Starter Wheel

[CKconor 1]

I'm looking to get started with Sim Racing what's a good wheel and pedals etc to get started?

[Darin Gangi 1,074]

Welcome to our forums !

 

Depends on your budget and what you are going to sim race on.. Console or PC.

[CKconor 1]

Sorry for such a lack of info, I will be playing on PC my budget will be around $200, I'm looking mainly for Pedals and Wheel anything else is just a bonus I guess.

[serrasalmus 257]

i just got into it also and i went with the g27 its a great wheel and pedals but in the end i wish i woulda know about the clubsport v2 pedals and as far as a wheel i shoulda got a t500rs from the get go....but to start for 250 for pedals wheel and h shifter a g27 is a great way togo...but im a newb so i hope someone with more knowledge will stop by and say whats up.........o and welcome to the money pit...err i mean sim racing!

[Dave362. 38]

The G27 is a bit above your budget but it is a very good value for all you get. Great starter set.

[CaTaPulT 658]

Agreed with the Logitech G27, it's the best sim racing bang for the buck. Well worth saving a little more for.

If there are still stores that carry the Logitech DFGT (Driving Force GT), it would be priced below $200, decent wheel, but the pedals aren't the greatest.

My suggestion: save up a little more for the G27, not to mention you can buy 3rd party parts to enhance both the wheel and the pedals.

Good luck and welcome to Sim racing

Take care

 

Regards:  >>>> Jack <<<<

[lopsided 345]

I concur, G27 for that budget. Check the forum sale section as you may find someone upgrading or someone who bought equipment and didn't use it which could put it within your budget.

The G27 has the added value of being very popular and as such, some upgrades (like Load Cells for the pedals) are available and many users have made mods (like quick release wheel changes and button plates) which could extend it's usefulness in the future.

Bailey

[CKconor 1]

Ok I will look for like a good condition G27 thanks for all the help great response for my first post <3 

[BigJayA 195]

Ok I will look for like a good condition G27 thanks for all the help great response for my first post <3

Or the G25 if you can find s decent second hand one!! Will also be a bit cheaper

[FreeB1972 3]

Recently saw a refurbished G27 set on Amazon for $214.

[FreeB1972 3]

There is also the Thrustmaster T100 for $149 new.

[lopsided 345]

Or the G25 if you can find s decent second hand one!! Will also be a bit cheaper

Unless some crazy hard core Sim racer has worn it out!

Some people just get so into it. lol

[serrasalmus 257]

if u get a g27 first thing id do is get the dsd adapter and put a real wheel on it...made a hell of a difference.....then id get a leo bodner cable for the pedals

[lopsided 345]

Saw this today, New G27 on Amazon for $229

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-941-000045-G27-Racing-Wheel/dp/B001NT9TK4/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409835531&sr=8-1&keywords=Logitech+g27

[serrasalmus 257]

i got my g27 from microcenter i dont know if u have one but when i got mine newegg had them for like 219 and they matched the price

[Ricky Davies 326]

The G27 is a great all round wheel for a newcomer or not. plenty of mods you can do from load cells to using real wheel rims if you plan on going down that room later on. I owned a G27 then moved to the T500rs both are great wheels

 

CHEERS!

[Thunder7ga 0]

As many (most?) have said the Logitech G27 is a great starter wheel.  It is what I have been using, and like it a lot.