The Thrustmaster T500RS Thread
- Thread starter TomN
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- 1,611
- Montreal, Canada
- NobleAtreides
Greetings all, I am about to take my GT5 experience to the next level, with my new T500RS and Wheelstand Pro V2 , in the coming days, as soon as it's shipped. I will update with my new found comparison, on racing online at the Nur, to my trusty old faithful, the G25. Stay tuned.
First thing first, I will update to the new TM firmware, is there anything else I should do, besides getting giddy with myself first time out?
First thing first, I will update to the new TM firmware, is there anything else I should do, besides getting giddy with myself first time out?
mykem
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Just make sure the wheel is properly secured
Does the Wheelstand allows the wheel to be hard mounted- use it if it does. I went through the same experience- from G25 to the T500RS. Don't expect to be fast right away and allow for some period of adjustment. And play around with the FF setting.
As to the pedal set- if the real-brake mod isn't pre-installed, use the pedal without it first and at some point install it to see which of the two- with of without the mod- you prefer.
Other than that enjoy!
- 6,356
- Michigan
- DaveTheStalker
Lambob
Turn down the FFB to 3 (GT5). Higher FFB causes the car to be more loose for some reason.
- 3,984
- Frankfurt am Main
- GTP_mcfizzle
- LotsaMcfizzle
I've been having calibration issues with my wheel for months now and slowly have been dealing with Thrustmaster support to get the issue resolved. I haven't been in a super hurry to get it fixed because it operates properly as long I turn the wheel it's full left rotation before plugging it in. Anyway, they want to send me a PCB and have me replace it myself. Can I do this easily? What sort of equipment would I need? I have no tech experience but do have a friend I could go to if needed. Should I press the issue to get Thrustmaster to fix/replace it? Thanks for any replies.
Now the functionnal plate is also available alone (with already installed on the rear "Derek T500 Quick Release")Thanks blown540ci!
Same pictures in higher resolution:
Several samples available (just contact "Sam Maxwell" on iRacing forum)
They fit the Momo Mod 26, Mod 27 and the Mod 27C.
Example bellow with Mod 26 & Mod 27:
- 1,611
- Montreal, Canada
- NobleAtreides
Just make sure the wheel is properly secured
I went through the same experience- from G25 to the T500RS. Don't expect to be fast right away and allow for some period of adjustment. And play around with the FF setting.
As to the pedal set- if the real-brake mod isn't pre-installed, use the pedal without it first and at some point install it to see which of the two- with of without the mod- you prefer.
Other than that enjoy!
I feel I have to relearn the game, as well as retune most of my cars, as this wheel is a totally different input device than the old G25. The immersion factor is light years ahead, but shaving laptimes, currently, it does not , at all.
I am very happy with this expenditure, I haven't had a secured stand in ages, even my old desk used to wobble, and all this time, I basically almost platinumed the game, while having to pull back my pedals on straightaways, and reshifting my wheel on the stool..
no more with the wheel stand pro, I can be violent with it, and use it as a curling bench lol, but I am one to minimise steering inputs when driving anyhow.
I am upset at one mild thing, is that the wheel is not perfectly centered, it appears about 4% to the right, but it is forgiveable, until I find a proper solution to that. I hear about reflashing the internal memory, But I'll give TM a call before I decide on that.
The pedals are fantastic (without pressure mod installed) and I can realistically brake with no ABS, as I now realise my old G25 pedals acted as values of 1-8 , whereas everything about the TM, has like 65K values of sensitivity.
Can't wait for GT6, is all I can say.
but I do note, there is nothing wrong with using a G25 / G27 to this day, the TM does not overshadow those wheels in this game. Still worth the money if you want to invest in your hobby. To each his own.
Have a great day.
ps, yes, absolutely, the wheel is hardmounted with only 2 screws on the wheelstand pro, took all of 15~20 minutes to get it setup and ready to play.
The quick release make for very easy adjustments to angles, and the stand is of absolute quality craftsmanship, made in Poland, by some uber metal worker engineer. I know they are handy at this stuff, my uncle was a sheet metal worker, they know how to make sturdy stuff, not like chinese material.
another note FFB6, tried it, didn't like it, The wheel snaps itself into undesireable positions and tends to stick them there, will go back down to FFB4, and even try lower.
