Espectacular carrera

Love my G29 and Gt7

how would this wheel compare to the TGT 2 as my TGT2 is starting to fail and needing to look at a replacement. Peddles do not worry me as ill use my TCML peddles.

47s... I'm doing high 50s, low 51s on controller 🤷🏻‍♂️

interesting, watching now, was trying to talk myself into a G923 as a entry into the gear; but have wasted money trying to save it before. I also desire a 15-21+ Nm wheel because memories off cars I 'removed' power steering by removing the belt when I was 16 ... fighting all that hydraulic fluid! lol

The penalty system needs to be fixed. It would be an easy update.

Hello Digit, main question is it worth to pay 2x price for T598 instead of getting G929?

My first time playing this game, i find the driving style in this game is different and gas and brake is very sensitive but i love it though need to improve my driving style

Great video! I didn't know that this universalhub is so flexy. Good to know. Maybe My next wheel would be Podium GT3 Endurance...

I use it since 5 weeks in GT78 only and i like it! I only play with PSVR2 so the height is not a problem for me. The mounting adapter is nice and i also only use two screws on my sim cockpit but its very solid. The mounting adapter has the benefit that it gives you the needed angle! The oscilation was never a problem for me, its a small minus point but i dont care if i am honest. The wheel itself feels cheap and the buttons sometimes dont react but i am glad the wheel is cheap because that dropped the price to 499 Euros. I could upgrade to lets say the hypercar wheel anytime if i want. Yes the base gets hot but so far it has not influenced my driving. I had the T300RS before and this T598 feels much better and more quality. My brother has the Fanatec GT DD pro 8nm, its also nice, better base quality, the wheels itself is plastic as well but feels a bit better, however paddle shifters are plastic. The GT DD Pro base is really heavy, so you need a good and solid sim cockpit otherwise you will get flex, i think the T598 can also go with cheaper sim cockpits without flex. I have my wheel alot higher paced compared to the position in this video and yes it will block the screen if you use a TV etc. If you use a special monitor you can install it a bit higher, however since i only use the VR headstrap its a non issue for me. The quick release is working good, its reinforced plastic, i guess like in modern pistols, so its good but not CNC machined stuff like in fanatec products, so its functional but its not pleasing for the eye like fanatec, so is the base. Its heavy and its i guess cast metal but not cnc machined aluminium like the GT DD Pro.

Sorry I missed the live stream left a like 👍 Let's gooooo 👊

Good review, but looking so many reviews on KZbin looks like every reviewer has the same opinion about this wheel. I think I’ll stick to my TGT II + LCM pedals because it definitely has more torque and detail than what I assume the T598 is lacking from.

all that gear just to place an arcade game lol

Best review! Thank you!

Quick note: I realized I forgot to install the Stop Rods on the pedals, which can lead to misjudging the deadzone area. While I believe the software should include calibration options to address such issues, this situation highlights a potential problem for users. I've conducted testing in the past and never encountered anything similar, so this seems like an isolated case caused by my oversight. However, this raises an important concern: if this can happen to an experienced user like me, it’s even more likely to confuse first-time users. I firmly believe that highlighting this step as a critical part of the unboxing process is absolutely necessary.

Not sure I understand the logic of doing no PC testing when a lot of people have a PS5 and a PC. Seems like a decent wheel for the price.

-Pedal deadzone? User error. Read the manual. You forgot the pin. - overheating? Never had that. Mine gets to about 45 degrees, no degration in performance. Makes me believe you have not ajusted the settings as recommended by Thrustmaster for gt7. Mine is at 100% and extreme played over 4 hours at a time. -once the wheel gets fully supported by gt7 it will be even better. It is now capped by the blue mode and false profile. Ok, they should have made it fully supported at release. -base is huge, indeed

I can't consider any review reliable from a guy doing a so bad lap time in Kyoto driving Park...

Why didn't you install the stop rod on your sample 😳??? That explains your pedals dead-zone issue.

About the pedal dead zone it's because you have forget to install the Stop Rods! On your video at 5:03. You should read the quick install guide & tutorials: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3rahYWLpJd0prc

Why: because he is an Italian 😂

Thank you so much for this review! Everything i needed to know was the deadzone of the pedals and the feel for under- and oversteer. Overheating and base montage/placement was also very important. Thanks Digit! Please never stop ^^ Edit: thanks at @davidwild8932 for the correction!

