The guys over at SimRacingHardware.com have released a first video of their Thrustmaster T500 SLI Mounting System.

Even though the T500 RS comes with plenty of high-end features like 1080 degree steering, the wheel lacks a display and rev-meter such as the Logitech G27′s. The SLI Mounting System changes that as it equips the wheel with a SLI display, rev-meter & and four rotary encoders.

The mounting system uses the SLI-M or SLI-I displays, the mounting system alone sells for 69.95 British Pounds while a version including the pre-wired SLI display sells for 225 Pounds.

Following the hands-on photos on VirtualR and VVV Automotive’s unboxing video, now the guys at InsideSimRacing.tv have made their first experience with Thrustmaster’s brand new Ferrari Formula One rim for the T500 RS.

The video below shows Shaun Cole unboxing and explaining the unit, the video also covers the wheel installation process and a first glimpse of the complete unit.

The Ferrari Formula One rim will be available both as add-on for the T500 RS starting in a few days and selling for 149€. In late October, the “Integral” edition with wheel base and pedals will be available as well, it has not been confirmed whether Thrustmaster will also be offering the current T500 RS GT wheel as add-on option for the Integral buyers.

Thrustmaster provided VirtualR with their upcoming Ferrari Formula One wheel rim for the T500 RS.

As you can see, the big Ferrari button in the middle and the rotary switches surrounding it are not functional as it was hinted by the button layout images. The wheel does come with two working rotary encoders at the top though (labeled DIF IN & CHRG), the full list of features can be found here.