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[llNovall]

@SAMHAIN85
@JLBowler
I'm freezing the Ferrari.

 

[src_ej6]

Aight SNAILs help me decide. I can get either the t300 or the g29 from best buy only problem is the t300 doesn't come with the 3 pedal setup.

The T300 GT edition does. It has the T3PA pedals with upgraded pedal faces. You still have to buy the shifter though.

 

[DBUCKEYES]

SNAIL Data for 2017 10 29 D4 is complete.

 

[Rednose58]

Prize A Selection

Car: BMW M6 GT3 M POWER LIVERY 2016 on Racing Hard Tires
Track: Autódromo De Interlagos 13:45 Fine Weather
Mid DivLap times: 1:38
Should be 7 laps

Spoiler: BMW at Interlagos

SPECIAL NOTE: Make sure to do a 100 practice starts before Sunday. Starting grid is uphill and there is a kazillion torques cranking those slippery wheels. This is not your normal "Press the pedal and spin your way into the race......" You have to feed the power in g r a d u a l l y

 

[Deal24]

Alright, so I am never playing sport mode again unless they fix the busted penalty system, I can't handle it anymore.

 

[USERID_77a23]

Alright, so I am never playing sport mode again unless they fix the busted penalty system, I can't handle it anymore.

Did they rotate in New combos for us in sport today??

 

[Wolfsatz]

Aight SNAILs help me decide. I can get either the t300 or the g29 from best buy only problem is the t300 doesn't come with the 3 pedal setup.

G29 all tHE WAY!

 

[USERID_77a23]

Aight SNAILs help me decide. I can get either the t300 or the g29 from best buy only problem is the t300 doesn't come with the 3 pedal setup.

After loving the g27, I bought the "updated" g29. I've had a couple issues this time around with power supply and messed up paddle shifters, sooo, not so happy this time. Src posted the 2017 wheel review and now I think I'll watch for a steal of a deal on the T300 alcantara version.

 

[CoachMK21]

@SAMHAIN85
@JLBowler
I'm freezing the Ferrari.

The Ferrari hates me. I want to show it love and admiration, but it rejects me at every turn (literally).

 

[Machinist]

The Ferrari hates me. I want to show it love and admiration, but it rejects me at every turn (literally).

I feel the same way....I had a really hard time with C3 this week.

 

[Luiz Frota]

Aight SNAILs help me decide. I can get either the t300 or the g29 from best buy only problem is the t300 doesn't come with the 3 pedal setup.

I would go with the T300 with the 3TPA PRO set o pedals and the shifter if necessary.

 

[MajorBlixem]

"Borrowed" D4 Data...

 

[Rallywagon]

Aight SNAILs help me decide. I can get either the t300 or the g29 from best buy only problem is the t300 doesn't come with the 3 pedal setup.

I am torn as well. I was going to go with the g29, since I already have a shifter that I've cracked open. But...
I recommend the Thrustmaster t500, or fanatec CSL, those are the two I am going to be flipping a coin over.

 

[Ph1sh]

Regarding the whole which wheel to use.

I've owned the g29, and used the Thrustmaster T GT a few times (my buddy's wheel) and now own the Fanatec CSL Elite.

The CSL blows away the entire competition from my experience. 👍

A lot of good options out there for wheels.

Great combos for this week guys! Great selections 👍

 

[Tecticles]

Did they rotate in New combos for us in sport today??

Yes they did and sport mode is now moving to daily combos.

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/new-daily-sport-races-combo-discussion-and-archive.362868/

 

[vsfit]

yes


annddd, it's snowing!

 

[Wolfsatz]

@SAMHAIN85
@JLBowler
I'm freezing the Ferrari.

Pleasing the Racing Gods!

Alright, so I am never playing sport mode again unless they fix the busted penalty system, I can't handle it anymore.

 

[IceWarden]

The wheel discussion boils down to two things...money and expandability.

The best wheel combo out of the box at a reasonably low price is the G29. But if you can spend more, want to add accessories, wheel rims, better pedals, shifters etc...then your wallet needs to be deeper.

I have the G29 because i don’t have the big bucks and I don’t need to add all the other stuff. It was miles better than my DFGT so I was good.

But if you have the funds and like accessories I would honestly skip the Thrustmaster line altogether and get the Fanatec setup @Lessen posted. For $499 that is a seriously good combo. I don’t think any Thrustmaster setup would equal the lineup Fanatec has in terms of quality and features.

Just my opinion.

If all you want to spend is $250-300 then get the G29 and be happy. Any more than $350 and up just open the wallet and get that Fanatec.

 

[DesertPenguin]

Exactly. G29 is budget quality but you know it will last. Thrustmaster is a bit better but their support issues are well known by though so there's a risk involved. Fanatec is the best of both worlds but is more expensive than both.

I too jumped from DFGT to G29 and the difference is well worth it. I'm sure the Fanatec will feel even better but I just don't have the money to commit to something like that. The added shifter is also a great dynamic when driving classic cars. I've really learned to enjoy the nuances of RPM.

