Great and honest review, thanks! Just a reminder that all the parts that suffer friction are CNC machined, not 3d printed. Top plates included (minute 8.55)
i know you think shh newt has a good price next to th8a but it falls heavily when next to ali express shifter with around 35$less with hall effect sensor and all metal body
I love my SHH. I needed a quiet option that did both H pattern and sequential so it was a perfect choice. I can confirm that you don't really need the sequential plate. I use mine in sequential mode frequently with the H pattern plate installed and it causes no issues.
The creator of the SHH Shifter also confirmed it was not a necessity. The only reason I would recommend using it is if you are using it as a dedicated sequential or if you are driving LHD.
Good review. I've had mine for around 2 years and it still works perfect. Nice to see they've made a couple of improvements in that time here and there too. You can also get custom logo designs on the case as well, which I haven't seen anyone else do. In my opinion the best shifter in this price range. The closest upgrade in terms of price is probably a VNM shifter, and that's 2-3 times the price.
An H-shifter review was the last place I expected to hear the Super Mario 64 Castle BGM. I actually paused the video to see where it was coming from. haha
Noice review mang! I am inching closer to PC racing and I have the FANATEC shifter now. If I run into issues I would maybe consider this as a quick replacement. 🍻😎👍
The Fanatec shifter is a nice piece. I'd say use that until you want something better then save up for a big dog shifter :) this feels better but it would be more of a lateral move than an upgrade.
I've been learning to avoid accidental reverse with that H pattern and I see how this one would be even easier to slip into. My next move is to make an aluminum extrusion rig in a similar size to my own, I feel - I've not well managed to remove flex in mine, and it's even more noticeable with a shifter. Usable, but I am more interested in solving it now.
Nice review mate! :D Loved my SHH, they have refined it a bit since I got mine though. One tip, if you haven't already, try it with a heavy duty metal knob, makes a big difference to the feel, and also gives it a bit better sound.
I put a cheaper weighted shift knob on my SHH and it completely changed the feel of the shifter. The only shifter I have to compare it to is the garbage sloppy Logitech one so anything would feel better but driving semi trucks for 15 years and manual cars for 23 years the SHH with a weighted knob feels pretty damn good. I agree with your remark about the reverse gate. It does go in very easily and if you’re shifting fast you can push to far and throw it into reverse.
@@DouglasThompson I was hoping it had some type of a lockout but it is what it is. For $120 it’s definitely at the top of the entry level pieces for shifters.
Again , thank you for taking the time and the money you spent . I asked for this video and you didn't even think twice about making it . Thank you bro. So if you had to decide between this and the ali one as an h pattern alone which would you choose?
100 percent this SHH, it feels very robust and the features are very welcome. The Ali express one is not bad by any means but this one feels a bit more confident.
I got mine in october. I enjoy using it. Except when you put it back to neutral, it goes to neutral very hard and makes a loud noise and I absolutely hate it. The spring isn't harsh when selecting a gear nor as loud. But going back to neutral, it is. I'll go on a eBay and buy a shorter/softer spring and mod it. SHH recently released their new model just this month - Thorn. A part of me half-regret buying SHH and wish I got Moza's instead.
I'm going ti recieve mine in some days!! It look promising, lot of people loved this unit! I really like your review methods also. For the "High quality/Low price saga" i really Wish to see your opinions on simforge pedals 🤔
"Like this is some tough shit." Had me laughing there bro, love your down to earth videos. And that synth music in the background, like you're in the kindergarten. You're a funny guy.
Great review! However it deserves another chance. First of all you forgot to use the included sequential knob. But most importantly the two screws under the knob that are parallel to each other are there to adjust the resistance. Tighter = heavier. Edit: I forgot that this was only for the vertical spring and not the horizontal one.
@@DouglasThompson I’m not completely sure what you mean by “girth” but yeah. Anyways I’m sure mods and stuff will be available for the shifter in the future. Like stronger springs and so. It will be fun to see how this shifter ages.
How do you like the mounting by front and back M8 screws directly onto profile? Does it have some left- to right play? Considering the 4x M6 mount which is equal to the Fanatec shifter, but that does require an additional mounting plate (e.g. from Sim-Lab).
