what options there are for handbrake?

K.Schaefer · Dec 27, 2015

What option there are for handbrakes and what is the price?
Diy
Fanatec
What else?

ouvert · Dec 27, 2015

TH8A in analog mode ..

Bez · Dec 27, 2015

http://www.h-engineering.net/shop/sim-handbrake-2/

K.Schaefer · Dec 27, 2015

Bez said:
http://www.h-engineering.net/shop/sim-handbrake-2/

Yes looks amazing but is a bit over budget. But I think they are all that much

Bez · Dec 27, 2015

I watched a review of the fanatec one and they complained about bad flex left and right, like @ouvert said the cheaper option is th8 in analogue mode which I see as a better option than the fanatec offering.

Gary Horneck · Dec 27, 2015

I have the Fanatec. It does flex if you really yank it hard, but you should not be yanking it that hard anyhow. Its very progressive, a little tap will start the car rotating.

jimortality · Dec 27, 2015

ouvert said:
TH8A in analog mode ..

Analog mode? how do I get that cheers

ouvert · Dec 27, 2015

jimortality said:
Analog mode? how do I get that cheers

rotate, activate in settings ..

you can skip first half of video if you want ..

asteroulis · Dec 28, 2015

Yes you can use the th8rs/a in analog for handbrake but imho the feel is ridiculous. I own it and it simply wont give any satisfaction. Also I think it's quite expensive to just use it as a mediocre handbrake. I suggest you buy a dedicated one.

Dimitry Pappas · Dec 28, 2015

Another good and affordable option is DimSim handbrake,find his products@ebay.

Flying Kefran · Dec 28, 2015

Bez said:
http://www.h-engineering.net/shop/sim-handbrake-2/

I ordered this one a few days ago when I saw that they had it in stock. I should get it this week. I will post some coments if some of you are interested.

I hesitated with Derek Spears hydraulic handbrake (brillant design) but it would have been a too big overkill considering the time I spend on rally games.

Deleted member 197115 · Dec 28, 2015

Bez said:
http://www.h-engineering.net/shop/sim-handbrake-2/

Awesome looking one. And knowing HE quality must be built to last.

K.Schaefer · Dec 30, 2015

Dimitry Pappas said:
Another good and affordable option is DimSim handbrake,find his products@ebay.

Is it only via ebay or does he have a website?

Dimitry Pappas · Dec 31, 2015

Only eBay and that I think gives you safety.The handbrake made by Dimsim is a TANK!!!
You can see his videos@youtube!
I wish you all a happy new year!!!

Fleskebacon · Mar 13, 2016

I ended up with an extremely simple DIY. Cost me a total of $35. Not analogue, but it wouldn't be too hard to do, just replace the microswitch with a pot. It's rock solid.

Slalom823 · Mar 13, 2016

Nice work!! ^^^^^

Could it be easy to use a usb joystick as a handbrake?

Moxley6969 · Mar 14, 2016

Slalom823 said:
Nice work!! ^^^^^

Could it be easy to use a usb joystick as a handbrake?

No real resistance....would technically work....but would feel kinda crappy.

Slalom823 · Mar 14, 2016

I don't play rally games too often, but I am thinking I may try one out sometime and if it works well enough then maybe modify the handle somewhat. I doubt the feel would be great, but I think it could be improved.