Reddit mentions of Thrustmaster TX Servo Base

Hello OP!

From your post and comments, I've gathered that you only need 2 pedals, don't need an H-pattern shifter, and play on the Xbox platform.

Assuming you need your wheel + pedals shipped for $500 AUS, (that's $358 USD, plus shipping costs more for Australia), you actually don't have too many options at all.

If I were to rank all available racing wheels right now, the cheapest level would be the ones without force-feedback. This would include Thrustmaster's T80 and Ferrari 458 Spider Racing Wheel, as well as the Hori Apex. All of these wheels are complete shit, not to sound harsh.

LEVEL 1

The first level of wheels that are good are the ones with gear driven or gear/belt hybrid force feedback. This means that when motors turn the wheel to provide information about traction or oversteer (examples), it may feel "notchy" and loud. They still get the job done. When only listing ones compatible with the Xbox One, these include:

Logitech G29 ($400 AUS + free shipping) - has 3 pedals and comfortable grip, but very bad gear-driven force-feedback

Thrustmaster TMX ($240.83 AUS + $90.13 shipping = $320 AUS) - has 2 pedals, which you say is O.K. Has better force-feedback with a hybrid belt drive/gear driven combo. It is cheaper than Logitech because Logitech is so popular. Do not be fooled, this is an objectively better wheel in almost every way.

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LEVEL 2

The second level of wheels are the ones that are only belt-driven. These are much smoother quieter, and detailed than Level 1 wheels. When only listing ones compatible with the Xbox One, there is only one wheel base:

Thrustmaster TX Servo Base ($358.41 AUS + $58.30 shipping = $416 AUS)

However, the TX allows switching of wheel rims. You can buy the base by itself (above) and need to buy an individual wheel rim, or you can buy it in a set with pedals and a rim. The only option here seems to be getting a set, since buying the individual parts would be too costly. You've got two options here for a bundle:

Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition ($559 AUS + free shipping)

Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition Premium ($699.95 AUS + free shipping)

While both wheels are mechanically identical, I would have to recommend the Leather edition. It comes with a much higher quality wheel rim (leather and not rubber) and also has a much more durable pedal set (3 pedals with metal plates). Still, the Italia edition TX would be a good choice if you can't spend the extra money. It is better than the G29 and TMX.

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LEVEL 3

Since I saw you talking to some other users about the Fanatec CSL Elite, I might as well discuss these wheels despite it being outside your price range. The Level 3 wheels all use belt-drive systems as well, but are smoother, faster, and quieter than their Level 2 counterparts.

Fanatec Xbox One Competition Pack ($1,109.90 AUS + ??? shipping)

Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 ($1,099 AUS + ??? shipping)

Both wheels cost around the same and are mechanically almost identical. However, the Thrustmaster has a nicer rim (in my opinion) and has 3 pedals. Still, you should decide this on your own.

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I hope this helped a great deal, and have fun with whatever wheel you choose! Cheers

I got thrusmaster:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014US043A/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TTQKSUS/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UVN21IU/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I really like it. I considered logitech in the beginning but then went with thrustmaster because a lot of people said it felt like a toy and there was a deadzone.

EDIT: grammar/spelling fixes
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> It's basically a decision between the TX and the Fanatec Wheel base plus a wheel

For that, we'll really have to get into the little details separating your options.

For reference, the Fenatec wheel bases are the CSL Elite and the Clubsport V2.5 (CSW), for $299.95 and $499.95 respectively. The TX base is currently at $302.32 on Amazon, and the TX kits come in at $349 for the standard Ferrari wheel and $469.99 for the Leather Edition.

