CueBall
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Post by CueBall on Jan 25, 2008 13:02:08 GMT -5
Hiya All,
I am selected to test out the new wheel made by Fanatec. I will make a review off it and posts it here. So keep a eye onthis thread. It will arrive within the week so I am all up for some mega testing ;D.
I will give it a go at several games. Maybe even a video review.
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Post by MAGGOT on Jan 25, 2008 13:04:30 GMT -5
ooo, sounds good!
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Post by Bunta on Jan 26, 2008 1:33:14 GMT -5
I'm a tester too
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Post by MAGGOT on Jan 26, 2008 2:41:30 GMT -5
I expect some high quality reviews.
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CueBall
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Post by CueBall on Jan 26, 2008 3:29:23 GMT -5
Nice Bunta, another Beta Tester. Are there any other tester among the master skinnerz ?? ;D
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Post by Vilante on Jan 27, 2008 23:02:51 GMT -5
I wish, how'd you guys land that??
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Post by Bunta on Jan 28, 2008 2:17:42 GMT -5
I wish, how'd you guys land that?? Natural charm.
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Post by Dan on Jan 28, 2008 2:33:38 GMT -5
Under the desk relations.
(Hides)
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CueBall
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Post by CueBall on Feb 5, 2008 12:06:48 GMT -5
OKe Wheel is arrived,
First impression,
A big wheel. Looks really slik. Nothing like the pics I have seen. Auto change between PS and PC. Awesome FFB. Nice high quality leather. Did a couple off laps and I am impressed. But I will say something more after a night at the track
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Post by MAGGOT on Feb 5, 2008 17:58:30 GMT -5
Do you own a G25, and if so how does it compare?
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Post by CueBall on Feb 6, 2008 3:15:19 GMT -5
Oke after the first night mine thoughts. I have trouble getting the drivers to work and currently with T. Jackermeijer (ceo fanatec) to get them to work. The driver for some reason will interrupt during installation and doesnt finish th actual driver install. However some of the software is installed and I had a go at it.
It gives a clean layout where you setup the wheel. From 0-900 in steps of 1 degree. Also prefix degree settings on wheel throughout the LED display for a quick change possible. The FFB blew my mind. Its so unbelievable strong. I couldnt hold the wheel properly when tested the max settings. The vibration motors are a nice extra bonus to the FFB. When you press the accelarator the wheel starts to vibrate. It gives a extra feeling of driving the car.
Buttons on the wheel are more then enough. It feels solid no button that could be weared out in a year. But then again time will tell. Overall look. Wheel is covered with a high quality leather and is nicely stitched. The wheel itself is 300 mm and is big. Its just like sitting behind your steer of your car. The place where normally is your airbag looks on the picture very plastic. However its not !!!!!!. Its soft to touch, not shiny at all. Feels like a dashboard of newer cars. Soft and very touchable.
The noise of the wheel when turning is a bit weird. You expect to hear some noise but I never heard a quiter wheel as this. All due to the band wich gives the FFB off course. Which to me is a big plus. I have my setup in the living room and the misses hates my other wheel bcus of the noise while turning.
Pedals are looking a bit plastic however nothing like what you have seen on pictures. All pedals comes with prearranged pressure. The clutch feels very real due to the pressure. The break is like a real break and you must be getting used to it. My other wheel doesnt have the resistant in it and was just prssed down. This gives it way more feeling but needs to be getting used to. The accelator is also like a normal road car with a nice build in resistance.
I early said in this thread the pedals are useable with wire and without. Well its a kinda true. The connection to your PC is wireless. The connection wire between the wheel and pedals is just for power. I had no latency or lag issue so far. Even on a filled server i didnt experienced any lag. I was a bit affraid of that with a full starting grid with a FPS drop at start. But it didnt loose any connection what so ever.
Despite the driver issue I must admite to be pleasantly suprised. I really think it can give the G25 some good competion. I dont have a G25 so sadly I cant compare it with it.
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Post by alx101 on Feb 6, 2008 16:58:32 GMT -5
<<I really think it can give the G25 some good competion. I dont have a G25 so sadly I cant compare it with it>>
hm...thats a pity, but for what i have read I think it is a really good wheel! Could you tell me how much would be?
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Post by Bunta on Feb 12, 2008 20:19:07 GMT -5
My wheel only arrived yesterday and is still in the box. I'll take it out and give it a try soon. I have a couple of G25's and Momos, DFPs and some non-FFB wheels to compare it with.
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Post by mikebydzine on Feb 12, 2008 22:07:26 GMT -5
before long you'll be able to assemble a car
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Post by Bunta on Feb 12, 2008 22:47:56 GMT -5
In early testing:
Pedals are disappointing in construction, ergonomics, ease of installation, and in use. They wireless function just doesn't work at all, but I'll try a few tricks before I give up on it.
Wheel performs very nicely and feels great. The rumble effect is not realistic and is very annoying.
Shifter has pros and cons but I'm undecided so far.
I've only tried the controller with LFS so far. I don't hold much hope for its ability to handle RBR though. The table clamping mechanism is not well designed and the way the shifter attaches to the wheel is just useless. I worry that RBR might cause something to break.
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