Sim racers - what are you running?

hyperseven · 29 Oct 2021 at 17:05

Had my CSL-DD for nearly two weeks now the McLaren rim came yesterday, coming from a Thrustmaster TX must say very impressed.

Delvis · 1 Nov 2021 at 15:06

I'll scour the thread soon but wondering what a decent budget option is for racing?

I want to use a steering wheel and peddles but it's a bit of a mine field, tbh cheaper the better as I'm not a crazy driver, I just like to dabble.

Cavallino · 1 Nov 2021 at 15:15

Honestly you cant go wrong with the Logitech range G29/G920 etc for a ton and a half.

But depends on what "the cheaper the better" means.

For example I thought going Direct Drive with the CSL DD was going to be cheap. Still ended up being about a grands worth of gear despite the cheaper CSL DD.

Delvis · 1 Nov 2021 at 16:02

Cavallino said:
Honestly you cant go wrong with the Logitech range G29/G920 etc for a ton and a half.

But depends on what "the cheaper the better" means.

For example I thought going Direct Drive with the CSL DD was going to be cheap. Still ended up being about a grands worth of gear despite the cheaper CSL DD.

Yeah I'm talking probably a quarter of that, if not less if I can

hyperseven · 1 Nov 2021 at 18:08

Delvis said:
Yeah I'm talking probably a quarter of that, if not less if I can

what platforms do you intend to use it on?

Delvis · 1 Nov 2021 at 18:14

hyperseven said:
what platforms do you intend to use it on?

Woops

PC. Or do you mean something else?

danoliver1 · 4 Nov 2021 at 16:13

New rim Turn r305 with Ascher racing c26l button box.

glenimp617 · 5 Nov 2021 at 13:51

forgot about this thread. My csl dd has next week down for delivery (fingers crossed). My rig came yesterday, so looking forward to getting it all setup.

decided on the mclaren wheel and the clubsport v3 pedals.

hyperseven · 5 Nov 2021 at 14:14

TheOracle said:
forgot about this thread. My csl dd has next week down for delivery (fingers crossed). My rig came yesterday, so looking forward to getting it all setup.

decided on the mclaren wheel and the clubsport v3 pedals.

Got the McLaren with my CSL-DD and is a decent bit of kit for the money. Nice and chunky, some say the shifters are a bit loud but I wear headphones so doesn't bother me

glenimp617 · 5 Nov 2021 at 14:29

hyperseven said:
Got the McLaren with my CSL-DD and is a decent bit of kit for the money. Nice and chunky, some say the shifters are a bit loud but I wear headphones so doesn't bother me

Yep, it's a bit like when people moan about not having a good enough graphics card. If you've got time to look at the graphics, you ain't going fast enough

Headphones must be worn, nice and loud too :cool:

Demon · 6 Nov 2021 at 09:42

I've had a CSL DD sat in a box since August! I ordered it as a Xmas pressie so the Mrs grabbed it and is storing it until Xmas! I have a ton of DIY to get done so I'm trying to have a break from Sim Racing to make switching to the CSL DD more of an event!

Wynthorpe · 23 Nov 2021 at 14:58

Delvis said:
Woops

PC. Or do you mean something else?

I have something you may be interested in in the for sale section.

Delvis · 23 Nov 2021 at 17:42

Wynthorpe said:
I have something you may be interested in in the for sale section.

Thanks, sources a g920 in the end

Van Diemen · 26 Nov 2021 at 08:01

Fanatec Black Friday deals & Gran Turismo DD Pro are up.
Just ordered a bunch of kit. Site working well (for now)

pacegod · 26 Nov 2021 at 14:49

Van Diemen said:
Fanatec Black Friday deals & Gran Turismo DD Pro are up.
Just ordered a bunch of kit. Site working well (for now)

That GT wheel is all sorts of awful, its worse than a Fisher Price toy. Can see who had the say in its design and it wasn't Fanatec.

Van Diemen · 26 Nov 2021 at 15:42

pacegod said:
That GT wheel is all sorts of awfu, its worse than a Fisher Price toy. Can see who had the say in its design and it wasn't Fanatec.

I'd have to agree with you.

I'm sure Fanatec would have done much better on their own. PD should stick to designing games.

NeverWinter · 26 Nov 2021 at 16:03

Why 4 directional switches?

pacegod · 26 Nov 2021 at 16:52

NeverWinter said:
Why 4 directional switches?

Not entirely sure, maybe it will control abs, traction control etc.

NeverWinter · 26 Nov 2021 at 23:38

pacegod said:
Not entirely sure, maybe it will control abs, traction control etc.

Yeah two of those at most I reckon, they’re not even funky switches.

glenimp617 · 29 Nov 2021 at 14:00

Building my first simrig ready for Christmas. Mrs didn't know I was taking over the spare bedroom until it was too late.

Day1

Built the front half of the stand and TV rack.

Day2

Laid new carpet tiles

Day3

TV arrived and keyboard stand

Day4

Second half of the stand fitted

What's left

Fitting a buttkicker and sorting out all the cables. I might get some metal slotted channel lengths and bring up the downstairs 5.1 system. Not sure yet.
I'm also in two minds if I should nab a cheap fire tablet on the black friday deals for simhub data.