For the way the wheels feel to the driver, Inside Sim Racing has done reviews for each of them (TX, Clubsport V2.5, CSL Elite), and the CSL review features a segment comparing these wheels (9:43 - 13:29), to give you a better idea of the differences between them. The main difference noted in that comparison is the FFB. The reviewer notes that TX is the weakest, and the CSW is the strongest, with the CSL between them, but from what it sounds like, the TX doesn't lag too far behind the CSW. On top of that, he notes that the TX has a better "on-centre" feel than the Fanatec bases to the reviewer; the wheel doesn't resist against you for slight turns, whereas the Fanatec wheels resist even those. The Fenatec wheels also feature on-wheel tuning (FFB settings, brake strength, etc), whereas the TX is only degree-adjustable (270-1080°) on wheel, and everything else must be done in-game. Based on these, I would say that the main consideration should be between the TX and CSL Elite, since their servo bases fall into the same price range (~$300). The CSL Elite and CSW V2.5 have minor differences, but have a $200 gap between them.

As for the main accessories, from stock, Fanatec's large selection of rims and more advanced pedals gives you more options to choose from. Thrustmaster on the other hand only has a few select rims, only one of which being an F1 rim, and 2 pedals options, the T3PA and T3PA Pro, though what Thrustmaster offers is arguably all you'd need. However, there are adapters that have been made for the Thrustmaster products that allow them to be compatible with non-Thrustmaster accessories, such as the CPX adapter for plugging in Fanatec pedals to Thrustmaster wheel bases, and steering wheel adapters that allow Thrustmaster bases to be compatible with custom/real racing rims.

Thrustmaster and Fanatec both feature a 7 gear + R shifter, but the Thrustmaster shifter can also be used as a handbrake. Fanatec is the only one with a dedicated handbrake, and although the handbrake is only natively compatible with Fanatec bases, it could be plugged into the PC directly with the club sport adapter, allowing use with the Thrustmaster wheel. The accessory options really balance on both sides out if you consider the adapters available for Thrustmaster wheels, the only difference being that the Fanatec rims are only compatible with Fanatec bases, so if you want those for the on-wheel buttons, then you'd have to go with Fanatec.

Of course, one thing to go back to is cost. Let's assume for a moment that you wanted to go one way or the other, Thrustmaster or Fanatec. If you got the TM Leather Edition, featuring a pair of T3PAs, along with the TH8A shifter, then you'd be spending about $630 total. On the other hand, if you got the CSL Elite Base and Wheel, the CSL Elite Loadcell pedals (the standard ones only feature two pedals), and the Clubsport Shifter, then you'd be spending about $670 total. Plus, if you wanted an F1 rim on the side, for more immersive F1 experiences, The Thrustmaster F1 rim is $150, and the Clubsport Formula Black F1 rim is $200, totaling each kit to $780 for Thrustmaster and $870 for Fenatec. Material and spec differences in mind, these would be the main options I would say you should consider.

However, on the Fanatec side, the cost becomes a problem when you consider their alternative options. Want the Clubsport pedals instead of the CSL? Only about $100 more, or $770 - $ 970 (depending on the optional F1 rim) for the kit option above. Not too bad... but what about a Clubsport base with the CSL wheel and pedals? $870 - $1,070. What about a full Clubsport set, featuring the Clubsport Base and BMW wheel, Clubsport Pedals V3, and, of course, the Shifter? $1,250 - $1,450. That's not even considering the more expensive options past that, or even the $120 handbrake.

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With all of that in mind, what it all boils down to are the following:

• Do you want definitive kits to consider?
  
  Then you should consider either the TX Leather Edition + shifter for $630 - $780, or the the CSL set + shifter for $670 - $870, the range depending on the F1 rim option. At this point, it becomes a question of: do you spend more money for somewhat better quality, or do you save money by going with the Thrustmaster set?
  
  
• Do you want more options?
  
  If so, then one one hand, the Fanatec set is considerably more customizable, but the further you stray past the basic CSL set, the much more expensive it gets. One the other hand, you could use adapters to customize the TX quite a bit, but does mean you now have to rely on off-brand products, which has it's pros and cons. You could also plug the parts into your PC separately, meaning you could have a Thrustmaster wheel with Fanatec pedals with no adapter required, but not all games support this (though I have heard of some software that could fix that, although I couldn't point you in the right direction for that).
  
