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Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On Club Edition — Thrustmaster Club finish of the oval Hypercar wheel with leather, Alcantara and forged carbon

Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On Club Edition

Thrustmaster Club finish of the oval Hypercar wheel with leather, Alcantara and forged carbon

Description

The Thrustmaster Hypercar Wheel Add-On Club Edition is a special edition of the Hypercar Wheel Add-On with a more premium look, offered as a benefit for Thrustmaster Club members. Traxion.gg notes the Club finish uses gold accents, while the standard model has red accents.

Same hardware. Oval rim wrapped in leather and Alcantara, aluminum faceplate and forged carbon, 25 action buttons including 4 aluminum rotary encoders, magnetic paddle shifters, configurable front analog triggers with clutch assist and 2 configurable LEDs. 320 × 110 × 250 mm, about 1.5 kg.

Compatibility. Next-gen quick release for the T818 and T598, on PC, PlayStation and Xbox depending on the base.

Features & highlights

Club-exclusive premium finish
Oval leather and Alcantara rim
Aluminum faceplate and forged carbon component
25 action buttons including 4 aluminum rotary encoders
Magnetic paddle shifters
Front analog triggers with clutch assist
2 configurable LEDs
Next-gen quick release for T818 and T598
Weight about 1.5 kg
Same price as the standard Hypercar at $399.99
Premium Club finish
Identical controls and compatibility

Driving style

Like the standard model, the Club Edition suits sports cars, GT and hypercars in Le Mans Ultimate, iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione on a T818 or T598, at steering angles around 360-540 degrees. Reviewers found the oval shape a poor fit for drifting and rally.

Best for Thrustmaster Club members who want the Hypercar wheel in a premium finish; less suited for rally and drift drivers or anyone without a T818 or T598.

Build quality

Premium build

It shares the standard Hypercar's aluminum faceplate, forged carbon and leather and Alcantara wrap, at about 1.5 kg. Reviewers of the standard model found it rigid, with nothing bending under heavy force.

Software

There is no dedicated app: LED and trigger modes are set with button combinations on the wheel, and firmware is updated through My Thrustmaster Panel on PC with a T818 or T598. On PlayStation and Xbox it works through a compatible T598.

Specifications

Buttons25 action buttons
DisplayNone
Shifter PaddlesMagnetic
Diameter320 x 250 mm (oval)
ConstructionAluminum faceplate, forged carbon
GripLeather and Alcantara
Quick ReleaseNext-gen QR (T818, T598)
LEDs2 configurable LEDs
Encoders4 aluminum rotary encoders
Paddle ModeShift + 2 front analog triggers (clutch assist)
Weight1500 g

Pros

  • Premium, rigid build
  • Distinctive Club finish
  • Leather and Alcantara grips
  • Adjustable magnetic paddles
  • Analog triggers with clutch assist

Cons

  • Only two LEDs, no screen
  • No dedicated software
  • Oval shape less suited to rally and drift
  • Only fits T818 and T598

What's in the box

  • Hypercar Wheel Add-On Club Edition
  • Thrustmaster Club membership card
  • 3 sheets of additional stickers
  • Precision tweezers
  • Racing flyer
  • Torx installation wrench
  • Warranty information flyer

Frequently asked questions

What is different about the Club Edition?

Thrustmaster describes it as a special edition of the Hypercar Wheel Add-On with an elegant, premium look, offered as a Thrustmaster Club benefit; it lists no hardware differences. Traxion.gg notes gold accents for Club members versus red on the standard model.

Does it cost more than the standard Hypercar?

No. When verified, both the Club Edition and the standard Hypercar Wheel Add-On were $399.99 on Thrustmaster's US eShop.

Which bases and platforms does it support?

Thrustmaster lists the T818 and T598 plus future Thrustmaster bases, on PC (Windows 10/11), PS4/PS5 and Xbox Series/Xbox One depending on the base.

How does it feel to drive?

It shares the standard Hypercar's hardware. OverTake.gg praised its rigidity and quick magnetic paddles but found the clutch bite point hard to set, and Traxion.gg said the oval shape is less suited to drifting and rally.

Is there software to configure it?

Settings are changed with button combinations on the wheel, and firmware is updated through My Thrustmaster Panel on PC. OverTake.gg's main complaint about the Hypercar was the lack of proper software.

What materials does it use?

Leather and Alcantara wrap, an aluminum central faceplate and a forged carbon component, at about 1.5 kg according to Thrustmaster.