Thrustmaster T598 Direct Axial Drive Discussion Thread

[Jordan]

Fair enough. So, when you aren't reviewing/testing, what wheel setup do you use/prefer?

I actually just finished reinstalling the GT DD Extreme back onto my rig tonight. 😅

The G Pro would be my preference because of the TrueForce effects and rim (though I've not actually used it since the GT7 'nerf'), but it's a massive hassle to swap wheels/pedals on my rig and I want to be ready to go immediately whenever FullForce finally drops.

Thanks for the review, @Jordan

Any additional comments/observations on the heat generated by this base unit?
If I'm not mistaken, the panels around the base are metal, right? Better at dissipating heat, I imagine, considering that it doesn't have a fan?
I live in warm climates, so this is something that could be an issue for me.

Yes, it gets hot, and no, it's all plastic except for that metal platform/adapter base.

I only used it in rather short bursts preparing for the review (longest session was maybe an hour or so), so I can't say how it would hold up for longer sessions. But, I did feel of the base and it was fairly warm. My room is air conditioned and was around 73F (22C) at the time.

 

[sinner]

Yes, it gets hot, and no, it's all plastic except for that metal platform/adapter base.

I only used it in rather short bursts preparing for the review (longest session was maybe an hour or so), so I can't say how it would hold up for longer sessions. But, I did feel of the base and it was fairly warm. My room is air conditioned and was around 73F (22C) at the time.

Thanks for the info. The ambient temps in my room during the summer months is usually around 26c-27c (I try to only turn on my AC when I sleep), so it'll be interesting to see how this base handles the heat durability-wise in the long run. 🤔🤔

 

[alectron010]

I want to be ready to go immediately whenever FullForce finally drops.

Here's hoping you already know more, and this being a not so subtle hint for the coming update

 

[GTRedman]

This might be a nice upgrade from the T300 and with VR the base height would be a non issue.

 

[ploppen]

I actually just finished reinstalling the GT DD Extreme back onto my rig tonight. 😅

The G Pro would be my preference because of the TrueForce effects and rim (though I've not actually used it since the GT7 'nerf'), but it's a massive hassle to swap wheels/pedals on my rig and I want to be ready to go immediately whenever FullForce finally drops.

I’m choosing between Fanatec 8nm DD Pro and this one, only for driving GT7 on PS5.
Took the G Pro out of race since its so much more expensive here in sweden and they never show up used on private sales.

I’ve read reviews that the Fanatec has good feelings cornering etc but its kind of ”dead” when going straight forward.

If you took the moneypart out, would you recommend Fanatec DD Pro over the T598?

Thanks in advance

 

[-RB-]

Does anyone know how this compares to the T818?

 

[Chaos Racing]

I’m choosing between Fanatec 8nm DD Pro and this one, only for driving GT7 on PS5.
Took the G Pro out of race since its so much more expensive here in sweden and they never show up used on private sales.

I’ve read reviews that the Fanatec has good feelings cornering etc but its kind of ”dead” when going straight forward.

If you took the moneypart out, would you recommend Fanatec DD Pro over the T598?

Thanks in advance

The biggest thing i hate is a dead wheel when going straight.

 

[WildRun]

 

[Jordan]

This might be a nice upgrade from the T300 and with VR the base height would be a non issue.

It would definitely be an upgrade from the T300.

I’m choosing between Fanatec 8nm DD Pro and this one, only for driving GT7 on PS5.
Took the G Pro out of race since its so much more expensive here in sweden and they never show up used on private sales.

I’ve read reviews that the Fanatec has good feelings cornering etc but its kind of ”dead” when going straight forward.

If you took the moneypart out, would you recommend Fanatec DD Pro over the T598?

Thanks in advance

It's been a while (over a year) since I've used the DD Pro 8Nm, so take that into consideration when reading my comments.

Having said that, I would go with the T598 because of its higher-frequency harmonics, and it sounds like we have similar preferences in regards to the high-frequency vibrations. The DD Pro will never receive a FullForce update, so that's probably not an area it will see any improvement in over the rest of its life span.

 

[ploppen]

It would definitely be an upgrade from the T300.

It's been a while (over a year) since I've used the DD Pro 8Nm, so take that into consideration when reading my comments.

Having said that, I would go with the T598 because of its higher-frequency harmonics, and it sounds like we have similar preferences in regards to the high-frequency vibrations. The DD Pro will never receive a FullForce update, so that's probably not an area it will see any improvement in over the rest of its life span.

Thanks for taking the time to respond both me and my wallet appreciate it.