Official Sim Rig Thread - Post Your Setup!

[PACarGuy]

My current setup:

Modified Simlab EVO rig
Simucube 1 with Large Mige motor (30Nm)
Ascher F64 wheel and 5” dash
VRS pedals
Triple 27” monitors
4 bass shakers, one at each corner
Haptic pedal motors
2 DIY wind simulators

I know my cable management sucks

Mostly on iRacing but occasionally will jump on AC for funsies.

[januza]

Very nice.. I have PT Scorpion S and Belt tensioner.. Absolutely love it.. Belt tensioners are great

Originally Posted by HNSKP

My simple, cost-effective setup:
GT Omega ART rig
NRG Prisma seat
Fanatec CSL DD Pro wheel
Fanatec Clubsport V3 pedals w/ brake kit
HP Reverb G2 V2

I drive exclusively in VR on iRacing and AC.

I recently added a SimXperience G-belt active belt tensioner. It’s by far the single most expensive piece of equipment I have but the increase in immersion has been incredible. Just being strapped in makes me feel like I’m in a race car. Then when the shoulder harnesses compress on braking, cornering and even over crests it starts to feel almost believable. Combined with other haptics (bass transducers under the seat and pedals, multiple exciters in the seats) it does a pretty good job at making the cars feel alive. I don’t ever plan to add motion so this is as far as I’ll go. It’s great value for money.

I’ve been to World of Racing in SoCal a few times (highly recommend checking them out). Their $25k 4-DOF motion rigs with triple screens, top of the line Simucube wheelbases and Heusinkveld pedals are awesome, but honestly I find my setup somehow more immersive.

[Sp2pilot]

Originally Posted by HNSKP

My simple, cost-effective setup:
GT Omega ART rig
NRG Prisma seat
Fanatec CSL DD Pro wheel
Fanatec Clubsport V3 pedals w/ brake kit
HP Reverb G2 V2

I drive exclusively in VR on iRacing and AC.

How do you like the GT Omega ART rig with your setup? Any issues with flex or stability? I've been thinking of getting a GT Omega rig, just can't decide if I should get the ART or the Titan with a DD wheel.

[HNSKP]

Originally Posted by Sp2pilot

How do you like the GT Omega ART rig with your setup? Any issues with flex or stability? I've been thinking of getting a GT Omega rig, just can't decide if I should get the ART or the Titan with a DD wheel.

The ART definitely flexes with my 8nm DD wheel. I installed the accessory cockpit support bar which helped quite a bit but it’s still there. The pedal plate also has some flex and wouldn’t be able to handle anything stiffer than v3 pedals. Switching from the RS6 adjustable seat to an NRG fixed bucket noticeably reduced back movement underwent braking. I’d go at least Titan or, even better, an aluminum profile rig to maximize upgrade options down the road.

[concept84]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Hello to all members! We want to officially kick-off this new section for all things related to simulator racing. I know a lot of you are racing online and have some really nice setups!

Where do I buy one of these? Thanks

[Highline-Autos.com]

Cockpit/Chassis: Next Level Racing F-GT Racing Simulator Cockpit Next Level Racing F-GT Racing Simulator Cockpit

Wheel/Pedals:
Wheel: CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2
Wheel Base: CSL Direct Drive (5NM)
Pedals: CSL Pedals

Console: Xbox Series X

[KingB_O]

Not as much as professional compared to other setups, but enough for racing from time to time while having a bear.


70 Inch Philips Ambilight 4k TV / Beamer

Denon 7.2 AV Audio Setup with Magnat Needle Speaker

XBOX Series X, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch

Some fancy Philips HUE light installation which is connected with the whole entertainment system

Logitech G29 Steering Wheel, Pedals and Shifter

Playset Red Bull Racing Edition

3D Printed Bear Holder next to the shifter :-D

.....oh and we can race next to the M8 Comp. Convertible :-)

[F80RN]

My simple setup. I share this area of the house with my kids, so I have to keep the rig mobile and push it aside when not in use. Nowhere near as clean or eye pleasing as others here, but it does the job for me I plan to get the belt tensioner setup later this month.


RSR-21 rig
Fanatec DD1
Heusinkveld pedals
Fanatec shifter
NRG Seat
DIY shakers (under pedals and seat)

[HNSKP]

Originally Posted by F80RN

My simple setup. I share this area of the house with my kids, so I have to keep the rig mobile and push it aside when not in use. Nowhere near as clean or eye pleasing as others here, but it does the job for me I plan to get the belt tensioner setup later this month.


RSR-21 rig
Fanatec DD1
Heusinkveld pedals
Fanatec shifter
NRG Seat
DIY shakers (under pedals and seat)

Interesting to see plywood! Definitely unique among a sea of aluminum profile rigs. How are you liking it?

[F80RN]

Originally Posted by HNSKP

Interesting to see plywood! Definitely unique among a sea of aluminum profile rigs. How are you liking it?

I can’t speak to aluminum, so my only comparison is the Next level Racing wheel stand:

Weight wise, the entire RSR-21 rig weighed less than the NLR Wheelstand. And with the Heusinkveld pedals there’s absolutely no flex on the pedal box.


