iRacing 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 Assetto Corsa Competitione for[…]
The Best Sim Racing Pedals – Buyer’s Guide
Featured image: Simtag Hydraulic Pedals If 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 frames available on the consumer market.[…]
Sim racing gloves buyer’s guide: which are best?
As well as a good pair of race or karting boots, sim racing gloves are (in my humble opinion) an accessory that can really enhance your sim racing experience. In our buyer’s guide, we’re going to[…]
Graphics Settings for VR / Valve Index in iRacing
The 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, is considered pretty much[…]
Kart boots, race boots or socks – what’s best for sim racing?
Featured image: 2021 Sparco K-Run kart boots Kart boots, race boots or socks in the sim? As a racer, I’m naturally going to want a similar pedal feel close to what I’d expect in the car.[…]
Heusinkveld Sprints: a 2 month review
Featured image: Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Sprint Around 2 months ago, I upgraded from Fanatec CSL Elite pedals to the rather mighty looking Heusinkveld Sprints. Right out of the box, they’re a serious upgrade from the entry-level[…]
What are the best sim racing rigs on the market?
Sim racing rigs (or “sim racing cockpits” – the frame upon which you mount all of your racing simulator gear) come in many shapes and sizes, with a huge variety of choice in terms of build[…]
Fanatec DD2 Podium Wheelbase: I upgraded to it, so here’s the review
My first wheelbase was a Fanatec CSL Elite. At the entry point of serious sim racing (in my opinion) I still highly rate the CSL Elite for a beginner. It’s very easy to install and the[…]
How to get started in Sim Racing – our Beginner’s Guide
Featured image: triple screen (Reddit) Thanks to a huge spike in mainstream sim racing coverage, you’ve discovered the wonderful world of sim racing and now you’d like to build your own rig. If that’s the case,[…]
How to repair a Fanatec Clubsport SQ 1.5 Shifter
I 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 (setup here) I’m a[…]