Which Wheel? (1 Viewer)

[SteveO916]

I currently have a Logitech G920 but I'm thinking of getting an upgrade to something a bit quieter and less rattley and that has a bit better FFB & a bigger wheel.
(i don't need pedals so any that come with will be junked)

it will be mounted to a playseat challenge.

I cannot afford or justify DD so that's not an option.

the options that I'm looking at are; (second hand)

Thrustmaster T300RS - reliability issues?
Thrustmaster TS-PC - comes with wrong type of wheel so i'd still have to buy a round one.
Fanatec V1 (£150) or V2 (£350) - just for the base!!
Fanatec CSL Elite (£374) - brand spanking new! with a wheel and paddle shifters!!!

is the Fanatec V1 a good (cheap) option? do the wheels come with paddle shifters or is that yet another bit I'll have to buy?

has anyone got any suggestions or possibly anything for sale?

 

[Hujkis]

Thrustmaster T300RS

I bought used t300rs years ago, no issues so far.
If t300, go for the alcantara one.

 

[Tom]

I bought a T300 RS GT new a few months ago, and haven't had any issues with it so far. The clamp is a bit annoying, but I can live with it. 1 thing I've noticed though is that the internal fan keeps spinning at a low rpm even when my system is off, so that could presumably lead to a failure down the line. I'm not risking it though, so I unplug it when not in use now.

 

[Mark]

I made the upgrade from Logitecha few years ago to a used Fanatec CSR Elite and haven’t looked back since. Great value for money in my opinion.
I did have to replace a ciurcuit board after a short while, just my luck, but the part was readily available and supplied by Fanatec. Not missed a beat since.

 

[Michael]

Black Friday isn't too far off, so you might stay patient to look for a great Fanatec deal.

 

[SteveO916]

Black Friday isn't too far off, so you might stay patient to look for a great Fanatec deal.

the only time i'm patient is when I go to the doctors!!

 

[Mearcat]

Black Friday isn't too far off, so you might stay patient to look for a great Fanatec deal.

If saving and getting the best bargin is what your after, Shepards correct.

Upgrade route from logitech (LGT) is normally - TM > Fanatec > DD.

Tm gear has smoother FFB than the LGT but is not much more of a performance/Quality gain for the price. LGT are gear driven FFB hence the noise and TM are mostly belt driven which is a bit smoother and quieter.

Fanatec wheels are about your best bet (as your price concious) as they provide a greater level of quality and better performance from the belt driven FFB system. Also they have a large choice of interchangeable wheel rims that you can collect over time.

A Fanatec CSL base will cost you E420 (£372) new with a GT rim, or E550 (£488) with a formula rim (prices not with delivery). So that one you found for £374, sounds like a bargin IF it comes with the formula rim.

You say that you can't afford or justify a DD wheel, compact OSW wheels are available at attainable prices now. The SW7C kit, which has the same peak output as the Fanatec wheel bases, is £450. Although the draw back here is you need to get a rim and possibly a button box to go with it, OR you can get a fanatec rim with an adaptor! (best of both worlds ).

I personally am saving for a SW10C DD kit (£540), the rim is not an issue for me , but I also will have to adapt my pit with a metal framework before I get the DD kit.

Back to advice, upgrading from a logitech, you will get better returns going for Fanatec gear. Get that CSL one you found if you can't wait but if you can, hold till fanatecs sale and get a V2.5.
If you can hold just that bit longer saving a few more pennies, you might find you can join the DD club.

 

[SteveO916]

judging by Fanatec's previous black friday "deals" I'm not sure if it's worth waiting for....they don't offer everything on sale so chances are there won't be anything I need/want on offer anyway..

the CSL Elite comes with a basic P1 round rim (which would be good enough for me) - I won't be able to see it anyway! (the ps4 version is £80 more and comes with an £80 more expensive wheel)

edit: on further investigation the PS4 version of the CSL Elite has the new CSW motor - so that might be the way to go....