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Choosing between these two packages comes down to whether you need to upgrade your primary steering and force feedback system or your manual inputs and footwork. The Simagic NEO X Hub with Alpha EVO Sport 9nm Wheel Base and Leather Steering Wheel delivers a complete direct-drive steering solution, while the VNM Simulation Complete Control Bundle provides a premium, all-metal set of pedals, shifter, and handbrake.
The Simagic Alpha EVO Sport wheelbase can run quite hot under continuous heavy use, and some users have reported small cracks developing in the Neo X Hub's plastic QR PCB near the bolts. Meanwhile, the VNM pedal set's softest white elastomers are prone to visual deformation and can feel too mushy, while its brake pedal spring is known to squeak under high tension.
The Simagic Alpha EVO Sport wheelbase can be upgraded within its own ecosystem if you decide to expand your setup later. Additionally, the VNM shifter requires tools and a tedious process to swap from H-pattern to sequential mode.
If your priority is upgrading your steering fidelity with a smooth 9 Nm direct-drive base and a highly customizable hub, the Simagic bundle is an excellent choice at $624.15. However, if you already have a wheelbase and want to maximize your control inputs, the VNM bundle offers a professional-grade, all-metal pedal and shifter setup despite its higher $1,157.10 price tag.
| Simagic NEO X Hub with Alpha EVO Sport 9nm Wheel Base and Leather Steering Wheel | VNM Simulation Complete Control Bundle – Shifter, Handbrake V1.5 & 3-Pedal Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Simagic | VNM |
| Ecosystem | Universal | Universal |
| Starting Price | $624.15Best | $1,157.10 |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 30 days | Unchanged over 30 days |
| Includes | Simagic Alpha EVO Sport 9Nm Wheel Base, Simagic NEO X Hub, and Simagic P-330R Leather Steering Wheel | VNM Shifter, VNM Handbrake V1.5, and VNM 3-Pedal Set |
| Base Torque | 9 Nm | — |
| Pedals | 0 | 3Best |
| Load Cell Brake | No | YesBest |