Heusinkveld Sprint Pedals Review - A Big Reputation Well Earned

I wouldn't call myself an early adopter. Heusinkveld Sprints have a long and galvanised reputation of being very good pedals so when time came to get the next upgrade, I put my money where everyone else's mouth is.
0:00 The Pedals That Need No Introduction
0:19 Introduction
2:15 Presentation
3:11 Things You Can Tinker With
3:45 Fawning Over The Manual
4:08 Hax
5:38 Watch My Shoes Do Stuff
7:04 The Dog
7:06 KZbin Stands Up Too Quickly
7:10 Why People Upgrade
8:20 Sprint Options
10:48 Outro
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[@8thlvlMage]

I learned so much more than I expected from this review. I not only got a comprehensive look at the product, I also got to watch your shoes do things, learn helpful butter analogies, and added the phrase "heat seeking boxing gloves" to my vocabulary.

[@jeffreylangerak1960]

I went from CSL elites to V3, at first i was like oh boy these v3's look awesome but i was a bit disappointed in how they felt and especially not much room for adjustments. Used the v3 for maybe 6 months and went Sprints and never looked back once they are really great and worth the money imo

[@l4x3rj]

Are you me? I sold my v3s last week after 6 months too. For the price, especially after the IMO mandatory tuning kit I’d rather fork over the extra money and just have the sprints with the tuning software, which is almost worth the price difference alone

[@r4dio4ctiv3man9]

@@l4x3rj The Fanatec V3s are solid entry pedals for people that start with simracing and want to have a brake load cell and a 3 pedal set for a more or less "moderate" price, but that´s it.

[@EthanDean57]

I just want to say that I seriously appreciate how you explain things from a racer's perspective, like the "Why People Upgrade" segment. Anyone can talk about the smoothness, tactile feel, build quality and so on, but while you cover this very well you also tap into feelings felt on-track in the heat of battle and how this hardware can benefit you in actual competitive scenarios. Some reviewers leave me doubting that they even race at all. Good on ya.

[@dannyleeracing]

Thanks man, and cheers for your support - it's always noticed!

[@philsreef746]

Sprints are awesome pedals. I upgraded to these the Fanatec CSLs with load cell which I never could get on with. No lie the difference to me was like braking with and without ABS. Obviously I meant with ABS is the feeling I get from the sprints.

[@gregorydayton5428]

Another great video. I had my Sprints for about two years and have never regretted buying them. They really are some of the BEST pedals you can buy!

[@henrikbonnevier]

i like the shorter format of the review but still getting alot of information. have been looking into getting either these ones or the VRS pedals/wheelbase and trying to gather as much info as possible. thanks for a good down to the point vid.

[@strovich]

You’re literally on the same upgrade path as me. I just got these, previously I had V3s and before that I had Fanatec csls, I also had the Fanatec clubsport elite, and went to the csl dd boosted kit. I do a lot more nascar though but can appreciate the linear software adjustments and all the details. Can’t wait to get mine. If you watch my recent Mascar highlight with a 10th to 2nd place push in 2 laps after an hour long race, you can thank my upgrades I’m time. I also went the route to get my chassis upgraded. I’m in Canada so I got the ASR3 from Advanced sim racing and I also got a bass shaker about 6 months back. World of difference!

[@jenscee7679]

Had mine two years and love them so much. Consistent braking is so easy now.

[@slaphead90]

Just been through a €3500 rig upgrade, and the Sprints were ordered before I'd even decided on which DD ecosystem I was going to go with (Simucube in the end) I was lucky in being able to do everything in one fell swoop. However what I would say to anybody who's looking at the next step up but the budget doesn't allow everything in one go is:- Rig first, as this will be the foundation for everything else, and mount your existing hardware to it. Then the pedals - the pedals are by far the most important sim racing input device as they will have by far the greatest effect on your performance. The DD wheelbase and wheel rims can come last. While they may seem the most exciting part of upgrading, they are actually the least important.

[@l4x3rj]

100% agreed. Step 1 is obviously a proper rig. Step 2 is getting the best pedals you can afford. Everything else can be upgraded over time. I’d take a Logitech wheel and sprints over a DD pro and Logitech pedals any day. Plus pedals can directly make you faster which no other piece of sim equipment does.

[@kevin_m]

Exactly same route ha. Simucube was last to arrive on the scene replaced t300. Pedals and rig were a real game changer less so the DD.

