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Last month, AussieStig presented his first look at the Invicta Pedals by Asetek Sim Sports. In this first part of a two-part review, AussieStig unboxed both the brake and throttle set as well as the optional clutch unit and shared his personal first thoughts and impressions.
Now Aussie is back with part-2 of the review, going through the process of assembling and installing the Invicta pedals on his Sim Racing rig, after which he configures the RaceHub software, performs a series of Talk & Drive sessions, and shares his final thoughts.
In 2021, the Danish Asetek company ventured into the growing gaming market for sim racing hardware and software, introducing its Invicta Sim Racing Pedals. Invicta is the Latin word for ’undefeated’ or ’unconquered’. A nice choice of name indeed.
The Invicta Sim Racing Pedals will initially become available as a throttle and brake pedal kit, and an optional add-on clutch pedal, along with custom-made RaceHub software that will let you quickly calibrate and fine-tune the pedal settings. The Invicta pedal base with integrated heel stop features a cool RGB LED strip that lets you customize the colors or completely turn it off.
In the latest Asetek Sim Sports promo videos, founder and CEO André Sloth Eriksen talks about some of the thoughts and design decisions behind the Invicta pedals and introduces the alpha
In addition to the Invicta pedals, Asetek will also offer replaceable pedal plates suitable for users racing without shoes. In the near future, Asetek is also planning to release wheelbases, steering wheels, shifters, and other end-user customization options.
Features:
- Unique Twin Hydraulic Opposing Rapid Pistons (T.H.O.R.P) brake system design (Patent pending) – designed to give the ultimate immersion, with the feel of a real race car – while also looking super sleek on your rig!
- Brake pedal hardness can be adjusted from a soft arcade feeling with extended travel to formula car mode hard pedal with minimal travel and the true car feeling
- RaceHub software that makes every task a breeze. Whether it is configuring your clutch bite point, calibrating dead zones, customizing throttle curves, or updating firmware – expect an experience that will revolutionize what sim racing can be
- Tried and tested for hundreds of hours by real-world drivers (Formula and GT) and sim racing pros. Lifetime tested in automated mechanical rigs for over a million activations
- Clutch designed to provide a proper physical bite point
- Highly adjustable to help you channel your inner racecar driver
- User-replaceable pedal plates. Launching with plates for ultimate grip with more options to be available later, including sock-friendly versions
Pre-Order Pricing:
The Asetek Invicta Pedals Brake and Throttle set is up for pre-order at an introductory price of €699.00 VAT incl. + shipping.
The optional Invicta Clutch pedal is up for pre-order at €299.00 VAT incl. + shipping, while the Invicta Throttle Footrest is available for 39.95 VAT incl. + shipping.
The Initial shipment is expected for March 1, 2022.
Official Webpages – www.asetek.com/simsports
About Asetek
Asetek (ASTK.OL), a global leader in mechatronic innovation, is a Danish garage-to-stock-exchange success story. Founded in 2000, Asetek established its innovative position as the leading OEM developer and producer of the all-in-one liquid cooler for all major PC & Enthusiast gaming brands. In 2013, Asetek went public while expanding into energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly cooling solutions for data centers. In 2021, Asetek is introducing its line of products for next-level immersive SimSports gaming experiences. Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in China, Taiwan , and the United States.
