Last updated: February 1st, 2023The joy of working with direct drive wheelbases is the huge scope to make adjustments to the wheelbase’s force feedback. You can make changes to your wheel settings to suit your preferences,[…]
Test drive: SimPlicity SW20 V3 DD
Last updated: April 6th, 2023A few weeks ago I tested an SW20 v3 20nm direct drive wheelbase. Anything that isn’t Fanatec might seem a little off the beaten path for most of my readers, however, I[…]
(How to) upgrade to Fanatec’s Magnetic Paddle Shifters
Last updated: April 6th, 2023The Clubsport steering wheel and Xbox One Universal hub ships with a micro-switch only mechanical paddle shift. They’re basically sprung levers on hinges and they’ll feel very familiar indeed to all of[…]
iRacing setup: follow our starter guide to get on the pace quickly
Last updated: May 19th, 2023iRacing is probably the best environment to finesse your race craft online. If you’re serious about getting involved in some real competition, that is! Yes, there are other sims: rFactor 2 and[…]
The Best Sim Racing Pedals – Buyer’s Guide
Last updated: May 26th, 2023If you’ve been following some of our recent posts, you’ll be up to speed with our view on the best sim steering wheels, wheelbases, and rigs available on the consumer market. We’ve[…]
Graphics Settings for VR / Valve Index in iRacing
Last updated: October 15th, 2022The Valve Index needs little introduction as Steam’s second generation flagship VR headset. It’s one of the most advanced headsets available currently, and, until the HP G2 arrives in late November 2020,[…]
What are the Best Boots & Socks for Sim Racing?
Last updated: May 16th, 2023In today’s article, we’re looking at footwear for sim racers: from sim racing boots to karting boots and socks designed and intended for sim racing – to answer the question: what are[…]
Heusinkveld Sprints: a 2 month review
Last updated: January 21st, 2023Featured image: Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Sprint At the time of writing this review, I’d upgraded from Fanatec CSL Elite pedals (now replaced by the CSL Elite Pedals V2) to these rather mighty-looking[…]
Fanatec DD2 Podium Wheelbase: my review
Last updated: April 6th, 2023My first wheelbase was a Fanatec CSL Elite. It was very easy to install and the maximum torque was such that you can’t hurt yourself. The Fanatec DD2 however, is a definite[…]
How to repair a Fanatec Clubsport SQ 1.5 Shifter
Last updated: April 6th, 2023I recently started having weird problems with the gear shift in my race simulator. It’s a Fanatec Clubsport SQ 1.5 Shifter, the one with the magnetic “Hall Effect” sensor. My race simulator[…]