Do you think it’s expensive?

Oh dear. Thoughts on stealing peoples posts from reddit and reposting them without crediting the original?

And then blocking you and all your team members when you’re called out in the comments about it?

My reddit video gained some traction on r/iracing. This lovely Instagram bot farm account grabbed the video, slapped a shitty music track on it and posted it to Instagram, and got 200k views! They even copied my caption exactly.

All I wanted was to be credited ): that would’ve been fine.

Not having a sook. More making others aware of this snakey fella. Bad juju.

Active throttle and brake pedals that run in simhub via the diy ffb plugin. Aluminum parts were bought as part of a group buy within the community (I am not the organizer for this)

Note these designs aren’t my own but from the diy ffb pedal community.

https://github.com/ChrGri/DIY-Sim-Racing-FFB-Pedal

https://github.com/Simdesign-Race/DIY-Carbon-Aluminium-Active-Pedals/wiki

Looking forward to see you if you are on site or on stream. :)

Spent the better part of 9 months on and off designing this centre dash and button box for my sim rig and thought you all might appreciate it. Uses a 10" Vocore screen, a Stream Deck+ and a RAM mounting arm.

I'd had a PDU5 dash for a while, but decided I wanted something bigger as a centre console for leaderboard stats, maps and to run a media controller on.

Started with just the dimensions of the Vocore and a very rough model of the Stream Deck while I waited four months for my Vocore order to arrive. Built a cardboard mockup and a 3D model of my entire rig to figure out dimensions and positioning in the meantime.

Then came the prototyping. So many prototypes. I've kept maybe half of the full size ones as I like having the history of it, but there were many MANY smaller test pieces to check clearances and mounting on the screen and stream deck.

Final product is amazing (in my humble opinion) though. Barely visible layer lines from the 3D print, perfect fit on the screen and the deck sits maybe a half mm proud from the dash. Its plenty sturdy enough on the mounting arm with minimal flex during use and the fitment on the top and bottom halves is spot on.

I went to the Sim Gaming Expo in Schaumburg for the sim racing. I didn't expect the parking lot to be a car show.

Friday, the lot filled up with the attendees' own machines — a Ferrari 458 Italia, an M3, a Brabus S580, a factory Elantra N TCR Edition, a second M3 in Isle of Man green, a Mustang Dark Horse, a Cybertruck, and more.

Full photo rundown of all 18 cars: https://gridlogicracing.com/blogs/news/spotted-the-best-cars-at-the-chicago-sim-gaming-expo

Anyone else make it out? What did you spot?

Hello, Ive managed to pick up a trak racer Tr80s with an integrated triple monitor mount from market place, with the intention of going triple 27's.

Assembled the rig and monitor stand and with no monitors attatched my partner isn't overly happy with the span of the montor mount.

I have been hot lapping with a controller on a 34in ultrawide for a couple of weeks mainly to learn track layouts. I have set the 34in on the rig and have the correct FOV but would like more immersion. I have looked into a 49in ultrawide and from what I can see it'll fill my peripheral vision but still lacking side windows.

Im now leaning towards the big screen beyond 2, almost the same price as the G9 but concerned about long term use and performance. I only plan on playing LMU, potentially iracing in the future. My partner also is fully for this route. I have a 13600k and 9070xt on ddr4. I will be upgrading to a 9800x3d after christmas.

Any guidance or advice. Open to any suggestions.

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I received my Playseat Challenge DD F1 today and I'm still trying to figure out the best seating position.

I'm 188 cm (6'2") and around 105 kg (231 lbs), using a Fanatec CSL DD 8 Nm with load cell pedals and a Quest 3 for VR.

Initially, I had the seat more upright, but the wheel was way too close to my body, and my arms were hitting my stomach when turning. Reclining the seat further seems to have solved that.

The position feels pretty comfortable so far, but I'm not sure if it's actually ergonomically correct. I mainly race GT3 in iRacing, so the very reclined, F1-style position feels a bit unusual.

