Last updated: December 1st, 2022I’ve been driving with these rev lights attached to my Fanatec DD2 for some months now. In fact, I used them for the Daytona 24h with the Porsche 911 RSR thanks to[…]
How to Optimize your Graphics Settings in Assetto Corsa Competizione
Last updated: March 7th, 2023Probably the most graphically pleasing racing simulator there is, Assetto Corsa Competizione fans to experience the true atmosphere of GT3 and GT4 racing, including all the drivers, teams, cars and official circuits,[…]
PCD & Quick Release: a complete guide to QR hubs and adapters for Fanatec, Simucube and OSW wheels
Last updated: March 30th, 2023Featured image: Sim Lab: QR “Xero Play” QR hubs There is a huge array of options for QR (Quick-Release) hubs in the sim racing community. You might have felt a pang of[…]
Sim Racing Button Boxes – what are my Pre-built and DIY options?
Last updated: February 9th, 2023Featured image: Ignition Controls Button Box Even though many sim racing wheels have a comprehensive selection of buttons and rotary encoders on them, I still use a button box because it makes[…]
How to Brake without locking with this technique in the sim
Last updated: October 11th, 2021Getting your braking right in the simulator is a huge win for laptimes. Too much brake pressure, you lock and go straight on. Too little and you lose time. In some cars[…]
FOV: How to setup and calculate your field of view settings in iRacing and Assetto Corsa
Last updated: January 2nd, 2023Sorting out your FOV (Field of View) settings in iRacing (or Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione ) is a thing a lot of drivers tend to ignore when they first get[…]
Life with the Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ Monitor – my review
Last updated: December 1st, 2022As part of my new rig build, I upgraded my triple monitors to a single 49″ monitor, the Samsung Odyssey G9. I was lucky enough to buy mine with a 15% discount[…]
The Best Sim Racing Handbrakes – Buyer’s Guide
Last updated: February 22nd, 2023If you’ve been following our recent posts as we build your sim racing cockpit, you’ll have had the opportunity to add some great upgrades. Of course, another appealing component that can add[…]
Sim rig upgrade: reviewing the new sim racing chassis from Sim Dynamics
Last updated: October 11th, 2021For quite a long time I’ve been frustrated by the flex in my old RSEAT RS1. It was a beginner rig and while it had served me really well with my Fanatec[…]
How to replace your Valve Index cable
Last updated: March 15th, 2021About a month ago I had a strange period of unreliability with the HMD of my Valve Index cutting out leaving a black or occasionally grey screen that I was unable to[…]
What are the best Sim Racing Dashboards and Displays?
Last updated: March 29th, 2023Featured Image: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Display Unit Dashboards for sim racing can be dash displays (either pre-made or DIY), button boxes or physical dashboards that mount on your sim racing rig.[…]
The Best Sim Racing Shifters – Buyer’s Guide
Last updated: February 22nd, 2023Featured image: SIMAGIC DS-8X sequential / h-pattern sim shifter Today we’re looking at a handful of higher-end intermediate to advanced sim racing gear shifters – if you’re a bit fed up with[…]