Bumper car$110 Wheel |  Wheelbase |  Pedals |  H‑pattern shifter |  Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thrustmaster T80 $110 | None | None | ||
Bumper car
$110
The most basic tier. Buy this only if your budget is very limited. This tier consists of just Thrustmaster T80 gear driven wheel, which has no Force Feedback, there is only a bungee cord mechanism that returns the wheel to starting position. Consider spending more on the next tier to get Force Feedback, even if you do not know how serious this is going to get.
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Thrustmaster T80$110This is 11" wheel made mostly of plastic with rubber grip. Has gear shift paddles, 11 buttons and a d-pad. 2-pedal set is included. Rotation is 270°, there is no Force Feedback, just bungee cord mechanism. Compatible with PC, PS3 and PS4. For Xbox compatibility, see equivalent Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Spider racing wheel.
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Go-kart$250| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Logitech G29 $250 | None | None | ||
Go-kart
$250
A significant upgrade over the previous tier. The wheel is still gear driven, still very plastic, but it has Force Feedback, which is going to make a difference. Also, you gain three pedal set, so there is a clutch. If you want to actually use it though, take a look at the next tier, which adds a compatible shifter.
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Logitech G29$250By far the most popular wheel, especially considering other (very similar) variations, like previous generations (G27, G25, etc.) or the successor - Logitech G923. Definitely a good bang for your buck, since this is one of the cheaper options with Force Feedback. The wheel is 11", it has metal frame with leather wrapping. Has metal paddle shifters, 14 buttons, 24-step dial, D-pad and rev lights. Rotation is 900°, the wheel resolution is 16-bit (65,536 steps), pedal resolution is 8-bit (256 steps). 2.1 Nm of torque delivered by a gear system. Three pedal set is included, Logitech H-pattern shifter can be purchased separately or as a bundle. Compatible with PC, PS3, PS4 and PS5. For Xbox compatibility, see equivalent Logitech G920 racing wheel. NOTE: do not buy G920 unless you really need Xbox compatibility, since the price is similar, but Xbox version has less buttons and lacks the rev lights. Also, it is not worth to spend more on the successor - G923, since the only notable difference is the TrueForce system which is basically a vibration motor which does not make much difference and does not work in every game.
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Superkart$310| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Logitech G29 $250 | Logitech Driving Force $60 | None | ||
Superkart
$310
Like when switching from go-kart to superkart, by buying this tier, you gain a shifter. Granted, it is a bit too plastic, like the wheel, but it works, so you can finally put this clutch pedal to good use. The shifter is only a h-patter one, but you can mod it to be also a sequential if you wish. If you do not care about a shifter (e.g. you prefer Formula or GT races), skip to the next tier to gain belt drive wheel.
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Logitech G29$250By far the most popular wheel, especially considering other (very similar) variations, like previous generations (G27, G25, etc.) or the successor - Logitech G923. Definitely a good bang for your buck, since this is one of the cheaper options with Force Feedback. The wheel is 11", it has metal frame with leather wrapping. Has metal paddle shifters, 14 buttons, 24-step dial, D-pad and rev lights. Rotation is 900°, the wheel resolution is 16-bit (65,536 steps), pedal resolution is 8-bit (256 steps). 2.1 Nm of torque delivered by a gear system. Three pedal set is included, Logitech H-pattern shifter can be purchased separately or as a bundle. Compatible with PC, PS3, PS4 and PS5. For Xbox compatibility, see equivalent Logitech G920 racing wheel. NOTE: do not buy G920 unless you really need Xbox compatibility, since the price is similar, but Xbox version has less buttons and lacks the rev lights. Also, it is not worth to spend more on the successor - G923, since the only notable difference is the TrueForce system which is basically a vibration motor which does not make much difference and does not work in every game.
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Logitech Driving Force$60Pretty basic and plastic H-shifter from Logitech. Compatible with most Logitech racing wheels, most notably the popular G29. 6 gears plus reverse, clamp mount only. Connects only through Logitech base.
