LOHJA, Finland, September 10, 2026. Apex300, a direct-to-consumer specialist sim racing equipment store based in Lohja, Finland, has announced an expanded selection of direct drive wheel bases now available across its European market. The updated collection includes models from Simagic, Simucube and MOZA Racing, covering entry-level direct drive to professional-grade systems.

ANSWER BLOCK : Direct drive wheel bases connect the motor directly to the steering column, producing cleaner and more detailed force feedback than belt-driven alternatives. Apex300 carries Simagic, Simucube and MOZA Racing wheel bases for EU delivery from Finland.

The expanded wheel bases range is available at apex300.com/collections/wheel-bases, with all models in stock for dispatch within one to three business days and EU delivery in three to seven business days.

Why Wheel Bases Matter for Sim Racing

A sim racing wheel base is the motor unit that generates force feedback through the steering wheel during a simulation session. Force feedback translates what the tyres are doing in real time, including understeer, oversteer, kerb strikes and surface texture changes, directly into physical resistance through the wheel.

Direct drive wheel bases connect the motor shaft directly to the steering column without a belt or gear mechanism between them. This removes mechanical lag and produces cleaner, more detailed force feedback than belt-driven alternatives. For sim racers using simulation titles such as iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione and Le Mans Ultimate, a direct drive sim racing wheel base represents a measurable improvement in how the car communicates through the wheel.

The difference becomes most apparent during threshold braking and high-speed cornering, where small tyre load changes are communicated through the wheel. A direct drive system transmits these details without the filtering effect that a belt or gear introduces.

What Apex300 Now Carries

The Apex300 wheel base collection covers three torque levels suited to different driver profiles and racing disciplines.

The Simagic Alpha EVO Sport operates at 9Nm of peak torque. This output suits the majority of road car, GT3 and touring car categories in sim racing platforms. At 9Nm, force feedback is strong enough to communicate tyre information accurately without requiring physical effort to hold the wheel through fast corners. The Simagic Alpha EVO Sport is the most practical entry point into direct drive for most sim racers.

The Simagic Alpha EVO Ultra operates at 28Nm of peak torque. This output is suited to drivers who race open-wheel, prototype and high-downforce car categories where tyre loads are significantly higher and the force feedback demand is proportionally greater. At 28Nm, the physical sensation through the wheel is considerably stronger and requires appropriate upper body conditioning for longer sessions.

The Simucube 2 series covers Sport, Pro and Ultimate variants, representing the high-end professional segment of direct drive sim racing wheel bases. Simucube systems are used by professional sim racing teams and esports organisations. They are characterised by high peak torque, low latency motor control and detailed software configuration options.

MOZA Racing wheel bases cover mid-range direct drive options at a competitive price point, suited to drivers transitioning from belt-driven systems to direct drive for the first time.

Choosing Between Direct Drive Levels

The question of how much torque a sim racing wheel base needs is one of the most common questions among buyers entering direct drive. The answer depends primarily on the racing categories a driver uses and their physical preference for wheel resistance.

For most sim racers running road cars, GT3 and touring car classes, a 9Nm system such as the Simagic Alpha EVO Sport provides accurate and engaging force feedback without requiring excess physical effort. For drivers who focus on Formula or prototype categories, 20Nm and above becomes more relevant.

Apex300 has published a detailed spending guide for sim racing setups at apex300.com/blogs/news/how-much-should-you-spend-on-a-sim-racing-setup, covering how to allocate budget across a full sim racing build including wheel base, steering wheel, pedals and cockpit.

For drivers building their first serious rig, the first setup guide at apex300.com/blogs/news/sim-racing-gear-first-setup walks through the correct order for purchasing components and which parts of the rig to prioritise first.

Gaming Racing Wheels and Compatibility

Each sim racing wheel base requires a compatible steering wheel. Apex300 carries gaming wheel options across GT, Formula, Hypercar and rally styles from Simagic, Cube Controls, Pokornyi Engineering and Sparco. All wheels listed on the site are confirmed compatible with the wheel bases available in the collection.

The Simagic Zeus range is a modular gaming racing wheel system that adapts between Formula, GT and Sport configurations using interchangeable components. This makes it practical for sim racers who compete across multiple car categories without wanting separate wheels for each.

Compatibility between wheel bases and steering wheels across different brands is covered in the Apex300 compatibility guide at apex300.com/pages/compatibility-guide.

Ordering and Delivery Information

All wheel bases at Apex300 ship from the company's warehouse in Lohja, Finland. In-stock items dispatch within one to three business days. Standard EU delivery takes three to seven business days depending on the destination country.

All prices include VAT. Klarna buy-now-pay-later is available at checkout for split payment across multiple instalments. Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt for unused items in original packaging.

For questions about which direct drive sim racing wheel base suits a specific setup or racing category, the Apex300 team is available at [email protected] with responses within 24 hours on business days.

FAQ:

Q1: What is the difference between a direct drive and belt-driven sim racing wheel base?

A direct drive wheel base connects the motor shaft directly to the steering column. A belt-driven base uses a belt between motor and shaft. Direct drive produces lower latency and more detailed force feedback. Belt-driven bases are quieter and lighter but filter out some fine detail.

Q2: Which sim racing wheel base suits a beginner entering direct drive?

The Simagic Alpha EVO Sport at 9Nm is the most practical starting point. It provides strong and accurate force feedback for most road car and GT categories without requiring the physical output that higher-torque systems demand across longer sessions.

Q3: Do Apex300 wheel bases come with a steering wheel included?

Wheel bases and steering wheels are sold separately at Apex300. This allows drivers to pair the wheel base with a wheel that suits their preferred driving style and racing category. All steering wheels listed on the site include compatibility confirmation.

Q4: What gaming racing wheel options are compatible with Simagic wheel bases?

Simagic wheel bases are compatible with Simagic steering wheels including the Zeus modular range, and with third-party wheels using standard quick release adapters. Cube Controls and Pokornyi Engineering wheels at Apex300 are also compatible. The compatibility guide at apex300.com/pages/compatibility-guide covers all verified pairings.

Q5: How long does Apex300 take to deliver a wheel base to Germany or the Netherlands?

In-stock wheel bases dispatch within one to three business days from Finland. Standard EU delivery to Germany and the Netherlands takes three to seven business days. Tracking is provided by email after dispatch.

About Apex300

Apex300 Oy is a direct-to-consumer sim racing equipment store based in Lohja, Finland. The company specialises in curated sim racing hardware including wheel bases, steering wheels, pedals, cockpits, shifters and motion systems from brands including Simagic, Simucube, Heusinkveld, MOZA Racing, Trak Racer, Sabelt, Sparco, Sim-Lab, Cube Controls and Pokornyi Engineering. Apex300 ships across Europe with a focus on Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Finland.

Website: https://apex300.com
Wheel Bases Collection: https://apex300.com/collections/wheel-bases
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: +358 40 5484737