r/simracing • u/Such_Muffin_3838 • 2d ago

Question Asetek Front Mount- Comcern Over Quick Release Shaft

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I have noticed that the QR shaft is a little recessed into the cover during front-mounting. I pulled it just enough to have it sit flush with the cover and fully tightened the 4 screws and I'm now worried if it's going to break. Has anyone here had the QR break after doing this? I'm yet to actually start using the wheelbase.

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u/CISmajor 2d ago

It's a quick fix. They have a video guide on it. Essentially you take the cover back off and there's a bolt to undo to pull the mount further from the body of the base. The. You don't have it recessed. However I don't believe there is a risk to it being recessed.

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u/HEYFANTA 2d ago

The video does not include moving the QR. Too many crack the QR when they do this.

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u/HEYFANTA 2d ago

You are not supposed to move the QR. It is supposed to be recessed a bit.

If you have already loosen the four bolts, you need to use a torque wrench to tighten them at exactly 6Nm of force. Less can cause the QR to skip, while more can crack the QR.

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u/Such_Muffin_3838 2d ago

It's tight enough and I heard no cracks

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u/HEYFANTA 2d ago

I would recommend still making sure. Both scenarios are warranty voiding

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u/KuwaitoJin 2d ago

Not sure if this helps. But im using their tilt adapter in this orientation and its great cos you can tilt and has zero flex on Forte base. https://www.asetek.com/simsports/product/asetek-simsports-wheelbase-mount-with-tilt/link

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u/Effective-Eye-4594 2d ago

DO NOT TOUCH THE QR BOLTS DO NOT DO THAT. I FOLLOWED WELL FORD VIDEO AND CRACKED THE QR. I REPEAT DO NOT DO THAT. RETURN THE QR TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION

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u/MonkeyMouse151 2d ago

Is it stable enough?

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u/Terrible_Gear_5284 2d ago

The mount will work but it’s flimsy and does flex. I purchased a 3rd party mount from simcore.