week after dispatch was announced on the largest GT Forum on the Planet and guess what people, we still dont know how well it works if fully with teh GT3RS

Thomas, if i was you or Fanatec involved, this is what id of done by now.

A) Posted exactly what the compatibility situation is with GT5P and this product. B) Stopped dead the growing unease and uncertainty.
C) Set out a quick "how to guide" post (which btw ive done)

What my personal feelings and anger stems from is because im so involved and passionate about this stuff. Not only that but because of the delay youd think then the priority would be to ensure other problems were avoided.
It's painfull for me to see as a business owner myself who understands the hard work Thomas does but to make such silly errors, not just Thomas but the people involved as these could of been simple to fix or limit.

Now the bit i dont understand is why and i fully commend him here...Thomas/Fanatec who clearly posts on these and many other boards and gives a unique one-one/service with Fanatecs core customers can let the situation get to a point were these things went unnoticed or unnanounced.

Ive pretty much started all this ruckus because of things that didnt seem right or missing. Im offering advice here to avoid a further repeat situation and introduce improvements.
For instance with a community website (btw this needs a serious injection of input regards service and enquiries) It's woefull as theirs more reaction at a wake than on that site apart from Thomas own Blogs. (consider this as positive criticisim)

Now how simple would it of been to announce the problems weve encountered.
To point out the wrong information on the "Quick Guide" to avoid confusion, frustration and more importantly keep that customer happy.

Please remember how these products are sold via pre order and that requires additional service as customers are impatient and expect to be satisified.
That customer, is the person whos paid you upfront in good faith, thats kept their order and not cancelled with a long delay.

Okay, still reading?
So what should of been done....
Ahhh perfect time to also announce that with the errors made and with a humble apology for the wrong lubricant and the misinformation on the "quick guide" that customers will recieve not only the original silver paddles but a new improved set of paddles free of charge.

Thomas you really missed an oppertunity their and thats how i think it should of been put across and you know something people would of understood and accepted it better. The thing is, people you talk to daily here could and should in my opinion of been informed about things as your usually quite open.

-----------------------------------------------

The only thing I still want made clear because their is so much confusion over it.
This was NEVER fully explained on the Product Website, when previously (and dont deny it) the website listed the "Provided Adapter Cable" (PAC) as being included with the wheel:

(No.2 Quick Guide)

The adapter cable for X360 and G25 Pedals (note pedals not wheels folks):
What exactly is this meant to do? Make Those Pedals Work on PC or PS3 Platforms?
YES, the "PAC" will be forwarded to customers?
NO, the "PAC" is no longer being offered.

Its relevant because someone could of bought the wheel with the intention of using one of those pedals only to now find they cant as their is no cable supplied.
I had the intention of using my G25 pedals, keeping my CSP for limited usage when wanted/needed so as not to ruin or scratch as easily and to be honest
be able to compare if it effected my driving ability. I was sold on the idea how fantastic these pedals were and was looking forward to comparing them.

Very simple, let us know....

versapak · May 30, 2009

Mr Latte
Stuff, lots of it.

It was confirmed that it works with GT5p, so there is nothing said by Fanatec or anyone that is misleading.

It has also been said multiple times, and advertised so, that the wheel is NOT a PS3 wheel. Just because it works now, doesn't mean it always will, and it won't be supported as such.

As for the pedal adapter...

He said it was going to be sent out.

It is simply to use the pedals with whatever the wheel is being used for, whether it be PC or PS3 (In its unofficial compatibility).

I can understand being upset about a defective product, and I can understand the things were confusing with the forgotten adapters and the power plug assembly change, but you seem to be taking that to a whole other level.

Delphic Reason · May 30, 2009

kikie
When I looked at the features of the GT3RS wheel I got more interested in this wheel. I also looked at the Turbo S wheel and as it is limited, 10.000 wheels will be sold and no more, and when I saw the price of this wheel, I didn't give this wheel a second thought.

The GT3RS clubsport edition is €180 cheaper than the 911 Turbo S wheel clubsport edition.