[@dev1lfishracing79]

Thanks for the video. Very tempted to upgrade from my fanatec csl pedals (original ones)

[@woodcote7617]

When I saw your Fanatec wake up vid I suspected something like this was coming. Good choice sir! Seems like we’re going the same way from Fanatec but something I really like with them is the eco system so I really hoping Asetek bring out a wheel base to compliment the Invicta pedals I decided upon

[@BigMeanyVids]

Very nicely done. Considering these or the new venym pedals. No hurry since I’m using clubsport v3s but I do want to upgrade.

[@creekboi7]

That toaster bit at the end got a real lol out of me. also I think I may switch out my v3s this summer after watching this

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

I couldn't stop laughing when I saw your pup looking at the camera! 7:05 Hey Buddy!

[@PhilDiasPJD]

Lovely presentation Danny. The Heusinkveld Sprints are undoubtedly the dogs bits downstairs. I love mine.

[@dannyleeracing]

Cheers man, appreciate the vote of confidence in Sprints - I know I would find it useful hearing from other users if I walked into the comments section so cheers for sparing a minute to do that

[@nl6carbon12]

I love watching pedal reviews that’s worth 3 times more than my rig - still is informative though if I won the lottery - good content!

[@stevebulmann8366]

Told you you would like them. Great support, great community help, and not too bad on price. The software is really good that is why I recommend them even though I don't own them. Can't go wrong with them and don't need to upgrade them unless you get bored and want to try something different.

[@dannyleeracing]

'Being bored' is probably powering the sim racing economy once you get above a certain point! I'll never underestimate the power of yearning for something new, change for change's sake!

[@doug_vickers]

Thanks Danny that was very useful. I have decided that my initial thought to get a set of sprints was correct. They will be a nice improvement from my original Fanatec CSL Load Cell setup. Just need to get the money together now.

[@dannyleeracing]

Cheers Doug, the good thing about Fanatec kit is it holds it's value! A CSL with Load Cell will still fetch £150-200 on ebay

[@doug_vickers]

@@dannyleeracing When I replace the pedals I will have The CSL Elite base with F1 wheel and the pedals wih Load Cell going spare, so I may be able to recoup some of the money for the Sprints. 🙂

[@Anksh0usRacing]

I have yet to get a sim set up, I was originally going to go the Fanatec route, but after putting thought into how serious I’d like to take racing, im gonna have to go Moza R9 + Sprints. I’m looking for the best quality I can get so any excuses are thrown out the window and my lack of skill is on the forefront. I want to burn away the weaknesses with concise and straightforward proofs of my inconsistencies, mistakes, and mishaps. I simply cannot do that on anything less than the best. Breaks are more than just a tool to stop the car. They help with rotation, weight transfers, speed control in S curves, etc. i need something that read all of that into my feet directly like I’m driving my irl car. Im not ready yet to get these, but I’m getting them without any doubt in my soul.

[@samwats]

I have R9 and sprints, great combo and not over the top Price wise either.

[@fondoo]

nice job reviewing the HS. i love my HS's

[@erwino7417]

I made the same transition from the V3's to the sprints about a year ago. Never looked back 👍🏻 Very happy with them. Do see you mount them exactly to your rig, tempted to also try without the baseplate. Cheers to the review

[@AndreMiguelLopes69]

I think the use of the baseplate depends on the size of your foot. I had to buy the simlabs pedals extra heel base for my GT1 Evo because I'm 6 1/2, so small foot ! I also inverted the pedal plates ;)

[@kevin_m]

@@AndreMiguelLopes69 GT1 Evo too but mounted direct to Evo baseplate. Size 11 foot, works perfect. Rock solid setup, only flex is a little in the GT Omega seat but I run full pedal pressure.

[@AndreMiguelLopes69]

@@kevin_m I have them attached to the Evo pedal base. The simlabs heel rest is mounted in from of them for a small distance to pedals face plate. And I also inverted the face pedal plate ! Your foot is almost twice of mine ;) so you don't need nothing of that. @ I meant heel rest not base plate ! sry ...

[@kevin_m]

@@AndreMiguelLopes69 awesome I love how much variety and customization there is to everyone’s setups in sim racing! Your pedal config sounds great!

[@dobermanking5741]

Excellent review! 👍

[@FF1600Aus]

Hi Danny, great vid! I’d love a set of these but I don’t have the room for a rig to mount them on. I did however follow your video from a couple of years ago about improving the stability of the V3 pedal base with the bits of timber (and up against a wall). It worked a treat with my V2 pedals as since then I’ve been able to apply a lot of pressure to the brake without fear of them lifting up! Do you think a similar mounting could be possible with the Sprints (presumably with the baseplate at least)? Cheers!

