Thank you so much for the in-depth review. Lots of videos just glimpse over the details but getting in-depth is absolutely essential to make a choice, given we have so many options these days! Much appreciated
wow berry 100k subs!!! congrats i couldnt tell you how long ive watched your channel between this account and rvrx2004 im pretty sure ive seen every video you've made.. so happy so many others found your content
Nobody can match Barry's footwork. serious skills. So many pedals on the market nowadays. I've used about a dozen different sets of all types and I think HE sprints or VRS are the way to go. No need to get fancy or complicated. I'll run these VRS and keep the sprints as a backup but I've got em both set where they feel identical
Hi Barry. Great video as always. With the brake pedal, I'm curious about the load cell mounting solution. It doesn't look like there's any through-bolts at that fulcrum point at the bottom, right where the greatest moment of torque would be exerted, but 2 counter-bored cap screws tightened into threaded holes in the load cell. Do you think there's any risk of these stripping over thousands of cycles? They look susceptible to me. It was hard to work out exactly how the load cell was mounted from the video and I may have it all wrong but it's the only reservation I have. Any comment would be greatly appreciated.
What's your everyday pedal set. Also what would recommend for someone who's looking for load cell pedals with a lot of adjustability for under $900 ? Currently using TLCM on a TR8 PRO
Just came back here to say thanks Barry for the detailed review. I just had my VNM pedals delivered tonight and have been messing with my setup very lightly. While my position and other items aren't perfect since I didn't order the plate and the pedals don't come with any hardware....I was able to fashion up some kind of setup to rest my feet on for now. The pedals are fantastic! I started off jumping right into the Formula Vee on Laguna Seca. I've only been racing for a few weeks and I didn't feel that the Vee was the best car being twitchy and having a hard time with my G29 braking zones (too much, too little, too light, too late etc). Well first race out in the Vee and it was awesome, no lockups, very consistent and repeatable braking. I loved it! I'm sure it will get better as I refine my setup and the adjustments of the pedals themselves. Shout out to US Sim Motion for quick and easy delivery in the US!
@@ploppen3872 I did! I was tempted to go for the Clubsport V3s, but I knew I ultimately wanted something nicer with more options. I was tempted by the HE, but the quality on these looked and seemed to be a bit of a step up. I've been very happy with them for several weeks now! I'm still using the G29 wheel and shifter, but I might go Simagic over the holidays
It seems like there are never ending clones of the Heusinkveld Sprints, and this is one more. The 3 pedal set price is nearly the same as well, from VNM's US distributor. For the price they sell for $659 USD, I'm not sure if they would be the better choice for the money, as Heusinkveld's customer support is so good and trusted and the resale value of them is so high as compared to a pedal new comer. Now if they were around $500 USD that would be a much tougher choice.
At least to the East Coast of the USA, if you buy them directly from HE, you can get them for $680 shipping included, so these pedals are actually more expensive.
That's because they are all trying to copy real race car pedals at the end of the day. So you could say heusinkvelds are copies of real pedals. You can only build things so many ways before people are saying it's a copy of someone else.
@@MichaelWhiteRacing Asetek sent out pedals to various TH-camrs but Barry charges for reviews so I doubt Asetek will pay him to do one. Asetek got plenty of free reviews from others (well they got free pedals)
The VNM one seems to have more adjustability in the the height of the heel plate. The Simtrecs one sits pretty level with the pedals even at its highest setting which I felt I could've been better if it could go higher. This plate might be better. If it fits the Simtrecs I might try this one out.
I'm in the market for a new pedals because mine are starting to fail. These seem very well constructed. I like almost everything about these. Since I consider simracing a hobby, if I buy these I'm thinking long term, 3 to 4 years of use. I drive in socks, so hydraulic pedals are not for me. These seem like they are socks friendly. I don't know if the damper kit makes sense, but overall I'd rather buy all at once. When I tried Fanatec V3 with dampers, I really didn't like it. I do however have some concerns about the manufacturer. Will they provide spare parts down the road? Will the software be updated if Windows 10 or 11 gets some of their famous update in the future that mess something up? This is the only reason I'm thinking about going with a more widely known manufacturer. Well, I will put the links of these pedals in my (now very large) notes, and pull a trigger after the summer is over.