This is way more of a headache than it's worth. It is slightly better than belt driven, but brings a bunch of nonsense you'll need to deal with. For double the price of the Logitech it's definitely not worth it.

2:43 "...but with the boost kit it [cost] goes significantly higher." If it needs a boost kit, that means it's a subpar product on its own. Otherwise, there would just be the standard version.

Great video, congratulations. Do you think it justifies going from a T300 Ferrari 599 edition to the T598?

I’ve had mine since October. I’m in the U.S. very good review and pretty much hit everything on the nose. Only detail about the force feedback is that I believe that has to do with the game software In GT7 cause in ACC everything you said you don’t feel in GT you feel in ACC. The dead zone in pedals is still there though.

Its the worst wheelbase ove ever gotten to test in the dd realm. Also dont think about using any other thrustmaster wheels with it just denolishes the wheelbase. Even way more compared to other 5 to 8nm wheelbases. It turns it into what feels like a 2nm wheelbase. Smooth is great for sure but this frictionless axial flux motor imo shouldnt be used for sim racing. Way to many flaws come with this motor and is why others havent used it. Its a cheaper solution in smaller form and well this wheelbase is a weak weak 5nm wheelbase that cant stand up to any weight with a wheel. People think they made the wheel that light and cheap just to be cheap. No its because it sucks without it and even with it isnt great.

Tgt 2 is probably better.

Could you please maybe do a review on the pxn v12 lite?

I could overlook the other shortcomings mentioned but that continuous ferocious back and forth oscillating wheel when you're not holding it is very concerning. Hope they fix that.

So happy this wasn't available when I was decided to buy one.

Your review is excellent for helping people make informed decisions. You go through the package point by point, without rushing, and giving the good, the not so good, and what alternatives are out there for each point. In the end, someone can choose to purchase this wheel based on your review and have a very good understanding of what they can expect.

Im running the 12mm red with one of the original elastomers plus the pu foam, it feels good after 50% but it could be herder in the first 50%, might replace pu foam with a cut red and see.

I upgraded from Thrustmaster T248 to the T598, and only race in PSVR2, so the size of the base is not an issue for me. I am very happy with it, and I hear they are working with Polyphony on getting it to be fully compatible with GT7.

What about the horrible button mapping? Not to say that some buttons are on the base itself? And the pedal tray that’s just too small if you want to add a clutch pedal afterwords… In my opinion you went light with the down sides… I feel you have to make a lot of compromises if you buy this wheel. When I compare it to my DD Pro, yes it’s 200$ more but I feel it’s well worth the difference in the long run. Practicality of installation, very compact base not getting in the way of the screen or legs, no heating issues, easy to upgrade the in the future (pedals or wheel), perfect mapping of the buttons on the wheel (at least with GT7), wheel not oscillating al the time… I personally think all of this is well worth the 200.-.

Great review. I can't get the wheel to stop swerving

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Hi and thanks for all your streaming! I really enjoy watching! I have a old T300 with the SF1000 wheel and T-LCM pedals. I am planning to buy the T-GT II base next month, but should I buy this T598 instead?

Got this for Christmas. Have been using a G29 for the last 4 years and I can say that this has been a very solid upgrade so far. As a casual gamer (driver rating A/A+) this is all I need. Biggest thing for me to get used to is the new brake feeling. Size of the base doesn’t bother me as I play solely in VR

I like the TLCM pedals how do these compare digit?

Coming from the t300rs gt with TCLM Pedals I would like to try only the Wheel and Base without the Pedals, but tbh they do not look that bad, and my pedals just broke after exact 2 years.

This unit will be a cracking deal in the used market when people decided they don't want to sim race any more or upgrade, just like the G27/G29 series.

How does this wheel compare to the PXN V12 Lite? I have a PXN v10 but want a DD feel this thrustmaster wheel is $500 only on best buy in US and V12 lite is $440 on Amazon

;-; thanks

Great review, but if im not mistaken the collar for the QR system is forged carbon instead of plastic.

I think I got better luck with pedals than you, no such deadzone for me. Or I just can't recognize it. Also lucky for me that I'm weak enough for the wheel, having it 4 in Gt7 is enough for me. It feels improvement from t300. But I don't like the shaking while driving straight. Another complaint is the lower right button combo, which cannot be configured.

Great and honest review. True that there's isn't any competitor at this price. But still oscillations, huge sized tall base, heat issues, calibration... I'm so happy I'm on Fanatec. Despite of DD+ or my another Fanny stuff wasn't cheap.