I started on a PS3 fifteen plus years ago and a controller. Went PS4 and drove on a G27. Added Xbox 360, then Xbox One and a controller again. Stepped up to a seat made by Playseat with a Thrustmaster T300, added the Ferrari Alcantra wheel from the 599xx Evo and loved that for many years. After going to PS5 I got a T-LCM pedal set for the Thrustmaster, and they were incredible. But, took them back to Microcenter as I decided to build a rig. Now I have a P1-X Pro, triple curved 32 inch monitors (1440) and built a OC with a i9 14900, 32 gb ram, and a 4080 Super GPU. Added full Fanatec setup with Porsche 911 GT3 R wheel, inverted V3 pedals and the 15 nm DD+ base. Really want the D box motion but can’t justify 8k right now. Oldest kid is headed to college next month and have one two years behind her to do the same. Added a PSVR2 for racing on GT7 as I had stopped playing it because of the triples for pc games, but now I have that? Playing GT7 again a lot. It’s so cool. You’re IN the car. Next month PlayStation releases an adaptor so I can use it for pc games too, I very excited for that. Fair warning; don’t start playing American Truck Simulator. That’s extremely addictive to me. I love the sound of the trucks, hauling heavy large loads to difficult places to get to, the sounds, everything. I set up long trips and put on podcasts or music and just…drive. Racing is exciting; not relaxing. The trucks game is very relaxing to me.
I thought Podium1 gear was overpriced, but the equipment is a solid 70% of the actual cost of the rig. 30% for profit and labor seems quite fair considering the white glove experience they provide. Enjoy your rig, it's definitely the top of the line in every aspect.
Fair take, I knew nothing about racing simulators going into this. Building one on my own seemed risky and I likely would have gone through multiple versions of different components before ending up with a final setup. Buy once cry once is the way I looked at this and I’ve been very happy with it.
I’m building one on my own, way budgeted down compared to this rig, and I can say the up charge is absolutely worth the price lol it is kind of fun building it and watching it all come together but it seems the attention to detail to podium is exceptional where as I’m very tempted to shortcut because it’s been grueling
Excellent Video! I’m considering this set up and have two questions. 1) How much space does this set up take up? (Width/Length) 2) Do you have receipts for each component incase you have warranty issues? If not, does Podium 1 include a warranty? Thanks!
Thank you! The P1 is 9 feet wide by 6 feet deep (back of PC to back of seat). Pretty sure the p1 ultimate is 10+ feet wide. I’m not sure about receipts, but I’m fairly certain all of the suppliers know Podium 1 and will honor their products warranties when purchased through their turn key rigs. I had an issue with the BdH shifter on mine. Podium 1 replaced it. They’re great folks im sure they will work with you if you have any issues. You won’t regret it if you decide to pull the trigger.
@@HySpeed1 Thanks for the response. I’ve considered trying to build my own, but seems like a lot of research and labor will be required to get it done right. I even calculated the cost of the P1 set up if I bought it on my own and it would total $22,512 with motion ($14,612 without motion). So I’m on the fence whether saving $12,500 is worth the labor or not. I could theoretically even pay someone $2,000 to put it together and maybe save $10,000. Do you think the motion is worth it? I suppose I can add it later on down the line. Either way, the turnkey option is very nice and probably saves you some big headaches. For now I’m just saving up and doing research. Thanks again for your video.
I mean, the motion and the brake are the coolest parts. The motion system gets the wow factor from people that try it for the first time, and it adds a ton to the overall experience. It was worth it to me, but it’s all subjective. I’m sure you know this but the LG ultra gears that are on this setup are big time discounted right now.
Hello, great setup. Do you find the d-box motion system noisy at all (more so than the rest of the rig)? I'm really keen to add it to my setup, but just weary of it being excessively noisy as it will be within the house. Unfortunately, there are no venues near me where i could try one before buying.
It does generate noise, but I would say it’s minimal and relatively quiet overall. No one ever comments on the noise when trying it out, and it’s definitely not a factor for me since I race with headphones. Don’t hold back because of noise concerns!
@@leedavis5568 Gotcha. Mines in the garage so I get no complaints 😄 It all depends on where your setup is. I don’t think it would be an issue in an adjacent room with the door shut, but I could see where having it direclty above might cause some complaints if you have settings turned up. Again, I don’t know this for sure just speculating given my experience with it. Overall it’s surprisingly quiet for what it does. It’s not jumping up and down or making scratching noises although jumping up and down would be a cool feature 😂
@@HySpeed1 front room. I’ll keep pondering and have more of a think, everything I’ve seen indicates it’s no louder than anything else on a rig such as paddle shifters etc. Just dont want to buy it and then not be able to use it properly.. thanks for the responses though
Hi mate great setup & video it was really well put together & helpful. I was just wondering do you happen to know the dimensions of the whole setup with the triple 48inch monitors? I want to make sure it will fit before I commit to moving house. Thanks mate.
