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Simability GT Paddle Installation Instructions Manual

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GT Paddles for Thrustmaster Wheels
Installation Instructions
Ver. 1.0
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  • Page 1 GT Paddles for Thrustmaster Wheels Installation Instructions Ver. 1.0 Page 1 of 10...
  • Page 2 Thank you for your purchase and we hope you enjoy your new Simability GT paddles. Please do not hesitate to contact us at SimAbility@outlook.com if you have any questions, issues, or suggestions about this product. The SimAbility GT Paddles for Thrustmaster work on all Thrustmaster T300, TX (base only), and T500 wheels where the stock Thrustmaster threaded adapter can be removed from the Thrustmaster wheel rim.
  • Page 3 Step 2: Carefully pull the threaded adapter from the wheel rim to reveal the circuit board and 6-pin wire connector. If your connector looks like the one shown If your connector looks like the one shown below, then below, then please carefully unplug it. you will need to unplug it after we remove the wheels back cover in the next steps.
  • Page 4 Step 3: Remove the six screws holding the back housing on. Step 4: Remove the back housing and turn it over to access the paddle shifters. PlayStation Rim Users: Now is when you can unplug the 6-pin circuit board connector. Step 5: Remove the four screws from each of the two paddle shifter spring retainer housings.
  • Page 5 2) You could also make your own paddles, or cut the bottoms off of the stock paddles. Step 8: Place one of the Simability paddle shifter adapters into the back housing, aluminum spacers facing away from you, and then lower the stock Thrustmaster paddle rocker assembly onto the Simability paddle shifter adapter.
  • Page 6 Step 9: Reinstall the two Thrustmaster screws through the Thrustmaster paddle shifter rocker and into the Simability paddle shifter adapter. Step 10: Reinstall the springs, spring retainer housing, and four screws. Step 11: Repeat for the other side. Step 12: Reinstall the back housing and six screws.
  • Page 7 Step 13: Press the three white spacers into the Simability round adapter. Step 14: Press the Thrustmaster threaded adapter onto the back of the paddle housing plate being sure to align the keyway as shown. Ensure the threaded adapter is seated completely into the groove.
  • Page 8 Step 15: Orient the Simability round adapter so that the keyway is facing up (away from the paddles), and then install it onto the front of the paddle housing being sure the six wires are laying flat in their grooves.
  • Page 9 Step 17: Install the three extra long (M4 x 40mm) replacement screws through the wheel rim and into the threaded adapter. Note: Before fully tightening, check to make sure all parts are aligned (keys are matching keyways), and that no wires are being pinched.
  • Page 10 Step 22: Turn the wheel on and go driving! Please reference Thrustmaster’s instructions for driver installation and calibration. Same goes for in-game calibrations. Your SimAbility paddles will emulate Thrustmaster pedals and should be calibrated the same. Page 10 of 10...