VNM can send you spare parts on demand through distributors, the software gets updated regularly so there's no worries about Windows updates messing anything up, and these pedals are super sock-friendly. I even prefer using them barefooted. If customer support is a big concern, you can take it from the few comments here as we try to get back to questions as soon as they come up. We'll make sure your money is well spent ;)
I know this is a few months late but the VNM guys run a very active discord and they're always on there interacting with customers. Those guys have way more planned than just a shifter and set of pedals. They're a legit outfit. They're already making mige encoders and software etc..
A teammate of mine had the Simagic for about 3 months ... well actually he only could use them two weeks in this time. The rest of this period he was waiting for spare parts from China. The hydraulic failed two times, and when the controller also failed he finally dumped them. Simagic-pedals really have big quality-issues combined with a HORRIBLE customer service.
Just get the SRC quick release and you can use almost any wheel. SRC also has a button plate and you can chose your style of rim and they're well priced.
Uhmmm, compare this VNM with Heusinkveld Sprints is like compare gold with bronze. As I know Heusinkveld Sprints are made with steel and these are aluminum with CNC machined. Not the same thing!
@@elmalloc do what i do . buy ebay wheels that are being auctioned for parts or repair only.. and turn 2 wheels into a working wheel for cheap. i got a thrustmaster tx. and got my gf and t150 pro . cant remember exact prices.. but i know that i got2 thrustmaster tx's and 2 t150s. and after fixing them. i have a few extra parts that are in working order. so i can keep em just in case. or get rid of the extra parts. sell the parts. or buy more wheels. fix and sell em to get the rest of your sim racing parts. if u can solder.. and use a couple simple tools. these wheels are super easy to fix. and even easier to diagnose.
thank Barry for the review :). I added a green elastomer to the brake update kit :)! Other your recommendations, we will discuss to make it better :)!
When will these pedals be available for purchase?
@@MikeMason1 they already are
@@clearkill1337 Strange. On the site I get a contact us button. No buy button.
@@MikeMason1 In the US i went through the sim-motion distributor, got my set 2-3 days later. 👍Sim-Motion and VNM
@@MikeMason1 we prefer customer buy from our distributors for cheaper price :) due to expensive shipping cost at the moment.
Thank you so much for the in-depth review. Lots of videos just glimpse over the details but getting in-depth is absolutely essential to make a choice, given we have so many options these days! Much appreciated
the best image quality, the best sound, the star is the product ! thanks for that Barry !
wow berry 100k subs!!! congrats i couldnt tell you how long ive watched your channel between this account and rvrx2004 im pretty sure ive seen every video you've made.. so happy so many others found your content
Even in 2024 fantastic pedals for a fair price !
Thanks for all the Videos
Hey mate, just wanted to say your videos are awesome and extremely helpful. The amount of effort you put into these videos really shows! Keep it up :)
Nobody can match Barry's footwork. serious skills.
So many pedals on the market nowadays. I've used about a dozen different sets of all types and I think HE sprints or VRS are the way to go. No need to get fancy or complicated. I'll run these VRS and keep the sprints as a backup but I've got em both set where they feel identical
The VRS are more comparable to the Ultimates though not the sprints. Both good though but VRS still doesn't have their dampener kit out yet.
the thing is as a vietnamese i can get this set of pedals for 1/4 the cost of a HE
February 3 2024, Thank you Barry. This video just helped me configure the UI for the VNM pedals.
Just in time SRG i was just literally checking these pedals out last night! Always appreciate your reviews!
I like tight tolerances too.... great review once again.
The design is slightly different to the Heusinkveld pedals but I like these as it has more of a modern update, plus a lot more affordable.
These are Gorgeous PedalSet!!