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Hot hatch$350| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thrustmaster T300 RS $350 | None | None | ||
Hot hatch
$350
Finally, we throw gear driven wheels into the bin and look at belt driven ones. Expect to have less noise and feel more detailed feedback from the wheel. There are compromises however - say goodbye to the shifter and the clutch pedal. If you want both belt drive and a shifter, take a look at the next tier.
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Thrustmaster T300 RS$350One of the most popular and cheapest belt-driven racing wheels. The wheel is 11" and interchangeable, has metal paddle shifters, 13 buttons and D-pad. Rotation is 1080°, the resolution is 16-bit (65,536 steps). Bundle contains also 2 pedal set. The upgrade path includes 3 pedals set and shifter add-on. Compatible with PC, PS3 and PS4. For Xbox compatibility, see equivalent Thrustmaster TX racing wheel.
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Sports car$630| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thrustmaster T300 RS GT $450 | Thrustmaster TH8A $180 | |||
Sports car
$630
Less compromises, more flexibility. We still have this sweet belt driven wheel, but now we get back our clutch pedal and the shifter. As a bonus, shifter now supports sequential mode out of the box. If you can stretch your budget just a tiny bit though, consider upgrading to the next tier which includes load cell brake pedals, that would improve your consistency while braking significantly.
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Thrustmaster T300 RS GT$450Almost identical to Thrustmaster T300 RS, apart from the GT logo on the wheel and 3 pedal set included instead of the standard 2 pedal one. The wheel is 11" and interchangeable. Has metal paddle shifters, 13 buttons and D-pad. Rotation is 1080°, the wheel resolution is 16-bit (65,536 steps). Compatible with PC, PS3 and PS4. For Xbox compatibility, see equivalent Thrustmaster TX racing wheel.
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Thrustmaster TH8A$180Step up from the Logitech shifter. Compatible with most Thrustmaster racing wheels, but can be also connected directly to PC or PS4 via USB. On PC, it can also be used as a handbrake. 7 gears plus reverse in H-pattern mode. Sequential mode also available. Hard-mounting optional, clamp mount included. Compatible with PS, PS and Xbox.
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GT4$760| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thrustmaster T300 RS $350 | Thrustmaster T-LCM $230 | Thrustmaster TH8A $180 | ||
GT4
$760
Belt driven wheel, load cell pedals and a double purpose shifter. There is not much to complain about here, it starts to get serious. As the name suggests, you can easily try online races now. But beware - the 'poor gear' excuse at the end of the race now holds quite poorly! Going past this tier, the improvements will be less obvious and should not improve your consistency that much. However, the next tier upgrades you to direct drive wheel, which should improve immersion a lot.
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Thrustmaster T300 RS$350One of the most popular and cheapest belt-driven racing wheels. The wheel is 11" and interchangeable. Has metal paddle shifters, 13 buttons and D-pad. Rotation is 1080°, the wheel resolution is 16-bit (65,536 steps). Bundle contains also 2 pedal set, but here we are going the replace the pedals with a better option. Compatible with PC, PS3 and PS4. For Xbox compatibility, see equivalent Thrustmaster TX racing wheel.
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Thrustmaster T-LCM$230The only load cell option from Thrustmaster, one of the most affordable pedals with load cell brake. Compatible with most Thrustmaster racing wheels, but can be also connected directly to PC or PS4 via USB. 3 adjustable pedals, adjustable pedal faces. 16-bit resolution (65,536 steps). Load cell for the brake has adjustable tension (up to 100kg) and interchangeable springs. Hard-mounting is optional. Compatible with PC, PS and Xbox.
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Thrustmaster TH8A$180Step up from the Logitech shifter. Compatible with most Thrustmaster racing wheels, but can be also connected directly to PC or PS4 via USB. On PC, it can also be used as a handbrake. 7 gears plus reverse in H-pattern mode. Sequential mode also available. Hard-mounting optional, clamp mount included. Compatible with PS, PS and Xbox.