I liked it a lot. I'd say depending on how it was mounted, it would have more or less flex. There were other body styles yo choose from for mounting situations, when you buy one he will ask you your rig situation to best fit what you have. But this was a pretty elegant design and if I would have mounted it better, you would have seen much movement at all. Keep in mind most of your energy is shifting forward or rearward not as much side forces.
Hi, thanks for good reviews mate. I'm planning to buy a shifter for my rig. Would you recommend this or Fanatec? Perhaps something else like Heusinkveld?
@@DouglasThompson thanks mate, you seem to know the stuff so will take your word and order one. I mainly drive GT3 cars in ACC with GT3 wheel and this will be my first dedicated shifter as I'd love to explore some more cars and rallies.
Which one would you say feels better in H pattern mode between this one and the fanatec shifter? I am looking to buy a shifter for occasional use, and I have a fanatec setup, but I cannot justify buying the fanatec shifter while it is almost 3 times more expensive than the SHH newt.
@@DouglasThompson absolutely and it should be awesome for some gt racing with the sequential mode and great for rallying! Do you have an affiliate code by any chance I wouldn't mind typing that bad boy in!
@@simfin just saw this, it was treated as spam and I had to approve the comment for some reason... Lol anyway, if you haven't already bought one or bought something else, maybe message shh on the comment they left above? I don't have a code but it would let them know the video was worth it if they make some sales because of the vid. It's still the 3rd best sequential I've ever felt. Simagic is first and second with their Q1 and Q2 sequentials.
I wonder if the sequential setting would let the unit use different buttons than the H-Pattern? like H gates are from 1 to 8 and sequential is 9 and 10...
@@DouglasThompson Well.. i mean you already have to push down the gearstick for it to go into sequential mode and then flip the switch... it wouldn't be that difficult to re-route the wires to the circuit board... i mean... a 6 pin switch to switch between the gated 3-4 and the sequential 9-10 would be possible.
@@KayoMichiels I didn't know you were talking about rewiring things. In that case anything is possible. ;) You could probably just wire some kind of second mode to extend the usable gears to 12.
I have a TH8A shifter and am trying to figure out if modding it with a Clixbeetle, or getting a better shifter, is the route to take. What's the best shifter you've tried? And do you know if TH8A mods are worth it? Thanks man and appreciate the review! This was another shifter I've been eyeing
The best would be BDH but that's not in the same price range. I would recommend this shh over the Fanatec but not enough to sell a Fanatec and get this. Id say try the clix first and see if it pleases you. If not you can sell your shifter and help pay for this one. I can highly recommend this shh shifter.
@@DouglasThompson word thank you dude! And you'd recommend this over the $70 Chinese one you reviewed in another video? The tactile feel on that one looked good as well
@@yusayoh yes I would go with the SHH. This using will hold onto it's value as well because a specific company takes ownership of it rather than a factory making them to sell under different brands. Hall effect sensors are a big deal here too. Nothing really to wear out small component-wise
I had both and although the older SSH and I would say the SSH shifter felt better then the TH8 but not by miles in H pattern but a million times better in sequential. I’ve also found with the TH8 mods that they feel ok at first but wear out pretty quickly, never tried the Clixbeetle mod though so might hold up for longer. Personally if you switch between H and S I would go for the SSH if you only use H then maybe try the Clix. Seems there’s not a lot of mid tier shifters out there it’s either cheap and workable or realistic and super expansive.
@@kevedwards for sure I only use H shifting, and Looks like the clixbeetle might hold up for a few months at least. I saw it on eBay for $40 which isn't too bad. I think I'll end up trying out the clix then likely upgrading to a better shifter when I have the money for the best stuff. Thanks for your input!
@@DouglasThompson Thanks, I kind of expected that. They should have a standard thread then so people can install any aftermarket shift knob, solving the issue.
It actually looks and sounds like it could be actually feel like it's shifting through a real trans.. interesting. The transition looks intuitive too... nice. Good point on the reverse slot too. I don't like that either. I prefer a deeper grove differentiating to two. Good review. I probably would also perfer to H versus S shift even in rally games so idk
It feels good but it doesn't have enough resistance in H-pattern mode to feel like a sports car transmission but it feels a lot better than the price point would suggest. Honestly, for the price, I would recommend it as a backup unit even if you didn't want to make it a main shifter. If I didn't have my Simagic sequential this would definitely be my new main sequential but my rig is full.
