Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle

Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle
Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle

Asetek Forte Sim Racing Pedals Brake and Throttle

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Inspired by real-life racing standards, the Forte Sim Racing Pedal set has been thoroughly tested by racers and sim racers alike. With that feedback in mind, the sim pedals are engineered and designed. The M.L.C.P.C.™ (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) brake cylinder is designed to give you a realistic brake experience and is rigorously tested with up to 180 kg pedal force.

If you have been looking for the best race car brake pedal feel, without going full hydraulic, look no further! The brake pedal on the Forte pedal set can be adjusted from soft to hard and it will stay that way – unlike many other sim racing pedals on the market, where the hardness and feel will degrade over time. It is not a coincidence a race driver wants a brake pedal, when fully depressed, feels like pushing a wall. Furthermore, Forte, while not hydraulic, will still offer you the “hydraulic sensation” of a fully depressed brake pedal, where you can still pressure modulate/trail brake thanks to the 2-stage system inspired by Invicta™. In real life, it will feel like the brake pedal when pressed 100% and hard, still will react to further pressure like when trying to compress the fluid in a brake system.

The design is engineered with user experience in mind, where all adjustable elements are colored to get you started quickly, and to ensure intuitive and mostly toolless use. The Forte sim pedals are highly adjustable to help you channel your inner race car driver, by changing the travel and hardness settings to your exact preference. And by using the Asetek SimSports® RaceHub™ software, you’re ready to race in no time.

The Asetek SimSports M.L.C.P.C (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) brake cylinder gives you, shy of a full hydraulic system, an authentic race car driving experience. The sim racing pedal set is in every sense Made in Denmark – designed, engineered, and assembled in Denmark. The brake cylinder features a custom-designed load cell sensor that detects actual changes in force on the pedal face (up to 180 kg of force on the pedal face itself), making it the closest you will come to a realistic brake experience.

Forte Pedals Brake and Throttle are compatible with the Invicta Clutch System.

 

 

GENERAL TECH & DIMENSIONS

  • Exquisite, radical, and minimalistic industrial Danish design (Registered Community Design No. 009148265-0001/0002/0003)
  • Made in Denmark
  • Adjustable pedal stops
  • Adjustable travel settings
  • All-black anodized aluminum pedal base and pedal arms with CNC machined contrast cut 
  • All-black anodized aluminum smooth and sock-friendly pedal plates allowing hours and hours of comfortable use. The pedal plates can be adjusted vertically.
  • Pedal base with integrated heel rest and RGB LED that can be adjusted, dimmed, or turned completely off in the RaceHub software
  • Calibrations made in RaceHub will automatically be saved in our EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). This results in calibration (pressures, deadzones and more) will remain saved for every simulator/game (You do need to set 0 and 100% value in the game)
  • Only one USB connection to the PC from the pedal base regardless of 2 or 3 pedal utilization
  • All adjustable mechanical features are by default colored orange
  • Inhouse-developed electronics with 16-bit resolution
  • Easy to add clutch pedal to the Forte Throttle & Brake combo
  • Sustainable manufacturing with 100% on-site re-use of waste material
  • Designed and tested to +1,000,000 activations, which far exceeds any race car specification

 

Dimensions

  • Depth, width, and height: 457 mm x 212 mm x 256 mm
  • Weight: 3 kg

Brake System

  • The M.L.C.P.C. (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) patent-pending brake cylinder gives you the experience of driving a real race car
  • Die-cast aluminum zero play pedal arm with integrated long durability ball bearings and bronze bushing at the clevis rotation point
  • Sustainable manufacturing with 100% on-site re-use of waste material
  • Load cell will sense up to 180 kg of force on the face of the pedal plate
  • Two-stage system that mimics the hard- and soft stages of a real race car
  • Three interchangeable elastomers for adjustment of hardness combined with an integrated physical stop and expansion chamber to mimic race car feel as well as not overloading the elastomers
  • Manually adjustable initial touch hardness to mimic perfect brake pad to brake disc distance
  • Pedal arm designed for 200 kg of force and a burst pressure of up to 700 kg!

