Conspit APEX Setup Guide: Wheelbase, Wheel, Pedals and Add-Ons

Conspit's APEX range is built as a system: start with a wheelbase, wheel and pedals, then add dashboards, a shifter, rims or vibration. The tricky part is knowing what connects to what. This guide walks through each piece using the specs and compatibility notes on our live product pages.

Start with the wheelbase

Every Conspit setup is built around an ARES direct-drive base, and all of them are tuned in Conspit Link 2.0.

Conspit Ares APEX: 8Nm peak torque, a 21-bit magnetic encoder and Conspit's CDR (Conspit Direct Response) architecture in a compact, lightweight chassis. It's the base inside the APEX Bundle and works with Conspit CDR wheels and universal 70mm PCD wheels.
Conspit ARES 12 CDR: 12Nm peak from a skew-pole direct-drive motor, with the same CDR wheel compatibility.
Conspit ARES 20 Platinum CDR: 20Nm peak and a 23-bit optical encoder on the CDR quick release.
Conspit ARES 20 Platinum (CDP Quick Release): 20 Nm holding torque and a 23-bit optical encoder (under 0.01° resolution), with a torque slew rate up to 9.5 Nm/ms. This version uses Conspit's Formula-inspired CDP quick release and adds a front POGO expansion port for magnetic add-ons like the CSD Nano, plus support for the optional CES emergency stop.

Not sure how much force you need? Our direct-drive torque guide covers what 8, 12 and 20Nm feel like and what kind of rig each one needs.

CDR or CDP: pick your quick release

Conspit uses two quick-release systems.

CDR is the system the APEX Bundle uses, and it's in the name of the ARES 12 CDR and ARES 20 Platinum CDR. It locks automatically and releases with a pull ring. It comes in two halves: the CDR Quick Release (Wheel Side) and the CDR Quick Release (Wheelbase Side), sold separately.

CDP is on the ARES 20 Platinum CDP version. The CDP Quick Release uses a CNC-machined 7075 aluminum clasp to carry torque and a ball lock to hold the wheel's fore-aft position. It weighs 224 g and mounts wheels on a 50 mm PCD (3 × Ø5 mm). It's sold separately, and it's the quick release the 310 APEX needs on the ARES 20 Platinum CDP. It fits the 310 APEX directly, with no adapter needed. (Conspit lists an optional 50–70 mm adapter for other 70 mm PCD wheels.) A spare also lets you swap wheels quickly.

The 310 APEX wheel and its rims

The Conspit 310 APEX is a round wheel in full die-cast aluminium alloy. It has a 310mm microfiber synthetic leather rim and a 2.99" colour display (800×268) with seven telemetry pages. It has 104 inputs, including magnetic Hall sensor shift and clutch paddles, and 41 RGB LEDs. The wheel comes in two versions. The CDR version is ready for Conspit CDR bases. The generic version works on any base: you add a quick release from your base's brand. On the ARES 20 Platinum CDP, that means a Conspit CDP Quick Release, sold separately, which fits the 310 APEX directly with no adapter.

The rims are where the 310 APEX gets flexible. Both swap onto the 310 APEX body with a three-point mount, and all the electronics stay on the wheel, so your display, buttons, encoders and paddles don't change.

EX300 APEX: a 300 mm flat-bottom rim with raised grip zones for GT and endurance driving. Bare rim weight is 626 g.
ARX320 APEX: a 320 mm rally rim wrapped in Conspit's SpeedSuede. It gives you more leverage for big rally corrections. Bare rim weight is 796 g.

Both rims fit the 310 APEX only. The wheel and quick release aren't included.

Dashboards: CSD Nano and CSD Lite

The CSD Nano is a 2.99" (800 × 268) screen that snaps magnetically onto the front of the ARES 12Nm and 20Nm bases. Its pogo-pin contacts mount it and connect it in one step, with no cable to route. It stays upright and doesn't turn with the wheel. It runs 10+ native Conspit Link 2.0 layouts or SimHub pages. The Ares APEX doesn't have the magnetic mount, so on the APEX (or any other base) the Nano runs over USB-C with the included adhesive metal plate.

