Thrustmaster T-LCM Review | How to setup and install/use calibration software

This is a review of my Thrustmaster T-LCM pedals. I have had them a month and decided to do a no frills review.
I am not a professional sim racer just a hobbyist so my opinions are more suited for another sim racer/hobbyist.
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[@CipherAce5]

Best TLCM setup video you can find on youtube. Thank you for that.

[@TRYRacing]

Thanks buddy! 👍 enjoy the pedals

[@CipherAce5]

@@TRYRacing thanks. I will, I will.

[@reno9k]

the only comprehensive review i've been able to find for these

[@DavidGarcia-oi5nt]

Just picked mine up this morning and your set up advice is a life saver ❤️

[@TRYRacing]

Great to hear! I've had mine exactly a year and not had one problem with them. You using them for iracing? Or other sims?

[@DavidGarcia-oi5nt]

@@TRYRacing ACC and AMS2 primarily, Dirt Rally 2.0 and AC is what I usually play. Never gotten into iRacing yet.

[@TRYRacing]

When I moved from normal.pedals to load cell I had to change the in game settings as well to accommodate the new pedals. Just check on some forums what settings other people are using in the game as well

[@paul13efc]

Just starting out on the racing sim stuff and found your video very informative. Keep it up.

[@TRYRacing]

Thanks Paul. Enjoy your racing!

[@nicawaac]

Cracking review lad, looks a decent setup that!

[@YordanHristooov]

Good video. Got mines 3 days ago and since I race only ACC got my break pressure at 75. We use 100% brake force at the start of braking and gradually releasing it. I need to play more with different springs to se what fits

[@TRYRacing]

Yeah just keep adjusting until you find your perfect spot. Everyone is different. Enjoy!!

[@scottn7cy]

As soon as these are in stock I will be ordering them. It's my birthday at the end of the month and I was hoping to get these for my present! Great review and when I finally get a set I will check out the video again. Thanks for the great video!

[@TRYRacing]

From what I've been hearing they should be available soon but that's only rumour! Fingers crossed soon! Thanks for the comment and hope you come back to watch some more! Let me know when you get them and what you think! Cheers T

[@scottn7cy]

@@TRYRacing OK so I couldn't wait. I ordered a set from someone on eBay. The thing is they do take a little getting used to. For the first day my times were a little slower as I got used to the feel. The second day my times went back to where they were before and Then the times started to drop fast. Not only have my times dropped by more than 0.5% my lap times are more consistent and control during the race has greatly improved. They feel more natural, that is to say I'm not having to think so much about what I'm doing with my feet. This is compared to my T3PA Pro pedals. I had to buy the T3PA Pro because the base T3PA were absolute junk. I have given Thrustmaster some good money on 3 sets of pedals! Please don't ask what I paid to get them from eBay.

[@TRYRacing]

@@scottn7cy glad to hear they have worked out for you bud!! Keep going dude and I will see you on the track I'm sure!!!

[@robrobyte]

4:46 Calibration Tool Download and Installation 6:15 Calbration Tool How to Use 8:41 Calbration Tool Reset or Save Your Settings It saves the settings also for use on consoles

[@cjt6634]

Thank you so much for this video, I was having trouble with my break maxing out before I felt it should and my throttle pedal felt too sensitive and was stopping at the top due to the dead zone so I kept spinning and wasn’t able to put down the power properly or brake properly, these settings have fixed all these issues and the pedals finally feel worth the money I paid for them. Thrustmaster should make these the default settings.

[@TRYRacing]

Glad it's worked for you! Even 3 years on!

[@GTfour01]

Good review. 👍🏻

[@BazippysVideos]

Great Review, im going for these or the v3's but the price of these makes them far more achievable for a hobbyist like yourself. That line currently has me sold on these!

[@TRYRacing]

Let me know how you get on!

[@BazippysVideos]

@@TRYRacing currently out of stock but the v3s are in stock. So waiting a bit longer for now.

