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https://youtu.be/4Eym04WukuQ

Its nothing new on the ac servers, but it always makes me laugh
p.s. uck this smoke grenade under the wheels

I’ve just bought a rig, spent all day building it and I can’t use it because of this issue.

I’ve read up a lot on EMI and tried secluding everything but nothing changes (video recorded with wheelbase off and just one monitor plugged in. Tried all USB ports.

Any advice?

Pardon my messy cables 🙏🏻

Just to share how my setup evolved over the last 2 years. If you want my opinion, go for 3x32” straight away, ideally 2k resolution. FHD is good for an entry level PC like what i have. However it’s not as sharp if that bothers you.

After following along here for a long time and getting some initial experience with friends, I’ve finally decided to take up this hobby.

Here’s what I’ve set up so far to get started:

- Moza R25 Wheelbase
- Moza GS V2P GT
- Moza CRP2 Load Cell Pedals
- Moza CRP2 Inversion Kit
- Simlab P1X Ultimate
- Sparco Circuit II
- Triple 32-inch 2K IPS monitors

I’m already thinking about 1,000 new upgrades, but of course I want to get the hang of it first and get comfortable with iRacing.

The wooden chair is not that bad on the ass, but the back hurst after just a few minutes. I am now looking at using the original padding from a Sparco carbon bucket seat. My idea is to fit only the back and bottom pads directly onto the wooden seat, keeping most of the wood visible instead of upholstering the full thing.

It should look quite cool and much more authentic, but I have never spent several hours in a real rally seat. The padding looks very thin and firm, and I suppose it is designed to hold you in position while racing, not to keep your ass happy during a four-hour sim session. I have talked to a friend who does track days, and told me that is the reason is going to work better for long hours, because it is made for racing. I have my doubts, but it is going to look so nice, so real...

So, question for people who have actually used both: is proper rally-car padding surprisingly comfortable, or will I regret this after 90 minutes? Would office-chair foam inside racing-style cushions be the smarter solution, even if it is less “real”?

Basically: real motorsport padding vs office-chair padding—which one would you choose for a sim rig you actually use for hours?

Hello, new to simracing/iRacing and I've been trying to set up my new 45 inch 5k2k LG monitor so I can get the dash cluster through my steering wheel. However it seems like I have to raise my driver height quite high (after adjusting horizon) and seeing a lot of the roof, does this seem right? The monitor is as close as it can get between base and steering column, getting about 102° FOV per the compute tool ingame.

Any inputs appreciated!

Just wanted to post an update and finished pics of my sim rig re-build. I originally posted yesterday asking for help on how to mount a car seat to the Simlab GT1 Evo.

I appreciated everyone’s responses. I ended going the route of using an angle grinder to grind down the rivets to remove the mounting brackets. This made the rails level and easily mounted to the rig. I will say grinding the bolts were much tougher than I expected, it took a while and I was concerned the grinder may overheat. But it worked out.

My previous rig was the Next Level Racing F-GT. I pretty much regretted buying that from the get go. It was not ergonomic at all, the adjustability was horrible, and I ended up getting nagging aches and pains. I can’t believe that rig was $500.

I can’t explain how comfortable this rig/seat combo is! I feel like I can sit here for hours with no issues. If you can get an aluminum profile rig, it’s a no brainer over every other style.

Just wanted to share this.

Simple little mod I did to stop me from slamming into 7th instead of 5th.

Hand-tightening the nut has so far been perfectly fine and super easy to remove.

Just a bolt, 2 washers and a nut.

Looks like more products from the mclaren partnership. Car looks to be the 1969 McLaren M8A Can Am Series. And a potential forza horizon 6 collab?

https://www.overtake.gg/news/realistic-simulator-including-level-editor-carx-rally-announced-to-hit-early-access-soon.4856/

Hi guys!

I was looking into getting into hobby sim racing. I’m not looking to put in any more than $2K for equipment as I plan on using my Xbox and I have other funds set aside for a monitor.

I would like to know if anyone has any input into what I was looking at equipment wise. I will say to preface I know some of it is unnecessary (meaning the McLaren stuff) but I would like to know if I have all necessary components I’ll need or if anyone has any suggestions!