So, without the Clubsport Pedals no deal? What exactly are you expecting out of this unannounced, completely unknown, hypothetical Logitech wheel? Some crazy magic pedals?

You can get the Turbo S wheel for just about the same price as the 911 GT3 RS/Clubsport package. Only difference, is the pedals, and not to mention the inclusion of both shifters in the Turbo S deal.

* 10.000 units! That wheel will be sold out when I'm going to buy a PS3 and a wheel.

That will change, you can bet on that. It's a marketing ploy. One that works quite well I might add.

So the 911 Turbo S is out of the question, so is the GT3RS because is it not fully compatible with the PS3 and maybe GT5 (or other race games for that matter, which I only found out today when I read #420), although Thomas posted that the GT3RS "works fine with the PS3 and GT5" in the beginning of this thread and this is what I remembered.

So, Logitech is "a" solution for me.

Well, in that case, go out and get a Logitech G25, because if you're waiting for the G27 (which has not officially been announced), you have quite a wait on your hands.

asia minor · May 30, 2009

I going to switch my order from the GT3RS clubsport to the Turbo S clubsport. Being able to play GT is paramount.

13inned · May 30, 2009

NoxNoctis Umbra
Great man. I am still waiting for my!!! And seems you live in California too.. Don't tell me ONE more week of wait for me too

By the way. I downloaded the Drilling Template, will it be good for RS wheel as well? I wanna drill some holes now on my PlaySeats EVO cockit, as well I need to get some kind of plate for Pedal support.
The RS has some screwable mounting holes right? Someone please take pic of bottom of the RS and confirm it to me thanks.

Also any Bicycle chain oil will do? Or something specific?

a liquid lube seems to be a better choice than the wax or teflon that might cause clogging.

Mr Latte · May 30, 2009

versapak
It was confirmed that it works with GT5p, so there is nothing said by Fanatec or anyone that is misleading.

It has also been said multiple times, and advertised so, that the wheel is NOT a PS3 wheel. Just because it works now, doesn't mean it always will, and it won't be supported as such.

As for the pedal adapter...

He said it was going to be sent out.

It is simply to use the pedals with whatever the wheel is being used for, whether it be PC or PS3 (In its unofficial compatibility).

I can understand being upset about a defective product, and I can understand the things were confusing with the forgotten adapters and the power plug assembly change, but you seem to be taking that to a whole other level.

Okay get it into your head please.......
WE KNOW PS3 SUPPORT ISNT GURANTEED !

Where have you read on these forums a customers views, or general performance of this wheel on GT5P and say compared to their knowledge of the game with using G25 for comparison.
Feedback about the various rumble strenghs, the smoother FFB and how much stronger it is on this wheel. Also how much better the wheel is in turning in or smoother, how the brakes are better with CSP.

Gees im waiting, thats what i want to be reading to get something positive going on in here again.....

What the heck did i say, already....
Im not upset about the wheel being faulty, im upset at the confusion, errors and mis information to us the community.
Ahh your missing the point as Im interested in getting information for the people here and elsewhere. You call it taking it to annother level, please im trying to get a confirmation on something is all with other peoples interests as well not some self centred whinge mission.

Regards the "PAC" its great of you to inform me all about it. So your 100% sure its coming then and so you can answer the following as its not been confirmed anywhere for me....

Im asking exactly as is listed, do those pedals work on GT3RS Wheel as clearly stated, do they work 100% or compatability limited and in.....

Example:
GT3RS Wheel with G25 Pedals via PS3 (supported games)
GT3RS Wheel with X360 Pedals via PS3 (supported games)

Or
GT3RS Wheel with G25 Pedals via PC games
GT3RS Wheel with X360 Pedals via PC games

Or Both
With the confusion ive been getting from his emails all I want is confirmation

P.S Thomas im NOT referring to using G25 Wheel and X360 Wheel with CSP, twice youve taken this questioning as that...

Delphic Reason · May 30, 2009

Mr Latte
P.S Thomas im NOT referring to using G25 Wheel and X360 Wheel with CSP, twice youve taken this questioning as that...

