Say Hello To Our Forte® Formula Steering Wheel | Asetek SimSports®
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- In this video, you’ll be introduced to our Forte® Formula Steering Wheel, which is our mid-range steering wheel with various configuration options.
André will explain everything you need to know about specs and design in the video.
The steering wheel in the video is mounted with orange buttons. This color combination is just one of several options. You’ll have the opportunity to choose other colors in the future, so you can customize your steering wheel as you like.
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I like how clear, truthful and transparent this company is right now. They reveal every reason for each of their design choices. This can never harm but can be useful to them and the user.
Their business practices also are top-notch.
@@billcranston3882 how about selling loadcell pedals that are not really loadcell
What a perfect timing with K-Mag getting P1 😍
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We had an agreement with KMAG, so although it looked like a coincidence from the outside, it was all planned for ;)
A-HA! I KNEW IT! 😂
@@MattsPaddock 😁😁
@@AsetekSimSports this is awesome 😇
I've been in this hobby for several years, and it's so refreshing to have a company that is not only prioritizing the consumer in regards to features, but also is putting a focus on the software side of things, something that I feel is missing in the industry. Thank You Asetek, will definitely be picking up the prima bundle
Thank you so much for appreciating this. As mentioned, the software team is our biggest in the entire SimSports team.
@@AsetekSimSports will you make "classic" (normal) steering wheels (and bases) too ?
Just a hint: I always wished I find a wheel with realistic elements: such the signaling lever, the whipers lever, ignition switch, etc
And of course, the 2 paddle shifters, + manual and automatic modes
This company is doing it right man, wishing you guys all the best! Will definitely be considering the bundle when upgrading soon!
Amazing work. Everything seems well sophisticated like you have been in sim racing hardware development for years. I'm really looking forward to try out your stuff.
The engeneering, design and thinking behind these is exceptional. Well done! Will definitely look at these, reviews if I will change to this ecosystem.
The future of sim racing peripherals is in good hands. Well done Asetek.
I like the modularity you're going for
Great great product, I love the way Asetek is communicating with people.
And of course having more and more products and competitors on the market means a lot for us customers.
As a console user though…no choices rather than the already existing ones on the market.
But who knows 😅
A sincere ‘Bravo!’ to Asetek!
I've got to be honest, at first I wasn't sure about the looks of the wheel, it was maybe too futuristic for me if that makes sense...I don't know what happened, but it just clicked all of a sudden. I watched the video before and the openness of Asetek is extremely refreshing and the engineering behind it is top of the line.
My plan was already to get the Invicta S line pedals but I'm almost certainly simply going full Asetek eco system, Forte Wheel base, Forte wheel, aforementioned pedals...the software itself is just insane. Hopefully a seperate 5'' display is something that'll be added before then, as well...:)
Love the ethics and design of this company. Will be my next upgrade. That La Prima bundle with multiple upgrade paths is a winner!
This looks awesome! I will be buying a steering wheel from asetek 100%.
Waiting for the invicta😊
Kinky switches. Love it
One thing you should very much consider is making leather and Alcantara an option.
As you said everything is a preference.
I personally prefer Alcantara since I only race with gloves.
Also a colorway that is a bit more generic (black and white or grey) would be a great option.
The final design is actually mainly carbon/gray/black. The LEDs can of course be any color. We do not have great experiences with Alcantara or Suede on a formula wheel, but we may consider it on a version of our upcoming GT wheels :)
Great to see another player from Europe in sim racing game :)
I just think that 600€ plastic wheel may be a hard sell against cheaper carbon/alu wheels.
Consider lowering price to make this product more competititve.
We think the price is more than fair for what you get. But what cheaper wheels with the same or better features are you referring to? Would be interesting to see what they are :)
@@AsetekSimSports I'm sure Asetek did market research and is aware of Moza GS and Simagic FX/GT4 wheels that offer better materials and build quality for lower price :)
I'm just afraid that 600€ price tag may dampen your sales.
@@AsetekSimSports I do agree the Moza FSR wheel comes with a screen and dual clutch paddles for $650. My local MicroCenter is running a 20% off all sim gear. Simucube 2 pro is $1100 and the Moza FSR is $520 add the $50 hub and it's still cheaper. I have Forte pedals and preorder day 1 for the Forte base and wheel but this microcenter deal might be to good to pass up!
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So, only compatible with Asetek base? Or options to use for SIMUCUBE base as well?
It would not work, as we have all power and data transmission in the QR.
It would be amazing to have the high end version of this wheel with clutch paddles on it! besides that looking good!
Thank you - clutch and DRS paddles will be available for ordering very soon :)
@@AsetekSimSports Awesome!
Since you have Asetek Audi R8 race car... why not offer Asetek Audi GT3 steering wheel in the future? Just a suggestion 🙏😁
There will be GT3 wheels in the future :) There are many Audi R8 steering wheel clones on the market and our plans are not just to be "one in a bunch".
The ability to switch the grips is HUGE. Skinny grips and narrow wheels is what draws me away from 90% of other wheels
Looks Awesome! Will I be able to pre-order from a reseller? I'm in the US and resellers websites only list pedals.
Yes it will. Just hang in there...
Is there any plans for a universal hub or something like that? Maybe just a wheel side qr? I could never invest in a system if I couldn’t use my/a round wheel.
