Another Fanatec wheel arrives!

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Finally got around to cleaning up the wiring and taking some pictures today đź‘Ť I'll post a review a little later today when I get some more seat time and adjust the braking a bit more to my liking.

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Finally got around to cleaning up the wiring and taking some pictures today đź‘Ť I'll post a review a little later today when I get some more seat time and adjust the braking a bit more to my liking.

Lookin' Good. I used to own an Obutto Ozone. How did you mount the shifter? Did Fanatec include hard mounting holes?

I'm going to be hard mounting mine to my cockpit, so any info would be appreciated.



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Thanks fellas đź‘Ť

The shifter isn't hard mounted yet...I just set it there for picture taking purposes :dopey: Unfortunately the cable that came with the shifter is about an inch too short, so I'll have to pick up a longer one eventually. I'm not really in a rush to use the shifter as I'm still trying to come to terms with using the wheel, and being proficient with it :dunce:

As far as hard mounting the thing to the Obutto shifter plate- I will probably make some type of aluminum bracket that mounts the shifter to the Obutto shift bracket. Unfortunately there are no holes to hard mount the thing :( What I may end up doing is just taking out the 4 screws that hold the two shifter case halfs together and then fabricate a bracket to attach to the left side of the shifter housing, where the screws go through. This will likely be more than solid enough without having to drill through the shifter housing, guessing as to what I could be drilling into :lol: The connection for the shifter is on the bottom of the shifter casing/housing, so that should be no problem. I'll just have to drill through the Obutto shifter mount so the wire can reach the shifter connection once the shifter is mounted.

Edit: Here's what I was thinking. The bracket would be about 10mm thick and have three holes through the bottom in order to mount the bracket directly to the Obutto shift plate

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Well, I think that's a bit silly, when you can get the Clubsport pedals as an optional extra for any of the wheels.
That's your opinion. I'm interested in the clubsport pedals. So if or when I buy a Fanatec wheel, GT3RS or 911 Turbo S, I will get the clubsport pedals. That's not silly.



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.
You can't possibly know what I realize. You started talking about the G27 and I merely reacted. I never mentioned the G27, nor that I'm interested in the G27 or that I'm waiting for the G27. You made that assumption. I only said; Logitech is "a" solution, there is always Logitech. I was thinking off getting a G25, not a G27. The G27 is a rumour with some fake photo's. Nobody knows anything official about the G27. I'm not waiting for a wheel which is possibly a fabrication of somebody's (somebodies ?) imagination.


This is when you started talking about the G27. I don't know why you brought up the G27 because I never mentioned it in my previous posts. I was just talking about "Logitech".

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.
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?
Again, if you want them, buy them.
Again, If I want them, I'll buy them, don't worry but not 8 months or so before I buy a PS3.
Maybe you should read # 455 again on page 23 where I explained everything. https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3409676&postcount=455


I don't care what wheel you get. I'm merely questioning your criteria for choosing a wheel.
Why do you have to question which wheel I'll choose? It's my business not yours. :)
Again, I explained everything in this post:
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3409676&postcount=455

If you have to wait, then wait.
Thank you, that's what I have been saying all along. I'm going to wait for GT5 and then I buy a PS3 and then I'll decide which wheel I'm going to buy.

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.
Again, I never mentioned that I was going to wait for the G27.


I don't understand why you are making such a big deal about which wheel I'm going to get and when I'm going to get it.




Again, no offence intended but can we please stop this endless discussion.


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Oh man the wheel is great, Works great with GT5P, all good things.
I customized the CS pedals a bit to my liking, and I still need to mount the shifter somehow. Like timeattack has mention, some kind of plate on the side. Or maybe I will use the two bars that came, place between two plates and put shifter in middle? I don't know, but I don't trust the ZIP TIES i have haha. Fanatec at least should make 3 holes for shifter at bottom.

Only complain with GT5Prologue is that wheel is not 900 Degrees on during that game. The most I got today was bit less then that, but I don't care.

Steering in GT5P feels more Shark and precises, there is no dead zone. When I play with G25, there seem bit lag, its non existent with the RS wheel. Also wheel is more quiet, way way smoother with force feedback, so no more sudden JERKING that happens with G25. Also I can feel more difference when switching between cars in the feedback, sure in G25 I could feel difference too but its not that noticeable.