Hi Barry. Great video as always. With the brake pedal, I'm curious about the load cell mounting solution. It doesn't look like there's any through-bolts at that fulcrum point at the bottom, right where the greatest moment of torque would be exerted, but 2 counter-bored cap screws tightened into threaded holes in the load cell. Do you think there's any risk of these stripping over thousands of cycles? They look susceptible to me. It was hard to work out exactly how the load cell was mounted from the video and I may have it all wrong but it's the only reservation I have. Any comment would be greatly appreciated.
What's your everyday pedal set. Also what would recommend for someone who's looking for load cell pedals with a lot of adjustability for under $900 ? Currently using TLCM on a TR8 PRO
Definitely my next purchase.
Just came back here to say thanks Barry for the detailed review. I just had my VNM pedals delivered tonight and have been messing with my setup very lightly. While my position and other items aren't perfect since I didn't order the plate and the pedals don't come with any hardware....I was able to fashion up some kind of setup to rest my feet on for now.
The pedals are fantastic! I started off jumping right into the Formula Vee on Laguna Seca. I've only been racing for a few weeks and I didn't feel that the Vee was the best car being twitchy and having a hard time with my G29 braking zones (too much, too little, too light, too late etc). Well first race out in the Vee and it was awesome, no lockups, very consistent and repeatable braking. I loved it! I'm sure it will get better as I refine my setup and the adjustments of the pedals themselves. Shout out to US Sim Motion for quick and easy delivery in the US!
Did you go from g29 to 600$ pedals
@@ploppen3872 I did! I was tempted to go for the Clubsport V3s, but I knew I ultimately wanted something nicer with more options. I was tempted by the HE, but the quality on these looked and seemed to be a bit of a step up. I've been very happy with them for several weeks now! I'm still using the G29 wheel and shifter, but I might go Simagic over the holidays
@@Alpha718-4.0 Holy hell, great for you! My dude has the big bucks
@@ploppen3872 same price as a pair of brake pads, or cheaper than a full set at the track. So it was a given for skipping a bit of those costs 😆
It seems like there are never ending clones of the Heusinkveld Sprints, and this is one more. The 3 pedal set price is nearly the same as well, from VNM's US distributor. For the price they sell for $659 USD, I'm not sure if they would be the better choice for the money, as Heusinkveld's customer support is so good and trusted and the resale value of them is so high as compared to a pedal new comer. Now if they were around $500 USD that would be a much tougher choice.
At least to the East Coast of the USA, if you buy them directly from HE, you can get them for $680 shipping included, so these pedals are actually more expensive.
That's because they are all trying to copy real race car pedals at the end of the day. So you could say heusinkvelds are copies of real pedals. You can only build things so many ways before people are saying it's a copy of someone else.
@Sim Racing Garage will you review Asetek?
How do you compare these to VRS pedals?
Nice, I love VNM! Shifters have been goo.
Is that the moza r21 in the back?
Can you please get the Asetek pedals? I feel like all of these pedals are the same but at least asetek seems to be trying something kinda new
I came here to post the exact same thing. Would love to get barrys opinion of the Asetek pedals.
@@MichaelWhiteRacing Asetek sent out pedals to various TH-camrs but Barry charges for reviews so I doubt Asetek will pay him to do one. Asetek got plenty of free reviews from others (well they got free pedals)
nice app. Looks like a solid product.
Can you please come back and review the asetek pedals, asking for a friend lol
That pedal tray looks very similar to the Simtrecs which is a good thing!
The VNM one seems to have more adjustability in the the height of the heel plate. The Simtrecs one sits pretty level with the pedals even at its highest setting which I felt I could've been better if it could go higher. This plate might be better. If it fits the Simtrecs I might try this one out.
I am running the sim trecs and as a person who wears an 8.5 size shoe they deff sit a bit high. Debating weather or not to make a move soon.
SRG need some T-shirts and other Merch with "So...Lets Get To It" on 'em. C'mon Barry R. Make it happen Please.
