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  • Page 1 Forte S-Series Sim Racing ® Pedals Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Asetek SimSports Forte S-Series pedals. ® ® You have made an excellent choice! We are sure the Forte S-Series pedals ® will help you take your sim racing career to the next level. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced racer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 4.2.6 Throttle Preload Adjustment ................20 Foreword ............................. 2 4.2.7 Throttle Spring Replacement ................22 About This Document ...................... 2 4.2.8 Throttle Travel Distance Adjustment .............. 24 Other Relevant Documents ................... 2 4.2.9 Swapping Elastomers ..................... 25 Symbols Used ........................

  • Page 4: Foreword

    About This Document the support. The serial number can be found on the bottom of the brake base plate and written here for your convenience: This manual is written for the end-user of the Asetek SimSports ® Forte S-Series Pedals (hereon after: “pedals”) and contains ®...

  • Page 5: Symbols Used

    Asetek. This manual or any parts thereof may only be published, transmitted, displayed, or made available to a third party with express written permission from Asetek SimSports...

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    • Flyer with QR code to online manual • Safety brief • Warranty statement • Asetek SimSports sticker sheet ® • USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable (Two (2) meters) • USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable (Two (2) meters) •...

  • Page 7: Videos

    ® ® ® (https:/ / ), you will be able to pedals; you have made an excellent choice! Asetek SimSports www.youtube.com/aseteksimsports ® find tutorial videos which, in detail, demonstrates numerous Forte S-Series pedals will bring you to the next level of your ®...

  • Page 8: Compatibility

    PC (Windows 10, 11) • Unauthorized removal or modification of parts or safety devices of the product; Games Assetto Corsa • Use of spare parts or accessories that Asetek SimSports has not ® Assetto Corsa Competizione approved; DiRT Rally •...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    3. Product Overview Throttle pedal arm Throttle pedal face plate Brake pedal arm Brake pedal face plate Locking thumb nut Rod clevis lock pin Throttle pedal stop Rod clevis Heel rest Lock nut Brake pedal stop Throttle preload adjustment Locking thumb nut Throttle spring RGB LED strip Rod clevis lock pin...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    4. Getting Started 4.1.3 Mounting to your Rig This section will teach you how to get your pedals set up and The pedals are intended to be solely used while mounted to a running. Later in the manual, you will learn much more about sim racing rig.
  • Page 11 The baseplates are designed to be used with M6 screws, and holes in your rig should be with Ø6,4 diameter. It is also Throttle/Clutch extension cable 200mm compatible with the included M6 slot nuts. The Asetek SimSports Forte S-Series pedals are designed ®...
  • Page 12 8. Mount each pedal to the holes using four (4) provided M6x20 screws, four (4) washers, and four (4) bolts or M6 slot nuts (depending on your rig). Congratulations. You have successfully mounted your Asetek SimSports Forte S-Series Pedals to your rig. Enjoy the ride! ®...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Pedals

    4.2 Adjusting the Pedals above, and there is no opportunity to change that specifically to any driver. It is just physics that you will have the most efficient braking when the brake pedal is at a 90-degree angle. Avoid eye contact with the lubrication grease and wash hands thoroughly after adjustment. It is essential to make sure you have the correct pedal angle in any racing style.

  • Page 14: Pedal Face Plate Adjustments

    4.2.1 Pedal Face Plate Adjustments Do not use a power drill, as this may damage the screws. Forte S-Series pedal face plates can be adjusted along the X ® and Y-axis. It will allow the pedals to accommodate a variety of different shoe sizes and increase performance and comfort for anyone using the pedals.

  • Page 15: Forte ® S-Series Brake & Throttle Pedals

    When applying brake pressure late you want to be able to use hardness, “caliper to disc gap”, travel and much more. And by muscle memory to replicate that trail brake feeling going into using the Asetek SimSports RaceHub™ software, you’re ready ®...

