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The Thrustmaster T500RS Thread
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Just realized I'm not on the latest firmware. I recall some discussion about V41 dampening the feedback in GT5, but not sure that applies to GT6 (and not sure it was true in the first place). Any reason to (or not to) upgrade from V40 to V41 if I don't have the Ferrari 458 wheel? Currently, only using the wheel with a PS3 and GT6 and Ferrari F1 wheel.
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not sure if there's any noticeable difference between firmwares...I always update mine since it only takes minutes to do and I have the gte add-on. If your wheel is running fine w/o issues I guess you're fine.
But I can say that the wheel feels great in gt6 with the latest firmware...I have turned down my ffb from 5 to 3-4 because it's too strong for my liking on most mr/fr/race cars.
Are you still able to change the degree of rotation on the fly? Do you feel the kerbs well?
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Yah, the feedback and "feel" seem fine... but of course, you don't know what you are missing until you try it. I generally upgrade to the latest at the first opportunity, but in this case I read some comments about the update "deadening" the feedback in GT5 so I just stuck with V40 which seems to be fine. I'll probably just stick with V40 for now unless there is a compelling reason to switch.
PS> I've never tried to adjust the degrees of rotation.
@kmag - I'd make sure I have the latest firmware first. Also try swapping usb connections to the ps3, goodluck.
nice avatar jogo
Im assuming I do the firmware upgrade through a computer, and im guessing its not Mac compatible?
Thanks for the advice, its appreciated
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Decided to purchase a new T500 as my current V1 got hot recently and lost some feedback power. Once cooled it came back. As well I've had to replace multiple torsion springs in the gas and clutch.
So with the cooling and spring issue resolved, my current wheel getting some age. Venture to guess 200k miles or more of use. I decided it was time for new. Put the old on the shelf as a back up. This way I sure to not miss any big events.
Come from amazon and is indeed the latest GT6 version.
So with the cooling and spring issue resolved, my current wheel getting some age. Venture to guess 200k miles or more of use. I decided it was time for new. Put the old on the shelf as a back up. This way I sure to not miss any big events.
Come from amazon and is indeed the latest GT6 version.
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nice avatar jogo
Thanks, I change them a lot.
I take it you were referring to the 3K Mi. Bathurst one.
Can't get enough of the track, kinda grows on you.
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OwensRacing (Edited)
Can you post photos of the physical changes, on the new wheel & pedal set, as I am likely looking to upgrade my worn out V1?? A small review comparing old versus new, would be appreciated too.
Thanks 👍
Can you post photos of the physical changes, on the new wheel & pedal set, as I am likely looking to upgrade my worn out V1?? A small review comparing old versus new, would be appreciated too.
Thanks 👍
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Strange you say that. Another had mentioned my pics being clocked on another thread. However their taken clocked right and the post on my end is correct. As well yours is too.
Posting from iPhone 5 has to part of this phenomenon.
Screen shot attached for deterity.
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Nice Owens!
Do they still double box it like before?
Edit: your pic looks fine on my ipad but upside down on my android phone lol
On a side note, I'm happy to report that my v4 still has zero issues after 2+ years now. I don't think I have more than 200k miles on it though.
Jogo- yup, the Bathurst one
Do they still double box it like before?
Edit: your pic looks fine on my ipad but upside down on my android phone lol
On a side note, I'm happy to report that my v4 still has zero issues after 2+ years now. I don't think I have more than 200k miles on it though.
Jogo- yup, the Bathurst one
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I already posted some photos of the wheel shaft and external cooling changes in my post https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/the-thrustmaster-t500rs-thread.135961/page-286#post-9288159
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I think you'll need to try the Bootloader method, @kmag. (It's described as "How to wake your racing wheel if it is no longer recognized on PlayStation®3 or PC i.e. in the event of firmware loss".) Hope it'll work out for you.
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Do you have a haswell setup? For my I have to disable legacy USB support or I get really nasty bluescreens and what not with some usb devices. And I had to rma a previous mainboard because it would loose usb connection for a second or two. Incredibly frustrating to race in rFactor 2 as I was and just warp 300 metre behind the car you was ahead lol.
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Ivy Bridge. Not sure if I have legacy disabled (and just support 2.0). I have two separate 3.0 slots on my mobo. They can use third party drivers. I think I've used two different types of drivers on them, and ditched both methods. Just disabled them in the BIOS.
Should be noted this mobo originally had a Sandy Bridge processor. So it's a pretty early model of the mobo. 3.0 was in its infancy at the time I bought it.
Thanks @Dean the Bootloader was the issue and I got the wheel working again with updated firmware,
but the problem is still there with the brake force only going up 2 bars. I called thrustmaster and they told me that they were going to email me a procedure to pull apart the pedal set and check to see if the brake is in the right position.
I'm hoping this might be the issue. but i guess i shouldn't hold my breath.
but the problem is still there with the brake force only going up 2 bars. I called thrustmaster and they told me that they were going to email me a procedure to pull apart the pedal set and check to see if the brake is in the right position.
I'm hoping this might be the issue. but i guess i shouldn't hold my breath.
Got delivery of my Momo Classic 370 mm rim today. Much higher standard then my previous 350 made in china leather rim that´s for sure. It´s in better condition used then that was new
I am happy to report I still reach the paddles fine though it´s surely getting borderline. 380 mm I would surely have to shift grip some to reach them with my hand size. About 20 cm from long fingers to where I bend the wrist.
I am happy to report I still reach the paddles fine though it´s surely getting borderline. 380 mm I would surely have to shift grip some to reach them with my hand size. About 20 cm from long fingers to where I bend the wrist.
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