[@helipilotwannab]

Really well presented informative video 👍👍

[@jianh1989]

it's fascinating that danny's simracing videos have already featured bread, bu'er, potatoes, chips, onions, ketchup, tea, milk. Keep them going.

[@dannyleeracing]

And people say british cuisine ain't all that

[@jianh1989]

@@dannyleeracing OMG you replied!! I've watched your trail braking vids countless times bread and bu'er are now ingrained in my mind.

[@Stiggosaurus]

Great and thorough video, thank you! I'm also coming from the ClubSport V3s, so I'm curious about two thing: 1.) How do you find not having the vibration on the brake pedal? I've found this feature incredibly helpful, although admittedly close to what you discuss in the video with regards to it almost feeling like cheating a bit, since that kind of feedback isn't in a car without ABS. 2.) Aside from cost, was there any reason you went with the Sprints as opposed to the Ultimate+'s?

[@Shadowjnh]

You can always buy a 30 dollar transducer to mount behind the brake pedal :)

[@jasonricard5058]

Great review

[@edcadlick2650]

Beautiful and smashed the like button.🥰🇨🇦

[@dondelchulia3189]

The sleigh riding is crazy

[@kevin_m]

As others have likely said, I’ve owned for 2 plus years and they still rank as my favourite sim upgrade even over DD. Only itch is to possibly go ultimates? Ha. Great review, where can one buy the HE toaster?

[@r4dio4ctiv3man9]

I also own the Sprint Pedals for quite a while now and i´m too thinking about going for the Ultimate+ Pedals. I´m just not sure if the Ultimates are that better to justify double the price, as the Sprints are already amazing...

[@kevin_m]

@@r4dio4ctiv3man9 right?! Expensive and Sprints are so good still.

[@r4dio4ctiv3man9]

@@kevin_m 100% agree

[@l4x3rj]

The HE software is so good it’s practically (or literally) like cheating if you want it to be. Almost Worth the price difference from V3s alone if your main goal is to improve lap times.

[@keithmorris604]

great vid, thinking of up grading from my v3 , you mentioned your gtomega prime rig new pedal mount , can i purchase them from gtomega 👍🏿

[@dannyleeracing]

All Primes should now come with the updated pedal tray as standard, so that's nice!

[@gavman9830]

Hi Danny, how would you compare the Simgrade VX pro to the sprint , will you still choose the Sprints over them?

[@frederiquerijsdijk]

Have them for over 2 years now, zero maintenance, still feel as day 1.

[@r4dio4ctiv3man9]

Zero maintenance? Sir, that is not good. Heusinkveld recommends to lube the gas and clutch pedal with PTFE spray at about every 100 hours of use. Just the brake pedal does not need maintenance intervalls, but only if the brake is making unnatural noises. I´d higly recommend to at least lube the gas and clutch pedal regulary as described in the manual.

[@heikogehrig]

Nice review. Have you tried the Ultimate+?

[@dannyleeracing]

Sadly not! They look the part and the clue's probably in the name, too!

[@brentonedwards]

My only regret buying the V3s was not buying these instead.

[@truejayoh]

Heusinkveld support is awesome but it's got a faulty design. The face plate has only one screw and it keeps on getting loose while doing heeltoe. Extremely frustrating!

[@helipilotwannab]

Could you/anyone tell me the diameter of the brake rod? or the inner diameter of the rubber? :)

[@pmarciano1717]

Hi do i need to let the software open in the background to use the modifications that i made or can i close the app and the settings are saved ? Thank you ❤️

[@dannyleeracing]

Settings are saved to the pedals I believe! So you can close the app once you're done tweaking

[@Mounty1904]

what size of slot nuts did you use and what size of screws i would like to mount them without a baseplate

[@dannyleeracing]

Mine came with slot nuts, everything I needed to mount them - not sure what size they are!

[@RonAhL]

just curious,does it solve the issue on sim racing clutch pedals where you can actually feel the biting point like in a real car.hehe

[@dannyleeracing]

Yes, it has a proper 'bite point' which you can adjust the strength of

[@RonAhL]

@@dannyleeracing that’s really nice, have to save more for these pedals, they cost the same as my whole rig,lol,

[@OhItsThat]

I chose the HPP JBVs over the HEs when I upgraded from the V3s back in 2020. I’m really regretting that decision now. HPP is out of business. Just closed the doors and sold the rights to manufacture the pedals to another company. No heads up, no warrings just nothing. My pedals need to be repaired as the potentiometers in the accelerator and clutch have failed. Like many other sets of JBVs. HPP doesn’t respond to any emails. I feel like I was ripped off by Mark at HPP.