Well, to be fair, you did say:

Mr LatteAdditionally
I DO NOT SEE ANY ADAPTER OR LEAD FOR G25 / X360 WHEEL CONNECTION
The only cable is a USB and PS2 cable supplied with the products.

If you put it in those terms, I can understand his problem understanding what you're on about.

Mr Latte · May 30, 2009

Delphic Reason
Well, to be fair, you did say:

If you put it in those terms, I can understand his problem understanding what you're on about.

Yes its easy to say wheels and not pedals, and that was here but i made it clear on a private email the pedals.

versapak · May 30, 2009

timeattack07gt
I just got my wheel up and running a few minutes ago In order to get the thing to work with GT5P I had to reset the PS3 system date to 2008, as others have mentioned.

Berlusca76
Thanks to you Mr.Latte now my wheel works fine with GT-Prologue....👍

You're bitching to Fanatec, who have stated simply that it worked.

Right there is word from people here in this thread that it is working with GT5p.

Why would you be expecting Fanatec to provide you with a review or comparison to a G25?

As for the adapter...

Okay, get it into your head please... HE ALREADY ANSWERED YOUR COMPLAINT!

Secondly...

Example:
GT3RS Wheel with G25 Pedals via PS3 (supported games)
GT3RS Wheel with X360 Pedals via PS3 (supported games)

Or
GT3RS Wheel with G25 Pedals via PC games
GT3RS Wheel with X360 Pedals via PC games

Why wouldn't it work in all those situations? All the controller logic that dictates what the wheel will and won't work with is in the wheel itself.

I am certainly not against more information, but you seem to be "asking" for it with a bit of a bad attitude, and continually pressing issues already answered.

Mr Latte
Okay get it into your head please.......
WE KNOW PS3 SUPPORT ISNT GURANTEED !

Where have you read on these forums a customers views, or general performance of this wheel on GT5P and say compared to their knowledge of the game with using G25 for comparison.
Feedback about the various rumble strenghs, the smoother FFB and how much stronger it is on this wheel. Also how much better the wheel is in turning in or smoother, how the brakes are better with CSP.

Gees im waiting, thats what i want to be reading to get something positive going on in here again.....

What the heck did i say, already....
Im not upset about the wheel being faulty, im upset at the confusion, errors and mis information to us the community.
Ahh your missing the point as Im interested in getting information for the people here and elsewhere. You call it taking it to annother level, please im trying to get a confirmation on something is all with other peoples interests as well not some self centred whinge mission.

Regards the "PAC" its great of you to inform me all about it. So your 100% sure its coming then and so you can answer the following as its not been confirmed anywhere for me....

Im asking exactly as is listed, do those pedals work on GT3RS Wheel as clearly stated, do they work 100% or compatability limited and in.....

Example:
GT3RS Wheel with G25 Pedals via PS3 (supported games)
GT3RS Wheel with X360 Pedals via PS3 (supported games)

Or
GT3RS Wheel with G25 Pedals via PC games
GT3RS Wheel with X360 Pedals via PC games

Or Both
With the confusion ive been getting from his emails all I want is confirmation

P.S Thomas im NOT referring to using G25 Wheel and X360 Wheel with CSP, twice youve taken this questioning as that...

Mr Latte · May 30, 2009

Like i stated ive had confusing emails from Thomas regarding it.
Is it a problem for you that im trying to ensure, but if your certain then im happy for you to stick your neck out and say yes.

GT5P Wheel Comparison:
OMG i wasnt ecpecting Thomas to do a comparison, gees no, is that what you thought.
No id rather hear it from a buyer/customer and somone with good experience to add to a valued comparison...
If my wheel was working their would already of been a very indepth comparison done, to help and interest other people,their i go thinking about others again, my bad.
But now you know thats why im eager to hear.

Its fine saying it works, but hey shoot me down for asking how well it works and sorry for you thats a problem.

I give up...

Yeah i shouldnt be asking, ill just pretend mine is working and guess.

versapak · May 30, 2009

Mr Latte
Like i stated ive had confusing emails from Thomas regarding it.
Is it a problem for you that im trying to ensure, but if your certain then im happy for you to stick your neck out and say yes.

