What is a cheap racing wheel to use for this game?

[Not Frank]

I'm building a PC for my retired truck driver grandpa to play this game with and I want to get him a racing wheel/shifter combo for it. It needs to have the wheel, shifter, and pedals with clutch. Looking to spend under $100. Thanks

[Speeter353]

Well I bought my Logitech g27 wich is a great wheel for this game used . There is a new one out so some people put theirs on ebay to get money for the new one, still paid 150 Euros a year ago maybe you have more luck.

[Capt Fuzzy]

You probably won't find a new wheel/shifter/pedal combo for less than around $300 US, if you don't mind getting a used 'rig', then Speeter353's suggestion would be the way to go...

[Rookie-31st]

Under $100? Unless you're lucky to find used G25 several years old, you won't find such combo for such price

[Asigion]

This sort of game is not hard on wheels but racing games are different, they can really test wheels. Unless you know the person who is selling the wheel and you know the condition of the wheel is good then I would advise against a second hand wheel. You could be buying someone else's problem.

If you check on Amazon or Ebay for a wheel from a reliable supplier you will find wheels for all different prices. If you find one to your liking then ask here if it works well for ATS and ETS2, that is my advice.

It is better to save for a good wheel than buy a bad wheel because it is cheap.

I recommend Thrustmaster.

[Knottypine]

Originally posted by Capt Fuzzy:

You probably won't find a new wheel/shifter/pedal combo for less than around $300 US, if you don't mind getting a used 'rig', then Speeter353's suggestion would be the way to go...

I can't remember where, but I got my G27 maybe a couple of years ago online... must have been on sale as it was well under $300 CAD even with shipping. (Can't quite remember but maybe have come to $250 something) It was brand new. I was acutally shocked when I saw it at that price. Although you're right, it's near impossible to find that combo for anything less.

Even looking on Ebay or Amazon, the prices are high.

Originally posted by Willy.J.K:

It is better to save for a good wheel than buy a bad wheel because it is cheap.

I recommend Thrustmaster.

Some good advice, although I'm not familiar with Thrustmaster wheels.

[CarnageByM]

I was just about to recommend the wheel that I got for my ATS, the Thrustmaster Red Legend, but that's without clutch and shifter, and I highly doubt you can get all that for under $100, even used.

[Trucker64]

Originally posted by CptEgo:

I was just about to recommend the wheel that I got for my ATS, the Thrustmaster Red Legend, but that's without clutch and shifter, and I highly doubt you can get all that for under $100, even used.

That's what I use is the Red Legend ferrari whell. Works great for ATS, ETS2 and the FS games. I got mine for $60a couple years ago. Look for a Xbox or Playstation whel that also works for PC.

[xaagon]

I'm using an ancient Thrustmaster Nascar Pro Digital racing wheel that has everything you list except the clutch pedal. The gear shifter is up-down only and the wheel only goes 270 degrees. I got it on eBay for under $50, shipping included. It works great for me, but I don't mind not having all the bells and whistles.

[Twelvefield]

A wheel for under a hundred clams is going to have issues. A more useful and economical solution would be a gaming controller, like an XBOX USB.

[HookerHeels]

Originally posted by xaagon:

I'm using an ancient Thrustmaster Nascar Pro Digital racing wheel that has everything you list except the clutch pedal. The gear shifter is up-down only and the wheel only goes 270 degrees. I got it on eBay for under $50, shipping included. It works great for me, but I don't mind not having all the bells and whistles.

I just got one off Ebay too, but it won't register right. Any tips? Is there software for it, or just the auti-plug-n'-go drivers?

[xaagon]

Mine worked just by plugging in. No software required. I did have to calibrate it through the ATS controller set-up menu.

Not sure if it makes a difference, but I'm running Windows 7 (64 bit).

[HookerHeels]

Originally posted by xaagon:

Mine worked just by plugging in. No software required. I did have to calibrate it through the ATS controller set-up menu.

Not sure if it makes a difference, but I'm running Windows 7 (64 bit).

I've sent you a friend request, I figured out why mine doesn't work and I'm hoping you might be able to help.

[76561198814424635]

I have a Thrustmaster nascar pro racing wheel, I was buy from ebay about 50 dollars, it not working all, I try get to calibrate, it not working and I try get to controller set up menu it still not working all something, I figured out why mine doent't work and I hope you might be able to help soon

[76561198814424635]

well.... how can I buy a logitech gt force wheel for equivalent??? can you help me???

[Asigion]

Originally posted by leronehghpnt:

I have a Thrustmaster nascar pro racing wheel, I was buy from ebay about 50 dollars, it not working all, I try get to calibrate, it not working and I try get to controller set up menu it still not working all something, I figured out why mine doent't work and I hope you might be able to help soon

You need to download and install the software for your wheel from Thrustmaster. Check the link and if it is the wheel you have then download the user manual and read that first and then download and install the driver for your wheel.

https://support.thrustmaster.com/en/product/nascarproffb-en/

I think the download you need is.

drivers- ffb wheels 3.02

The other is for Windows Vista.

I hope this helps. If you have further problems then post a thread in the forum asking for help.

Edit: Added driver details.