The Thrustmaster T500RS Thread

  • Thread starter TomN
  • 9,924 comments
  • 2,160,769 views
nasanu
But the wheel does nothing without instructions from a game, it has no OS, its basically mechanical. What the wheel does on PC is not relevant because the instructions being sent to it are totally different.

You say 'to see if it´s something with how Polyphony set up their ffb', EVERYTHING the wheel does is because of what PD told it to do. It has no mind, does not think or act on its own.
Click to expand...

Well there could be a mechanical fault with the wheel or something is up with it´s control board. Or it could be that Polyphony messed up their ffb in the latest patch. Stranger things has happened before.

It´s the control board on the T500RS that is the final step telling the ffb motor how to operate Firmware can be upgraded for that. I have had many ffb wheels that missbehaved do to mechanical failure rather then ffb in games being messed up. Though I have seen that as well.

Not sure if I managed to explain it clearer now? I don´t quite understand the argument about artificial intelligence. I have never claimed any such thing lol
 
Last edited:
Referring to me? Oh no, it's just terribly rusty, and the paddleshifters are crumbling so tape holds them together.

I suppose it's because of the weather and 2k+ hours of hard usage.

Edit: apart from the buttons it's working mostly fine, but I don't think it's the heavy wear that killed it, after all GT5 works perfectly OK.
 
FutureJustin
Referring to me? Oh no, it's just terribly rusty, and the paddleshifters are crumbling so tape holds them together.

I suppose it's because of the weather and 2k+ hours of hard usage.

Edit: apart from the buttons it's working mostly fine, but I don't think it's the heavy wear that killed it, after all GT5 works perfectly OK.
Click to expand...

How does it get exposed to that much moisture for it to rust?
 
Awong124
How does it get exposed to that much moisture for it to rust?
Click to expand...
Ever Tried living in Singapore?

Also, this is my first device to rust so bad every bolt jammed shut and crumbled. I'll be honest I think very little of the build quality of this POS now. Did I mention how on a hot day it starts to burn?

But no matter. The wheel was working fine and still is. Well, not on GT6.

Edit: That being said...it's not like I dislike this wheel. The feedback is great. But I am quite frustrated with it, maybe it's time to change it for something else. Something new. Something not rusty and falling apart.
 
I'm very impressed that your wheel survived 2k+ hours of hard usage in those temps and humidity!
 
I've seen abandoned cars left in the sun for 40 years in better condition than that T500RS. The paddles look like they're covered in tinfoil. :eek:
 
lol I am quite sure it´s duct tape you see on the paddles Coxis :)

I wonder if I am not more impressed by the driver that endure racing in such conditions. Must be hell on earth :)
 
Well, glad you guys liked my wheel, I could post pics of the extent of its wear.

By the way I had to cover the paddles and pedals with duct tape because it rusted and crumbled badly, the texture was akin to sandpaper. I cut myself on both fingertips and my feet after a few endurance races on gt5...so I had to cover it!

Aaaanyways.....anyone can help me solve this problem? I play GT every day and I can't get my fix.
 
I have a question about the T500RS pedals. In pictures, they look spaced very far apart compared to the G27 pedals. Are they actually spaced very far apart, or are the pedal plates just really small?
 
Awong124
I have a question about the T500RS pedals. In pictures, they look spaced very far apart compared to the G27 pedals. Are they actually spaced very far apart, or are the pedal plates just really small?
Click to expand...

The paddles are larger on the T500RS and are further away from the wheel. Switching from a G25/G27 to a T500, at first they feel strange. However I got used to them, just like I got used to the stationary paddles. But I know some people don't like this wheel for either or both of them "issues".
 
Aderrrm
The paddles are larger on the T500RS and are further away from the wheel. Switching from a G25/G27 to a T500, at first they feel strange. However I got used to, just like I got used to the stationary paddles. But I know some people don't like this wheel for either or both of them "issues".
Click to expand...

Thanks for the reply, but I meant the pedals, for the feet.
 