GT5P Wheel Comparison:
OMG i wasnt ecpecting Thomas to do a comparison, gees no, is that what you thought.
No id rather here it from a buyer/customer and somone with good experience to add to a valued comparison...

Its fine saying it works, but hey shoot me down for asking how well it works and sorry for you thats a problem.

I give up...

Yeah i shouldnt be asking, ill just pretend mine is working and guess.

Of course I don't think you expected Fanatec to give a comparison, but so far all your posting has been bitching about Fanatec's lack of info, and if there was any asking of users who have it working about their experience, then it was lost there.

As for the emails...

None of us here have been privy to that information, so obviously any comments I have made are without any knowledge of anything in any of them.

The PS3 compatibility thing wasn't necessarily a response directly to you, but a general restating of the information, as it is a topic that was still being discussed in the thread.

Again... More information is certainly not a bad thing, and I am all for seeing more of it.

I just thought your general jaded demanding tone was a bit off putting.

The confusion I saw in the thread (not in any emails) seemed to have been answered, except for the pedal functioning with PC or PS3, but that one seemed common sense to me.

Mr Latte · May 30, 2009

versapak
The confusion I saw in the thread (not in any emails) seemed to have been answered, except for the pedal functioning with PC or PS3, but that one seemed common sense to me.

Thats right you assumed something was common sense.
Common senes to me would of meant alot of the issues discussed would of been avoided or could of been better dealt with, so quite frankly im within reason to be sceptical, arnt aye.

Also just take a moment to ponder the postion some will be in that ordered this product without any pedals and it arriving with no "PAC" Yet those people are needing it to use thier G25 or X360 pedals which were advertised to work. How long then will the "PAC" cables take to arrive?

I feel a pity for them but your not looking at the bigger picture youd rather just attack me for trying to deal with a problem head on or get some answers.
Although you may not agree with the tone or level of quite direct questioning (which usually comes from customers with justafied complaints) Ive also done more here to try and help as well.
This is my last post on the matter, any further issues you have with me take to PM, thanks.

Kryz11 · May 30, 2009

So far so good with the wheel...

But SHIFTER 6 speed is messed up with gears..

PLEASE help (read below)

13inned
NoxNoctis Umbra,
have fun! I hope everything will be acceptable and in satisfactory condition.

If my memory serves me right, yes there are provisions for the screw mount. I'm contemplating today on how to make a good use of those stacks of wood and metal frames.

Lastly, pic whoring teh wheel

Hey thanks, Seems great, I need to mount it on my cockpit, shifter, wheel and pedals, need to do some custom work to playseats..

But any who, I see you have the shifter,
I ran the 091 PORSCHE DRIVER for PC, I can't install the rFactor PLUGIN, also this is a big one, I hope FANATEC is listening.

What is up with the shifter?
When I plug in the Sequential, It works fine
When I plug in 6+1 shifter it does not work properly.
When I go Reverse Gear it works , 1st gear is 3rd gear, 2nd gear is 2nd gear, 3rd gear is 5th gear, 4th gear is 4th, 5th is 5th, and 6th is 6th.

So only gears that are messed up is 1st, and 3rd. 1st indicates 3rd, and 3rd indicates 5th.

When I play rfactor, I can't change these gear settings,
Also on PS3 when I play GT5P, the gears are messed up.. (yes wheel works well, all Feedback and what not)

So what is up with the shifter?
is it Faulty shifter?
or is it some faulty wheel connectors?

Please respond anyone and confirm how they RS and 6 speed shifter works.

13inned
a liquid lube seems to be a better choice than the wax or teflon that might cause clogging.

Thanks, after work tomorrow, I'll go to hardware store and see if they have something like that.

13inned · May 30, 2009

I finally tested the 6speed shifter/clutch and still trying to get used to on shifting the 1st and 2nd since I always miss shift further to the left hitting the reverse. I was really ecstatic on playing the GT3RS and CSP with my race07.... Seems to be a good picture but I have to see past through the same problem that NoxNoctis Umbra encountered on the shifter.