[@Quadro09]

I know this is an old comment but I had the same issue today. Ended up buying some sprints and hoping I don't have to worry about sensor failure anymore

[@OhItsThat]

@@Quadro09 I still have mine. They work sometimes. I just haven’t been sim racing much in the last year to really care. The whole situation left a bad taste in my mouth about sim racing.

[@Quadro09]

​@@OhItsThatI don't blame you at all. If you decide to get back into it more and get it fixed, the strip sensors can be bought at mouser electronics

[@adrianmilanesi9143]

I moved from these to VNM and couldn't be happier, the built quality full CNC construction and ball bearings on all moving parts stand them apart from the competition. On top of that they are also cheaper 😁

[@ArchOfficial]

Using VNMs as well, with the Sprints being a consideration before the buy. I would have gone for Sprints due to HE customer support and just due to bias; however Niels did not give in to corruption and give me a discount code, so I bitterly bought the VNMs :P. Although he was not happy as the VNMs are effectively just a copy of the HEs, I think there are only so many ways to make a lever attached to a sensor and springs. My only complaint is that the optional elastomers and springs don't come with lube (Not the end of the world, but you need to lube them or they make minor noise. Use PTFE or silicon based.), the pedal piston geometry is not absolutely perfect and causes some very strange combinations to deform in other axis than just compression (Not an issue with most setups, make sure you mount weaker springs on the pedal-end) and I wish the clutch included a heavier spring. I think my clutch lever has more adjustment holes but they might also just be structural. Swapping out springs and elastomers is also not the easiest thing in the world, but it doesn't exactly differ much from the HE pedals in that regard. Just use appropriately sized spacers and wind some preload in or out as appropriate. I got stripped down versions from a local reseller which were a steal. Now I'm mapping out the pedal force response curves to see if I can replicate a real setup.

[@adrianmilanesi9143]

@@ArchOfficial I have no idea why you would say that they are a copy of the sprint's they look noting like them, Simjack are a copy of the sprints/ultimate in every way but not the VNM, as far as the elastomers goes I just set it up the way I like it and left them alone, I have used them for 9 months 3 to 4 hours a day and they have been faultless. Cheers

[@ArchOfficial]

@@adrianmilanesi9143 The operating principles are identical for the throttle and brake. Although this goes for almost all consumer pedals. Only the really low-end ones or the really weird high-end ones like real professional sets differ greatly. The VNM pedals would not have been made if the HE pedals were not made first, is my point. Niels saw issue in that, I don't.

[@adrianmilanesi9143]

@@ArchOfficial Sprints and Ultimate use a load cell on all 3 pedals mate VNM use Hall sensor for accelerator and clutch😄

[@ArchOfficial]

@@adrianmilanesi9143 Pretty sure they normalized it to just measure travel, though. Either way it's not like the throttle and brake mechanisms differ much.

[@tugainbristolgaming]

Does ordering in digital motorsport make you pay 20% vat when you live in England?

[@dannyleeracing]

Yes, it does

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

Do you still use them? I just watched your moza r12 review and you seem to be using cheap modified logitech pedals.

[@dannyleeracing]

Switched out the Heusinkvelds some time ago so no, I don't still use them. If I didn't do videos, I'd still have them!

[@NylonStrings46]

Would you like to share your settings????

[@dannyleeracing]

It's a bit boring - I have everything standard, just dead-zones calibrated. No trickery!

[@atz104]

7:05 cuddle required

[@EnglishGordon-fc7vq]

What do pedals work on xbox one?

[@EnglishGordon-fc7vq]

Do pedals work on xbox one?

[@dannyleeracing]

Apparently they will work if you use them with a Drivehub, which is like an adapter for consoles. However, I've not done that myself so can't speak from experience, and it could change at any time.

[@slappomatthew]

they are very good pedals. A bit overpriced IMO but you have to pay extra for the euro tax. I'd say in reality they are probably $400 pedals.

[@shaggyego]

My level of sim racing skill.... IM A POTATO!! 😂

[@dannyleeracing]

Spud!

[@kingcarrot6355]

HE Sprints are just a no brainer really. Great pedals, even greater service and support, and the resell value is good as well due to the reputation they have.