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Before installing the FERRARI 458 CHALLENGE wheel on your T500RS base, it is
essential that you first update your base's firmware with the latest version.
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE FOR YOUR T500RS BASE
(to be carried out on a PC running Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8)
1. Leave the "GT" wheel installed on its base (and do not install the "Ferrari 458 Challenge" wheel for
the time being).
2. On the PC, download and install the software pack available on the http://ts.thrustmaster.com
website. Click Updates and Downloads, and then under Downloads, select PC / Wheels / Ferrari
458 Challenge / Driver/Firmware or PlayStation / Wheels / Ferrari 458 Challenge /
Driver/Firmware).
3. Carry out the firmware update (the update procedure is also available in PDF format in the same
location on the website, for more information).
The new firmware is compatible with the three T500RS wheels ("GT" + "Ferrari F1" + "Ferrari
REMOVING THE "GT" WHEEL FROM ITS BASE (
1. Unplug the base's USB cable before carrying out this procedure.
2. Turn the "GT" wheel 180° (viewed from the front, the GT logo should be upside down), in order to access the
"small attachment screw (B)" located on the ring of the "Thrustmaster Quick Release (A)".
3. Using a large cross-head screwdriver, carefully start to unscrew the "small attachment screw (B)"
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(counterclockwise).
Three turns are enough = Do not completely unscrew this screw.
4. Position your left hand around the ring of the "Thrustmaster Quick Release (A)", and your right hand
on the wheel. To untighten the wheel: turn the ring clockwise, and simultaneously turn the wheel
counterclockwise (you can force a bit, if necessary). When you're done, simply remove the wheel
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from its base.
INSTALLING THE "FERRARI 458 CHALLENGE" WHEEL ON THE BASE (
Carry out the procedure in reverse to install the "Ferrari 458 Challenge" wheel.
During this procedure, take care to respect the positions of the connectors, using the arrows to guide
you:
Connector on the Base: Arrow pointing upward
Connector on the Wheel: Arrow pointing upward
Once the connectors are positioned in place, simply turn the "Thrustmaster Quick Release (A)" ring
(counterclockwise), while holding the wheel in place.
Strongly tighten the ring (as far as it will go) by holding the ring in place, and turning the wheel
(clockwise).
458 Challenge") and two platforms (PS3 + PC).
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