Thrustmaster Steeringwheels

[Bram Hengeveld]

Thrustmaster , New York , August 25 th, 2006 -- Thrustmaster is proud to unveil the world’s first five-axis, three-pedal Force Feedback racing wheel and pedal set.

The Rally GT Force Feedback Pro Clutch Edition is so complete you may find yourself looking for the indicator switch!

This groundbreaking three-pedal model is based on the massively popular RGT FFB Pro – the first five-axis wheel and pedal set on the market.

The new model features a new full-size sequential gearshift knob, two new reinforced wheel-mounted sequential levers, twin wheel-mounted progressive levers, Force Feedback and belt-driven gear system with new metal collar….and now three adjustable pedals.

The RGT FFB Pro Clutch Edition provides all the sensations of real driving – use the brake pedal with natural resistance, work the clutch, balance your power slides, throw the car into turns… and leave your opponents in the dust!







Your choice of driving style

The RGT Pro Clutch Edition caters equally well for demanding simulation drivers and novice gamers.

Users can switch between using five axes and four axes with all three pedals via a switch located behind the base of the wheel, while Force Feedback can easily be toggled on and off with a press of a button.

Advanced drivers can even set up the pedals for ‘heel-and-toe’ downshifting.

A new level of realism

State-of-the-art features, advanced functionality and superior build quality put the RGT FFB Pro Clutch Edition at the front of the grid.

Gamers can not only get the most out of new racing games, but also rediscover their old titles, playing in a whole new, more realistic way.

The Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro Clutch Edition will be available for Christmas 2006.

Powerful Force Feedback licensed by Immersion® (Touch Sense Technology)
FFB can easily be toggled on and off with the press of a single button
Exclusive "5 axes" modes
Axe 1 : Wheel
Axe 2 : Accelerator
Axe 3 : Brake
Axe 4 : Clutch or Left cockpit progressive view
Axe 5 : Handbrake or right cockpit progressive view
Function buttons on wheel
10 actions buttons (with 14 locations)
Navigation Cross button (To customize your vehicle)
Twin wheel-mounted progressive levers + twin wheel-mounted sequential levers
« 3 Pedals »
Realistic, professional foot control
Life-like resistance on the brake pedal
2 pedal positions available: “double-cutch” or “cockpit”
Advanced drivers can set up the pedals for ‘heel and toe’ downshifting
Large robust aluminium pedals
Exclusive Force button on the wheel
Activates/deactivates Hardware Center Return”during race
2 “Sequential Shifter System” options (choose between « Rally » or « GT » styles)
1 full-size sequential gearshift stick
2 new reinforced wheel-mounted sequential levers
Premium features and materials
Oversized tube + full rubber grip + 270° turning angle
Metal axis + ball-bearing steering mechanism
Belt-driven gear system (= Smooth & silent gear changing)
Large and sturdy clamping system (suitable for tables up to 5cm thick)

[Sven De Nys]

Hmm... looks good, but I still think the G25 is better...

[Mikael Hellen]

Price??

[Sven De Nys]

Originally Posted by TheStig[RPM

]The Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro Clutch Edition will be available for Christmas 2006.

How come I never saw one??? Or not any review of anyone here?

[FOG-Racecarmike]

That looks better than the G25 because it has more buttons and a JOINED on H shifter.

[Maik Peters]

more buttons on steer is relaxt... but you get used to it when you don't have them.

[Manuel Garcia]

I think in the paper it's amazing! and 50% cheaper than G25 wheel.

Somebody tryed it?

Regards.

[Marcel Ascher]

hi girls,

i think this wheel hasn´t got a chance against the g 25.

believe me.

greets

[Brett Bagstad]

the wheel isnt the best but it gets the job done for half the price of a g25. The shifter is only sequential though.

[Eckhart von Glan]

have been racing with it for two months and it certainly is a terrific wheel, so much more precise than the old one (Saitek). The shifter is a pain, really, but maybe I just got used too much to shifting with wheel pedals, who knows. The three pedals are terrific (in my view), give you a very good, controlled feel of what you are doing. The setting options are sensible and helpful, besides having 8 buttons on the wheel, you also have two more next to the shifter which are perfect for quick use of functions you don't want to use every race but still need from time to time, e.g. calling for a pit stop in Race07 (not that that command cahnges the mechanics' speed much ...).

All in all, for paying less than half of the G25 price, it's very very good value, can only recommend it.
Like taking the last step before finally doing the full monty, i.e. buying a G25 or some vpp equipment!