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Sponsored MOZA Racing Announces New Wheelbase & GT Wheel
Image credit: MOZA Racing MOZA Racing Unleashes Unprecedented Power and Precision with the 12Nm Direct Drive Wheelbase and KS GT Style Racing Wheel. MOZA Racing, the industry leader in sim racing innovation, is proud to announce the launch of two revolutionary products: the 12Nm Direct Drive...- OverTake.gg
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More Wheel Compatibility: Asetek Invicta Quick Release to Launch in June
Image credit: Asetek SimSports Compatibility can be a tricky subject in sim racing: Not all wheels are compatible with every wheel base, limiting options depending on which wheel base is used. Asetek SimSports is trying to change this when it comes to its wheel bases via the Invicta Quick...- Yannik Haustein
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Spotlight: Your DIY Hardware Projects
With sim racing being a highly-subjective discipline when it comes to both software and hardware, it comes as no surprise that every rig looks different - sometimes in small ways, sometimes substantially. And sometimes, you just cannot get what you want or need from what is available for...- Yannik Haustein
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Show Us Your Best DIY Hardware Projects!
It may not be at the level of real motorsport, but sim racing is expensive – especially once more hardware than a wheel and pedal set are desired. Most sim rigs are constantly evolving, and it is not rare for sim racers to come up with their own solutions. RaceDepartment wants to see the best of...- Yannik Haustein
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See What You Need: Sim Racing Dash Displays
Having an overview of every piece of info you want or need can be trick in sim racing. Different sims use different styles of HUD, and if you want lots of information, things can quickly get cluttered on your screen. Dash displays are a way around this - and they can offer significant...- Yannik Haustein
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Do You Change Wheels for Different Cars?
The amount of choice when it comes to circuits and cars is one of the elements that makes sim racing amazing. Similarly, hardware is not limited to just a few options anymore, unlike a decade ago, and as a result, it is possible to match steering while size and shape to what you are driving – do...- Yannik Haustein
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What is the most important piece of simracing hardware to you?
Wheel bases, sim rig chassis, bucket seats, handbrakes, wheel rims and the list goes on. There are so many bits of hardware one can buy for a racing simulator. But which is the most important to you? Image Credit: Kunos Simulazioni Now as popular as ever, simracing has reached a point where...- Angus Martin
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New upholstering for HP Reverb (first generation)
Hi everybody, I am still using my "old" HP Reverb (not G2!!!) for my SimRacing sessions. Unfortunately, the upholstering of the VR headset is worn and needs to be replaced. I could not yet find any replacement for the upholstering on the web. Does anybody of you know a "secret store" where I can...- ktuth
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Sim-Lab Unveils Rally-style Paddle Shifter
Rallying is a unique niche in motorsport, and so it often introduces tech that wouldn't be seen in circuit racing. The single paddle shifter is a great example and Sim Lab has now introduced its own take own version for simracing. Image Credit: Sim-Lab Sending cars flying through forests...- Angus Martin
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Motorcycle Gaming Hardware is Coming?!
While motorcycle gamers have been waiting for many years to graduate from gamepads, a solution is finally on the horizon. It is called the emotostick. This piece of equipment is a versatile, bendable and flexible stick that aims to allow the virtual rider as realistic movement as possible. The...- Julian Strasser
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Would it be possible to connect the KICKR HEADWIND to SimHUB?
HAven't got a unit, but was thinking that it could be possible and would "scratch" various itches at once. Has anyone been able to try it out? Any ideas/help appreciated!- JasonMADCow
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Next Level Racing unveils the HF8 Haptic Feedback Gaming Pad
Are buttkickers about to become obsolete? That is a good question to ask ourselves with Next Level Racing's new product announcement. The HF8 Haptic Feedback Gaming pad is a cushion that can be fitted on a chair or on a racing seat which features 8 vibrating pads: 4 behind your back, 2 under...- Alexandre Tonini
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What's the best 27" FullHD Monitor for Sim Racing?
Hey guys, I'm planning to replace my old trusty LG Flatron E2260, it is 7 years old and it looks really worn unfortunately. I know the drill, Sim Racing is best with ultrawides, triples, extreme resolutions and all but my wallet and the capability of my PC just can't do that. All I can afford...- TheNuvolari
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What do you upgrade or replace next?
When it comes to upgrading your sim racing equipment there are so many options, it can be daunting to decide where you should spend your money. Of course there are many people out there that don’t have to worry about where they spend their money. For the rest of us, we want to make sure we get...- Damian Reed
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Brabham and Base Performance Simulators Team Up
British racing car manufacturer and iconic 60s Formula One champions Brabham last week announced that they are teaming up with Base Performance Simulators. They are launching limited edition Brabham Motorsport racing themed simulators, celebrating three defining eras in the history of the...- Damian Reed
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GSI GT-MAX32 - Gomez Sim Industries announce new wheel
Gomez Sim Racing announced on Twitter yesterday a new wheel, the GSI GT-MAX32, which is available to pre-order now with a delivery for summer 2022. The wheel retails from $1385 and is compatible with Simucube, VRS, Accuforce, and Fanatec DD bases. The first round of pre-sales began yesterday...- Damian Reed
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Thrustmaster T300 ghost button press issues
So I've had this issue with my T300 before, but it got really bad recently. My wheel is basically detecting non-existing button presses all the time, making it borderline undrivable. Currently, I've had to stop playing rFactor 2 altogether, because there when the two shifter paddles get pressed...- Dzsaffar
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Thrustmaster wheel causing Game Controllers to run at a snails pace?!?!
Idk what is causing this but when ever I go into my Game controllers app to change the wheel rotation the app slows down like i need to constantly click the mouse to get a response. it has gotten to the point that even when play GTR Evo/Race 07 i cant even configure the controlles. Someone help- TorpTheTorpedo
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Fanatec release GT World Challenge steering wheel
Fanatec have made the steering wheel bundle used in the GT World Challenge esports project available to purchase on their website. This latest wheel makes up part of the podium line of products and is bundled with the podium shifters, button module and hub. This is a new bundle comprised of...- Steve Worrell
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Have Your Say - What Do You Think Is The Next Big Hardware Development?
Just like real motorsports, sim racing is steadily evolving, and especially the hardware side of things has made enormous progress in recent years. With all the advancements having been made, this begs the very interesting question: What is next? Let us know your opinion in the comments below...- Yannik Haustein
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