ROFL, that setup is awesome! I used some books to hold down mine, but I figured out a slightly different position with the wheel that seems to work okay, but still not great. I also sit on two pillows on my couch to get the right height. I wish I was a millionaire so I could buy one of those insane racing seat setups (with three displays of course).

On an unrelated note.... I need more PS3 people that are Remote Racing! I don't have enough people on my list, I'm lucky to have 8 or so racers going, and that's only if no one else is using them. PSN ID is FlasHBurN2012.

BTW, how does the warranty work with Fanatec? Do you have to pay for shipping back to Germany? That seems like it would get expensive quick.

I've got an old folding "X" shaped keyboard stand to which I bungie corded an old shelf. Exactly the right height to pop in front of the couch. It's stable enough because of the weight of the shelf and the wide stance and legs

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looks functional! I converted one of these... $70

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It keeps the table from rocking back and forth, along with the chair on the other end Lol

All I really know is it has a 2 year warranty & I've dealt with customer service regarding late shipment on the pedals tuning kit; good thing that means that it hasn't broken on me yet; so I don't know if you would have to pay for shipping or not, but they do supposedly have a service center in Cali, so you should not have to ship it all the way to Germany

Nice! this definitely would be stable

I decided I'm going to go ahead and order the Fanatec wheel (after I read a few more reviews). Along with this I'm going to get the shifter, the wheel stand, and a set of pedals. I'm just not sure about which pedals to get. Should I go all out and get the Club Sports? Is it really worth the extra $150 over the normal pedals? It sounds insanely expensive, but it's tempting to just go all out and get the best.

you guys that are remote racing my B spec drivers keep it up... i just leveled up thanks to the XP points i earned from those races

If you want the best wheel for GT5 then I would have looked into the Thrustmaster T500RS. It is a bit pricey but it is the official GT5 wheel.

Yeah, but no Xbox 360 support = no thanks. I want a wheel that works for everything.

So on another forum I read one of the fellas made it to the current round of GT Academy... I'd link to it but the thread he is posting in is members only:

Sounds like fun. :P

I wish I had more time to play this game. I'm still at level 21 in A-Spec. I'd love to get one of those wheel setup's but it'll probably end up collecting dust.

Love the sewing machine mod by the way.

I got an email today about the GT5 Academy. Some free downloadable content for XMB and an in-game character jersey I guess?

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Dear Eric,

Thank you for competing in GT Academy.

The top 8 players per region moved on to the National Finals event in Orlando, and from there the top 16 players made it through and are gearing up for the Silverstone race camp in a few short months, to see who will emerge as the GT Academy champion and train to become a professional race car driver. Follow the latest GT Academy news and updates on Facebook at GT Academy (North America) | Facebook

However, none of this would have been possible without you. To thank you for registering before or during week 1, please enjoy these four exclusive GT Academy XMB themes for your PlayStation® 3, and exclusive GT Academy racing suit for PlayStation® HOME. Please use these voucher code and follow the instructions below to redeem your rewards:


PS3 Themes:

[game me four unique codes]

GT Academy Racing Suit for HOME:

[one more unique code here]

Instructions for redeeming a Promotion Code on your PS3™ system:

Step 1: Open an account on the PlayStation®Network (or use an existing account).

Step 2: From the PlayStation®Network icon on the Xross Media Bar, select 'Account Management.'

Step 3: Select 'Redeem Codes.'

Step 4: Enter Promotion Code. Please note that the Promotion Code is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as displayed.

Once the Promotion Code has been entered correctly, click 'Continue.' Once you accept the terms, you will be taken to the download screen.

We thank you for registering for GT Academy, and we hope you continue to enjoy Gran Turismo® 5.

This voucher ("Voucher") is good for one PSN account to redeem the entitlement to download GT Academy Reward Themes 1 through 4 for the PlayStation®3 system via the PlayStation®Store. Voucher expires December 31, 2011. Once you redeem the Voucher, however, the entitlement permits download of the GT Academy Reward Themes 1 through 4 after the expiration of the Voucher. Voucher can only be redeemed through the PSN Account Management. The approximate value of the Voucher is $0.00 USD.

One virtual GT Academy Racing Suit for PlayStation®Home ("Item") is only available to legal U.S. residents with a PlayStation®Network ("PSN") account who are 13 years or older who have installed PlayStation®Home. The promotion code ("Code") is good for one qualifying PSN account to redeem the entitlement to download the Item for use in Home on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system via the PlayStation®Store. Once Code is redeemed in the PlayStation®Store, enter PlayStation®Home. The Item will appear in your wardrobe. The approximate value of the Code is $0.00 USD.

Voucher cannot be redeemed for cash, cannot be returned for cash or credit, and may not be used for any purpose. Voucher will not be replaced if lost, destroyed or stolen. User responsible for all applicable internet fees. For assistance, contact SCE Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669. *Start date subject to change without notice.

Use of the PlayStation®Network is subject to terms of use and applicable privacy policy. Children under 18 will require parental consent. Broadband service required. Some broadband services may not support the PlayStation®Network. Certain content or services may not be available to children under 13. Features and offerings for the PlayStation®Network may change without notice. Video output in HD requires wireless access point or LAN. Certain limitations apply. User is responsible for Internet service fees. "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION" and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The PlayStation Network logo is a service mark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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^ Yeah, got the same email. A gift car would have been nicer :)

uhh yeah like the UK guys got this and we didnt :mad:


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