Sim Racing Set Up

Housey

Housey

Housey

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If I was to budget 4K for a sim set up to include:

- Seat
- Frame
- Wheel
- Pedals
- Normal gearstick

What would people suggest?

Assume I will be using an Oculus Rift and I have the PC with appropriate spec already, so really just looking for the best set up for that sort of budget. Focus should be on matching the best possible real world experience, so I guess the pedals and steering are most important, the other stuff important too, but would put budget into controls first. Rigidity of the frame is also important and at 6'1 and 16 stone I need to fit in it.

Don't need to spend 4K, could spend a bit more if needed, but preference would be to spend less. Teach me for sitting in some good set ups at Autosports, I think I now need to buy a set up.
 
Thanks for that, the SimExperience wheel is the device I used at the weekend, just felt right with superb damping and feedback. Pedals I will need to shop around for too as they need to be adjustable left and right and backwards and forwards and again, damping is key. One of the the things missing in my experience is no pedals provide any feedback, which is a significant limitation on realism as you can feel so much on track through a brake pedal.

I can't justify spending on a full movement system, so my aim is to get the best wheel and pedals possible then work on options for mounting them with a seat. When it comes to a mount aesthetics matter not a jot to me, rigidity is key and seating position that can emulate a real driving position of a single seater would be my preference.

The Oculus Rift was impressive, it was a fantastic experience and though a doubling of resolution would help no end it was more effective than the 3 screens I also had a go one, massive so frankly. The way you can site bends is so much more effective than multiple screens and the space saving is also a win too.
 
I want realism over pace but I am not going to pay 20K either. It's a balance but the purpose is to practice circuit lines for real racing.
 
I don't want monitors as I said, Oculus is much better for immersion even if you have to give up some resolution. Those pedals look spot on!
 
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