I still have to test it out with few of my PC sim games.
But so far with GT5P its a WIN! I fell in love with it. It made me play GT5P all over agian! I really hope it will be compatible with GT5 Full game, if not I guess I'll but the TURBO S (wheel alone) or any other wheel that they will do in the future. We still have Half a year to go for GT5, so no rush! :D
 
WOW!!!!!I was waiting for reviews on this wheel........You all wait 6 months....prepaying no less.......for what? Broken promises on a product....Prepaying is BS.......Your money was used for reseach & development.....And it sounds like not even good R&D.I was hopeing for a better product from them........The software for the first wheel still is BAD..At least I was only a beta tester & not a paying customer(??)... Logicrap sux But at least when you pay you get it..........
 
Again, no offence intended but can we please stop this endless discussion.

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Now you've gone a bit daft. :cheers:

Discussion over as requested.

Thanks fellas
As far as hard mounting the thing to the Obutto shifter plate- I will probably make some type of aluminum bracket that mounts the shifter to the Obutto shift bracket. Unfortunately there are no holes to hard mount the thing What I may end up doing is just taking out the 4 screws that hold the two shifter case halfs together and then fabricate a bracket to attach to the left side of the shifter housing, where the screws go through. This will likely be more than solid enough without having to drill through the shifter housing, guessing as to what I could be drilling into The connection for the shifter is on the bottom of the shifter casing/housing, so that should be no problem. I'll just have to drill through the Obutto shifter mount so the wire can reach the shifter connection once the shifter is mounted.

Interesting.

I emailed Thomas about the "Fanatec Shifter Adapter", for the "Rennsport Wheel Stand". He sent me some pictures showing how it connects to the stand and the shifter. I am planning on just buying one (or two for multiple options) and mounting that to the frame, and then the shifter to the mount. Anyone else looking to hard mount their shifter, might want to consider this. Looks to be the easiest way to make it happen.




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Cant get the fanatec GT3RS working in GT5. It will work sort-of in the menu, but not on the track or in the setup menu. Can anyone give detailed setup info. thanks
 
Steering in GT5P feels more Shark and precises, there is no dead zone. When I play with G25, there seem bit lag, its non existent with the RS wheel. Also wheel is more quiet, way way smoother with force feedback

What about the strength of the FF? How does it compare with the G25 (which is too weak, IMO)?
 
Cant get the fanatec GT3RS working in GT5. It will work sort-of in the menu, but not on the track or in the setup menu. Can anyone give detailed setup info. thanks

All that is necessary is to change the system date on your PS3 to xx/xx/2008. To activate the steering wheel each time you play the game you must press the circular silver button (behind the left paddle shifter) and the lowest left button on the bottom spoke of the wheel, simultaneously, once the game has started đź‘Ť

What about the strength of the FF? How does it compare with the G25 (which is too weak, IMO)?

I have no prior experience with using a G25 or wheel for that matter, so I can't really give you a direct comparison. I will say that the FF strength is pretty brutal with some cars at the highest settings. To me having the FF be that strong is ridiculous and makes things even more unrealistic, while being almost nearly impossible to drive. With the FF strength at the highest setting in the game and on the wheel, the wheel wants to rip your hands off every time you hit the slightest bump in the road :crazy:

After playing with a wheel I realized just how bad the FF is in this game though :lol: PD's tries to simulate the weight transfer of the car through the wheel, while giving you very little feel for what the front tires are doing...which is what the wheel should be doing. It's FAR from being realistic but hopefully I can get used to it over time :dunce:

Interesting.

I emailed Thomas about the "Fanatec Shifter Adapter", for the "Rennsport Wheel Stand". He sent me some pictures showing how it connects to the stand and the shifter. I am planning on just buying one (or two for multiple options) and mounting that to the frame, and then the shifter to the mount. Anyone else looking to hard mount their shifter, might want to consider this. Looks to be the easiest way to make it happen.


