Thrustmaster Wheel Adapter - suit Ferrari 458 Challenge wheel/TX Base

Adapter to allow you to fit an aftermarket wheel to the TX Racing Wheel with a Ferrari 458 Challenge wheel as a base. Includes paddle shift extensions and D-Pad extension/replacement

The 458 Challenge wheel has separate buttons and paddle shifters so is ideal to modify. To retain the D-Pad you will need to drill the replacement wheel. I used the adapter as a template then drill/file to suit.

Some hardware required -
- Adapter is designed to accept M5 nuts. Wheels typically require M5 countersunk bolts.
- Screws into wheel base are not long enough, I used 20mm M4 but you may get away with 15mm?
- Paddle shifter extensions will accept M3 nut/bolts, I drilled the original paddles at 3.5mm and countersunk the extensions for flush finish.

Printing -
- I printed in PLA at 95% infill to create a solid part. If you have tuned your extrusion 100% may be a better option.
- The adapter is designed for the print to be paused, then drop the M5 nuts into the print, then recommence print. This locks the nuts in the print. The fit is deliberately loose to allow easy insertion, if you are quick this can be done without pausing print. I typically put a layer of masking tape on the top of the nuts, this allows the filament to bond to the nut a little better. In any case the print usually recovers in a few layers.

I have tested this for quite some time without issue. Assuming you have good layer bond the adapter should be strong enough.

D-Pad extension brings the D-Pad out flush with the new wheel position. Paddle shifter extension works well with 320mm wheel but I don't see any issues with slightly larger wheel.

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