@@DouglasThompson Hey man, I seen this review and the other one regarding the shifter you showed at the 6:40 mark. When it comes to a realistic feel for emersion, you have any other under $300 suggestions? H-pattern specifically. Thanks
It basically just adds a bit of grip and it's more pleasing to the eye, because the 3d printing was not sanded smooth. Doesnt need to be there if you are wondering.
@DouglasThompson cool thanks for the info...I was torn between th8a and fanatec...I think this makes perfect sense for me as I feel fanatec is overpriced!
Lol...it's like they just slapped a bunch of parts together and didn't do any real world testing... This one I was using was the replacement unit from GoPro too.
Good day. Anyone know how this shifter working? I have today this shifter for the first time and didnt work. Not detected in computer and in game as Automobillista 2 too.. Is driver nessesary?
@@DouglasThompson Good day. Yes.. Didn't work for me.. Officially answer from shh have from yesterday.. The same info as yours... Strange.. Will try it today connect once again. But I don't know...
@@DouglasThompson Thanks. Today I have fixed the problem. Windows defender make this issue. Don't know how but program as defender have bad habits blocking this shifter.. After turn off shh shifter working just with sequences shifting but after while I assembled everything... Thanks. But with little torture moments... Healthy days for everybody.. Lubos and greetings from Czech Republic
I saw another review where the user had it mounted to their rig and everytime they shifted, the unit shook around no matter how tight he made it. Yours did not do that at all from what I saw. It was a helpful review that you did as well👍🏼I ended up pulling the trigger this morning on the newt 2😳
![The NEW 7th gen SHH 'THORN' Shifter [UNBOXING] H-Pattern/Sequential shifter goodness!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/IeEppVWo_J8/mqdefault.jpg)
Great and honest review, thanks! Just a reminder that all the parts that suffer friction are CNC machined, not 3d printed. Top plates included (minute 8.55)
Ahh. That makes sense, I figure they were 3d printed, sanded smooth and then like stamped with that pattern or something. Lol
Ordered one! Just patiently waiting as I know you are swamped all the time :)
i know you think shh newt has a good price next to th8a but it falls heavily when next to ali express shifter with around 35$less with hall effect sensor and all metal body
Can you link me to what you're referring to?
I love my SHH. I needed a quiet option that did both H pattern and sequential so it was a perfect choice. I can confirm that you don't really need the sequential plate. I use mine in sequential mode frequently with the H pattern plate installed and it causes no issues.
The creator of the SHH Shifter also confirmed it was not a necessity. The only reason I would recommend using it is if you are using it as a dedicated sequential or if you are driving LHD.
Good review. I've had mine for around 2 years and it still works perfect. Nice to see they've made a couple of improvements in that time here and there too. You can also get custom logo designs on the case as well, which I haven't seen anyone else do. In my opinion the best shifter in this price range. The closest upgrade in terms of price is probably a VNM shifter, and that's 2-3 times the price.
I'm gonna have to reach out to VNM again. See if they are willing to ship a review unit.
i have a thrustmaster t150... i just ordered Tlcm pedals and ssh shifter with the 7th+ R top plate. I cant wait to test this!
It's a great feeling little unit! Rei for Ed in all the right areas!
Great video, still waiting for mine because of the order overload, but im really excited!
You will be very happy I think! :)
An H-shifter review was the last place I expected to hear the Super Mario 64 Castle BGM. I actually paused the video to see where it was coming from. haha
Lol that's me
Noice review mang! I am inching closer to PC racing and I have the FANATEC shifter now. If I run into issues I would maybe consider this as a quick replacement. 🍻😎👍
The Fanatec shifter is a nice piece. I'd say use that until you want something better then save up for a big dog shifter :) this feels better but it would be more of a lateral move than an upgrade.
