actually a excellent review. dont know why im looking for reviews now, when i´ve already bought the shifter; however, the review its amazing and i agree with everything u say
I bought the 8s basically for ats only. I put a heavy semi truck knob on it with the H/L splitter. and it works great. I think it was a awesome value. I always thought the 8A was way over priced. Just couldn't justify it.
That's awesome! I use to have one of those splitter shifters when I played ATS/ETS more regularly. I need to hop back in when I have some time. Those were so relaxing to just drive and chill!
I know its late but in the TH8S you can mount it with bolts i think, you have to un screw a lil' base where in the upper section of the part where you atach it an voila, there you have the space with bolts. I've seen it in a video but your video has convinced me to absolutly buy it. THANKS
Wow! Really helpful video! I'm looking to get the T-3PM pedals and the TH8S shifter bundle, because the pedals that come with the TMX Force Feedback kinda suck. This video just convinced me to get that bundle!
I bet you could find a cheap sequential shifter that when combined with this shifter would come in cheaper than the th8a. Thank you for another video Dan. Peace✌️
@@damgam98search for thrustmaster table/desk clamp on amazon. They've got exactly what you need. its a pretty cheap clamp that mounts to the desk and then has an arm that is lower to mount the shifter and a handbrake to. It puts the shifter in the right spot.
I got my self a t500rs and i had played before on the logitech shifter at my friends house but i liked the th8s the design and the extra speed had sold me instantly there werent any reviews when i got it since it was new but i was willing to take the risk and i gotta say im not regretting the choice
I do find the button click sequential a bit funny as the old budget wheels used to come with those and they were considered a joke. Sim racing has changed quite a bit.
No intentionally. You could anyway unscrew the clamp, swap screws which are holding shifter together for longer ones and screw onto plate. But it's holding into plastic, I wouldn't thrust that much.
it is a very tight screw so dont be afraid to give it a good turn. Try turning it left to loosen it a bit and then start going the other direction. It could be bound up.
I'm sure that it would be the best use for farming simulator but you could certainly use it for ETS. The only caveat I would have is if you ever plan on using an 18 speed adapter you will need a shifter that the knob/ball and easily be removed. While you can remove it on the TH8S, it not intended to be done so the process is not as simple as it would be with other similarly priced shifters. For example I'm currently testing a inexpensive shifter with a standard thread to remove/replace the shift know where this one requires more tools and a little force to get it done. Hope this helps!
Stupid question but can you have this shifter connected to the thrustmaster ferrari 458 spider racing wheel even though it doesn’t have a clutch paddle.
yes you can. Just keep the in game settings to manual (no clutch) and you can still shift through the gears as usual. The game will work the clutch for you.
@@Emanuel-2007 yes it does! It will work just like using paddles with manual & no clutch except youll row through individual gears on the shifter instead of the paddles. As you move the shifter from first to second, it will automatically engage the clutch between the gears as long as its not set to manual with clutch in the game settings. Actually the latest forza has an awful shift engagement delay when using the clutch and default transmission in any car so most people (even with a clutch pedal) run manual no clutch until they upgrade the car to a race transmission. It's to stop people from power shifting buts it's terribly unrealistic. So you're good to go even without a clutch.
Which video game is that you played using this shifter? I’ve had this shifter for almost a year after the release cannot find any games that work well with it
Game in video is Automobilista 2 on PC. I've also used it on many others (Assetto Corsa, Forza, FH5, iRacing, and others). I haven't ran into any compatibility issues. Are you running it through a TM wheelbase or connect directly with the USB cable?
Technically it could have 8 if you wanted to map it that way. Depends on how you assign the buttons in gear. There are 8 total positions so you could map 8th gear instead of reverse and map reverse to a different button on your wheel or keyboard.
It will not connect directly into the g29 base but you can connect it directly to your PC with the included usb cable. That way they both will work at the same time.
yes it is. It will plug into any Thrustmaster wheelbase. You also have the option to use it as a stand alone input device on pc by using the included usb cable
the th8a used to be like 80 to 120 dollars back in the day, now its ridiculous at 200. Its a good shifter Im still using mine. But for 200 dollars I would not be buying it again.
