{"product_id":"virpil-vpc-rotor-counter-balance-kit","title":"Virpil VPC Rotor Counter-Balance Kit","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .rcb-wrap * { box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }\n  .rcb-wrap { font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; color:#1a1a2e; line-height:1.6; width:100%; }\n  .rcb-label { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#c8102e; margin-bottom:8px; }\n  .rcb-title { font-size:28px !important; font-weight:700 !important; color:#2d3748 !important; margin-bottom:12px; line-height:1.2; }\n  .rcb-intro { font-size:14px; color:#4a5568; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:24px; }\n  .rcb-pills { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:28px; }\n  .rcb-pill { background:#fff; border:1px solid #f0c6cc; border-radius:8px; padding:6px 16px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:#c8102e; }\n  .rcb-h2 { font-size:22px !important; font-weight:700 !important; color:#2d3748 !important; margin-bottom:8px; line-height:1.3; }\n  .rcb-compat { margin-bottom:40px; }\n  .rcb-compat ul { list-style:none; padding:0; }\n  .rcb-compat li { font-size:13px; color:#374151; padding:6px 0; display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; }\n  .rcb-compat li::before { content:'\\2713'; color:#c8102e; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; }\n  .rcb-specs { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:8px; margin-bottom:40px; }\n  .rcb-spec-row { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 12px; background:#fff; border-radius:8px; font-size:13px; gap:12px; border:1px solid #f0e2e4; }\n  .rcb-spec-row .sk { color:#718096; }\n  .rcb-spec-row .sv { font-weight:700; color:#0d1b2a; text-align:right; }\n  .rcb-inbox { margin-bottom:40px; padding-left:18px; }\n  .rcb-inbox li { font-size:14px; color:#2d3748; line-height:1.8; }\n  .rcb-msg-toggle { display:none !important; position:absolute; left:-9999px; opacity:0; width:0; height:0; pointer-events:none; }\n  .rcb-msg-overlay { display:none; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:16px; }\n  .rcb-msg-toggle:checked ~ .rcb-msg-overlay { display:flex; }\n  .rcb-msg-backdrop { position:absolute; inset:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,0.55); cursor:pointer; }\n  .rcb-msg-card { position:relative; background:#fff; border-radius:12px; padding:32px 28px 28px; width:100%; max-width:460px; box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); z-index:1; }\n  .rcb-msg-close { position:absolute; top:14px; right:18px; font-size:22px; line-height:1; color:#888; cursor:pointer; padding:4px 8px; border-radius:4px; }\n  .rcb-msg-close:hover { color:#0d1b2a; }\n  .rcb-msg-title { font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:#0d1b2a; margin:0 0 6px 0; }\n  .rcb-msg-sub { font-size:13px; color:#666; margin:0 0 18px 0; line-height:1.55; }\n  .rcb-msg-input { display:block; width:100%; box-sizing:border-box; font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-size:13px; padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #ddd; border-radius:7px; margin-bottom:10px; outline:none; }\n  .rcb-msg-input:focus { border-color:#c8102e; }\n  .rcb-msg-textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:90px; }\n  .rcb-msg-hp { display:none !important; }\n  .rcb-msg-submit { width:100%; background:#c8102e; color:#fff; font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-weight:700; padding:12px; border:none; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer; margin-top:4px; }\n  .rcb-msg-submit:hover { background:#a50d26; }\n  .rcb-msg-success { display:none; text-align:center; padding:20px 0 8px; font-size:15px; color:#2e7d32; font-weight:600; }\n  .rcb-msg-sent .rcb-msg-success { display:block; }\n  .rcb-msg-sent .rcb-msg-title, .rcb-msg-sent .rcb-msg-sub, .rcb-msg-sent .rcb-msg-form { display:none !important; }\n  @media (max-width:640px){\n    .rcb-title { font-size:22px !important; }\n    .rcb-h2 { font-size:18px !important; }\n    .rcb-specs { grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n    .rcb-cta-pill { font-size:12px !important; padding:11px 14px !important; white-space:normal !important; text-align:center !important; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rcb-label\"\u003eVIRPIL Controls · VPC Rotor · Counter-Balance Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rcb-title\"\u003eVPC Rotor Counter-Balance Upgrade Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rcb-intro\"\u003eTake your VPC Rotor collective to the next level. Developed by the VIRPIL Controls engineers after close work with the community, this compact and highly adjustable kit applies a counter-balancing force to your Rotor collective axis. With that force in place, the clutch dampers no longer have to hold the axis position on their own, so they can be tuned less aggressively. The result is a smoother, more responsive collective axis with finer control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-note\" style=\"background:#fdf0f1;border:1px solid #f2c4c9;border-left:4px solid #c8102e;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0d1b2a;\"\u003eAlready own a current VPC Rotor base? You do not need this kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The newer UPGRADED VPC Rotor bases we sell, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/virpil-vpc-rotor-tcs-base\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#c8102e;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotor TCS Base [Upgraded]\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/virpil-vpc-rotor-tcs-base-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#c8102e;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRotor TCS Base Plus [Upgraded]\u003c\/a\u003e, already ship with the Counter-Balance Kit pre-installed. This kit is only for older VPC Rotor bases that were originally sold without it.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rcb-pill\"\u003eCounter-balances the collective axis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rcb-pill\"\u003eHighly adjustable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rcb-pill\"\u003eSmoother axis response\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rcb-pill\"\u003eAll-metal hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rcb-pill\"\u003e2-year VIRPIL warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-compat\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rcb-h2\" style=\"font-size:18px !important;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/p1simgear.com.au\/products\/virpil-vpc-rotor-tcs-base\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#c8102e;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eVPC Rotor TCS Base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/p1simgear.com.au\/products\/virpil-vpc-rotor-tcs-base-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#c8102e;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eVPC Rotor TCS Base Plus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting VPC Rotor TCS collective owners looking to refine axis feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rcb-label\" style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rcb-h2\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sk\"\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eCounter-balance upgrade