I've been learning to avoid accidental reverse with that H pattern and I see how this one would be even easier to slip into. My next move is to make an aluminum extrusion rig in a similar size to my own, I feel - I've not well managed to remove flex in mine, and it's even more noticeable with a shifter. Usable, but I am more interested in solving it now.
That's what better gear does...lol
It makes brings clarity to the flaws of your setup. I keep finding things too. The cycle never sleeps. ;)
@@DouglasThompson you do any videos on putting together your DIY rig? That's something I'd watch for sure.
As in how to build an aluminum extrusion chasis*
Nice review mate! :D
Loved my SHH, they have refined it a bit since I got mine though.
One tip, if you haven't already, try it with a heavy duty metal knob, makes a big difference to the feel, and also gives it a bit better sound.
I have been trying to find the sequential shift knob from that Simvertex Sequential a long time back, I think it has the same thread pattern.
I found it...it's a different pattern. :(
@@DouglasThompson Oh darn..
where did you get the metal knob from? can you share a link please?
I put a cheaper weighted shift knob on my SHH and it completely changed the feel of the shifter. The only shifter I have to compare it to is the garbage sloppy Logitech one so anything would feel better but driving semi trucks for 15 years and manual cars for 23 years the SHH with a weighted knob feels pretty damn good. I agree with your remark about the reverse gate. It does go in very easily and if you’re shifting fast you can push to far and throw it into reverse.
I never accidentally put it in reverse but it was always on my mind anytime I got near 5th or 6th (which I mapped as reverse).
@@DouglasThompson I was hoping it had some type of a lockout but it is what it is. For $120 it’s definitely at the top of the entry level pieces for shifters.
Hi Patrick, can I ask you which heavy knob did you installed? And which adapter size can fit on the ssh shifter? Thank you!
Again , thank you for taking the time and the money you spent . I asked for this video and you didn't even think twice about making it . Thank you bro. So if you had to decide between this and the ali one as an h pattern alone which would you choose?
100 percent this SHH, it feels very robust and the features are very welcome. The Ali express one is not bad by any means but this one feels a bit more confident.
I got mine in october. I enjoy using it. Except when you put it back to neutral, it goes to neutral very hard and makes a loud noise and I absolutely hate it. The spring isn't harsh when selecting a gear nor as loud. But going back to neutral, it is. I'll go on a eBay and buy a shorter/softer spring and mod it. SHH recently released their new model just this month - Thorn. A part of me half-regret buying SHH and wish I got Moza's instead.
The moza is a relatively new offering, I'd love to try it out.
Such a great shifter for the price uncant beat it
Indeed
I'm going ti recieve mine in some days!! It look promising, lot of people loved this unit! I really like your review methods also. For the "High quality/Low price saga" i really Wish to see your opinions on simforge pedals 🤔
"Like this is some tough shit."
Had me laughing there bro, love your down to earth videos.
And that synth music in the background, like you're in the kindergarten. You're a funny guy.
That music is from peach's castle ;)
Thank you so much!
Messy ass ! takes one to know one 😂. All jokes aside this looks interesting Doug. I need a new shifter so this is helpful
It's a cool piece of gear.
Great review! However it deserves another chance. First of all you forgot to use the included sequential knob. But most importantly the two screws under the knob that are parallel to each other are there to adjust the resistance. Tighter = heavier.
Edit: I forgot that this was only for the vertical spring and not the horizontal one.
I chose not to use the sequential knob since it just added unecessary girth. ;)
@@DouglasThompson I’m not completely sure what you mean by “girth” but yeah. Anyways I’m sure mods and stuff will be available for the shifter in the future. Like stronger springs and so. It will be fun to see how this shifter ages.
@@hugoparox yes indeed! I was just making a juvenile joke about girth btw.
How do you like the mounting by front and back M8 screws directly onto profile? Does it have some left- to right play? Considering the 4x M6 mount which is equal to the Fanatec shifter, but that does require an additional mounting plate (e.g. from Sim-Lab).
I liked it a lot. I'd say depending on how it was mounted, it would have more or less flex. There were other body styles yo choose from for mounting situations, when you buy one he will ask you your rig situation to best fit what you have. But this was a pretty elegant design and if I would have mounted it better, you would have seen much movement at all.
