Thrustmaster T300RS Racing Wheel Thread
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- Mauler_77
I asked TM where I'd have to post my unit back to and found out it's France. No thanks. I did get a classic piece of advice from them though, and I quote:
'Given the fact that the problem is related exclusively to the Servo base, replacing it with a new one will permanently solve the problem.'
You don't say?
'Given the fact that the problem is related exclusively to the Servo base, replacing it with a new one will permanently solve the problem.'
You don't say?
- 2,677
- UK
- Outspacer
I asked TM where I'd have to post my unit back to and found out it's France. No thanks. I did get a classic piece of advice from them though, and I quote:
'Given the fact that the problem is related exclusively to the Servo base, replacing it with a new one will permanently solve the problem.'
You don't say?
@ TM:
"permanently"
- 2,232
- Lincolnshire
- PleaseD1e
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- South Korea
Hi guys, so I last week I bought a T300RS wheel, and it has clicking noise when turning.
Is this a normal behavior??
Is this a normal behavior??
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I you are out of warranty you could check this gear, it may have come loose (the belt hasn't got enough tension anymore):
- 896
- sheffield
If its a return, they email you a pre paid shipping label to print off so it should not cost you anything. Thats what they did for me and it was returned to me in 9 days .I asked TM where I'd have to post my unit back to and found out it's France. No thanks. I did get a classic piece of advice from them though, and I quote:
'Given the fact that the problem is related exclusively to the Servo base, replacing it with a new one will permanently solve the problem.'
You don't say?
I have the T300 RS with G25/G27 and a Ricmotech Logitech Pedal Adapter.
Everything worked well till I got a GTOmegaracing cockpit, I raised the pedal angle by 45 degress, throttle and brakes now only work at 50%(playing P/cars) I tried another set of G25/G27 pedals the same thing happened again. Any advise I would be very grateful.
Everything worked well till I got a GTOmegaracing cockpit, I raised the pedal angle by 45 degress, throttle and brakes now only work at 50%(playing P/cars) I tried another set of G25/G27 pedals the same thing happened again. Any advise I would be very grateful.
- 2,677
- UK
- Outspacer
Have you tried the pedals off the rig since? If that's OK, don't try them on the rig again just yet!
My suspicion is that the rig is partially grounding the pedals, which is bad because the pedal's ground is connected to the TM's supply voltage to the pedals, due to the adapter. If it fully grounded the pedals, something might burn out. It's the mounting bolts that would be making the connection.
Try with either the pedals or the wheel not bolted down and report back.
- 2,677
- UK
- Outspacer
Before? Trying the pedals off the rig or not bolted down is just a test to confirm what I suspect!
If I'm right, then we can think about how to solve it. Plastic bolts, maybe, but wouldn't they have a coarser thread pitch? Either some way to isolate them, or changing the wiring inside the pedals could work.
- 69
- Italy
Man, I can't believe it.
I had a couple of busy days so I was not able to contact amazon for this warranty claim, but the last time I used the wheel I noticed that the front plate of the rim when making the squeaky sound wa moving right where is the top right bolt. So I just did a quick research just to see if there's anything important behind that bolt and slightly screw that bolt all the way in. Now the rim doesn't move and doesn't make any noise. This is one of those situation where I'm glad I don't have time to do anything!
- 2,677
- UK
- Outspacer
That does seem to confirm it then.
So which kind of fix are you more comfortable with?
Opening up the pedals is tedious, but not difficult, I prefer dismantling them this way so the wiring doesn't get disturbed:
Once apart, you could unscrew and remove the ground connection from each pedal. The screws could go back in place to avoid losing them. Wrap the tags to the wire with electrical tape to stop them touching the metal again. The ground tag is circled in green:
Since the pedals will be grounded through the rig this should work fine. (Using some grip washers would help bite into the rig a touch to make sure the connection is good).
Otherwise, I dunno what the best/easiest way to isolate them would be. It depends on how much space there is around the bolts in the mounting holes of your rig. If there's enough to wrap part of the bolt in electrical tape, then that plus some plastic washers ought to do it, although there's still a small risk that the tape wears through and it connects again.
Just reading these stories (touch wood) mine has been perfect since I got it 18mths (ish) now.
