Sim racers - what are you running?

dannywaugh1 · 22 Jun 2023 at 20:14

Hi all,

Anyone know what size metric tap to use on the end of 4080 aluminium extrusion?

Thanks!

Uncle Petey · 22 Jun 2023 at 20:53

M8 usually.

dannywaugh1 · 22 Jun 2023 at 21:16

Uncle Petey said:
M8 usually.

Great thank you!

john_smith · 23 Jun 2023 at 09:04

I've moved onto the Porsche Cup car on iRacing. Jesus christ, it's hard to drive. My SR and iR have fallen (and continue to fall!) off a cliff.

bob9oc · 24 Jun 2023 at 07:42

john_smith said:
I've moved onto the Porsche Cup car on iRacing. Jesus christ, it's hard to drive. My SR and iR have fallen (and continue to fall!) off a cliff.

It's enjoyable, but I lost two license levels learning it. The ffb is a bit light as well on the car so there's not much feedback where the limit is so death spins are easy until you learn where the cars limits are

john_smith · 24 Jun 2023 at 14:53

I'm gonna stay at it. I dont think Bathurst is the best track to start with.

dave28 · 25 Jun 2023 at 19:57

Before the used G29 set i bought even arrives I am already thinking of upgrading lol.

Was thinking the Fanatech csl dd with 5nm or possibly 8nm option ready to race kit.

It comes bundled with Fanatechs cheapest pedals and steering wheel and no gear stick.

Im not worried so much about the steering wheel and i can do without a gear stick i guess but are the pedals naff.
Will i just want to upgrade the pedals as soon as i use them or are they actually good.

jonneymendoza · 25 Jun 2023 at 21:20

dave28 said:
Before the used G29 set i bought even arrives I am already thinking of upgrading lol.

Was thinking the Fanatech csl dd with 5nm or possibly 8nm option ready to race kit.

It comes bundled with Fanatechs cheapest pedals and steering wheel and no gear stick.

Im not worried so much about the steering wheel and i can do without a gear stick i guess but are the pedals naff.
Will i just want to upgrade the pedals as soon as i use them or are they actually good.

Do you play on consoles?

If not, i would broaden your horizon a bit

dave28 · 25 Jun 2023 at 21:58

jonneymendoza said:
Do you play on consoles?

If not, i would broaden your horizon a bit

i have xbox series x and PC, do you mean look at better kit or different brands etc

jonneymendoza · 25 Jun 2023 at 22:10

dave28 said:
i have xbox series x and PC, do you mean look at better kit or different brands etc

different brands. If you are strickly going to play on PC then i would look beyond fanatec,

Check simagic, Asetek and Moza for 5-12nm wheelbase's

Simagic has simagic alpa and alpha mini(15nm and 10nm)
Moza has r5 and R8(5nm and 8nm)
Asetek has the la prima(12nm)

All 3 for instance have a better Quick release and better third party wheel support(You could even 3d print your own and fit a moza, simagic or asetek QR if you wanted to)

N0ddie · 26 Jun 2023 at 08:33

Tried my first race on iRacing since week 12 of the season (so 3 weeks basically). Though that since it rained for a bit yesterday that it would be cool enough to give it a go. So, jumped in with 2 feet. My first time driving the new Cadillac GTP car around The Ring for 60 minutes. Lasted 15 minutes before the sweat was running down my back :cry:

Pitted at he 20 minute mark and withdrew. Waaaaaaaaaaay too hot still.

john_smith · 26 Jun 2023 at 09:22

You could argue that it's making it more realistic?

jonneymendoza · 26 Jun 2023 at 09:23

Do high end DD wheelbase output much heat?

john_smith · 26 Jun 2023 at 10:26

No, but triple 32" screens and a 500w high end PC can cook a chicken quite easily in 60 mins

jonneymendoza · 26 Jun 2023 at 14:41

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New gear from moza

billyboyRAB · 26 Jun 2023 at 20:02

jonneymendoza said:
New gear from moza

Anyone know if or when ocuk will have the ks wheel in stock??

jonneymendoza · 26 Jun 2023 at 20:22

billyboyRAB said:
Anyone know if or when ocuk will have the ks wheel in stock??

No idea but hopefully soon

billyboyRAB · 27 Jun 2023 at 09:42

jonneymendoza said:
No idea but hopefully soon

Eas hoping they had stock, the only UK supplier sold out within a few mins that I found

EddScott · 28 Jun 2023 at 10:02

I know this thread is more for rig equipment but just wanted to comment on RF2.

I'm off to the 'ring next weekend and have been practising using PCars2 (sometimes AC) as these have Lancer Evos to use (I'm taking my 9GT)

Not looking at times, it's a tourist day. Just want to have a rough idea what is coming and make sure I can stay out of my own way

I tried RF2 last night for the first time. Bought the 'Ring track and an M2CS. RF2 feels so much better than other sims. I have an Alpha Mini, P2000 pedals and a 49" screen.

I've always been disappointed with my ACC times and not that I was particularly quick, RF2 gives far more realistic feedback.

ahar · 28 Jun 2023 at 10:15

EddScott said:
I know this thread is more for rig equipment but just wanted to comment on RF2.

I'm off to the 'ring next weekend and have been practising using PCars2 (sometimes AC) as these have Lancer Evos to use (I'm taking my 9GT)

Not looking at times, it's a tourist day. Just want to have a rough idea what is coming and make sure I can stay out of my own way

I tried RF2 last night for the first time. Bought the 'Ring track and an M2CS. RF2 feels so much better than other sims. I have an Alpha Mini, P2000 pedals and a 49" screen.

I've always been disappointed with my ACC times and not that I was particularly quick, RF2 gives far more realistic feedback.

Better than iracing? I'm just dipping a toe into racing as I've always hated using a controller whereas a wheel and pedals might work better. I do sprints and hillclimbs in a caterham IRL so I'm looking for something that is as realistic as possible.

Have bought a G29 set up for now as I'm not sure whether this will be for me, and don't want to drop any serious cash for the moment. Every £ spent on this is a £ spent not racing for real!