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The BRD
Sim™ – Stock V² is the final new addition to our range
of steering controls and is designed for top end
precision, reliability and control. Features which are
particularly vital for the competitive world of oval
racing where continuous fine adjustments are required.
User
Profile:
The BRD Sim™ – Stock V² is aimed at drivers who are
serious about their sim racing and require a well
balanced and predictable controller. They will be
racing mainly NASCAR type simulations and require a
wheel that will help to make the very precise
movements required for effective oval racing. Also
suitable for dirt track racing software.
Features:
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Unique
patented steel steering column design. This sleek and
ergonomic design evokes everything associated with
motor sport - finesse, quality and performance.
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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.
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The
steering wheel is a 14” fully round Grant stock car
wheel as used in NASCAR.
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The
steering wheel is attached securely by three bolts to
a CNC machined and anodised aluminium hub. The weight
and precision of this hub is a critical feature in
providing the overall balance of the steering system.
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On the
wheel are fitted 4 high quality buttons.
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The Stock
V² 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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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The Stock
V² 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.
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A
purchase of a BRD Sim™ – Stock V² or associated
products will give you automatic membership of team
BRD which will entitle you to discounts on future
purchases from us as well as giving you access to the
latest information on developments etc. It also gives
you access to full online information on maintaining
your controller as well as personal contact with tech
support and forums for discussing issues with other
BRD product owners. See team BRD for more information.
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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.
Compatibility:
The BRD Sim™ – Stock V² 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
Stock V² 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 Stock 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 Stock
V² 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 Pro V².
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