@bleeder or anyone looking for one
If you are still looking for new base unit and don't mind the ferrari wheel.. box.uk have it for £199.00inc at the moment with free delivery:tup:
https://www.box.co.uk/Thrustmaster_...1659118.html?gclid=CNDutrKridQCFURAGwodqA8NjA
Also the original rally pack (with SLR) for only £219inc
https://www.box.co.uk/Thrustmaster_T300_RS_Racing_Wheel_Rally__2079490.html
@bleeder or anyone looking for one
If you are still looking for new base unit and don't mind the ferrari wheel.. box.uk have it for £199.00inc at the moment with free delivery:tup:
https://www.box.co.uk/Thrustmaster_...1659118.html?gclid=CNDutrKridQCFURAGwodqA8NjA
Also the original rally pack (with SLR) for only £219inc
https://www.box.co.uk/Thrustmaster_T300_RS_Racing_Wheel_Rally__2079490.html
- 3,268
- London
- Mauler_77
Yeah cheers. Are box any good? Was doing some research last week, they seem ok but I'm thinking of just buying the servo base direct from TM for £229.Just reading these stories (touch wood) mine has been perfect since I got it 18mths (ish) now.
@bleeder or anyone looking for one
If you are still looking for new base unit and don't mind the ferrari wheel.. box.uk have it for £199.00inc at the moment with free delivery:tup:
https://www.box.co.uk/Thrustmaster_...1659118.html?gclid=CNDutrKridQCFURAGwodqA8NjA
Also the original rally pack (with SLR) for only £219inc
https://www.box.co.uk/Thrustmaster_T300_RS_Racing_Wheel_Rally__2079490.html
My wheel was fine for over 2 years, which a lot of people didn't get to, so not massively complaining, but still....
Hopefully yours doesn't break too
Hi @bleeder I only spotted the deal while looking for something else and have never used them myself. They look like a standard UK Retailer so they must source their products from Thrustmaster somehow (So you must still get your Thrustmaster warranty if it is new?) It is the same as buying online from any retailer these days (pay by c/card etc if you can). If you want to take it back to a local store if it does get a fault then maybe it is worth buying from a well known High Street Supermarket retailer as I have also seen similar deals and pricing as this or as you say go direct to Thrustmaster just for the servo.
My only thought was with this at the same price now new, you get a new base, spare Ferrari wheel, spare pedals etc
P.s Hopefully all ours will last another 10 years
My only thought was with this at the same price now new, you get a new base, spare Ferrari wheel, spare pedals etc
P.s Hopefully all ours will last another 10 years
- 3,268
- London
- Mauler_77
One thing that puts me off a whole new set is that I already have a spare RS rim and standard pedals from my set as I upgraded to the Pro pedals and 599 rim, and don't think there will be many people interested in buying the parts I don't want, especially the rim (based on quick eBay searches).Hi @bleeder I only spotted the deal while looking for something else and have never used them myself. They look like a standard UK Retailer so they must source their products from Thrustmaster somehow (So you must still get your Thrustmaster warranty if it is new?) It is the same as buying online from any retailer these days (pay by c/card etc if you can). If you want to take it back to a local store if it does get a fault then maybe it is worth buying from a well known High Street Supermarket retailer as I have also seen similar deals and pricing as this or as you say go direct to Thrustmaster just for the servo.
My only thought was with this at the same price now new, you get a new base, spare Ferrari wheel, spare pedals etc
P.s Hopefully all ours will last another 10 years
Hopefully other retailers will drop the price at some point, but that Box deal is quite tempting.
Thanks for the input 👍
- 2,677
- UK
- Outspacer
Ah, that's why I suggested the RS GT version: it comes with T3PA pedals, which should be easy to sell at the right price. They list for £90, Box seems to be cheapest at the moment at £75.
I don't suppose standard pedals would sell for much, but the Ferrari rim might get something as it's a good one for modding with a real rim. That £199 deal is already cheaper than TM want for the base, and at that price probably a better option than the RS GT - you might not get much for the spares, but you're not risking much either.
I haven't bought from Box, but then one person's purchase wouldn't mean much since it's support that varies. I don't see anything about them that would ring alarm bells though. I almost got mine from there, but ended up getting it from More Computers instead as it was a little cheaper (about the same now). All I can say is that it got delivered fine.
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- wrighton
I had this exact same problem with my T300RS GTE after just 1 week of use.
I noticed that the wheels axis of rotation wasn't central to the outer case and it looked like it was a good 5mm too far to the right compared to the hole. I've no idea if that was the cause of the noise but it didn't sound like it was going away so I returned it to Amazon.
Anyway, I ordered a replacement which appears to be much better in terms of alignment.
