The Thrustmaster T500RS Thread

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bumer
It should be more like CSR Elite = Clubsport + X360 - quick release.
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Well, maybe i was too tired.
What you are saying is that the CSR Elite will be the same wheel as the Clubsport wheel but the CSR will have 360 support where the Clubsport wont?
Is it like with GT3 and GT2?

The reason I said you were gonna laugh was I totally missed somehow that they were gonna release a non-360 supported wheel aswell.
 
I understand now warning messages notify on user manual:
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In this game (with these settings), I really take break between each race :) (so immersive!)
 
Alot of people here describe how they have went from a DFGT up to Carrera and then onto T500rs (for example).
I'm a pretty crappy driver, is the DFGT a good starter wheel for the money?
Would it be stupid to buy one even though I can afford a T500?
I feel that if I buy the DFGT and I'm not 100% sold I can atleast sell it for half the money and get out cheap.
Will it give me a even close feeling of what it is so I can decide if it's worth the 430 euros for a T500?
(The main reason I'm considering the DFGT over the Carrera is that GT5 is my main game and also availability)
 
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MuRRe
Alot of people here describe how they have went from a DFGT up to Carrera and then onto T500rs (for example).
I'm a pretty crappy driver, is the DFGT a good starter wheel for the money?
Would it be stupid to buy one even though I can afford a T500?
I feel that if I buy the DFGT and I'm not 100% sold I can atleast sell it for half the money and get out cheap.
Will it give me a even close feeling of what it is so I can decide if it's worth the 430 euros for a T500?
(The main reason I'm considering the DFGT over the Carrera is that GT5 is my main game)
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The DFGT is a good little wheel for the cash. It is perfectly fine to use, the pedals are crap but I could still keep up with anyone. If this is your first wheel the T500 is a little hardcore. Great wheel but are you sure you are going to use it enough to get your moneys worth? Are you also sure you will not want to race on the 360 at any stage?
 
nasanu
The DFGT is a good little wheel for the cash. It is perfectly fine to use, the pedals are crap but I could still keep up with anyone. If this is your first wheel the T500 is a little hardcore. Great wheel but are you sure you are going to use it enough to get your moneys worth? Are you also sure you will not want to race on the 360 at any stage?
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My exact same feeling.
Even though I have this thing about wanting the best I feel that the DFGT might just be a better choice.

About 360, sure it might happen, but I don't own a 360 atm.
Also, the DFGT works for most PS3 games right?
How about the paddle shifter on the DFGT (almost forgot), are they ok?
Should I go for the Carrera?
 
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The T500 feels much more connected.

I can drift like a pro with the T500. No so well with DFGT or G27. Note I am not a drifter. But I used to power slide my real cars a lot aka drift. So I know what's up, it took the T500 to bring realism close enough for my preconditioned mind to be able to drift on a video game.

If racing is you core use. The DFGT with a brake mod is a fast set up.

As well having a DFGT first gives you a spare if you indeed get hooked like the rest of us and go with a upper level wheel.

So IMO get the DFGT, seen them for 70-100 refurbed and new.

As for paddles they are ok at best. They work. You can add material and get larger paddles. But my kids use the DFGT and have no issues. ;)
 
OwensRacing
The T500 feels much more connected.

I can drift like a pro with the T500. No so well with DFGT or G27. Note I am not a drifter. But I used to power slide my real cars a lot aka drift. So I know what's up, it took the T500 to bring realism close enough for my preconditioned mind to be able to drift on a video game.

If racing is you core use. The DFGT with a brake mod is a fast set up.

As well having a DFGT first gives you a spare if you indeed get hooked like the rest of us and go with a upper level wheel.

So IMO get the DFGT, seen them for 70-100 refurbed and new.

As for paddles they are ok at best. They work. You can add material and get larger paddles. But my kids use the DFGT and have no issues. ;)
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How about the Carrera?
Damnit, can't decide.
What if I can get a slightly used GT3 RS for under 100e (just the wheel)?
Then there is a local store that sells the ordinary pedals for 60e.
That would come down to 160e (same as carrera).
 
MuRRe
How about the Carrera?
Damnit, can't decide.
What if I can get a slightly used GT3 RS for under 100e (just the wheel)?
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Buddy own that wheel. It's great. The only step up right now is the T500.

Buddy spent an hour on my T500. Says it's everything he wished his to be. On that his is incredible.

So truly up to you. If you got Fanatec. You can get CSP pedals and be ready got that Elite. ;)

My plan is to purchase a new pc by winter to do iRacing with. Might look into the Elite, however inly if it is notch free. Truly not a gripe. Just something I notice with current wheels. Love the idea of notch free wheel. Mmmmm cockpit 4??? Oh heck no. Unless it's using real car dash . No.
 
OwensRacing
Buddy own that wheel. It's great. The only step up right now is the T500.

Buddy spent an hour on my T500. Says it's everything he wished his to be. On that his is incredible.

