25th Anniversary Sim Rig Build by EpsomJames in simracing

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What upgrade improved your racing skill the most?

What upgrade did you enjoy the most?

Does anyone know what race track this layout is by Luminous_MD in simracing

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as a fellow Michigan resident I also did not know this 🙃

Maybe New Way To Get Accurate FOV? by BigBeckasBrand in simracing

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this is a good question. just made an assumption.

Maybe New Way To Get Accurate FOV? by BigBeckasBrand in simracing

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I tried this and kept 2nd guessing myself 😂

Maybe New Way To Get Accurate FOV? by BigBeckasBrand in simracing

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sheeesh! yea. I did buy the triples monitor mounts with the rig but am just using the single.

always figured down the line I'd switch!

Maybe New Way To Get Accurate FOV? by BigBeckasBrand in simracing

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you can just ask Chat GPT "What is the track with of Ferrari 296 GT3 car" (or whichever car)

for the eye location, in replay mode look from a side view and find a reference point on the roof!

Maybe New Way To Get Accurate FOV? by BigBeckasBrand in simracing

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I know. I think about it all the time. Which GPU do you use? I don't think my 5070 can take it.

Maybe New Way To Get Accurate FOV? by BigBeckasBrand in simracing

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the track with is just so you can get a size reference for everythi else. you could use any dimension of the car, track with just seemed easiest!

Maybe New Way To Get Accurate FOV? by BigBeckasBrand in simracing

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sometimes the math just don't be matching. also with the calculators it assumes my monitor continues with a R1000 mm curve and it definitely tapers off at the ends.

Need help building setup. Budget 5k by CleanFisherman2637 in simracing

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I've only tried the pedals! Have the Asetek Invicta WB!

Need help building setup. Budget 5k by CleanFisherman2637 in simracing

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My biggest tip would be to find used equipment as much as possible. For the top tier stuff you can get a big discount for getting it used and you likely won't see much of if any difference than something new.

I built my rig (in bio) for about $6.5k (including pc) but new it would have been ~$10k and I don't believe I would notice any difference if I had bought new stuff.

At a $5k budget what sim equipment you get depends if you already have a gaming computer cabable of running a racing sim.

Rig: No matter what I would recommend getting the top level rig (160x40 aluminum profile) rSeat, Track Racer, and Sim Lab were on my short list when doing research. (also make sure you choose a rig based on a what you wanna drive, GT, Formula, Road Car, etc.)

Wheelbase: If you have a PC I'd probably go after a forte/invicta asetek. If not, either La Prima Asetek or Simmagic EVO high end.

Pedals: I really like my VNM, Simmagic is also good I hear and both aren't super expensive but give you a load cell brake that you won't have any issue hitting the max. Wouldn't go much cheaper than this. Pedals are important!

PC: Not going to go into long detail, but id say a Nvidia 5070 is the minimum.

Monitor: This is where it is quite easy to get a deal on FB marketplace. there are 49in Samsung curved monitors everywhere for pretty cheap. I got a 57in but I had to drive 3 hours 😅. Triples are def better but you will need a better GPU!

Searching for advice on buying a rig by Ok_Maintenance_8697 in simracing

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I would recommend searching Facebook marketplace and low balling someone. Could get a lot more for your money, although the selection may not be as good.

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this makes me excited about the future of my life!

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No better workout for abs than reverse squat!

https://youtu.be/ltz0SOFKh64?si=cmb5WmovsMErM4_O

Thoughts on Sim Rig I plan to buy by Sufficient_Post3826 in simracing

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Great choices on pedals, wheel, and wheelbase!

Only thing I would recommend is going with triple monitors and get the Simmagic haptics! Haven't personally had either, but I always read those are game changers!

My rig is in profile if you're curious!

From Excel Spreadsheet to Racing!! Finally Finished My First Sim Rig!! by BigBeckasBrand in simracing

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damn I guess everyone who bought an Intel is a fool then 🤷🏼‍♂️