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GT3$1000| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 $200 | Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) $350 | Fanatec CSL LC $200 | Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 $250 | |
GT3
$1000
We are starting to get serious - say hello to a direct drive wheel! This is a cheapest available DD wheelbase on the market now, but it should not be that much different from the way more expensive options. The major difference is the torque, which is 5 Nm by default, but there is a Boost Kit that ups that to 8 Nm. Look at the next tier if you are interested. We also switch the ecosystems from Thrustmaster to Fanatec along the way, gaining the possibility to attach many different wheels to the wheelbase. Look for a round wheel (like the CSL Elite WRC) to try rally, drift, classic and street cars. Formula-style wheel (like the CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2) would work best for GT and Formula races.
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Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2$200It is hard to get better bang for your buck if you want to buy a GT-style wheel for the Fanatec ecosystem. The wheel has 11.8" width and it has full leather wrapping over a plastic frame. Hosts metal paddle shifters, 7 buttons, two 12-step rotary switches, 4-way joystick along with 5-step rotary function. Compatible with CSL DD, CSL Elite, CSL Elite PS4, Clubsport, and Podium wheelbases from the Fanatec ecosystem. If you are not that into GT/Formula racing and you want a more universal wheel, see the similarly priced Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC or cheaper CSL Steering Wheel BMW. Both should be great for rally, drift or almost anything else.
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Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm)$350The most affordable direct drive wheelbase, full stop. Very hard to buy since the launch, since there is virtually no competition in this price range as for now. Torque depends on the power supply used. This bundle includes the weaker one, so you get 5 Nm, but you can always upgrade the power supply later and unlock the full 8 Nm. Rotation is 2520° (electronically limited, adjustable). Steering axis is made from carbon fibre-enhanced composite. Fanless construction. Wheel position is determined by high-resolution (contactless) Hall sensor. Mounting through T-nut rail system or using optional table clamp, sold separately. Compatibility: PC and Xbox (when using Xbox compatible steering wheel).
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Fanatec CSL LC$200Three-pedal set containing clutch, brake and throttle. Contactless Hall sensors (12-bit) on both clutch and throttle, adjustable (~10 kg minimum) load cell on the brake. All-metal construction (excluding pedal faces), optional anodised aluminium pedal plates. Pedal position can be adjusted sideways, pedal faces are height-adjustable. Inverted mounting is possible. USB (direct) or RJ12 (through Fanatec wheelbase) connection, both options compatible with PC. Compatible with consoles while connecting via wheelbase.
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Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5$250Similar to the TH8A shifter, but compatible with the Fanatec ecosystem. It can be used as an H-gate shifter or a sequential shifter, but it cannot be used as a handbrake. H-pattern mode has 7 gears and reverse. Hard-mounting is optional, clamp mount included. Connects through Fanatec base, Fanatec pedals, or directly through USB with the Clubsport Adapter (which is PC-only).
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GTE$1150| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 $200 | Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) $500 | Fanatec CSL LC $200 | Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 $250 | |
GTE
$1150
Very similar to the previous tier, but adds the Fanatec Boost Kit for the wheelbase, which allows for 8 Nm of torque. That is high enough to provide you very fine details regarding the car balance and/or the track surface for example, without taking away the immersion by lowering the torque in harder corners. However beware, as this starts to be also high enough not hurt your hands in case of a crash, better start to practice taking hands of the wheel in such case!
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Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2$200It is hard to get better bang for your buck if you want to buy a GT-style wheel for the Fanatec ecosystem. The wheel has 11.8" width and it has full leather wrapping over a plastic frame. Hosts metal paddle shifters, 7 buttons, two 12-step rotary switches, 4-way joystick along with 5-step rotary function. Compatible with CSL DD, CSL Elite, CSL Elite PS4, Clubsport, and Podium wheelbases from the Fanatec ecosystem. If you are not that into GT/Formula racing and you want a more universal wheel, see the similarly priced Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC or cheaper CSL Steering Wheel BMW. Both should be great for rally, drift or almost anything else.
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Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)$500Second most affordable direct drive wheelbase. Easier to buy compared to the 5 Nm version. This bundle includes the stronger power supply, so you get the full 8 Nm or torque. Rotation is 2520° (electronically limited, adjustable). Steering axis is made from carbon fibre-enhanced composite. Fanless construction. Wheel position is determined by high-resolution (contactless) Hall sensor. Mounting through T-nut rail system or using optional table clamp, sold separately. Compatibility: PC and Xbox (when using Xbox compatible steering wheel).
