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4.5
My old wheel (a crappy Hori Overdrive) broke, and since i was already kind of looking for an upgrade, i decided to pre-order one of these. It came a little later than i’d have preferred, but I’m a Canadian, eh. Anywhoo, the wheel itself is pretty comfortable, the leather on top is a little firm out of the box, but it seems that with use it gets a bit softer. Speaking of things improving with use, right out of the box, the wheel is a little bit “grindy” (you can feel the gears and whatnot) but after a lot of use, it lessens a lot. The pedals are absolutely amazing. The gas pedal is really nice, the brake is nice and firm, so you dont accidentally apply too much brake, and the clutch is quite meaty. A lot of people complain about the shift paddles and “oo they’re too damn loud” but they really aren’t that bad. They are a touch on the loud side, but they aren’t obnoxious like people say. The wheel looks smart, feels great, and seems to be getting better as I go!UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 2024: It's been nearly 3 years and this wheel has served me faithfully and put up to my abuse well. until now. I'm not 100% sure, but i suspect that something has gone wrong in the wheel in the connection between the pedals and the steering wheel. the brake pedal is no longer responsive, and taking to reddit, many others have had the same issue. a refresh kit is available on the Thrustmaster store, HOWEVER, only if you live in the USA, and certain countries in Europe, which unfortunately I do not fall under. the other 2 pedals work perfectly fine and have stood up to a lot of action but unfortunately the brake pedal connection is done. It's a shame as this is a wicked wheel, and to be honest, I'll probably just get another one of these.