Keep in mind most of your energy is shifting forward or rearward not as much side forces.
Great Video! What's better? The SSH shifter or the new project d shifter? Considering they're around the same price which would you choose?
I'm not familiar with the project d, off to check it out.
Very SatisCLACKtory review
Thank you Gavin! I have another collaboration coming up in the next few days from another company.
I bought mine a few months ago, so it didn’t come with the rubber coated knobs. It has held up well.
If this was my main shifter, I would take off the rubber and sand down the knobs smooth.
Hi, thanks for good reviews mate. I'm planning to buy a shifter for my rig. Would you recommend this or Fanatec? Perhaps something else like Heusinkveld?
@@DouglasThompson thanks mate, you seem to know the stuff so will take your word and order one. I mainly drive GT3 cars in ACC with GT3 wheel and this will be my first dedicated shifter as I'd love to explore some more cars and rallies.
@cezar883 yes the shifting both Sequential and hpattern feels just as good or better than the Fanatec ime. :)
Which one would you say feels better in H pattern mode between this one and the fanatec shifter? I am looking to buy a shifter for occasional use, and I have a fanatec setup, but I cannot justify buying the fanatec shifter while it is almost 3 times more expensive than the SHH newt.
Honestly the shh feels better in both modes from my memory.
Which stage were you driving there? Looks really fun
Semetin ;)
I just ended up buying a cheap e break I'm thinking of picking this up now good review man!
This would be a good shifter solution being that it takes up one slot and serves two functions.
@@DouglasThompson absolutely and it should be awesome for some gt racing with the sequential mode and great for rallying! Do you have an affiliate code by any chance I wouldn't mind typing that bad boy in!
@@simfin just saw this, it was treated as spam and I had to approve the comment for some reason... Lol anyway, if you haven't already bought one or bought something else, maybe message shh on the comment they left above? I don't have a code but it would let them know the video was worth it if they make some sales because of the vid. It's still the 3rd best sequential I've ever felt. Simagic is first and second with their Q1 and Q2 sequentials.
@@SleepyPantsSimRacing Sounds good man thank you!
I wonder if the sequential setting would let the unit use different buttons than the H-Pattern? like H gates are from 1 to 8 and sequential is 9 and 10...
You would have to switch in between as well. It would be tedious even if it were possible.
@@DouglasThompson Well.. i mean you already have to push down the gearstick for it to go into sequential mode and then flip the switch... it wouldn't be that difficult to re-route the wires to the circuit board... i mean... a 6 pin switch to switch between the gated 3-4 and the sequential 9-10 would be possible.
@@KayoMichiels I didn't know you were talking about rewiring things. In that case anything is possible. ;) You could probably just wire some kind of second mode to extend the usable gears to 12.
I have a TH8A shifter and am trying to figure out if modding it with a Clixbeetle, or getting a better shifter, is the route to take. What's the best shifter you've tried? And do you know if TH8A mods are worth it? Thanks man and appreciate the review! This was another shifter I've been eyeing
The best would be BDH but that's not in the same price range. I would recommend this shh over the Fanatec but not enough to sell a Fanatec and get this. Id say try the clix first and see if it pleases you. If not you can sell your shifter and help pay for this one. I can highly recommend this shh shifter.
@@DouglasThompson word thank you dude! And you'd recommend this over the $70 Chinese one you reviewed in another video? The tactile feel on that one looked good as well
@@yusayoh yes I would go with the SHH. This using will hold onto it's value as well because a specific company takes ownership of it rather than a factory making them to sell under different brands.
Hall effect sensors are a big deal here too. Nothing really to wear out small component-wise
I had both and although the older SSH and I would say the SSH shifter felt better then the TH8 but not by miles in H pattern but a million times better in sequential. I’ve also found with the TH8 mods that they feel ok at first but wear out pretty quickly, never tried the Clixbeetle mod though so might hold up for longer.
Personally if you switch between H and S I would go for the SSH if you only use H then maybe try the Clix. Seems there’s not a lot of mid tier shifters out there it’s either cheap and workable or realistic and super expansive.
