Steering Wheel /Pedals options. Looking to upgrade
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Mon, 03/04/2013 - 12:39
Steering Wheel /Pedals options. Looking to upgrade
Hey guys
I’m currently running a Mad Cats 2 wheel and pedal combo that I picked up at Best Buy when I got the game at Christmas. Now that I’m getting more and more track time, I’m thinking of upgrading in a few weeks but have no idea on what is out there or where to find a good deal on one.
I’m looking to spend no more than $300 ($200 would make the wife happy) on a new wheel/pedal combo. Is it even possible? If so, what options do I have?
Go here and look at the different package deals they have. Some of the package deals they have work with xbox360/ps3 and pc.
http://us.fanatec.com/index.php?route=module/configurator
They first and second package are the newest wheel available. The first package has no shifter set but you can just use the paddle shifters that are part of the wheel. The second package has the shifter set which is one H-pattern and sequential.
Good Luck!
There are two options with Fanatec but with taxes and shipping you'll be right at the upper limit of your budget or over it by a few dollars.
http://us.fanatec.com/index.php?route=module/configurator
Look under the Special Offers and Bundles.
Thanks guys. I think Im going to need to sweet talk the wife in upping the budget for this.
Forza Motorsport CSR wheel and the CSR Elite pedals (with inversion kit). I dont need the shifter as I perfer the paddles anyway. Problem is there are no packages for it :(
I sent them an email so we will see
Is there anything to be concerned with (replacement parts, durability) with the wheel or pedals?
Thanks
keep your old wheel handy, The Fanatec is a very good wheel but they have problems. I don't know to many owners that have been trouble free. Their service dept is outstanding though.
Like all electronics, problems may or may not occur during its life span. The thing I can say from experience is Fanatec at this time has excellent warranty customer support I have had one electrical problem and one construction problem with a striped bolt housing (bolt housing problem was all my fault ) and the response time was within a weeks time from reporting problem to receiving either new replacement wheel and striped bolt housing. So IMO shop with confidence if you decide to buy from Fanatec. One more thing if you have to save up for it do so you will be so much happier with there wheel than with any other aftermarket wheel that works with the Xbox360. I would even look at defferent forums. Here are 2 of them:
insidesimracing.com
thewayiplay.com
GOOD LUCK!
Thanks everyone for the input. I will be placing my order for the Forza Motorsport CSR wheel and the CSR Elite pedals (with inversion kit) in a few week (early April) if all goes well.
Nice, your gonna love em! Make sure to build your cockpit for it.
I dont have the room for a full rig as I share the room with my wife and I dont want to push my luck before I get the pedals and wheel. That said, I plan to make a similar stand as this only out of PVC. I can then stand it up out of the way when not in use.
You will be very happy with that choice, I used my CSR for over a year and gave it dogs abuse, never an issue. Well the odd panic with firmware updates but nothing terminal. It is now retired and acting as insurance in case my elite ever craps out on me. I will say you may find a PVC stand based on those pics may flex, even though the CSR is only a single belt it has quite powerful FFB and weighs considerably more than your current wheel.
i use the rennsport stand, its great very stable
Nice avatar Shaggy
Thanks Church. I was time for a change.
Wheel and Pedals have been ordered. What have I got myself into!
Best of luck Gunny! Im sure you can pull it off
If he goes ahead without the missus support that's exactly what he will be doing for a while.
Well done lads!
Hope to see you on the track with them soon
What you got yourself is a new expereince with a much better wheel and pedals .Also a better feel of the wheel when I proceed with the dip move at the first turn. HA !
What have I got myself into???????
I hate you Grim, you are not allowed open those box's ever.
Yeah Grim I agree with fitzy!!
Congrats man!!
To late guys!
Nooooooooooooooo, I can't look. I want, I want, I want.
The bad part is its still me behind the wheel.......
Its not about how fast or slow you are, its about how much fun you have driving. With that setup your sorted. Did I mention I hate you.