GT1 Pro vs HE-Pro pedals

[Dan Shearer]

First post here. I am in the market to purchase a new set of pedals and think I have it narrowed down to either the Ricmotech GT1 Pro or Heusinkveld HE-Pros. I can't find much info on the GT1's and a lot of information about the HE-Pro's. I leaning toward the HE-Pro's just because of that but would like to see if anyone here has any experience with the GT-1's. I know there is a glowing review on The Simpit but I would like to dig a bit deeper than just one review. Thanks.

 

[Peter Klawitter]

i went from Logitech G27, G29 (same thing), then Thrustmaster, then Fanatec CSP v2, then Heusinkveld Pro’s loved them!!!!!!! got them beginning of 2015, sold them 2 months ago and got Heusinkveld Ultimates!!! absolutely loved the Pro’s and love the Ultimates.
(have been on and driven with CSP v3’s, MPPC’s, HPP’s and CST pedals) hands down for me, stand 100% behind my recommendation: Heusinkveld Pro or Ultimates every day, any day!!!!

 

[wajdi]

i went from Logitech G27, G29 (same thing), then Thrustmaster, then Fanatec CSP v2, then Heusinkveld Pro’s loved them!!!!!!! got them beginning of 2015, sold them 2 months ago and got Heusinkveld Ultimates!!! absolutely loved the Pro’s and love the Ultimates.
(have been on and driven with CSP v3’s, MPPC’s, HPP’s and CST pedals) hands down for me, stand 100% behind my recommendation: Heusinkveld Pro or Ultimates every day, any day!!!!

Is it worth to upgrade from pro to ultimate? I have the pro and I’m thinking to get the ultimate.

 

[Beef36]

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[Peter Klawitter]

Is it worth to upgrade from pro to ultimate? I have the pro and I’m thinking to get the ultimate.

for me the Ultimates were worth it, as i was missing the higher BRAKE FORCE (Pro's approx. 55kg max to Ultimates 136kg max) i have mine set around 70-80kg approx. as i want to kind of give the same feedback as a Porsche GT3 Cup car (said to be 64-70kg). additionally the adjustability is awesome on the Ultimates.

But 100% agree with @Beef36 - if you are on a budget, stay with HE Pro's longer and get a alu extrusion rig if you don't have one, that is also a sim/ game changer.

most important factor for SimRacing though, pedals make you a more consistent, smoother and precise driver, for me this was 100% the case when changed to Pro's and then to Ultimate's. (coming from Logitech, Thrustmaster and then Fanatec).
and then went OSW (SimQuip.net), Heusinkveld GT Rig, Heusinkveld SQ Shifter and so on.

 

[signman]

I just listed my Ultimates is Classifieds

 

[Tim Meuris]

for me the Ultimates were worth it, as i was missing the higher BRAKE FORCE (Pro's approx. 55kg max to Ultimates 136kg max) i have mine set around 70-80kg approx. as i want to kind of give the same feedback as a Porsche GT3 Cup car (said to be 64-70kg). additionally the adjustability is awesome on the Ultimates.

But 100% agree with @Beef36 - if you are on a budget, stay with HE Pro's longer and get a alu extrusion rig if you don't have one, that is also a sim/ game changer.

most important factor for SimRacing though, pedals make you a more consistent, smoother and precise driver, for me this was 100% the case when changed to Pro's and then to Ultimate's. (coming from Logitech, Thrustmaster and then Fanatec).
and then went OSW (SimQuip.net), Heusinkveld GT Rig, Heusinkveld SQ Shifter and so on.

I cold have sworn the HEPRO's had 90kg of brake force. Imo HEPRO are the way to go. Very adjustable pedals and a lifelong warranty and excellent customer support . The clutch spring once broke: 2 days later i was up and racing again.

 

[Peter Klawitter]

I cold have sworn the HEPRO's had 90kg of brake force. Imo HEPRO are the way to go. Very adjustable pedals and a lifelong warranty and excellent customer support . The clutch spring once broke: 2 days later i was up and racing again.

you can also see here: Pro’s up to 55kg and Ultimate’s up to 136kg
https://heusinkveld.com/support/pedal-selection-guide/?v=ea8a1a99f6c9
their customer support has been fantastic, since i purchased first hardware from them, even unrelated to their products to try to help and provide solutions or suggestions, industry should look at them and that is 1st grade customer support.

in regards to pedals, clutch, maybe of interest (maybe not the same issue, but i know some buddies of mine had this problem):
https://heusinkveld.com/sim-pedals-pro-service-bulletin-2/?v=d3dcf429c67

PS: just FYI, for calibration, every 25 RAW is 1kg

 

[ricerracer]

Can not speak for the P1 but all I know is the HE pedals are amazing and the customer support is perfect.

 

[Moxley6969]

I had the opportunity back a while to test both Ultimates and GT1 Pro's back to back,

Fwiw, i have a set of Husinks now. Lol

https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/2dof-to-3dof-diy-seat-mover.5271/page-25#post-102484

 

[Dan Shearer]

I had the opportunity back a while to test both Ultimates and GT1 Pro's back to back,

Fwiw, i have a set of Husinks now. Lol

https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/2dof-to-3dof-diy-seat-mover.5271/page-25#post-102484

Thanks Nick for the detail and everyone else that has responded. Good info to consider.

 

[Deleted member 197115]

People also forget that hydraulic pedals require more maintenance and sometimes leak.
Load celled application with rubber dampers is maintenance free while providing essentially the same tactile feedback.

 

[Moxley6969]

Thanks Nick for the detail and everyone else that has responded. Good info to consider.

Hey Dan,

No problem at all.

How's your style 1 and 27 doing ? Assuming the Style 1 went together no problems ?

 

[Dan Shearer]

Both work great...even the diy version! Really high quality stuff.

 

[ricerracer]

People also forget that hydraulic pedals require more maintenance and sometimes leak.
Load celled application with rubber dampers is maintenance free while providing essentially the same tactile feedback.

And when the springs do fade in strength HE gladly send you a set of FREE ones