Does this look like a reasonable driving position to you? Would you change anything?

I'm also considering the Next Level Racing RCF for its more upright seating position and adjustability, but I'd prefer to keep the Playseat if I can get everything dialed in properly.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

Hello all, I am working on a free, open source port of Grand Prix 4 to Godot engine.

This is a different project to my GP2 Revival mod - and will be released soon after!

What's working so far:

- Runs in 4K on a humble Macbook (M1 Pro) at nearly 100fps! The original code had an interesting limitation, a 30fps cap to the physics engine. That's now been removed.
- The entire scene is rendered in Godot engine (well known open source game engine) replacing the dated old 2002 3D renderer in its entirety.
- Screen space reflections for cars and track surface in wet weather
- Godot engine is cross-platform thanks to Forward+ supporting NVidia RTX cards - DLSS 5 will look amazing in this as it'll work on top of a modern engine not the old 2002 PC version.
- AMD cards and Apple Silicon GPUs fully working
- Working on the Windows port now, will release it when the Mac version is done
- Every car and track runs flawlessly with no weirdness, no bugs

AND... now the real work starts... VR support, force feedback with my Moza and Fanatec rigs, basically sky is the limit. I'll post the first footage this evening so keep a watch on https://www.youtube.com/@GP2Revival

What would you like to see?

For about as long as we can remember, almost every pedal review we’ve published has prompted the same question: what about the Simgrade VX-PRO? This is the answer.

The VX-PRO is a three-pedal load cell set designed, manufactured and sold out of Finland. It’s aimed at sim racers who want relatively high-end pedals at a relatively affordable price, at least compared to a lot of the market. Rather than a quick test, we’ve lived with these pedals for about 18 months, across a couple of different hardware iterations.

We’ve used them on and off on our test rigs, mixing and matching them with other pedal sets, to see how they perform and how they hold up over time.

Hi everyone, I designed a modular, 3d printable shifter knob for the Thrustmaster TH8S.

The idea is to make a shifter knob that can be tuned to suit your preferences. I've designed two main variants in different sizes, with interchangeable tire styles for different grip options, optional weights, and even a version designed for TPU or other flexible materials.

I'd love to hear what you think! Are there any features you'd like to see added, or is there anything you feel is missing from current shifter knobs in general, not just the TH8S?

You can find the models here: https://www.printables.com/model/1871886-tireshifter-modular-shifter-knob-for-thrustmaster

P.S. These are all photos of actual 3d-printed models. I colored the wheels with acrylic markers, which have held up surprisingly well even without a clear coat, although I'd still recommend using one. Of course, anyone with a multicolor printer can print these details in a different filament color.

Hello racers,

I’ve been driving on Alpha Evo Pro for a good part of 2026. I decided to get Simagic cause of torque/price ratio and the fact it’s a relatively new hardware with pass through etc.

After hundreds of hours in iRacing and LMU, I’m starting to second guess myself (especially when it comes to LMU) whether I made a good decision.
I’m just not happy I guess and I’m contemplating selling the base for something else.

Here are my very specific questions (maybe someone is able to answer).

1. LMU FFB is not ideal, missing road feel and mid corner details. Also coasting feels very sketchy. Do you think any other wheelbase maker does better job with LMU FFB?
   I’ve set the base millions of times using different advice, it doesn’t really click for me.

2. Did anyone swap from Simagic to Simucube or VRS and say “yes that’s way better FFB” ?

3. Did you do the opposite ? Swapped from VRS or Simucube to Simagic and didn’t regret ?

4. Maybe I’m chasing FFB difference which isn’t there ?

5. Bonus question - for base makers that offer telemetry FFB, do the additional effects add to the experience ?

Yeah.. help the brother out.

GT7 Spec IV - Release notes: We revised the force feedback for the THRUSTMASTER® T598.

