Thrustmaster Paddle Shift Parts

[UMC 22]

Does anyone know of any third-party websites that sell replacement parts for Thrustmaster wheels? The left paddle shift hinge on my T300 just gave way... or rather, shattered into four pieces. I've been trawling Google but so far have found just one potential source, 3DRap. They seem legit enough, but they're in Italy and I'm in the UK. With the current crisis I don't think they'll be posting me anything anytime soon, so I'm trying to find an alternative closer to home. Any help would be appreciated.

This is the part I'm looking for, though the originals are black plastic:

 

[asteroulis]

I've superglued some of these broken parts in the past and they have been holding great ever since. No need for a new part imho..

 

[UMC 22]

Thanks, but this is a part that sees constant abuse which has shattered into pieces. Super-glue is not going to hold it for more than a few minutes at best. Hence why I'm specifically asking for a replacement part.

 

[asteroulis]

Well , as I told you I have glued ....many of those. They will hold up. You can even strengthen then with some epoxy , taking care not to put too much because the springs won't sit right at the 2 crosses.

 

[UMC 22]

Well , as I told you I have glued ....many of those. They will hold up. You can even strengthen then with some epoxy , taking care not to put too much because the springs won't sit right at the 2 crosses.

I did try super-glue but it broke again within a few minutes. Then I found some old mitre bond I forgot I had, which I'm sure you know is really strong ****. Glued it together with that, then built up some layers over all the cracks. Damn thing is probably stronger now than it was brand new. Holding up so far. Hopefully it'll last until the crisis is over, then I'll order some spares from the above site as backups.

 

[maelstrom]

I've been trawling Google but so far have found just one potential source, 3DRap. They seem legit enough, but they're in Italy and I'm in the UK. With the current crisis I don't think they'll be posting me anything anytime soon

I’m also in the UK and I’ve used them before and the service was very good. It’s worth giving them a try - I’ve just had a delivery of racing parts from France.

 

[UMC 22]

I’m also in the UK and I’ve used them before and the service was very good. It’s worth giving them a try - I’ve just had a delivery of racing parts from France.

Thanks, appreciate the info. Maybe I'll place my order now then. If it takes a while to arrive then it's ok, as I've got a bit more mitre bond left...

 

[SteveCac]

Found this model on Thingiverse

Replacement Flappy Paddle Gear Lever Pivot for Thrustmaster T300rs by Flibidyjibert

Here's a replacement Gear Lever Pivot for a Thrustmaster T300 RS Steering Wheel. Sadly mine broke and finding there wasn't one on here, I thought it would be best if I tried to remodel it & post it.The pictures show the original piece, the 3d printed part & the part fitted.I have printed this...

www.thingiverse.com

If you dont have a 3D Printer I've used this company recently

Thirty6 | Manufacturing Price Calculator

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[UMC 22]

That looks like an interesting option, thanks. If the quote is right it'd be much less than half the price of getting one from Italy, not including postage.

 

[aKy0001]

Maybe the wrong kind of glue? Try a 2 component adhesive. Used that for so many things, takes up from 12-24 hours to harden, but after that it's insanely strong

 

[asteroulis]

Super glue is the best for glueing parts that broke perfectly and are exact match. I do use 2 part epoxy for filling gaps or strengthening parts with extra layers.
so I do suppose the parts weren't super glued correctly in some way.
But, if your final part is strong now then no problem!

 

[UMC 22]

Super glue is the best for glueing parts that broke perfectly and are exact match.

That was the problem. The photo I posted shows four "perfect" parts and one small shard but that wasn't the fully story. It literally shattered, so there were a bunch of tiny slivers which were far smaller than that shard, and therefore impossible to do anything with. The gaps they left obviously greatly reduced the strength of the bond when it was initially glued.

 

[UMC 22]

Maybe the wrong kind of glue? Try a 2 component adhesive.

That's what mitre bond is, except instead of taking 24 hours to cure it takes literally 10 seconds. After that, trying to pull things apart is more likely to create a break in the item rather than in the bonded area.