Used Simucube 1 vs Accuforce V2

[vadimgmolla]

Hey everyone,

Just reaching out for help because this decision is agonizing. I have the opportunity to buy a used Simucube 1 OSW from SimRacingBay for $1000. Comes with a fanatec F1 wheel. Is this a good deal? How relevant is the Simucube 1 at this point with all of the new stuff that has come out? I was originally going to go for the Accuforce V2 but know I don't know and so I'm agonizing over the decision. There is also a used Accurforce V2 with a wheel that has the alcantara completely knackered as well

 

[vadimgmolla]

I have driven/owned both and I have SC2 Pro now.
No it’s not worth the “upgrade”.
The SC1 requires slightly more force reconstruction and tuning to be as smooth as SC2. But once dialed in, they’re virtually the same. People will say how big a jump the SC2 was over their Argon OSW but it’s not the same. Argon was stone age compared to the SC1 controller.
One thing the SC2 does have is that it’s quieter. SC1 has some humming from the driveshaft I’m sure you’ve heard it.
Small MIGE feels very rough when it’s not dialed in. SC2 has the DIY rough edges taken out.
But if your SC1 is tuned already, you won’t notice that.
True Drive is more advanced than SC1 software though. They’re releasing online profiles soon.
Two things make SC2 not worth the price difference. Premature sim development and impending updates to Simucube platform. The wheel module updates, new filters all haven’t been released yet and it’s been over one year.

Thank you for the help everyone. Went with the SC1

 

[Des Pearce]

It's a better motor than the Accuforce but with less comprehensive software. At the same price I'd do the same (I have an accuforce pro).

 

[moehuh]

Thank you for the help everyone. Went with the SC1

What has been your experience since you got the SC1? How easy was it to set it up? Anything problematic with it so far?