@@kevedwards for sure I only use H shifting, and Looks like the clixbeetle might hold up for a few months at least. I saw it on eBay for $40 which isn't too bad. I think I'll end up trying out the clix then likely upgrading to a better shifter when I have the money for the best stuff. Thanks for your input!
The rubber knob shouldn’t be an issue if you’re wearing gloves. Or is it that kind of sticky rubber that would grip against the glove palm as well?
It would as well. Some will like it some won't, it's easy to take on and off though.
@@DouglasThompson Thanks, I kind of expected that. They should have a standard thread then so people can install any aftermarket shift knob, solving the issue.
It might be an option, there are many options to chose from. The unit in this review is in a different configuration than some others I've seen.
It actually looks and sounds like it could be actually feel like it's shifting through a real trans.. interesting. The transition looks intuitive too... nice. Good point on the reverse slot too. I don't like that either. I prefer a deeper grove differentiating to two. Good review. I probably would also perfer to H versus S shift even in rally games so idk
It feels good but it doesn't have enough resistance in H-pattern mode to feel like a sports car transmission but it feels a lot better than the price point would suggest. Honestly, for the price, I would recommend it as a backup unit even if you didn't want to make it a main shifter. If I didn't have my Simagic sequential this would definitely be my new main sequential but my rig is full.
@@DouglasThompson so you can't change the resistance?
@@DouglasThompson Hey man, I seen this review and the other one regarding the shifter you showed at the 6:40 mark. When it comes to a realistic feel for emersion, you have any other under $300 suggestions? H-pattern specifically. Thanks
@@integrityreal4211 This is one of the best I know of sub 300.
"I can't get no,satisclacktion"
I was going to include that but my video probably would have been demonitized.
@@DouglasThompson Yep!...
What motion setup do you have on your rig?
Prosimu 2m
@@DouglasThompson thank you
Is the shh sequential mode better than the aliexpress sequential shifter ?
Feeling wise yes, not sure if it's more durable.
@@DouglasThompson wow great to know, thanks a lot
Could you please elaborate on the rubber grip?
It basically just adds a bit of grip and it's more pleasing to the eye, because the 3d printing was not sanded smooth. Doesnt need to be there if you are wondering.
@DouglasThompson so when taken off what does it look like underneath?
@idontknowyou876 like a rough 3d printed, not sharp or anything just looks a bit unfinished. If you'd like you could sand it a bit and make it smooth.
@DouglasThompson cool thanks for the info...I was torn between th8a and fanatec...I think this makes perfect sense for me as I feel fanatec is overpriced!
@idontknowyou876 it's much better feeling than the fanatec
At this point GoPro should be paying you for R & D research.
Lol...it's like they just slapped a bunch of parts together and didn't do any real world testing...
This one I was using was the replacement unit from GoPro too.
@@DouglasThompson I wondered about that being related, lol.
Good day. Anyone know how this shifter working? I have today this shifter for the first time and didnt work. Not detected in computer and in game as Automobillista 2 too.. Is driver nessesary?
I remember It just worked for me. I don't think you have to download anything. Have you tried different USB ports?
@@DouglasThompson Good day. Yes.. Didn't work for me.. Officially answer from shh have from yesterday.. The same info as yours... Strange.. Will try it today connect once again. But I don't know...
@@Grolmusl did you have any other shifters before this?
@@DouglasThompson Thanks. Today I have fixed the problem. Windows defender make this issue. Don't know how but program as defender have bad habits blocking this shifter.. After turn off shh shifter working just with sequences shifting but after while I assembled everything... Thanks. But with little torture moments... Healthy days for everybody.. Lubos and greetings from Czech Republic
@@Grolmusl good to know!
Ok so this is the second review I am seeing and your unit didn't shake on the mount you used🤔 interesting
What do you mean?
I saw another review where the user had it mounted to their rig and everytime they shifted, the unit shook around no matter how tight he made it. Yours did not do that at all from what I saw. It was a helpful review that you did as well👍🏼I ended up pulling the trigger this morning on the newt 2😳
Also... Satisclacktion 🤣🤣🤣
What game was this
@@Harleyw10_10 Richard burns rally pro
@@DouglasThompson thanks bro
Not chinesse, made in spain
I don't remember saying that.