It's always so easy to spot people who comment on a video without actually watching the video lol. Thanks for the interaction though. Certainly helps with the algorithm!
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actually a excellent review. dont know why im looking for reviews now, when i´ve already bought the shifter; however, the review its amazing and i agree with everything u say
I bought the 8s basically for ats only. I put a heavy semi truck knob on it with the H/L splitter. and it works great. I think it was a awesome value. I always thought the 8A was way over priced. Just couldn't justify it.
That's awesome! I use to have one of those splitter shifters when I played ATS/ETS more regularly. I need to hop back in when I have some time. Those were so relaxing to just drive and chill!
which one you got because im looking for a good one but i cant find one?
@@TheHunterDG33read the first 4 words in OP's comment you replied to
I know its late but in the TH8S you can mount it with bolts i think, you have to un screw a lil' base where in the upper section of the part where you atach it an voila, there you have the space with bolts. I've seen it in a video but your video has convinced me to absolutly buy it. THANKS
Wow! Really helpful video! I'm looking to get the T-3PM pedals and the TH8S shifter bundle, because the pedals that come with the TMX Force Feedback kinda suck. This video just convinced me to get that bundle!
How are we getting the exact same setup?
Excellent review, well done .Thanks
I bet you could find a cheap sequential shifter that when combined with this shifter would come in cheaper than the th8a. Thank you for another video Dan. Peace✌️
You can use 8S as a sequential on pc with few simple mods. Will run you about $5 dollars at lowes or something
I'd be sold if i didn't play on desk and had somewhere to mount this little boi... Looks like solid piece of budget hardware.
The clamp can be used on a desk just like the TH8A.
@@Hzuuuu Yea but having shifter on the wheel height next to the wheel is quite meh... Had G29 with Logi shifter that way before.
@@damgam98search for thrustmaster table/desk clamp on amazon. They've got exactly what you need. its a pretty cheap clamp that mounts to the desk and then has an arm that is lower to mount the shifter and a handbrake to. It puts the shifter in the right spot.
I got my self a t500rs and i had played before on the logitech shifter at my friends house but i liked the th8s the design and the extra speed had sold me instantly there werent any reviews when i got it since it was new but i was willing to take the risk and i gotta say im not regretting the choice
I do find the button click sequential a bit funny as the old budget wheels used to come with those and they were considered a joke. Sim racing has changed quite a bit.
I’m getting this one so the video is useful, thanks
you're welcome!
great review. thank you
I saw a different review, saying it could be hard mounted if the clamp is removed
The TH8A can yes. Not this one unfortunately.
@@DanDiMaggio It can you just need to take off by unscrewing it.
@@DanDiMaggio The underside of the SH8S looks like the clamp thing can be removed.
No intentionally. You could anyway unscrew the clamp, swap screws which are holding shifter together for longer ones and screw onto plate. But it's holding into plastic, I wouldn't thrust that much.
Is there a way (e.g. some mod) to increase the spring force of the TH8S when moving to the outer right gears?
Does the TH8A offer this?
I need help because when I went to tighten the tension for the shifter the screw was not moving at all and is hard please help me
it is a very tight screw so dont be afraid to give it a good turn. Try turning it left to loosen it a bit and then start going the other direction. It could be bound up.
what wheel is that i bught a t150 used marketplace and that wheel you look is very nice
Can you just use 6 gears if you want plus reverse and would you prefer this one over logitech?
You can hard mount it if you semove the screws for the clamp
Yes. Just replace them with longer M4 (?) bolts ...
Hey, random question, but do you know how I can add more gears to it? I think it can but, can't figure out how.
Hi can I use this as a standalone with my 458 thx
Can you play motorfest with it? And is it better then the Logitech Shifter?
would you recommend using this for farming simulator and euro truck simulator 2?
