BRD has a wealth of experience in the development and conversion of real race or road cars to simulators. We have developed new technology, which allows us to take virtually any car and make it into a fully interactive simulator, either as a permanent or temporary conversion. The simulator is normally PC based but other platforms can be catered for. 
Conversions normally include our reality Forced feedback interactive steering facility, high quality sound and stunning graphics. Other special effects can be supplied as required. 

Recent client conversions include leading racing teams:- Ford Rallye Sport, Goodyear, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Ford Racing, McLaren.

All conversions are custom built, following discussions with you as a customer to decide precisely what functionality and use is ultimately required. 

We take great care to maintain the authentic appearance of the original car. Most people are not able to tell that a vehicle is a simulator, apart from when a display screen is mounted outside the car. Car controls are kept original and wires and sensors are kept discrete, in many cases using the cars existing equipment.

These conversions are ideal aids for Promotional and driver Training purposes.

Conversion Elements

A basic permanent conversion would incorporate the following elements:

·         Modification of existing steering column to connect to our purpose built force feedback motor assembly. Typically this involves disconnecting the steering column from the steering rack and connecting it through to the Force Feedback control with a simple quick release reversionary coupling.  This allows for quick return to normal, so the car can be manoeuvred as normal (in many cases the car still has its engine in and can be driven off to its transporter!).

·         Modification to the pedal assembly in the car, to take very high quality sensors, usually a minimum of 5 million cycles life span.  Normally we fit sensors to the brake and accelerator and or clutch (where requested). Pedals are otherwise unchanged to keep the authentic feel through  the normal spring/cylinders.

·         Fit a sequential gearbox arrangement mounted in the correct position.

·         Fit switch to handbrake as appropriate

·         Build in a discrete powerful sound system, often using a combination the current speakers in the car and a big sub bass unit.

·         Build top specification computer into the boot area of the car along with all the power management systems etc.

·         Lay cabling throughout the car out of sight.Comply with relevant safety standards (CE)

Special features
To the above we can add:- active dials in the car, more powerful sound system, active head lights, brake lights and indicators, working manual gearbox, movement systems to the car and features to replicate the real car’s functions.

Driver Training
We are increasingly developing these simulators for use as training aids, both for race driver training but also for road driver training.

Servicing Programmes
We recommend a regular servicing programme is maintained, to maximise the longevity of the simulator. 

At BRD we believe in supplying equipment that lasts and has upgrade facilities to maximise your investment.