Thrustmaster "New Era" - gen 2 direct drive

[Eggstor]

Where did you find the manual?

On Thrustmaster's support site (US version, search for T598).

 

[Haitauer]

Lets hope there will be a separate base available to purchace. Could be under 400€ range.

 

[Bojador]

On Thrustmaster's support site (US version, search for T598).

Thank you

 

[cjsrt4]

If the wheel has a diameter of 30cm what's the diameter of the base?!
I thought the existing dd wheel bases were large, but this one looks xbox huge..

I'm concerned for anybody trying to fit that behind or under their monitor, if they have a full sim rig. This looks like it will work great for people just mounting to a desk.

 

[ANDRITSOULAS]

I was checking the dimensions of this particular base and it is a big one in terms of height. This might not be a very manageable dimension when mounting.

Just for comparison in terms of height:

• T248 ___________ 165.40mm
• T300/tx _________ 178.11mm
• T818 ____________180.00mm
• TGT(II) __________193.40mm
• T500 ____________199.00mm
• TSPC/TSX ________207.40mm
• T598 ____________213.00mm (the tallest)

As for Fanatec's bases height:

• Podium DD1/DD2 ______ 155.00mm
• Clubsport DD/DD+ _____ 163.50mm
• CSL DD/GT DDpro ______163.50mm

Logitech's Gpro height is 200mm

I think it should be a consideration when is about to be mounted on a cockpit. Unless the user is used in driving with the steering wheel in his/her belly height or even if the screen is mounted very high.

If this one is so tall, a more powerful base will be enormous.......?

 

[VR-SORN]

Much more expensive Thrustmaster TGT2 which is £700 to the £450 new T598, does this equate to far less quality in the new kit?

 

[super_gt]

I was checking the dimensions of this particular base and it is a big one in terms of height. This might not be a very manageable dimension when mounting.

Just for comparison in terms of height:

• T248 ___________ 165.40mm
• T300/tx _________ 178.11mm
• T818 ____________180.00mm
• TGT(II) __________193.40mm
• T500 ____________199.00mm
• TSPC/TSX ________207.40mm
• T598 ____________213.00mm (the tallest)

As for Fanatec's bases height:

• Podium DD1/DD2 ______ 155.00mm
• Clubsport DD/DD+ _____ 163.50mm
• CSL DD/GT DDpro ______163.50mm

Logitech's Gpro height is 200mm

I think it should be a consideration when is about to be mounted on a cockpit. Unless the user is used in driving with the steering wheel in his/her belly height or even if the screen is mounted very high.

If this one is so tall, a more powerful base will be enormous.......?

This thing needs shaft extension for proper monitor positioning.

 

[dazdilly75]

With PSVR2 the height of the wheel, (the tallest at 320mm) won't be a problem. For those using screens it may cause an issue. Depending on the rig, and height of your screen. I predict more PSVR2 purchases to accompany this wheel.

 

[Eggstor]

Much more expensive Thrustmaster TGT2 which is £700 to the £450 new T598, does this equate to far less quality in the new kit?

There's less software trickery overall, no rumble speaker specific to GTS/GT7, the rim is simpler (a single push-button "encoder" that has 4 different modes versus 4 rotary encoders, and no joysticks versus two), and the pedal set has one less pedal (though it uses Hall-effect sensors rather than potentiometers). On the other hand, the screen on the base is new.

 

[dazdilly75]

Ok, so I'm almost ready to pre order this wheel. I recently just had to exchange my Logitech G923 (under warranty) which is literally 1 week old I may sell it on as nearly new and just purchase this new thrustmaster master wheel regardless. Everything I've heard and read so far, sounds like it's a competent addition to the DD market. Maybe I'm being a bit hasty, without any proper reviews of the wheel? It's literally in the basket on thustmasters website. I just need to confirm the order. Any advice is welcome.