[@bratosin1]

I believe 60 is the sweet spot for the brakes

[@Gaming-Legends007]

Gr8 review 👍

[@tryingtosurvive8518]

Good review overall 👍. I just bought these had trouble finding software 🤣.. More confidence mate then be where ya wanna be maybe.. thanks brother goodluck

[@TRYRacing]

Cheers brother. Enjoy the pedals I'm still enjoying them 6 months on with no problems

[@rakimaje8433]

Nice video, received mine yesterday. For now I would say the throttle is not very light. Coming from 3TPA pedals I like the feel of throttle. Now I can be more precise on the throttle.

[@TRYRacing]

Ah fair enough. I've got used to the pedal now but still think it could be heavier for my self. But glad it's good for you!

[@rakimaje8433]

@@TRYRacing Indeed there is always personal prefference. Though the great feel of loadcell must apply to everyone. Man I love it.

[@TRYRacing]

@@rakimaje8433 Made my racing more enjoyable

[@giannisweightlifting3996]

would you recommend me buying them?

[@rakimaje8433]

@@giannisweightlifting3996 I would! I enjoyed my pedals a lot! Five months ago suddenly the spring of the throttle broke. TM send me a replacement spring for free. Definitely worth the money. Brings a lot of fun to racing

[@MichaelSmith-lb4kv]

Good Video m8

[@MrThamahn]

Great review! Thanks! Those T-LCM’s look awesome, however, I am holding out on the purchase with the hope that Thrustmaster will release an inverted Pro version.

[@TRYRacing]

I'm sure in the future they may do! There's a market for it! Happy racing

[@JacobZ14]

About that

[@MrThamahn]

@@JacobZ14 - I'm still holding out here...

[@JacobZ14]

@@MrThamahn wow lol

[@MrThamahn]

@@JacobZ14 Yeah, Sim Racing can be a real "Money Pit". I do not want to switch to a new ecosystem. I'll just wait....

[@DrFec]

My brake pedal is inverted. It is 100% input when it is not depressed, and 0% when I press it fully. Any help appreciated, thanks.

[@PistonBrokeGaming]

Got mine, only slight problem was the brake pedal wasn't returning back far enough, underneath the pedal set is a grub screw and locking nut, I just took it out, added some 'Threadlock'' put it back in and adjusted it to the correct position, job done, it's perfect now. Instead of unplugging the USB cable, i just disable the pedals in 'device manager' and then re-enable them, it's a bit easier than fumbling around the back of my PC :)

[@TRYRacing]

I like the idea of disabling the pedals!! Will use that. Thanks 👍

[@callummoss4354]

Did the pedals fit straight on to your playseat evolution pedal plate (no drilling) ?

[@TRYRacing]

I had the playseat challenge and that was just velcro straps. I now use a next level racing GT TRACK and then went straight on

[@MrHowdoyouwantit]

Great Video! After saving your new calibration settings from your pc… can these settings be used on a PS5 or only on a pc? Thanks

[@TRYRacing]

The settings should work across all platforms ! No harm in trying

[@__Jan__]

Doesn't work on PS4 Pro, it only uses the standard calibration. So I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't work on PS5 either.

[@MrHowdoyouwantit]

@@__Jan__ Thank you

[@jirkadolezal8127]

is it possible to connect pedals via usb to ps4 and use fanatec steering wheel? i have a usb hub but i don't have a drive hub. Thank you

[@TRYRacing]

I don't think you can. As I don't think the ps4 can recognise two 'controllers' at once

[@ranakirti]

TLCM , Brakeforce Settings help. Hi, I have set Brakeforce at 0 on tlcm. But i still find it too hard to get desired braking. i would prefer for it to be easier than 0 to get 100% braking. Is there a way to reduce this below 0 or change any other setting, so i have to press the brake with lesser pressure/force to get up to 100% braking....? Thanks.

[@TRYRacing]

I don't think so but you can put the easier springs on the pedal which should make it easier to brake

[@EmilZappariello]

Nice video! I have a question, how can I update the firmware? Im not able to do it following the manual. I don't find the related sw!

