The BRD Sim – Show V˛ is the latest version of our Show range of steering controls. It is designed for use in cockpit simulators and exhibition type environments where strength and reliability are essential.

User Profile:
The BRD Sim – Show V˛ is aimed primarily for individuals or companies who require a very strong and reliable steering device for exhibition or show type environments or for people with an aggressive driving style! Being suitable for all types of simulations and games it is a reliable, precise and above all strong steering device. 

Features:

• Unique patented steel steering column design. This sleek and ergonomic design evokes everything associated with motor sport - finesse, quality and performance.

• The internals of the steering column are again a unique feature of this system. The return to centre mechanism is based on our tried and tested compression spring based dual ballraced cam system. This has proved to be just about indestructible and will not wear out. It allows you to experience a very progressive and linear feel through out the 270° of steering rotation. It also means that the steering will always return positively to centre. The precise action of the steering mechanism will mean that you can be confident in your driving.

• The internals are now fitted with additional bearings and stops to provide extra strength, for long life in the public environment.

• The steering wheel is a 10” open top ‘D’ shaped race wheel with 4 high quality buttons embedded in the wheel. (NB. Whilst all 4 buttons can be selected for any function, 2 of the buttons are mapped the same as the gear lever switches, i.e. whilst there are 6 buttons in all, there are only 4 distinct functions available.)

• Behind the wheel is fitted a powder coated steel F1 style paddle gear shifter. The gear change switches that the lever activates are of the highest quality, in keeping with the concept of the overall design. The switches are described as ‘professional quick break’ and are of military quality. ‘Quick break’ refers to the short throw of the switch, allowing you to change gear more quickly than with a traditional switch.

• The Show V˛ is fitted as standard with a new type of potentiometer. The potentiometer is rated for 10 million turns and has a superb level of linearity of +/- 2%. It means that you will have even greater precision and smoothness in the output from your steering device, which will translate to improved consistency in your racing. The additional life cycle means that the potentiometer will be good for years to come and you can be secure in the knowledge that your steering will not let you down at the crucial moment.

• The unique design of the steering column gives tremendous flexibility for mounting you steering device, and means there are no brackets or fixings to interfere with your legs etc. The steering is supplied as standard with a high impact plastic baseboard to which the steering column is secured by three hand tightened bolts. The baseboard is then held in place by your monitor or screen, or in fact any reasonably heavy object. This gives the sturdiest of mountings and ensures your steering will not slip or move in use. The optimum method for using the steering involves one of the following options:
  1. The steering can be fastened directly to your desk via a quick release brass fastener system we offer, (see the shop for more details). This method does require you to drill the fasteners into your desk or mounting surface but does give you the most perfect fixing.
  2. The other alternative is to mount the column and your choice of pedals directly onto one of our specially designed chassis systems such as the Race Frame Pro or Game Frame chassis.

• The Show V˛ is a passive system and does not incorporate force feedback technology. The purpose of the design is to maximise performance and to date the state of the force feedback technology does not allow for this. We are therefore of the opinion that a precise well balanced passive device will provide a more consistent and higher performing system than one based on current force feedback technology. For more information on the discussion on force feedback, please visit the news item on this topic.

• All our products are covered by a 12 month warranty against failure due to faulty parts or manufacture and have been tested to the relevant European standards.  Please note that damage caused through inappropriate fitting, modification or use will invalidate this warranty.

Compatibility:
The BRD Sim – Show V˛ is compatible with both versions of our pedal systems, the BRD Sim – Speed7 and the BRD Sim – Pro pedal controls. Both these pedal systems are USB compatible.

NB The Show V˛ steering control will not operate as a stand alone device when purchased on its own. It must be combined with either the Pro or Speed7 pedal controls to operate or by the addition of a special adapter which will allow it to plug in as a USB device on its own. The only way that the Show V2 can operate with another manufacturers pedal controls is by the addition of this separate adapter. This adapter is only available by special request. Please contact us for more details.

The Show V˛ has been tested on all the major platforms including Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP and with all major PC simulation and games titles.

Dimensions:
Weight of steering column and wheel: 2.2Kgs (5lbs)
Length of steering column with wheel: 35.5cm (14”)
Height to the top of the steering wheel from mounting surface: 19cm (7.5”)
Maximum width of steering wheel: 26cm (10.25”)
Length of cable to pedals: 180cm (71”)

Optional Extras:
Steering desk mounts
Any steering wheel within our range of steering devices can be fitted on to the Show V˛.