Sim racing · head‑to‑head
Choosing between these two packages depends entirely on whether you need a complete direct drive starter kit or a high-end pedal and shifter upgrade. The Racing Bundle I (UK) delivers a full entry-level cockpit setup, while the VNM Simulation Stick Shift Bundle focuses purely on premium, heavy-duty footwork and manual shifting.
The Asetek bundle locks you into the proprietary Initium steering wheel at launch and has suffered from initial RaceHub calibration bugs. Meanwhile, the VNM shifter requires a tedious Allen-key plate swap to change modes, and some users report H-pattern gear misidentification issues.
The VNM bundle is currently $892.05 at Trak Racer US, holding steady for 30 days within its historical range of $699.10 to $902.50. The Asetek bundle starts at $599.00, though its price history is currently too short to establish a trend.
If you need a complete, ready-to-race direct drive system with a clear upgrade path, the Racing Bundle I (UK) is the logical starting point. However, if you already own a wheelbase and want to prioritize premium CNC-machined aluminum pedals with a load cell and a dual-mode shifter, the VNM Simulation Stick Shift Bundle is the superior hardware upgrade.
| Racing Bundle I (UK) | VNM Simulation Stick Shift Bundle – 3-Pedal Set & Dual-Mode Shifter | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | VNM |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Universal |
| Starting Price | $599.00Best | $892.05 |
| Price trend | — | Unchanged over 30 days |
| Includes | Initium Direct Drive Wheelbase (UK), Initium Steering Wheel, Initium Pedal Set (2-pedal), and Table Clamp | VNM 3-Pedal Set and VNM Dual-Mode Shifter (H-Pattern & Sequential) |
| Base Torque | 5.5 Nm | — |
| Pedals | 2 | 3Best |
| Load Cell Brake | No | YesBest |