The mapping of the gears for 6 speed shifter is a mess. Initially I was very frustrated on the assigning the gears on the set-up since it randomly select the preselected gears like after I did the 1st to 4th gear.... the fifth gear will steal the key assignment for the third. Hence, just to satisfy my hunger to try out the clutch and shifter, I only assigned the first 4 gears just to test it.... Since continuing to assign for the fifth and sixth would steal the 3rd...

At first I thought it's a compatibility issue with RACE07 but it holds the same issue when I tried fanatec's calibrating software. The gear mapping would jump to its next gear even without changing the actual gear. For example shifting to 1st the software would show your at third. Then when you physical shift to third it would say your on third but sometimes it jumps to first gear again.

My 2 cents and hoping that I'm right. It seems to be a driver issue rather than a shifter itself. Because the shifter can shift properly on its designated gear which the software sometimes corresponds to the correct gear. If the problem would be the shifter the issue would manifest as a permanent miss on a certain gear. For example its not able to shift on 3rd. But on our case the problem is intermittent where it seems like it hunts for a gear it desired. Though there's also a possibility of a problem on the shifter itself since it was only the 2 of us who are complaining on the messed up gear map....

I hope a better driver would do the fix cause we already waited long enough to get our hands on it. And we should have been spending more time playing with it.

Lastly, they mentioned it should be a bike chain lube. I dunno if you can get those on a hardware store. The best bet is to visit your local bike shop. Try looking for ProGold prolink chain lube... pedros... finishline... whitelightning...

13inned · May 30, 2009

NoxNoctis Umbra
So far so good with the wheel...

But SHIFTER 6 speed is messed up with gears..

PLEASE help (read below)

Hey thanks, Seems great, I need to mount it on my cockpit, shifter, wheel and pedals, need to do some custom work to playseats..

But any who, I see you have the shifter,
I ran the 091 PORSCHE DRIVER for PC, I can't install the rFactor PLUGIN, also this is a big one, I hope FANATEC is listening.

What is up with the shifter?
When I plug in the Sequential, It works fine
When I plug in 6+1 shifter it does not work properly.
When I go Reverse Gear it works , 1st gear is 3rd gear, 2nd gear is 2nd gear, 3rd gear is 5th gear, 4th gear is 4th, 5th is 5th, and 6th is 6th.

So only gears that are messed up is 1st, and 3rd. 1st indicates 3rd, and 3rd indicates 5th.

When I play rfactor, I can't change these gear settings,
Also on PS3 when I play GT5P, the gears are messed up.. (yes wheel works well, all Feedback and what not)

So what is up with the shifter?
is it Faulty shifter?
or is it some faulty wheel connectors?

Please respond anyone and confirm how they RS and 6 speed shifter works.

Thanks, after work tomorrow, I'll go to hardware store and see if they have something like that.

I was reading posts on Thomas site. And this cool chap named Redi... I believe he's the one who did the first review for GT3 RS with tons of first hand use info... Anyways, we need to calibrate it as indicated on the manual...

CALIBRATION
If the 6-speed gear stick (7GS) is not working
properly it might require new calibration.
Please go through the following steps:
􀁠 Connect the power supply to the base
􀁠 Press start button + TUNING button
at the same time
􀃎 The LED display will show G_n
􀁠 Bring the 7GS into neutral position
􀁠 Press the start button
􀃎 The display will now change to G_r
􀁠 Enter reverse gear
􀁠 Press the start button
􀃎 The display will now change to G_1
􀁠 Bring the 7GS into 1st gear
􀁠 Press the start button
􀃎 The display will now change to G_2
􀁠 Bring the 7GS into 2nd gear
􀁠 Press the start button
􀃎 The display will now change to G_3
􀁠 Bring the 7GS into 3rd gear
􀁠 Press the start button
􀃎 The display will now change to G_4
􀁠 Bring the 7GS into 4th gear
􀁠 Press the start button
􀃎 The display will now change to G_5
􀁠 Bring the 7GS into 5th gear
􀁠 Press the start button
􀃎 The display will now change to G_6
􀁠 Bring the 7GS into 6th gear
􀁠 Press the start button
􀃎 Calibration is completed

kikie · May 30, 2009

Delphic Reason
So, without the Clubsport Pedals no deal?

