Born out of ardour and love for motorsport and sim racing, the British VPG model was based by Mike and Manny after they efficiently designed and constructed a customized wheel for his or her e-sports group. The small began their profession by producing the scratch-built Elemento and Elemento Professional wheels.
Originally of 2023, Mike and Manny launched the VPG V-RSPG Professional Racing Wheel. This handmade high-end SimHub-compatible sim racing steering wheel relies on a well-known endurance wheel design with a button format appropriate to simulate each GT and LMP-type automobiles. Throughout the design, utilizing the newest FEA software program, a variety of consideration went to the burden distribution of the wheel, leading to a extra detailed pressure suggestions when in use.
The rim physique is made out of 6061 Aluminium and is fitted with new ergonomic grips. The wheel incorporates a 5mm Carbon entrance plate that homes 12 RGB illuminated tactile push buttons with thermo-printed button caps. The buttons are configurable within the Simhub software program. The brightness of the illumination will also be adjusted in SimHub.
Moreover, 4 automotive-grade Thumb Rotary Encoders, 4 entrance Rotary Encoders, and a 4-way funky swap with a Push-Button characteristic. Probably the most noticeable components on the entrance of the rim are the 4.3” built-in Vocore 3mm Gorilla Glass display, and the 16 RGB Rev LEDs.
On the rear of the rim, we discover a set of Magnetic paddle shifters, Twin Clutch paddles (journey and chunk level adjustable), and a 70mm carbon fiber QR Hub plate.
Every wheel is shipped in an industrial-grade arduous case and comes with a heavy-duty coiled USB cable.
The VPG V-RSPG Professional Racing Wheel is out there for £1449.00 excl. VAT (€1660.00 excl. VAT). The wheel might be shipped with both white or blue illuminated buttons. Optionally you possibly can choose Customized illuminated buttons at a further price of £25.00.
Key Options:
- 6061 aluminum foremost physique and knobs
- 5mm Carbon entrance plate, Carbon QR hub, and Carbon Shifter/Clutch paddles
- Injection molded ergonomic rubber grips
- 4.3” built-in Vocore display + 3mm Gorilla Glass display protector
- 16 RGB-illuminated LEDs managed by telemetry
- Illuminated Apem 6.5n buttons – obtainable in white or blue
- Illuminated Apem 5g tactile switches
- Automotive grade Elma encoders
- 4-way funky swap
- Magnetic paddle shifters
- Twin Clutch – Built-in clutch journey and chunk level setting
- Single USB connector
- wheel hub on the again for 70 mm wheelbases and fast releases (for instance Simucube, Fanatec podium hub, and others)
- Absolutely SimHub appropriate
Official Webpage – vpgsim.co.uk