No regrets at all 48s have been great, seems like a very close 1:1 ratio to real life when sitting in the rig. The ARK curved monitors that they are doing now are even crazier
I think my question got lost with all of the great comments. What brand lighting is that? I love the way that it is hidden. I would love to setup mine that way.
Are you referring to the LED strip on the right side of the rig itself? If so I’m not sure. Podium 1 puts that in. I have some Phillips hue lighting around the garage
I will do a separate video on this in the future. 900 degrees. Max out force in Racehub, either turn off or very low all other features. I think anti oscilation I had at 3-4.
Great rig no doubt about that, but it is 35K$!!!….I would not expect nothing less for that absurd amount of money. Personally I would not recommend at all to anybody to spend that amount of money before knowing if sim racing is “his thing”, but to know that you need to start basic and generally upgrade with time, but once you know this is your “big” hobby to consider to spend big on it, you already have a lot of things. That is why is amazing for me how this companies have a business, I guess the few they sold they should gain a lot of margin of the real price of the items. Anyhow enjoy it, but as said, not anybody would consider to spend 35K!!! in something to “try it”, lucky you
@@HySpeed1no it doesn’t! You have no clue what you’re talking about or doing! That is why you got ripped off at 35k! I’d rather have my 2 sim rigs then your overpriced 35k junk
What a great video! It's great to get your perspective after having owned and used the sim for so long. Looking forward to future videos!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Cybr
6 months isn’t a long time
Great review. Love the guys at Podium 1!
I started on a PS3 fifteen plus years ago and a controller. Went PS4 and drove on a G27. Added Xbox 360, then Xbox One and a controller again. Stepped up to a seat made by Playseat with a Thrustmaster T300, added the Ferrari Alcantra wheel from the 599xx Evo and loved that for many years. After going to PS5 I got a T-LCM pedal set for the Thrustmaster, and they were incredible. But, took them back to Microcenter as I decided to build a rig.
Now I have a P1-X Pro, triple curved 32 inch monitors (1440) and built a OC with a i9 14900, 32 gb ram, and a 4080 Super GPU. Added full Fanatec setup with Porsche 911 GT3 R wheel, inverted V3 pedals and the 15 nm DD+ base. Really want the D box motion but can’t justify 8k right now. Oldest kid is headed to college next month and have one two years behind her to do the same.
Added a PSVR2 for racing on GT7 as I had stopped playing it because of the triples for pc games, but now I have that? Playing GT7 again a lot. It’s so cool. You’re IN the car.
Next month PlayStation releases an adaptor so I can use it for pc games too, I very excited for that.
Fair warning; don’t start playing American Truck Simulator. That’s extremely addictive to me. I love the sound of the trucks, hauling heavy large loads to difficult places to get to, the sounds, everything. I set up long trips and put on podcasts or music and just…drive.
Racing is exciting; not relaxing. The trucks game is very relaxing to me.
For me it's all about the build, upgrading, tweaking.. Actualy i don't drive that much 😅 And my rigg is pretty much on the high end side 🤔
I can relate to this too
I thought Podium1 gear was overpriced, but the equipment is a solid 70% of the actual cost of the rig. 30% for profit and labor seems quite fair considering the white glove experience they provide. Enjoy your rig, it's definitely the top of the line in every aspect.
Fair take, I knew nothing about racing simulators going into this. Building one on my own seemed risky and I likely would have gone through multiple versions of different components before ending up with a final setup. Buy once cry once is the way I looked at this and I’ve been very happy with it.
30% for the labor, service and expertise is frankly a steal. Not my preffered route, but I don’t see how people can complain.
Yes agreed, but it is a lot of money. Not a decision most will make lightly, I certainly didn’t. The cost made sense to me.
I’m building one on my own, way budgeted down compared to this rig, and I can say the up charge is absolutely worth the price lol it is kind of fun building it and watching it all come together but it seems the attention to detail to podium is exceptional where as I’m very tempted to shortcut because it’s been grueling
Well said, I totally agree! Building yourself is great for some, for me it wasn’t the route since I knew very little about them.
If you don't mind answering, what do you do that you're able to spend some much money on something like that?
Sure thing, I work in the insurance industry and have other investments in various sectors
In terms of the PC, you mentioned 70-90 fps while streaming. How about without?
100-115ish
Excellent Video! I’m considering this set up and have two questions.
1) How much space does this set up take up? (Width/Length)
2) Do you have receipts for each component incase you have warranty issues? If not, does Podium 1 include a warranty?
Thanks!
Thank you!