 

Throttle System

  • Die-cast aluminum zero play pedal arm with integrated long durability ball bearings and bronze bushing at the clevis rotation point.
  • Sustainable manufacturing with 100% on-site re-use of waste material
  • 16-bit magnetic wireless hall TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) with no mechanical wear and zero maintenance
  • Custom throttle curves can be adjusted and 100% customized in the RaceHub software to mimic a real race car butterfly opening. For example, a linear curve in dry conditions and a progressive in wet conditions
  • Adjustable pedal hardness
  • Adjustable pedal travel
  • Adjustable pedal stop
  • Interchangeable spring for bigger step in pedal hardness
  • Pedal arm designed for 200 kg of force and a burst pressure of up to 700 kg!

 

MANUALS AND MORE

Mounting Schematics

 

Manuals

 

Troubleshooting

 

Knowledgebase

 

Downloads

 

 

HOW DOES THE M.L.C.P.C.™ SYSTEM FUNCTION?

A hard brake pedal is faster because you can brake later, and it is required to properly trail brake and use your muscle memory to do so, as explained later. You can consider a race car braking system as 2 stages:

The “soft stage”: When you apply pressure on the pedal, it will move 10-20 mm (measured on the pedal plate), while you build up pressure, while the caliper pistons are traveling to and pushing the brake pads against the brake disc, and to compensate for the small amount of play in all the mechanical parts on the pedal system that is required for them not to seize up.

The “hard stage”: When hydraulic pressure is built up, the brake pads are squeezing the discs hard and all mechanical play is compensated. In this stage, your foot is basically “pressing against a wall”, because now your muscles are pressing directly against the hydraulic forces (the brake fluid). Since the fluid cannot be compressed, you will feel the pedal is hard. When a race car driver complains about a “long” or a “soft” pedal, it is typically because there is air in the system, and since air CAN be compressed, the pedal will feel soft and long. The mechanics then bleed the brakes for air, meaning there is only fluid left in the system, and the pedal is once again hard after passing the “soft stage”.

Most mechanical sim racing pedals on the market, have an “unlimited” travel, as it is essentially a question about how hard you squeeze the elastomer. Oftentimes, the elastomer is overworked (compressed more than designed for) and it provides a spongy and inconsistent brake feel and eventually the elastomer will break because of being overworked out of spec. But worst of all: with the long brake pedal travel, you will have to brake earlier to build up full brake pressure!

In our quest to mimic the perfect race car feel, we have implemented a mechanical stop in our M.L.C.P.C. brake system. You can adjust the hardness of the “soft stage”, by changing elastomers, but the travel will be limited to 15-25mm on the pedal plate, to simulate the “hard stage” where the pressure has built up, and the feeling is like “pressing a wall”. In the transition between the soft and hard stage (when hitting the mechanical stop) we have implemented a rubber damper, which will simulate the fully engaged brake caliper but still enable the load cell sensor to measure additional pedal pressure, which again allows for a perfect trail braking. This is the same feeling you get in a real race car.

And THAT is the Asetek SimSports Forte M.L.C.P.C. difference!

By adjusting the piston and thumb lock nut in front of the mechanical brake cylinder, you can adjust the preload of the system to closely mimic the gap you will experience in a real car (between disc and brake pad). We have made this adjustable, so you can have the feeling just the way you like it – and just like your favorite car. Using the RaceHub software, you can also adjust your dead zone on the brake pedal. This allows you to rest your foot on the pedal without getting inputs to the game.

It may surprise you, but as described above, having a hard brake pedal will help you get around the track faster. It has to do with muscle memory and efficient trail braking.