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Do you have a picture of this mounting solution? You are not speaking of the two bars that go through the shifter and mount to the wheel are you? I tried mounting the shifter to the the wheel using the two included bars but found it to be a bit too wobbly for my liking. It's wasn't too bad but it wasn't as solid as it could have been either. I'd appreciate it if you could give me more info on this mount you're speaking of :) đź‘Ť

Edit: Does anyone know how to adjust the travel of the brake pedal? Right now I absolutely hate it, as it feels super mushy and numb....seems to really be hindering my driving and learning how to use the wheel. The first half inch of travel doesn't even activate the brake at all. The first inch of travel only activates about 20%, while the last inch of travel, where it takes more pressure, activates the rest of the braking force. I would really like to get rid of the vaugness and softness in the first inch if possible.
 
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Now you've gone a bit daft. :cheers:
Me going a bit crazy, why? Because I didn't want to continue this discussion, it wasn't going nowhere. Does that make me daft? Ok, if you say so....

Oh well, you're a super mod and super mod's are always right. ;) :P

I just found out that the PS3 probably drops his price around september at the Tokyo game show. So if NFP SHIFT turns out to be a very decent race game (a sim at professional mode), I'll probably get a PS3 much sooner, even before GT5 comes out.

Maybe the 911 Turbo S with clubsport pedals won't be sold out by then. Or if Fanatec would make something to make the GT3RS fully compatible with the PS3 and all it's race games (I know this won't happen but you never know) I'll get the GT3RS.
 
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is the wheel set to 900 degrees in the LED screen? try setting it to OFF for and then going into the porsche wheel properties and setting it to 900 degrees.
 
Do you have a picture of this mounting solution? You are not speaking of the two bars that go through the shifter and mount to the wheel are you? I tried mounting the shifter to the the wheel using the two included bars but found it to be a bit too wobbly for my liking. It's wasn't too bad but it wasn't as solid as it could have been either. I'd appreciate it if you could give me more info on this mount you're speaking of :) đź‘Ť

I'm currently at work, but when I get home I will post the pictures Thomas sent me of the Rennsport Shifter Adapter. Basically, it does have the two bars that connect to the shifter, but much shorter, and beefier (I'm told). The shifter mount then attaches to the stand via two holes on the shifter adapter. So, you should be able to drill some holes in your cockpit/G25 shifter mount and use some bolts to secure. Seems like the best option right now, without having the shifter in front of me to examine.

Me going a bit crazy, why? Because I didn't want to continue this discussion, it wasn't going nowhere. Does that make me daft? Ok, if you say so....

I thought the conversation was over?

Honestly, if you still have a bug up your butt, send me a PM and I'll be happy to discuss it with you. Otherwise, move on.

I just found out that the PS3 probably drops his price around september at the Tokyo game show. So if NFP SHIFT turns out to be a very decent race game (a sim at professional mode), I'll probably get a PS3 much sooner, even before GT5 comes out.

Link? I'm sure others would be interested in this information, that may be in a similar situation.




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is the wheel set to 900 degrees in the LED screen? try setting it to OFF for and then going into the porsche wheel properties and setting it to 900 degrees.

Sorry for the noob question, but how do you connect the wheel and pedals to your computer in order to adjust the properties?
 
What about the strength of the FF? How does it compare with the G25 (which is too weak, IMO)?

It's bit stronger, ON rFactor I can make it even stronger. But on GT5P its stronger over G25. I like it, I use ON WHEEL settings on 100 in GT5 settings at 10. Its stronger because it is hard to tame F1 car on straight line. When I change settings on F1 car to 360 its hard to control, because the wheel shakes way more at straight line, So I keep it at 900 still. It is so much smoother, more like real car. It's also easier and faster to counter steer and you don't feel like you fighting with the motors.

But wait for FULL GT5 game if you ever decide to buy Fanatec, maybe by then the CONSOLE wheels will be cheaper.

@ Nox Noctis

Mine is working 900 degrees on Prologue...Not on pc....

I install the 091 driver , did you as well? You can turn on how much degree you want. I was driving in rFactor with full 900 degree.

Also When I play GT5Prologue, all 900 works, but the wheels go to max at around 2 turns, not 2 and half. I do not know why, but I have no problem, Rear cars are also no full 900 Percent ;)

Overall with feedback and everything it feels so right with GT5p. But I still need time to get use to everything because its so smoother over G25, I feel more confident with turns now. I think it might improve times. I went from 6 seconds (online stats ) behind 1st leader to 5 seconds! And thats only within 4 laps!!!
I love it.
 
