discoazul.uk recommend?

rizzee · Jan 5, 2015

hey all im going to buy the t300 gte or rs and i see this company sell it cheap but wanted to know if they are any good?http://www.discoazul.co.uk/thrustmaster/

Andy_J · Jan 6, 2015

I'd pay a bit more and get the tried and tested, reliable, more powerful, better pedals eqipped T500RS. You know deep down that you'll wish you had later on.

Msportdan · Jan 6, 2015

i got the impression that the TX was a better more faster wheel. not sure to me its worth the extra 100£

Andy_J · Jan 6, 2015

Msportdan said:
i got the impression that the TX was a better more faster wheel.

That's just an impression.

Yes it might be faster, ever so slightly. But the build quality seems to be a darn site better on the T500's. Now on revision V5 or V6. The T500RS is not their flagship model for nothing. In my opinion anyway having read review after review and forum after forum for the last 3 months. I too was going to go for the T300 GTE but as it's based on the troublesome TX I decided to go for the top model instead.

Msportdan · Jan 6, 2015

dat true.

Andy_J · Jan 6, 2015

I didn't buy from Discoazul for the very reason that if you need to return the item, I could foresee problems. I purchased from BOX.CO.UK.

Andy_J · Jan 6, 2015

Msportdan said:
i got the impression that the TX was a better more faster wheel. not sure to me its worth the extra 100£

The pedals alone are probably worth the extra 100 quid in my opinion.

rizzee · Jan 6, 2015

Andy_J said:
The pedals alone are probably worth the extra 100 quid in my opinion.

pros and cons my biggest concern is the paddle shifters being static...that means another 100 quid just on a gte rim.

Msportdan · Jan 6, 2015

oh yes the game killer for me silly static paddles..

rizzee · Jan 6, 2015

Msportdan said:
oh yes the game killer for me silly static paddles..

its really annoying each wheel has something the other doesnt!!

rizzee · Jan 6, 2015

well i couldnt be arsed waiting for amazon to come back in stock so i bought the t300 gte from shopto.net 289...i just hope its worth it and a better upgrade from g25...shopto on ebay that is 289 on site still 300

Andy_J · Jan 6, 2015

Static paddles are fine, probably get used to them within an hour. They are quite big too, so no need to stretch your pinkies. I will be getting the F1 rim next, followed by the GTE rim. But what I wanted was the reliability of a well respected wheel now in its revised version with great pedals that can be modded even better. I personally will hardly ever use the clutch but I look forward to using them in GT style. I was umming and arring about these wheels for ages and deep down I knew I'd kick myself if I didn't get the flagship model for not that much more money. £324 delivered.

Looking forward to more club races here with the new wheel.

Kjell Eilertsen · Jan 6, 2015

Andy_J said:
The pedals alone are probably worth the extra 100 quid in my opinion.

In my opinion they are not worth the 100 extra, cos add just a few tenners on top of that and you have the CSR Elite pedals instead, so for 20-30 quid extra you could have a faster and smoother wheel and MUCH better pedals. Again, this is my opinion.

Andy_J · Jan 6, 2015

I am quite happy that the T500 pedals will suffice for my low grade race club sim racing Kjell. Apart from that I like the design of them. And I have not actually paid 100 quid more than someone who buys a t300 at £289.

And I actually think that if Thrustmaster sold the T500 pedals seperately for £100, they would sell like hot cakes. They are far better than the other set they do sell.

rizzee · Jan 6, 2015

Andy_J said:
I am quite happy that the T500 pedals will suffice for my low grade race club sim racing Kjell. Apart from that I like the design of them. And I have not actually paid 100 quid more than someone who buys a t300 at £289.

And I actually think that if Thrustmaster sold the T500 pedals seperately for £100, they would sell like hot cakes. They are far better than the other set they do sell.

yea i would have bought t500 if i didnt have decent pedals already.and i also plan on playing some games on ps4 and not sure if t500 works 4 all games.

Msportdan · Jan 6, 2015

lol I was just about gonna order the TX again and dabs and BT shop have sold out. Funny this morning they had loads!!

Andy_J · Jan 6, 2015

Msportdan said:
lol I was just about gonna order the TX again and dabs and BT shop have sold out. Funny this morning they had loads!!

Ebuyer have them in stock. They are very good etailer.

Box.co.uk have 3 T500RS's left if you are quick

Msportdan · Jan 6, 2015

I ordered a GTE from amazon, was 300 I know, but can find at a trustworthy site cheaper, so at least I have piece of mind and the wheel I truly wanted.

Kjell Eilertsen · Jan 6, 2015

T500 is a proper good wheel too, the static paddles are great for drifting and rallying and if you want moving paddles you can buy the GTE wheel.

Msportdan · Jan 6, 2015

Off topic question what is the best way to secure a pedal set, to a tiled floor (not ceramic those fake ones you can get for rooms/conservatory)

cheers

Andy_J · Jan 6, 2015

Msportdan said:
I ordered a GTE from amazon, was 300 I know, but can find at a trustworthy site cheaper, so at least I have piece of mind and the wheel I truly wanted.

The GTE on amazon was £268 yesterday, but no stock.