Having a hard brake pedal will allow your muscle memory to be trained to perfection. Muscle memory is the subconscious telling your muscles just the right amount of pressure, leaving your conscious mind to take care of more important things at that moment – like watching traffic or hitting apex. Your muscle memory is not wired to remember a position. Try to lift your hand with your eyes closed and reach the same spot within 0.5 mm 10 times in a row, and you will get the point. But your muscle memory can memorize a pressure extremely accurately, meaning going around a track, your muscle memory can make you brake the same way again and again. This cannot be achieved with a soft pedal – especially when trail braking.

Furthermore, a hard and short travel brake pedal will allow you to brake later. Imagine having a brake pedal with 50 mm (common for many sim racers) of travel versus a brake pedal with almost zero travel. Imagine this scenario: You are going 300 km/h down a straight. With the long travel brake, it will physically take you perhaps 1/10 of a second more to reach full braking power. On the stiff brake pedal, you will reach maximum braking power instantly. If you have three hard braking zones on a track, you will lose 3/10 of a second each lap.

The Top 10 in F1 or GT3 is frequently determined in way less than 3/10 of a second. The conclusion is that we at Asetek SimSports have developed the Forte pedals to replicate a real race car. Why? Because it is the fastest but may not be what feels the most comfortable. It is your choice whether to be the quickest or have a brake pedal that feels soft and comfortable. The Forte will allow both a softer and a longer brake pedal.

 

NOTICE

Should you wish to change the pedal stops, and thereby the angle of the pedals, it can be done entirely toolless. It will require you to recalibrate the pedals and remove the brake cylinder at the pedal arm and adjust the rod length to prevent any preload on the brake cylinder.

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Customers from the UK do not pay import duties but pay the usual 20% UK VAT rate to HMRC. To make the process simpler, this is collected by the courier (DHL) before delivery, so you should expect a message from DHL requesting payment of 20% of your order value. You can read more about this here.

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If you are concerned you can contact your local DHL customer service department with your tracking number.

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This product is available periodically in limited numbers but we still do not get discount on it from Fanatec. As such we have to price the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Premium Version above Fanatec's RRP as we have to import the product from Germany.
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DHL collect at 2pm GMT Monday-Friday. We aim to dispatch all orders placed before 1pm GMT the same day but during busy periods that may not always be possible.

Tracking:

As soon as your order is dispatched you will automatically be sent your DHL tracking number to the email you provided on your order.
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Digital Motorsports are based in the EU and our website displays prices either with or without our local VAT rate of 23% depending on your country. (based on your ip address)

For countries in the EU we display prices including 23% VAT.
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For countries outside the EU you should be aware that you may be liable for import duties. You will need to contact your local authority to get an estimate of how much it will be, as it varies between countries and states. The commodity code or HS code we use for all our products is 9504500000 which is the globally recognised code for computer games and accessories.

Customers from the UK do not pay import duties but pay the usual 20% UK VAT rate to HMRC. To make the process simpler, this is collected by the courier (DHL) before delivery, so you should expect a message from DHL requesting payment of 20% of your order value.

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When will the Fanatec CSL DD be available?

Fanatec's entry level CSL DD range is hugely popular and is without question the best value entry level direct drive wheelbase on the market.

Fanatec have priced the unit as competetively as possible and as such they cannot offer discount to their resellers (ie Digital Motorsports) on this product range. In addition to that Fanatec to not allow us to purchase the CSL DD range with exception of the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Premium Version.

This product is available periodically in limited numbers but we still do not get discount on it from Fanatec. As such we have to price the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Premium Version above Fanatec's RRP as we have to import the product from Germany.

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As soon as your order is dispatched you will automatically be sent your DHL tracking number to the email you provided on your order.
You can track any DHL tracking number or AWB at this link https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/tracking.html?


Please note that it is completely normal for multi-item orders to get split up in transit. Each individual parcel is labelled and barcoded and will reach its destination. If you find that part of your order is delivered and part is still in transit, this almost always rectifies itself in a day or two.
If you are concerned you can contact your local DHL customer service department with your tracking number.