= for this great update, example of new FFB optimized settings

NB: About ENGINE ROAR - Select LOW or MID

https://ts.thrustmaster.com/download/pictures/PCMAC/T598/T598_FFBProfiles_GT7_Red_Spec_IV.png

Just finished building this wooden rig and wanted to show you guys. Wifey is meh about it.. Thought you guys would like it. It's not without flaws, but it's a big improvement over the wooden foldable rig I built that didn't have an attached chair. This one is pretty solid, brakes stay firm, and the mouse doesn't fall off the deck lol.

2x6s and 3/4" plywood.

42 pocket hole screws

8 1/2" bolts (I think)

3 3/8ths bolts

2 L.brackers and some screws.

Seat is passenger from a Mini Cooper

I'm going to add two triangles to the monitor stand this weekend but it is good enough to hold for now with no other forces. And cable management... Ugh.

While building I also upgraded to the simjack pedals and what a difference. It's like I've never raced.. shesh..

90% of gameplay is Richard Burns but I'll probably buy ACC if it goes back on sale again. Maybe AC also idk for those highway runs.

Now I will save up for a new wheel base bc the angle alone from the logitech is annoying..

Then maybe next year around this time I plan to actually build a profile rig (this was an easy step to see footprint and ease the wifey into it) Gonna have to have her drive it also. Hehe

I was thinking about doing it like that with my setup. Basically putting the next level GT seat next to the side of my table. Facing towards the table on which I have my pc and my main monitor. I was thinking about having that main monitor on an arm and just swinging it out towards the seat when racing. But I'm not sure if arms like that even exist haha.

Anyone tried doing this or is currently using this? If so then any advice on this or pics maybe are highly appreciated. Thank you!

If franchises like Forza Horizon and The Crew Motorfest are so popular, why hasn't Polyphony tried to capitalize on the genre? If the Gran Turismo series is considered a system seller, what kind of impact would a console exclusive Horizon-like game by one of Sony's premier studios have? Would you be receptive to the idea or would you prefer they stay focused on track based games?

Today’s task was all about helmets.

My simulation engine allows custom physics, but not just for the car.

If you look at the 80s/90s F1 onboards a driver’s neck is doing a lot of work… Balancing all the violent forces trying to pull the driver’s head off.

The noise and vibration from the road and the driver's own racing instinct to lean into a corner should be in, as that's what Geoff Crammond would have wanted ;)

Glances in the mirror and at rival cars will be simulated too, once the AI-driver upgrade is done.

This is one of the many reasons my work on GP2 Revival has been split about 1% recompile tools, and 99% custom simulation engine work - it really pays off for important details like this.

A nice find along the way - curbs and bumps in the road can be driven via GP2's unerringly realistic suspension movement. It is truly amazing how Geoff Crammond achieved this on mid-90s PC hardware. Here we have Rracunis's superb GP4 CSM car mod loaded in GP2 Revival, but with the original Grand Prix 2 Adelaide track, exactly how you remember it. Crammond's car suspension movement is now fully rendered down to all the small details in the wishbones and brake ducts.

Just setup a dev blog about it here https://gp2rev.com and check out the Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/gp2revival for updates on my progress (hope it is ok to post this here mods!).

Tell me if you think the new driver helmet physics go far enough and looks authentic. Hope you enjoy it!

I mounted a Simnet SP Pro Pedal onto a Playseat Challenge DD f1 rig. Because the Playseat Challenge DD’s pedal base is angled, my pedals are tilted at a resting position. Have tried to adjust the pedal’s angle but it seems the Simnet pedals can only be adjusted 5 degrees. Does anyone know how else I can adjust these pedals?

Hi , I'm using moza R5 bundle and want to upgrade so what's the best upgrade

1 moza R12 with KS and SRP2 100kg load cell

2 SIMagic green flag bundle 9nm GT neo with p700 150kg load cell

Both at same price in my country and I don't really want a lot of FFB I think 7nm will be okay I'm already fine with my R5 but I just want more details not force details and want a load cell break paddle!! Soo what's the best one in terms of details ? Not that the moza R12 bundle is 975$ and SIMagic bundle is 1045$ in my country and 785$ for R9 KS SRP2 bundle

I have my PXN V10 Ultra wheel plugged into a USB2 repeater plugged into my computer. I proved the repeater works by plugging in a flash drive and that worked.

