How to get started in Sim Racing - The most important things to know!
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- čas přidán 28. 03. 2020
- With the current situation facing the world, sim racing has unexpectedly been thrust on to the world stage, and a lot of people are finding themselves in a similar scenario to where I was 18 months ago as a complete beginner wondering how to get started, so in this video series, I’m going to take you through my top tips for people who are getting into sim racing for the first time.
In this video series, we’ll be covering the hardware, the different sim titles available, and my tips for setting things up regardless of whether you intend to spend a little or a lot.
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To reinforce one of the message here, Timmy Hill won the real NASCAR pro invitational iracing event yesterday with a Logitech G27 clamped to his desk!
Bob McL that was pretty awesome
good to know bud! looking at buying a setup
A solid desk w/ a non-swivel chair w/o wheels & a heavy box behind the pedals is a good basic setup. My desk was wobbling around a lot so I added some steal brackets. Now I bet it’s strong enough for a dd wheel.
That probably has a lot more to say about Timmy than the wheel though. There is always an example of a very exceptional person that somehow beats the odds just from natural gifts and talent. I think 90% of racers probably won’t be able to pull that off. However, you must have the attitude that you can do it.
Im brand new to sim racing and I think im already addicted
What setup did you go with?
@@mansmooth255 I’m new and I went with a dd1
@@hiiiiii9886 wow
Me 2 dude
I'd have two massive pieces of information for anyone looking to get into sim racing
1: whatever wheel you get, get one with force feeback. You don't need the fanciest direct drive wheel, you dont even need a belt driven one. Just avoid something with bunjee cords or even no ffb
2: Find some kind of frame to fit everything to. Sure, you can strap your logitech wheel to a coffee table and sit on a bunnings lawn chair and go racing, but having a rigid structure to strap everything to has made me more consistent than anything else.
I’m more than happy to share what I’ve learned over my years:
1. After 7+ years since I first decided to move from games like OG Grid to sims, starting with Raceroom and now covering most titles from Assetto Corsa to rFactor 2, and consistently having a Logitech wheel of some kind (Momo, G27, G920 + G29), with enough practice you can be fast! Now those products do lack some fidelity in both FFB output and braking inputs but one can adapt (until you sample something like a Simucube 2 + Fanatec clubsport v3 pedals on a 6DOF motion system, then you’ll probably want to look at upgrades, lol)
2. A fixed chair, be it part of a full cockpit or not, is key to getting a good seating position for comfort and performance reasons, though in saying that right now I’m not following that advice (temporarily)
3. Load cell brake pedals are so much better, and I’ve only had brief experiences with them as vaguely outlined above, but being able to be consistent is better than one lap fast, one lap slow
4. VR is great for immersion but see if you can try before you buy - also requires a decent system to run properly as FPS drops below the headset’s refresh rate are very noticeable and personally induce mild nausea
There’s probably more but I don’t want to write an essay here lol 😅 hope this helps some people :)
I was getting motion sick in my VR headset because my office chair was moving around, so I ditched it for a visitors chair (like a waiting room chair) - problem solved. Was cheaper than an office chair, and it was more comfortable too.
I run VR with a 1080GTX and an old i7-4770k no problem for most things except Assetto Corsa Competitzone which makes my system feel like an etch-a-sketch in VR. Fine in triple screen though.
Made my cockpit out of wood.(mdf and 2x4's). Solid as a rock with DD wheel and huesingfevlt (sp) pedals. Got my car seat out of a PT cruiser in a junkyard. Works great. Has recline and moves forward and back. With VR and tactile transducers, can't get much better!
Yo I’d be interested to learn more about wood rig
You're bringing up stuff I'd never even thought of here! Nice video!
So glad I found your channel man. Straight to the point, knowledge advice. Really appreciate it!
I am one of the newbies you spoke about at the beginning, and I really think that this is an excellent video. Thank you!
Love your videos- I know this is your job but thanks for taking the time to do it properly and with really good and well rounded information. I've been doing SIM racing for a long time back when I had the Microsoft XBox Steering wheel and I like to take time to get back to basics when I feel I am kind of just not gaining and have sort of hit a plateau - first time I have gone out looking for videos and this has been a great find.