Hi, i like your videos.. can i ask you, of all the sim pedals your tried, what is the pedal that is closest to the real road car?
If i have a simagic wheelbase does the pedals work with that
I want that shirt !!! :)
I'm in the market for a new pedals because mine are starting to fail. These seem very well constructed. I like almost everything about these. Since I consider simracing a hobby, if I buy these I'm thinking long term, 3 to 4 years of use. I drive in socks, so hydraulic pedals are not for me. These seem like they are socks friendly. I don't know if the damper kit makes sense, but overall I'd rather buy all at once. When I tried Fanatec V3 with dampers, I really didn't like it. I do however have some concerns about the manufacturer. Will they provide spare parts down the road? Will the software be updated if Windows 10 or 11 gets some of their famous update in the future that mess something up? This is the only reason I'm thinking about going with a more widely known manufacturer. Well, I will put the links of these pedals in my (now very large) notes, and pull a trigger after the summer is over.
VNM can send you spare parts on demand through distributors, the software gets updated regularly so there's no worries about Windows updates messing anything up, and these pedals are super sock-friendly. I even prefer using them barefooted. If customer support is a big concern, you can take it from the few comments here as we try to get back to questions as soon as they come up. We'll make sure your money is well spent ;)
@@alexbui1385 Thank you for replying.
I know this is a few months late but the VNM guys run a very active discord and they're always on there interacting with customers. Those guys have way more planned than just a shifter and set of pedals. They're a legit outfit. They're already making mige encoders and software etc..
would you go with this or the moza crp?
What's the name of that sequential shifter?
Will these work with a fanatec wheel base?
Nice review 👍 PS. Were you involved in building the James Webb?
Fastest heel/toe in the business. 😂
vous utiliser quoi comme pedal tous les jours ???
i want that shirt!!!!!
These are well built but yeah the price point is high vs the simagic pedals which have the dampers and a hydraulic brake.
A teammate of mine had the Simagic for about 3 months ... well actually he only could use them two weeks in this time. The rest of this period he was waiting for spare parts from China. The hydraulic failed two times, and when the controller also failed he finally dumped them. Simagic-pedals really have big quality-issues combined with a HORRIBLE customer service.
Anyone know of a steering wheel compatible with the vrs direct force pro that is either D shaped or formula style and isn’t crazy expensive?
Or look at the dsd fx70
Just get the SRC quick release and you can use almost any wheel. SRC also has a button plate and you can chose your style of rim and they're well priced.
Turn button plate with turn r305.
Looks nice but also basically the same as Heusinkvelds except chunkier and not load cell based. The construction is nearly a direct copy…
Throttle and Clutch use angle sensors and Brake use loadcell 200kg.
are you stupid or not bother to watch the video at all?
It's much better built and cheaper.
Uhmmm, compare this VNM with Heusinkveld Sprints is like compare gold with bronze. As I know Heusinkveld Sprints are made with steel and these are aluminum with CNC machined. Not the same thing!
Too expensive. They might be decent, but for the price you can have better.
which?
yoyoyo
do you have any spare wheel bases and pedals? my empty wallet would be very happy because of your generosity
fr? haha
Hahahahaahaha you’re really asking for free stuff?
@@F1DrivingZombie The more we laugh, the more SRG will be willing to help I presume.
@@elmalloc do what i do . buy ebay wheels that are being auctioned for parts or repair only.. and turn 2 wheels into a working wheel for cheap. i got a thrustmaster tx. and got my gf and t150 pro . cant remember exact prices.. but i know that i got2 thrustmaster tx's and 2 t150s. and after fixing them. i have a few extra parts that are in working order. so i can keep em just in case. or get rid of the extra parts. sell the parts. or buy more wheels. fix and sell em to get the rest of your sim racing parts. if u can solder.. and use a couple simple tools. these wheels are super easy to fix. and even easier to diagnose.
What car are you driving at 1:29:00 ?
The amount of absolute contempt with which this man slams his clutch makes me want to know his thoughts on spanking