  • Page 16: How Does The M.l.c.p.c.™ System Function

    A hard and short brake pedal is faster because you can brake later, and it is required to proper trail brake and use your muscle The Asetek SimSports M.L.C.P.C (Mechanical Load Cell memory to do so, as explained later. You can consider a race car ®...
  • Page 17 0.5 mm 10 times in a row, and you will get the point. But your muscle memory can memorize a pressure extremely accurately, And THAT is the Asetek SimSports Forte S-Series ®...
  • Page 18 3/10 of a second each lap. The Top 10 in F1 or GT3 is frequently determined in way less than 3/10 of a second. The conclusion is that we at Asetek SimSports ® have developed the Forte S-Series pedals to replicate a real ®...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Brake Pedal Angle

    4.2.4 Adjusting the Brake Pedal Angle 2. Remove the clevis lock pin 1. To adjust the brake pedal angle, you will have to remove the clevis attaching the M.L.C.P.C.™ brake cylinder push rod to the pedal arm and swing the cylinder out of the way of the brake pedal.
  • Page 20 Please note that on a flat surface, you will have to unmount the pedals, to achieve 6. Once you have achieved your desired position, tighten the this. locking thumbnut 4. When the cylinder is out of the way, you can adjust the pedal stops by loosening the locking thumbnut 7.

  • Page 21: Throttle Pedal Angle Adjustment

    4.2.5 Throttle Pedal Angle Adjustment 3. Once you have achieved your desired position, tighten the locking thumbnut 1. You can adjust the pedal stop on the throttle by loosening the locking thumbnut 2. Push the pedal slightly forward and rotate the thumbscrew 4.

  • Page 22: Throttle Preload Adjustment

    4.2.6 Throttle Preload Adjustment 1. Turning clockwise, loosen the uppermost thumbnut, which locks the lowermost thumbnut in place. It is the one closest to the pedal itself. Always remember that the spring must not act as a stop, instead adjust the throttle pedal stop (see 4.2.8 throttle travel distance adjustment) For the Forte S-Series throttle, you have the option of...
  • Page 23 3. Turn the uppermost thumbnut counterclockwise to re- 2. Adjust preload on the spring by turning the bottom tighten it, locking the bottom thumbnut in its position. thumbnut (in contact with the spring): Counterclockwise to tighten the preload, making the throttle require more force to engage.

  • Page 24: Throttle Spring Replacement

    4.2.7 Throttle Spring Replacement To give you a variety of different customization options, that 2. Lift the rod free of the pedal arm. allow you to bridge the gap between sim racing and real-world racing with precision, we include two (2) springs with the Forte ®...
  • Page 25 3. Remove the rod with spring from the pivot bracket. 7. Reinsert the rod clevis lock pin, and make sure it is locked firmly into place. 4. Remove the spring from the rod. Make sure the mounting of the pedal is set and all parts are secured tightly before use 5.

  • Page 26: Throttle Travel Distance Adjustment

    4.2.8 Throttle Travel Distance Adjustment 2. Use an Allen key to adjust the height of the Allen screw. The throttle can have its travel distance adjusted. This allows you to set a new pedal stop of your throttle pedal – essentially reducing the distance of activation and the feeling of resistance as you move through less of the available spring distance.

  • Page 27: Swapping Elastomers

    4.2.9 Swapping Elastomers 3. Lift the brake cylinder Changing the elastomers can easily be done, just follow the steps as instructed: Please be aware that edges on the rod clevis can be sharp 1. To swap the elastomers, you will have to remove the clevis attaching the M.L.C.P.C.™...
  • Page 28 5. Carefully remove the elastomer with your fingers. If you 7. Grab the rod and carefully insert into the elastomer and over cannot get it out with your fingers, use the pushrod spring to the spring pull it out. 6. Carefully insert your preferred elastomer around the spring 8.

  • Page 29: Elastomer Types

    • The black elastomer is the softest and provides easier travel on your brake pedal. Note: Please be aware that only the included elastomer lengths, hardness’s and types, or those sold on the Asetek SimSports ® • The green elastomer w/text is the medium and provides a Webshop, are officially supported by Asetek SimSports .