Great video Will! I always watch videos like these in case I've missed something silly despite the fact that I've been sim racing for nearly 30 years now. I've had a million different setups over the years, and I completely agree with the fundamentals you went through in this video. Looking forward to the next one!
Stay safe Will and your family too.
Sweet! thanks for the tips. Just ordered a thrustmaster pro wheel with stand. Can't wait to get started!
Cracking video dude! Perfect timing for the sim world right now
I have just ordered parts to upgrade my Sim. Have gone for Simagic Wheel set and Hueskinveld pedals. I can't wait for them to arrive. Keep up the good work.
Been learning a lot from this channel. Great job, Sir!
That’s great to hear! Glad it’s helping :)
Thank you for the video! My experience, I'm new to Sim Racing. Started with a Ferrari 458 Spider, no ffb, bungie chord. I loved it, so I've since moved on to around a $2000 setup (F-GT, Thrustmaster TX, Th8a, T3pa, TV mount, 49" Sanyo 1080 TV, Xbox1X/PS4) over time I plan on slowly building up to a Fanatec DD1/DD2, Formula V3 wheel&P1 with V3 peddles only issue I will be using them with the F-GT 😂 as I plan on keeping this cockpit for a long time. It's an awesome experience and a hobby I am so glad to have found.
That's a great setup, so great that it's exactly what I'm rocking too!
F-GT, TX 458 edition, monitor stand with 32" 1080P TV, Xbox One X.
Next thing on my shopping list will be the Thrustmaster LCM pedals they just released this year, as the included ones I'm currently using are basically junk.
Then the TH8A and the F1 wheel and that's about as good as it gets on Xbox
I've done some sim racing in the past. I had a logitech g27 and an openwheeler cockpit. I loved that thing, but then I got busy with my filmmaking career and now I'm in my freshman film school because of it. I'm at a point to where I wanna start getting back into it, specifically with iRacing. My film school went online for the rest of the semester and they just started an eSports team and are going to add iRacing soon after I showed it off to my friend who's the owner. Thanks for this video man! I'm broke right now but working my way to get the money I need to get a g29 and a basic stand.
Didn't realise how old this video is, but was first on the search! I'm just getting into GT7, up to B DR, but currently using the controller sticks.....this video has given me ideas for how to set up a sort of rig, good work :)
Great vid. Can't wait for the pc, monitor and tech part! Really want to know about higher frame rates in racing games as no one seems to mention it hardly.
Brand new too sim racing fully hooked.. now to learn skills this videos are a real help
Keep up the great work Will and welcome to all the new people :)
Great video to sum things up... hoping to score a new rig soon as a first one and this helped a lot.
My pedals kept moving on my f1 rig so I welded the pedal rest to the rig....bloody pedals don’t move now
Must be difficult to drive then 😜
I can picture you after completing the welding, taking a step back, looking at the pedals and yelling "BOOM!"
We all do what we have to to make it work :-)
@@RubberStig Yea i had a feeling like that actually, my thrustmaster was moving around on my table, so i ended up buying a crappy table which i bolted my wheel to. But it was more like " Hah! yea you ain't going nowhere now are'ya!? "
@@RatzerLeaf Nice one! We just do what we gotta do don't we.
@@RubberStig Yea for sure, i even had a much nicer rig at a point. But had to sell it since i was moving and didnt have the space. Now im soon in a place where i can make room for it again. in a years time. Cant wait :D
Wow this is the most balanced discussion on sim racing. Great job dude.
For PC chairs with wheels, I put small door stoppers (wedges) underneath each wheel. They fit perfect.
Thanks for entertaining us during this quarantene 🙏🏻😍
Awesome info Will, Thanks
Great video cheers! I have just started in sim racing :)
Welcome to the family :)
@Boosted Media I started with a G27 and a simple diy timber frame. If more immersion is needed, I remembered you own a 3d printer and if you would like a Dbox style motion system but for a cheaper price and don't mind DIY, look into a project called SFX-100. You have the ideal chassis/rig for it now too.
