{"id":722,"date":"2025-04-19T10:53:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T10:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/35.175.197.128\/?post_type=product&#038;p=722"},"modified":"2026-07-03T17:35:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:35:55","slug":"vnm-direct-drive-elite-18-nm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/braketrace.com\/?product=vnm-direct-drive-elite-18-nm","title":{"rendered":"VNM Direct Drive Elite (18 Nm)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elements__Regular-sc-17i9bx8-3 gbVVns\">\n<h1 class=\"\" data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"286\">VNM Direct Drive Elite (18 Nm) Wheel Base<\/h1>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"804\">Unlock pro-level fidelity with the <strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"349\">VNM Direct Drive Elite<\/strong>. Delivering <strong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"386\">18 Nm of peak torque<\/strong>, this wheel base fuses direct-drive responsiveness with an experimental <strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"487\">Telemetry Force Feedback<\/strong> mode for iRacing, Assetto Corsa, ACC, rFactor 2, and Le Mans Ultimate. Seamless PC integration means you\u2019re racing in minutes, while front, side, or bottom mounting adapts to any rig. Coupled with the robust <strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"717\">VNM quick-release<\/strong>, the Elite gives you precision, durability, and unbeatable value on a sensible budget.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"821\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1238\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"883\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"883\"><strong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"854\">18 Nm direct-drive torque<\/strong>\u2014intense, lag-free feedback<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"968\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"968\"><strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"914\">Telemetry Force Feedback<\/strong> (experimental) adds extra detail in leading PC sims<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1039\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1039\"><strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"993\">Versatile mounting<\/strong>\u2014front, side, or bottom for a rock-solid fit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1098\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1098\"><strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1075\">VNM quick-release (base side)<\/strong> for fast rim changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1172\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1172\"><strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1136\">13.3 kg steel\/aluminium chassis<\/strong> built to endure marathon sessions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1238\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1238\"><strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1209\">Plug-and-race PC compatibility<\/strong>\u2014no extra adapters required<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1314\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1314\"><em data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1314\">Specifications below are exactly as provided\u2014no additional data added.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1343\">Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"group pointer-events-none relative flex justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows relative\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<thead data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1415\">\n<tr data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1415\">\n<th data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1375\">Specification<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1415\">Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<tr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1556\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1516\"><strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1505\">Torque (max)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1556\">18 Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1626\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1586\"><strong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1569\">Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1626\">13.3 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1696\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1656\"><strong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1654\">Wireless capabilities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1696\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1766\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1726\"><strong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1716\">Quick release<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1766\">VNM Quick Release (base side)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1836\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1796\"><strong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1782\">Platforms<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1836\">PC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1906\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1866\"><strong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1862\">Force feedback type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1906\">Direct drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2048\">Step into the future of sim racing with the <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1978\">VNM Direct Drive Elite<\/strong>\u2014precision, 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