Sim racers - what are you running?

GSXR Gaz Mc · 29 Nov 2021 at 17:52

very nice

glenimp617 · 29 Nov 2021 at 18:03

GSXR Gaz Mc said:
very nice

Thanks, I've gone a bit mad this week. Just ordered a bright green racing harness :rolleyes:

danoliver1 · 29 Nov 2021 at 22:00

TheOracle said:
Thanks, I've gone a bit mad this week. Just ordered a bright green racing harness

Why? do you fall out of the seat a lot. :cry:

glenimp617 · 30 Nov 2021 at 06:24

danoliver1 said:
Why? do you fall out of the seat a lot.

at my age I struggle to get out

Just for the looks :cool:

danoliver1 · 30 Nov 2021 at 09:43

TheOracle said:
at my age I struggle to get out

Just for the looks

Actually a harness is a good idea if you get tactile, it holds you against the seat for maximum effect.

i-bert · 30 Nov 2021 at 16:33

Very nice. I'd love a dedicated sim rig but just don't have the space at the moment. Not since the other half has stolen half my man cave for her home office.

glenimp617 · 4 Dec 2021 at 19:05

500 zip ties later....

not been a bad day today. wasn't overly happy with the rear speaker stands I bought, but they'll do. Just waiting for extra strong velcro so I can stick the sound controller under the wheel.

buttkicker and tablet next

Mr_Sukebe · 6 Dec 2021 at 11:10

Lovely clean and neat. Are the belts the "tensioning" ones? Was thinking about a set of belts for my flight sim. Bit of overkill, but potentially amusing.

glenimp617 · 6 Dec 2021 at 16:13

Mr_Sukebe said:
Lovely clean and neat. Are the belts the "tensioning" ones? Was thinking about a set of belts for my flight sim. Bit of overkill, but potentially amusing.

No, I just bought a pack of these to fix them to the frame

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08MZFSNX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They hold me in tight, which is plenty good enough.

glenimp617 · 7 Dec 2021 at 21:38

First run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guc0Sv4UAp8

and also fancied a bit of a project/challenge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSVs_CtLGp8

Trox · 18 Dec 2021 at 12:32

I'm just getting in to sim racing after buying a GT Omega Apex stand during the summer for my old trusty G27 setup. Although I enjoy the set up, I'm starting to look into Fanatec gear...
My issue is that I may have missed the boat with the CSL DD; pre order for June 2022 :eek:

and also the the wheel selection is insane... I think what I'm looking for is either the ClubSport Wheel Rim GT or the ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2.5.

Does anyone have experience with these wheels?

iamtheoneneo · 18 Dec 2021 at 13:15

Well they are two very different wheels, if you run a lot of iracing you will eventually need both styles and with the wheel rim you linked you will also will need a fanatec hub of some kind which boosts the price up.

If you just play something like ACC then get the formula wheel.

Trox · 18 Dec 2021 at 14:46

Cheers, I was expecting either wheel to be compatible from the get go, also I've just came across the McLaren GT3 Wheel, bit cheaper as well.

I've been trying out a few games Raceroom, ACC, PC2. Not really settled on one as yet. But i prefer GT3 cars and F1 so maybe the formula style wheel is what ill consider. Such a long lead time on the CSL DD though!

glenimp617 · 18 Dec 2021 at 15:51

Trox said:
Cheers, I was expecting either wheel to be compatible from the get go, also I've just came across the McLaren GT3 Wheel, bit cheaper as well.

I've been trying out a few games Raceroom, ACC, PC2. Not really settled on one as yet. But i prefer GT3 cars and F1 so maybe the formula style wheel is what ill consider. Such a long lead time on the CSL DD though!

The McLaren is a fantastic wheel. The defacto really as it's amazing value for money.

Get your pre-order in....worth the wait!

Trox · 18 Dec 2021 at 17:45

TheOracle said:
The McLaren is a fantastic wheel. The defacto really as it's amazing value for money.

Get your pre-order in....worth the wait!

hah, yea I'm thinking ill pre order the CSL DD and when I get the despatch email order the wheel and pedals. Not sure if the extra £££ is worth the 8nm upgrade on it though?

GSXR Gaz Mc · 18 Dec 2021 at 19:02

Trox said:
I'm just getting in to sim racing after buying a GT Omega Apex stand during the summer for my old trusty G27 setup. Although I enjoy the set up, I'm starting to look into Fanatec gear...
My issue is that I may have missed the boat with the CSL DD; pre order for June 2022 and also the the wheel selection is insane... I think what I'm looking for is either the ClubSport Wheel Rim GT or the ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2.5.

Does anyone have experience with these wheels?

thats strange....5Nm is june 1st pre order but the 8Nm is jan 3rd, its only the psu that different are they trying to force ppl to 8Nm with it being more expensive,

Trox · 18 Dec 2021 at 19:09

GSXR Gaz Mc said:
thats strange....5Nm is june 1st pre order but the 8Nm is jan 3rd, its only the psu that different are they trying to force ppl to 8Nm with it being more expensive,

Yea, that's making me think about the 8nm version, I'm just unsure if it's worth the extra cost and I suspect the 5nm will be available sooner than June.

glenimp617 · 18 Dec 2021 at 19:30

@Trox @GSXR Gaz Mc I went with the boost kit. Supposed to be very much like the more expensive models. You don't get the smaller PSU in the box though which is a bit naughty, they swap it out.

hyperseven · 19 Dec 2021 at 03:29

TheOracle said:
@Trox @GSXR Gaz Mc I went with the boost kit. Supposed to be very much like the more expensive models. You don't get the smaller PSU in the box though which is a bit naughty, they swap it out.

You can make a 'boost kit' yourself for buttons compared to the Fanatec one. Plenty of Reddit threads and Youtube vids on how to do and what PSU to buy.

iamtheoneneo · 19 Dec 2021 at 14:32

Yes get the 8nm i cant really imagine spending that much on a base and not unlocking the extra 3nm as it does make a big difference.

Sim racers - what are you running?

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