In their wheelbase showcase video they said something about a universal quick release that supposedly will be compatible with a few manufacturers but they didn't really go into detail
First of all, we will obviously release many more wheels in the future. Secondly there will be a number of other manufacturers supporting our bases as well. Finally - yes we are working on an end user version of a wheel side QR :)
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I have zero interest in the wheel and quick release, however the wheelbase I'm very interested in. I would have pre-ordered the wheel base if they would simply sell the wheelbase without the QR to simply allow a 6 bolt adapter for regular aftermarket race wheels and hub extensions
The coincidences of Life are impressive❤️. Mag in pole Asetek has managed to improve even an F1 driver😅 ... amazing start💯✊✊✊
Too bad there is no shipping available to my country - Ukraine(which is understandable), and it's probably will not be available in near future. Anyway i would love to see what you guys can provide to sim-racing community in future. At this point all looks promising. I hope you would be a tough competitor to others in industry. 😎
I have the Invicta Pedals and love it !
What is the diameter of the wheel ?
I don't find the information on the website
Thank you :) It is actually on the web site under Tech Specs, but the diameter is 290mm and a bit bigger with the XL grips.
Why a formula and not a little bit bigger GT wheel???
We know a GT wheel is in high demand, and it is definitely a priority for us.
I hope in the future it will be possible to get for an example the prima wheelbase with the forte wheel and no pedals. I mean that is a thing that is better by Fanatec you can buy what you need. I would like to buy a 12 NM wheelbase but don`t force me to get the other prima products.
You can buy the bundle without pedals. Not without steering wheel. It is not because we are trying to force anyne to anything, but it is the only way we can hit the prirce point and make it work.
Already preorderd. Wanted to ask if I will be able to add the dualclutch and optional paddels on checkout?
I couldn’t when I went through the process and was told the upgrade kit is a few weeks away.
They will be up soon and you will be able to add them before final payment and shipping.
@@AsetekSimSports many thanks!
are the XL handles included or do they have to be purchased separately?
XL grips will be a separate purchase :)
You should make a hub and also have more traditional looking formula/gt wheel. If you don't have a strong wheel game, it would be a no go for the wheelbase, especially at that price. Right now the simagic FX pro is the bird to kill.
Take a look at our wheelbase video :)
Looking for some advice.. I have fanatec base and pedals now. Have quality problems for a while now. I'm in the market for DD and wheel immediately but pedals can wait a bit (until my V3 break again). I would love a Forte drive and wheel + Invicta pedals but no bundle option for that. Maybe a mix and match bundle option? Or a Forte drive / wheel only bundle?
If you buy a set of Invicta pedals now, you will get a $200 gift card to our shop. That is a better deal than the bundles. Another option is to get the Forte bundle and then upgrade the Forte pedals at a later stage to Invicta.
@Asetek SimSports thanks! How long would the gift card be valid for?
@Asetek SimSports the pedal upgrade kit from forte to Invicta pricing has not been determined yet ?
What’s the diameter of the wheel!!?
Love your Invictus pedals!!!
290mm and a few bigger with XL grips. Thank you :)
It would be nice to have a 310-330mm wide wheel. The 290s are just too narrow for many people.
There will many new wheels in the future :)
Any chance of an USB and SC2 adapter?
There will be adaptors for 3rd party wheels but not the other way around. The wheelbase needs to be designed for our QR system from the beginning.
But does it come in red? 😎
Will it mount to simucube 2 base ?
Even if it could, it would not work as the wheel gets it power and data through the QR, which the SimuCube does not support.
Any plans of this working on console in the future?
Absolutely :)
Compatible with fanatec ?
With a hub adapted most likely
I wish I wasn't so broke
Is this the secret Magnessen made pole position? Can you send me one so I practice on it as well?
Too much plastic for a 576 Euro steering wheel.
Or one could argue - great design choices that enabled so many high end features at only €599.99 :)
@@AsetekSimSports but still plastic
For the first time in Asetek introductions I'm disappointed. The wheel should be actual carbon fibre or forged carbon for that price, not injection plastic.
For sure there is "actual" carbon fibers in it. Actually quite a but. If we made it out of a woven fabric, there would still be an epoxy flller, or what and the same with forged carbon. Carbon content would be higher and the price would be much much higher.
Our Forte Formula steering wheel is very stiff and with all the right functionalities but at a fraction of the cost of a full carbon fiber wheel like they have in F1. Adding more carbon fiber does not add to the experience in a simulator - it just drives up cost and becomes prohibitive for most people because of it.
We believe we have the right mix of carbon, functionality and cost :) Injection molding is the manufaturing technique - it says nothing about the material itself.
@@AsetekSimSports there are many companies offering full carbon at around the same price. You choose plastic to make your profits larger lol don't pretend it's for the consumer. Anyone with experience in pcs will know what Asetek is like when it comes to business like putting a patent onto AIO coolers which was so wrong it kept everyone out of the business.
Nice job paying off all the reviews and making people believe a GT pedal is super stiff when it isn't they have loads of travel. Then the little scam with the "loadcell pedals" that were basically cheap position pedals
600 bucks for a piece of plastic (carbon injected blah blah blah)????? NO, thanks!
600 dollars for a heavily engineered product with expensive technology made out of amazing quality materials isn't *that* crazy
@@surrealix58 whats the expensive technology?
@@surrealix58 and what quality materials "plastic" 🤣 ok
I think asetek should develop an extension hub/shaft for the wheel so we can drop the monitor right behind the wheel !!!
You should be able to as it is and the base can slide. If it turns out not, we will just make one :)
This is weird product. It's trying to be a wheel with many features for affordable price, but for its price it just looks too cheap. I bet it will find its customers, but big success would be a surprise for me. Wheel which costs 600 Euro shouldn't look like a toy. Maybe its joy to use it, but I just don't think You made good design choices :(
Only talking about aesthetics , it looks like whoever designed the wheels is trying way to hard to make it cool looking and it’s counterintuitive in my opinion. Less is better in certain things.