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Inspired by real-life racing standards, the Forte Sim Racing Pedal set has been thoroughly tested by racers and sim racers alike. With that feedback in mind, the sim pedals are engineered and designed. The M.L.C.P.C.™ (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) brake cylinder is designed to give you a realistic brake experience and is rigorously tested with up to 180 kg pedal force.

If you have been looking for the best race car brake pedal feel, without going full hydraulic, look no further! The brake pedal on the Forte pedal set can be adjusted from soft to hard and it will stay that way – unlike many other sim racing pedals on the market, where the hardness and feel will degrade over time. It is not a coincidence a race driver wants a brake pedal, when fully depressed, feels like pushing a wall. Furthermore, Forte, while not hydraulic, will still offer you the “hydraulic sensation” of a fully depressed brake pedal, where you can still pressure modulate/trail brake thanks to the 2-stage system inspired by Invicta™. In real life, it will feel like the brake pedal when pressed 100% and hard, still will react to further pressure like when trying to compress the fluid in a brake system.

The design is engineered with user experience in mind, where all adjustable elements are colored to get you started quickly, and to ensure intuitive and mostly toolless use. The Forte sim pedals are highly adjustable to help you channel your inner race car driver, by changing the travel and hardness settings to your exact preference. And by using the Asetek SimSports® RaceHub™ software, you’re ready to race in no time.

The Asetek SimSports M.L.C.P.C (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) brake cylinder gives you, shy of a full hydraulic system, an authentic race car driving experience. The sim racing pedal set is in every sense Made in Denmark – designed, engineered, and assembled in Denmark. The brake cylinder features a custom-designed load cell sensor that detects actual changes in force on the pedal face (up to 180 kg of force on the pedal face itself), making it the closest you will come to a realistic brake experience.

Forte Pedals Brake and Throttle are compatible with the Invicta Clutch System.

 

 

GENERAL TECH & DIMENSIONS

  • Exquisite, radical, and minimalistic industrial Danish design (Registered Community Design No. 009148265-0001/0002/0003)
  • Made in Denmark
  • Adjustable pedal stops
  • Adjustable travel settings
  • All-black anodized aluminum pedal base and pedal arms with CNC machined contrast cut 
  • All-black anodized aluminum smooth and sock-friendly pedal plates allowing hours and hours of comfortable use. The pedal plates can be adjusted vertically.
  • Pedal base with integrated heel rest and RGB LED that can be adjusted, dimmed, or turned completely off in the RaceHub software
  • Calibrations made in RaceHub will automatically be saved in our EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). This results in calibration (pressures, deadzones and more) will remain saved for every simulator/game (You do need to set 0 and 100% value in the game)
  • Only one USB connection to the PC from the pedal base regardless of 2 or 3 pedal utilization
  • All adjustable mechanical features are by default colored orange
  • Inhouse-developed electronics with 16-bit resolution
  • Easy to add clutch pedal to the Forte Throttle & Brake combo
  • Sustainable manufacturing with 100% on-site re-use of waste material
  • Designed and tested to +1,000,000 activations, which far exceeds any race car specification

 

Dimensions

  • Depth, width, and height: 457 mm x 212 mm x 256 mm
  • Weight: 3 kg

Brake System

  • The M.L.C.P.C. (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) patent-pending brake cylinder gives you the experience of driving a real race car
  • Die-cast aluminum zero play pedal arm with integrated long durability ball bearings and bronze bushing at the clevis rotation point
  • Sustainable manufacturing with 100% on-site re-use of waste material
  • Load cell will sense up to 180 kg of force on the face of the pedal plate
  • Two-stage system that mimics the hard- and soft stages of a real race car
  • Three interchangeable elastomers for adjustment of hardness combined with an integrated physical stop and expansion chamber to mimic race car feel as well as not overloading the elastomers
  • Manually adjustable initial touch hardness to mimic perfect brake pad to brake disc distance
  • Pedal arm designed for 200 kg of force and a burst pressure of up to 700 kg!

