Sim racers - what are you running?

mr griffin · 27 Jan 2024 at 13:21

Mr_Sukebe said:
Here's a question for you guys with aluminium profile rigs.

I have an 80x40 frame, and would like to add 4 caster wheels to it, to allow easier cleaning around it. Any good suggestions for solutions that could be bolted onto the profile?

if it's on a hard floor Gt omega prime casters are great, not so good for carpet though

mr griffin · 27 Jan 2024 at 13:22

Spikey said:
Just wanted something with minimal flex, the GT omega seats aren't the best from what I've read. Are most seats universal and can be added to any cockpit? Quite new to this sort of thing.

I fitted a sparco R33 reclining seat to my Prime - It looks like their seats but you get no flex while breaking so is definitely better but costs a fair bit more

Dirk Diggler · 27 Jan 2024 at 18:15

I dusted off a G29 with pedals that I've had for 2 years and not used! Currently really enjoying Project Cars 2. There doesn't seem to be many SIM racers having been released lately for PC, or am I overlooking anything decent?

steve45 · 27 Jan 2024 at 18:56

New? Not really, but then all the main contenders are constantly updated. I've never been a fan of PC2, terrible physics and very old in the tooth now. iRacing if you want to get serious, ACC, AMS2 are also notable mentions, they are not without their own problems but still very good sims. Assetto Corsa whilst being old still have a very very active community with lots of uptodate community produced content. EA WRC for rally.

Assetto Corsa 2 is due out this summer. There are a number of other promising looking sims due out soon-ish, GTRevival being the prominent one that has my eye.

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The thing is with race sims is that as long as the companies keep content updated, there no real need to release new games every year.

mr griffin · 28 Jan 2024 at 22:35

Got an Asetek Forte the other day and some VRS pedals and was a little disappointed with the first few games I played - then loaded up AMS2 with the super karts and that was a hoot!!! anything else you guys think I would like? I obviously like fast

Uncle Petey · 28 Jan 2024 at 22:36

What were the other few games you tried?

N0ddie · 28 Jan 2024 at 22:54

mr griffin said:
Got an Asetek Forte the other day and some VRS pedals and was a little disappointed with the first few games I played - then loaded up AMS2 with the super karts and that was a hoot!!! anything else you guys think I would like? I obviously like fast

Which bit were you disappointed with? The Asetek Discord has loads of different setting suggestions for different games and cars. Worth a look.

mr griffin · 28 Jan 2024 at 22:58

Forza motor sport, which I had been enjoying playing on pad with guys I work with cross platform... but it's almost ok on the wheel but the tries don't grip and something isn't right. High speed cars like the Porsche 962 is my favourite car in the game, but you can't control the thing on a wheel...EA sports WRC was just utter trash unless I'm missing somethig???? I racing was a bit confusing and obviously have to start at rookie so wasn't much fun atm, but I will go back to it as it was one of the reasons I built a sim rig. Just glad I found the super karts on AMS2 as that did put a big grin on my face and made me realise that the setup is pretty good and it's just finding the right games

N0ddie · 29 Jan 2024 at 09:04

mr griffin said:
Forza motor sport, which I had been enjoying playing on pad with guys I work with cross platform... but it's almost ok on the wheel but the tries don't grip and something isn't right. High speed cars like the Porsche 962 is my favourite car in the game, but you can't control the thing on a wheel...EA sports WRC was just utter trash unless I'm missing somethig???? I racing was a bit confusing and obviously have to start at rookie so wasn't much fun atm, but I will go back to it as it was one of the reasons I built a sim rig. Just glad I found the super karts on AMS2 as that did put a big grin on my face and made me realise that the setup is pretty good and it's just finding the right games

Forza Motorsport is not a game I'd use to judge force feedback. The game is trash on a wheel. I'm seconds a lap faster on a controller than I am on my wheel. Stick with iRacing for sure. If your reasonably competent you'll be out of rookies very quickly then make sure you have a specific route you wanna go down. Whether it be single seaters or tin tops. Can save a bunch of cash if you plan your purchases to allow for the bulk buy discounts.

steve45 · 29 Jan 2024 at 09:18

N0ddie said:
Forza Motorsport is not a game I'd use to judge force feedback. The game is trash ~~on a whee~~l.

