Updated November 9, 2026. Canadian prices as of that date, before taxes.
You drive on a Moza or Simagic base and the Conspit 300GT has caught your eye. Or it's the other way around: you're moving to a Conspit ARES base and you'd like to keep the wheel you know by heart. Either way, the same question comes up before you order: will it fit, and what else do you need to buy?
The short answer is yes, in most cases. Conspit designed its range to open up to other brands. The catch is that the parts have similar names (CDR, CDP, Quick-Con, USB-A adapter) and do very different jobs. To pick the right one, you need to know three things: which quick release your base uses, your wheel's bolt pattern, and how the signal will reach your PC.
In this article, you'll learn:
- The difference between Conspit's two quick releases, CDR and CDP
- How to mount a Conspit wheel on another brand's base
- How to keep your current wheel on an ARES base
- The interchangeable rims of the 310 APEX and the H.AO hub
- Which part you need for your setup
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CDR or CDP: Conspit's two quick releases
A quick release always comes in two halves. One stays bolted to the base shaft, the other to each wheel. Conspit makes two separate systems, CDR and CDP, and a wheel fitted for one won't clip onto the other. Before you buy anything, find out which one your base uses.
CDR, the ARES APEX system
CDR is the quick release of the APEX bundle and the ARES APEX base. Conspit also uses it on the "CDR" versions of the ARES 12 and ARES 20 Platinum. It locks by itself when you present the wheel and releases with a pull ring, which makes wheel swaps between sessions very quick. The wheel-side half weighs 315 g and is sold on its own ($69). The base-side half ($56) is only needed if you're fitting a second base: the one that comes with your ARES stays put.
CDP, the lighter option
The CDP weighs 224 g. It's machined from 7075 aluminium and uses a Formula 1-style clip and ball mechanism. You'll find it on the CDP versions of the ARES bases, including the ARES 20 Platinum. On our product pages, the ARES 12 and ARES Platinum 20 Nm list the system fitted from the factory. If you bought your base elsewhere and you're not sure, a photo of the shaft is all we need to answer you.
Both systems share one important feature: on a Conspit base, power and data reach the wheel through spring contacts built into the quick release (Conspit calls them Pogopin contacts). No cable hangs behind the wheel, and everything is set up in one app, Conspit Link 2.0. That's the convenience you give up when you leave the ecosystem, and it's what the parts in the next sections make up for.
A Conspit wheel on a Moza, Simagic or other base
Conspit wheels don't need a Conspit base to work. Outside the ecosystem, they plug straight into your PC over USB, and the base just holds them and delivers force feedback. That leaves two things to sort out: the mechanical mount and the cable.
The 300GT: the adapter is in the box
The Conspit 300GT steering wheel ships from Conspit with a 50/70 mm adapter. You bolt your base's wheel-side quick release to it, whether it's Simagic, Moza or another brand, and the wheel connects to your PC with a USB cable. Force feedback is still tuned in your base's software; only the wheel's screen, buttons and lighting go through Conspit Link 2.0. For the full mounting details, our 300GT review has a dedicated section. And if you're torn between the 300GT and a Simagic wheel, our 300GT vs GT Neo comparison puts them side by side.
The 310 APEX: pick the right version
The 310 APEX comes in two versions. The CDR version is ready for Conspit bases fitted with CDR. The Quick-Con version is meant for every other base. The Quick-Con is a plate that bolts to the back of the wheel: it gives you a 50 or 70 mm pattern for your base's quick release, and it carries an aviation-style socket for a coiled USB cable that runs to your PC. The Quick-Con is also sold on its own ($63).
In every one of these cases, you're building a Windows PC setup. Conspit wheels aren't supported on PS5 or Xbox, and no adapter will change that: our PS5, Xbox and PC compatibility guide explains why.
Keeping your current wheel on an ARES base
The reverse path is just as common: you buy a stronger base and you have no wish to replace a wheel you love. On an ARES, two parts cover most cases, one for the signal and one for the mount.
