Fra circa 90 giorni dovrebbe essere di nuovo disponibile in vendita, al prezzo di $100, il mitico cambio USB della Act Labs, naturalmente aggiornato e migliorato tecnicamente. Ecco una lista parziale dei probabili upgrade:

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No more leaf springs!
Smaller desktop footprint
Threads added to shift post (still has the D shape to allow for the widest range of aftermarket shift knob adaptation)
Tiny shift gate screws replaced by thumbscrews
New clamp system that is intrigal with the housing
Possibly also updated are modular electronics, (no more soldering micro-switches, just pop out and pop in), and the throw of may be shorter.

La Filiale Renault di Firenze, per il lancio della nuova Clio 3, sfruttando la vittoria di Alonso nel Mondiale di F.1, ha predisposto un' area ove era presente F1Driving attorniato da una scenografia accattivante.

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E' stato realizzato, inoltre, un contest con tanto di podio e premi finali in cui i tutti partecipanti (che preventivamente avevano sostenuto un test drive con la nuova Renault Clio) hanno dovuto dimostrare la loro abilità nel governare una F.1. Le immagini dell'evento sul sito ufficiale ARC_Team.

La Virtual Performance Parts, azienda specializzata nella creazione di periferiche professionali per la guida simulata, ha finalmente reso disponibile la nuova pedaliera Pedalset Professional, dotata anche di pedale della frizione e davvero superba nelle prestazioni.

Whether you want to mount the pedals to your race frame or simply use your office chair, the VPP pedals will provide a perfect foothold. Flanking retaining plates increase the frictional resistance and provide maximum grip in combination with non-slip knobs.

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Since the VPP pedals allow very hard spring settings to be used, high-tensile velcros can be mounted to the retaining plates. The counterparts are adhered to the ground (can be removed from any surface without leaving residues). This results in a foothold, which sustains even the strongest force and momentum.

With the flanking retaining plates attached, the tilt angle of the pedal chassis can easily be modified. In combination with the adjustable engaging arms, giving a big variety of possible entering angles. But not enough! In order to provide the best possible connection between your feet and and the pedal pads in every possible setting, the pads are swivel-mounted and lockable in many different positions. The travel of the engaging arms is limited by a screw. By turning this screw you adjust the upper and lower travel of the pedal.

The spring-tension of throttle, brake and clutch pedal are infinite variable to adjust. Using the rearwarded screw at the bottom of the spring cylinder/casket (the red thing) the same can be done with the prestressing of the springs. Additionally the engaging arms provide the possibility to mount the push-rod, which compresses the spring, in different levels/positions. Consequently different leverage effects can be achieved. This is the coarse adjustment, fine tuning can be done with a screw at the bottom of the spring casket.
The spring stiffness of the brake pedal is progressive. This is achieved by using two springs, whereat the second spring sets in at half hub (compression) of the first spring. The progression is likewise influenced by the rearwarded screw at the bottom of the spring casket.

The pedal set is powder coated and has a total of 9 ball bearings (the two pedal version has 6) which allow an operation with minimal friction. The engaging arms are assembled to a silver steel axle which offers an excellent mechanical strength.

VPP products have a two year seller's warranty, which includes all electronic and mechanical parts (including pots).