{"product_id":"asetek-invicta-s-series-thorp-ii","title":"Asetek Invicta S-Series THORP II","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eInvicta™ S-Series T.H.O.R.P.™ II\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QjktKoChfX8?si=ma5ENm2lpy3PEryN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eExperience more than just a simulation with the Invicta S-Series\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXP128955264 BCX0\" lang=\"DA-DK\" data-scheme-color=\"@FFFFFF,0,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP128955264 BCX0\"\u003eT.H.O.R.P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eEquipped with the groundbreaking\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXP128955264 BCX0\" lang=\"DA-DK\" data-scheme-color=\"@FFFFFF,0,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP128955264 BCX0\"\u003eT.H.O.R.P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eII hydraulic brake system, the S Series Pedals deliver an authentic race car braking feel while offering a wider range of adjustability\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003ethat provides the possibility for up to 40% longer travel as well as reaching the 2nd second stage with less force applied\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hydraulic brake system also enables immersive trail braking, providing precise control and seamless modulation for an authentic braking sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd by accurately simulating real brake pressure and fluid dynamics, it delivers a consistent braking feel, helping you build and refine muscle memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eWhat sets the S-Series apart is the ability to adjust the distance between the throttle and brake by up to 400 mm, allowing for a fully customizable pedal setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"818\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eAll adjustable parts are colored orange for quick and tool-free customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"818\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDECIDE THE DISTANCE.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eThe Invicta™ S-Series\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXP128955264 BCX0\" lang=\"DA-DK\" data-scheme-color=\"@FFFFFF,0,\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP128955264 BCX0\"\u003eT.H.O.R.P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eII give you full control over your setup, allowing you to adjust the distance between the throttle and brake by up to 400 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eThis flexibility lets you customize your rig to match your exact preferences – even enabling inverted mounting – all with a single cable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eIf you demand complete freedom without compromising on quality, these pedals are the ultimate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTHE T.H.O.R.P.™ SYSTEM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW58796543 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003eThe T.H.O.R.P. (Twin Hydraulic Opposing Rapid Pistons) System is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003eAsetek\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003eSimSports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003e’ hydraulic brake cylinder which gives you the ultimate experience of driving a real racecar. The brake cylinder features an automotive grade pressure sensor, which makes it the closest you will come to an authentic brake experience in sim racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW58796543 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58796543 BCX0\"\u003eThe functionality of the T.H.O.R.P. System is based on two stages – the soft stage and the hard stage – just like in a real race car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__head\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e01 THE SOFT STAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal race car:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you apply pressure on the pedal, it will move 10-20 mm (measured on the pedal plate), while you build up pressure, while the caliper pistons are traveling to and pushing the brake pads against the brake disc, and to compensate for the small amount of play in all the mechanical parts on the pedal system that is required for them not to seize up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT.H.O.R.P. System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince we do not have a brake disc, caliper and brake pads in a simulator, we designed the slave cylinder to replicate their function. It compresses an elastomer, creating a realistic sensation that closely simulates the feel of a real race car’s braking system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen full pedal travel is obtained, the slave cylinder will hit a mechanical stop, just like in a real race as described above. We supply different elastomers to mimic different feelings of the “soft stage”, but the different elastomers will not change the pedal travel, only how much force that is needed to fully depress the pedal and engage the hard stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__head\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e02 THE HARD STAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal race car:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen hydraulic pressure is built up, the brake pads are squeezing the discs hard and all mechanical play is compensated. In this stage, your foot is basically pressing against a wall, because now your muscles are pressing directly against the hydraulic forces (the brake fluid). Since the fluid cannot be compressed, you will feel the pedal is hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a racecar driver complains about a “long” or a “soft” pedal, it is typically because there is air in the system, and since air CAN be compressed, the pedal will feel soft and long. The mechanics then bleed the brakes for air, meaning there is only fluid left in the system, and the pedal is once again hard after passing the “soft stage”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT.H.O.R.P. System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the slave system is mechanically locked, you have 100% the same feeling as in a racecar, when the brake pads are fully pressed against the brake disc, and your muscles are pressing directly against the hydraulic forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is NOT simulated, this is the same and identical feeling as in a racecar, and you can keep pressing the pedal up to a hydraulic pressure of 100 bar, which corresponds to 185 kg of pressure on the pedal plate – the same as a real F1 car!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE SOFTWARE BEHIND YOUR SUCCESS.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eRaceHub is our central software for calibrating and adjusting Asetek SimSports products to suit your exact needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eTailoring your hardware settings is crucial for achieving consistency in every performance, and that’s why RaceHub comes with an extensive list of features to help you achieve your goals in the simulator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eEffortlessly calibrate and adjust your throttle, brake, and clutch within seconds. 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