 

Throttle System

  • Die-cast aluminum zero play pedal arm with integrated long durability ball bearings and bronze bushing at the clevis rotation point.
  • Sustainable manufacturing with 100% on-site re-use of waste material
  • 16-bit magnetic wireless hall TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) with no mechanical wear and zero maintenance
  • Custom throttle curves can be adjusted and 100% customized in the RaceHub software to mimic a real race car butterfly opening. For example, a linear curve in dry conditions and a progressive in wet conditions
  • Adjustable pedal hardness
  • Adjustable pedal travel
  • Adjustable pedal stop
  • Interchangeable spring for bigger step in pedal hardness
  • Pedal arm designed for 200 kg of force and a burst pressure of up to 700 kg!

 

MANUALS AND MORE

Mounting Schematics

 

Manuals

 

Troubleshooting

 

Knowledgebase

 

Downloads

 

 

HOW DOES THE M.L.C.P.C.™ SYSTEM FUNCTION?

A hard brake pedal is faster because you can brake later, and it is required to properly trail brake and use your muscle memory to do so, as explained later. You can consider a race car braking system as 2 stages:

The “soft stage”: When you apply pressure on the pedal, it will move 10-20 mm (measured on the pedal plate), while you build up pressure, while the caliper pistons are traveling to and pushing the brake pads against the brake disc, and to compensate for the small amount of play in all the mechanical parts on the pedal system that is required for them not to seize up.

The “hard stage”: When hydraulic pressure is built up, the brake pads are squeezing the discs hard and all mechanical play is compensated. In this stage, your foot is basically “pressing against a wall”, because now your muscles are pressing directly against the hydraulic forces (the brake fluid). Since the fluid cannot be compressed, you will feel the pedal is hard. When a race car driver complains about a “long” or a “soft” pedal, it is typically because there is air in the system, and since air CAN be compressed, the pedal will feel soft and long. The mechanics then bleed the brakes for air, meaning there is only fluid left in the system, and the pedal is once again hard after passing the “soft stage”.

Most mechanical sim racing pedals on the market, have an “unlimited” travel, as it is essentially a question about how hard you squeeze the elastomer. Oftentimes, the elastomer is overworked (compressed more than designed for) and it provides a spongy and inconsistent brake feel and eventually the elastomer will break because of being overworked out of spec. But worst of all: with the long brake pedal travel, you will have to brake earlier to build up full brake pressure!

In our quest to mimic the perfect race car feel, we have implemented a mechanical stop in our M.L.C.P.C. brake system. You can adjust the hardness of the “soft stage”, by changing elastomers, but the travel will be limited to 15-25mm on the pedal plate, to simulate the “hard stage” where the pressure has built up, and the feeling is like “pressing a wall”. In the transition between the soft and hard stage (when hitting the mechanical stop) we have implemented a rubber damper, which will simulate the fully engaged brake caliper but still enable the load cell sensor to measure additional pedal pressure, which again allows for a perfect trail braking. This is the same feeling you get in a real race car.

And THAT is the Asetek SimSports Forte M.L.C.P.C. difference!

By adjusting the piston and thumb lock nut in front of the mechanical brake cylinder, you can adjust the preload of the system to closely mimic the gap you will experience in a real car (between disc and brake pad). We have made this adjustable, so you can have the feeling just the way you like it – and just like your favorite car. Using the RaceHub software, you can also adjust your dead zone on the brake pedal. This allows you to rest your foot on the pedal without getting inputs to the game.

It may surprise you, but as described above, having a hard brake pedal will help you get around the track faster. It has to do with muscle memory and efficient trail braking.

