Inspired by real life formulas!
The Asetek SimSports® Forte® Formula wheel has been painstakingly designed by real drivers and sim racers alike. It lives up to the feel of real-life racing while embracing the feedback from sim racing. With this and other feedback in mind, we started from scratch and a blank sheet of paper on a mission to create the best formula-style sim racing wheel possible, but like our other products, still be affordable and cost-effective. We're happy to say we achieved just that: meet the Forte® Formula wheel!
Many wheels, whether sim racing or real-life, derive their strength and stiffness from the faceplate and grips, often in a closed construction (the handlebars are mechanically connected at both ends). Unfortunately, this also limits their size and design. To achieve maximum rigidity while still allowing you, the user, to easily change grips, add clutches, DRS paddle shifters, etc., we use an injection-molded chassis with a carbon-glass-plastic composite material that provides very high natural stiffness and strength and features a laser-etched forged carbon exterior without relying on the handlebars for strength and rigidity.
To add overall anti-flex and a proper interface for removable grips, the chassis features a metal spider interface on the inside, and together it results in a rigid, no-flex wheel where grips can be changed or upgraded over time to give you the wheel YOU want! For now, we have two different sizes, the default one providing a perfect fit and grip for average-sized hands and an XL version for larger hands.
The ergonomic grips are made of comfortable, soft, and durable silicone rubber, which is easy to clean and disinfect and will provide you with maximum comfort and control, regardless of whether you wear racing gloves or not. You'll have the option to easily change the grips to quickly implement future upgrades in color, size, shape, and hardness.
The front of the wheel is made from a 2mm woven carbon plate that provides a beautiful home for all the switches/buttons.
With plenty of inputs, the Asetek SimSports® Forte® Formula One wheel, through our RaceHub™, gives you the option to customize and assign all the buttons, switches, encoders, and paddles you need to stay on top. With 12 push buttons, two 2-way toggle switches, two 7-way ripple switches, three rotary encoders, and six thumb encoders, you can control all the settings you want.
All buttons, switches, and rotary switches are of the highest quality standards and are fully tested and validated on our automatic button testing machines to ensure years of daily use.
The Forte® wheel features no fewer than 49 fully customizable aRGB LEDs, including rev and flag lights, allowing you to not only personalize the look of your wheel, but also helping you make those split-second decisions that can make the difference between success or failure. The LEDs can, of course, be tuned, dimmed, color-customized, and mapped in RaceHub, with many more features to come. Every button and LED can be clearly marked via the provided decal sheet, which provides a backlit label for each function on your wheel.
The rear end features, by default, two contactless magnetic shift paddles for quick and seamless gear changes. It can be easily upgraded to a dual-clutch for perfect race starts, as well as two additional adjustable paddles that can be used, for example, for effortless overtaking and activating DRS. All paddles and their associated mechanics are, like the wheel frame itself, injection-molded from an ultralight and rigid carbon composite material.
All Asetek SimSports® wheels feature our proprietary Quick Release system, which is as easy to use as shifting gears; literally, to disconnect the wheel from the base, all you have to do is simply press a paddle and the wheel is in your hands! Needless to say, we don't rely on wireless signals that can fail or be inaccurate, batteries that need charging, or cables that can break or get in the way. It's all included in our Quick Release.
Our relentless focus on performance and precision gives the Asetek SimSports® Forte® Formula One steering wheel a competitive edge! Providing you with the quality and durability you expect from Asetek.
Technical Specifications--
- Exquisite, radical and minimalist Danish industrial design.
- Made in Denmark
- 290 mm diameter with default configuration. 294 mm diameter with XL grips.
- 49 programmable aRGB LEDs in total
- 15 Rev aRGB LEDs
- 6 aRGB LED indicators
- 12-button aRGB LED
- 12 aRGB LEDs for backlit rotary switches
- 12 push buttons, 2 two-way toggle switches, 2 seven-way Kinky switches
- 3 twelve-position rotary encoders, 6 thumb encoders
- 2 contactless magnetic paddle shifters with optional additional paddles that can be upgraded
- Injection-molded carbon fiber reinforced composite chassis with laser-etched forged carbon structure
- 2mm woven carbon fiber front face
- Interchangeable grips
- Easy-to-use Quick Release with no play or slack. Ensuring stable data and power transmission without the use of cables, batteries, or wireless signals.
