Sim Racing setup - Help

Colin_M said:
Just a controller at the moment.
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Fair enough. I know how tempting it can be to go all-in, and if that's what you really want to do then fair enough, but honestly I think you'd have a ball with any half-decent setup like a G29 just clamped to a desk with your monitor positioned very close behind it. That's more than enough for you to get a really good taste of it. There's plenty of time afterwards to expand your setup as and when you feel you need to.
 
Yadda said:
Fair enough. I know how tempting it can be to go all-in, and if that's what you really want to do then fair enough, but honestly I think you'd have a ball with any half-decent setup like a G29 just clamped to a desk with your monitor positioned very close behind it. That's more than enough for you to get a really good taste of it. There's plenty of time afterwards to expand your setup as and when you feel you need to.
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True. Looks like it's going to be a compromise either way. I think the wheel clamp will be fine and I can work something out for the pedals but it's the chair i'm most worried about. There doesn't appear to be anything with swivel or wheel locks available.
 
Colin_M said:
True. Looks like it's going to be a compromise either way. I think the wheel clamp will be fine and I can work something out for the pedals but it's the chair i'm most worried about. There doesn't appear to be anything with swivel or wheel locks available.
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I agree chairs are a problem. They all swivel and have wheels. I was fortunate enough to pick up a converted car seat with a frame and runners attached underneath. It's not attached to a rig or anything but it's very solid and doesn't move at all while I'm racing, even with my pedals loadcell brake. I don't think there's a commercially available equivalent though, unfortunately.

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That said, aslong as you aren't on a solid or laminated floor then an "office" chair will be fine with a G29 or similar. I say go for that, you'll have a ball, really.
 
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people will often say just buy a more expensive wheel in the first place but often thats £500+ g29 for eg on deals are like 120-150. at the very worst you will still get back £100+ and you atleast will know if you really want to dive in fully. £500+ wheel you will lose more than a g29 as soon as you sell it 2nd hand.
 
Yadda said:
Fair enough. I know how tempting it can be to go all-in, and if that's what you really want to do then fair enough, but honestly I think you'd have a ball with any half-decent setup like a G29 just clamped to a desk with your monitor positioned very close behind it. That's more than enough for you to get a really good taste of it. There's plenty of time afterwards to expand your setup as and when you feel you need to.
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I agree, OP go G29 for now and see if you are still making the most out of it in a year. I know a few who have dropped £400+ on sim setups to not use them at all in a few months.
 
I raced at a desk on an office chair for years with a Logitech Momo, G25 and G27 wheels.

The swivel tends to be a non issue. As for wheels on the chair, if it's on carpet you'll be fine. If it's a hard floor then a simple door stop wedge as a wheel chock work just as well.
 
Colin_M said:
Hi guys, I notice there are a few of you here into sim racing so thought i’d ask your advice.

I’m going to be building a pc for this purpose over the next week and trying to decide what equipment to get.

Unfortunately it needs to be a desk based (Ikea Karlby/Alex) rather than purpose built sim rig and i’ll be using a single 34inch monitor along with VR eventually.

As it needs to be clamped to the desk I don’t think i’ll be able to go DD so looking to get the Fanatic ClubSport Wheel Base V2.5, ClubSport Pedals V3 and Formula V2 rim.
  • I’m going to be playing on a variety of sims such as Iracing, AC and ACC, Raceroom, Dirt Rally and F1 so would I be better with a two rims such as the Formula V2 and BMW GT2?
  • Similar to the above, am I best to get the shifter and handbrake?
  • Will the pedals be fine under the desk or will I need to build some kind platform to stop them moving around?
  • Is it worth getting the brake Performance and or damper kit for the pedals?
Many thanks
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Sorry, missed this thread earlier.

I'm running a CSW v2.5 and CSP v1. Started off using the on my desk, then invested in a full GT Omega rig and monitor stand within a few months. It's the best money I've spent on sim racing. Racing at a desk was giving me back/shoulder problems as I was bracing in anticipation against the forces. You don't need a massive rig, some of my sim racing buddies have a wheel stand they bring into use at their desk.

The Fanatec wheel doesn't come with a clamp, you need the add on mount which cost me ~£50 extra. It's a heavy chunk of metal and it's not going to move. Ever. My desk was flexing, the clamp didn't care.

The Fanatec pedals are designed for hard mounting, they'll move around otherwise. I had to mount mine on some MDF, braced against the wall with a 15Kg lead acid UPS battery unit to weigh it down, before I went to the rig.

Rims, I use a couple. Started off with the BMW rim, recently acquired the McLaren GT3 rim which I use for GT and single seaters. Everything else is usually the BMW. The CSL P1 is worth a look as it's much lighter, downside is no quick release.

Shifter and handbrake I've not bothered with. Got a spare logitech shifter which I can connect via USB, but it's sat disconnected. The Fanatec ones are £LOL, and the majority of cars in iRacing are flappy paddle shift from the factory.

Seriously, see if you can fit a wheel stand in and find something that isn't a wheely chair.
 
I have a T300 and clamp it to my desk when I'm gonna do a little racing , I also have used a G29 and that worked fine too...but it can be very loud as in very clunky and would make the whole desk shake lol...I did also use a wheel stand pro for a while , but I didnt get on with it so well .
 
Colin_M said:
True. Looks like it's going to be a compromise either way. I think the wheel clamp will be fine and I can work something out for the pedals but it's the chair i'm most worried about. There doesn't appear to be anything with swivel or wheel locks available.
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Don't take this the wrong way or take away from the Logitech wheel but as you're coming from a gamepad, any wheel is going to be a huge upgrade. The G29 is a great wheel and is far, far better in every respect than the wheels we had in the past. Don't underestimate it.

MikeTheNative said:
I agree, OP go G29 for now and see if you are still making the most out of it in a year. I know a few who have dropped £400+ on sim setups to not use them at all in a few months.
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barmyllama said:
I raced at a desk on an office chair for years with a Logitech Momo, G25 and G27 wheels.

The swivel tends to be a non issue. As for wheels on the chair, if it's on carpet you'll be fine. If it's a hard floor then a simple door stop wedge as a wheel chock work just as well.
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Agree with both of the above (I also had a Momo).

Get a G29 (or T150?) or equivalent value 2nd hand. Set it up and position your monitor properly and you'll have a ball (which might not be the first time I've made this reference :)).
 
My little corner.
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Simucube 20nm osw.
Ascher racing c26l button box.
Fanatec csl elite pedals with load cell.
Heuskenvelt handbrake.
Aiologs sequential shifter.
Jetseat 908 vibrating chair pad.
Homemade wind simulator.
 
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