Proto SimTech PT2 Pedal Set Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- The PT2's just as the PT1's did, punch way above their price point.
Segments:
Intro: 0:17
Closer look: 0:57
Adjustments: 16:57
Mounting: 48:47
Driving: 01:01:36
Final Thoughts: 01:06:34
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I'm not gonna lie, I can't afford 3/4 of the things you review, but they are some of the best reviews and eventually down the road, I will know how to make a kick ass simulator. Thanks for the reviews Barry :)
Clutch pedal is genius!
Barry your videos are exceptional. I dont think there's many sim racing reviewers where I'd sit through an hour long video but the in depth analysis is fascinating. Keep up the great work.
Can you list your top 3 pedals below $400-500? Would you recommend these over the Fanatec inverted V3?
These look great. Are these still the best bang for buck pedals you can get today? I know the videos a bit old
I recommended one of these to one of my SimRacing teammates and we went through the hassle of getting them ordered and shipped to his location. He is over the moon happy with them compared to all the other options he had laying around for his budget at the time. Extremely great set of pedals!
Hi Barry,
Wish this message finds you well. If you had the option to choose between the PT-2, CSL Elite (LC) or Clubsport pedals, which one would you pick. In my opinion I like the PT-2 as they are mostly all aluminum/steel body which, I think provide a better longevity than the CSL Elite. On the other hand the CSL elite, are half the price point, and I think Fanatec may provide a better warranty than ProtoSimTech.
With that being said, if you had to choose a pedal set, which one would it be?
Thanks,
PT-2.
Your reviews always deserve to be watched on my TV with beer in hand!
Well all I can say is I wish people luck trying to buy these pedals. Last batch ran out in 2 mins. There is no way to pre order and I have missed out twice. My advice save your time and frustration and buy elsewhere!
Re. Loadcell adjustment: Fanatec does since the CSP v1?!
Your reviews are always exceptionally in-depth and very technical. I like it because even if I can't buy (al)most (all) of the things you've reviewed, I can always marvel at their engineering details. Thank you for your hard work, sim racing Robin Williams!
That material is basically Polyurethane, high density. If you need some, that's what I do for a job.
stupid the spring drilled at the top so the force is pulled even on the rod not pulling the rod down
so, if you had to choose between the PT2's or the clubsport v3"s?
I have Thrustmaster TX Base /Xbox, but want oppgrade Pedals (have not
bay Pedals ). Can i youse Fanatec V3 (adapter) ? or is T3pa Pro the best
Thrusmaster have for Xboks ? Maybe Thrustmaster came next year with
oppgrade T3PA Pro (lov Cell etc....)
Morten Hagen you can only use the thrustmaster pedals with the thrustmaster base on Xbox. On pc you could use the thrustmaster base and fanatec pedals
Man those things must be a bitch to clean... all the dust and whatnot stuck in there.. arf.
Fanatec clubsport pedals have a pot adjustment for the load cell brake, but not as remotely accessible as this one.
I was quick enough to get my set yesterday!!! Can't wait to get them. Should be a bit of a step up compared to my 10+-year-old g25 set XD.
@@anthonylee14 They held up great till now...The feel is just day and night compared to my old set...but that was to be expected...They are pretty rugged so I am not too worried that they could break. That said, the electronic parts are probably prone to fail like anything else but they are easily replaceable and I guess you could find them online. Don't take my word for it tho I did not even check.
How do you like them? What about their software? I'm looking to replace my V3's.
u should have ur own show on the discovery channel
Great in depth review as always! Kinda wish I had paid out more and gone for something above the V3 but they will do for now. Here in the UK though, may as well opt for the Heusinkveld over these for just over £600.
Now you have had it a while longer, have your thoughts changed on the fan kit? It looks like they weren't on here. Is that to save noise in the video, or do you find you often don't bother with them now?
No, still love the fans. Everyone that tries my rig likes the fans. They are running at 20% power in the video.
