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      Flex in the Fanatec DD2 Hub fixed with the Z-Ring

      Flex in the Fanatec DD2 Hub fixed with the Z-Ring
      By Richard BaxterPosted on November 5, 2020October 11, 2021

      Last updated: October 11th, 2021I think the only major difference between the Simucube 2 Pro I’ve been testing and my Fanatec DD2 is the quality and rigidity of the hub you get in the Simucube SQR[…]

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      Fanatec’s USB Adapter – a quick “everything you need to know” guide

      Fanatec’s USB Adapter – a quick “everything you need to know” guide
      By Richard BaxterPosted on November 4, 2020October 11, 2021

      Last updated: October 11th, 2021If you’ve been dependent on your Fanatec wheelbase for game controller compatibility between your PC and Fanatec shifters, handbrake or pedals, it can come as quite a surprise to learn that upon[…]

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      Fanatec Podium Hub: mount any wheel to a Fanatec wheelbase

      Fanatec Podium Hub: mount any wheel to a Fanatec wheelbase
      By Richard BaxterPosted on October 29, 2020October 11, 2021

      Last updated: October 11th, 2021I finally came up with a reason to order the Fanatec Podium Hub when I acquired a Cube Controls Formula Sport wheel from my friends at G-Performance. I wanted to be able[…]

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      How to install a NVMe SSD and clone your (old) boot disk

      How to install a NVMe SSD and clone your (old) boot disk
      By Richard BaxterPosted on October 20, 2020March 4, 2021

      Last updated: March 4th, 2021If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been upgrading my sim racing PC recently with a few small and simple performance upgrades. Quick wins to add a little bit of pace, if you like.[…]

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      How to: Upgrade the RAM on your sim racing PC

      How to: Upgrade the RAM on your sim racing PC
      By Richard BaxterPosted on October 20, 2020October 11, 2021

      Last updated: October 11th, 2021Today’s a really quick “how-to” if you’re thinking about adding a bit more memory capacity to your gaming / sim racing PC. And who doesn’t want a good amount of extra memory[…]

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      (How to) upgrade to Fanatec’s Magnetic Paddle Shifters

      (How to) upgrade to Fanatec’s Magnetic Paddle Shifters
      By Richard BaxterPosted on August 26, 2020March 4, 2021

      Last updated: March 4th, 2021The 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[…]

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      Sim racing gloves buyer’s guide: which are best?

      Sim racing gloves buyer’s guide: which are best?
      By Richard BaxterPosted on August 5, 2020June 14, 2022

      Last updated: June 14th, 2022As 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[…]

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      Kart boots, race boots or socks – what’s best for sim racing?

      Kart boots, race boots or socks – what’s best for sim racing?
      By Richard BaxterPosted on July 9, 2020June 28, 2022

      Last updated: June 28th, 2022Featured image: Sparco K-Pole Boots (available in lots of different colors) Kart boots, race boots or socks in the sim? As a racer, I’m naturally going to want a similar pedal feel[…]

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      What are the best sim racing rigs on the market?

      What are the best sim racing rigs on the market?
      By Richard BaxterPosted on June 27, 2020June 28, 2022

      Last updated: June 28th, 2022Sim 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 choices[…]

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