New HE sprint elastomer kit

[RedBull48]

Hello all,
I see that Heusinkveld has recently released their revised elastomers for HE sprint pedal bases. These are the same elastomers on newer sprint bases (Post December 2021) and used on Ultimate+ sets. I have decided to order them to try out myself however I was wondering what sort of experience other users have had with this product? Given HE's history I don't think I will be disappointed.

 

[ColinMac]

I have the new set fitted to my sprints. I like em. A little more progressive and hopefully will last forever.

 

[RedBull48]

I am really hoping it will aid in better trail braking. But I have no illusions that it's more of a lack of talent on my end

 

[ColinMac]

It helped me be more accurate but I think it’s no more than I could likely have. Dialled the pedal feel in anyway. Ach well !

 

[RedBull48]

Thanks for the feedback. Mine are set to arrive the 26th. Will follow up after I can try them out.

 

[RedBull48]

Got my new elastomers setup last night. I am using the medium hardness setup (~50% travel @ 50kilo). I must say my first impressions are quite good. The biggest thing I have noticed is the return rate when beginning to bleed off the brake. Having a different feel upon loading up the brake is quite nice as well, whereas the original rubbers had a uniform feel across the whole range.

After about 20-30 minutes of getting used to the new feel I was able to shave off about .350 from my PB's at silverstone. Looking forward to braking these in further.

 

[anton_Chez]

Do these work for the earlier Pro variant of the pedals, too? Or are the sizes incompatible. Probably a good idea to have a spare set on hand considering the stories of people breaking theirs.

 

[RedBull48]

Do these work for the earlier Pro variant of the pedals, too? Or are the sizes incompatible. Probably a good idea to have a spare set on hand considering the stories of people breaking theirs.

That I am not sure, I would recommend emailing support. Before the elastomer kit was released for sprint I actually emailed them as I was considering getting the Ultimate+ upgrade kit if I could use the new elastomers. It was at that time I was informed they would soon be releasing a dedicated upgrade kit for sprints. Great support over there, also if @Enzo Fazzi is online he may be able to answer your question.

 

[Eric Rowland]

I am using the softer elastomers that came with my Sprints (2020).
Will I notice a significant difference if I got the new ones?

 

[RedBull48]

I am using the softer elastomers that came with my Sprints (2020).
Will I notice a significant difference if I got the new ones?

I was also using the original elastomers in a soft config, I personally notice a difference and it's actually more comfortable for me to use higher brake settings with similar effort. Which in itself helps because it aid's in trail braking. I would highly recommend trying them out. The kit is only 20 euro.

 

[Deleted member 197115]

Do these work for the earlier Pro variant of the pedals, too? Or are the sizes incompatible. Probably a good idea to have a spare set on hand considering the stories of people breaking theirs.

No, unfortunately, I've been checking it myself

Elastomer Kit - Sprint • Heusinkveld

This Elastomer Kit is an optional upgrade for Sim Pedals Sprint owners who currently run earlier spec brake rubbers. This Elastomer Upgrade kit contains our latest injection molded thermoset brake elastomers.

heusinkveld.com

The Elastomer Kit is not compatible with the following products:

• (Classic) Sim Pedals Ultimate (eg. non-plus version): The inner diameter on these elastomers do not match the brake rod diameter on the classic Sim Pedals Ultimate. This kit also does not include the required black discs and spacers, damage to the elastomer will occur if you use the original metal discs. If you want to upgrade your classic Sim Pedals Ultimate, please see the Sim Pedals Ultimate Upgrade Kit.
• Sim Pedals Pro: This kit is not designed to be compatible with the Sim Pedals Pro. Required hardware to install the Elastomer kit is supplied with the Sim Pedals Sprint only.

 

[LeeHetherington]

Confused how HE’s site is charging 48 euros to ship 20 euros elastomers to US…. Found US vendor for $11 shipping.

 

[RedBull48]

Confused how HE’s site is charging 48 euros to ship 20 euros elastomers to US…. Found US vendor for $11 shipping.

Unfortunately that is down to UPS. HE has no control over the shipping prices which are still inflated with most carriers.

 

[lukester1975]

I've been thinking the brake feel needed some work but was too lazy to play with the original elastomers. Had no idea about this kit, so just wanted to say thanks for the thread!

Feels to me ... promising. Liking the more progressive feel but I need to go for a harder setup than what I had before, I think.

Cheers!

 

[RedBull48]

I've been thinking the brake feel needed some work but was too lazy to play with the original elastomers. Had no idea about this kit, so just wanted to say thanks for the thread!

Feels to me ... promising. Liking the more progressive feel but I need to go for a harder setup than what I had before, I think.

Cheers!

I also ended up going harder than the original elastomers. But in the end I found this a better result.

 

[blekenbleu]

Washers?
In addition to 1 hard and 3 soft elastomer bushings,
the received kit included a pair of black polymer (nylon?) washers,
one of which fits a recess in the hard bushing.
These washers are mentioned in neither manual nor video...?

 

[Enzo Fazzi]

Washers?
In addition to 1 hard and 3 soft elastomer bushings,
the received kit included a pair of black polymer (nylon?) washers,
one of which fits a recess in the hard bushing.
These washers are mentioned in neither manual nor video...?

Same applies to the brake, though the difference in travel is smaller because it's all relative.