BDH H1 Bazooka Mechanical H-Pattern Shifter
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Vendor : BDH
Product Type : H-Pattern Shifter
Sku : H1-1
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BDH · H1 · Dedicated Mechanical H-Pattern Shifter
BDH H1 Bazooka Mechanical H-Pattern Shifter
One job, done without compromise.
The H1 does one thing: H-pattern. No mode collar, no sequential rail, no compromise built in to serve two jobs at once. Every part of it, from the alloy steel gate to the centralising cam, exists to make a manual gearchange feel mechanical. It is the reissue of the original BDH "Bazooka", the shifter that made the brand's name, rebuilt on contactless Hall Effect sensors and machined from HE260 aerospace aluminium. Hand-built to order in the UK and supplied in Australia by Player1 Sim Gear, an authorised BDH reseller.
Built to order
Every BDH shifter is hand-built in the UK, so lead times apply
BDH assemble and hand-tune each unit individually rather than pulling one off a shelf, which is why the gate resistance and travel are consistent from unit to unit. Give us a call before you order and we will confirm the current build queue and delivery estimate for your address. Australian GST is included in the price you see, and warranty claims are handled here in Queensland rather than sent back to the UK by you.
Why the H1
A single-purpose H-pattern, and that is the whole point.
Dedicated H-pattern mechanism
Nothing inside the H1 is shared with a sequential rail or compromised by a mode selector. The gate, the detents and the centralising cam are all sized for one job, which is what gives the throw its short, definite feel.
The "Bazooka" format, reissued
The original BDH Bazooka took its shift mechanism from the Ford Escort MKII rally car. This is that layout brought back for BDH's fifth anniversary, with the mechanical character intact and the electronics brought up to date.
Contactless Hall Effect sensing
There are no switch contacts to wear out or go intermittent. Gear position is read magnetically, so the H1 reports the same gear on its ten-thousandth shift as it did on its first.
Adjustable detent, with locking presets
A knurled gauge on top sets how hard each gate fights you, from a light road-car flick to a heavy, deliberate race throw. A dual-locking preset holds your setting so it does not creep during a long stint.
Eight gates, laid out how you want
Eight gear positions with a fully customisable layout, so reverse can sit where your car of choice puts it. Rotating the unit 180 degrees moves the reverse gate to the opposite side.
Metal all the way through
HE260 aerospace-grade aluminium, high-tensile steel internals, self-lubricating bronze bushings and PTFE-lined spherical bearings. The shear components are EN8 high-carbon steel rated to 40 tonnes.
Inside the H1
Where the feel actually comes from.
The gate
Alloy steel gate, stainless pegs, spinning ball detents
The gate is the part you actually feel. BDH machine it from alloy steel and run the lever against radiused 303 stainless steel pegs, with a spinning ball detent at each position so the wear is even rather than concentrated on one face. That is why the H1 keeps the same click years in, instead of going vague on the gears you use most.
- 8-gear gate with a fully customisable layout
- Radiused 303 stainless pegs that wear evenly against the lever
- Wear-free spinning ball detent at every gate position
Detent adjustment
Set the shift weight, then lock it there
The knurled gauge on the top of the housing changes how hard the lever has to work to cross into a gate. Wind it light for a quick road-car change, wind it heavy when you want to feel the box loading up. The dual-locking preset system then holds that setting, which matters more than it sounds: a detent that drifts under use is the usual reason a mechanical shifter stops feeling repeatable.
- Adjustable detent gauge with no tools and no disassembly
- Dual-locking presets so the setting stays put
- Centralising cam returns the lever to the neutral plane every time
Construction
Machined from HE260, finished in black oxide
The cylindrical chassis is precision machined from HE260 aerospace-specification aluminium and given a black oxide electrochemical treatment rather than a paint finish, so scuffs do not show as bare metal. Inside, high-tensile steel takes the load, graphite-enhanced self-lubricating bronze guides keep the motion smooth without servicing, and EN8 high-carbon steel shear parts rated to 40 tonnes sit at the points that would fail first on a lesser design.
