Thrustmaster T598 Direct Axial Drive Discussion Thread

[LANDO]

Nope

 

[SPDN Stefano]

In a desperate attempt to improve my performance on Gran Turismo I am contemplating buying a T598 and a Playseat Trophy.

I have never owned any sim racing equipment before. I was wondering, with the T598 wheelbase being as tall as it is and the Playseat Trophy wheel plate not being height adjustable, if this would create a (minor) visibility problem? I am relatively tall tho at 192 cm. So I guess I am asking whether anyone here has this equipment combination and how that is working out for you?

 

[Chaos Racing]

In a desperate attempt to improve my performance on Gran Turismo I am contemplating buying a T598 and a Playseat Trophy.

I have never owned any sim racing equipment before. I was wondering, with the T598 wheelbase being as tall as it is and the Playseat Trophy wheel plate not being height adjustable, if this would create a (minor) visibility problem? I am relatively tall tho at 192 cm. So I guess I am asking whether anyone here has this equipment combination and how that is working out for you?

At that height im 99.9% certain youl be completely fine! The perks of being Dutch...well that and the Gabber parties

 

[etched Chaos]

I started in on my wheel journey in GT7 3 months ago with the t128 (was £99.99 and I was wiped out due to xmas), recently I've found it very lacking, the pedals are horrible and the feedback was minimal. So I've decided to get the t598, I'm excited but I have a question or two.

I'll be going from a t128 to DD, what sort of adjustment period should I expect?

Will it come with the latest firmwave already?

Should I expect ultimate laptime improvements once I'm used to the wheel? I know consistency will be vastly improved, but seeing as I've only used the t128 I have no idea what sort of time improvements will come with a DD wheel.

 

[mfetterelli]

I went from a T-150 to the T-598 last November. Saw an immediate improvement in laptimes due to actually feeling the grip and when it is lost. Corrections happen much quicker.

I had to ramp up the FFB strength, took about a month.

YOUR ARMS WILL GET SORE ON 100%! Your brake pedal foot will need some training, too. You can make it really stiff!


P.S. Make sure you update the firmware (needs a PC) to V2.07, it unlocks a half-dozen settings and another mode on the wheel itself.

 

[P-Courty]

Mine arrived last night 😁

Unboxed it today... Coming from a G29 I did not expect the weight of it 😅

Got the pedals set up on the rig, just need to drill some holes for the wheel base later.

Just as a quick test, I'm finding the black spring on the brakes feels more like my actual car and both pedals then set on the middle holder.

Can't wait to get stuck in now 😁

EDIT: set it up today but not used it yet due to time constraints 😒

Spoiler: set up

Spoiler: G29 comparison

Spoiler: kitten already checking for cables to eat 😅

 

[MroczMR]

So. I finally did the upgrade. For now I am very satisfied with T598. It is big step up from T300rs.
For now I am using my old T3pa pedals (since included ones doesn’t have a clutch pedal)

Does anyone got good ACC setting fir this wheel? GT7 works great but I can’t figure out ACC settings for this.

 

[mfetterelli]

So. I finally did the upgrade. For now I am very satisfied with T598. It is big step up from T300rs.
For now I am using my old T3pa pedals (since included ones doesn’t have a clutch pedal)

Does anyone got good ACC setting fir this wheel? GT7 works great but I can’t figure out ACC settings for this.

Did you update the firmware to 2.07 or newer? You’ll thank me once you do. Lots more settings unlocked from the stock build.

 

[sinncere27]

Reading the latest comments....I'm both excited and dreadful of what it might be like if/when I go from my T150 workhorse to the T598. 😬

 

[mfetterelli]

Reading the latest comments....I'm both excited and dreadful of what it might be like if/when I go from my T150 workhorse to the T598. 😬

I came from the T150. NIGHT and DAY difference. You can feel so much more so you make fewer mistakes.

 

[lancashire lad]

So. I finally did the upgrade. For now I am very satisfied with T598. It is big step up from T300rs.
For now I am using my old T3pa pedals (since included ones doesn’t have a clutch pedal)

Does anyone got good ACC setting fir this wheel? GT7 works great but I can’t figure out ACC settings for this.

I've had my T300 for 10 years and it's been great. On the fence about getting the 598, is it that much different? Also have the T3pa pedals. I've heard the wheel feels cheap on the 598 so that's put me off a little.

 

[MroczMR]

Did you update the firmware to 2.07 or newer? You’ll thank me once you do. Lots more settings unlocked from the stock build.

Yes. Firmware update was the first thing I have done to this wheel.

 

[Chaos Racing]

I've had my T300 for 10 years and it's been great. On the fence about getting the 598, is it that much different? Also have the T3pa pedals. I've heard the wheel feels cheap on the 598 so that's put me off a little.

Plenty of good Thrustmaster wheels to choose from now though. Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 GT3 a must imo. The Hyper Car rim is well is sensational although pretty expensive.

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