Awong124
Thanks for the reply, but I meant the pedals, for the feet.
Click to expand...

Lmao! Long day. The pedal plates are a tad smaller than on the G25/G27 I think. But I would say the main issue with the pedals is the feel of them. Then again with a brake mod that can be easily rectified. That's what took me the longest to get used to making the transition to the T500. Remember the T500 pedals are fully adjustable and that includes the space between them. Although I've never changed adjusted my pedals myself so I couldn't give you any more information on that. Maybe someone else could provide you with a bit more info (and answer your question correctly first time :lol:).
 
Aderrrm
Lmao! Long day. The pedal plates are a tad smaller than on the G25/G27 I think. But I would say the main issue with the pedals is the feel of them. Then again with a brake mod that can be easily rectified. That's what took me the longest to get used to making the transition to the T500. Remember the T500 pedals are fully adjustable and that includes the space between them. Although I've never changed adjusted my pedals myself so I couldn't give you any more information on that. Maybe someone else could provide you with a bit more info (and answer your question correctly first time :lol:).
Click to expand...

Thanks. I guess the biggest concern is the distance between the center-lines of the pedals. It makes it difficult to heel-toe if the gas and brake are too far apart. The G27 pedals are adjustable as well, but I've never felt the need to adjust them.
 
OwensRacing
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.


View attachment 114557
Click to expand...
Can you post the link to where you bought it from?
 
I bought mine off amazon around Christmas,it came in a GT6 box,not sure which version or firmware(assume it's the current). I've read about the versions but not sure how to tell the difference. It increased feedback on GT6 in 1.09 update,but I don't have the uncontrollable shaking that some have. It feels good. How do you tell which version you have?
 
Abeer Hasan
I want to order a T500 RS but they don't specify if it's V2 or V4. Can anyone tell me the differences?
Click to expand...
Hi, I contacted Thrusmaster about the different version numbers on the TS500. My new unit I just purchsased from Costco showed V1.

Here is the reply I recieved from TM Support:
===================================
Thank you for your E-Mail regarding your T500 RS.

We would like to inform you that the V1/V2/V3/V4 only refers to the pre installed firmware, there are no differences in hardware between these versions.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.

Thrustmaster Technical Support is at your disposal for any other information you may need. You can reach us online at the following addresses:
===================================

My TH8RS Shifter also showed as being V1.

Just thought some of you would like to know. IThanks

Credits to markpx from ISRTV forum.
 
If I remember right, there's actually something changed about the brakes over the versions too, but I've forgotten what it exactly is, though.
 
Older versions had a different spring in the pedals, but they kept breaking, so they were replaced with with proper springs.
 
The three I know about: revised pedal springs, different (longer) bolts in the steering column and better fan with changed airflow vents.

Any T500RS bought now really should have a GT6 box otherwise it's likely to be very old stock.
 
I just ordered a T500 RS from ebay yesterday for only $460 and the seller refused to provide details about whether it's V.2, V.4 or GT6 version but I took the risk and bought it anyway and now just wait and hope. So while waiting for it, has anyone bought a T500 recently and got anything other than a GT6, V.5 or V.4 version? I heard bad thing about V.2 so I'm worried. Also the seller does not accept return.
 

Similar threads

W
Thrustmaster T300 wheelbase with Fanatec Clubsport V3 pedals?
Replies
22
Views
2K
Oshawa-Joe
Oshawa-Joe
Famine
Thrustmaster Reveals New “Hypercar” Wheel Rim for Direct Drive Bases
Replies
9
Views
2K
Parenji
Parenji
T
Drivehub Can I recognize Simagic TB-RS and Thirstmaster TH8A on PS5?
Replies
4
Views
774
touge_meister
T
Famine
Thrustmaster Reveals New TH8S Shifter Add-On
Replies
8
Views
4K
BWK_TERROR
BWK_TERROR
L
Thrustmaster T500 rs Why cannot support on PS5 and GT7?
Replies
5
Views
7K
Famine
Famine

Latest Posts

Back