- HE260 aerospace aluminium, black oxide treated
- PTFE-lined spherical bearings of genuine motorsport grade
- EN8 shear components rated to 40 tonnes
Mounting
Top, side or reverse mount, no extra brackets
The H1 clamps straight onto aluminium profile using standard M8 x 1.25 points and T-nut compatibility, and it can be mounted top, side or reversed through a full 360 degrees. Side-mounting is the one most people end up using, because it frees the space beside the seat that a top-mounted shifter eats. An optional sandwich adapter plate and several height positions cover the rest. Browse our shifter and handbrake mounts if your rig needs an arm to clamp it to.
- 360-degree mounting for top, side and reverse positions
- M8 x 1.25 points with T-nut compatibility for profile rigs
- M10 x 1.5 knob thread, so third-party gear knobs fit
How it is made
Hand-built and hand-tuned, in batches, in the UK
BDH build in the UK in small batches and tune each unit's gate resistance and travel by hand before it ships. That is the reason for the lead time, and it is also the reason two H1s feel the same as each other. The lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects is a fair signal of how much of the cost sits in the metal rather than the marketing.
- Assembled and hand-tuned per unit, not batch-calibrated
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
- Serviceable design with replaceable wear components
About BDH Race Sim Hardware
A small UK builder that makes shifters and nothing else.
BDH Race Sim Hardware design and manufacture in the United Kingdom, and their whole catalogue is gear shifters. There are no wheelbases, no pedals and no rigs to divide the engineering effort. Their hardware is used by Motorsport UK for driver development, and by sim centres and rally schools where a shifter gets thousands of changes a week rather than a few hundred. Player1 Sim Gear is listed by BDH as an authorised reseller for Australia.
Made in the UK
Machined, assembled and hand-tuned in Britain, in small batches, with each unit checked before it ships.
Built for commercial use
Chosen by Motorsport UK driver development academies, sim centres and rally schools, where the duty cycle is far above home use.
Supported locally
Bought from Player1 Sim Gear in Queensland, with Australian GST included and warranty handled here rather than by you shipping to the UK.
Compatibility
What you need to run it
| Requirement | BDH H1 |
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| Platform | PC (Windows). Not a console device. |
| Connection | USB-C to your PC, 2 m cable included |
| Power supply | ✓ None needed, USB powered at 5 V DC |
| Drivers or software | ✓ None. It enumerates as a standard game controller |
| Wheel base brand | ✓ Independent of your base. Works alongside Simagic, MOZA, Fanatec, Simucube, Asetek, Cammus and any other |
| Sim titles | iRacing, Assetto Corsa and Competizione, Automobilista 2, rFactor 2, RaceRoom, Richard Burns Rally, Dirt Rally 2.0, EA WRC, Le Mans Ultimate, BeamNG.drive |
| Rig type | Aluminium profile rigs, via the integrated clamp. Wheel stands and desks need a shifter mount |
| Clutch pedal | Recommended but not required. Any three-pedal set works, since the H1 is read as a separate controller |
The H1 is a PC device. It presents as a standard game controller, so each sim sees eight buttons and you bind gears the same way you would bind any other control. There is no BDH software layer to install and nothing to keep updated.
Specifications
BDH H1, in full
In the box
What arrives
- BDH H1 mechanical H-pattern shifter, fully assembled
- Gear knob, fitted (M10 x 1.5 thread)
- Mounting base plate
- USB-C cable, 2 m
- Mounting hardware for aluminium profile
- Printed setup and adjustment guide
The BDH range
Which BDH shifter is right for you?
| Model | H-pattern | Sequential | Force feedback | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDH H1 (this one) | ✓ | — | — | Classic mechanical H-pattern with solid detents, for drivers who only shift H |
| BDH H2SQ | ✓ | ✓ | — | Both modes in one unit, dual-rail, smoother and more refined. Sprint-style sequential |
| BDH S1 | — | ✓ | — | Rally-focused sequential with a longer shaft and a hard, high-impact inertial kick |
| BDH Active | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Servo-driven feedback from live SimHub telemetry: gear grind, clutch lock-out, torque retention |
All four use the same mounting plate design and can be top-, side- or reverse-mounted, so a mount bought for one BDH shifter carries over to another. See the whole range on our BDH shifters page.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The H1 specifically
Does the BDH H1 do sequential shifting as well?
What is the "Bazooka" and is this the same shifter?
How many gears does it have, and can I change where reverse sits?
Can I adjust how heavy the shift feels?