I built a 15 EUR wooden frame for the floor, which my pedals are fixed into. My office chair has a cylinder prodtruding to near the floor from the central axis. The wooden frame is made so this cylinder is wedged into the frame. works really well for keeping both chair and pedals 100 % in place.
Nice idea! I have had to wedge an old door from a build in wardrobe (That I took out last week) behind my wheely chair to get it to stop rolling around when I brake. I tried removing the wheels but the cylinder sticking out of the base ended that idea quickly...
@@d1rcwill can definitely recommend to find some way to lock the pedal position to your chair. It makes a huge difference in your driving consistency.
A LOOOOOONG time ago I was involved with the very start of racing online. Papyrus software created the NASCAR series of "sim" games and they tested a online system using dial up modems called Hawaii. It was long distance and soon after they went live with it I joined a league on AOL. 3-5 guys in the league were the testers for Hawaii that was used as Papy's coded interface/system included in the sim/game.
When I graduated college in '98 - I got an expensive wheel/pedal set up for about $700 - all using potentiometers and no force feedback what so ever.... I did not do well - not having the G forces or the feedback on the pedals - I could never adjust....
Then I learned that the fastest guy in the league was......... wheelchair bound and played with........ a cheap joystick (and that didn't even twist). I hove NO freaking idea how he could do it but he had a lot of time to practise and the patience to practise...
Nice video as always :)
I've been sim racing for 5/6'ish years, crazy how time flies!! I'm by no means a pro, it's about having fun too!! I purchased the F1 Playseat, little more on the pricier end of the scale, but if you love F1, it's awesome!! As for wheel hardware, I have the Thrustmaster t500, honestly, can't fault it, great for an entry level set up, pedals have been faultless even up to now, the only two issues Iv'e run into were: 1) the wheel slightly losing it's center of rotation, just had to reset it a couple of times, works fine now!! 2) the Ferrari F1 wheel add on, as cool as it is, Iv'e had two, as I found the paddles weren't the greatest of quality and over time, basically wore out to keep it simple, So i purchased the Open wheel add on (from the newer ts-pc racer) and now use that wheel on the t500 base, and love it!! perhaps a cheaper option if you're wanting a slightly better wheel, but a cheaper base!! Good Luck to newer sim racers, you'll love it, heaps of fun!! :) :)
I had a T500RS for years - thing was bloody bullet proof! Gave it away recently (as I upgraded to a DD wheel and cockpit) to a young lad who will probably kick my butt with it next week .. just doing my bit to expand the sim racing community!
Your Video comes perfectly when I needed it the most :D. I am thinking about buying the csl elite kid (+loadcell) since a few days and watched all of your reviews. The problem is, due to the lack of space, I want to put this set-up on my desk. I have a pretty solid gaming chair and the pedals with the loadcell would stand direcetly in front of a wall. Nevertheless I am bit scared that the desk-setup can not hold the pressure of the loadcell, but I think it will fit and if not, I buy some rubberbrakes for the rolls on my chair.
You helped me alot due to my disicion. Greetings from Germany :)
Top tip, you can buy lockable caster wheels. GT Omega sell them. Just check fitting sizes.
One thing i missed out on is DIY Rigs. you can spend as low as 50$ on pvc or wood and using your imagination to build your rig it won't be perfect for example i have a rig made out of straight muffler parts.
Cool, what brand of muffler do you recommend? ha ha. I built a pedal platform for my first set of pedals out of compressed wood too.
Few things i wanna share :)
I'm currently using the Logitech G29 (with shifter) on PS4 and loving it. Recently i have run into a little issue regarding the wheel. The wheel disconnects randomly mid race. The contant disconnecting does get pretty annoying but i'm sure it's just a hardware issue. I'm unable to take it back due to the current 'thing' happening right now (stay safe everyone)
2nd thing is that the sim racing community has always been very helpful and positive. Not only content creators like Will but aldo people you meet in online lobbies.
I tend to write very long essays so i'll leave it here 😂
Don't go all out and buy everything straight away; make sure you love the sport
Enjoy!!