The USB-A adapter for the signal
The USB-A adapter ($41) mounts on the front of the base, in line with the shaft. It adds a USB port that turns with the wheel: plug your wheel's cable into it, and nothing winds around the shaft as you turn. Conspit says it works with the vast majority of USB wheels, including those with a SimHub-driven screen. It weighs 85 g and needs no tools.
The remaining question is whether your wheel speaks USB. Recent Simagic wheels, such as the GT Neo and the Zeus range, talk to the PC through the MagLink Pro, a magnetic cable designed for other brands' bases. Several Moza wheels, on the other hand, are built to receive their signal through a Moza base's quick release. Before you order, send us your wheel's exact model: we'll tell you whether it will work on an ARES and with which part.
Bolt pattern: 50 or 70 mm
Mechanically, CDR and CDP take wheels with three 5 mm bolts on a 50 mm pattern. The bolt pattern, or PCD, is the diameter of the circle the mounting holes sit on at the back of the wheel. Many wheels use 70 mm instead. The 50-70 mm spacer ($27) converts one to the other in a single part, and it moves the wheel forward, which also clears deep-dish wheels that would otherwise touch the base housing.
The 310 APEX and H.AO hub rims
Conspit sometimes separates the electronics from the rim, so you can change formats without buying the screen and controls again. On the 310 APEX, the centre section stays in place and only the rim changes: the EX300 APEX (300 mm, about 626 g) for GT and endurance, or the ARX320 APEX (320 mm, wrapped in synthetic suede) for rally. They attach at three points and cost $55 each. They're designed for the 310 APEX only.
The H.AO hub takes the same idea further. It's a wheel without a rim, with a 2.99-inch colour screen and controls, that takes your choice of the CX295 (295 mm, compact), the DX320 (320 mm D-shape) or the RX320 (round, 320 mm), at $97 each. These rims belong to the H.AO ecosystem and don't fit the 310 APEX.
Which part you need for your setup
The table below covers the most common cases. Prices are from our store as of November 9, 2026.
| Your setup | What you need |
|---|---|
| Conspit wheel on a CDR Conspit base | The CDR wheel-side half ($69), or the CDR version of the wheel |
| Conspit wheel on a CDP Conspit base | The CDP quick release ($95) |
| 300GT on another brand's base | The included 50/70 mm adapter, your base's wheel-side quick release and a USB cable to the PC |
| 310 APEX on another brand's base | The Quick-Con version and your base's wheel-side quick release |
| Another brand's USB wheel on an ARES | The USB-A adapter ($41), plus the 50-70 mm spacer ($27) if your wheel uses 70 mm |
| A second base for your CDR wheels | The CDR base-side half ($56) |
One last check is worth making before checkout: your base's torque. A light wheel like the 300GT (1,150 g without quick release) is at its best on an 8 to 12 Nm base, while a 20 Nm base calls for a rigid cockpit rather than a desk clamp. It doesn't change compatibility, but it often changes the final bill.
Mixing brands with Conspit is rarely a problem, then. What takes some care is picking the right part: your base's system, your wheel's bolt pattern and the signal path, through the base or over USB to the PC. If you're unsure, send us your base and wheel models and we'll confirm the part before you order. You're also welcome to drop by our store.
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FAQ
Do Conspit wheels come with a quick release?
It depends on the wheel and the version. The APEX bundle and the CDR version of the 310 APEX come with CDR. The 300GT is sold without a wheel-side quick release: you pick CDP or CDR for your Conspit base, or the one from your base's brand. It ships with a 50/70 mm adapter.
Do Conspit wheels work on PS5 or Xbox?
No. Conspit wheels are designed for Windows PCs, whether you mount them on a Conspit base or on another brand's base. No adapter makes them console compatible.
Do I need a quick release for each wheel?
Yes, for the wheel-side half: each wheel keeps its own, and the base-side half stays on the base. That's what lets you swap wheels in seconds. You only buy a base-side half to fit a second base.