  
• Are you only playing on PC?
  
  The TX and Fanatec bases are both compatible with Xbox One, so if you're playing on that as well, you can't plug your parts in separately. Meaning, if you want to use a TX with Fanatic pedals, then you'd have to use the CSX adapter. Plus, you wouldn't be able to use products outside of the Thrustmaster and Fanatec brands (well, Hori, but the Overdrive doesn't have FFB), unless you're doing a custom rim for the TX. If you want a handbrake on Xbox, you'd have to use Fanatec; you have more options on PC since you could plug them in separately.
  
  
• What about other wheel options?
  
  If you'll be on PC exclusively, then this opens the flood gates in terms of what wheels you could choose, as literally every wheel is compatible with PC. However, in terms of price point... there isn't much past what's already discussed. The T150/TMX are about half the cost of a CSL or TX, but don't have removable rims, and since they use a mixed gear/belt system, they're not as smooth. The T300 is a popular go-to wheel, but doesn't differ much from the TX, all things considered. The T500 is incredibly popular and comes with a T3PA-Pro pedals set, but the pedals doesn't come with the canonical brake mod, and as you may have heard in the ISR review of the TX, isn't all that stronger than the TX.
  
  I've mentioned before that the Clubsport is past the price point of the TX and CSL Elite, but if you're willing to consider it anyway, then you could also considerThrustmaster TS-PC racer, which is also within the Clubsport's price range. It's basically a T300/TX, but stronger and smoother, and comes with an F1-style rim. ISR has done a comparison video between it and the Fanatic wheels here. Even so, it's $200 more than the CSL and TX, though unlike the Clubsport, it comes with a rim. Though and you'd have to pay extra for the pedals that it doesn't come with, and even still... I wouldn't recommend it over the CSL or TX.
  
  
• In the end...
  
  What I suggest is either the CSL Elite set or the TX set, listed above. As you've seen, they're within $50 of each other (not counting the F1 rim), and the differences they have reflect that, to some extent. I know I didn't really give you much of a definitive answer, but I hope I've helped you decided what you'd like to do.
  
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  Sidenote: All of the accessories I mentioned but didn't put links on are linked in the main post.

Alright, so im thinking I get these two things

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Racing-Ferrari-xbox-one-Windows/dp/B014US043A?th=1

http://www.microcenter.com/product/452281/Ferrari_GTW_Wheel_Add-On_458_Challenge_Edition

That wheel is the cheapest one i can find ($66) should be fine right?

example

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Racing-Wheel-Servo-Base-Xbox/dp/B014US043A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466012601&sr=8-1&keywords=thrustmaster+base

I personally don't see an advantage just 180 more degrees of rotation.

You could get a servo base like this one and a wheel like this or the TMX and not use the pedals it comes with.

• Wheel base: $220
  
  
  
• Shifter: $180
  
  
  
• Pedals: $150
  
  
  
• Wheel rim: $200
  
  Grand total: $750
  
  
• Fanatec: $1000
  
  It's really not that far off when you consider that Fanatec is broadly considered higher quality than Thrustmaster. I was ready to go all-in on Thrustmaster before I added it all up and realized I might as well keep saving and get the Fanatec stuff.

Looks like the other Thrustmaster bits are also discounted.

T3PA-Pro ($115): https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T3PA-PRO-3-Pedal-Add-xbox-one/dp/B00UVN21IU/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=WP5WNF466F3F66YK2Q9Y&th=1

TX Servo Base ($192): https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Racing-Wheel-Servo-Base-Xbox/dp/B014US043A/ref=pd_bxgy_63_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=WP5WNF466F3F66YK2Q9Y&th=1

HERE WE GO!