Will a third-party gear knob fit?
Is there a gear gate lockout kit for the H1?
Setup and compatibility
What do I need to run the BDH H1?
Does it work on PlayStation or Xbox?
Will it work with my Simagic, MOZA, Fanatec or Simucube wheel base?
Which sims is it compatible with?
How do I mount it to my rig?
Can I side-mount it, or does it have to sit on top?
Do I need a clutch pedal to use it?
Are the BDH mounting plates the same across the range?
Buying, delivery and warranty
How long will my H1 take to arrive?
Is the price in Australian dollars and does it include GST?
What warranty does the H1 have?
Is Player1 Sim Gear an authorised BDH seller?
Can I service or repair it later?
Should I get the H1 or the H2SQ?
Complete your setup
What pairs well with the H1




Not sure the H1 is the right BDH for your rig?
We sell the whole BDH range and we will tell you honestly which one suits what you drive, and whether your rig needs a mount to go with it.
Australia-Wide Shipping
We ship all over Australia and want you to get your new gear as fast as possible, so we always aim to ship on the same day we receive your order, using the fastest and most reliable couriers in Australia. Of course, it may not always be possible to process your order on the same day, so please allow 1-2 business days for processing. If we encounter any delays we will let you know via email.
To maximise efficiency, Player1 Sim Gear ships all products in their original packaging straight from our warehouses or directly from our suppliers and manufacturers. Orders may be shipped in part or in full, and different courier companies may be used for different parts of your order. Please allow 2-8 business days for delivery. Please advise your phone number at checkout so we can get in touch with you if there is any problem. If you should receive a product that has been damaged while in transit please contact us immediately.
Please make sure someone will be available to receive your order, otherwise, your package may be diverted to your local post office or to your local shipping depot. We recommend all deliveries are sent to a business address to avoid any re-delivery charges. Note: Player1 Sim Gear will only ship to confirmed addresses, we cannot ship to PO Boxes sorry.
There may be times when the product you have ordered turns out to be out-of-stock with us or our suppliers. We will contact you to arrange a refund or alternate product if an item you have ordered is out-of-stock or unavailable for immediate shipment. You may cancel your order at any time prior to shipping.
International Orders: Apologies at the moment we don't ship internationally as standard. However if you outside Australia and there is something you'd like to purchase please do message us at sales@p1simgear.com.au, we will be happy to see what we can do.
Note re Larger cockpits and remote locations: We do our very best to ensure accurate shipping rates, however for larger cockpits and heavier items, rarely our shipping pricing may not be correct. In the event that the actual shipping costs for a large item should be exceed those quoted in your order, we will call you to discuss before we dispatch. You will have the option then to amend or cancel your order at no cost.
Returns Policy
We hope we can provide as much information and guidance as possible about each item so that you will love whatever you buy. We do understand though that the unforeseen happens. So in the unlikely event you wish to raise a return, please contact us and we shall discuss options and how we will proceed with the return request.
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. You may return your item(s) for an exchange/refund, so long as it is in the same condition that you received it, unopened, with tags and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To request a return, you must first send an email to support@p1simgear.com.au with your Order number as the email subject and Reason for Return in the email body/message. We will reply to your email with your relevant return information. We will not accept any returned items if we have not had an email from you requesting a return, so you must request a return first, before sending anything back.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
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You, the buyer, are are fully responsible for paying all charges necessary to return the item to us. A restocking fee of up to 20% of the returned product's value may apply.
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Items must be returned sealed and unused in their original packaging and in a fully resalable condition. All items are supplied to you, the customer, in brand new condition unless explicitly stated otherwise in the product title. For such items supplied in Brand New condition, if any seals have been broken, the item cannot subsequently be sold as new after the return, therefore the return will be declined or a restocking fee will be levied and partial refund given.
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If the item is deemed DOA or faulty once opened, we shall troubleshoot and assess the nature of the fault and repair the item or replace like-for-like, should the fault be deemed a legitimate fault.
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Items returned that are not in their original condition may not be accepted, and the refund request declined.
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Returned items must be complete with all packaging in good condition, ready for immediate resale. All components and items within packaging (e.g. polystyrene/bubble wrap) must be returned also. We reserve the right to levy a charge to replace product packaging which is damaged / defaced / missing.
