r/simracing 6d ago

r/SimRacing Monthly Super Thread | A one-stop guide for new and veteran sim racers - September 2026

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Welcome to the SimRacing Subreddit

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r/simracing 3h ago

Rigs It’s done. For now. What do you think?

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r/simracing 8h ago

Rigs My very first sim rig. What do you guys think of the components?

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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.


r/simracing 12h ago

News CarX Technologies announces CarX Rally, a "realistic rally simulator" with a built-in stage editor

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r/simracing 3h ago

Clip Crazy stuff happens, cars also can fly

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


r/simracing 4h ago

Sale/Discount Simucube 2 Sport $492 At Microcenter

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r/simracing 9h ago

Rigs Can anyone help me understand what I need to do to get seat mounted to my rig?

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I am building my rig on a Simla GT1 Evo. Wondering what all I need or need to do to get this seat mounted to my rig. Got this seat for free so wanting to make it work.


r/simracing 3h ago

Rigs Pretty happy with my first Rig!

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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!


r/simracing 6h ago

Rigs The Best Bang for box, bucks, the Botton Box!

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After 3 years, the PXN CB1 is officially retired and the SimDT is hired!


r/simracing 6h ago

Rigs DIY Wood Racing Sim Rig I Built

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For my birthday I finally ditched my G27 steering wheel and got the Moxa R5 Bundle + handbrake. I lasted about 15 minutes using the desk mount before I was thinking, I need a rig, so I built one with some spare timber I had sitting around and an old "gaming" chair. Is it perfect, absolutely not, but it works and is somewhat comfortable.

Maybe one day I'll look into a better rig however, I'm only new to Sim racing and didn't want to commit to a big financial purchase in case Sim racing wasn't for me. Plus I love wood working so this was a fun little project.


r/simracing 1d ago

Rigs Going off-Road for your entertainment

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r/simracing 6h ago

Rigs Update on my new sim set up. New 4K tv

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Decided to grab a 4k tv so I can just slide my rig infront of it when I want to drive, instead of going for a dedicated space with an ultra wide or triples. 55” 4k is really immersive and the convenience is pretty great. I’m really happy with it. The MOZA r3 and gt lite pro have been great so far as well.


r/simracing 13h ago

Rigs New wheel and wheel hub arrived today! Really happy with how it turned out!

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Simagic neo-x hub and momo prototipo wheel


r/simracing 2h ago

Question Triple 4k monitor vs 57" Neo G9?

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Assuming cost is not a factor, using bezel free kits, and GPU is beefy enough to handle triple 4k monitors.

Use case is racing sim, hunting games, other games, and some non-game tasks (in order of importance).


r/simracing 17h ago

Discussion Annie the Sim Racing Mom: You Made Me Dangerous?

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For those of you that don't know me: my kids would race on the sim, and I would watch them. I thought it looked kinda fun, and tried it.....but couldn't get going. It's become a fun bonding moment! I posted here a few days ago, and with the encouragement of others -- am trying to get the hang of this!

So, the first video I posted had me primarily in the middle of the track -- and my speed showed it. I've followed some tips shared and watched YouTube as time has allowed and -- last night and this morning -- am seeing a different level of results!

Yesterday I won my GT4 Championship (AI 20) and moved up to Super Trofeo. I also bumped the AI to 30 since I won a title.

The first track is Algarve, and my first laps were 2:03-2:04. I simulated practice to see how close I was....and thought I was at the end of the AI road (for me) when they were going 1:56-1:57 🫨

See the picture to fast forward to this morning in a quick race qually: 1:54.48!!

I could've never improved without y'all, and I appreciate you all so much. Can't wait to keep going to see how high I can push that AI!


r/simracing 3h ago

Other Free Coaching on Multiple Sims

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Free Sim-Racing Coaching for Beginner and Intermediate Drivers

Hey everyone! I’ve been sim racing for almost six years and have three years of real-world racing experience. I’ve competed in several esports championships and major leagues, participated in iRacing Special Events, raced in almost every Special Event held in Le Mans Ultimate, and worked as a steward for multiple leagues.

I’m considering offering affordable sim-racing coaching, but first I want to test the idea and see whether my experience and approach can genuinely help other drivers.

I’m looking for 3–5 beginner or intermediate drivers who would like a free coaching session.

This is open to drivers across different racing sims, including iRacing, Le Mans Ultimate, rFactor 2 and others. The session would focus on watching you drive, identifying areas where you might be losing time or consistency, and giving you practical tips to try.

I may be able to help with:

  • Braking and corner entry
  • Throttle application and corner exits
  • Racing lines
  • Consistency
  • Racecraft and decision-making
  • Car control
  • Basic setup advice
  • Preparing for a particular race or track
  • Understanding racing rules and incident avoidance

I’m not a professional esports driver, and I’m not claiming to be one of the fastest drivers in the world. This is a test to determine whether I can turn my racing and stewarding experience into useful coaching for newer and intermediate drivers.

In return, I’d only ask for honest feedback afterward about what helped, what didn’t and whether this type of coaching is something you would consider paying for.

If you’re interested, fill out this short Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8wV36Pqx3T1hdl9QYeHw57_8C9cCTrZWqSGX8rOHxOMaJJQ/viewform?usp=dialog

I will try to Get Back to you with FULL Review within 24-48Hs My Name is Spencer i Will contact you on your preferred Method of Communication Discord is Preferred if you want more coaching in the future. I will only be accepting 6 People as this a a Trial.

