SRP HB Handbrake
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The review examines SRP's HB handbrake, a premium load-cell handbrake from a Spanish boutique manufacturer known for professional motorsport-focused engineering. The article walks through unboxing, packaging quality, and initial engineering impressions, positioning it against other handbrakes like the Simagic TB-RS. SRP's design philosophy differs from typical load-cell + elastomer approaches, suggesting a distinctive take on handbrake feedback. The review is based on hands-on testing and includes detailed mechanical assessment.
Excerpt from SimRaceBlog
Earlier this year, we published our review of the GT-R pedal set from SRP (Sim Racing Pro), a Spanish simracing hardware manufacturer that was unknown to us until we passed by their booth at the ADAC Simracing Expo in Germany. We were very positive about the GT-R pedal set; a unique piece of engineering built with a completely independent philosophy to serve professional motorsport drivers. We also received their handbrake from SRP to test and share our opinion. With the experience of their pedal set in mind, we were very curious to get started with the handbrake as well!
The SRP HB handbrake is a USB simracing handbrake for use on PC. We received the ‘Black Edition’, along with a shift knob in an orange color that is distinctly SRP. The advertised price for this handbrake on their website is €357.00 excluding VAT and shipping. Including VAT, this comes to €431.97.
Packaging & Contents
The SRP HB handbrake was shipped to us from Blanes, Spain via FedEx, and was delivered to our door after 3 working days. We received a fairly compact brown shipping box, sealed with SRP tape. Inside the shipping box, we found the white product box with SRP branding all around. This product box was also sealed with tape, which we see as a minor drawback for simracers who like to keep their product boxes in pristine condition.
Upon opening the white product box, the first thing we see is a white layer of foam with a manual on top, which at first glance is fairly extensive and also contains a lot of safety precautions. When we remove the layer of white foam, the SRP HB handbrake is neatly nestled and waiting for us, with the shift knob laying in its own cutout.
After removing the handbrake and shift knob, we initially thought we couldn’t find any mounting hardware, but it was cleverly hidden under a thin layer of foam in the shift knob’s cutout. The mounting hardware includes ring and open-end wrenches, Allen keys, bolts and nuts, and the USB cable is also waiting there.
All in all, SRP’s packaging is fairly straightforward. The most important thing is that the handbrake sits nicely and well-protected in the packaging, and in that regard, it definitely succeeds!
Engineering & Quality
We have already had the opportunity on SimRaceBlog to test a variety of simracing handbrakes, most of which used a load cell sensor in combination with rubbers or elastomers. An exception is the Simagic TB-RS Handbrake, which is equipped with a hydraulic system. SRP takes a completely…
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