Did you try with a different cable?
i cant remember if logitech wheels have firmware but update firmware, try playing a game on PC if you have one or try another USB port on your ps4 if you have one.
You may also be able to find something on ebay if you are a bit strapped for cash. Make sure they can ship it before you buy though - current situation my mess with that. Most retailers are transitioning to online now anyway, and most are desperate for business so there are bound to be some great deals out there. Shop around!
Hey man, how is the noise of the G29 ? I've heard the gears can be pretty loud.
Ben CF the noise is a bit annoying and can be a prob w/ roommates if U race late at night. It’s loader w/ some sims than others. The noise is part of the reason I upgraded to a T300 it’s not silent but DRAMATICALLY quieter. I’m no longer concerned of disturbing roommates late at night. (FFB is also stronger & smoother).
By the way Will fantastic video mate. Have liked and subscribed already.
Thanks Sean :)
Standing by as usual Will. 😊
Your videos are awesome. Cheers
that cost comparison is REAL.
Here, where i live in the Caribbean, the first year purchase and setup for KART racing is about USD$5000 - $7000, and about $5000 per year after that. And that's just for the car and expendables.
That's a LOT of money. and I would STILL need a SIM kit.
They way i figured it, i could put that into a SIM kit and be up and running with top end gear
the playseat challenge is a solid portable cockpit, I don’t know how it works with force feedback but with a wheel without ffb it works great. The pedals do not move while driving.
My playseat challenge works really well with a thrustmaster T300. There is no movement in the important directions, only a little fore-and-aft pivot, which I eliminated by just letting the front of the wheel plate touch the edge of my monitor platform. Many people remain very satisfied with the playseat challenge after years of ownership.
Shoes on the chair 😂 I remember seeing that idea on your discord some time last year it sort of worked for me
Works for me 😂
Awesome video! Thanks for the information!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the encouragement :)
Boosted Media yes! Just what I needed. As we can’t race I am getting more into Simracing! Thanks for the great content👍
My tip if you are clamping to a desk don't use a typical office swivel chair.
use a fixed chair if you can, I've found that even a kitchen chair is better than something that can swivel
I guess it's similar to the flex problem of your wheel mount, movement in your chair is also a problem
Chanel is amazing. How much time do you spend editing, your videos are amazing. I’d like to start racing, and build a Chanel of my own. This is awesome
Thanks :) A review usually takes about 2 days to edit.
Just letting you know, Next Level Racing has started including the optional strengthening kit for the wheel deck and pedal plate (for the F-GT) by default, which eliminates any forward/backward flex in my experience. The wheel and pedals are super solid in my F-GT, using a GT DD Pro and CSL Load Cell pedals. Now, I probably am never gonna upgrade to a DD1 or DD2, so it's unlikely that I'll be able to test it out with those.
Thinking of a similar setup so this is helpful input! Not expecting to enter into priced tournaments any time soon but would want a solid FFB and driving experience after investing into a DD wheel and loadcell brakes..
its amazing how real ice feels on a force feed back wheel in like dirt rally or 2.0 total real feeling, i did it for years till i got illness but im back and mind blown
Thanks for this video. My Logitech Red Momo Force that I bought 15 years ago for GPL broke. Coincidentally, I currently also have extra time like you and was looking for a replacement to get back into sim racing. This video series will help but I suspect my adulting will still get in the way of any driving I hope to do. Maybe I'll start with a standard wheel with upgraded pedal set and try to engineer a mounting solution for my office chair and pedal set if I can get out of the house.
i also started with a momo and GPL some 15 years ago haven't sim raced in a long time and many things have changed so it has been interesting to watch some of these videos ,has sparked my interest again
Have to say am quite tempted to build a sim experience for me and my kids
I’m new to sim racing, but looking at buying a Fanatec wheel. I’m after some advice as to what wheel shape I should buy. I love the look of the Clubsport V2 but was wondering whether it would be suitable for driving most cars? Or would I be better buying a more traditional round wheel? Thanks in advance
I am not brand new to the channel but I still watch it cuz why not??
