Thrustmaster Unveil Upgradable Raceline LTE Pedals

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Thrustmaster has unveiled a new pedal set dubbed Raceline LTE, the first pedals of the French manufacturer to feature proper adjustability - and upgradeability.

Expected to succeed the T3PM and T-LCM pedal products, Thrustmaster have freshly unveiled a new range of pedal sets, starting with the Raceline LTE set. As the name implies, it is a lite version of things to come, so the pedals will be upgradeable - and available in a higher spec later on, too.

The introductory LTE product consists of two pedals featuring Thrusmaster's magnetic H.E.A.R.T. sensors - so no load cell yet, but this also means that worn-out potentiometers will not be a thing on the set. Later on down the line, an optional Upgrade Kit will become available for the LTE, which includes a larger base plate, metal pedal face and load cell brake.


At a later date, the 'Raceline Pedals III' three-pedal bundle will become available incuding a clutch. For those who want to take another step up, the 'Raceline Pedals III LC' will be the one to go for as it will feature a load cell brake.

Thrustmaster Raceline Adjustability​

The Raceline range will be fully adjustable, with it being possible to change pedal spacing, raise the pedal heads and to adjust brake force using three notches behind each pedal and the two brake springs provided. There are also non-slip pads for different floor surface types.

Whilst commonplace with a lot of high end sim racing hardware, this is the first time Thrustmaster have delved into modular pedals as opposed to pre-mounted. Their current flagship pedal set, the T-LCM, does have a load cell brake and metal pedal plates and arms, but lacks the capabilities for freely mounting the pedals themselves.

The Raceline pedals are just the first in a number of Thrustmaster sim racing products that they claim are the new generation of sim racing technology. More should be unveiled soon Thrustmaster's website - of course, we will also keep an eye on it.

Will you be considering getting any of the Raceline range by Thrustmaster? Tell us on Twitter at @OverTake_gg or in the comments down below!
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I am a bit dissappointed that Thrustmaster isn't showing the full-fledged version of these pedals. It would be intresting to see the loadcell and how these pedals can be mounted/modified and whatnot. Still, this is a marked improvement over their current offering. Waiting on pricing and if there will be a more advanced set of pedals.
 
These pedals will be "less than €100". There's also a DD wheelbase for console (PS5) coming 'soon':

Less than 100 euros is pretty good, if the DD will be cheap and good enough (cheaper than the Moza R3 for example) I would love to see its compatibility with PCs later on.
 
Erm, I guess you guys didn't play the video in the embedded twitter post.
No I didn't because despite having ads whitelisted on this site since I'm not currently Premium Member (I pay as I have spare cash), I do have embeded social media videos(=trackers) blocked, as a I do with all sites.

TLDR: No. Don't even see the video.

But i did see the YT video and I don't like the tension mechanism. All it does it drop into a groove. There should be a flanged at a steeper groove angle or locking mechanism I can see over time them not staying in place, especially if you constantly swap the setup.
 
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No I didn't because despite having ads whitelisted on this site since I'm not currently Premium Member (I pay as I have spare cash), I do have embeded social media videos(=trackers) blocked, as a I do with all sites.

TLDR: No. Don't even see the video.

But i did see the YT video and I don't like the tension mechanism. All it does it drop into a groove. There should be a flanged at a steeper groove angle or locking mechanism I can see over time them not staying in place, especially if you constantly swap the setup.
So, you don't like them very much then?
 
So, you don't like them very much then?
I like the idea, in think they could just be improved. The pins at the bottom need a steeper groove or a metal clasp/cap that prevents pop-out. Since you asked I just looked closer to confirm what I just said and that connecting rod (inside the spring) is pretty skinny, I question the durability there. Lastly the footplate looks a bit short.

I know I pointed out the negatives but that's because YT vid already highlights the positives. Again. I like what the ideas they implemented, just not convinced of the durability long term.
 
It is so frustrating to have such a massive gulf between this pedals and the Heusinkveld sprints. This pedals are toy level pedals like all the ones that Fanatec ever manufactured (even if a lot of people love them), the Heusinkveld sprints are overkill instead. Something in the middle for about 275-350€ with load cell and hall effect sensors for the other 2 pedals, with decent geometry and decent springs would kill it.
 
It is so frustrating to have such a massive gulf between this pedals and the Heusinkveld sprints. This pedals are toy level pedals like all the ones that Fanatec ever manufactured (even if a lot of people love them), the Heusinkveld sprints are overkill instead. Something in the middle for about 275-350€ with load cell and hall effect sensors for the other 2 pedals, with decent geometry and decent springs would kill it.
I hate being a cynic here, but based on Thrustmaster's pricing in general, €275 - €350 is kind of in the region of where I'm imagining these pedals will be priced at, once the clutch and loadcell is taken into account.

I think they're going to be offered as premium above the existing T-LCM, and those pedals are already around €200 - current price on TMs website is €229.99, but can often be found cheaper.
 
I hate being a cynic here, but based on Thrustmaster's pricing in general, €275 - €350 is kind of in the region of where I'm imagining these pedals will be priced at, once the clutch and loadcell is taken into account.

I think they're going to be offered as premium above the existing T-LCM, and those pedals are already around €200 - current price on TMs website is €229.99, but can often be found cheaper.
You are not a cynic, just a realist person. This is most probably what will end up happening.

I used to think back in the early 2000's that by now we would have the kind of pedals that I stated as an entry point to the hobby. I used to think that manufacturers where trying to fulfill their customers needs, I was that naive back then. Manufacturers hate to manufacture the best quality/price gear, the money is in the high end.

Those pedals I imagined are not even in the mind of the manufacturers, they either enter in a fight to the bottom offering toy quality pedals, or they go directly to the high end selling pedals so feature packed and high quality that the pedals become more a symbol of status than a game controller device.

There is a niche that nobody is pursuing, in the same way that it existed another empty niche with DD wheelbases before Fanatec released their cheap DD. That should be the sweet point for most people, where You can spend a reasonable amount of money and still have a quality product resonably featured packed. But the manufacturers want to force us to go high end to maximize profits, and for those customers that can't afford that expense they release toy quality hardware, so we all get frustrated with them, forcing us to save for the expensive high end hardware.
 
It is so frustrating to have such a massive gulf between this pedals and the Heusinkveld sprints. This pedals are toy level pedals like all the ones that Fanatec ever manufactured (even if a lot of people love them), the Heusinkveld sprints are overkill instead. Something in the middle for about 275-350€ with load cell and hall effect sensors for the other 2 pedals, with decent geometry and decent springs would kill it.
Simsonns at Ali Express say hi.

And above it you have Ghost Simracing ones. Still below Sprints.
 
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