{"product_id":"conspit-ares-platinum-18-nm-wheelbase","title":"Conspit Ares Platinum 18 Nm Wheelbase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConspit Ares Platinum 18 Nm Wheelbase\u003c\/b\u003e is built for the sim racer who doesn’t just want torque—they want torque that behaves. Compact but not timid, it puts down serious rotational force with the composure of a well-sorted race car. With a \u003cb\u003e23-bit encoder\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edual asymmetric processors\u003c\/b\u003e, it picks up even the slightest nuance from your inputs and relays the track’s texture back through your hands. It’s tight, composed, and clean—power with manners, and control that doesn’t overstep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets the Conspit Ares Platinum 18 Nm Wheelbase apart?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTorque Without the Bulk\u003c\/b\u003e At 18 Nm, this wheelbase has muscle—no question. But it delivers that power without turning your rig into a structural engineering project. At under 8 kg and just 287 mm deep, it’s compact enough to fit mid-sized cockpits while still outperforming heavier units. Users love that they don’t need to sacrifice mounting options or rig compatibility to get access to stronger feedback and better signal resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual Skewed Pole Motor Feels Less Mechanical\u003c\/b\u003e One of the biggest compliments it gets is how “un-mechanical” the feedback feels. Thanks to its dual skewed pole design and optimized electromagnetic structure, torque ripple and cogging are barely noticeable, even under sharp directional changes. Compared to similar torque-tier bases, the Ares Platinum is often described as more fluid in rotation, with a smoother build-up and release of forces through corners and elevation changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignal Cleanliness You Can Actually Feel\u003c\/b\u003e The military-grade slip ring system isn’t just a spec sheet brag—it genuinely improves the feel. Racers report fewer signal spikes or dead zones, especially when using high-resolution wheels with multiple channels (rev lights, displays, etc.). The system keeps everything clean and consistent, which is especially noticeable in sessions with frequent transitions or wheel swaps between races.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerious Hardware, Smart Software\u003c\/b\u003e While many wheelbases in this class lean too hard into menus and tweaking, Conspit Link 2.0 strikes a good balance. It offers enough depth for serious tuning—custom presets, real-time torque monitoring, telemetry integration—without feeling like a maze. The addition of pro-tuned profiles helps newer sim racers get up and running quickly while still leaving plenty of room to fine-tune behavior later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePros\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCons\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong 18Nm output in a compact housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo support for console platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth torque delivery with minimal ripple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE-stop must be purchased separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlip ring prevents signal interference and jitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual processors improve input processing accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAres Platinum 18Nm Wheelbase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e134 x 150 x 287 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Skewed Pole Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-precision optical, 23-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCDP ball-type single locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM6 x 4 (bottom), M8 x 4 (sides)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC (Windows)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE-Stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConspit Link 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConspit Ares Platinum 18 Nm Wheelbase Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConspit Link 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsole Platforms (Xbox, PlayStation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM6 x 4 bottom, M8 x 4 side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConspit CDP Quick Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eConspit Ares Platinum 18 Nm Wheelbase\u003c\/b\u003e is built around a \u003cb\u003eUSB 3.0 PC interface\u003c\/b\u003e and works exclusively with \u003cb\u003eWindows-based sim racing rigs\u003c\/b\u003e. It supports \u003cb\u003eConspit Link 2.0 software\u003c\/b\u003e for configuration, telemetry, and system monitoring, and fits most sim rigs with either bottom or side mounting thanks to its standard M6 and M8 hole patterns. The CDP quick release ensures a secure wheel connection, but if you're planning to use third-party rims, be sure they’re compatible with Conspit’s shaft spec or can adapt to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to software and racing titles, the Ares Platinum supports all major PC sim racing platforms, including iRacing, Assetto Corsa (and Competizione), rFactor 2, RaceRoom, and more. 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