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      Buying sim racing equipment, especially for the first time, seems like a big commitment with lots of potential unknowns to catch you out.

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      Kids in the Cockpit – Sim Racing Setups for Children

      Kids in the Cockpit – Sim Racing Setups for Children
      By Ryan FinnPosted on July 5, 2022July 5, 2022

      Suppose you’ve got kids who love to play racing games. In that case, you’ll know they’re always eager to jump into an arcade racing game when you’re at the mall because, for children who love cars,[…]

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      Affordable Steering Wheels for your PC

      Affordable Steering Wheels for your PC
      By Ryan FinnPosted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

      You don’t need to spend thousands to be the fastest – thre are some great wheels in this list for the casual sim racer for XBOX, Playstation and of course, PC.

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      What are my options for F1 seats and cockpits for sim racing?

      What are my options for F1 seats and cockpits for sim racing?
      By Ryan FinnPosted on February 26, 2022February 26, 2022

      Featured image: Reddit If you’re planning to buy or build an F1 sim racing cockpit but you’re not quite sure where to start, this definitive guide will provide you with all the information you need to[…]

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      No, Fanatec Discount Coupons aren’t a thing but here’s how to find yourself a Deal

      No, Fanatec Discount Coupons aren’t a thing but here’s how to find yourself a  Deal
      By Richard BaxterPosted on December 14, 2021May 16, 2022

      Last updated: May 16th, 2022Fanatec is by now the most prolific sim racing equipment vendor on the planet. Most of their users absolutely love them, with a huge following of enthusiasts ready to help on Facebook,[…]

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      Need gift ideas for Christmas 2022? Here’s what to buy a Sim Racer

      Need gift ideas for Christmas 2022? Here’s what to buy a Sim Racer
      By Richard BaxterPosted on November 16, 2021June 28, 2022

      Last updated: June 28th, 2022Do you have someone special in your life or family, a friend, or a colleague who’s obsessed with Motorsport? Does that person also love sim racing, perfecting their lap times, and possibly[…]

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      How to build the cheapest racing simulator cockpit

      How to build the cheapest racing simulator cockpit
      By Richard BaxterPosted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021

      Nobody ever said sim racing was cheap; although by comparison to the eye-wateringly expensive real-life Motorsport it’s certainly far friendlier on the wallet. I’ve written about budget high-end simulator builds built on a reasonable budget before,[…]

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      Sim Racing Seats – Buyer’s Guide

      Sim Racing Seats – Buyer’s Guide
      By Richard BaxterPosted on October 26, 2021October 27, 2021

      Picking the perfect racing seat for your sim rig is undoubtedly a crucial factor when putting your cockpit together. Without knowing what you’re looking for, it’s pretty easy to spend too long looking for the right[…]

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      Fanatec’s Black Friday deals are finally here

      Fanatec’s Black Friday deals are finally here
      By Richard BaxterPosted on October 11, 2021November 15, 2021

      Last updated: November 15th, 2021Update: 15/11/2021 Fanatec has now announced their black Friday deals – we were pretty close to the mark! These deals will be live on the 26th November 2021: Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel[…]

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      Gaming Monitors: How to choose the best monitors for sim racing

      Gaming Monitors: How to choose the best monitors for sim racing
      By Ryan FinnPosted on August 17, 2021December 3, 2021

      Last updated: December 3rd, 2021Featured image: VRS Gaming monitors come in many shapes and sizes, and because manufacturers offer such a wide array of features and specs these days, it’s hard to keep up with every[…]

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      Heusinkveld Buyer’s Guide

      Heusinkveld Buyer’s Guide
      By Ryan FinnPosted on March 26, 2021September 29, 2021

      Last updated: September 29th, 2021Established in 2012, Heusinkveld Engineering is one of the first companies to offer high-end, off-the-shelf hardware solutions suitable for professional race simulator use. From its development and production facility located in Groningen,[…]

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      Simucube – Everything you need to know

      Simucube – Everything you need to know
      By Ryan FinnPosted on February 26, 2021May 8, 2021

      Last updated: May 8th, 2021Simucube, the sim racing product line of Granite Devices, produce some of the most powerful, robust, and immersive direct drive (DD) wheelbases money can buy. With roots in the open sim wheel[…]

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      Racing Games: the best PC driving simulators for beginners

      Racing Games: the best PC driving simulators for beginners
      By Ryan FinnPosted on February 10, 2021May 8, 2021

      Last updated: May 8th, 2021Since we usually focus on elements of sim racing such as gaming hardware, setup tutorials, and how-to guides here at SimRacingCockpit, I thought it would make a nice change of pace to[…]

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