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Fanatec CSL LC$200Three-pedal set containing clutch, brake and throttle. Contactless Hall sensors (12-bit) on both clutch and throttle, adjustable (~10 kg minimum) load cell on the brake. All-metal construction (excluding pedal faces), optional anodised aluminium pedal plates. Pedal position can be adjusted sideways, pedal faces are height-adjustable. Inverted mounting is possible. USB (direct) or RJ12 (through Fanatec wheelbase) connection, both options compatible with PC. Compatible with consoles while connecting via wheelbase.
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Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5$250Similar to the TH8A shifter, but compatible with the Fanatec ecosystem. It can be used as an H-gate shifter or a sequential shifter, but it cannot be used as a handbrake. H-pattern mode has 7 gears and reverse. Hard-mounting is optional, clamp mount included. Connects through Fanatec base, Fanatec pedals, or directly through USB with the Clubsport Adapter (which is PC-only).
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Formula E$1310| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 $200 | Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) $500 | Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 $360 | Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 $250 | |
Formula E
$1310
For this tier, we upgrade the pedals to the highest possible option in the Fanatec ecosystem. Expect fine build quality, sturdy construction and many upgrade options. One of the interesting ones is the vibration motor connected to the brake pedal that can activate e.g. when ABS turns on to increase immersion and provide additional feedback. Expect a bit lower value, compared to CSL LS pedals, as the cost is almost twice. Consider spending a bit more to go to the next tier which includes Heusinkveld Sprint pedals which seem to be in another league.
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Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2$200It is hard to get better bang for your buck if you want to buy a GT-style wheel for the Fanatec ecosystem. The wheel has 11.8" width and it has full leather wrapping over a plastic frame. Hosts metal paddle shifters, 7 buttons, two 12-step rotary switches, 4-way joystick along with 5-step rotary function. Compatible with CSL DD, CSL Elite, CSL Elite PS4, Clubsport, and Podium wheelbases from the Fanatec ecosystem. If you are not that into GT/Formula racing and you want a more universal wheel, see the similarly priced Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC or cheaper CSL Steering Wheel BMW. Both should be great for rally, drift or almost anything else.
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Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)$500Second most affordable direct drive wheelbase. Easier to buy compared to the 5 Nm version. This bundle includes the stronger power supply, so you get the full 8 Nm or torque. Rotation is 2520° (electronically limited, adjustable). Steering axis is made from carbon fibre-enhanced composite. Fanless construction. Wheel position is determined by high-resolution (contactless) Hall sensor. Mounting through T-nut rail system or using optional table clamp, sold separately. Compatibility: PC and Xbox (when using Xbox compatible steering wheel).
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Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3$360Three-pedal set containing clutch, brake and throttle. All pedals are adjustable and movable, pedal faces are interchangeable, Resolution: 12-bit (4096 steps). Load cell brake with adjustable-tension (up to 90 kg). ABS-simulating vibration on the brake, wheelspin vibration feedback on the throttle. Connects directly to Fanatec wheelbase or through USB (includes cables for both options).
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Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5$250Similar to the TH8A shifter, but compatible with the Fanatec ecosystem. It can be used as an H-gate shifter or a sequential shifter, but it cannot be used as a handbrake. H-pattern mode has 7 gears and reverse. Hard-mounting is optional, clamp mount included. Connects through Fanatec base, Fanatec pedals, or directly through USB with the Clubsport Adapter (which is PC-only).
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NASCAR$1660| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 $200 | Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) $500 | Heusinkveld Sprint $710 | Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 $250 | |
NASCAR
$1660
As r/simracing always concludes when people discuss different sim racing pedal sets, 'buy once, cry once'. Here is exactly that approach presented in the pedal set selection. You may wonder why they cost almost the half of the whole rig. The reason is that pedals are the most important piece of hardware regarding your consistency. Stiff, well machined pedal set with load cell brake will help you be consistent with your inputs and - along with some practice and skill of course - win every race.
