Thrustmaster Sparco Shifter and Handbrake Review

Hello and welcome to my review of the Thrustmaster Sparco Shifter and Handbrake.  I will discuss the pros and cons of the Sparco shifter and handbrake.  So you can make an informed decision based on your needs and budget.

Before we get started on the review.  I’ll tell you a little about myself.  I have been involved in computer building and sim racing for over 30 years. Dating back to the C64 right through to modern-day titles.  But less about me lets get started with the review.

Thrustmaster Sparco Shifter and Handbrake

Thrustmaster Sparco Shifter and Handbrake Review

Out of the box the Sparco shifter is a big unit being around two times the size of the TH8A shifter in terms of height and length.

It’s a heavy bulky item and chock full of metal which gives the whole unit a professional feel.

The Sparco shifter and handbrake hooked straight up no problem and functioned without any issue. The mounting clamp, by the way, is strong enough alone to not need the optional hard mount. The tension screw is a nice feature.

The handbrake has two adjustable options allowing an upright position for rallying and a horizontal option for GT and touring car racing.

Thrustmaster Sparco Shifter and Handbrake At A Glance

Good: Adjustable handbrake and sequential shifter modes, sturdy construction

Not So Good: A bit pricey, requires compatible Thrustmaster wheels for console compatibility

Overall Take: A strong piece of sim racing equipment to finish off your rig if you are into sims that will make use of it.

See how the Thrustmaster Sparco Shifter compares to others

Features Of The Thrustmaster Sparco Shifter And Handbrake

  • Two modes: progressive handbrake and sequential shifter
  • The knob is the exact replica (1:1 scale, 3.4”/8.5 cm in height) of the genuine knob equipping products in Sparco’s rally and drift range, ensuring maximum realism.
  • The TSS HANDBRAKE Sparco Mod features Thrustmaster’s H.E.A.R.T: HallEffect AccuRate Technology, delivering unrivaled precision and an unlimited life cycle.
  • The TSS HANDBRAKE Sparco Mod boasts 90% high-quality metal components (steel and aluminum), ensuring optimum solidity.


Thrustmaster Sparco

Final Take

The Thrustmaster VG TSSH Sparco Shifter and Handbrake is a solid and professionally made piece of kit.  There’s plenty of adjustabilities to suit the different race sims out there.

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I hope you liked the review.

See You Out On The Track!!!