Seriously tempted, well they are certainly on my lost lol
Barry may I pick your brain a moment. I am having a strange OSW issue, the next step of which would be to return the whole lot for SimPlicity to test and swap out the unit, not ideal. Basically, the motor power cable was causing issues with my Vive Pro and USB devices. I wrapped it in foil and grounded it, which works perfectly, albeit not a neat and tidy solution. SimPlicity had a shielded cable made up and sent to me. The shielding works (no false inputs from USB and Vive works properly) but otherwise it does not behave as it should.
Here is a link to a tiny video showing the issue...
th-cam.com/video/mlXxIPFQD5E/w-d-xo.html
Any ideas on how this is possible? No other changes were made to hardware or software, literally, only the cable was swapped.
Many thanks
Per their website: ProtoSimTech will be closing it’s doors at the end of 2020
whutrtttttttt
That heel plate is obviously meant to be used differently. It clearly wasn’t designed to hold the plate like that. Maybe asking the creators what was in their mind would be a good idea. Thanks for another beautiful review!
falchulk
Yes I think too that he mounted the heel plate correctly. But the mount simply doesn't seem to be constructed to hold the plate in different hights...it's just an extension as you say.
Hurry up and get them, Prototech is closing shop, i'd like to get them but the shipping and import makes it a bit to much for me :( Hopefully ProtoTech will consider selling the pattern to a company that can keep making them cuz they seem damn good.
The guys should roughen up the metal brackets for the heel plate on one side, so that the plates actually bite into the acrylic material, albeit that would (slightly) damage the acrylic as a result. That or find a more proper way to make an adjustable heal plate.
To be honest, a slab of acrylic with non-functioning heel plate isn't worth 89 dollars. Anyone could whip up something in their shed for less that would simply work for their application.
I did the same.
Do you find you have to readjust the pedals after prolonged 'spirited' usage?
I have the PT-1 for 3 years now. never did need to readjust them since first day.
I realize this is an older video but I wanted to comment that the Spacers may simply be to make adjusting the pedals easier as well as re-enforcing the HDPE against the torque of the flat nut and base of the pedal being tightened against it. The spacers should also bolster stability against rolling or side torque by a small bit as well as helping to make sure they're straight and in line with each other vertically.
These are less den half the price of the Heusinkveld pedals. Are the Heusinkveld twice as good? Which should I go for?
Best sim gear review in the galaxy
Are there any major differences in these than the PT-1 pedals regarding performance or is it more improvements on adjusting the pedals?
Proto SimTech going out of business 2020
just read this from their site. Wondering if they'd still be worth it. Probably just better off going to HE's...
Very good pedals for sure, but 110$ shipping to Germany ist way to hard ! 😅
Hi Barry. With the announcement "ProtoSimTech will be closing it’s doors at the end of 2020", is it crazy to buy a product for which there will no longer be support? Or are they such good quality that they will be working for years anyway?
I've had a set since 2016 with no issues. Love them and so happy I bought them.
Do you know if after 2020 will I be able to get parts?
The stuff I'll do for a rig like this. Will prolly go to prison just think about it xD
that wheel looks just amazing
Thanks for the review, Barry!
Would you recommend these pedals for bare-foot driving? Or, if not, is there a pedal set you would?
how do these compare to the heusinkveld sprints?
I have the PT1 pedals and I just feel like the clutch pedal isn’t strong enough I can’t really feel the clutch engaging. If I add stronger springs would that help?
Stiffer springs would certainly add resistance. However, I would ask Chris at Proto SimTech about any detrimental effects the increased pressure may have on the rest of the clutch pedals parts.
I see the price is $479 now- (and 'out of stock')- is there anything comparable that is around $350-$400? I like the idea of the physical potentiomer adjustment
No. Not that I have seen.
What h pattern shifter do you use
Pro-Sim
Can You compare PT2's with CSP v3 from Fanatec? Right now I have CSP v3 and I'm thinking about buy other pedal set.
Have not had a chance to try the latest v3's. So can't comment on their performance and feel. Maybe in the future.
I love how calm and even tempered you are and then you are a beast on track
man, love all your videos, great stuff !
Nice looking pedals set.
I’m definitely looking into getting these later this year.