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Fanatec CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2$200It is hard to get better bang for your buck if you want to buy a GT-style wheel for the Fanatec ecosystem. The wheel has 11.8" width and it has full leather wrapping over a plastic frame. Hosts metal paddle shifters, 7 buttons, two 12-step rotary switches, 4-way joystick along with 5-step rotary function. Compatible with CSL DD, CSL Elite, CSL Elite PS4, Clubsport, and Podium wheelbases from the Fanatec ecosystem. If you are not that into GT/Formula racing and you want a more universal wheel, see the similarly priced Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC or cheaper CSL Steering Wheel BMW. Both should be great for rally, drift or almost anything else.
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Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)$500Second most affordable direct drive wheelbase. Easier to buy compared to the 5 Nm version. This bundle includes the stronger power supply, so you get the full 8 Nm or torque. Rotation is 2520° (electronically limited, adjustable). Steering axis is made from carbon fibre-enhanced composite. Fanless construction. Wheel position is determined by high-resolution (contactless) Hall sensor. Mounting through T-nut rail system or using optional table clamp, sold separately. Compatibility: PC and Xbox (when using Xbox compatible steering wheel).
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Heusinkveld Sprint$710Three pedal load cell kit made out of CNC precision laser cut steel. Fully adjustable pedal geometry and force (120 kg load cell with up to 65 kg of actual force at the brake pedal plate). Hard mounting is optional and strongly suggested. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5$250Similar to the TH8A shifter, but compatible with the Fanatec ecosystem. It can be used as an H-gate shifter or a sequential shifter, but it cannot be used as a handbrake. H-pattern mode has 7 gears and reverse. Hard-mounting is optional, clamp mount included. Connects through Fanatec base, Fanatec pedals, or directly through USB with the Clubsport Adapter (which is PC-only).
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Formula 3$2120| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simagic GT1 $530 | Simagic Alpha Mini $630 | Heusinkveld Sprint $710 | Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 $250 | |
Formula 3
$2120
After Heusinkveld, we now start to embrace more the niche brands of sim racing, moving along from Fanatec to Simagic, who developed the wheel and wheelbase for this rig. Say hello to better quick release system, 10 Nm of torque and build quality improvements. Is it worth additional money though? It is up to you to decide of course.
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Simagic GT1$530Round or D-shaped Alcantara steering wheel by Simagic. Custom made from carbon fibre plus aluminum panel. Contains 4 push buttons, 2 toggle switches, 2 rotary encoders and magnetic paddle shifter with adjustable throw. Quick release system and wireless connection.
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Simagic Alpha Mini$63010 Nm direct-drive wheel base by Simagic. It is equipped with the same quick-release used with the Simagic M-10 and Alpha wheel base. This allows you to use any steering wheel with a 50 mm or 70 mm bolt pattern in conjunction with the Simagic wheels and button boxes. Refresh rate: 1.000 Hz for buttons, 40.000 Hz for Force Feedback. PC only.
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Heusinkveld Sprint$710Three pedal load cell kit made out of CNC precision laser cut steel. Fully adjustable pedal geometry and force (120 kg load cell with up to 65 kg of actual force at the brake pedal plate). Hard mounting is optional and strongly suggested. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5$250Similar to the TH8A shifter, but compatible with the Fanatec ecosystem. It can be used as an H-gate shifter or a sequential shifter, but it cannot be used as a handbrake. H-pattern mode has 7 gears and reverse. Hard-mounting is optional, clamp mount included. Connects through Fanatec base, Fanatec pedals, or directly through USB with the Clubsport Adapter (which is PC-only).
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DTM$2220| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simagic GT1 $530 | Simagic Alpha Mini $630 | Heusinkveld Sprint $710 | Thrustmaster TH8A $180 | Aiologs SQ Shifter $170 |
DTM
$2220
Oh, so you are too fancy to reconfigure your shifter back and forth from the H-pattern mode to sequential mode? You are exactly in the right spot then, welcome to the DTM tier! Sit in the rig and enjoy that sweet Aiologs sequential shifter. We use the TH8A for the H-patter shifter here, mostly due to its great value and its universal USB connection. See the next tier for more fancy, dedicated H-patter shifter.