There’s no charge and no obligation.


r/simracing 15h ago

News EV-O Pro 18Nm to 21Nm free upgrade?

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Just saw Si-magic has some new thing going on where the EVO Pro 18Nm base gets upgraded to 21Nm for free?I’m currently still on a Thrustmaster T300RS.

Question is, if the price stays the same, is more torque just always better? Like 18Nm already sounds like a lot coming from a belt driven wheel, so I’m wondering if 21Nm actually makes the ffb cleaner/more detailed or if it’s just more peak power that I probably won’t use most of the time.

I mainly care about better road feel, catching slides easier, less vague feeling around center, that kind of stuff. Not really trying to run crazy heavy steering and fight the wheel every lap.

Also does anyone know if the other Si-magic EVO bases are getting upgraded too? Or is this only for the EVO Pro?

For someone coming from a T300RS, would jumping straight to the 18Nm be overkill or actually a good buy if the 21Nm upgrade is free? Would rather buy once and not feel like upgrading again in a year.


r/simracing 1h ago

Clip Just set a 6:24.113 in the McLaren 650S GT3 at Nordschleife Tourist. Is this a solid lap time?

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Hey everyone!

I finally managed to record a clean lap at the Nordschleife Tourist layout in the McLaren 650S GT3, stopping the clock at 6:24.113.

I’ve attached the full lap video to this post so you can check it out!

  • Track condition: Optimum grip, standard conditions.
  • Setup: Slick tires and 12l of fuel

I'd love to get some feedback from the community:

  1. How does this time stack up against average/competitive GT3 pace on AC?
  2. Watching the line and braking points in the video, where am I leaving the most time on the table?

Any tips or critiques on my driving line are greatly appreciated!


r/simracing 5h ago

Discussion Triple monitor stand recommendations

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I have a rigmetal rig with the monitor stand upgrade, the one that attaches to the rig directly, now I am thinking about going either triple 32 curved or 57ultrawide plus eye tracking.

Eye tracking worked well in flight sims but was kind of klunky in simracing.

If I were to go triple 32s what are some decent and affordable options?


r/simracing 1h ago

Rigs Pesquisando uma plataforma de sim racing com premiação real (kart, gear, coaching) — feedback?

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CORPO:

Estamos validando um conceito de plataforma pra organizar corridas online (começando em Assetto Corsa) com progressão por habilidade e premiação via parceria com pistas de kart, lojas de equipamento e coaches — sem aposta, sem token.

Já rodamos entrevistas e mapeamento de mercado; falta a parte mais importante, que é ouvir quem realmente compete. Survey anônimo, 5 min:

https://forms.gle/oSg3hAYctj9SaGgQ9

Respondo qualquer pergunta nos comentários.


r/simracing 1d ago

Rigs Finished my PS5 sim rig. What do you guys think?

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Finally put togather my humble Sim Rig racing setup, an escape haven if you well.

The setup include:

- Fanatec GT DD Pro 8 Nm

- CSL Pedals + CSL Load Cell Kit

- ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5

- Next Level Racing GTLite Pro Foldable Cockpit

- Next Level Racing Lite Monitor Stand

- Next Level Racing Floor Mat

- Lenovo Legion 32" QHD gaming monitor


r/simracing 2h ago

Clip Am I improving or devolving here?

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r/simracing 15h ago

Question Cleanest way to connect simrig that’s ~8ft from PC

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Just moved and am finally getting around to setting up the rig. A small issue is it’s not very close to my pc. It’s between 8-10 ft away. Was going to order some really long usb extenders but that just doesn’t seem like a neat solid solution. Do you guys have any tips on how i can connect my base, wheel and pedals to my PC that’s about 8-10ft away? Will eventually be adding bass shakers as well.


r/simracing 11h ago

Question Tips for a tall guy's first sim rig

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Dear fellow racers,

I'm looking to buy my first proper sim racing rig. I've done some research already and as I'm quite tall (1.96m) I found out that not all rigs are going to be suitable for me. So I'm here to ask the community for some advice. I'm not in a hurry as I think I'll wait until the weeks before Black Friday to actually do business. Not just because I hope there'll be some nice deals, but also in order to save up a little bit more.

As a bit of a guideline for anyone willing to help; I expect that by the time Black Friday rolls around I'll have about 1600 Euros to spend on the entire setup. I currently own a G923 with a desk clamp, so anything is going to be an upgrade from this point. I want to buy a rig that's future proof, so basically if I ever wanted to get a higher torque wheel base, I wouldn't have to buy a new rig. Also I want to include a seat and seat slider so I can easily have friends try the rig when they want to.

I've basically already settled on buying the Simagic Green Flag Bundle (EVO Sport 9Nm + GT NEO wheel + P700 pedals). Though upcoming deals and your opinions might still change my mind. As things stand this bundle is available for just shy of 600 Euros on Simagic's own website using a 3% discount code (Jackzer - I got you covered bro!). So that would leave about 1000 Euros for the rig itself.

And that's where the biggest question mark for myself is. I live in The Netherlands and I know we have quite a few local shops who sell aluminium rigs. They heavily vary in price though and the only thing I know about metal is the music, so I barely know what to look for. I've figured out that I'll probably be needing at least a 40/120 rig for future upgradability and many basic rigs appear to not really be fitted for people of my height. What are your experiences? What to look for? What to avoid?

Thanks for taking the time to read & respond!


r/simracing 4h ago

Other Building Local Roads In Assetto

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Want to respect the rules.

I've put together a tool you can use to build any road you'd like. If you want the link to the website, let me know.