[@TRYRacing]

I believe you just have to make sure you're calibration tool is up to date. Think it's currently at 2.15. Just re download it. Then Re calibrate your pedals and save the settings. I've had no problems

[@EmilZappariello]

@@TRYRacing thanks for the reply! The tool is updated to 2.15 but the firmware remains 1.82. I've read online that 1.87 firmware should be available...

[@TRYRacing]

Let me do some digging. I think I've updated through my main thrustmaster control panel before when I've updated my t300rs

[@TRYRacing]

So to update the firmware they have to be plugged into a wheel base through the rj12 cable. You then have to update the firmware through the driver updates on that particular wheel base. If you go on the pedal support site and look at rj12 mode detection in the manuals. It tells you how to do it. Hope this helps!!

[@Kilb-ill]

Is it normal when I have 4 washers installed with red springs, that I have force on the brakes without pressing them in the calibration tool?

[@TRYRacing]

No. It should read 0. But if you need those 4 washers just create a deadzone with the calibration tool. How much force is there?

[@Kilb-ill]

@@TRYRacing nevermind, it worked with your tutorial. Thx

[@jasonswift7098]

How do you update the firmware for the T-LCM pedals for PS4? the manual only says how to do it for PC

[@TRYRacing]

You have to plug it in to a pc using the calibration tool. There's no way for ps4 as far as I'm aware. Sorry jason

[@thegreenroom5820]

@@TRYRacing I got these. You set them on PC and when you unplug the settings save so that you can use the settings on ps4

[@bratosin1]

No need ,you only have to update the wheelbase

[@luigipatane4965]

So to have a braking at 100% of the power, you have to adjust the brake pedal so that the load cell (green bar) is the (purple bar) at our maximum pressure both reach 100%?

[@TRYRacing]

Yes that's correct!

[@luigipatane4965]

@@TRYRacing Is it important that the green or purple bar reaches 100%?

[@TRYRacing]

The green is more important as thats the one the games use. The purple is your input

[@luigipatane4965]

@@TRYRacing Today I did a couple of tests, increasing the braking force to 75% and reducing the brake dead zone to 2.8 and I have to say that I feel pretty good with my driving style

[@TRYRacing]

Brilliant! Took me loads of times to get it right

[@Luca-pg5mj]

guys could you suggest me some settings for the pedal box springs? now i'm trying to use double red spring, both below and above, but i don't know if it's the correct choice.

[@TRYRacing]

It's your choice. What ever feels good. I use both red springs

[@Luca-pg5mj]

Ok thx

[@sb50d]

Hi, Is there a way to update the software via a Mac Book? I only my Thrustmaster set-up use for PS5. I understand that for PS5 they are plug and play but the idea of calibration really appeals to me. Is there a way to get around this? Cheers

[@TRYRacing]

Have yout tried plugging it in yet? Some models are mac compatible. I have heard of something called driver booster on mac which can help download drivers and tools for devices

[@sb50d]

@@TRYRacing I ordered the pedal set last night and hopefully it will be here next weekend. I will give it a try anyway and go from there. Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

[@6cm503]

Question about the cable to use. I heard you say use the USB for PC, but in the TM manual it says if you use a TM wheel base use the other cable. So which should I be used?

[@TRYRacing]

If you're on PC I would plug it straight into PC if you get chance. The USB cable carries more data than the TM cable to the base

[@6cm503]

@@TRYRacing thank you! I will try that. Is using a USB hub not advised? I have most my USB ports used with mouse, keyboard, wifi.

[@TRYRacing]

My pedals are in a usb3.0 hub and they work well!

[@6cm503]

@@TRYRacing I appreciate your replies! I'm very new to sim racing

[@TRYRacing]

No worries. We all start somewhere. Glad I could help

[@julianberendsen5007]

Does someone know good settings for f1?

[@nick10409]

I have a problem if you or someone can help me please, I just bought the tm ts 300 servo base, f1 wheel add on, and the tlcm pedals. At first downloaded all software for pedals and wheel and it worked fine but that calibration tool for the pedals still never detected my pedals but they still worked in game. I unplugged the wheel to take it off my desk to play other things and then I went to plug it back in, and now when I’m in f1 my brake works, but in game on the HUD u can see the green bar showing my throttle is down, but my car doesn’t go anywhere? I’m on PC btw can someone please help!