Wow that plate is super expensive.
I have the PT-1 and made my own plate. you don't need to buy this plate.
How would you compare these to the heusinkveld pedal set?
They are similar in certain ways I think. But, I think if I were in Europe I would go with the HE's. They are a very good set of pedals. If I were in the states, I would go with the PT2 if I didn't mind waiting for a new batch of pedals to become available. And of course there is no guarantee that you will be fast enough to secure a set of pedals. If you do mind waiting or taking a chance on even getting a set when they are ready to buy, I would go with the HE Pro's and just get on with having fun in my driving games.
Fanatec has the potentiometer on the brake at the club sport pedals. Great review, as always.
Watch the video till the end before commenting!
Great review, thank you.
Great Vid Baz, would seriously consider these as a second set of Pedals to my HE-U.
Do you have two rigs? Why would you need a second set of pedals?
These pedals are made with aluminium or steel?
Aluminum.
Fanatec CSR Elite pedals came out with a potentiometer for the brake pedal load cell. Works extremely well.
Great video Sim racing garage! and great pedals! Would you prefer these or the HE pro's if price was the same? Because importing these to my country would make the price very similar to the pro's so could really use your advice :)
Also i assume you were only using the clutch with the lotus for demonstration purposes? (dog-box transmission)
Cheers!
Yes, for demonstration. I think if I were in Europe I would go with the HE's. They are a very good set of pedals. If I were in the states, I would go with the PT2 if I didn't mind waiting for a new batch of pedals to become available. And of course there is no guarantee that you will be fast enough to secure a set of pedals. If you do mind waiting or taking a chance on even getting a set when they are ready to buy, I would go with the HE Pro's and just get on with having fun in my driving games.
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated :)
Actually, for me the Heusinkveld pedals are local. In fact, I live in the city of Groningen. So I could just pick them up in typical Dutch style, by bicycle.
Also if Trump wants a trade war with Europe than by all means I have more of a reason to support local products of course.
Still, it would be a shame to see the sim racing market being torn up because of a president that is on a constant war path with everyone and everything in the world.
How do the PST PT2 compare to the HE Sprints?
I'm tossing up between one or the other and need help! :)
He Heusinkveld, can I copy your homework? Sure, just change it a bit so it's not to obvious.
Happens all the time in the sim racing industry :(
Werent the PT-1s available before the Heusinkveld ones?
roni harjapää if that's the case I've said nothing. Had my own Heusinkveld pedals for 2,5 years now and never heard of these so I just assumed.
Yeah, Heusinkveld totally invented simracing pedals (it's a fact) btw have you seen these pedals clutch mechanism? it is completely different from heus one
Yeah, because noone ever though about making realistic pedals... -_- Noone noticed how pedals in real car work before... -_- Only HE, so now everyone is "copying"... Just like every car is exactly the same since Henry Ford. Four wheels, steering wheel, engine, seat... Everyone is just blatantly stealing his design, right? :D
Bought those pedals last friday, installed them today. Pretty much impossible to drive when you are used to G27 pedals. But i gotta admit, im in love with the PT-2's already :)
8 months on, how does it feel? I'm wondering how heavy that brake is. I've seen other pedal sets with a far bigger load cell (100kg+ vs 50kg in this one)
JamieLachlan
hey Jamie, sorry for the slow answer, never got a notice about your answer. By coincidence I watched this video again, and Saw your comment.
Ive owned the pedals for 14-15 months now, and I an amazed. They are still incredible. :)
@@anthonylee14 hey, they still keep up great! I recommend them 👍🏻
How are they holding up after all these years? :D
@@xXxBo5sANaCxXx oh god, its already 4 years! I’m still in love with them 👍🏻
Another great review. :)
With regard to the heal plate, I don't think they where designed to be lifted, but to only be slided back from the base, to the desire of the user, nothing more.
Any idea how to watch these video from the beginning? I really like your reviews Barry, but most of them start 35 minutes into the video or 18 minutes. Most annoying for sure. BTW, your reviews are amongst the best in the business, great job!
Check the segment links in the description.