Yes, without the clubsport pedals, it's a "no deal".

Delphic Reason
What exactly are you expecting out of this unannounced, completely unknown, hypothetical Logitech wheel?

If the G27 is real, I expect a better wheel than the G25.

Delphic Reason
Some crazy magic pedals?

You make this sound so sarcastic, and there is no reason for that.

Delphic Reason
You can get the Turbo S wheel for just about the same price as the 911 GT3 RS/Clubsport package. Only difference, is the pedals, and not to mention the inclusion of both shifters in the Turbo S deal.

Yes, that is a possibility but I, as many customers, want the clubsport pedals.

Delphic Reason
That will change, you can bet on that. It's a marketing ploy. One that works quite well I might add.

I was thinking the same thing but I don't think that will happen.
↓[/

Fanatec website
The Porsche 911 Turbo S wheel is strictly limited to 10.000 units in total. Each wheel comes with an laser engraved chassis number plate which certifies the authenticity of the wheel.

Delphic Reason
Well, in that case, go out and get a Logitech G25, because if you're waiting for the G27 (which has not officially been announced), you have quite a wait on your hands.

G25 is a good wheel but not as good as the Fanatec wheel according SRT.
Especially the Force Feedback must be much better than the G25.
And the clubsport pedals with all it's features is 👍.
I don't know if the G27 is real or not but I have time to find out. If GT5 will be released next year, then I won't be getting a wheel before the release of GT5, next year, so there is time enough to wait for the hypothetical G27.

And (just a question, no offence intended) do you care what wheel I get, because I have the feeling that you don't like it that I will choose (because I have to) for logitech instead of Fanatec?

I still prefer Fanatec over logitech!

daan · May 30, 2009

ctd
"This is an English language board. Please use English for all your posts here. Thanks."

Oh. I'm so sorry talking to my countryman in our own language. Won't certainly happen again. Please tell me where I can find the rule against that.

It's in the Acceptable Use Policy

AUP
No slang words that promote laziness, ie; r, u, plz, etc. will be tolerated. Decent grammar is expected, including proper usage of capital letters. Repeated violations will be grounds for suspension and/or permanent removal from the forums. All messages must be posted in English.

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And dear Daan. Excuse me my bad english. Not my born language. I'm so sorry.

We have thousands of members who are posting in English as a foriegn language. We don't expect everyone to be able to post in perfect English. All we ask is that you use English to the best of your ability.

Your English is excellent, and is better than some members who use English as a first language...

oqvist · May 30, 2009

There will of course not be a Turbo S but perhaps a Turbo S 2

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But my suspicion is that Microsoft is going to release their own wheel for Forza 3 and don´t want any competition. Thus just the 0.1 % of the Forza 3 runners have even a chance at a Turbo S so I don´t take it for granted

zed300 · May 30, 2009

kikie
I don't know if the G27 is real or not but I have time to find out. If GT5 will be released next year, then I won't be getting a wheel before the release of GT5, next year, so there is time enough to wait for the hypothetical G27.

Thought I would as I have time at the moment. I have no idea what it says or which language they say it in.

http://www.echna.ne.jp/~kim/Kim2/Link0901.html

Jay · May 30, 2009

Those are doctored G25 pictures.

Kryz11 · May 30, 2009

Thank you for quick response, I just came from work, I'll give it a go. I was worried shifter might have some issue, lets hope its not!!!

Thanks I'll give it a GO, and post results if it works or not.

13inned
I was reading posts on Thomas site. And this cool chap named Redi... I believe he's the one who did the first review for GT3 RS with tons of first hand use info... Anyways, we need to calibrate it as indicated on the manual...