Fixed that for you...

In all seriousness, solid advice on the purchases! I went in scattergun approach and its cost me a lot of money over the years. Find a series you want to race and buy the content you need for a season.

mr griffin · 29 Jan 2024 at 10:59

steve45 said:
Fixed that for you...

In all seriousness, solid advice on the purchases! I went in scattergun approach and its cost me a lot of money over the years. Find a series you want to race and buy the content you need for a season.

Yeah I have a good friend who plays a lot of I racing he's told me the same advice as you two have said... Yes I will continue with I racing like you say won't take long to get out of rookie... AMS2 definitely the most fun feeling espically in the suoercarts and American carts the force feedback is great.

mr griffin · 29 Jan 2024 at 11:01

I agree Forza is a not great on wheel, you would think they would put a bit more effort into it being a supposed sim, but then I guess the majority of players are on pad... Not sure what Gt7 is like on a wheel compared to pad if they also have the same problem?

john_smith · 29 Jan 2024 at 13:45

GT7 and Forza are, unfortunately, console games pretending to be a Sim. Id enven go as far as chucking EA Rally and F1 into that statement as well.

N0ddie · 29 Jan 2024 at 13:54

mr griffin said:
I agree Forza is a not great on wheel, you would think they would put a bit more effort into it being a supposed sim, but then I guess the majority of players are on pad... Not sure what Gt7 is like on a wheel compared to pad if they also have the same problem?

I found GT7 really enjoyable on the wheel. The licence tests were definitely easier on the wheel.

Mr Footlong · 29 Jan 2024 at 15:29

Here's the start of my efforts. So much stuff is out of stock currently, no idea when it will be complete. I have a small outbuilding office, gutted the rear desk/project area and slapped a Trak Racer TR160 Mk4 frame in there, with a Sparco R333 seat. Due to space, I will be most likely going triple 27" 1440P screens, VNM pedals, shifter and handbrake, but not decided on base/steering wheel yet.

I have an old work PC on the wall by my desk that I am going to relocate to near ground level on the back wall, to the right of the rig -

mr griffin · 29 Jan 2024 at 18:09

Mr Footlong said:
Here's the start of my efforts. So much stuff is out of stock currently, no idea when it will be complete. I have a small outbuilding office, gutted the rear desk/project area and slapped a Trak Racer TR160 Mk4 frame in there, with a Sparco R333 seat. Due to space, I will be most likely going triple 27" 1440P screens, VNM pedals, shifter and handbrake, but not decided on base/steering wheel yet.

I have an old work PC on the wall by my desk that I am going to relocate to near ground level on the back wall, to the right of the rig -

looking good m8 I have the same seat its great!

Spikey · 31 Jan 2024 at 18:32

Mr Footlong said:
Here's the start of my efforts. So much stuff is out of stock currently, no idea when it will be complete. I have a small outbuilding office, gutted the rear desk/project area and slapped a Trak Racer TR160 Mk4 frame in there, with a Sparco R333 seat. Due to space, I will be most likely going triple 27" 1440P screens, VNM pedals, shifter and handbrake, but not decided on base/steering wheel yet.

I have an old work PC on the wall by my desk that I am going to relocate to near ground level on the back wall, to the right of the rig -

that looks great! Can I ask as I’m looking at the same chair, did the rig come with everything to attach it to TR160?

Dirk Diggler · 31 Jan 2024 at 19:20

I've progressed to GT4 in my Project Cars 2 career and am finding the car is sliding all over the place, even at relatively slow speeds. Does anyone have a decent guide they could share from their bookmarks?

TIA

Muska · 31 Jan 2024 at 21:50

I can’t help with PCars2 I’m afraid, I stopped after the first one.

I've just got 3 Hue play bars mounted with the aid of some 3D printed parts. I’m really impressed by the added immersion, simhub once again taking care of another sim racing peripheral - is there anything this programme can’t do?! (Except make me quicker!)

mr griffin · 1 Feb 2024 at 10:34

Spikey said:
that looks great! Can I ask as I’m looking at the same chair, did the rig come with everything to attach it to TR160?

I bought sparco seat runners for mine