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      Using Brake Bias in the Sim for Faster Laptimes

      Using Brake Bias in the Sim for Faster Laptimes
      By Richard BaxterPosted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

      Image: Radical SR3 xx cockpit with brake bias adjuster (bottom right) A typical scenario in sim racing is having a car with similar specs to your opponent, but you’re still struggling to come out on top.[…]

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      iRacing Graphics Settings: Everything you need to know for a better FPS

      iRacing Graphics Settings: Everything you need to know for a better FPS
      By Richard BaxterPosted on January 18, 2023January 23, 2023

      Last updated: January 23rd, 2023So many sim racers spend ages getting their rig setup just right, only to completely neglect the look, and frame rate (FPS) performance of the graphics in-game. This is understandable as many[…]

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      How to: iRacing Overlays with RaceLabApp

      How to: iRacing Overlays with RaceLabApp
      By Richard BaxterPosted on December 23, 2021October 15, 2022

      Last updated: October 15th, 2022Featured image: Dan Suzuki using Racelabapp and Kapp I’ve been meaning to put something together about iRacing overlays for a while now; not that iRacing’s native features won’t get you a long[…]

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      How to use iRacing Macros for pit stops in Endurance Races

      How to use iRacing Macros for pit stops in Endurance Races
      By Richard BaxterPosted on May 20, 2021October 15, 2022

      Last updated: October 15th, 2022When you begin endurance racing or participating in iRacing special events, you quickly realise just how much extra stuff you need to be aware of as well as the driving. Pit stops[…]

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      How to Brake without locking with this technique in the sim

      How to Brake without locking with this technique in the sim
      By Richard BaxterPosted on January 14, 2021October 11, 2021

      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[…]

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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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      How to Update Your Fanatec DD2 Wheelbase Driver and Firmware

      How to Update Your Fanatec DD2 Wheelbase Driver and Firmware
      By Richard BaxterPosted on September 28, 2020October 21, 2022

      Last updated: October 21st, 2022Featured image: FPSbible Updating the Fanatec DD2 to the latest beta Firmware release made for an interesting morning for me, with a few surprises along the way. While it took several hours[…]

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      Force Feedback: what is FFB, how does it work and how do I set it up?

      Force Feedback: what is FFB, how does it work and how do I set it up?
      By Richard BaxterPosted on September 23, 2020February 1, 2023

      Last updated: February 1st, 2023The joy of working with direct drive wheelbases is the huge scope to make adjustments to the wheelbase’s force feedback. You can make changes to your wheel settings to suit your preferences,[…]

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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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      iRacing setup: follow our starter guide to get on the pace quickly

      iRacing setup: follow our starter guide to get on the pace quickly
      By Richard BaxterPosted on August 17, 2020November 29, 2022

      Last updated: November 29th, 2022iRacing 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[…]

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      Graphics Settings for VR / Valve Index in iRacing

      Graphics Settings for VR / Valve Index in iRacing
      By Richard BaxterPosted on July 29, 2020October 15, 2022

      Last updated: October 15th, 2022The 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,[…]

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