I purchased a BRD Sim Pro system about 2 months ago and have been really
impressed with the quality of parts and workmanship. I can't really say it
has made me any faster in either GPL or N4 compared to my previous system,
but I'm not any slower either, and it cost about 1/4 of my other system.
(Guess what my previous system is....hint, it has tractor pedals) ;-)
I will definitely be upgrading to the new pedals for two main reasons.
First of all it will convert the entire system to USB, and secondly the
position of the pedals is adjustable. These units can also be inverted for
a pendulum type setup.
I will be paying approximately $233 USD, and will still be right around $600
for the total system with an extra quality pedal setup to use elsewhere.
Just for comparison purposes, here are some prices of other products. Keep
in mind the BRD's are all steel with gear drive pedal to pot:
ECCI clutch pedal only add on $169 (tractor pedal)
TSW 2 pedal unit $125 (plastic base)
TSW for Act Labs RS $200 (plastic base ??)
TSW for Logi FF $210 (plastic base ??)
I personally don't think they are priced out of line at all at $233, and
will probably be included as standard equipment on any new complete systems,
albeit at some increase in cost.
Bob