I had a TX for 7 years and got a CSL DD last year. An upgrade that leaves TM in the dust. Seeing Thrustmaster stepping up is great, but they're still not in the same lane as Fanatec, except for the Sparco handbrake which is the only thing i will keep, because it is better than Fanatecs handbrake. I miss the Sparco rallywheel since i only have a leatherwheel and the Mclaren GT3 (so far😅) , but Fanatec has two to choose from, so it's not a big deal. I don't understand why they aren't making a full metalmade high end series and still have their entrylevel gear as allways, instead of these halfbaked semi DD and wheels.
Just got my Evo wheel today and on my T818 I can categorically state there is NO flex whatsoever, I will repeat, NO flex at all, neither on the SF1000. I noticed that you closed the latch with little effort, on mine It took a bit of force to close the latch. I believe almost all these reviews showing flex are using early release T818's.
Yea I held off this rim due too some reviews saying about flex but I bought the 32r during the sales in the UK for £225 and I very happy with it no flex for me 👍
I agree with a lot of the points here. I am still a console-only gamer (Xbox) and have been for years. Because of that, Thrustmaster was my go-to brand and I have essentially everything they have ever made and overall very happy with their offerings. However, with so many new players in the game, their last few releases (ie T818) seem a bit puzzling when adding price into play. Consoles users are still very limited in terms of options (yes there are more now but still not lots) so I can see those users buying this. On a PC, I guess if you love the T818 then I can see this as being an option but having something like the 599 EVO or a Sparco rim I don’t see the advantage of this. Maybe later on once they release the other add-ons it might make more sense. For now, I think it is a pass for me at what is likely going to be $400 CAD.
I can assure you it was closed entirely. I’ve learned recently that it appears I do have an earlier review unit of the T818, and my understanding is that some of the flex issues have been resolved, and the QR fits more securely on later models. Thanks for the comment and keen eye, though 😉
We have different units it seems it looks like the flex issue was addressed in later models my review unit was one of the earlier first production units which a lot us reviewers get early I'll need to make some corrections in a pinned comment so everyone is aware. Thanks for the comments
@@simracingden ah that sucks. i get it now.. i was surprised as i saw similar Sf1000 Ferrari edition with the flex but i got the same just a week ago and 0 flex. it is good they fixed it though!!! i think the reviews should be updated though to be fair with thrustmaster! hopefully there is a way to confirm from your end that there is no flex no more with some newer unit
Love my T818 and T-LCM pedals. Only issue really is the flex in the quick release system, not sure if it's from the wheelbase side or the rim adapter side. Was hoping this more cohesive setup would fix that. Really sad to see that it's still plastic and still flexing. Have been with TM for over a decade, the T818 was a great upgrade, but man they are miles behind the competition.
Weird that everyone say that, I have the Ferrari version of the T818 base that come with the SF1000 Wheel. I never had any Flex. Do you have the Original T818 that first launched ?
@@mlachance001 From what I've seen, the SF1000 seems to be pretty tight. I don't have the original T818 (didn't have the first firmware), about 2 months after US release. Wheelbase itself is solid, no noticeable flex when driving, I feel it's only in the quick release though I've installed it to max tightness. Also clicks and creaks (but rarely) when I'm really ripping on it. I was thinking that this new release doesn't look as long, and might be able to handle more torque than the ones that adapt the older style systems to the T818
I agree it's too expensive for what it is. It's not so much the synthetic leather that bothers me, but the amount of plastic and overall build quality don't match the price.
IMO the T818 is superb, and so is the 32R. Not perfect but pretty damn good.
Nothing is perfect, its all about what works for you, glad your enjoying it!
I had a TX for 7 years and got a CSL DD last year. An upgrade that leaves TM in the dust. Seeing Thrustmaster stepping up is great, but they're still not in the same lane as Fanatec, except for the Sparco handbrake which is the only thing i will keep, because it is better than Fanatecs handbrake. I miss the Sparco rallywheel since i only have a leatherwheel and the Mclaren GT3 (so far😅) , but Fanatec has two to choose from, so it's not a big deal. I don't understand why they aren't making a full metalmade high end series and still have their entrylevel gear as allways, instead of these halfbaked semi DD and wheels.