I'm sure that it would be the best use for farming simulator but you could certainly use it for ETS. The only caveat I would have is if you ever plan on using an 18 speed adapter you will need a shifter that the knob/ball and easily be removed. While you can remove it on the TH8S, it not intended to be done so the process is not as simple as it would be with other similarly priced shifters. For example I'm currently testing a inexpensive shifter with a standard thread to remove/replace the shift know where this one requires more tools and a little force to get it done. Hope this helps!
Stupid question but can you have this shifter connected to the thrustmaster ferrari 458 spider racing wheel even though it doesn’t have a clutch paddle.
yes you can. Just keep the in game settings to manual (no clutch) and you can still shift through the gears as usual. The game will work the clutch for you.
@@DanDiMaggio thank you! But does it work on Xbox? And the game I play is forza.
@@Emanuel-2007 yes it does! It will work just like using paddles with manual & no clutch except youll row through individual gears on the shifter instead of the paddles. As you move the shifter from first to second, it will automatically engage the clutch between the gears as long as its not set to manual with clutch in the game settings. Actually the latest forza has an awful shift engagement delay when using the clutch and default transmission in any car so most people (even with a clutch pedal) run manual no clutch until they upgrade the car to a race transmission. It's to stop people from power shifting buts it's terribly unrealistic. So you're good to go even without a clutch.
@@DanDiMaggio you’re so helpful, thank you so much for the quick answer!
@@Emanuel-2007 you got it bud! No problem!
Which video game is that you played using this shifter? I’ve had this shifter for almost a year after the release cannot find any games that work well with it
Game in video is Automobilista 2 on PC. I've also used it on many others (Assetto Corsa, Forza, FH5, iRacing, and others). I haven't ran into any compatibility issues. Are you running it through a TM wheelbase or connect directly with the USB cable?
Does it work without a clutch pedal?
Yes it can work without a clutch. Just set to "auto clutch" in whichever game you're playing.
Best review 😌
Why it doesn’t have an 8th gear?
Technically it could have 8 if you wanted to map it that way. Depends on how you assign the buttons in gear. There are 8 total positions so you could map 8th gear instead of reverse and map reverse to a different button on your wheel or keyboard.
Can I connect it with a Logitech g29
It will not connect directly into the g29 base but you can connect it directly to your PC with the included usb cable. That way they both will work at the same time.
hello ! is it compatible with t300rs? thanks
yes it is. It will plug into any Thrustmaster wheelbase. You also have the option to use it as a stand alone input device on pc by using the included usb cable
@@DanDiMaggio thank you 😀
will it work with logitech g29 am on PS5?
no, if you want to use it on console u need their wheel too only on pc u can mix and match their products with other wheels
You can use logitech pedals with a thrustmaster base on console
Can this shifter work on the pxn v10
it can be used with any setup as long as you plug it into your pc with the supplied usb cable. It will be its own separate input device.
the th8a used to be like 80 to 120 dollars back in the day, now its ridiculous at 200. Its a good shifter Im still using mine. But for 200 dollars I would not be buying it again.
for steering wheel from Xbox will it fit??
Yes as long as it's a thrustmaster wheelbase (TX, T300, T248, T128, TS-PC, etc.) it will work perfectly.
@@DanDiMaggio Thank you
Does it work with the t300rs?
It works with any Thrustmaster wheel
Omar is correct. Sorry for the late response!
What stand is he using?
I may be wrong but I think it's Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0 NLRS023 or it's variant with bucket seat
i was going to buy this but instead i am 3d printing my own shifter and im designing and 3d printing my own handbrake
At first i taught that it was a new skin for th8a 😂😂
Nope. SHH shifters while roughly double the price are multitudes better than this thing.
It's always so easy to spot people who comment on a video without actually watching the video lol. Thanks for the interaction though. Certainly helps with the algorithm!
SHH looks more versatile but for the TH8S I stopped at an electronics store and got one for 55€.
You can get these on sale for like 40$ bro there’s no better deal lol.