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Asetek and Simagic target completely different areas of your cockpit with these packages. One is a high-end steering foundation, while the other is a tactile secondary control bundle.
A known batch of Asetek power supplies suffered from a Low Voltage Error under high loads, though customer support replaces them quickly. For the Simagic bundle, the DS-8X shifter has reports of internal ribbon cable wear causing periodic disconnects, and the TB-1 handbrake can suffer from software recognition issues in newer SimPro Manager versions.
The Invicta quick release has extremely tight tolerances, which some users note makes it difficult to detach the wheel with one hand. Additionally, many users find the physical aesthetic of the Invicta wheelbase and Asetek ecosystem wheels to be visually unappealing.
If you are looking to establish a top-tier steering foundation with massive torque, the Asetek Invicta is an outstanding choice despite its polarizing looks. However, if you want to add high-quality tactile inputs to your rig, the Simagic Bundle offers incredible value at a stable $444.60.
| Invicta Wheelbase + 3x Universal Quick Release Adapters | Simagic DS-8X Shifter & TB-1 Handbrake Bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Simagic |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Universal |
| Starting Price | $1.59Best | $444.60 |
| Price trend | — | Unchanged over 90 days |
| Includes | Asetek Invicta Direct Drive Wheelbase and 3x Universal Quick Release Adapters | Simagic DS-8X Shifter and Simagic TB-1 Handbrake |
| Base Torque | 27 Nm | — |
| Pedals | 0 | — |
| Load Cell Brake | No | YesBest |