Anyone build their own racing simulator?

[dkmesa]

Originally Posted by dmk08

My wife is cool with real cars just not with video games lol.

Lol, same. She wouldn't mind if I wanted a setup like that...it'd just go in the basement.

[isthar]

Originally Posted by radiantm3

I only use Assetto Corsa. Nothing else comes close to a real driving experience at the moment. VR is a complete game changer with racing simulators. You are literally in the car driving as opposed to looking at a flat screen. You get spacial awareness like you have in real life which makes judging corners very natural instead of having to learn to adapt to them like on a flat screen. The next step for me is 3dof motion. I plan on upgrading my setup in the next 6 months sometime. Just trying to figure out the best route for me.

Why AC and not PCars? PCars is pretty... AC the few youtube videos I see ... jesus looks like a nintendo to me!

I'm on a VIVE for VR. The Project Pagani edition on the ring was really neat. Too bad resolution isnt as perfect as you can get on a screen, but yes its amazingly immersive...

[isthar]

Originally Posted by crbalch

I just got this as my first racing sim setup. I live in Chicago so space is slightly tight, but so far this rig is amazing! The fact that it folds up into virtually nothing is fantastic.

Setup:
Console: Xbox One
Games: Assetto Corsa, F1 2016, Forza Horizon 3 (not really good for the wheel)
Wheel Base: Fanatec CSL Elite (just released)
Rim: Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel
Pedals: Fanatec CSL Elite with Loadcell Brake
Rig: Playseat Challenge

I am having so much fun using this so far. I don't have the ability to get to the track often, so this definitely fills the void!

Aha, another data point... yeah FH3, what a dissapointment it doesn't play well with a wheel... I want an open city-driving type of simulator...

p.s. another +1 for the Playseat Challenge... perfect price point and all.

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by isthar

Why AC and not PCars? PCars is pretty... AC the few youtube videos I see ... jesus looks like a nintendo to me!

I'm on a VIVE for VR. The Project Pagani edition on the ring was really neat. Too bad resolution isnt as perfect as you can get on a screen, but yes its amazingly immersive...

Originally Posted by isthar

Why AC and not PCars? PCars is pretty... AC the few youtube videos I see ... jesus looks like a nintendo to me!

I'm on a VIVE for VR. The Project Pagani edition on the ring was really neat. Too bad resolution isnt as perfect as you can get on a screen, but yes its amazingly immersive...

Because AC is a real simulator. PCars is just a video game like Forza. I prefer realistic physics and laser scanned tracks. Assetto Corsa is used by Ferrari and Porsche as the official factory simulators. They provide tons of data from their cars to the guys who make AC so that they drive as accurately as possible.

Not sure what kind of videos you are watching for AC, but the game looks extremely realistic, while PCars looks hyper realistic.

Here's a video I did sliding around in a 991.2 911 Carerra S:

[nick3753]

Originally Posted by crbalch

Pic added

Any issues with the pedals moving around with this set up?

[DaBean]

Originally Posted by radiantm3

I only use Assetto Corsa. Nothing else comes close to a real driving experience at the moment. VR is a complete game changer with racing simulators. You are literally in the car driving as opposed to looking at a flat screen. You get spacial awareness like you have in real life which makes judging corners very natural instead of having to learn to adapt to them like on a flat screen. The next step for me is 3dof motion. I plan on upgrading my setup in the next 6 months sometime. Just trying to figure out the best route for me.

Let me know when you want to sell it... Would be interested

[crbalch]

Originally Posted by nick3753

Any issues with the pedals moving around with this set up?

No its actually pretty damn stable! For a casual racer with limited space it's perfect.

[EdwinDrn]

Originally Posted by radiantm3

Mine. I'm using an Oculus Rift instead of screens now. I didn't really build my own though. Just pieced things together over many years. BTW screens are going to be dead soon for sim racing. For me they already are. VR in it's current state is so immersive and the resolution is good enough to really enjoy sim racing with it and it will get better with each generation. You can piece together a sim rig for pretty cheap these days. There are so many options. I just highly recommend PC over consoles. You get a lot more upgradability and your hardware will outlast console generations.

Wow Great setup

[beats]

Originally Posted by radiantm3

Mine. I'm using an Oculus Rift instead of screens now. I didn't really build my own though. Just pieced things together over many years. BTW screens are going to be dead soon for sim racing. For me they already are. VR in it's current state is so immersive and the resolution is good enough to really enjoy sim racing with it and it will get better with each generation. You can piece together a sim rig for pretty cheap these days. There are so many options. I just highly recommend PC over consoles. You get a lot more upgradability and your hardware will outlast console generations.

Hey Radiant, what video card are you using for the Rift? Have you experienced any nausea using it? I have heard good things, but haven't tried one yet, and heard that some people don't do to well with racing sims...

Also, what rig is that you are using? Looks almost custom... Clean setup.

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by skru_fase

Hey Radiant, what video card are you using for the Rift? Have you experienced any nausea using it? I have heard good things, but haven't tried one yet, and heard that some people don't do to well with racing sims...

Also, what rig is that you are using? Looks almost custom... Clean setup.

1080GTX. And even that card can't run with the graphic settings I'd prefer. I have to turn things down significantly to get the steady 90fps.

I'm fine with VR. Some things still make me a little sick, but I'm totally fine in driving sims. I used to get light-headed when I spun a car (when I first got it), but you really get used to it after awhile. But yea some people can barely go a corner or 2 on a lap before feeling sick. Definitely something you need to test to see if you are affected by it a lot or not. If it's just a little bit, you'll get used to it and won't be an issue anymore.

[beats]

Originally Posted by radiantm3

1080GTX. And even that card can't run with the graphic settings I'd prefer. I have to turn things down significantly to get the steady 90fps.

It's crazy how much GPU the Rift needs. A computer shop had told me that running 3 1080p monitors was harder on the card, but everyone using Rift seems to have that card, and still unable to max games.

[TurboSid]

Got the rift and played AC. So awesome. I still can't drive for crap with a controller. Debating buying the thrustmaster TX system but not sure if I'll actually get better. Is there a decent second hand market for controllers if I decide it's not for me?

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by TurboSid

Got the rift and played AC. So awesome. I still can't drive for crap with a controller. Debating buying the thrustmaster TX system but not sure if I'll actually get better. Is there a decent second hand market for controllers if I decide it's not for me?

Lots of people buy sim rigs and end up rarely using them so they put them on the used market. I've had quite a few friends buy second-hand Fanatec setups for reasonably cheap prices.

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by skru_fase

It's crazy how much GPU the Rift needs. A computer shop had told me that running 3 1080p monitors was harder on the card, but everyone using Rift seems to have that card, and still unable to max games.

Yea I was able to almost max my graphic settings with a 2x 980gtx sli setup when I had triple screens. VR definitely needs more GPU power. What makes it tougher is hitting 90fps consistently for everything to look smooth.

[TurboSid]

Are you on any forums for racing sims? I wanna do some more research. I missed some killer deals on thrustmaster over the holidays