Derek Speare Designs Sequential Shifters

Derek Speare Designs have just released two brand new sequential shifters for use on the PC. DSD make a range of sim racing accessories including button boxes and steering wheel add-on’s. Both of these shifters connect to the PC using a USB connection and should require minimal set up.

The first of these shifters is called the Pro Sequential which is designed to be a heavy duty, solid built shifter. Made from aluminium and steel it looks like it will feel and act as if it’s some straight out of a real race car, quite a contrast to some of the sequential shifters you get included with wheel and pedal sets. It is therefore recommended that you mount it solidly and securely. You can currently buy this shifter from derekspearedesigns.com for 139.75 USD plus shipping.

The second shifter is called the Econo-Sport sequential and provides a lighter, quieter movement. It also comes with six buttons which can be very handy for assigning to various functions in the game or sim. It never hurts to have a few extra buttons, especially with the large amount of adjustments you can now make in car in iRacing. This shifter is currently selling for 79.75 USD plus shipping so may be a good option if the Pro Sequential is out of your price range.

I’d imagine the Econo-Sport is also a good choice for the more casual sim racer who doesn’t want to work up a sweat where as the Pro is more for those looking for that ultimate level of realism.

Either way they are both said to be built to last and very reliable. It looks like they’d make a good addition to any sim racing rig and would be ideal for someone with a Logitech G27 who wants a sequential box to go along with their H pattern gear shifter.

Also, although Derek Speare Designs hasn’t designed them for this use and I believe they are digital devices I’d have thought they’d make a fairly good handbrake too for rally sims if you don’t have a specialist analog handbrake to use. We do believe though that DSD will be bringing out a specialist handbrake in the future which promises to be very good.

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