  • Page 30: Brake Pedal Preload Adjustment

    Elastomer Comparison Chart: 4.2.11 Brake Pedal Preload Adjustment To simulate the brake pad to disc gap that exists in any real car New colors Old colors Firmness – we have implemented a solution that easily lets you adjust just how much gap you want to use. To change the brake preload, Yellow Hard follow these steps:...
  • Page 31 2. Rotate the piston to adjust the amount of preload 3. Re-tighten the thumbnut and rotate clockwise, while holding on your brake: the piston firm, until it locks up against the piston. Clockwise to decrease the simulated distance If you had to adjust the piston, retighten the clevis between disc and caliper/pad.

  • Page 32: Connecting To Your Pc

    4.3 Connecting to your PC When installing your pedals, you will find that the USB Type-C female connector is pointing towards the throttle, not towards In our relentless quest to make your experience as seamless and the pedal set’s rear. This was a very intentional choice on our side immersive as possible, we have gone to great lengths to simplify to make sure you will not coincidentally break the connector.

  • Page 33: Start Racing

    5. RaceHub™ Adjustments Plug the Type-C end into your pedals and the Type-A end into your PC. Your PC will recognize the Asetek SimSports Forte ® ® S-Series pedals. Proceed to install the RaceHub™ and configure your pedals to your liking (See section 5.3. for instructions).

  • Page 34: Racehub™ Updating

    1. Navigate to the pane in RaceHub™ called Calibration Asetek SimSports RaceHub™ allows you to make a plethora of 2. Push the calibrate button ® adjustments to your Asetek SimSports products. On the Forte ® ® S-Series pedals, it will allow you to adjust pedal maps, calibrate your pedals, adjust the aRGB lighting, and much more.

  • Page 35: Deadzone Adjustments

    5.4 Deadzone Adjustments 3. Follow the on-screen instructions In RaceHub™, you will be able to set both top and bottom 4. Done! Your calibration will carry over into all the supported deadzones on all your pedals. games. A bottom deadzone allows you to slightly activate your pedal Once your pedals are calibrated, only a few unique scenarios will without engaging the brake.

  • Page 36: Maximum Brake Force Adjustment

    However, should you require less pressure to reach what the simulator is recognizing to be 100% brake application, you can calibrate whichever force you want to equal 100%. We suggest the following settings for deadzone when using the Asetek SimSports Forte S-Series pedals, which is how it is ®...

  • Page 37: Custom Pedal Mapping

    5.6 Custom Pedal Mapping As we briefly mentioned, a real race car will not have a linear throttle response. An example will be an Audi R8 LMS GT3, One of the great features of RaceHub™ is the ability to map the which has less activation of the throttle at the beginning of the curves of your pedals precisely to your liking.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    6.3 Spare Parts We suggest you clean the throttle with regular intervals (6 months) with a soft, dry, clean cloth. We strongly advise you only you original Asetek SimSports ® If unwanted rubbing sounds occur, we suggest using mineral oil.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Sometimes unforeseen issues occur. But do not worry, we are here to help. If you are having issues we suggest consulting the FAQ on www.asetek.com/simsports/knowledge-base-category/f-a-q-troubleshooting/ If you are not able to find a solution on the FAQ please consult our friendly and knowledgeable support staff via www.asetek.

  • Page 40: Safety

    8. Safety • The device must not be exposed to rain or humidity to avoid • This product contains components that the user cannot the risk of fire and electric shock. repair. Opening parts of the product may compromise the safe use of the product and will void the warranty.

  • Page 41: Commissioning & Sustainability

    9.1 Packaging environmentally sound manner. All packaging is made out of paper and cardboard. All our If you feel uncertain about how to recycle any Asetek SimSports ® cardboard and paper products are labeled with the FSC product, we suggest getting in touch with our dedicated mark, ensuring maximum reusability and that the forests are customer support team, who will happily help you.

  • Page 42: Production

    We, Asetek, as manufacturer, declare that the Forte products ® from the brand Asetek, produced in Denmark are tested according to all relevant CE standards/regulations and passed all tests. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found and downloaded via www.asetek.com/simsports/product/forte-pedals-...

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