How to Improve Your Thrustmaster Raceline III / LTE Pedals: The Best Mods to Boost Realism and Reduce Lap Times

3DRap s.r.l.
2025-12-31T10:36:05+01:00

The Thrustmaster Raceline pedals (III and LTE), often bundled with the T598 wheelbase, are a solid starting point but can feel limited in brake progression and pedal realism. With dedicated brake and clutch upgrade mods, it’s possible to significantly improve pedal control, consistency, and overall driving feel, making the Raceline pedals far more precise and enjoyable without replacing the entire pedal set.

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The Thrustmaster Raceline pedals, available in both III and LTE versions, are often sold in bundle with the T598 wheelbase.
They are a solid entry-level solution, but many sim racers quickly notice some limitations in brake feel, pedal modulation, and clutch realism.

In this guide, we’ll show how to significantly improve the Raceline pedals using dedicated upgrade mods, and what benefits you can expect in real driving situations.

Elastomer Brake Mod

With a defined compression curve similar to a real brake system, the driver can modulate braking with far more accuracy, reducing lockups and gaining crucial tenths during corner entry.
For anyone aiming to improve lap consistency, upgrading the brake is one of the most impactful modifications available.

Clutch PRO Kit

The Clutch MOD PRO Kit MOD improve the experience of using these axes on Thrustmaster RaceLine Pedals, thanks to the study of the relevant kinematics developed by 3DRap. The Clutch PRO Kit adds a double-detachment feel to the pedal, replicating the force curve of real car clutches.

Universal Carbon Pads

These carbon-styled pads are designed to maximize grip and pedal stability, especially during long or intense sessions.
Enhanced grip means the foot remains firmly in place, ensuring consistent pressure on each lap. Improved stability equals improved control—another factor that contributes to faster lap times.

Universal Formula Pads

These ergonomic pads are optimized for Formula and GT-style driving. They offer a broader and more supportive surface, helping the foot maintain an ideal position even under heavy braking or during rapid pedal transitions.
The more natural foot posture reduces fatigue and increases precision, allowing the driver to maintain peak performance over long stints.

Mechanical improvements are a great start, but you can push realism even further by transforming your pedal set from passive to active using the Feeling PRO system.

Making Your Pedals Active with 3DRap Feeling PRO

Feeling PRO uses electronic actuators to generate dynamic tactile feedback based on in-game telemetry. When paired with software such as SimHub, the pedals respond to surface vibrations, traction variations, braking load changes, and more.

This means you can physically feel what the car is doing—an advantage that dramatically improves reaction time, situational awareness, and overall driving performance.
For competitive drivers, these cues often translate directly into improved lap times and better consistency.

Upgrading the Raceline Pedals is one of the most effective ways to boost driving performance and reduce lap times in sim racing. By improving brake progression, throttle control, pedal ergonomics, and tactile feedback, each modification contributes to a more controlled, consistent, and realistic driving experience.

For sim racers looking to grow, compete, or simply enjoy a more immersive and accurate feel behind the wheel, these upgrades offer substantial benefits that go far beyond comfort—they directly enhance performance on track.