I am lucky to pick a g29 up before every online store was shut down here in India india so I guess this is the time to get used to sim racing
Where did you pick it up from and how much did it cost? Shows 18k on Amazon. I want to get into sim racing and it has been a childhood dream, but every time I try to take one step towards it, I take two steps back because of the lack of time. It wouldn't be a wise move to spend over 2 lacs on something you couldn't give time to. My guitar gear which costed me almost two kidneys is collecting dust since I'm not able to give it time.
Although I'll probably pick up a fanatec csw 2.5 and the compatible wheel with inverted pedals pretty soon.
Looking at getting my first sim rig for F1 (and maybe other racing games).
I have a PS5.
I would love to base it around the Thrustmaster SF1000 wheel.
Would love some advice on what base, pedals and cockpit I could use.
It would probably need to be moveable as it will be set up in the main loungeroom.
Thanks for any hits and tips. :)
I got my first racing wheel recently (g923). From what I've read from several sources the FFB is said to feel "a little notchy". I find this to be not at all the case. A more accurate description would be that it feels more like a car with broken struts in the front "sort of a clunky rattle". Otherwise its pretty smooth. And the strength is more than adequate. That said, it's the only FFB wheel I've ever used unless you wanna count those Daytona USA arcade machines from the early 90's.
I'd like to get a decent computer but all the specs just sound like gibberish to me. In afraid I'd go bald trying to figure out how to work it too. So I'm stuck in console where there arent very many sim titles if any.
Hi Will, thinking of getting my first sim cockpit and wanted your opinion on the Trakracer TR80?
Hi, I've enjoyed your channel for the last year or so. Please can you let me know where I could go to find second hand sim gear. Thanks Ron
Hi I'm making my sim inside a Mygale F4 Chassis. I think in the FFB54, but I have to considering the Simucube 2 Ultimate, what is your choice between this two?
may I ask where did you get those cool track maps in the back ground hanging on the wall?
Hi Will, great videos! Im new to sim racing, I have g29 clamped on my desk, my pc is on the same desk nearby, i was playing my first few hours on assetto corsa, it started being 100% cpu load so i lowered graphics. I then had the pc shutdown and get stuck in a boot loop. I reseated the ram sticks and was able to boot again. Could it have been the vibrations of the wheel? Are there any other tests I can do to find out the cause please?
Many thanks.
Great.
People can be quick with basic hardware because the link between our hardware and the car is separated by the exact same software layer. Settings of software make a big difference, but in real racing, hardware makes a way bigger difference than in sim racing.
Erratic & unexpected movement of pedals & steering wheel were issues in couple of cheap bangers i bought when younger lol
I started Sim Racing a few days ago with Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel and Pedals. Bought a Next Level Racing Wheel Stand too.
But I have problems to configure the Wheel. Don't know how to manage the sensitivity ingame and in the Wheel Menu. When I play ACC or F1 2019 the movement on screen is not the same. Would be great to get some tips.
Do you have a guide to selecting a monitor/TV? looking for tips for a single setup
For beginners using Logitech and Thrustmaster wheel kits I HIGHLY recommend building a custom rig with plans from Ricmotech or alike. I'm using a Logitech G29 with inverted pedals using plans from Ricmotech and very much enjoyed the experience of building my own rig from scratch and modifying plans to suit my tastes. The best part is once your ready to upgrade the resale value of a complete starter rig is excellent. www.ricmotech.com/Build_your_own_racing_cockpit_s/1630.htm
what game should I play, ACC / AM2 / PC2?
I just want another good experience beside Dirt Rally 1 & 2.
what do you prefer, triple screens or your vr?
Still struggling what to get first: Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate or SimuCube 2 Pro now i have fanatec csl elite + clubsport v3. Somehow i think that pedals are more important or.. so confused.
Hey Will, aside from my previous comment, Just wondering if you could help on the compatibility of different equipment, currently using the Thrustmaster t500 wheel base + pedals, with the pedals connecting to the wheel base, was wondering how it would go if I were to upgrade my pedals, would it just be a usb into the pc and continue as normal, or would I need a whole new wheel base that is suitable with those pedals?? I wouldn't mind upgrading the pedals at some stage, find it difficult to brake well without lock ups and be comfortable with the standard pedals!!
