But this is the T-GT’s party piece, the T-DFB. It’s not often you focus on the back of a wheel base. If you want a bigger, simpler rim, there’s the Sparco R383. You’ll need a TH8A shifter to get the most out of that clutch pedal, but Thrustmaster’s new TSS sequential/handbrake hybrid is an option too. In terms of the Thrustmaster ecosystem, the T-GT will accept any and all wheel, pedal, and shifter add-ons. It’s a very cool bit of kit, so it’s a shame Polyphony and Thrustmaster won’t open it up to other developers. It’s something I’ll explain in more detail in the Features section, but know that currently, it’s a Gran Turismo exclusive. Thrustmaster calls it T-DFB (“Thrustmaster Depth Feedback”) - think of it as a sort of Buttkicker-style machine mounted directly on the steering column. If this part were black, it’d look more convincing. For me, the silver looks fake, and the odd cutline along the bottom of the rim doesn’t do it any favors. The latter is, admittedly, more of a preference issue. The former is a bit of a surprise at this price point: the T3PA pedals certainly aren’t bad, but a bespoke set wouldn’t go amiss. Other plastic parts are less good, chiefly the pedal base and the silver bit on the wheel itself. The matte black plastic parts look good too, though they collect finger prints at such a rate you might think you’re haunted by sim racing ghosts. I’m a fan of the asymmetric design it’s cool and modern without being over-designed. The base itself is a dense bit of kit, adding to the sense of quality. Clawing past the protective styrofoam, I spy the wheel rim. Opening up the box, I smell the T-GT before I see it. Unfortunately, you can’t smell it from this pic… Quality & Finish –įirst impressions are quite good.

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