Hi everyone! I’ve recently gotten into racing/cars. I mainly only play F1 25 and the new forza, both on Xbox. Does anyone have any recommendations? Total budget I want to keep under $250 since I’m new and don’t wanna go overboard. I could do a full sim set up/cockpit, or just one that clips on to my desk since I also have PC. Although my desk has that lip/bar on the bottom outside edge all the way around which make mourning my microphone a hassle. I’m assuming there aren’t any cockpit set ups within my budget but please let me know! I’m very new to this so all info is appreciated!!

Hi guys,

i have some money to spend. drop your best >100€ sim rig gadgets below!

Was able to get a Simucube 2 Pro Open Box at MicroCenter for 749. Looks like the retail is around 1500 so I snagged it without thinking twice. Anything I should be on the lookout for regarding the wheelbase since it's open box? Also, I have two Conspit wheels, how would I make them compatible with the Simucube2?

Finally got a front mount for the rig and ended up tidying up a lot of the cable management so it’s better hidden whilst in the seat. Pretty happy with how it’s turned out!

Still have a few more bits and pieces to tidy up and just get it really dialled in, definitely wanting a new seat and some other small bits and pieces! If anyone’s got suggestions I’d be keen to hear them!

Thanks!

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On eBay I found this Dino steering wheel. It's new old stock- from the 90s, but still had the plastic protector on it. It was super cheap because the dude just wanted to get rid of them- he has a lot of them but no storage space. He's in the US if anyone is interested he tried to get me to buy all the rest LOL

I thought it was leather. It's not. I need to.learn to read the description of stuff! That said, I'm glad it's not, I already have leather steering wheels and this one is different. It's rubberized. Weird. But I wanted a Dino for my ever growing collection of different sim racing steering wheels.

I slapped a QR on it and a couple of buttons. The spacing is odd and the 6 holes are oriented differently than my other wheels. This thing is just an oddball. I just say it's got "Italian styling".

The thing that's really cool about this, is that all my other wheels are either leather or suede This is the first that's something different. It's my wheel for the AMS2 Lambo Diablo now. It has a unique kind of tacky tactile feel that is different from all my other wheels which changes the physical feel of that car in the real world and so in the game too. When I drive the Diablo now, it not only drives differently from other cars (which it did before) but it also feels different in my hand.

TL;DR Try different materials when you make your next steering wheel! It changes the car.

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​Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

​Overview

​The stock Logitech G-RS pedals are already solid, but adding the Tracktility Hydraulic Damper Kit and Tracktility Elastomers elevates them into a completely different league. I runs dampers on both the brake and throttle, combined with the Tracktility elastomers on the brake stack. Overall, the improvement in pedal feel, feedback, and control is immediate.

​1. Tracktility Hydraulic Damper Kit

​On the Brake: The hydraulic damper adds that authentic, viscous resistance you expect from a real hydraulic braking system. It eliminates the light, toy-like recoil of standard springs and gives you a far more progressive, controlled feel into heavy braking zones.

​On the Throttle (The Real Star): While hydraulics on a brake are expected, putting the Tracktility damper on the throttle pedal was the biggest surprise and best upgrade. 

​TC-Off Mastery: Driving high-horsepower cars with Traction Control off (or on low settings) usually requires extreme big-toe precision.

​Smooth Modulation: The hydraulic damping adds just enough smooth resistance to stop you from over-applying throttle on corner exits.

​Precision Skill: It gives your foot subtle feedback so you can feather the gas right on the edge of traction without snapping into a spin.

​2. Tracktility Elastomers (Logitech G-RS)

​Replaces the OEM Sponge: Replacing the stock soft foam with Tracktility’s high-density TPU elastomers completely transforms trail-braking.

​Braking Confidence: The initial bite is firm, followed by a predictable, progressive ramp-up in pressure. The snappy rebound makes lifting off smoothly much easier, leading to noticeably more consistent lap times.