Sorry mate. I have no experience with Thrustmaster gear. If you jump in our discord I'm sure someone will be able to help though!
What is your number 1 brand for all of the weel and weel base and all that stuff
U didn’t mention the most important part of pedals, what type of brake. Pedals w/ a load cell is the most imp or at least simulated (G29/ G920, T3PA). There are also aftermarket companies that have kits to simulate a load cell if UR pedals don’t have it, or do a better job. Also some pedals U can get a mod kit to make them load cell.
Do you have a shopping list recommendations for a complete sim racing build for $5000 US? “If you had a budget of $5k US what would you build? Thanks in advance!
I’m in the market for a steering wheel with a budget of €700-€800. I mostly race GT cars. What would the best option be around my budget. Thank you.
Love your vids. I’m new to sim racing.
Could you give me a rig setup with a budget of 2k. I already have a monitor and using Xbox one.
Have no clue what I need to get setup
Ty for you help.
Will a load cell csl elite pedals work properly with the f-gt cockpit
I see this video is old but im new to the channel with high desire to have a semi realistic racing sim one day. I bought a wheel and pedals with a stick shift without knowing much and im afraid i wasted almost 200 bucks because its so hard to steer on. Hoping to learn alot from your channel. I bought a “speed drive” wheel and pedals. I feel like i got the cheapest junk you can buy which is embarrassing. Any other steering wheels that are worth buying that feel like a real steering wheel? I dont want to waste anymore money ):
can you mix brands? PC not console... for example Fanatec wheel and Thrustmaster pedals?
I'm thinking:
G923
Logitech shifter
EBay handbrake
Gt omega classic stand with 2 shifter mounts
Oh and by the why I'm 11 and it'd probably be in a Christmas budget. Any other good budget stuff
I wonder where I can find the thing that you show 8 min and 5 seconds in the video, anyone can give me a link of that please. Thanks.
Im about to get into Iracing ,I have a G27 , attached to my desk and my computer chair on race days ill pull the wheels off so i dont move HHEEHEH
Excelent channel!, Great videos for begginers like my self! I am so bad already addicted to this new hobbie! I did get a DOF P3 any recommendation to configure?.. triple monitors vs vr?.. I would appreciate if someday you could have a P3 review. Thanks for the links I already bought from Fanatec and AMZ!
I see you use the fanatec handbrake. Have you tried any other ones? How do you like it?
TBH I've barely used it as I haven't tried drifting, etc yet.
@Boosted Media 7:38 looks like Megatron build a new homeworld on your desk
I like to get into sim racing, last time i used a wheel in a videogame was in the ps1 era .. was some cheap 30bucks crap wheel (it was horrible :D). But im a guy if i buy something, i want some good stuff (not the best but good quality and a nice experience). So for me it would be something entry level dd, like the csl dd. But all combined it's easily over 1000bucks, for something i dont even know how much i would enjoy it. Sadly i know no one that has a setup, even a cheap one like a g29 or similar to test it.
I need to go with a wheel stand because of space and am looking at the wheel stand pro or next level racer that you reviewed previously. I'm getting a thrustmaster tx/t3pa and am leaning towards the w.s. pro because it looks easier to adjust between a 2 meter adult and a 10 year old. Do you agree, or is the stability of the racer more important?
I think I preferred my Wheel Stand Pro to the racer to be honest.
@@boostedmedia Awesome! I'm really enjoying this series. Thanks.
I bought a simlabs GT1 for my g920 and its Day and night diffrence compared to my playseat challange
hello...short question as beginner....Fanatec F1 DD1 plus cheap pedals no shifter OR CSL+ with V3 pedals and shifter?? bought a GT1 EVO
Pedals are definitely more important in terms of raw pace and consistency. But the DD1 will give better immersion.
Hey Will, Being an Aussie like yourself I am use to right hand drive with gears to my left. Should I learning to drive left hand side?