Only had about 2 hours of play so far, crashed and burned so much, but I've been off this game for months. Glad to be back.
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- SoCal
- Gearhead37
This new company, Virtual Motorsports Inc has simulator frames and accessories for the T500.
virtualmotorsportsinc.com
virtualmotorsportsinc.com
- 1,818
- Alberta
- left888
Very cool products, thanks for the link.
- 3,567
- HOODFIELD
Hey, I remember that rig. 
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6418863#post6418863
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6418863#post6418863
Green
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- Glasgow
- GTP_GREEN
Question : When Adjusting the run/force on T500 pedals it asks you to adjust the "metal stop"...... Where the metal stop things behind the pedals already ? or did you install them or what?
Reason I'm asking is I don't think mine has any for some reason
, I looked at a few photo's of other pedal's and I seem to missing these metal stops. Anyway already sent TM an e-mail but any help would be appreciated.
Reason I'm asking is I don't think mine has any for some reason
, I looked at a few photo's of other pedal's and I seem to missing these metal stops. Anyway already sent TM an e-mail but any help would be appreciated.
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- 1,305
- N Ireland
- MarkyParky79
Hey, I remember that rig.
Yeah me too, I bought the chrome sparco gear knob and settanta pedals after seeing that rig.
- 6
- SoCal
- Gearhead37
- 6
- SoCal
- Gearhead37
Hey, I remember that rig.
Good eye. That was the prototype.
Here is a new, more relevant thread
http://insidesimracing.tv/forums/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=8266
- 67
- Texas
Hello Group,
My T500 lost power today. Prior to this when I would turn on the wheel it would feel like it had no power steering. Put simply it was very hard to turn and Iracing would not see the wheel, so I had to uninstall and re-install the drivers. After I did this it was fine until the next time I used it. This happened three times with the third occurring this morning.
Sent Thurstmaster an email. I am sure I will have to send it in. Wanted to check with the community and see if anyone else has had similar problems. I hope the customer service is good. I did check my power supply and it is fine blue light & all.
My T500 lost power today. Prior to this when I would turn on the wheel it would feel like it had no power steering. Put simply it was very hard to turn and Iracing would not see the wheel, so I had to uninstall and re-install the drivers. After I did this it was fine until the next time I used it. This happened three times with the third occurring this morning.
Sent Thurstmaster an email. I am sure I will have to send it in. Wanted to check with the community and see if anyone else has had similar problems. I hope the customer service is good. I did check my power supply and it is fine blue light & all.
- 6,356
- Michigan
- DaveTheStalker
FrozenGhost928
Better shoot a short video. They require evidence. I would post it on YouTube as unlisted and send them the link. They want a super small video sent via email. Sorry but 10 seconds doesn't cut the mustard!!!
- 3,984
- Frankfurt am Main
- GTP_mcfizzle
- LotsaMcfizzle
Freaking PCB board arrived today and no instructions for installation came with it. It's a big 🤬 board with cables attached to it and I'm supposed to know what to do with it? They told me earlier I would have to cover shipping if I sent it in for repair and I just kindly told them to stick by their product warranty and fix the thing at no cost to me.
- 11,921
- California
- GTP_WRP001
Are you sure a pdf doc wasn't included with their last email to confirming they were sending the part? They sent me a fan replacement kit without instructions and then I noticed they had attached it to an email.
I replaced the fan no problem (took about 40 minutes), but now the fan *never* shuts off. Better than previously when the fan never came on and the heat built up, but I have to unplug the unit after turning off the PS3 because the fan will run 24/7 otherwise. I'm wondering if I screwed something up when switching the fan or if the heat sensor got fried prior to changing the fan. I ran at least one long session before realized the old fan wasn't working until I noticed it starting to smell
and requested the replacement kit. Seems to be fully functional other than the fan... feedback and other functions appear to all be normal.
- 3,984
- Frankfurt am Main
- GTP_mcfizzle
- LotsaMcfizzle
I will go back and check again but I recall the last email stating that instructions will be included in the package.
Edit: nope, it says instructions come with the board. No attachments with email and the only links are to faq and contacts and those have been on every email.
Sorry to hear you are still having issues with yours.
Edit: nope, it says instructions come with the board. No attachments with email and the only links are to faq and contacts and those have been on every email.
Sorry to hear you are still having issues with yours.
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