So truly up to you. If you got Fanatec. You can get CSP pedals and be ready got that Elite. ;)

My plan is to purchase a new pc by winter to do iRacing with. Might look into the Elite, however inly if it is notch free. Truly not a gripe. Just something I notice with current wheels. Love the idea of notch free wheel. Mmmmm cockpit 4??? Oh heck no. Unless it's using real car dash . No.
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I just decided it's too much money for the T500rs.
I'm gonna "settle" with GT3 RS v2 if I can get it for under 100e and then get the standard pedals.
Bad idea?
(Know this is the wrong thread but)...
Hard to get the GT3 RS setup as well as the DFGT?
(If I get this wheel I'm planning to start playing iRacing aswell, GT3 RS good wheel for that, again sorry, know it's the wrong thread but you guys answer so fast :D )
 
Hi all.

I've been using the T500 RS for about two weeks now.

I have this strange thing happen every once in a while where when the wheel is turning really suddenly to correct or avoid collision for example, there is sometimes this crack/knock sound that comes from what seems the left side of the base. Now I did read in this thread somewhere that some people found SCREWS TO BE LOOSE, I tried finding the comment again with no luck. Can someone elaborate.
 
MuRRe
I just decided it's too much money for the T500rs.
I'm gonna "settle" with GT3 RS v2 if I can get it for under 100e and then get the standard pedals.
Bad idea?
(Know this is the wrong thread but)...
Hard to get the GT3 RS setup as well as the DFGT?
(If I get this wheel I'm planning to start playing iRacing aswell, GT3 RS good wheel for that, again sorry, know it's the wrong thread but you guys answer so fast :D )
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The iRacing side. I dont know about. Have yet to venture there. Jav on here uses Irvin iRacing successfully. So I'd say no issues.

Set up? DFGT is plug anb play simple to program buttons. It's supported.

Fanatec, never messed with set up. Imagine it's fairly simple. My buddy don't do things that require lots if reading or technically specs. He has his working with no issues. Hahaha

So IMO grab either DFGT new with warranty. Or used Fanatec. The cheap pedals I hear are worse then DFGT's. That may be subjective though.

Personally. I would get that Fanatec if you can. If you gotta spend more then a new DFGT $120-$150 usd on a used wheel. Well you know what to do here. If ain't a T500 that is guaranteed to have warranty. They got 12months been out 4. Hahaha
 
Falaut
Hi all.

I've been using the T500 RS for about two weeks now.

I have this strange thing happen every once in a while where when the wheel is turning really suddenly to correct or avoid collision for example, there is sometimes this crack/knock sound that comes from what seems the left side of the base. Now I did read in this thread somewhere that some people found SCREWS TO BE LOOSE, I tried finding the comment again with no luck. Can someone elaborate.
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Bump for this one.

We need a thread with all problems linked with resolution linked as well.

I wish I had the time. Maybe a mod. Hmmm please
 
One last check before I have to stop.
A new DFGT will run me 1100 SEK (around 115 Euros).
A new Carrera will run me 1800 SEK (around 190 euros).
Found a slightly used (from a private person) for 2000 SEK (a new costs 2600 SEK).

So basically, if you could get a used G27 for the same price as a new Carrera where the main focus is GT5, which one would you get.

(Please, I know the prices are outrages to you, but I live in Sweden so I gotta suck it up. Just giving you the ratios)
 
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Shark33
G27 in good condition.
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Agreed. Loved my G27. 6spd shifter is sooooo fun. Plus the pedals removed and inverted with a Nixom brake mod or similar. Are really great.

Guy I know with CSP pedals liked my G27's set up. As well likes my mod on T500. Says I got them so good there no point in CSP pedals. ;)

Should note my pedals are inverted and hang like a road car. Rally style laid back 27 degrees iirc is what I went with.
 
MuRRe
I just decided it's too much money for the T500rs.
I'm gonna "settle" with GT3 RS v2 if I can get it for under 100e and then get the standard pedals.
Bad idea?
(Know this is the wrong thread but)...
Hard to get the GT3 RS setup as well as the DFGT?
(If I get this wheel I'm planning to start playing iRacing aswell, GT3 RS good wheel for that, again sorry, know it's the wrong thread but you guys answer so fast :D )
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You've been talking bout buying a racing wheel for a little while now. I would say just pick a wheel and live with the choice. T500rs / GT3rs, etc are not going anywhere. Just remember you will get what you pay for. GT3 + CSP or T500RS or Logitech G25/G27 being your top tier.

Also, if you don't want to spend money on a T500rs then you probably dont want to pay for iRacing. It can get pretty expensive. Hard to explain but I would estimate within a year you'd be looking at bout $150+ pretty easy just for a car and some tracks for Class D unless you just drive rookie cars all year. In the iRacing thread they can ya more info. I'm just Class D Road atm (one level above Rookie). Owen just mentioned Jav and let me tell you hes the real thing 👍 He posts in that thread often and can give you more info. That's who I talk to

OwensRacing
Agreed. Loved my G27. 6spd shifter is sooooo fun. Plus the pedals removed and inverted with a Nixom brake mod or similar. Are really great.