The P1 is 9 feet wide by 6 feet deep (back of PC to back of seat). Pretty sure the p1 ultimate is 10+ feet wide. I’m not sure about receipts, but I’m fairly certain all of the suppliers know Podium 1 and will honor their products warranties when purchased through their turn key rigs. I had an issue with the BdH shifter on mine. Podium 1 replaced it. They’re great folks im sure they will work with you if you have any issues. You won’t regret it if you decide to pull the trigger.
@@HySpeed1 Thanks for the response. I’ve considered trying to build my own, but seems like a lot of research and labor will be required to get it done right. I even calculated the cost of the P1 set up if I bought it on my own and it would total $22,512 with motion ($14,612 without motion). So I’m on the fence whether saving $12,500 is worth the labor or not. I could theoretically even pay someone $2,000 to put it together and maybe save $10,000.
Do you think the motion is worth it? I suppose I can add it later on down the line.
Either way, the turnkey option is very nice and probably saves you some big headaches. For now I’m just saving up and doing research. Thanks again for your video.
I mean, the motion and the brake are the coolest parts. The motion system gets the wow factor from people that try it for the first time, and it adds a ton to the overall experience. It was worth it to me, but it’s all subjective. I’m sure you know this but the LG ultra gears that are on this setup are big time discounted right now.
Hello, great setup. Do you find the d-box motion system noisy at all (more so than the rest of the rig)? I'm really keen to add it to my setup, but just weary of it being excessively noisy as it will be within the house. Unfortunately, there are no venues near me where i could try one before buying.
It does generate noise, but I would say it’s minimal and relatively quiet overall. No one ever comments on the noise when trying it out, and it’s definitely not a factor for me since I race with headphones. Don’t hold back because of noise concerns!
I think its more the wife complaining I'm worried about lol
@@leedavis5568 Gotcha. Mines in the garage so I get no complaints 😄 It all depends on where your setup is. I don’t think it would be an issue in an adjacent room with the door shut, but I could see where having it direclty above might cause some complaints if you have settings turned up. Again, I don’t know this for sure just speculating given my experience with it. Overall it’s surprisingly quiet for what it does. It’s not jumping up and down or making scratching noises although jumping up and down would be a cool feature 😂
@@HySpeed1 front room. I’ll keep pondering and have more of a think, everything I’ve seen indicates it’s no louder than anything else on a rig such as paddle shifters etc. Just dont want to buy it and then not be able to use it properly.. thanks for the responses though
Hi mate great setup & video it was really well put together & helpful.
I was just wondering do you happen to know the dimensions of the whole setup with the triple 48inch monitors? I want to make sure it will fit before I commit to moving house. Thanks mate.
Thank you!
Sure thing. The footprint is 9 ft wide x 6 ft deep. 59 inches high to top of pc
Any regrets on the larger monitors??? I keep hearing 32 is the sweet spot. Feels like bigger would be better.
No regrets at all 48s have been great, seems like a very close 1:1 ratio to real life when sitting in the rig. The ARK curved monitors that they are doing now are even crazier
I think my question got lost with all of the great comments. What brand lighting is that? I love the way that it is hidden. I would love to setup mine that way.
Are you referring to the LED strip on the right side of the rig itself? If so I’m not sure. Podium 1 puts that in. I have some Phillips hue lighting around the garage
@@HySpeed1 Yep. I love the LED strip lighting. Wanted to get some for my rig. The Phillips is hot too.
Great rig. What type or brand led lighting is that? I want to add it to my rig. It looks like there is no end.
Not sure of the kind of lighting on the rig itself
Just some cheap ass rgb strips
what are the asetek settings for iracing
I will do a separate video on this in the future. 900 degrees. Max out force in Racehub, either turn off or very low all other features. I think anti oscilation I had at 3-4.
@HySpeed1 thank you, been trying for a while to dial this in
So, you look like a bigger guy (no offense meant, because I am), how to you find the Sim Star seat fit and comfort?
I’m 6’2, deuce and a half, and it’s surprisingly comfortable. No problem for me sitting in it for long periods of time
@@HySpeed1 perfect. I’m a little taller, little lighter (not much), so sounds like it should be a winner. Thank you.
Great rig no doubt about that, but it is 35K$!!!….I would not expect nothing less for that absurd amount of money. Personally I would not recommend at all to anybody to spend that amount of money before knowing if sim racing is “his thing”, but to know that you need to start basic and generally upgrade with time, but once you know this is your “big” hobby to consider to spend big on it, you already have a lot of things. That is why is amazing for me how this companies have a business, I guess the few they sold they should gain a lot of margin of the real price of the items. Anyhow enjoy it, but as said, not anybody would consider to spend 35K!!! in something to “try it”, lucky you
It’s all subjective. Starting small and growing into a rig has its downsides too
@@HySpeed1no it doesn’t! You have no clue what you’re talking about or doing! That is why you got ripped off at 35k! I’d rather have my 2 sim rigs then your overpriced 35k junk