Ascher Racing F28-SC Wireless Wheel Review by The SRG
The last few years, German engineer and avid sim racer Martin Ascher has made a name for himself building high-standard sim racing equipment for the sim and real racing market.
Barry Rowland of the Sim Racing Garage reviews the new Ascher Racing F28-SC Wireless Wheel for the Simucube Direct Drive wheelbases. As usual, during his in-depth review, Barry disassembles the unit and checks out all the parts, build quality, and inner workings of the product before performing a hands-on test.
The Ascher Racing F28-SC Wireless Wheel for SimCube is on sale at the Ascher Racing Webstore for €669.00 (inc. VAT).
Features:
Simucube Wireless Wheel
- wireless connection to SC2
- SC1 (Simucube 1): additional receiver module required!
- low latency
- low energy consumption – 3 years of battery life on heavy daily usage
- standard 14250 Lithium battery for maximum capacity
- easy to swap battery via backside access window
- button inputs via Simucube – no additional Windows controller
- hot swapping wheels in-game without reconfiguring inputs
- maximum signal quality via external stub antenna
28 Inputs
- 12 x push buttons with positive tactile feeling
- 4 x protective button guards
- 2 x multifunctional 7-way joysticks (4 directions / rotate clock- anticlockwise/ push button)
- 2 x paddle shifters
High-Quality Finish
- machined out of automotive aluminum
- black anodized and laser engraved
- brushed front plate surface finish
- glass bed blasted paddle surface finish
Magnetic Paddle Shifters
- CNC machined and anodized out of automotive aluminum
- strong snap-action force
- alternative magnets to reduce force included
- silenced due to no metal-on-metal contact
- extremely durable automotive switch
Button Labels
- 50 pcs each black and white
- labels for various common steering wheel inputs
General Information
- 285 mm wheel diameter
- 6 x 70 mm bolt pattern
- M5 x 12 mm stainless screws to mount QR included
- Quick Release not included
- Ascher Racing SQR 70 mm adapter required to mount SQR wheel side
- weight: 1000 g
Official Webpage – www.ascher-racing.com |