Thrustmaster T818 SF1000 Review | Great for a Very Specific User

This is my review of Thrustmaster's T818 Ferrari SF1000 DD bundle. It's got some great features as well as some things that could be improved. I give you all the details in this review. If you find this review helpful, please consider liking and subscribing. Thank You!

[DanDiMaggio]

Edit to Review: There have been several users who have reported that a portion of the included Table Mount can be used as an adapter to mount the T818 to a rig/wheelstand with traditional mounting holes. Therefore it is unnecessary to purchase the separate adapter I mention in the video. I haven't tested it myself but taking another look at it, it does appear to be the case. My apologies for the incorrect information.

[driver_]

I've had my thrustmaster TX since 2019, love thrustmaster but when it comes to DD wheels simagic is killing it right now.

[gsam_dad]

It's a no-brainer boosted to so many others.... Moza is great but the wheels are absurdly expensive, Fanatec is similar though not as extreme. With TM you can use your old stuff rather than buy everything again. And finally the power you get for the money is unequalled. Yes it's plasticky but some metal units are very cheap material too. Great review, nicely balanced and credible 👍

[coolreal]

Had the T818 for about 8 months now, and it's been a joy to use. There's negative and positive with all these wheels, and the T818 is up there with the best of them. The plastic parts also allow more ffb feel through the wheel. You don't feel flex when you are driving, at least I don't. Yes, it probably would be better with a metal quick release, but imo it has yet to influence driving feel

[boijorzee]

I bought this since I already own several TM wheels and it was discounted. I have no real complaints so far. I really appreciate the way it keeps things really simple. I'm not the kind of person who likes fiddling with loads of sliders to get the ffb just right. With this thing you just turn the tap and good FFB comes out. I really like the f1 rim as well. I agree that it is kinda plasticy, if you compare it with the premium stuff on the market, but for a sub 500$ rim it's not bad at all.The new rims TM is releasing are also getting better. The gt3 488 rim is pretty great and their newest round rim is also getting great reviews.

[biffisgreat]

Had mine 3 months 100% agree, especially with the flex, ya gotta try to almost break it, if ya do, ya it'll flex,

[MIKEDRIFT]

Ive got this t818 and its really good 👍

[geffgorg]

Thrustmaster is really stuck in the past. If the T818 was console compatible then they would at least have that going for them, but in the PC sim space there's really no reason to buy a Thrustmaster base when there's cheaper bases with similar performance with higher quality ecosystems.

[davidwild]

A clamp system (with a metal plate + 2 clamps) is including with this bundle and you can use it with all cockpit = you don't need any additional mounting bracket.

[beatnickclassics]

My only concern is no console connectivity

[EA_]

Just got mine today and I couldn't be happier

[simracingjunky]

The problem for Canadians is the QR adapters have been unavailable since launch and we can't order from the US site.

[givemeajackson]

i bought one used for 370, and i couldn't be happier. at least for me, the QR adapter has no flex whatsoever. picking up more used wheels soon.

[Troyfmcg]

This base by itself costs £600 or $650 so when it’s priced at that it’s actually not too badly priced against competitors, and they cover customs fees (If you live in the uk) so Fanatec was actually more expensive… when it only lists holding torque of 10nm and not peak torque you can appreciate that the price isn’t as bad as people first fear. People can bash Thrustmaster all they like but I have used them for 7 years and haven’t had any issues, very reliable and priced well. Have the T818 and 488 GT3 as it made sense to upgrade to that. Majority of people will steer clear because of some plastic but buy other products that use the same plastic…

[derodge]

I bought the Simagic NEO wheel and it feels great. much better than the SF1000. No noise, much stiffer. I did have use a triple adapter setup
1. Simagic maglink
2. Thrustmaster (aftermarket) aluminum wheel adapter
3. Thurstmaster T818 QR.

[khodges]

Use sound from a pair of Bluetooth headphones. That way you aren’t annoyed by flex or plastic creaking.

[bfife]

Hopefully the reason for the console DD taking so long is that TM are taking the criticisms of the T818 seriously and are doing a bit of a redesign/refresh. It was hard for me to justify the T818 even as a PC user with 4 TM wheels. Spending $150 just to make my old wheels work on the new base made no sense, when I could just sell them and use that money towards an upgrade. Then the bolt pattern is unique and you have to spend even more on the mount. Seeing how much flex is in their new round wheel, I'm glad I moved on from them.

[osg_oldschoolgamerz]

Great points, good honest review! You have a new sub! What's the sim in the background?

[cmorin]

For as much as it costs you would figure that the cockpit mounting plate would come with it

[anakondase]

Looking at replacing my T300 RS with the T818, mainly since I have had the SF1000 since it was released. Just need to get some better pedals as well and really don't know what to get.