The drawback of the RSR21 is the lack of modular add-ons compared to aluminum rigs. This is going to come down to preference, but I think the RSR21 is more eye pleasing than solid aluminum rigs.

Plus the owner of RSR used to do aerodynamics for Williams Racing, so that weighed into my decision lol

[Intensemojo]

[Monaka]

My rig is:
AMD Ryzen 5800X,
Nvidia GTX 3090
96GB RAM
HTC Vive Pro
Thrustmaster T300 RS GT

It runs Assetto Corsa and BeamNG with good FPS. VR was a game changer for me. I still can't get over how much immersion it provides. Many times, I don't race just sit in the car(s) or cruise along slowly on the track. Proprioceptive illusion (the visceral feeling) is really a thing too.

[lebaaron]

hi guys,

I seen some very nice setup here, I'm actually playing on Xbox X series, didn't feel like investing in a gaming PC yet despite a less attractive choice on console .However I went with :

Fanatec DSL DD and QR2 8nm
Universal Hub V2
Forza steering wheel
CSL pedals

and that GT racer cockpit (very standard )

a 55inch TV with the appropriate FOV
I went a tad cheap on the TV but manage to keep playing at 2K 120hz which is good enough .

Here are some night pictures,and I'm playing mostly ACC.

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by lebaaron

hi guys,

I seen some very nice setup here, I'm actually playing on Xbox X series, didn't feel like investing in a gaming PC yet despite a less attractive choice on console .However I went with :

Fanatec DSL DD and QR2 8nm
Universal Hub V2
Forza steering wheel
CSL pedals

and that GT racer cockpit (very standard )

a 55inch TV with the appropriate FOV
I went a tad cheap on the TV but manage to keep playing at 2K 120hz which is good enough .

Here are some night pictures,and I'm playing mostly ACC.

Awesome set up man!

I am in the same boat as you. I have just started getting an idea of what I want and need. I plan on buying an Xbox x series this winter, maybe I can snag one on a Black Friday deal or something.

Where did you get all of the other parts? I noticed Best Buy has some pedals and steering wheels but I don't want any lag when driving. I have a 75inch tv in the basement that I would hook everything to and race on. I would def need a race cockpit for sure but something that can be stored and moved out of the way pretty easily.

I plan on using it occasionally and play with my daughter to try and get her into sim racing. I would also have friends come over and play too. So it doesn't need to be best of the best but I also don't want to cheap out and have lag issues or anything like that.

Love your set up though!

[lebaaron]

Thx man, well I ordered straight from fanatec and got it pretty fast .

I think the setup is plenty for my need , and should fulfill yours .it's a big screen that's awesome ,just set your FOV in game when you'll play.

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by lebaaron

Thx man, well I ordered straight from fanatec and got it pretty fast .

I think the setup is plenty for my need , and should fulfill yours .it's a big screen that's awesome ,just set your FOV in game when you'll play.

What does FOV stand for?

Also, what tv specs are best when doing sim racing? Mario Kart is perfect on the the 75in tv I have. lol

[lebaaron]

FOV stands for field of view,you can set it in game settings .
there's some calculator online since it depends on your tv size and your distance from it .

For the TV ,if you cannot play 4k 120hz ,make sure you can at least play in 2k 120hz, that's what I have and it's plenty

you'll see it's slightly different than Mario Kart 😁

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by lebaaron

FOV stands for field of view,you can set it in game settings .
there's some calculator online since it depends on your tv size and your distance from it .

For the TV ,if you cannot play 4k 120hz ,make sure you can at least play in 2k 120hz, that's what I have and it's plenty

you'll see it's slightly different than Mario Kart 😁

I thought so for the FOV. Thanks!

I have this tv..not sure which specs to look for to be honest.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...?skuId=6514052

Haha! Gotta love Mario Kart! We have the nintendo switch connected to the tv.

Thanks!

[lebaaron]

Originally Posted by MoeTE87

I thought so for the FOV. Thanks!

I have this tv..not sure which specs to look for to be honest.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-75-class-tu690t-crystal-uhd-4k-smart-tizen-tv-2023/6514052.p?skuId=6514052

Haha! Gotta love Mario Kart! We have the nintendo switch connected to the tv.

Thanks!

For Xbox X series ,here are the spec for your TV

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 120Hz
No
HDR
Yes
VRR
No

in few words not so great -_-

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by lebaaron

For Xbox X series ,here are the spec for your TV

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 120Hz
No
HDR
Yes
VRR
No

in few words not so great -_-

of course! Haha! Thanks for checking. Will need to do my homework now and see what tv to get.

Appreciate the help!

[lebaaron]

Originally Posted by MoeTE87

of course! Haha! Thanks for checking. Will need to do my homework now and see what tv to get.

Appreciate the help!

keep us posted!

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by lebaaron

keep us posted!

Will do! Thank you for the help! Would you get a 50 or 55in tv? I would now probably attach it to the cockpit instead of playing on the big 75in tv.