The Forte direct drive wheelbase delivers silky-smooth and super responsive feedback, letting you feel every bump and curve as you tear up your favourite tracks around the globe.
The Forte wheelbase is built on the same foundation of quality, durability, and engineering excellence that Asetek SimSports is known for.
Equipped with a top-notch 22-bit encoder, slip ring, and state-of-the-art electronics, the 18Nm Forte wheelbase smooths out any cogging and lagging, making them things of the past.
It’s constructed from robust aluminium and steel, ensuring all essential parts are built to last.
With a razor-sharp resolution of 0.000085 degrees, equivalent to about 4,000,000 steps per wheel revolution, the Forte direct drive wheel base provides every nuance you need to race like a pro and shave off those critical milliseconds that often decide the race.
Arguably one of the best direct drive wheelbases on the market today, Asetek have gone all out when developing the Forte direct drive wheelbase.
Partnering with market leaders Simucube and Mige, Asetek has developed a high-end, 18Nm servo motor.
The creation of the Forte wheelbase involved thousands of man-hours and development from the ground-up including electronics, software, firmware and mechanics.
The result? The Asetek Forte wheelbase delivers some of the smoothest, most immersive, and realistic force feedback you could wish for in your sim racing experience.
Every Asetek SimSports wheelbase is crafted to deliver unbelievably smooth, ultra-responsive, and incredibly precise feedback, letting you soak in every little detail of the track.
Imagine sensing every minor bump and even the most subtle shifts in road texture—that's the depth of realism Asetek injects into your driving experience.
Take, for example, the remarkable resolution of 0.000085 degrees, or about 4,000,000 steps per wheel revolution. This level of detail turns the slightest movement into significant sensory feedback.
This heightened sensitivity means that every small tweak you make is precisely mirrored on the track, boosting your confidence to pull off exact manoeuvres and fine-tune your racing tactics.
The Asetek Forte direct drive wheelbase packs incredible specs and looks great, too.
The Forte wheelbase housing is just 30cm long (including the quick release).
So, not only is the Forte direct drive wheelbase amongst the most powerful and realistic direct drive wheelbases on the market, it’s also compact.
With front and side mount options, you can bolt this wheelbase to practically any racing cockpit including brands like Trak Racer and Next Level Racing.
Just plug your new Asetek Forte wheelbase into your PC, fire-up the RaceHub software, calibrate your wheel and start racing.
RaceHub is easily the most sophisticated peripheral software on the market today.
You can quickly and easily set up and save profile presets, customise your settings to fit your car, track, and conditions.
You can also adjust steering range, bump stop hardness, and bump stop range, adjust overall force, basic damping, and basic smoothing.
Looking for detailed information on setting up the Forte wheelbase? Click on the link below to download the Forte direct drive wheelbase user manual.
The Asetek Forte Wheelbase features 18Nm of force feedback, offering ultra-responsive and smooth steering for an immersive racing experience. It’s equipped with advanced 22-bit encoder technology, providing precision with a resolution of 0.000085 degrees, or 4,000,000 steps per wheel revolution, ensuring you feel every detail of the track. Built with anodized aluminium and steel, the Forte combines durability, high performance, and compact design.
The Forte Wheelbase delivers highly detailed force feedback, letting you feel every bump, curve, and road texture. With its precise 22-bit encoder and 18Nm of torque, it eliminates cogging and lag, providing real-time responsiveness. This sensitivity allows you to make precise adjustments on the track, optimizing your performance and racing strategy.
Yes, the Forte Wheelbase offers both front and side mounting options, making it compatible with a wide range of racing cockpits, including popular brands like Trak Racer and Next Level Racing. Its compact size (just 30cm in length including the quick release) ensures it fits easily into most racing setups.
Setting up the Forte Wheelbase is simple. Just plug it into your PC, open the RaceHub software, and calibrate your wheel. RaceHub offers extensive customization options, allowing you to save profile presets, adjust steering range, bump stop settings, force feedback levels, and more, tailoring the setup to your car, track, and racing conditions.
The Forte Wheelbase provides 18Nm of peak torque, offering realistic and immersive force feedback. Its advanced electronics and servo motor, developed with Simucube and Mige, ensure smooth, precise steering without any cogging or lag. This enables you to feel every nuance of the road, helping you make quick, accurate adjustments during races.
Yes, the Asetek Forte Wheelbase comes with 4×21 programmable RGB LEDs, which can be adjusted, dimmed, or turned off via the RaceHub software. You can personalize the LEDs to match your racing ambiance or visual preferences, adding an extra layer of customization to your setup.
The Forte Wheelbase is designed for long-term use, with a robust anodized aluminium and steel construction. It’s built to withstand over 200 million rotations, making it highly durable even during intense racing sessions. Its high-quality materials ensure lasting performance and reliability, supported by a 2-year warranty.
The Asetek Forte Wheelbase is backed by a 2-year limited warranty, covering manufacturer defects and faults. If your wheelbase doesn’t perform as expected due to manufacturing issues, Asetek will repair or replace it under warranty. However, the warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or misuse.
Tech specs
Exquisite, radical, and minimalistic Danish industrial design
Made in Denmark
Anodized extruded aluminium housing
Direct Drive Force Feedback
Peak Torque of 18Nm
Encoder resolution: 22bit / 0,000085 degrees / 4.000.000 steps
4×21 Programmable RGB LEDs that can be adjusted, dimmed or completely turned off in Asetek SimSports® RaceHub™
Asetek SimSports® Quick Release
400w power supply
Slip ring designed and tested to +200.000.000 rotations
Software features
Setup and save profile presets – Customise your settings to fit your car, track, and conditions
Adjust steering range, bump stop hardness, and bump stop range
Adjust Overall Force, Basic Damping, and Basic Smoothing
Dimensions
Height: 133 mm (5.3 in)
Width: 132 mm (5.2 in)
Length (Incl. Quick Release): 293 mm (11.6 in)
Weight: 8.5 kg (18.8 lbs)
Asetek Forte direct drive wheelbase
Australian power supply
Installation accessories
User manual
Asetek wheelbases are backed by a 2 year limited warranty. This warranty covers you against manufacturer defects and faults
If for some reason your Asetek wheelbase does not perform as expected or in the rare event you experience a system failure, simply contact us and we'll repair your item under warranty.
Please note that this warranty covers manufacturer defects and faults only and does not cover normal wear and tear or misuse.
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