Thanks for sharing
Awesome wheel for my collection ❤
Just got my Evo wheel today and on my T818 I can categorically state there is NO flex whatsoever, I will repeat, NO flex at all, neither on the SF1000. I noticed that you closed the latch with little effort, on mine It took a bit of force to close the latch. I believe almost all these reviews showing flex are using early release T818's.
I must have an early review unit in that case.
Agree, no flex on mine either!
@@MagicAyrtonforever when did you buy your wheelbase? i think later models have fixed this issue.
@@simracingden Feb 2024
Yea I held off this rim due too some reviews saying about flex but I bought the 32r during the sales in the UK for £225 and I very happy with it no flex for me 👍
Great review but the background music is truly awesome. I love me some 80s synthwave vibes.
Glad you liked it! Once I picked the song for the intro I kept going with the Synthwave 🤣
I agree with a lot of the points here. I am still a console-only gamer (Xbox) and have been for years. Because of that, Thrustmaster was my go-to brand and I have essentially everything they have ever made and overall very happy with their offerings. However, with so many new players in the game, their last few releases (ie T818) seem a bit puzzling when adding price into play.
Consoles users are still very limited in terms of options (yes there are more now but still not lots) so I can see those users buying this. On a PC, I guess if you love the T818 then I can see this as being an option but having something like the 599 EVO or a Sparco rim I don’t see the advantage of this. Maybe later on once they release the other add-ons it might make more sense. For now, I think it is a pass for me at what is likely going to be $400 CAD.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Ouch! It seems Thrustmaster is not on a good trajectory compared to the competition.
In the performance review section, the quick release isn't completely closed. (9:56) Not saying there isn't some flex but this won't help.
I can assure you it was closed entirely. I’ve learned recently that it appears I do have an earlier review unit of the T818, and my understanding is that some of the flex issues have been resolved, and the QR fits more securely on later models. Thanks for the comment and keen eye, though 😉
Es solo para xbox? O tambien puede usarse en play?
It depends on which wheelbase you use, but it should work on either console.
@@simracingden i have a tgt2 could it work here?
unless all of you highlighting the flex have a different T818 compared to what i have..
We have different units it seems it looks like the flex issue was addressed in later models my review unit was one of the earlier first production units which a lot us reviewers get early I'll need to make some corrections in a pinned comment so everyone is aware. Thanks for the comments
@@simracingden ah that sucks. i get it now.. i was surprised as i saw similar Sf1000 Ferrari edition with the flex but i got the same just a week ago and 0 flex. it is good they fixed it though!!! i think the reviews should be updated though to be fair with thrustmaster! hopefully there is a way to confirm from your end that there is no flex no more with some newer unit
@@alexandrosarakelian4300 if Thrustmaster want to send an updated unit I would review and confirm it for an updated look.
Love my T818 and T-LCM pedals. Only issue really is the flex in the quick release system, not sure if it's from the wheelbase side or the rim adapter side. Was hoping this more cohesive setup would fix that. Really sad to see that it's still plastic and still flexing. Have been with TM for over a decade, the T818 was a great upgrade, but man they are miles behind the competition.
Yes, the amount of flex is disappointing. They are falling behind the competition.
Weird that everyone say that, I have the Ferrari version of the T818 base that come with the SF1000 Wheel. I never had any Flex. Do you have the Original T818 that first launched ?
@@mlachance001 From what I've seen, the SF1000 seems to be pretty tight. I don't have the original T818 (didn't have the first firmware), about 2 months after US release. Wheelbase itself is solid, no noticeable flex when driving, I feel it's only in the quick release though I've installed it to max tightness. Also clicks and creaks (but rarely) when I'm really ripping on it. I was thinking that this new release doesn't look as long, and might be able to handle more torque than the ones that adapt the older style systems to the T818
I'm using a 13" original NRG wheel (took it off my track car) and that definitely has zero flex, might emphasize it a bit more than a SF1000
Synthetic leather.. It's too expensive. £220 perhaps
I agree it's too expensive for what it is. It's not so much the synthetic leather that bothers me, but the amount of plastic and overall build quality don't match the price.