I opted for the T500RS because I spend a lot of time and with simracers like rFactor, RaceOn and RaceRoom and a steering wheel was looking for with as much realism. As the supply initially I was quite surprised arrived, whether the size of the carton. The first impression when unpacking was not bad. The diameter of 30 cm allows the Logitech products rather look like toys. But when criticism I have to mention that the steering wheel rim made of simple rubber and not with leather, as the competition is based. It would be desirable in this price range. The steering wheel mediated by its volume a very solid impression. The clamp to attach the table also makes a very solid impression More on this later.
The wiring was simple, as all connections are located on the rear of the steering wheel. So all plugs and install the drivers. The first thing I do not clean cent Riete steering has failed. The driver menu me a steering angle of 51.4 ° was shown to the right in the zero position of the steering wheel. a correction may be in the manual not found. Here I was able to find on the manufacturers website and was the steering wheel with shortcuts clean centering on 0 °.
Next, I have made all the settings for the first round in RaceOn. After the first 3 rounds, I realized that so solid-looking Tischhalterung not really good holding the steering wheel at the table. I tightened as tight as possible, the steering wheel while it moves during rapid maneuvers back and forth. So here is to secure the steering wheel with bolts only solution per hole in the table.
So on and taken the next rounds under the wheels.
I really do not even managed to get a quick clean lap on the track, which I with my previous steering wheel (Logitech G27) is properly managed. So from operating in the settings and some fine tuning. It has struck me that the pedals do not respond immediately. This means that I must travel only about 1 cm pedal travel before the pedal movement is transferred to the PC. This is an extreme limitation since it is not possible to brake with feeling, because never really apparent when the pedal now received a response. The system prevents fast lap times. In principle, the pedal should react if there is only minimal, we pressed.
Otherwise, the pedal unit is a real eye-catcher and by its massive structure just awesome. The adjustment possibilities of the pedal plates and the arrangement of the pedal have their charm. The latter on hanging, (GT) is the conversion of standing (F1), and is just a nice gimmick.
The transfer from the steering wheel force feedback effects are very convincing and really violently. I have driven the settings on 60% down, because I constantly monitor holder has slipped on my Race Seat. Bumps and curbs are simulated clean and oversteer can be quickly sensing. The steering is light at once and the Dreher begins what can be corrected well by the good effects. So the vehicle can be also well intercepted or even be controlled drifted around the curve.
The fixed shift paddles are more used to, but elected by the size so that they are also driving the curves still attainable. They are solid and have a pleasant pressure point with a short distance. I myself do not use the shift paddles for shifting, however, but to the right and look left. When switching unit I use for some time (in connection with the G27) the TH8RS from Thrustmaster.
Once I became aware of the drawbacks to me, I tried to get familiar with the events. The fan noise disrupts really little, because it is drowned out at normal volume of the sounds of the simulations. But what strikes me after about 3 hours SimRacing and the reason for return is, are noises in the drive of the steering wheel. These are noted as cracking when steering to the left, are not only heard and also to feel. Therefore I just have to say that is not enough for the called price on quality.
Conclusion:
An optically and technically successful effect steering wheel which unfortunately technically and qualitatively lags behind expectations. Alone considering the high price here only 2 stars are possible. I would like to assign more stars, but it's enough not on quality.
The game when the pedals and the noise when steering to the left are not acceptable for this price range. I'd rather take back to a G27 and use as a circuit that really ingenious Thrustmaster TH8RS that can be combined with any steering wheel.