The CSD Lite is a bigger, standalone dash: a 5" IPS touchscreen (854 × 480, 45 fps, 350 lumens), 31 RGB LEDs in four zones and two encoder knobs, with a preloaded 20+ mode LED profile and Conspit's SimHub presets. It connects by USB-C and has a rear bracket with 1/4" and M4 threads. Conspit lists it for the GT-Lite cockpit, aluminum profile rigs and third-party rigs with dedicated adapters, and for wheelbases with adapter brackets. Both dashes are PC only.

CHS dual-mode shifter

The CHS Dual-Mode Shifter gives you a 7+R H-pattern and a sequential +/- mode in one all-metal unit, with a separate mechanical path for each. Shift force adjusts from 3 to 10 kg with a hex wrench. The H-pattern throw is 38 mm / 12°, and 7th and reverse sit behind a lockout trigger. A 50 mm extension link is included. The CHS connects to your PC by USB, mounts with bottom M5 holes or the adapter bars' Φ6.5 mm holes, and takes aftermarket knobs with an M10 × 1.5 thread.

CPP APEX pedals and M-DVF vibration

The CPP APEX is Conspit's entry hydraulic pedal set. It has a vertical dual-chamber hydraulic brake. The brake sensor is a 10MPa hydraulic sensor with a 100 bar max brake factor. The throttle uses an enclosed Hall sensor, and you can add a clutch pedal later. They connect by USB direct or through Conspit CAN to an ARES wheelbase.

The M-DVF Vibration Kit adds three vibration motors, enough for the throttle, brake and optional clutch. Tune it in Conspit software or SimHub ShakeIt Motors. A power supply is included. One thing to plan for: vibration doesn't work when the CPP APEX is connected through an ARES base. Connect the pedals to your PC by USB to use the M-DVF motors.

To compare the CPP APEX with Conspit's LITE and EVO pedals, read our pedal guide.

Mounting

The ARES Wheelbase Desk Mount clamps an Ares APEX to a desk or table with two clamps and bolts into the base's four bottom M6 points. Conspit lists it for the ARES APEX only. For a cockpit, use the ARES Rig Mount Bracket for aluminum profile rigs or the ARES Front Mount Bracket for cockpits that need the base mounted from the front.

How to build your setup

Start from the bundle or a base. The Conspit APEX Bundle includes the Ares APEX, the 310 APEX with CDR quick release and the CPP APEX pedals, ready to run out of the box. If you'd rather build it yourself, pick an ARES base by torque.
Match the quick release. On a CDR base, pick the CDR version of the 310 APEX. On the ARES 20 Platinum CDP, pick the generic 310 APEX and add a CDP Quick Release (sold separately).
Decide where it mounts. Use the desk mount for an Ares APEX on a desk. Use the rig or front bracket for a cockpit.
Pick a rim. Keep the stock 310mm rim, or add the EX300 APEX for GT or the ARX320 APEX for rally.
Add info and feel. Add a CSD Nano (magnetic on ARES 12Nm and 20Nm bases, USB-C on the APEX), a CSD Lite on the rig, the CHS for manual or sequential cars, and M-DVF if your CPP APEX connects by USB.

FAQ

What comes in the Conspit APEX Bundle? The Ares APEX wheelbase, the 310 APEX wheel with CDR quick release and the CPP APEX hydraulic pedals.

Does the 310 APEX fit the ARES 20 Platinum CDP? Yes, with a CDP Quick Release, which is sold separately and fits the 310 APEX directly, no adapter needed. Choose the generic 310 APEX, not the CDR version.

Can I put the EX300 or ARX320 rim on another wheel? No. Both are listed for the Conspit 310 APEX only.

Does the CSD Nano mount magnetically on the Ares APEX? No. The magnetic mount is on the ARES 12Nm and 20Nm bases. On the APEX, or any other base, it runs over USB-C with the adhesive plate.

Why isn't my M-DVF vibration working? Check how the pedals are connected. Vibration needs the CPP APEX connected to your PC by USB, not through the ARES base.

Does Conspit gear work on consoles? These listings are PC, with iRacing, ACC and Le Mans Ultimate listed on the bases.

Where does it ship from? Full Push is an authorized Conspit dealer. Conspit gear ships from Calgary, no duties.

Conspit APEX Setup Guide: How the Wheelbase, Wheel, Pedals and Add-Ons Fit Together