Having a hard brake pedal will allow your muscle memory to be trained to perfection. Muscle memory is the subconscious telling your muscles just the right amount of pressure, leaving your conscious mind to take care of more important things at that moment – like watching traffic or hitting apex. Your muscle memory is not wired to remember a position. Try to lift your hand with your eyes closed and reach the same spot within 0.5 mm 10 times in a row, and you will get the point. But your muscle memory can memorize a pressure extremely accurately, meaning going around a track, your muscle memory can make you brake the same way again and again. This cannot be achieved with a soft pedal – especially when trail braking.

Furthermore, a hard and short travel brake pedal will allow you to brake later. Imagine having a brake pedal with 50 mm (common for many sim racers) of travel versus a brake pedal with almost zero travel. Imagine this scenario: You are going 300 km/h down a straight. With the long travel brake, it will physically take you perhaps 1/10 of a second more to reach full braking power. On the stiff brake pedal, you will reach maximum braking power instantly. If you have three hard braking zones on a track, you will lose 3/10 of a second each lap.

The Top 10 in F1 or GT3 is frequently determined in way less than 3/10 of a second. The conclusion is that we at Asetek SimSports have developed the Forte pedals to replicate a real race car. Why? Because it is the fastest but may not be what feels the most comfortable. It is your choice whether to be the quickest or have a brake pedal that feels soft and comfortable. The Forte will allow both a softer and a longer brake pedal.

 

NOTICE

Should you wish to change the pedal stops, and thereby the angle of the pedals, it can be done entirely toolless. It will require you to recalibrate the pedals and remove the brake cylinder at the pedal arm and adjust the rod length to prevent any preload on the brake cylinder.

Tax:

Digital Motorsports are based in the EU and our website displays prices either with or without our local VAT rate of 23% depending on your country. (based on your ip address)

For countries in the EU we display prices including 23% VAT.
For countries outside the EU (including the UK) we display prices excluding 23% VAT.

For countries outside the EU you should be aware that you may be liable for import duties. You will need to contact your local authority to get an estimate of how much it will be, as it varies between countries and states. The commodity code or HS code we use for all our products is 9504500000 which is the globally recognised code for computer games and accessories.

Customers from the UK do not pay import duties but pay the usual 20% UK VAT rate to HMRC. To make the process simpler, this is collected by the courier (DHL) before delivery, so you should expect a message from DHL requesting payment of 20% of your order value. You can read more about this here.

Shipping:
We use DHL Express to ship worldwide. At present this is the only shipping service we offer as we have found them to be extremely reliable and fast!
Shipping Costs:
Shipping costs are calculated dynamically at checkout based on the size and eight of the items in your cart and your address. if you add the product/s you want to your basket then go to the cart and fill out your address and zip code / post code you will then get an accurate shipping price.
Shipping times - Express Shipping:
• Ireland & UK - Next Working day.
• Europe – 2-4 working days.
• US & Canada – 3-6 Working Days
• Rest Of World – 4-7 Working days

Shipping times - Economy Shipping:
• Ireland & UK – 1-4 Working days
• Europe – 4-7 Working days
• US & Canada – NA
• Rest Of World – NA

Cut off Times:
DHL collect at 2pm GMT Monday-Friday. We aim to dispatch all orders placed before 1pm GMT the same day but during busy periods that may not always be possible.

Tracking:
As soon as your order is dispatched you will automatically be sent your DHL tracking number to the email you provided on your order.
You can track any DHL tracking number or AWB at this link https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/tracking.html?
Please note that it is completely normal for multi-item orders to get split up in transit. Each individual parcel is labelled and barcoded and will reach its destination. If you find that part of your order is delivered and part is still in transit, this almost always rectifies itself in a day or 2.
If you are concerned you can contact your local DHL customer service department with your tracking number.