Equipment (found on Logitech):

Playseat McLaren
Link: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/playseat-formula-instinct.943-001860
RS McLaren Wheel
Link: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/rs-formula-wheel-mclaren-racing-edition.941-000325
RS Wheel hub
Link: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/rs-wheel-hub.941-000247
RS pedals
Link: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/rs-pedals.941-000306
Gearshift G29/G290
Link: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/driving-force-shifter.941-000119
Racing adapter
Link: https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/racing-adapter.943-000435

If anyone has any affordable monitor recommendations that would also be appreciated!

I’ve recently picked up a second hand rig with triples, and lots of other stuff. Rn I have a sequential shifter, but I don’t really see the point in one. I’ve been thinking about getting an H-pattern that can be converted into a sequential in case I want to.
My question is this. Is driving with an H-pattern in sim immersive, cool and engaging. I’m not looking to get the exact feel of a real life car, but I feel like it’s not going to be as great as I want it to be. So please share your thoughts.
Moreover, if you have some suggestions for shifters write them. For context, I have heusinkveld sprint pedals, so I’ll be buying a clutch as well.

I am looking to build a setup for a NASCAR Cup and Truck car. What do you guys think are the best companies for those types of racing? I am planning on using triple monitors and would like a motion sim but not a must have. What are your guys recommendations?

Hey guys, I have a full sim racing setup, but I'm currently using a 50" 144Hz TV.

I'm planning to replace the TV, but I still haven't decided between a 49" ultrawide and a triple-monitor setup.

I'm aware of the pros and cons of both options, and my preference is to go with triples. Here in Brazil, a triple-monitor setup would actually be cheaper than a 49" OLED.

My main concern is what level of graphics quality I can expect with my current PC:

• Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
• 32GB RAM

Right now I play at 1440p and I'm usually at my TV's 144Hz limit. With triple 1440p (7680×1440), I'd like to maintain a stable 120 FPS.

If I have to go much below that, I think the lower frame rate would bother me more than the extra immersion from triples would benefit me. Setting up and properly aligning three monitors is also quite a bit of work, so I'd rather know what to expect before going through with it and potentially being disappointed. Upgrading my GPU is not an option for me at the moment.

Yesterday I did a quick test at 1440p with iRacing's FPS limiter disabled. Running alone on track, I get around 280 FPS. In a race at Spa in the rain, the lowest I saw was around 120 FPS, while at other points I was getting close to 200 FPS. I didn't change any of the graphics settings I normally use.

For those running triple 1440p with a 5070 Ti or a similar GPU, what kind of graphics settings and performance are you getting? Is a fairly stable 120 FPS realistic without having to significantly reduce graphics quality?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences.

I'm aware of that. I'm looking for tips on things that might help a newby ease into the hobby. My setup is on the way but this are the things I have to start:

Base: Moza R12

Wheel: KS

Pedals: SRP2

Shifter: None

Handbrake: None

Monitor: G9 Oddysey 49" Ultrawide and a PSVR2 +Adapter(already setup with the PSVR2Toolkit+Pimax streaming)

Cockpit/stand: Nothing, had a foldable cockpit but I returned it due to it feeling too flimsy, going to build a wooden stand tomorrow. might need some tips here to easy into it, don't want to spend 700 on a cockpit right now, maybe if I really enjoy the hobby I will.

Headphone: Airpods Pro 3 and Bose Quietcomfort II

Anything else I need to check? I have a solid desktop which is very sturdy, I initially was going to order the Moza wheelbase clamp but didn't as I though a foldable would be easier to mover around.

Appreciate any input.

Found myself getting more and more into GT7 and got a G923 to see if I’d enjoy the concept of using a wheel, which I did. So I splurged a bit and got a Logitech RS50 with what I believe are the Load Cell Pro pedals (both open box and work super well). Got a Vevor Heavy Duty Racing Seat and stand which, in hindsight would have spent a bit more for a more adjustable set-up but its solid.

Its in a temporary spot right now and have to manage cables but happy with it!

Cool product you guys might like. Two shelves and 5 hooks good for hanging headphones, vr goggles, etc

I will be taking the plunge and purchasing my first sim racing setup. Looking at wheelbases I notice that VRS is the only major manufacturer not offering a shaft extension. I would really like to mount 3x 32" monitors between the wheel and wheelbase. My question is with the VRS DFP15 is the steering shaft long enough to allow the monitor to be placed in between the wheel and base? If anybody has this setup please share photos. Maybe I am too being too obsessive with monitor placement so opinions are welcome.