I've seen a lot of set ups that you can have gears on both sides
Hi All. Sorry for such a naive and basic question! I just bought a PS4 PRO yesterday. I haven't played video or arcade / sim games for nearly 30 years. Since the quarantine I thought it would be a good time to get back into it. I have played a few racing games like DIRT 2 already but found it impossible to steer with the dual shock that I got. Would it be prudent to buy steering wheel with pedals etc? (I know it may seem like a stupid question for you advance players, sorry in advance). Also I am downloading games and they are taking forever, any way to speed this up? Games that were bundled with the PS4 PRO on disc load very quickly. I looked at the FIA F1 playseat cockpit and that looks amazing. Should I go for that and the steering wheel etc? Like all guys I love cars (and have some nice ones in real life). Again sorry if my question (s) seem basic but after looking at the very impressive videos and comments here I thought this would be a great place to ask.. Thank you kindly one and all. Stay safe.
Gotta start somewhere mate. No such thing as a dumb question. You can definitely get PS4 compatible wheels and pedals and there’s plenty of fun to be had. Serious racers pretty much all use PCs but that doesn’t matter.
As for the download speed. That’s up to the speed of your internet connection.
@@boostedmedia Thank you very much for your fast reply! Sorry when you mean PCs you mean computers or? I have my PS4 Pro hooked up to my SONY BRAVIA and the graphics are great. Thanks for the tip I will look at the wheels. I assume much easier to race with a wheel than the dual shock controller lol ! Take care and stay home!
Yes computer :)
So if I want one of these setups all I need is a steering wheel and brakes because I already have my ps4
From personal experience I think pedals are the biggest thing I'm happy with my g29 for racing nascar. it's just the g29 pedal set is crap
27schmidty not great but far better than G27 or the basic two pedals from Thrustmaster.
I just got a T150 Peo and I’ve been having a really hard time with it I keep on crashing and just spinning out a lot could someone maybe help teach me so I could actually use my setup?
Is racing on a ps4 any good or do you really need to race on PC?
Hi, what is the crazy motion rig at 4:10 sec? thanks!
Thank you for a great review, Will! The lack of racing action during this quarantine time makes me want my first racing wheel.
Now I'd like to know how precise the G920 is from your point of view. I'll race a lot on oval and I'd hate it if turning the wheel a bit to correct the line doesn't make any difference because the wheel isn't sensitive enough.
G29 is on the top of my list for now, but seeing many real life drivers use a Fanatec in the e-sport races, I'm a sort of eyeing at them also. Anyway I won't be able to set a wheel stand let alone a cockpit in my room so they can't be for me TvT (will have to use a small table or workbench to put the wheel)
The FANATEC stuff is definitely more precise but not by a huge margin. You’ll be fine with a G29 to begin with :)
@@boostedmedia Thank you for making it clear!!
Until recently some of the worlds fastest were intentionally still using a G27. Also prob better to use a G29 or T300 if you want to get into invitational competitions since that’s likely what U’d be using there so less to adjust to.
Quick question, Im totally new to this
So can I buy a Logitech g29 and still use the Fanatec pedals with the load cell on it?
yes, I use a g29 with fanatec v3, you just connect the pedals to your pc and not to the wheelbase anymore
Who makes that metal spiral-looking sim wheelbase? You didn't talk about it...
Hi Will, I'm getting into sim racing and had a question about monitor setups. Would a 3 monitor setup all 1440p be possible to run on a single 2080ti? What kindof fps could I expect to see in theory? I understand that a pretty vague and hypothetical question but yeah. Thanks
Should be fine. That’s what I’m running currently in ultrawide so even more power hungry.
@@boostedmedia Thanks mate, appreciate your input.
Be careful Amazon and others are now gouging prices for Sim wheels because everyone is buying them now. 4 days ago the G29 was $249.95 on Amazon now it's $399.95.
Wow! Yeah I bought a G920 and shifter last week for £180 and it's now £232! I timed that perfectly
I was looking at that very thing. Good to know the price will likely drop in the future.