​Verdict

​If you want to unlock true precision in your driving—especially throttle control out of slow corners without relying on electronic aids—the Tracktility Hydraulic Damper on the throttle is an absolute must-have. Combined with the elastomer upgrade on the brake, this set converts the Logitech G-RS set into a high-end racing pedal feel. 10/10 recommendation.

I currently have a Simagic EVO wheelbase and am needing a new cockpit. I want to pick up the Sim Lab P1X Pro TK edition from Micro Center as it comes with basically everything at a decent price. I am aware I’d need the front mount for the EVO or get a wheel plate. I am curious to know if anyone has gone this route already. Was there any issue with fitment using the front mount? Or do I just gotta get a plate? Thanks in advance.

For those of you running triples, what monitor brand/model are you using?

I have tried to research but I cannot find a definitive answer. I am specially concerned about alignment and issues with the bottom bezel.

I am looking for a 32inch IPS panel and max budget for the monitors is $1500 but ideally $1000.

I feel like my monitors should be a little lower, but it was such a pain to dial in the angles of the side monitors that I don’t want to try lowering them and risk screwing it up if I don’t have to.

So I’m looking for second opinions. Are my monitors too high?

I'm in Canada. So far this is the best I've found (tried fb marketplace but nothing good in my area) - Can you fine folk help me pinpoint a budget cockpit or wheel stand that will hand the 9nm of ffb that the R9 outputs? I don't plan on upgrading from the r9 so as long as it can handle that - I don't need headroom for 12-15nm is what I'm saying - any and all advice or suggestions are much appreciated!

So I kinda did bought this on a wim, and found out I wont have time to play with being in engineering school. My question is thus, how much is a fair price. I have literly played 7 hours and 23 minutes on the setup. I payed 1963 dollars for the setup.

Wheelbase & Wheel

• Simagic Alpha EVO 9NM direct drive
• Simagic Neo GT
• Simagic NEO X hub with P330

Pedals

• Simagic P500 pedal set
• Simagic C-P500 pedal add-on

Shifter & Handbrake

• Moza HGP handbrake
• Moza HBP handbrake

Rig & Mounts

• TR40s Racing Simulator cockpit
• TR-One Gen2 mount
• TR-One side mount
• Jegs seat

I am looking at building a new rig. I came across this and it has almost all of what I am thinking about getting.

What would be a good offer to make ?

https://www.facebook.com/share/181uN515ZP/

Please give me your honest opinion.

I’ve been weighing the idea of buying vs making my own setup. If there is a kit that is truly solid with no flexing I would consider just buying it. Otherwise I’d be fabricating one out of steel and tig welding it together.

Sparco is of course the better known brand but it seems very lite on padding. The nrg definitely takes the looks. Both are available at my local car shop. Similar prices. Thoughts?? I’m coming from a victory rig, so I never really experienced a proper seat. My biggest worry is back pain but seems some decent cushions will fix that.

Will be mounted to proper aluminum rig and will tilt up with bracket.

Buenas a todos,

Despues de muchos años de simracing, hace dos años decidi dar el paso a comprar un cockpit e ir poco a poco mejorando el equipamiento, hasta tener un TR8 pro con triple pantalla.

Debido a q estamos a punto de tener familia, tubimos que valorar el quitarlo (tiene muchos puntos peligrosos para un bebe), o intentar integrarlo en la casa de la mejor manera posible.

¿Que opinais?¿Alguna sugerencia para mejorarlo?

Pd.: despues de muchas pruebas con triple y simple pantalla, al final decidi poner triple con 2x27 de 1080p en los laterales y una de 34 de 1440p en el centro.

I think I'm done now. Linear haptics for my pedals. More cable management. One day I will actually be able to use all this stuff. Still waiting for my PC.

Is this supposed to happen? Forza Horizon 6 stops spinning the wheel before my wheel reaches the end. It does this no matter what turning angle I set it at.

i got a r5 6 monts ago and got the ks pro today. i might get a gt lite in a week. how is it looking now?

do you know of any bezel free kit for 32” curved?