Founded in 2002, Rival Performance began as a performance car part supplier dedicated to the import tuner and specialist motorsport/drift markets. From its inception, Rival Performance has been driven by a mission to bridge the gap in the automotive parts and race industry, offering solid products with reasonable pricing, minimal marketing expenditure, and outstanding functionality.
From Tuners to Simulators
The transition from physical racetracks to the virtual world was fueled by our love of motorsports, which evolved into a thirst for sim racing.
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This shift in focus was motivated by similar frustrations found in both realms: the market's polarizing division between low-quality components and high-priced established brands.
Rival Performance, thus, redirected its focus to crafting value-added components specifically for the underserved sim racing enthusiast, ensuring no enthusiast has to compromise on quality or cost.
The Birth of the Tracktility Hydraulic Damper Kit
Our flagship product, the Tracktility Hydraulic Damper Kit for Fanatec CSL Elite V2 pedals, originated from a clear need within the sim racing community. Many racers, including our founder, found the conventional brake pedals, which rely on rubber elastomers instead of true hydraulics, lacked authenticity and responsiveness... In short, they felt 'dead'. Leveraging his background in engineering and auto parts, coupled with modern 3D modelling and prototyping, we designed a solution that more directly replicates the linear pressure increase and tactility of a true hydraulic pedal.
Our Promise
The Tracktility Kit was created with three principles in mind:
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Authentic Tactility: Provide sim racers with the genuine feel of hydraulic pedals, reducing reliance on inadequate substitutes.
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Non-Invasive Integration: Design a product that enhances the acclaimed Fanatec CSL Elite V2 pedals without requiring any modifications.
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Uncompromised Durability: Deliver a product robust enough to handle intense racing sessions—because when we say strong, we mean it.
Our Future
With dozens of iterations and extensive community feedback, the Tracktility Hydraulic Damper Kit is just the beginning. Rival Performance is committed to expanding its offerings, planning to introduce a range of innovative solutions designed to enhance the sim racing experience across various platforms and setups.
Final Thoughts
We’re more than just a supplier; we’re racing enthusiasts and engineers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in sim racing. We’re excited about the future and invite you to join us on this thrilling ride.