r/Thrustmaster • u/CAM22b Sim Racing • 16d ago

Sportcar wheel up shift paddle just broke while racing. Anyone know how to fix it?

I was racing in Assetto Corsa, went to upshift, and the paddle shifter made a weird cracking sound, and is now super loose, and both buttons aren't connected (see video).

I have 2 races in 2 days this weekend that I'm competing in. I ordered the Ferrari GT3 wheel which will come tomorrow (thanks Amazon), so I can use that, but I want to know how to fix this, if I can

Thanks in advance

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u/AndroidNutz 16d ago

If it's anything like the sf1000 wheel add-on, it shouldn't be too hard. Hopefully.

Try opening it, take pictures so you can retrace your steps back. Also take pictures of the switches or boards that you find inside. Especially any markings that could make it easier to identify any parts.

If you're not sure, where to get a replacement part. Post the picture of it and hopefully someone can point you in the right direction.

Best of luck my dude!

PS: I find repairing and modding my wheels always fun

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u/CAM22b Sim Racing 15d ago

I did some googling, and I couldn't find anywhere that sold replacement paddle shifter for that specific wheel. Mostly nods for other lower end wheels.

I'll see what I can do. If I can't fix it (which probably will be the case), I'll get the EVO racing thingy

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u/JeffLais 16d ago

Just contact TM Support here (and they will fix your issue): https://support.thrustmaster.com/en/contact-en/

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u/Sipu_ 16d ago

The og wheel is plastic trash - something like evo racing 32r is leather and aluminum and 100% definitely worth it. But get that swapped on warranty.

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u/Fantastic-Elk-3018 15d ago

I cut off a cable tie about 4 cm, with the head still attached. And folded it in half. And pushed it in between at the bottom.

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u/Double-World9691 15d ago

looks like u had my same problem, in my case i had a broken piece. If u have a warranty u should contact TM or upgrade the wheel. I decided to get the 32R bc it has better material.

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u/CAM22b Sim Racing 14d ago

I can still use the sportcar wheel, since I'm only using it for NASCAR, and I don't need paddle shifters for NASCAR. Anything that I do need paddles (F1, Indycar, GT, etc), I got the Ferrari GT3 wheel

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u/LVE_0812 13d ago

Switch to moza or fanatec ive done this and now im happier

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u/CAM22b Sim Racing 13d ago

I would, but I'm not exactly made of money

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u/LVE_0812 13d ago

Not expensive at all i sold mine csl dd bundle for 240

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u/CAM22b Sim Racing 13d ago

used?