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We cannot accept responsibility for returned parcels which are undelivered back to us (e.g. lost by the courier, delivered to incorrect address) or damaged in transit back to us. We strongly advise you send returned items using an insured & tracked service. Furthermore, we also strongly advise you to obtain and retain your proof of postage, as you may require it should you decide to make a claim against your carrier should they damage or lose your item whilst returning it to us.
For items which require assembly, we are not responsible for any charges (labour or otherwise) incurred during fitment/removal of allegedly faulty (or incorrectly supplied) parts.
Returns made outside of the 30-day return window, or with no valid reason, will be declined.
Pre-Order CancellationsIn the event a Pre-Order becomes unavailable or is cancelled by Player1 Sim Gear you, the buyer, are entitled to a full refund. In the event that you change your mind or choose to cancel your Pre-Order for any reason prior to shipment, cancellation fees may apply to offset any unrecoverable costs incurred by Player1 Sim Gear.
Warranty & Australian Support
Covered by BDH, handled locally in Australia
Buy from Player1 Sim Gear and you deal with us, not overseas
Every BDH shifter is backed by a BDH manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and build quality under normal use. Buying through Player1 Sim Gear means that warranty is handled right here in Australia from our Queensland base. If anything goes wrong, you talk to us and we sort it out, so you are never left arranging a claim with a supplier on the other side of the world.
Your purchase is also protected by the Australian Consumer Law, which provides statutory guarantee rights including repair, replacement or refund for a major failure. Beyond the standard warranty, BDH continues to offer repair support under their Return for Repair policy, and we will organise that with them on your behalf.
Mechanical shifters
Lifetime warranty
The H1, H2SQ, H1SQ and S1 mechanical shifters carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
BDH Active
2-year warranty
The Active adds a servo and electronics, so it carries a 2-year manufacturer warranty, then ongoing Return for Repair support.
Manuals & Downloads
Everything you need to get set up
- ActiveProduct manual (PDF)Download →
- ActiveSimHub plugin & software (Windows, latest)Download →
- H1Product manual (PDF)Download →
- H2SQ / H1SQProduct manual (PDF)Download →
- S1Product manual (PDF)Download →
- H1 KitGate / Lockout Upgrade Kit instructions (PDF)Download →
- H1 KitHall Sensor / Bazooka Upgrade Kit manual (PDF)Download →
- All productsSetup & instructional videosWatch →
Looking for something else? Browse the full BDH downloads page for the latest manuals and software.
Common questions
Warranty & support FAQ
How long is my BDH shifter covered for?
BDH's mechanical shifters, the H1, H2SQ, H1SQ and S1, carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. The Active, which adds a servo and electronics, carries a 2-year warranty. Both exclude normal wear and tear, accidental damage and misuse, and both are handled locally by us.
Who handles my warranty claim, and do I have to deal with the UK?
You deal with Player1 Sim Gear here in Australia. We handle your claim locally from our Queensland base and coordinate any repair with BDH for you, so you are never shipping things back and forth or negotiating with an overseas supplier yourself.
How do I log a support request?
The fastest way is to log a support ticket, which lets us track your request and keep everything in one place. You can also call us on 0488 385 870 or send us a message.
What does the warranty cover?
Manufacturing defects affecting materials, structural integrity and build quality under normal use. It does not cover normal wear and tear, cosmetic marks from use, accidental damage or modification. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law also apply on top of the manufacturer warranty.
What happens if it needs repair outside the warranty?
BDH continues to offer repair support under their Return for Repair policy, which is processed as a return for repair for customs so tax is not paid twice on the same unit. Contact us first and we will organise it with BDH rather than leaving you to arrange it yourself.
Where do I get the manual and software for my shifter?
Use the Manuals & Downloads list above to grab the product manual for your model. The Active also has a SimHub plugin to enable and configure its feedback; the mechanical shifters need no software. You can also browse the full BDH downloads page and instructional videos. If you get stuck, log a ticket and we will help.
Do I need to pay any import or customs charges on a warranty repair?
No. You are buying and dealing with an Australian retailer, so there is nothing to import at purchase. If a unit ever needs to go back for repair, it is handled under BDH's Return for Repair customs classification so tax is not charged twice, and we manage that process with you.