Software Features--
- Complete custom mapping of buttons, switches, encoders and paddles
- Customizable Rev Lights
- Pitlane Control and Pit Limiter
- Night mode
- LED lighting sequence
- Automatic connection detection
- Clutch setup and bite point
Quick Release System Video:
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For EU countries, we show prices including 21% VAT. For non-EU countries (including the UK) and companies with EORI/intra-EU VAT, we show prices excluding 21% VAT.
For countries outside the EU, please be aware that you may be responsible for import duties. You'll need to contact your local authority for an estimate of how much this will be, as it varies between countries and states. The product code, or HS code, we use for all our products is 9504500000, which is the globally recognized code for computer games and accessories.
The shipping cut-off time is 11:00 a.m. GMT+1 Monday through Friday. We aim to ship all orders placed before 11:00 a.m. GMT+1 the same day, but during busy periods this may not always be possible.
The approximate shipping times are detailed below. The shipping times described below are calculated from the day you are notified by Simufy that the package has left the warehouse:
Spain (Peninsula):
- GLS: 24/48 business hours
- UPS: 24/48 business hours
- DHL: 24/48 business hours
- Important note : Delivery is within 24 hours within a 500 km radius (from Barcelona) and within 48 hours outside this radius. If the package is irregular*, an additional 24 hours will be added to the delivery time.
Spain (Balearic Islands):
- UPS: 48/72 business hours
- DHL: 48/72 business hours
Spain (Canary Islands/Ceuta/Melilla):
- UPS: 5-7 business days after departure
- Important note : The customs clearance process is beyond our control and, depending on the availability of public officials/AEAT, may take 1 to 7 business days.
Europe:
- UPS: 24/48 business hours
- DHL: 48/72 business hours
USA and Canada:
- UPS: 4-6 business days
- DHL: 5-7 business days
South America:
- UPS: 5-7 business days
- DHL: 6-10 business days
Rest of the World:
- UPS: 5-10 business days
- DHL: 7-10 business days
*Irregular packages (anything over 30kg, with one side measuring more than 100cm, and/or multiple packages) may take an additional 24 hours to pass through different conveyors or require manual handling.
During periods of high demand or exceptional circumstances, shipping times may vary significantly and/or there may be unintended delays beyond our control.
1. Returns, exchanges and exercising the right of withdrawal
Users will have a period of fourteen (14) calendar days to make changes or returns from receipt of the product, in accordance with the provisions of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007, of November 16, which approves the revised text of the General Law for the Defense of Consumers and Users and other complementary laws.
To comply with the Withdrawal Period, you must notify us of your exercise of this right before the expiration of said period. After this period, withdrawals from product purchases will no longer be accepted.
The Products must be sent properly packaged immediately after, or in any case, within fourteen (14) days from the date on which you informed us of your withdrawal from the contract. The deadline will be deemed to have been met when the Products are sent before the expiration of the aforementioned period.
To exercise your right of withdrawal you must notify us at (SIMUFY, Ctra. BV-2131 km. 7.2, 08787 Orpí, Barcelona, Spain) by sending a clear statement (such as a letter by
postal mail, fax, or email) stating your decision to withdraw from the contract. You may use the withdrawal form attached as Annex 1 to these Terms and Conditions, although its use is not mandatory. You may also withdraw from the purchase contract electronically by completing an explicit withdrawal statement using the following form . If you use this option, we will confirm receipt of your withdrawal from the order by email.
Additionally, the User must be responsible for managing the shipment of the merchandise to the following address (SIMUFY, Ctra. BV-2131 km. 7.2, 08787 Orpí, Barcelona, Spain), and the User must pay the return shipping costs in accordance with the provisions of article 108.1 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007, of November 16, which approves the revised text of the General Law for the Defense of Consumers and Users and other complementary laws.
The following are excluded from the right of withdrawal:
- The supply of goods or services tailored to the Client's specifications or clearly personalized.
- The supply of goods that are not suitable for return due to health or hygiene reasons and that have been unsealed after delivery. For example, underwear and socks.
