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  1. Thrustmaster T818 Direct Drive Wheelbase Revealed

    Thrustmaster T818 Direct Drive Wheelbase Revealed

    Thrustmaster’s first direct drive wheelbase has been revealed on a Twitch stream after a long marketing campaign. After a long marketing campaign which gave sim racers only a trickle of teaser images, Thrustmaster’s first direct drive wheelbase, the T818, has now been revealed...
    • Mike Smith
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • direct drive wheel sim hardware thrustmaster thrustmaster dd
    • Comments: 184
    • Category: Hardware
  2. Have Your Say – What's Your Favourite Piece of Sim Gear Right Now?

    Have Your Say – What's Your Favourite Piece of Sim Gear Right Now?

    This week’s “Have Your Say’ article focuses on sim hardware; share your current favourite piece of sim racing gear in the comments below. Sim racing can be an expensive hobby. It’s easy to pour a lot of your hard-earned money into new hardware. Sometimes those investments can be a let-down...
    • Mike Smith
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • racedepartment sim hardware sim racing
    • Comments: 85
    • Category: Hardware
  3. New Fanatec Video Explains Direct Drive Technology in the CSL DD

    New Fanatec Video Explains Direct Drive Technology in the CSL DD

    Fanatec has released the first in a series of videos showcasing the technology behind their popular CSL DD wheelbase. Every year there are steps forward in sim racing hardware. As sim racing becomes more popular and its economy grows, the quality of gear generally increases while the price of...
    • Mike Smith
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • csl dd direct drive fanatec racedepartment sim hardware sim racing
    • Comments: 20
    • Category: Hardware
  4. Thrustmaster T248 Wheel and T3PM Pedal Set Previews Released

    Thrustmaster T248 Wheel and T3PM Pedal Set Previews Released

    Thrustmaster has revealed their new T248 wheel and new T3PM pedal set via select content creators. Shortly after sim hardware manufacturer Thrustmaster revealed their roadmap for unveiling new products through the remainder of 2021, a select few influencers have been releasing the first images...
    • Mike Smith
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • racedepartment sim hardware sim racing pedals sim racing wheel t248 t3pm thrustmaster
    • Comments: 50
    • Category: Hardware
  5. Mike Smith

    Thrustmaster Reveals Aggressive Product Reveal Roadmap

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Thrustmaster Reveals Aggressive Product Reveal Roadmap. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Mike Smith
    • Thread
    • flight sim racedepartment sim hardware sim racing pedals sim racing wheel thrustmaster
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Sim Racing Hardware
  6. Thrustmaster Reveals Aggressive Product Reveal Roadmap

    Thrustmaster Reveals Aggressive Product Reveal Roadmap

    Sim hardware creator Thrustmaster has revealed an ambitious timeline for the unveiling of their upcoming products, including a new pedal set and direct drive wheelbase. Thrustmaster revealed a long list of new products they intend to reveal before the end of this year. Among the new products...
    • Mike Smith
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • flight sim racedepartment sim hardware sim racing pedals sim racing wheel thrustmaster
    • Comments: 83
    • Category: Hardware
  7. O

    What means this is not a ready to race kit?

    Hey guys, I have a question about the Accuforce DIY Steering KIT: https://www.simxperience.com/products/accessories/accuforcesteering/accuforcewheeldiykit.aspx On there website they say, that this is not a ready to race and a DIY kit. So do I just need to buy a Wheel...
  8. W

    First pc sim build for beginner

    Hi guys just looking at few Componants to build my first sim 1 screen for now then 3 later done bit research does this seem decent staring point Msi tomahawk max amd am4 motherboard Amd Ryzen 5 3600 am4 cpu Msi g force rtx2060 Ventus xs 2 x 16ram not sure which yet any advice please For...
  9. O

    Setting up my PS4. What Wheel and Game/Sim to choose?

    Hey hey, Always been into racing games but never had a wheel and never raced online, but now it’s time to join in. I have a PS4 so want to use this. Wheel: First step is choosing a wheel. Not sure what wheel to go for. Logitech G29 seems common and better than both the Thrustmaster T150 &...
    • Oobs
    • Thread
    • asseto corsa gt sport logitech g29 new hardware project cars 2 ps4 sim hardware thrustmaster what to choose
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Sim Racing Hardware
  10. Vince #7

    Sim Racing PC dedicated Build

    Greetings racers I have a 700 to 900 euros budget to build a pc dedicated for mostly sim racing and some other not very heavy games. My pc hardware knwolege is basic to none and im here basically asking for help about some tips for my new pc... what should i spend more money on and what are...
  11. dazzyb2k3

    ( SOLD ) UK SimXperience GS-4 Motion Feedback G Seat ( SOLD )

    THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD I'm having a clear out of some gear i've acquired from my time in the industry. One of the more interesting items is this SimXperience GS-4 Motion Feedback Seat. This is a really cool high end piece of kit that gives 6DOF feedback using servo plates to simulate G Forces...
    • dazzyb2k3
    • Thread
    • accuforce for sale gs4 motion cockpit seat sim commander 4 sim hardware simexperience
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Sim Racing Marketplace
  12. BloodySalmonMan

    DIY LMP2 syle steering wheel build (complete)

    Hi all. I've been working on a DIY steering wheel project for some months and now it's done so want to share my work. The wheel I made is inspired by Cosworth CCW MK2 which is mainly used in many LMP2 cars. I reckon all of you want to see the final product so here it is!:) Cost report / Parts...
  13. callumjtc

    Best Bucket Seat For Simracing?

    I am looking for a new seat and would like some sort of racing bucket seat, I have a good idea of which ones I'd go for but I'd like to hear some recommendations first? Thanks in advance!
  14. callumjtc

    DIY Hydraulic & Pneumatic Pedal Project

    This will be a build focused thread, a continuation from the success of my previous thread containing a survey (many thanks for the overwhelming number of helpful responses!) for an A level technology project. The survey guided me towards building these pedals for the project which will...
    • callumjtc
    • Thread
    • diy diy pedals hardware hydraulic pedal project project sim hardware sim rig simracing simulation
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Sim Racing Hardware
  15. J

    Modern F1 Simwheel project

    Hello everyone, I've started this thread to introduce my project, show the techniques and methods I will be using and hopefully maybe inspire a few of you to try something similar. I've been messing around modding simwheels for over 10 years now, going all the way back to the OG Logitech...
  16. R

    Fanatec PS/2 to RJ-12

    Hey everyone, I need this cable to plug my shifter into my wheel base and can't find much aside from Fana's website about them. Is this a dedicated Fanatec cable or is there a 3rd party one? If anyone has an extra laying around send me a pm. Thanks all, take care.
  17. R

    Fanatec CSW V1 PSU

    Hello, I'm new to the forum and had a question i cannot find an answer to anywhere. I found a V1 base and wheel for a really good price but...there aren't any cables. I'm assuming no one except Fanatec makes the PS/2 to RJ-12 cable so i was going to order those, unless anyone knows a third...

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