 

[llNovall]

"Borrowed" D4 Data...

View attachment 685592​

Thanks Major for creating and posting this on Division 4's behalf.

 

[Lessen]

@BayouSimDrifter

One more note on the Fanatec...

Not that the other brands can't be upgraded because they can, but the pedal set that comes with the Elite combo can be upgraded with Fanatec's own product. For another $130 you can add a load cell oefalbrake pedal. That would give you arguably the best performance setup available made to work with PlayStation 4.

I do have these pedals in addition to my inverted V3, but I've not yet used them. I bought them specifically for karting & formula layouts.

 

[soundtiger95]

I’m just hoping more wheel options come out in the next year or two so I can upgrade. I’ll most likely keep my G27 as long as it continues to work with the Drive Hub but I’ll be saving some money to upgrade once the next generation consoles come out. I’d upgrade now but I don’t see a point when no one knows what will and won’t be compatible after the last compatibility debacle.

 

[Jakedog23]

Hey all SNAIL racers.

This is a plug for the SNAIL GT1 series and that we are getting the league up and running again. We are taking new people and the old ones as well. Link in my signature for the link or find it in the SNAIL subforum

 

[Marcus Garvey]

Wheels are a wear item. For a long time, logitech G-series has had significant saturation in the TT leaderboards, GTA, etc. Prior to that, the driving force series wheels held similar status. Part of that is because of the market share that logitech once held, along with the reputation they earned. Part of that is also because they do work well. Some hardware can provide increase immersion, at increased expense and inconvenience(big weight/power wheels require hefty rigs which take up time/space/$$$,) however for the customisation that GT offers none are at a significant advantage in pace over any of the others. In fact, many of the big $$$ wheel owners often struggle to keep pace with their own times on a G-series, as a lot of the things that increase immersion can have the counter effect of making it more difficult to drive and/or repeat laps consistently. GTAcademy competitors who swapped to the T500 for the next year after the finals' surprise rig setup abandoned the expected logitech hardware were faced with the decision to compete in the prelims with a wheel that was giving up pace and consistency to the logitechs in exchange for more seat time and experience with the beast they would face in the finals. Casual drivers often choose between immersion/realism and ease of driving/raw pace. Of course, today is not several years ago and technology has changed. However, from my perspective the point stands; there are better(depending on how you define that word) wheels on the market, however you can purchase the 'value priced' G-series and at least be certain you're not giving up time to your competitors. You may give up some of that awesome feel, but you won't be slower. As a purist from a competition standpoint, if it doesn't make me any faster I find difficulty in justifying the cost.

Opinions may vary. Buy what you like.

tl/dr: Don't spend the extra money because you feel it may make you faster. Spend it if you want a more immersive, realistic, and enjoyable driving experience.

 

[JLBowler]

I love how everyone is always so quick to take a shot at Thrustmaster's reliability and customer service. Let me tell you a story. I had a G27 for a little over two years. Let me clarify that. I had three wheel bases, two sets of pedals, and two shifters over the course of a little over two years. While Logitech's customer service was very good and they were quick to replace the things that kept failing on me, I would have to say that their reliability really wasn't that good. I have now owned a T300 for a little over two years and have not had a single issue with it. The wheel base is a significant upgrade over the G27, and by extension the G29. I can't comment on the pedals as I purchased a ricmotech adapter to use my G27 pedals with my T300. (I ended up with an extra set of pedals through my warranty claims)

This setup has been very good to me and I would recommend it to anyone who already has a G27 and is looking for an upgraded wheel base to the G29.

 

[MajorBlixem]

Thanks Major for creating and posting this on Division 4's behalf.

No problem... it's just a macro I run. Only takes a few seconds anyway. I can do that for all divisions... you need to do your own data

 

[Lessen]

1. I've been on my Fanatec setup for only a few days now, probably 12 hours of game time.

2. I am lightly experienced driving in real life. Lots of Rental karts plus a number of sessions in LO206 and even. 35hp Rotax.

3. I could run more consistent laptimes after only 20 minutes of seat time in a real Rotsx kart, than I've managed in several hours with my Fanatec gear driving the same car (Porsche GT3)

4. My customer service experience with Fanatec has been less than favorable.

 

[USERID_77a23]

No problem... it's just a macro I run. Only takes a few seconds anyway. I can do that for all divisions... you need to do your own data

Noticed on the D4 sheet that the fast laps from combo 1 are actually the total race time ?

 

[TomMang_68]

The Ferrari hates me. I want to show it love and admiration, but it rejects me at every turn (literally).

Baby it in the corners and stomp it as soon as you get your wheels straight. I found my problem was more of being too quick to stomp the gas specifically at the downhill left hand 90. I lost traction and spun there more than once.

 

[Marcus Garvey]

Differential and suspension setup can mitigate that and allow you to drive more aggressively without the same punishment for overdriving.