--- title: "Recaro’s New Sim Racing Seat Turns Sound Into Vibration With Haptic Feedback" description: "Recaro's new haptic feedback racing sim seat technology turns virtual sounds into seat vibrations for a more immersive experience." date: "2024-01-09" modified: "2024-01-09" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/recaros-new-sim-racing-seat-turns-sound-into-vibration-with-haptic-feedback" categories: - "Culture" - "News" - "Video Games" --- # Recaro’s New Sim Racing Seat Turns Sound Into Vibration With Haptic Feedback ![]() *Recaro* Every year, the [Consumer Electronics Show]() inches closer and closer to becoming a sort of tech-forward auto show. Several automakers now use CES to showcase their latest and greatest in-car technologies, as well as autonomous driving prototypes. Even OEM suppliers are showing up now, such as [Recaro]() this year, who showing off its new haptic feedback sim racing seat technology. It's called the Recaro FeelTech+ and it's a set of seat insert pads that work with several different Recaro seats. It uses what Recaro calls Metahaptics, which is said to translate the full 20.000-hertz spectrum of sound into vibrations via 14 actuators in the seat padding. For example, if you run over curbing on a race track, the game's sounds will translate to vibrations in the seats to make it feel as if you're actually running over the curb. It can be used for Esports, racing sims, or even just casual video games, to make the experience feel more realistic. According to Recaro, it can even help with motion sickness, as it brings the experience closer to reality. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The seats that can work with FeelTech+ are the Recaro Pro Sim Star, Recaro Profi SPG/SPG XL, the Recaro Pole Position, and the Recaro Sport C with haptics. Sim racing has been getting incredibly realistic in recent years, so much so that [pro racing drivers are relying on racing simulators]() to practice, learn new tracks, new car setups, and fine-tune their skills. Of course, most pro racers typically use rigs that are far more advanced than what you and I can get our paws on, though tech like these FeelTech+ pads can improve the experience of sim racing at home. Recaro did not release pricing for the Pro Sim Star 24H Le Mans Edition with FeelTech+ Pad kit, but considering the seat itself without any actuators or extra goodies runs about $1,000, don't expect to be any cheaper than that. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()