Warranty:
If you experience any issues with products that are still under warranty, you must first contact us via email to Support@Digital-Motorsports.com. We will endeavour to help fix the problem with you prior to contacting the manufacturer. If we cannot fix the problem, the products must be returned to our warehouse, including details such as the serial number and any supporting pictures or video available.
Digital Motorsports will issue you with a return label and will cover the cost of return.
We will then work with the manufacturer to rectify the issue for you as quickly as possible. Please note, we do not issue replacements for any items under warranty until the manufacturer has repaired or replaced the item and shipped it back to us. If the manufacturer deems the issue not covered under warranty, you will be billed for any inbound and outbound shipping fees due to return the item to you.
We offer a full 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on all products unless otherwise stated. Product warranties are bound to the first purchaser and are not transferable. 

Returns:
Here at Digital-Motorsports.com we like to make things as easy as possible, if you are not completely satisfied with your online purchase, you can return it free of any admin or handling charges. The item must be unused with original packaging and returned to us within 14 days of purchase for an exchange or full refund, minus any outbound or return shipping charges imposed by the courier.

Please note that we do not cover the cost of return postage. If you are within Southern Ireland, you can drop the package to your local Post Office or Simply follow the steps on returnmyshopping.ie. If you are located outside Ireland, we suggest using your national postal service to return the goods. If the goods do not reach us we are not in a position to exchange or refund the item. The customer is responsible for the goods until they have been received by us.
When an item is returned, we will inspect and refund as quickly as possible, usually within 1-2 working days. The length of time refunds take to register on customer’s bank accounts does vary from bank to bank but typically takes 1-3 working days.

Shipping

We use DHL Express to ship worldwide for the majority of products. For lightweight items under 2kg we also offer standard post.


Shipping Costs: Shipping costs are calculated dynamically at checkout based on the size and weight of the items in your cart and your address. if you add the product/s you want to your basket then go to the cart and fill out your address and zip code / post code you will then get an accurate shipping price.

When will the Fanatec CSL DD be available?

Fanatec's entry level CSL DD range is hugely popular and is without question the best value entry level direct drive wheelbase on the market.

Fanatec have priced the unit as competetively as possible and as such they cannot offer discount to their resellers (ie Digital Motorsports) on this product range. In addition to that Fanatec to not allow us to purchase the CSL DD range with exception of the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Premium Version.

This product is available periodically in limited numbers but we still do not get discount on it from Fanatec. As such we have to price the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Premium Version above Fanatec's RRP as we have to import the product from Germany.
Shipping times - Express Shipping:
• Ireland & UK - Next Working day.
• Europe – 2-4 working days.
• US & Canada – 3-6 Working Days
• Rest Of World – 4-7 Working days

Shipping times - Economy Shipping:
• Ireland & UK – 1-4 Working days
• Europe – 4-7 Working days
• US & Canada – NA
• Rest Of World – NA

Cut off Times:

DHL collect at 2pm GMT Monday-Friday. We aim to dispatch all orders placed before 1pm GMT the same day but during busy periods that may not always be possible.

Tracking:

As soon as your order is dispatched you will automatically be sent your DHL tracking number to the email you provided on your order.
You can track any DHL tracking number or AWB at this link https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/tracking.html?


Please note that it is completely normal for multi-item orders to get split up in transit. Each individual parcel is labelled and barcoded and will reach its destination. If you find that part of your order is delivered and part is still in transit, this almost always rectifies itself in a day or 2.
If you are concerned you can contact your local DHL customer service department with your tracking number.

Do you ship to my country?

Yes! We ship worldwide. Shipping costs are calculated dynamically at checkout based on the size and weight of the items in your cart and your address. if you add the product/s you want to your basket then go to the cart and fill out your address and zip code / post code you will then get an accurate shipping price.

When will my order ship?

Orders placed Monday - Friday, before 1pm GMT are normally dispatched the same day, assuming the item you ordered is in stock. During busier periods (eg Black Friday / Christmas) dispatch times can increase.

Orders are picked and dispatched Monday to Friday, not at weekends. As soon as your order ships we will send tracking information to the email on your order.

