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Choosing between these two quick release adapters comes down to which ecosystem you are trying to bridge. The 3rd Party QR Adapter Plate frees Asetek wheels for use on other wheelbases, while the QR Connect (u)DFP20 Adapter brings robust power and slip-ring connectivity to the VRS DirectForce Pro platform.
Asetek users face confusing marketing and poor documentation, alongside frequent US webshop stock issues that force expensive global shipping. VRS users must deal with an external cable running from the front-mounted QR to the PC, which looks messier than the older DFP15 internal routing.
The VRS adapter is a relatively expensive upgrade kit at $99.00, though its price has remained unchanged over the last 90 days. The Asetek plate starts at a much lower $39.00, but shipping fees can quickly close that price gap for international buyers.
If you want to run an Asetek wheel on a non-Asetek wheelbase, the 3rd Party QR Adapter Plate is a rigid, flex-free solution despite its frustrating documentation. However, if you are on the VRS platform, the QR Connect (u)DFP20 Adapter is the essential choice to gain high-power slip-ring connectivity, even if the external cabling looks a bit untidy.
| 3rd Party QR Adapter Plate | QR Connect (u)DFP20 Adapter | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | VRS |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | — |
| Starting Price | $39.00Best | $99.00 |
| Price trend | — | Unchanged over 90 days |
| Type | Quick Release Adapter Plate | Quick release adapter kit |
| Connectivity | USB (via included 2.2m USB-C to USB-A coiled cable) | USB (wired passthrough via integrated slip-ring) |
| Compatibility | Asetek SimSports steering wheels (such as Forte Formula Pro) and third-party quick release systems with 6x70mm or 6x50.8mm mounting patterns | VRS DirectForce Pro DFP20 and uDFP20 wheelbases, VRS QR Connect system, R295 steering wheel, and 70mm third-party wheels (via wheel adapter) |