Guy I know with CSP pedals liked my G27's set up. As well likes my mod on T500. Says I got them so good there no point in CSP pedals. ;)

Should note my pedals are inverted and hang like a road car. Rally style laid back 27 degrees iirc is what I went with.
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Interesting, you did something similar to that stiff brake mod?
 
sandboxgod
You've been talking bout buying a racing wheel for a little while now. I would say just pick a wheel and live with the choice. T500rs / GT3rs, etc are not going anywhere. Just remember you will get what you pay for. GT3 + CSP or T500RS or Logitech G25/G27 being your top tier.

Also, if you don't want to spend money on a T500rs then you probably dont want to pay for iRacing. It can get pretty expensive. Hard to explain but I would estimate within a year you'd be looking at bout $150+ pretty easy just for a car and some tracks for Class D unless you just drive rookie cars all year. In the iRacing thread they can ya more info. I'm just Class D Road atm (one level above Rookie). Owen just mentioned Jav and let me tell you hes the real thing 👍 He posts in that thread often and can give you more info. That's who I talk to



Interesting, you did something similar to that stiff brake mod?
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I know, WAY too long.
It's just my brain says 2 things, and my heart 1 = 3 different things, its hard :(
I have now decided 99% that I will get the DFGT, yeah I know.
Going from the T500RS (but that was just because it's the best) to DFGT might seem strange but I have come to the conclusion that 430 euros is too much to not even know how much I will enjoy it or use it.
I'm gonna go with the DFGT, and if I find it entertaining I will wait untill Fanatec releases their new wheels and then I might reconsider buying a new wheel.

How much will the lap times be hurt by the crappy pedals as an amateur?

About iRacing, yeah I know, tracks costs 11-15 (something) and cars around 11.
But they have some great offers, like pay one month get 2 for "free".
Not seeing myself getting high up in the licenses anytime soon.
 
Trying to answer you across multiple threads lol.

Be expected to put around 50 hours in to get proficient with a wheel.

Don't chuck it in the bin after a day.
 
MuRRe
One last check before I have to stop.
A new DFGT will run me 1100 SEK (around 115 Euros).
A new Carrera will run me 1800 SEK (around 190 euros).
Found a slightly used (from a private person) for 2000 SEK (a new costs 2600 SEK).

So basically, if you could get a used G27 for the same price as a new Carrera where the main focus is GT5, which one would you get.

(Please, I know the prices are outrages to you, but I live in Sweden so I gotta suck it up. Just giving you the ratios)
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The best advice is probably is to first set you priority. If it's the budget- see how much you're willing and able to spend. Once that set, get the best wheel you can get for the money for the game/sim you believe you will spend the most time in.

The G27 despite not being a fully supported wheel in GT5 works beautifully. Great FFB and pedals that do the job quite well- even with the ABS off in GT5 (but of course you need to change the brake strength and ratio).

The good thing about buying a used G27 is that if a some point in the very near future if you find that you still want a T500RS or one of Fanatec better offering, the wheel (the G27) will still fetch you a good amount of money as long as you're a smooth and somewhat gentle driver and not a maniac. I don't believe the Carrera will hold its value as well.
 
Be sure to be bare foot or socks with the DFGT pedals. They are softer springs. You will want max feeling.

As well using the ABS off will help to learn the brakes quickly. ;)

Enjoy. You won't regret it one bit, give it a week and you will never want to touch the controller.

Oh the Horn button in the middle. Wished my T500 had that. As well RTA adjustments on the wheel.

Actually set my T500 to use the RTA. I use it to tune brake balance when getting a car set up. AWD would be handy too. You get proficient with that menu you could dial TQ split on different sections of tracks.
 
Darn still no shifter. Really how hard is it to make the thing? Might have to breakdown and get a 3rd party one for the PC

Wonder if they are targeting Christmas....
 
kkalp77
Replacement "T500 RS BASIS ONLY IN WHITE BOX" arrived yesterday.

Hooked it up this morning, played GT5 for a couple of hours, so far so good -- going to run some errands and hopefully it will fire up again later today!

The Red Bull X1 is actually drivable using this wheel...
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I think the nightmare may finally be over -- ran several races this weekend, including Indy 500 on Sunday and 4 hours of Nuerburgring last night, and the wheel performed flawlessly with the new base.

Thanks to everyone for their support! Hopefully my experience with TM support has just been an exception...
 
Btw, anyway use the Realistic Brake mod on their T500RS pedals? I just tried that this weekend and I must say, driving with ABS-0 is tons easier for me. Wish I tried this earlier. My lap times have gotten a big bonus here. I used to want to order some CSPs but now I'm spending that money on other stuff :D

@simracer92, nice film!

rebla47
For PS3 or PC?.

Has any patch for PS3´s Shift 2 been released for the T500 RS support?.
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No there will be no patch for t500rs on the PS3 I dont think.... He was playing shift 2 PC. Theres no reason to get the ps3 version unless you just want to play online with gtplanet guys. On the PC we get our DLCs for free, enjoy great stability, great framerate + graphics, etc. Literally, the ps3 ver is vastly inferior on every level. They suffer frequent crashes/freezes, input lag, etc
 

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