- The supply of goods which, after delivery, are susceptible to damage and, taking into account their nature, have been inseparably mixed with other goods, such as fibre, aluminium and/or steel products (such as seats, cockpits, trays, platforms, monitor stands, cockpit accessories, etc.);
- Supply of goods acquired through public auction:
- Goods that are not in their original packaging;
- Goods that have been used or installed with excessive wear and/or that have signs of use other than those inherent to their test;
- Products that were purchased in Refurbished condition;
The damage caused to the
Any damages to products resulting from use other than that inherent to the testing of the marketed product shall be the User's responsibility in accordance with Article 108.2 of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007, of November 16, which approves the revised text of the General Law for the Defense of Consumers and Users and other complementary laws. Therefore, Simufy reserves the right to quantify the damages suffered due to these circumstances and reduce or deny reimbursement to the User by this amount.
If the User, when purchasing the goods, expressly selected a specific delivery method that was more expensive than the standard delivery method, SIMUFY is not obligated to reimburse the additional costs incurred by using this specific delivery method.
Consumers are hereby informed that Simufy does not exchange or exchange products. Therefore, the quickest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have and, once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase of the new item.
If you cancel an order before shipping, a gift voucher will be issued for the amount paid, less a 3% payment gateway fee and administrative costs. This voucher can be used for future purchases in our store and is valid for 12 months. You can cancel your order electronically using the following form .
2. Consequences of withdrawal
In the event of withdrawal, we will refund the payment received from the User for the purchase of the Product subject to withdrawal without undue delay from the date on which SIMUFY has been able to verify that the Product meets the requirements to qualify for the right of withdrawal, and within a maximum period of 14 days. Therefore, the amount paid will not be refunded until Simufy has received the product subject to withdrawal.
Partial returns of an order will result in a refund of the proportional amount paid by the User for said order.
3. Returns for manufacturing defects and warranty
SIMUFY undertakes to repair or replace any Products that present defects in accordance with the provisions of Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007, of November 16, which approves the revised text of the General Law for the Defense of Consumers and Users and other complementary laws. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, a lack of conformity is understood to be the lack of compliance with the specifications provided for the product at the time of purchase by the User and/or the lack of suitability of the product for its intended purpose. Normal wear and tear due to use of the product is not considered a lack of conformity (for example: wear on Alcantara material rings).
No refunds and/or repairs under warranty will be made for those Products that:
- were obtained from a source other than the Platform;
- have suffered damage resulting from negligent or intentional conduct (such as exposure to chemicals, caustic substances, open fire, high temperatures, sharp objects, etc.); and/or
- have been damaged by careless use;
- damage due to normal wear and tear or that has exceeded its economic useful life.
In any case, SIMUFY is
is responsible for collecting the Products at the address indicated by the User and for the costs incurred in transporting them to the warehouse.
Regarding orders placed prior to January 1, 2022, the aforementioned period will be TWO (2) YEARS.
The aforementioned periods may be extended if the product manufacturer offers a more comprehensive warranty.
In any case, the Client must contact or request the collection of the Product from SIMUFY within a maximum period of TWO (2) months from the verification of the defect, and must inform of the nature of the problem, the time and conditions of its appearance.
If it is not possible to restore compliance through repair or replacement, SIMUFY will inform the User of this circumstance and refund the price paid.
The cause of the lack of conformity will be presumed to have existed at the time of delivery for two (2) years following delivery. After these two (two) years, it will be up to the User to prove that this lack of conformity is due to a cause attributable to SIMUFY or its manufacturers and/or suppliers.
After TWO (2) years from the invoice date, the equipment for repair must be sent with postage paid by the User.
SIMUFY may undertake the repair or management of products that are not covered by the warranty in accordance with the provisions of this provision, provided that the User is responsible for paying all costs, including shipping costs.
SIMUFY reserves the right to verify whether the defect is due to a manufacturing error or use by the User contrary to the Product's user instructions. SIMUFY also reserves the right to request an authorized SIMUFY technical service center to verify the origin of the problem.
Repairs and replacements will be carried out within a reasonable period of time after the Product has been collected and assessed. However, depending on the availability of replacement products, as well as the costs and time required to complete the repairs, these times may vary.