kit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sk\"\u003eFor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eVPC Rotor TCS collective bases\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sk\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eAll-metal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sk\"\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eMulti-position counter-balance force\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sk\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003e2-year manufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rcb-label\" style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rcb-h2\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rcb-inbox\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVPC Rotor counter-balance mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation guide (also on the VIRPIL support centre)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rcb-label\" style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rcb-h2\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0d9dd;padding:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;\"\u003eWhat does the counter-balance kit actually do?\u003cspan style=\"color:#c8102e;font-size:18px;line-height:1;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eIt applies a counter-balancing force to your VPC Rotor collective axis. That force shares the job of holding the axis in position, so the clutch dampers can be tuned less aggressively. You get a smoother, more responsive collective with finer, more controllable movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0d9dd;padding:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;\"\u003eWhich bases is it compatible with?\u003cspan style=\"color:#c8102e;font-size:18px;line-height:1;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eIt is designed for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/p1simgear.com.au\/products\/virpil-vpc-rotor-tcs-base\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#c8102e;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eVPC Rotor TCS Base\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/p1simgear.com.au\/products\/virpil-vpc-rotor-tcs-base-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#c8102e;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eVPC Rotor TCS Base Plus\u003c\/a\u003e. If you run a VPC Rotor TCS collective, this kit will fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0d9dd;padding:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;\"\u003eDo I need to tune anything after fitting it?\u003cspan style=\"color:#c8102e;font-size:18px;line-height:1;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eYes, and that is the point. Once the counter-balance force is set, you can back off the clutch damper tension because the dampers are no longer solely responsible for holding the axis. Most pilots find a lighter damper setting feels far smoother with the kit installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0d9dd;padding:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;\"\u003eIs it adjustable?\u003cspan style=\"color:#c8102e;font-size:18px;line-height:1;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eIt is. The counter-balance force can be adjusted to match the collective throw and feel you prefer, so you can dial it in for your aircraft and flying style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0d9dd;padding:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;\"\u003eIs it hard to install?\u003cspan style=\"color:#c8102e;font-size:18px;line-height:1;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eNo. It is a straightforward bolt-in upgrade using the supplied hardware. VIRPIL also publishes a step-by-step installation guide and video on their support centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0d9dd;padding:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;\"\u003eWill it work for hard-mounted and desk setups?\u003cspan style=\"color:#c8102e;font-size:18px;line-height:1;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eIt is intended for the VPC Rotor TCS collective range, which is typically hard mounted for helicopter flying. If you are unsure about your mounting, call us and we will talk it through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0d9dd;padding:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;\"\u003eIs it covered by warranty in Australia?\u003cspan style=\"color:#c8102e;font-size:18px;line-height:1;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eYes. Every VIRPIL product is backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty. As the Authorised Australian \u0026amp; NZ Distributor for VIRPIL, Player1 Sim Gear handles any warranty claim locally, so there is no need to ship internationally. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:0488385870\" style=\"color:#c8102e;font-weight:600;\"\u003e0488 385 870\u003c\/a\u003e if you have an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0d9dd;padding:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;\"\u003eWhy buy from Player1 Sim Gear rather than overseas?\u003cspan style=\"color:#c8102e;font-size:18px;line-height:1;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;\"\u003ePlayer1 Sim Gear is the Authorised Australian \u0026amp; NZ Distributor for VIRPIL. Buying from us means local stock, a valid Australian GST tax invoice, protection under Australian Consumer Law, and warranty handled here in Queensland rather than overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0d9dd;padding:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#374151;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;\"\u003eAre prices in AUD and do they include GST?\u003cspan style=\"color:#c8102e;font-size:18px;line-height:1;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eAll prices on our store are in Australian dollars and include GST. You will receive a full Australian tax invoice with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rcb-label\" style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eBuild the full experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"rcb-h2\"\u003eComplete your VIRPIL setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#4a5568;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003ePair your Rotor collective with the right grip, a flightstick base and a VR headset for the complete helicopter setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-bottom:40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/p1simgear.com.au\/collections\/flight-controllers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"text-decoration:none;display:flex;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/2391\/1241\/files\/Player1_Sim_Gear_-_Flight_Sim_Controls.png?v=1777119123\" alt=\"Flight Sim Controls at Player1 Sim Gear Australia\" style=\"width:100%;height:112px;object-fit:contain;display:block;padding:8px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px 18px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:#0d1b2a;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eFlight Sim Controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;color:#4a5568;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eFlightsticks, throttles \u0026amp; 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