It’s known that people who have lost a sense tend to develop other senses to compensate for the loss. In a similar but far less serious situation, I think sim racers are much the same in[…]
I’ve been a racing driver for just a little over 7 years now, and I’ve spent almost half of that time using a racing simulator to practice my car handling technique, racecraft and technical abilities when it comes to sim setup. Part of my job is to not only evaluate sim racing gear from a review and consumer recommendations point of view but also to rate equipment based on real-world feel.
That’s why every single one of my sim racing equipment reviews always covers how an item feels during use. I own every item of equipment reviewed which I think gives me space to provide a completely unbiased perspective.
Take a look at my recent reviews below or sort by manufacturer using the links provided:
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Test Drive: Fanatec Mclaren GT3 v2 Wheel Review
Featured image: Fanatec Mclaren GT3 v2 Wheel Priced at €199 / $199, I couldn’t help but ask myself if this Mclaren GT3 v2 Wheel from Fanatec is actually any good. So, I ordered it and got[…]
Cube Controls: OMP GT Pro sim steering wheel review
For those who don’t follow my writing elsewhere, I reviewed the Cube Controls OMP GT Pro over at G-Performance, last November. Sending that wheel back (it was a review item, sadly) was (as it turned out)[…]
Review: LED rpm rev/shift lights with SLI-Pro from Sim Dynamics
I’ve been driving with these rev lights attached to my Fanatec DD2 for some months now. In fact, I used them for the Daytona 24h with the Porsche 911 RSR thanks to Simon at Sim-Dynamics getting[…]
Life with the Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ Monitor – my review
As 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 on Amazon.com but it[…]
Sim rig upgrade: reviewing the new sim racing chassis from Sim Dynamics
For 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 a Fanatec Clubsport wheelbase and pedals,[…]
Test drive: Comparing Heusinkveld Ultimate vs Sprint Pedals
Featured image: Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate Improving the pedal feel in my sim was a massive step forward for my driving – when I upgraded from Fanatec’s excellent Elite CSL pedals to the Heusinkveld Sprints I[…]
Test drive: SimPlicity SW20 V3 DD
A 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 thought it might make[…]
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[…]