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Quick question regarding the standard pedals.

It states that it is not compatible with the 911 Turbo Wheel but is compatible with the 911 Turbo S wheel.

Anyone know the difference between these 2 wheels, cannot see the 911 Turbo (without the S) listed on the fanatec site.

Thanks.

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_eu/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=63&osCsid=9a2ae0a1dea271f2de6067883b111bb6

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_usa/index.php

All the wheels currently available are there. As you can see, the Turbo and Turbo S are listed.

The standard pedals come with the Turbo, and the Turbo S (unless you go with the Clubsport package).

Where did you see it list the standard pedals as not compatible?



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the normal turbo wheel comes with standard pedals. there's a wheel comparison link i posted on a previous page. the Turbo S has support for 360 as well as PS3 and PC. the Normal turbo only has official support for PS3 and PC.

http://www.fanatec.de/html/pw_overview.htm

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_usa/index.php

All the wheels currently available are there. As you can see, the Turbo and Turbo S are listed.

The standard pedals come with the Turbo, and the Turbo S (unless you go with the Clubsport package).

Where did you see it list the standard pedals as not compatable?



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Thanks Guys,

It seems the normal Turbo wheel is only listed for North American buyers, there are only five wheels available for Europeans :)

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_eu/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=1cc0416f44a1b0410f66dcecfe9ceb81

Oh this link shows where the standard pedals are not compatible with the normal Turbo Wheel.

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_eu/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=63&osCsid=9a2ae0a1dea271f2de6067883b111bb6
 
@ GT3 RS wheel owners.

I HIGHLY suggest you try replacing the shorter metal slug found in the brake assembly (behind the sea foam peice), with the longer one included with the pedals. The longer slug cuts the brake pedal travel in half and makes the brake MUCH more responsive. The brake pedal really feels amazing now...so much better than how it came from the factory. It use to be really mushy and unresponsive until you got half way into the travel...now it's perfect. Doing this also helped me shave .6 off my lap time around Fuji, where being able to modulate the brakes is very important for the last sector đź‘Ť
 
Do you use it in the second hole as well? That is supposed to shorten the travel also :)
I preferr it short and stiff also. It´s so hard to modulate brake pressure if you can´t feel it.
 
Thanks Guys,

It seems the normal Turbo wheel is only listed for North American buyers, there are only five wheels available for Europeans :)

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_eu/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=1cc0416f44a1b0410f66dcecfe9ceb81

Oh.... Sorry, I didn't see your location.

Oh this link shows where the standard pedals are not compatible with the normal Turbo Wheel.

http://www.fanatec.de/webshop/new_eu/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=63&osCsid=9a2ae0a1dea271f2de6067883b111bb6

It must be the newer version of the pedals (for the Turbo S) that are not compatible with the normal Turbo, because the 911 Turbo DOES come with standard pedals (as pictured in the link), or at least pedals that are identical to those pictured.

link as requested: click for proof price drop PS3

The information starts at 1 min 04 sec into the clip.

Thank you.

Not really proof, but it is highly likely there will be a price drop for the PS3 around that time. I think it's safe to expect such happening, at this point.



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Since I can calibrated 6 speed shifter, is there way to calibrated the wheel itself without use of PC? Also on PC How do I do it? It tells me to Press BUTTON .. what button?

when I play some GTR evolution, wheel seems bit off to the left, as well I notice it today with GT5P. any way to set it without use of PC?
 
yeah, there's a button combination to set centering of wheel in the manual. if you use the PDF and adobe reader, you can search for key words like "center" etc.
 
Yes I have adobe but where i can find, or I am stupid, any Downlodable manuals. hmm

Never mind I found the page under TURBO wheel S and RS wont show anything.

OK It says
Wheel Center Calibration
If you drive straight and the wheel is slightly off-center, you can re-calibrate the wheel.
- Move the wheel to the middle position.
- Pres the Start button + D-pad button at the same time both buttons.
- Now also press the base button.
- Release all three buttons.

I need to try it out. First thing in the morning. Thanks for the quick mention about manual. They need to update the website for TURBO S and RS wheels.
 
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