CALIBRATION
If the 6-speed gear stick (7GS) is not working
properly it might require new calibration.
Please go through the following steps:
&#56256;&#56416; Connect the power supply to the base
&#56256;&#56416; Press „start button“ + „TUNING button“
at the same time
&#56256;&#56526; The LED display will show G_n
&#56256;&#56416; Bring the 7GS into neutral position
&#56256;&#56416; Press the „start button“
&#56256;&#56526; The display will now change to G_r
&#56256;&#56416; Enter reverse gear
&#56256;&#56416; Press the „start button“
&#56256;&#56526; The display will now change to G_1
&#56256;&#56416; Bring the 7GS into 1st gear
&#56256;&#56416; Press the „start button“
&#56256;&#56526; The display will now change to G_2
&#56256;&#56416; Bring the 7GS into 2nd gear
&#56256;&#56416; Press the „start button“
&#56256;&#56526; The display will now change to G_3
&#56256;&#56416; Bring the 7GS into 3rd gear
&#56256;&#56416; Press the „start button“
&#56256;&#56526; The display will now change to G_4
&#56256;&#56416; Bring the 7GS into 4th gear
&#56256;&#56416; Press the „start button“
&#56256;&#56526; The display will now change to G_5
&#56256;&#56416; Bring the 7GS into 5th gear
&#56256;&#56416; Press the „start button“
&#56256;&#56526; The display will now change to G_6
&#56256;&#56416; Bring the 7GS into 6th gear
&#56256;&#56416; Press the „start button“
&#56256;&#56526; Calibration is completed

Thank you it works!!!

Now I am 100% happy

Well it will take me some time to mount on my Playseats, i need to drill holes and figure a way to mount CS on it.

Biggles · May 30, 2009

Just found out my RS wheel arrived in Buffalo on Friday. Will have to go down some time next week to pick it up...

gslooney · May 30, 2009

fishfash
Question to all the guys who received the wheel. Did you have to pay any customs/import tax ?

In particular any UK owners ?

Thanks.

Fanatec are a European Company, there is no customs/import taxes. just the shipping. this is because you paid the vat when you ordered just in another country.

Cheers

GSL

Biggles · May 30, 2009

All parts: "German Engineered" ...

Made in China.

Delphic Reason · May 30, 2009

kikie
Yes, without the clubsport pedals, it's a "no deal".

Well, I think that's a bit silly, when you can get the Clubsport pedals as an optional extra for any of the wheels.

If the G27 is real, I expect a better wheel than the G25.
You make this sound so sarcastic, and there is no reason for that.

If it's real? I just don't think you realize how far off a possible G25 successor is. It hasn't been announced, there is no data anywhere on this potential wheel. In other words, no it's not real. It most likely will be in the future, but any sort of timeline would be wild speculation at this point.

Yes, that is a possibility but I, as many customers, want the clubsport pedals.

Again, if you want them, buy them.

I was thinking the same thing but I don't think that will happen.

Only time will tell for sure, but I've seen it many times before. It's a great marketing ploy. It works well for obvious reasons.

G25 is a good wheel but not as good as the Fanatec wheel according SRT.
Especially the Force Feedback must be much better than the G25.
And the clubsport pedals with all it's features is 👍.
I don't know if the G27 is real or not but I have time to find out. If GT5 will be released next year, then I won't be getting a wheel before the release of GT5, next year, so there is time enough to wait for the hypothetical G27.

Again, it would be a miracle at this point for this hypothetical wheel to be out by GT5's release.

And (just a question, no offence intended) do you care what wheel I get, because I have the feeling that you don't like it that I will choose (because I have to) for logitech instead of Fanatec?

I still prefer Fanatec over logitech!

No offense taken.

I don't care what wheel you get. I'm merely questioning your criteria for choosing a wheel. If you have to wait, then wait. If you want the clubsport pedals, buy them. Later this year there may be a better deal on these (Fanatec) wheels. I just think it's a bit silly to be waiting for some wheel that doesn't exist, just because it's a Logitech, and it may or may not be better than the G25. Just seems like a lot of if and but.

Thought I would as I have time at the moment. I have no idea what it says or which language they say it in.

http://www.echna.ne.jp/~kim/Kim2/Link0901.html

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Those pictures have been around a long time. It is a doctored G25.

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