[@TRYRacing]

Are all the drivers up to date. If so.. my advice would be to uninstall all software and re install it all again. My technical expertise don't go much further than that. Sometimes liitle bugs get in the system

[@nick10409]

@@TRYRacing ya so now it fixed that problems and the tm calibration system picks up my pedals, but now while playing. My computer randomly keeps acting like I’m unplugging and plugging in like my keyboard or something and it makes the disconnected tone and then connected tone and it happened like 3 times while playing, then the last time my keyboard just didn’t re connect after disconnecting and the throttle went out again

[@TRYRacing]

I found if I turn the power off to my PC at the wall after I use it it stops that problem

[@bsmracing6592]

hey all 3 pedals are load cell? or just the brakes?

[@TRYRacing]

Just the brakes on this set

[@ZyNAquas]

I don’t have the Arrow to get the software

[@iracesimpaul2381]

Hey, I recently got a set of these but the lug nut broke away from the washer at the top. I also noticed the load cell if quite loose at the bottom. Does yours move around at all? (the rod moves left and right) Just want to make sure mine aren't broken 😔. Thanks

[@TRYRacing]

Are they brand new? Or second hand? Mine has little to no movement However is it effecting your braking at all?

[@iracesimpaul2381]

@@TRYRacing they're brand new last week. I wonder if its broken when the lug nut washer broke away. We've raised with thrustmaster, just hope I can get it sorted. Mine definitely moves side to side a lot.

[@TRYRacing]

I'm at work at the moment. Will double check when I get home 👍

[@iracesimpaul2381]

@@TRYRacing thanks buddy, I appreciate it 👍

[@TRYRacing]

Mine are pretty solid dude. Barely any movement

[@Ompalis]

When opening the calibration tool, it detects the pedals, but does not react when pressing any of them and i cant make adjustments. Any ideas?

[@TRYRacing]

Are they directly plugged into the pc. Or a wheelbase?

[@Ompalis]

@@TRYRacing Both. Its plugged into the PC via USB and the Wheelbase via the RJ12 cable.

[@TRYRacing]

Just try the pc for now. Only the one cable. If that doesn't work try Make sure they being detected by the thrustmaster control panel as well. If not uninstall and re install the calibration program. Let me know if you have any more problems and I will do some more digging

[@Ompalis]

Randomly started working now finally haha.

[@bratosin1]

@@Ompalis The pedals MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY to the PC with usb cable !! Did anyone read the manuals now dayz??

[@johanduchateau9496]

I see you are connecting these pedals directly via USB. Do you also have a exclamation mark in device manager and recognised as sim pedals ?

[@TRYRacing]

Yes mine says just sim pedals. I will check when I'm back at my pc exactly what it says 👍

[@aetherjimmy]

i have the same problem now, did u get a fix?

[@johanduchateau9496]

@@aetherjimmy It is still detected as sim pedals but they work as expected so I leave it like this.

[@aetherjimmy]

@@johanduchateau9496 yeah i figured out to change keybindings in a game. it still detected the DFGT pedals which were not connected...

[@christophertveraen2990]

I struggle with my gas pedal where it hits 100% before i have pushed all the way down with the pedal. Feel like i push 90% of the pedal to recive 100% in the software and ingame. Is there something to do?

[@TRYRacing]

Have you tried moving the dead zone around in calibration settings? Or within the game itself ?

[@christophertveraen2990]

TRY Racing yeah played around with the software and deadzone, seems like there is some deadzone even tho its not set… Thank you for answering

[@TRYRacing]

Hmm maybe worth uninstalling software and try again. I've heard of brakes having problems but no throttles. how long you had them?

[@christophertveraen2990]

TRY Racing bought them yesterday, yeah i think the deadzone is “invisible” in some sort

[@arnoldk5415]

Can someone please tell me how to use these on a ps5!!

[@BeforeThisNovember]

I just bought these to use with my g29 wheel on the ps5 and they're not working. I thought they were compatible?