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Simagic GT1$530Round or D-shaped Alcantara steering wheel by Simagic. Custom made from carbon fibre plus aluminum panel. Contains 4 push buttons, 2 toggle switches, 2 rotary encoders and magnetic paddle shifter with adjustable throw. Quick release system and wireless connection.
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Simagic Alpha Mini$63010 Nm direct-drive wheel base by Simagic. It is equipped with the same quick-release used with the Simagic M-10 and Alpha wheel base. This allows you to use any steering wheel with a 50 mm or 70 mm bolt pattern in conjunction with the Simagic wheels and button boxes. Refresh rate: 1.000 Hz for buttons, 40.000 Hz for Force Feedback. PC only.
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Heusinkveld Sprint$710Three pedal load cell kit made out of CNC precision laser cut steel. Fully adjustable pedal geometry and force (120 kg load cell with up to 65 kg of actual force at the brake pedal plate). Hard mounting is optional and strongly suggested. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Thrustmaster TH8A$180Step up from the Logitech shifter. Compatible with most Thrustmaster racing wheels, but can be also connected directly to PC or PS4 via USB. On PC, it can also be used as a handbrake. 7 gears plus reverse in H-pattern mode. Sequential mode also available. Hard-mounting optional, clamp mount included. Compatible with PC, PS and Xbox.
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Aiologs SQ Shifter$170Sequential shifter with all metal construction with shafts and bearings. Software adjustable lightning, USB connection, PC compatibility only. Mounting options: clamp for 0-30 mm thickness, plate for T-slot profile (40/45 mm), 2x M5 on bottom for custom mounting.
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LMP2$2480| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simagic GT1 $530 | Simagic Alpha Mini $630 | Heusinkveld Sprint $710 | Frex HSHIFT $440 | Aiologs SQ Shifter $170 |
LMP2
$2480
This particular tier if for H-pattern shifters enthusiasts, as it replaces the TH8A with Frex HSHIFT. The shifter is now shorter and better built. Interestingly, the shifter comes with the possibility to link it with the clutch pedal - like in the real car. That should prevent you from changing the gear without pressing the clutch, which should help to increase the immersion.
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Simagic GT1$530Round or D-shaped Alcantara steering wheel by Simagic. Custom made from carbon fibre plus aluminum panel. Contains 4 push buttons, 2 toggle switches, 2 rotary encoders and magnetic paddle shifter with adjustable throw. Quick release system and wireless connection.
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Simagic Alpha Mini$63010 Nm direct-drive wheel base by Simagic. It is equipped with the same quick-release used with the Simagic M-10 and Alpha wheel base. This allows you to use any steering wheel with a 50 mm or 70 mm bolt pattern in conjunction with the Simagic wheels and button boxes. Refresh rate: 1.000 Hz for buttons, 40.000 Hz for Force Feedback. PC only.
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Heusinkveld Sprint$710Three pedal load cell kit made out of CNC precision laser cut steel. Fully adjustable pedal geometry and force (120 kg load cell with up to 65 kg of actual force at the brake pedal plate). Hard mounting is optional and strongly suggested. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Frex HSHIFT$440H-pattern shifter with carbon look. 6 gears plus reverse gear. USB connection, PC compatibility only. Added threshold feeling on reverse gear. Optional switches and synchronization with the clutch pedal for improved immersion.
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Aiologs SQ Shifter$170Sequential shifter with all metal construction with shafts and bearings. Software adjustable lightning, USB connection, PC compatibility only. Mounting options: clamp for 0-30 mm thickness, plate for T-slot profile (40/45 mm), 2x M5 on bottom for custom mounting.
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Hypercar$2550| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simagic GT1 $530 | Simagic Alpha Mini $630 | Heusinkveld Sprint $710 | Frex HSHIFT $440 | Heusinkveld Sequential $240 |
Hypercar
$2550
On this level, we upgrade the sequential shifter to Heusinkveld. This is the last tier that can sit closely to the word 'value'. Everything above should not be disclosed to your wife in case of being bought. Consider yourself warned.