If you have ordered an item that is on pre-order, the expected dispatch date will be listed in the product title or description.

Collection

We offer a collection service for orders placed online from our head office in Dublin Ireland.

Collection is available Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Collection Address:

Digital Motorsports, Unit P6 Grants Road, Greenogue Business Park, Dublin , D24 Y82X

Customs Taxes & Import Duty

Digital Motorsports are based in the EU and our website displays prices either with or without our local VAT rate of 23% depending on your country. (based on your ip address)

For countries in the EU we display prices including 23% VAT.
For countries outside the EU (including the UK) we display prices excluding 23% VAT.

For countries outside the EU you should be aware that you may be liable for import duties. You will need to contact your local authority to get an estimate of how much it will be, as it varies between countries and states. The commodity code or HS code we use for all our products is 9504500000 which is the globally recognised code for computer games and accessories.

Customers from the UK do not pay import duties but pay the usual 20% UK VAT rate to HMRC. To make the process simpler, this is collected by the courier (DHL) before delivery, so you should expect a message from DHL requesting payment of 20% of your order value.

Brexit

the UK are no longer a part of the European Union (EU), and this changes howmainland UK (England, Scotland & Wales)based consumers buy product from EU based stores like ours.

Our website now displays all prices excluding VAT and no longer charges you VAT on orders shipping to mainland UK. 

Customers will however be liable for 20% UK VAT which will be charged to you by HMRC (customs) and collected by our shipping agents (DHL) when the shipment enters the UK. You will be contacted by them to complete the payment, usually by text message. DHL also charge a small handling fee which is 2.5% of the VAT and a minimum of £11.00.

This will be the case when you order from any company based in the EU. If you order from a UK based company they will display vat on their website and charge you the 20% VAT directly on the order. So whether you buy from an EU based store or a UK based store you will be paying more or less the same total price on the product.

If you are a VAT registered business in the UK there is no need to enter your VAT number. 

If you have any questions/queries please do not hesitate to contact us at info@digital-motorsports.com 

Is XYZ product in stock?

The stock on our website is live so unless there is an out of stock message on the product then we do have it in stock. For items that are out of stock, you can click the green button in the bottom right corner of the screen that says 'EMAIL WHEN AVAILABLE' and enter your email address to be notified when the item becomes available again.

In some instances we may offer pre-order on certain products. If we have a pre-order on a product, lead times/dispatch dates will be clearly indicated in the product title and description

When will the Fanatec CSL DD be available?

Fanatec's entry level CSL DD range is hugely popular and is without question the best value entry level direct drive wheelbase on the market.

Fanatec have priced the unit as competetively as possible and as such they cannot offer discount to their resellers (ie Digital Motorsports) on this product range. In addition to that Fanatec to not allow us to purchase the CSL DD range with exception of the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Premium Version.

This product is available periodically in limited numbers but we still do not get discount on it from Fanatec. As such we have to price the Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Premium Version above Fanatec's RRP as we have to import the product from Germany.

Where is my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched you will automatically be sent your DHL tracking number to the email you provided on your order.
You can track any DHL tracking number or AWB at this link https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/tracking.html?


Please note that it is completely normal for multi-item orders to get split up in transit. Each individual parcel is labelled and barcoded and will reach its destination. If you find that part of your order is delivered and part is still in transit, this almost always rectifies itself in a day or two.
If you are concerned you can contact your local DHL customer service department with your tracking number.

Can I Pre-Order?

A small selection of our products are sometimes available for pre-order. They will be clearly identified on the product details page by a button stating their expected dispatch date.

If a product is displaying as out of stock and there is no message communicating an expected dispatch date then pre-order is not available.

Discounts:

From time to time we run promotions. Promotions are always well advertised and will have a clear start and end date. Please note that we cannot retrospectively apply discounts to orders placed before or after the promotional period.

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