Sim racers - what are you running?

pacegod · 30 Apr 2021 at 13:57

I've only ever seen a 27 1440 setup, I'd imagine triple 32" might be a little too big, I'd be interested to see triple 32s though. There was a discussion on Racedepartment last year about it though.
https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/triple-27-or-32-1440-monitors.184707/

swannyUK · 30 Apr 2021 at 18:01

+1 for th superwide but yeh if you have room 3 screens would give you a better span

geekyadz · 4 May 2021 at 08:32

So, current plan:

Get the floor mat and use that to confirm size. Yes I'm aware that it's slightly wider and longer but if I have room for that then the rest is easy.

I'm struggling to visualise how is going to be (as in floor space) and as I said, In concerned about space. £25 is a price I'm happy to go "ok if that doesn't work" rather than fighting over £700 however I still feel that if somewhere can let me have a "play" then I'd feel a little more reassured about it.

Speaking of shop openings; I'm not convinced that the competitor's "brick and mortar" store is open either.

Steedie · 4 May 2021 at 16:33

So, I've got massively in to F1 2020, and currently playing with an old Thrustmaster T150 a friend lent me. Someone I know is selling a Thrustmaster TS-XW with T3PA-Pro pedals with a loadcell mod, with a couple of rims, including the Ferrari F1 wheel and the Sparco P310 Competition Mod. It's all in a Trak Racer RS6 rig

He wants £850 and I've said I'll have it

Am I mad?! Should I wait and see how I get on with the wheel a bit more first or shall I go ahead and jump right in with some decent gear? A part of me thinks that if, worst case, I don't get on with it in a month or two, I'd not lose too much selling it on again?

swannyUK · 4 May 2021 at 16:38

If racing is something you're really enjoying and can see yourself doing it for a while then sounds good.

If you don't get on with the gear you can always sell bits and bolt something else on to the rig.

Are you playing anything else that you would swap the rims over for such as GT racing?

swannyUK · 9 May 2021 at 20:56

Chaps, sprint races are back. Any questions feel free to PM me on RD
https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/gt3-sprint-silverstone-thursday-13th-may-2021.202987/

swannyUK · 16 May 2021 at 09:24

Spa this Tuesday chaps.

https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/gt3-sprint-spa-tuesday-18th-may-2021.202989/

geekyadz · 16 May 2021 at 11:54

swannyUK said:
Spa this Tuesday chaps.

https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/gt3-sprint-spa-tuesday-18th-may-2021.202989/

Am I correct in thinking this is for PC?

swannyUK · 16 May 2021 at 17:12

TC_Overclocker · 17 May 2021 at 21:45

Going through a bit of an upgrade at the moment. Bought a Trak Racer TR8 for myself this time last year (took 3 months to arrive due to COVID). After a few upgrades this is where I was at:

A move around at home meant the rig was moving to a different room and took the opportunity to change the monitor mount out for a Sim-Labs mount as the leg spread on the TR mount was too wide:

After building the Sim-Labs stand, my mind was made up and I purchased a Sim-Labs P1-X this last weekend... Bring on parcel day!

Next on the upgrade list is direct drive...

DJ85 · 18 May 2021 at 10:05

Bought my rig now for wheel and peddles
Going towards the G923 but what is the thrustmaster equivalent? Seen this

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ov...-xbox-one-4461015-gc-07d-th.html?template=amp

Any good?

kevman · 18 May 2021 at 12:22

David Flett said:
Bought my rig now for wheel and peddles
Going towards the G923 but what is the thrustmaster equivalent? Seen this

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.overclockers.co.uk/thrustmaster-tmx-pro-racing-wheel-pc-xbox-one-4461015-gc-07d-th.html?template=amp

Any good?

Does not look like there is a whole lot between the - the thrustmaster has a mix of gear/ belt so FF seems to be better + has better pedals. The Logitech (G920) seems to win on build quality

DJ85 · 18 May 2021 at 13:09

I did read one review that said pretty much that, the wheel is very plastic on the thrustmaster and leather on the g923. Not much written versus reviews and the Internet quality is really bad where I am working so cannot watch any wheel v wheel reviews on youtube. Wandered if there was any hands on experience on here. I have used the g920 before so I assume I'd get on with the 23.

~>Dg<~ · 19 May 2021 at 10:54

Steedie said:
So, I've got massively in to F1 2020, and currently playing with an old Thrustmaster T150 a friend lent me. Someone I know is selling a Thrustmaster TS-XW with T3PA-Pro pedals with a loadcell mod, with a couple of rims, including the Ferrari F1 wheel and the Sparco P310 Competition Mod. It's all in a Trak Racer RS6 rig

He wants £850 and I've said I'll have it

Am I mad?! Should I wait and see how I get on with the wheel a bit more first or shall I go ahead and jump right in with some decent gear? A part of me thinks that if, worst case, I don't get on with it in a month or two, I'd not lose too much selling it on again?

bit dear tbh. those pedals arent great either.

Steedie · 19 May 2021 at 11:00

~>Dg<~ said:
bit dear tbh. those pedals arent great either.

Bit late

I bought it all and managed to get the pedals changed to the T-LCM pedals so bit better than the T3PA-Pro

Have been absolutely loving it

~>Dg<~ · 19 May 2021 at 11:01

Steedie said:
Bit late I bought it all and managed to get the pedals changed to the T-LCM pedals so bit better than the T3PA-Pro

Have been absolutely loving it

ah thats great news on the pedals. have great fun what you playing at the moment ?

Steedie · 19 May 2021 at 11:03

~>Dg<~ said:
ah thats great news on the pedals. have great fun what you playing at the moment ?

Mostly F1 2020, although I've been playing a lot of Assetto Corsa in VR which is great fun.

But F12020, me and a friend are in constant competition over lap times so it makes it really fun (and frustrating).

~>Dg<~ · 19 May 2021 at 11:06

Assetto corsa is great fun. also competing with friends and lap times can be really addictive.

iamtheoneneo · 19 May 2021 at 15:20

Swapped my T3PA pedals with Fanatec Clubsport v3. Well worth the cash. I can actually trail brake now!
Just built a basic wooden frame to put them on and stop tipping which works really well.

Not sure on getting a full on rig yet but knowing me it will probably happen within a year. Not that my wife really cares but its still a monstrous item to have in the home 'office'.

Housey · 19 May 2021 at 18:32

I am really struggling and find it hard to unlearn what I know and tailor my driving for sim land. Frustrating, about 2 seconds off the quick boys on most tracks, can't get close. All in my braking it seems.

Ideas?