Ascher Racing F64-USB Wheel Review By The SRG

Ascher Racing F64-USB Wheel Review By The SRG

It is not a secret that Barry Rowland of the Sim Racing Garage is a huge fan of Ascher Racing Products. The past 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.

In his latest review video, Barry takes a look at the Ascher Racing F64-USB Wheel. 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 F64-USB Wheel is on sale at the Ascher Racing Webstore for €990.00 (inc. VAT).

 

Product Specifications:

Highlights

• platform-independent USB connection
• 285mm diameter
• ergonomic grips covered in original ALCANTARA®
• 12 x push buttons with tactile feeling
• 2 x multifunctional 7-way joysticks
• 4 x encoders (inc. push-button functionality)
• 2 x 12-position rotary switches
• magnetic paddle shifters
• contactless clutch paddles
• labels for various common steering wheel inputs

• 12 x push buttons with positive tactile feeling
• 2 x protective button guards
• 2 x multifunctional 7-way joysticks (4 directions / rotate clock- anticlockwise/ push button)
• 4 x encoders inc. push button functionality, aluminum knob
• 2 x 12-position rotary switches, aluminum knob
• 2 x paddle shifters
• 2 x clutch paddles with electronic bite-point calibration

• 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
• reliable automotive switch

• CNC machined and anodized out of automotive aluminum
• contactless hall sensor
• smooth operation for maximum control

• precise adjustments in 1.0 % and 0.1 % increments
• change bite-point via configuration tool or directly on the wheel rim:
  1. push both joystick buttons for 1s to access bite-point mode
  2. LED lights up to indicate calibration mode
  3. rotate left joystick for 1.0 % increments / right joystick for 0.1 % increments (LED flashes to indicate changes)
  4. exit calibration mode by pushing both joysticks again for 1s
• the recommended procedure for finding the best setting:
  1. enter calibration mode and set bite-point to high value, e.g. 80 %
  2. pull slave clutch only
  3. apply throttle
  4. reduce bite-point in 1.0 % increments (left joystick) until the vehicle starts moving
  5. make test starts to fine-tune the desired bite-point setting
  6. exit bite-point calibration mode
• the recommended procedure for quick race starts
  1. pull both master and slave clutches
  2. apply throttle
  3. race start -> let master clutch snap
  4. it will take less than 20 ms to reach the desired bite-point
  5. slowly release slave clutch

• machined out of automotive aluminum
• black anodized and laser engraved
• brushed front plate surface finish
• glass bed blasted paddle surface finish

• 50 pcs button labels each black and white
• 72 pcs encoder labels (blue, green, red, black, yellow, white)
• labels for various common steering wheel inputs

• 285 mm wheel diameter
• 6 x 70 mm bolt pattern
• robust, shielded coiled cable with industrial Binder M16 connector
• M5 x 12 mm stainless screws to mount QR included
• Quick Release not included
• to mount M5 threaded QRs, use captive screws
• weight: 1100 g

Official Webpage – www.ascher-racing.com