Product details

Description

Running a standalone transmission controller? Your paddles shouldn't need a network to work.

An 8HP or DCT swap leaves you with a problem the factory never solved: how to shift from the wheel without dragging a full button box and CAN integration into the build. The Zestek Racing USA SSP is a stripped-down steering wheel hub that answers with exactly four inputs, two paddle shifters borrowed straight from the flagship SCX and two pre-installed OTTO pushbuttons, all hard-wired directly to your standalone ECU or transmission controller. A machined aluminum front plate keeps it light and rigid, and the Zestek V2 Quick Release comes in the box. Two paddles, two buttons, simple switched wiring. That's the whole system.

What You'll Feel

  • A crisp, positive snap on every paddle pull, the same mechanism the flagship SCX uses
  • Buttons you can find and press by feel, gloves on, eyes on the exit
  • The wheel off in one motion when you're climbing past a cage
  • No pairing, no protocols, no lag. The input fires the instant you do
  • A clean face with nothing on it you don't use every lap

Features

  • Two hard-wire ready paddle shifters using the same shift mechanisms as the flagship Zestek SCX
  • Two pre-installed OTTO pushbuttons for critical functions like launch control, anti-lag, pit limiter, or horn
  • Direct hard-wired switched inputs for standalone ECUs and transmission controllers, no CAN bus or wireless hardware required
  • Precision-machined aluminum front plate, simplified layout for minimal weight and maximum rigidity
  • Zestek V2 Quick Release included for zero-play, positive-engagement wheel mounting

The Details

The SSP works because it skips the electronics entirely. Every paddle and button is a plain switched input, which is exactly what standalone transmission controllers for ZF 8HP conversions and DCT swaps want to see. There is no protocol simulation to configure and no firmware to flash. You run wiring from the hub through the steering column to your controller, which does mean custom wiring is part of the job, and routing switched signals through a rotating column takes planning. Professional installation is recommended if you haven't wired through a column before. The hardware itself is built for abuse: OTTO pushbuttons are rated for harsh-environment use, the paddle mechanisms are shared with Zestek's flagship SCX system, and the V2 Quick Release keeps the wheel connection free of play through repeated removal cycles. For a race car or swap build that needs shifting and a couple of auxiliary controls at the wheel, this is the shortest path there.

Kit Includes

  • 1x SSP Hub
  • 2x OTTO buttons (pre-installed)
  • 1x Zestek V2 Quick Release
  • 1x Installation hardware kit

Applications

  • Standalone transmission controllers for ZF 8HP conversions
  • DCT swap builds with standalone TCU control
  • Any standalone ECU or controller accepting switched paddle and button inputs