Simucube Co-Pedal for Rally: Clutch Setup and Verdict
Source video: SerialDriver — Simucube Co-Pedal rally clutch installation and driving impressions
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The Simucube Co-Pedal is the logical passive clutch or throttle for a cockpit already built around at least one ActivePedal Pro or Ultimate. In SerialDriver’s rally cockpit, converting it to clutch mode restores the bite-point interaction needed to exploit an H-pattern shifter in Assetto Corsa Rally. At €359.90 it is expensive for a passive pedal, and it cannot operate alone, but its two-in-one architecture, adjustable travel and native ActivePedal connection make it cleaner than mixing another USB pedal into the system.
Co-Pedal: one passive pedal, two possible roles
The Co-Pedal can be configured as a throttle or clutch. Simucube supplies the clutch face, clutch spring and Arc profile required for the conversion. The Hall angle sensor handles position measurement, while mechanical adjustments cover preload, rest angle and 30, 50 or 70 mm travel settings.
This is not a standalone USB pedal. It requires at least one ActivePedal Pro or Ultimate and connects to an ActivePedal EXT port through RJ25. That dependency is the first buying decision: if there is no ActivePedal in the cockpit, the Co-Pedal is not the right starting point.
| Verified item | Simucube Co-Pedal |
|---|---|
| Functions | Throttle or clutch |
| Travel | 30 / 50 / 70 mm |
| Rest angle | 4°–14° |
| Connection | RJ25 to ActivePedal EXT 1 or 2 |
| Platform | PC only; ActivePedal required |
| TFS price checked 14 July 2026 | €359.90 — available |
Converting the Co-Pedal into a clutch
SerialDriver’s video is an unboxing, installation and rally session rather than a laboratory review. It shows the practical reason for adding the third pedal: an H-pattern shifter only reaches its full value when clutch timing becomes part of starts, downshifts and recovery from low speed.
The clutch configuration uses the supplied dedicated spring, pedal face and Arc profile. The pedal can be mounted inverted, and the arm and mechanical settings allow the bite-point character to be tuned. Installation should be planned before tightening the pedal plate: clutch spacing, heel position and the path of the RJ25 cable all affect the final ergonomics.
ActivePedal integration, baseplate and cockpit rigidity
The Co-Pedal communicates through an ActivePedal rather than adding another USB device. That simplifies software and cabling, but it also makes the ecosystem dependency absolute. A rigid pedal deck is recommended because an ActivePedal brake and a firmly sprung clutch can expose flex that was invisible with lighter pedals.
The standalone Co-Pedal includes its conversion parts and fasteners, but the baseplate and Link Hub are separate unless a selected bundle explicitly includes them. The ActivePedals Pro with Co-Pedals bundle offers several combinations; read the exact variant title before ordering because the number of pedals, baseplate and Link change the contents and price.
What a clutch adds to a rally cockpit
In Assetto Corsa Rally, the video uses the Co-Pedal alongside an H-pattern shifter. The value is not extra telemetry or lap time by itself; it is the return of a complete control sequence—clutch, gear selection, throttle and car movement. Starts, hairpins and older rally cars become more physical and more coherent.
A clutch is less useful if almost every car is driven with paddles or sequential shifting. SerialDriver makes the same broader point about premium H/sequential hardware: the investment only makes sense when the H-pattern mode is used regularly. For a two-pedal GT or Formula cockpit, a second Co-Pedal may be unnecessary.
Strengths
- Two-in-one throttle or clutch design
- Native connection to ActivePedal
- Clutch conversion parts included
- Adjustable travel, preload and rest angle
- Rigid construction and clear rally use case
Consider before buying
- €359.90 for a passive pedal
- Cannot work without an ActivePedal
- PC only
- Baseplate and Link depend on the selected bundle
- A third pedal only pays off when clutch use is frequent
Who should buy the Simucube Co-Pedal?
Buy it as a clutch when an ActivePedal setup needs to cover H-pattern rally, historic cars or manual road cars. Buy it as a throttle when you want a passive companion pedal with the same visual and mechanical ecosystem.
Skip it if you do not own an ActivePedal, drive almost exclusively with two pedals, or want the lowest-cost clutch solution. In those cases, a complete conventional three-pedal set may be more rational.
Complete a Simucube ActivePedal setup
Compare the standalone Co-Pedal with the current ActivePedal bundles and verify exactly which baseplate and Link components are included.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Simucube Co-Pedal work by itself?
No. It requires at least one ActivePedal Pro or Ultimate and connects to its EXT port.
Can it be used as both throttle and clutch?
Yes, but it must be mechanically reconfigured for the selected role; it does not change function instantly in software.
Does the box include the clutch conversion parts?
Yes. The current listing includes the clutch face, spring and Arc profile.
Is it useful for rally?
Yes when you drive H-pattern cars and want clutch timing to be part of the experience. It is less relevant for paddle-only or sequential use.