Thrustmaster Announces Rally Wheel Add-on Sparco R383 Mod
Ron Perillo / 6 years ago
Thrustmaster, in partnership with Sparco is adding a new wheel to their Competition series product line. This time it is a 1:1 replica of the Sparco R383 racing wheel, with a 33cm diameter and covered with black suede. The faceplate and paddle shifters uses black brushed aluminium for that premium feel and look. These shifters are 13cm tall and are 100% metal using tact switches for actuation with a 500,000 life cycle. There are nine action buttons on the face of the wheel, with carbon-style accents to complete the real racing feel. There is also one directional pad with push-button. The Sparco R383 wheel is compatible with the following wheel bases:
- T300RS Servo Base
- T500 RS
- T300 RS
- TX Servo Base
- T300 Ferrari GTE
- TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition
- T300 Ferrari Integral Racing Wheel Alcantara Edition
- TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition
- T300 RS GT Edition
- TS-PC RACER
- P310 Competition Mod
- TS-XW Racer Sparco
- T-GT
The R383 Mod rally wheel is only the second product from Thrustmaster made in partnership with the Sparco. The TS-XW Racer with a Sparco P310 Competition mod wheel was released previously.
Pricing and Availability
Racing wheels do not come cheap, especially officially licensed products. Just the wheel alone costs 199.99 EUR with VAT. The TS-XW Racer Sparco P310 costs 699.99 EUR with VAT.