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Simagic GT1$530Round or D-shaped Alcantara steering wheel by Simagic. Custom made from carbon fibre plus aluminum panel. Contains 4 push buttons, 2 toggle switches, 2 rotary encoders and magnetic paddle shifter with adjustable throw. Quick release system and wireless connection.
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Simagic Alpha Mini$63010 Nm direct-drive wheel base by Simagic. It is equipped with the same quick-release used with the Simagic M-10 and Alpha wheel base. This allows you to use any steering wheel with a 50 mm or 70 mm bolt pattern in conjunction with the Simagic wheels and button boxes. Refresh rate: 1.000 Hz for buttons, 40.000 Hz for Force Feedback. PC only.
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Heusinkveld Sprint$710Three pedal load cell kit made out of CNC precision laser cut steel. Fully adjustable pedal geometry and force (120 kg load cell with up to 65 kg of actual force at the brake pedal plate). Hard mounting is optional and strongly suggested. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Frex HSHIFT$440H-pattern shifter with carbon look. 6 gears plus reverse gear. USB connection, PC compatibility only. Added threshold feeling on reverse gear. Optional switches and synchronization with the clutch pedal for improved immersion.
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Heusinkveld Sequential$240A compact sequential shifter from Heusinkveld. Using a ball spring resistance system, shifting requires an early peak force after which resistance drops just as in real cars. Comes with various lengths of shifter levers and shifter knobs. Table clamp and alternative mounting plate are included. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Formula 2$3380| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simagic GT1 $530 | Simagic Alpha Mini $630 | Heusinkveld Ultimate+ $1540 | Frex HSHIFT $440 | Heusinkveld Sequential $240 |
Formula 2
$3380
OK, this is getting out of hand now. Or out of feet? Because we are upgrading the pedals and they cost twice as much now. Are they twice as good? I think someone needs to check. You get ultimate bragging rights now though, because it is hard to find a more expensive pedal set. Look higher for even more bragging rights.
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Simagic GT1$530Round or D-shaped Alcantara steering wheel by Simagic. Custom made from carbon fibre plus aluminum panel. Contains 4 push buttons, 2 toggle switches, 2 rotary encoders and magnetic paddle shifter with adjustable throw. Quick release system and wireless connection.
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Simagic Alpha Mini$63010 Nm direct-drive wheel base by Simagic. It is equipped with the same quick-release used with the Simagic M-10 and Alpha wheel base. This allows you to use any steering wheel with a 50 mm or 70 mm bolt pattern in conjunction with the Simagic wheels and button boxes. Refresh rate: 1.000 Hz for buttons, 40.000 Hz for Force Feedback. PC only.
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Heusinkveld Ultimate+$1540Like the name suggests, the ultimate load cell pedal kit. Contains 3 adjustable and independent pedals with 12-bit resolution (4096 steps). High-tension brake (up to 136 kg) and clutch (up to 45 kg). Hard mounting is optional and strongly suggested. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Frex HSHIFT$440H-pattern shifter with carbon look. 6 gears plus reverse gear. USB connection, PC compatibility only. Added threshold feeling on reverse gear. Optional switches and synchronization with the clutch pedal for improved immersion.
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Heusinkveld Sequential$240A compact sequential shifter from Heusinkveld. Using a ball spring resistance system, shifting requires an early peak force after which resistance drops just as in real cars. Comes with various lengths of shifter levers and shifter knobs. Table clamp and alternative mounting plate are included. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Indycar$4660| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
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Cube Controls GT Sport Wireless $940 | Simucube 2 Pro $1500 | Heusinkveld Ultimate+ $1540 | Frex HSHIFT $440 | Heusinkveld Sequential $240 |
Indycar
$4660
Goodbye Simagic, hello Simucube! By now, you should really start to take your hands off the wheel while crashing now. We just upgraded from 10 Nn torque wheelbase to 25 Nm one. Do you like your thumbs? If not so much, take a look at the next tier for even more ridiculous 32 Nm of torque.
