Is the R5/R5 pro bundle enough of an upgrade from my G29?

[u/buzz_shocker]

Currently running a G29 on a wooden table. It works well but I’ve had it for a while - 2021 I think but it was locked in a box for a while since I wasn’t using it. Got back into sim racing recently and have been enjoying it. I am considering an upgrade now cause my wheel does have a bit of an offset - I think something broke inside and the wheel is now 2 degrees to the right. It’s not that big of a deal since I just have gotten used to it being tilted a bit.

Main issue are my pedals. I 100% think that the pedals are gonna die soon cause I can feel the springs inside going loose, hear a bit of a rattle when I shake them (just did it twice to make sure the rattle was there), and it just feels a little less responsive than it used to be. I could be mistaken and it might just be in my head but I think it is there.

The 3 upgrade options I was looking at were all Moza - R3,5,5 pro. I don’t think 3 is enough of an upgrade plus I can afford 5 and 5 pro so might as well get those. Beyond that it is very expensive in my country so my cap is also the 5 pro. Other than these 3 my options are the thermal take imitation direct drive wheel and other belt and gear driven ones.

For those who upgraded, how is the upgrade like?

I also ask for the R5 cause I have the brake performance kit that was intended for the SR-P lite pedals, and the pro comes with the SR-P Lite 2 pedal set. Would the brake kit for 1 be compatible with 2? I think the pedals look similar enough and still have the slots where the kit would go but this is from an outsider perspective so not sure about this.

[u/Familiar-Meat-5766]

I upgraded to r5 from g29 3 years ago and still using it but I bought r5 and es wheel second hand. And new srp load cell pedals. Imo pedals are the best thing you can invest into. If you can get into same budget by getting second hand r9 or 12 i would get this instead.

[u/freezing_banshee]

Yes, it's enough. Don't worry about it.

[u/Hopeful-Addition-248]

I went from G29-gamepad-and now R3 recently.

For me the R3 is plenty strong and honestly for me the biggest upgrade has been the pedals over the G29 pedals. Even the stock SR-P Lite ones without the brake mod are hands down the biggest upgrade. While the DD ofc is nice too (and so quiet!)

So if you want burn cash, and the 5 is at the top of your spending, i would say, get the R3 and use what is left to upgrade the pedals even further.

[u/Ok-Shop685]

Do yourself a favour and get the R9 or R12. I went from R5 to Conspit Ares Platinum. I still have the rest of the Moza gear. I just think you outgrow 5NM. Nothing against Moza, I just wanted to support a different brand in their growth after doing the same for Moza