[@TRYRacing]

They are compatible. However you can't use two controllers at once on console. You will need to buy a drive hub

[@BeforeThisNovember]

@@TRYRacing got you. Well got fed up with nothing working so just ordered the Fanatec CSL DD bundle anyway haha

[@TRYRacing]

@@BeforeThisNovember hah great choice!

[@cr4zy_g4ming50]

It is only for me or the brake is impossible to bring into 100% ? Personally my brake pedal can’t go over 40% on the software ? It is a probleme or it’s normal ???

[@TRYRacing]

Maybe change the springs or lower the brake force slider in the calibration?

[@cr4zy_g4ming50]

@@TRYRacing it’s not the purple one who doesn’t go into 100%. It is the green one. So actually my brake is at 100% when i use 30% of my brake pedal but even if i want to break at 100% in the green, i can’t

[@TRYRacing]

@@cr4zy_g4ming50 might be a software issue. I would reset all the springs give it a clean. Try moving the brake force round when you have brake pressed. If it's not changing much I would contact thrustmaster

[@tvrcerbera2000]

I’ve had the T-LCM pedals since launch - now coming across problems where the accelerator and brake pedal cut out during use & need to restart the device...firmware etc is up to date Anybody else with this issue?

[@TRYRacing]

How long you had them? It's only happened to me once and I think that was because they were on but I didn't use them for 6 hours and they went into sleep mode

[@tvrcerbera2000]

@@TRYRacing purchased March 2020 - now constantly happens everytime I use them - eg 15-20min into a race and cuts out (have checked calibration tool and seems to be stuck at a position when it happens (in contact with thrustmaster now but makes me consider going fanatec)

[@TRYRacing]

Never come across this to that level. Thrustmaster is your best chance. Hope it gets sorted

[@braylonking-randall4309]

Mine is having the calibration issue does anyone have a fix?

[@TRYRacing]

Not calibrating at all?

[@bblitefootbilly3243]

i can't seem to get mine to work via pc cable link maybe something needs changing for usb on pc as wheel only works on enhanced usb 2.0 not sure if its a setting in windows 10 that stopping it or something in bios drivers seem to be ok as far as i can tell., i wouldn't be bothered but i can't get race room to see my pedals n then i tried acc n that don't see em with pc usb link in ..,, great pedals tho ive been using them on xbox one s n recently on pc just as you do on console with pedals plugged into wheel no probs until i tried raceroom:/

[@TRYRacing]

Are they being recognised through the tm calibration software at all?

[@bblitefootbilly3243]

@@TRYRacing says sim pedals yet seems very basic when it come to calibrating! what does yours look like?

[@TRYRacing]

@@bblitefootbilly3243 it's in the video. Download the tm calibration tool and you can't set dead zone etc and everything

[@bblitefootbilly3243]

@@TRYRacing now thats the funny thing it works fine on the calibration tool suspect 3.0 ports atm ive a pcie slot one somewhere that i can put in !see if it works on that hopefully

[@TRYRacing]

Fingers crossed!

[@xaviersands999]

My calibration isn’t recognising the pedals so I can’t calibrate them any suggestions it’s up to date and things idk what to do

[@TRYRacing]

Have you got the thrustmaster control panel? And are they in through the USB or a wheelbase

[@xaviersands999]

@@TRYRacing yes I have the control panel and they are in the wheel and I’ve plugged it into the pc directly

[@TRYRacing]

@@xaviersands999 OK, does it register in the control panel? I assume so. Do they work at all? Like in a game?

[@TRYRacing]

I would uninstall the calibration tool and install it again

[@xaviersands999]

@@TRYRacing yes they work on the wheels calibration tool and yes they work in the game they are so bad though you press it not even half way and it’s full braking and I’ve uninstalled the software 3 times already

[@steam-SMOKEY]

your a gent, I thought mine was faulty, I only got to around 50% on raw data on the break pedal, thinking the pedal was broken 🤪 👍

[@finnschinnij8767]

ps4 or pc?

[@TRYRacing]

Pc mate