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Cube Controls GT Sport Wireless$940320mm diameter, D-shaped wheel with carbon fiber front plate and CNC anodized aluminum parts. Has 6 momentary buttons, 2 on/off switches with status LED, 2 front rotary encoders, two rotary encoders and short throw magnetic switchless shifter paddles. Compatible with Simucube base.
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Simucube 2 Pro$1500Direct drive wheelbase from Simucube with 25 Nm of torque and 22 bit sensor. Passive cooling, mounting with M8 screws. USB connection, PC compatibility only.
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Heusinkveld Ultimate+$1540Like the name suggests, the ultimate load cell pedal kit. Contains 3 adjustable and independent pedals with 12-bit resolution (4096 steps). High-tension brake (up to 136 kg) and clutch (up to 45 kg). Hard mounting is optional and strongly suggested. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Frex HSHIFT$440H-pattern shifter with carbon look. 6 gears plus reverse gear. USB connection, PC compatibility only. Added threshold feeling on reverse gear. Optional switches and synchronization with the clutch pedal for improved immersion.
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Heusinkveld Sequential$240A compact sequential shifter from Heusinkveld. Using a ball spring resistance system, shifting requires an early peak force after which resistance drops just as in real cars. Comes with various lengths of shifter levers and shifter knobs. Table clamp and alternative mounting plate are included. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Formula 1$8340| Wheel | Wheelbase | Pedals | H‑pattern shifter | Sequential shifter |
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Cube Controls GT Sport Wireless $940 | Simucube 2 Ultimate $3660 | Heusinkveld Ultimate+ $1540 | Pro-Sim H Pattern Shifter $1600 | Pro-Sim Sequential Shifter V2 $600 |
Formula 1
$8340
'Buy once, cry once.' - this is the motto of this tier. It is hard to spend more on a sim racing rig like that without ordering custom parts. Compared to the previous tier, we upgrade the H-pattern shifter to the one that should feel pretty much like a real car.
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Cube Controls GT Sport Wireless$940320mm diameter, D-shaped wheel with carbon fiber front plate and CNC anodized aluminum parts. Has 6 momentary buttons, 2 on/off switches with status LED, 2 front rotary encoders, two rotary encoders and short throw magnetic switchless shifter paddles. Compatible with Simucube base.
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Simucube 2 Ultimate$3660Direct drive wheelbase from Simucube with 32 Nm of torque and 24 bit sensor. Passive cooling, mounting with screws. USB connection, PC compatibility only.
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Heusinkveld Ultimate+$1540Like the name suggests, the ultimate load cell pedal kit. Contains 3 adjustable and independent pedals with 12-bit resolution (4096 steps). High-tension brake (up to 136 kg) and clutch (up to 45 kg). Hard mounting is optional and strongly suggested. Compatibility: PC only, connects via USB.
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Pro-Sim H Pattern Shifter$16008 speed shifter with 6 forward gears and two extra gears for reverse. The unique selling point is the fact that the feeling is exactly the same as the real car and when you change gear and you can also see the selector rods engaging exactly like in a real gearbox. USB connection, PC compatibility only.
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Pro-Sim Sequential Shifter V2$600Sequential shifter offering maximum immersion. The unique selling point is the fact that the feeling is exactly the same as in a real car. USB connection, PC compatibility only.
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Bumper car
$110
The most basic tier. Buy this only if your budget is very limited. This tier consists of just Thrustmaster T80 gear driven wheel, which has no Force Feedback, there is only a bungee cord mechanism that returns the wheel to starting position. Consider spending more on the next tier to get Force Feedback, even if you do not know how serious this is going to get.
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Thrustmaster T80$110This is 11" wheel made mostly of plastic with rubber grip. Has gear shift paddles, 11 buttons and a d-pad. 2-pedal set is included. Rotation is 270°, there is no Force Feedback, just bungee cord mechanism. Compatible with PC, PS3 and PS4. For Xbox compatibility, see equivalent Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Spider racing wheel.
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