Conspit 280 FR
280 mm open-top formula wheel, 1050 g, rocker shifters and dual clutch
Description
The Conspit 280 FR is a 280 mm open-top formula wheel weighing 1050 g, aimed at formula, prototype and competitive GT cars.
Build. A compression-molded 3K prepreg carbon fiber front panel on a die-cast aluminum body with CNC-finished features; pressure-injected silicone grips over CNC aluminum cores.
Controls. 12 RGB buttons, two 7-way funky switches, four 12-position rotaries, a 6-position Dial Matrix that switches Encoder Remapping profiles, and vertical encoder wheels above each grip. 10 RGB rev LEDs (58 RGB LEDs in total).
Paddles. One-piece die-cast aluminum rocker shifter with magnetic feel and Hall sensors, plus Hall dual-clutch paddles with bite point modes.
Connection. Pogo-pin USB through a CDP or CDR quick release on ARES bases, or USB-C direct to a PC with the included Quick-Con adapter for other bases. No built-in screen; it pairs with the CSD Nano.
Features & highlights
Driving style
Built for F1 25, iRacing open-wheelers and prototypes in Le Mans Ultimate, where its small diameter and low inertia suit quick, small inputs; it also works for competitive GT racing in ACC.
Best for formula and prototype drivers on PC; less suited for drifting or road cars, which need a larger round rim.
Build quality
3K prepreg carbon fiber front panel, die-cast aluminum body with CNC-finished features, aluminum-cored silicone grips and die-cast aluminum paddles with Hall sensors.
Software
Configured in CONSPIT Link 2.0 on Windows PC (buttons, Encoder Remapping, LEDs); full SimHub support for RGB LEDs. PC only.
Specifications
Pros
- Very light for fast FFB detail
- Dense control layout
- Rocker shifter lets either hand shift
- Carbon and aluminum build
- Third-party base compatible
Cons
- No built-in display
- PC only
- Showing as restocking on Conspit's store at listing time
- QR sold separately
What's in the box
- 280 FR wheel
- Quick-Con Adapter
- Coiled data cable