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
Last updated: October 11th, 2021Sorting out your FOV (Field of View) settings in iRacing (or any sim, for that matter) is a thing a lot of drivers tend to avoid. Perhaps it’s because, as a beginner,[…]
Life with the Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ Monitor – my review
Last updated: October 11th, 2021As 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: December 20th, 2021If 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[…]
How to make a sim racing dashboard on your tablet or mobile with Simhub
Last updated: October 11th, 2021I’ve wanted to give making a dashboard for my sim a go for ages. As it turns out it’s really, really easy to get started. All you need is a tablet or[…]
Sim Racing Wheels: a complete buyer’s guide
Last updated: February 14th, 2022One of the most crucial pieces of equipment you’ll need on your journey to becoming a pro eSports sim racer is a solid sim steering wheel on a direct drive wheelbase, but[…]
The Best Sim Racing Shifters – Buyer’s Guide
Last updated: December 3rd, 2021Today we’re looking at a handful of higher-end intermediate to advanced sim racing gear shifters – if you’re a bit fed up with your Thrustmaster TH8A or Logitech Driving Force shifter, this[…]
Direct drive wheels for sim racing: everything you need to know
Last updated: November 30th, 2021Featured image: Fanatec CSL DD Direct drive wheels intended for sim racing are usually priced upwards of £1000 for a complete kit, so, is that investment worth it? Today, I’m taking a[…]
Gaming speakers and bass shakers: what are the best soundsystems for sim racing?
Last updated: October 11th, 2021With so many parts and components (read: money) that goes into making a sim racing rig, it’s often easy to overlook the sound aspect. One item that’s often forgotten by sim racers[…]
Technique: How to Heel and Toe in the Simulator
Last updated: October 11th, 2021When we were growing up, we’d watch racing and rally heroes like Ayrton Senna and Walter Röhl using the heel / toe technique to smooth their downshifts when they were braking for[…]