When plugged into the repeater, the wheel lights up and stays powered on.

When plugging / unplugging the wheel, Windows Device Manager's device list refreshes and I see the list of Human Interface Devices lengthen and shorten.

However, PXN SimRacing hub doesn't show the wheel as connected, and the program itself seems to be running painfully slow. I timed it, it takes 2 whole seconds for clicking a menu button to change what's on screen, and about the same amount of time for dragging the window to do anything.

What's going on?

edit: connecting my wheel directly to pc works so the repeater just isnt strong enough for wheel

idk what to do about this

I currently have a set of Fanatec CSL Load Cell pedals, but I’m looking to upgrade; the brake feels too rigid and lacks travel—I’m after something that feels more realistic. My budget is limited, and I’d like a set of pedals that can be upgraded later on—specifically, the ability to add haptic motors. I’ve looked at the SimNet SP Pro and Evo, as well as the Simsonn Plus X, and I’ve heard good things about them, but I’m not sure which ones to choose. I’d appreciate a recommendation. I have $600 available, though I’d ​​prefer to spend around $300—that said, if it’s truly worth it, I could stretch to the full $600 for a pedal set.

I saw some deals on Logitech website last week and jumped on it thinking to replace my old T300RS + T-LCM + TH8A setup. I bought the full Logitech RS lineup including RS50 PS bundle, RS track wheel, RS pedals with Clutch, RS H shifter and RS Shifter/handbrake, all together for $780. Which in my opinion is probably the best deal I can find for a decent DD setup that is compatible with PS5.
 
Overall I really like how it feels after about 10 hours sit time.

Unbox experience is satisfying, exact what I would expect from Logitech. The quality of wheel and wheel base are very good in my opinion, almost everywhere you can touch gives you a premiun feeling. Love the feeling of magnitic paddle shifter. FFB is very good and smooth especially for someone that coming from T300. TrueForce is a big surpise, very impressive espically in GT7, I turned it to 100 and don't really want to turn it down. RS Pedal also feels not bad, I like the all metal construction, the throuttle feels a lot better than my T-LCM and much easier to moduled. The facotry load cell brake is more than enough for someone like me who play without shoes. The feeling of the handbrake/shifter combo unit is also very good

However there something that I’m not a big of which makes me question if I should keep it or not.

The first thing is the long term reliability: I have experienced multiple wheels base disconnecting issue, this happened at high torque moments across all the tile I played. I updated hardware, and haven't have this issue since then, but I still see a lot of people having this issue even now. So I don't know I can trust this wheels in the longer term.

The second thing is that I feel I may regret that I settled with RS system just because it was a good deal. I keep my stuff for a long time, I have my T300RS for almost ten years now. Although I really like most of the items in the RS system, I’m not impressed with the new H Shifter, I had a previous post of the shifter itself, and I realized part of the reason I’m not impressed is because of I tried something better before, like the one from Fanatec. Also I keep hearing people recommend Pro pedal over the RS pedal, although I don’t have major issue with RS pedal now, I don’t want to miss something that can help me further improve my experience.

Since PlayStation compatibility is a must for me now, I have very limited choice if I eventually return my entire RS setup, I will probably going to invest something in Fanatec system, since I like the shifter and can switch between H and sequential, and I heard the V3 pedals are very good, I tried DD 8nm GT wheels before and I prefer RS50 then that one, so I’m eyeing DD+ bundle.

I’m torn now, should I keep my current RS setup? Or update to pro pedals? Or I should just return the whole package and double the money to get DD+ bundle. Any opinions and experience are welcome.

Sorry for the long post, and thanks in advance!!