Accessories
In addition to the steering wheel, wheelbase and pedals, other peripheral accessories should briefly be highlighted at this point.
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Unlike handbrakes that are used in road cars, handbrakes in sim racing are built like fly-off handbrakes that are commonly used in rallying and drifting. Fly-off handbrakes return to their original position after application,...
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Dashboards are displays that show vehicle information. They are available in the form of real dashboards often with LED gearshift flashes, inappropriate brackets, and fixed displays or in form of apps for cell phones and tablets...
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The term Button Box refers to the additional control units on the steering wheel as well as separate control units, which are often mounted right next to the wheelbase. Separate button boxes, just like the ones found on steering wheels,...
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For integrated shifting units on the steering wheel see paddle shifter.
Shifters, in sim racing terms, are external units...