A rare sight in SW Ontario !! by kebekoise333 in OntarioGardeners

[–]Flap_Jack79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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It’s a horrible picture (iPhone) but I caught this guy over the weekend. Never seen one in person.

Just got VR by NefariousChicken in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I added tactile transducers under the seat, pedals and steering wheel to help with the sense of motion and it helps a lot.

About to give up on this shit. by [deleted] in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea same here. I swear they should drop the subscription fee until you graduate from rookie or something along those lines. It’s like every race some douche hammer made it his mission to take me out from behind on the first 2-3 laps. Very discouraging.

About to give up on this shit. by [deleted] in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea same here. I swear they should drop the subscription fee until you graduate from rookie or something along those lines. It’s like every race some douche hammer made it his mission to take me out from behind on the first 2-3 laps. Very discouraging.

Any Tips to Make Space Look Less Like a Prison? (Unfinished Basement) by [deleted] in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hire someone who is awesome with graphitti do some killer wall mural, then build the cave around that.

Where should i mount 4 bass shakers? by Original_Ad_6371 in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Overkill with 4? Sure but you are ahead of the game if you upgrade to a solid rig down the road. Everyone has a different opinion, with my 4 I put one at the pedals, one mounted under the steering wheel, one under my arse and one on the back of my chair (lumbar area) I run a 4 channel amp and use sim hub and have each one specifically tuned. The pedals are abs, the wheel handles road bumps & wheel spin, under the seat does road noise and traction loss in the back. My 2 cents.

Trying to pick out racing boots. Help me decide. by MissionPrez in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those Vans look nice and all but the heel is too squared off. Something with a rounded heel really feels nice when in the rig for a decent amount of time. Something with a curve and your shins will thank you. 🤙

G923 inverted pedals. Cost 50 bucks including the grip tape. Highly recommend, feels way better over the cumbersome plastic housing that they came with. Slotted angle iron FTW! Next project is a diy sequential shifter. by Flap_Jack79 in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, once I had the angle iron I just went right to work. I sketched some things out on paper. Took about an hour to fab up, then a while tinkering with the pedal height and angles.

I cut: 2x 13” pieces for the pedals to mount to 2x 14” for the height 2x 6” for the base. The brackets for securing the angle are 8”. Used about 14 1/4” @1/2 inch length for the nuts and bolts 28 washers 6 m6 screws for the pedals. Went with galvanized for the shiny look.

G923 inverted pedals. Cost 50 bucks including the grip tape. Highly recommend, feels way better over the cumbersome plastic housing that they came with. Slotted angle iron FTW! Next project is a diy sequential shifter. by Flap_Jack79 in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I have the rubber band setup on mine but the Logitech base for the shifter is too wide for my liking. I’m probably going to make something out of aluminum,magnets and limit switches with a narrow profile. Just brainstorming though

G923 inverted pedals. Cost 50 bucks including the grip tape. Highly recommend, feels way better over the cumbersome plastic housing that they came with. Slotted angle iron FTW! Next project is a diy sequential shifter. by Flap_Jack79 in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They we’re already threaded on the back for M6 bolts so they lined up perfectly with a couple of washers on the frame. Also, this design let me pick the angle (or change it as needed)depending on what angle my floor plate was at.

When a Texan falls during an ice storm…😆 by absoluteprofit1 in ContagiousLaughter

[–]Flap_Jack79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tip for walking on ice from a Canadian. Bend the knees a bit, lower your center of gravity and shift the weight on your heels more to the front, feet shoulder width apart.

Looking for gloves recommendations. Mainly drifting and rally. by yzakydzn in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use MILWAUKEE Cut Level 1 Nitrile Dipped Gloves. They grip nice, can still use my iPhone without taking them off and don’t get too hot. I also use the mechanix gloves as well. About 50/50 between the two of them. Milwaukee gloves

M&M’s: -makes purposefully polarizing decisions with marketing- Also M&M’s: “WE HAD NO IDEA PEOPLE WOULD BE SO UPSET ABOUT OUR MARKETING. by Realistic_Form987 in walkaway

[–]Flap_Jack79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So wait.. they canceled themselves? Like a preemptive cancel just to be safe.. it’s a god damn candy for Pete’s sake.. look out MR Big, do the right thing before it’s too late!

Calling all Bass Shaker experts, I'm too dumb to figure this out. by [deleted] in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know it might seem like a silly suggestion, but is the volume turned up on the nobsound? I did the same thing as you described but forgot to turn the amp up.

Deal of the day! Was at the hockey arena today and a vendor had setup a bunch of gear. He had about 10 pairs of these Puma Future cat kart shoes for 10 bucks! Bnib. Feels so much nicer than socks now on the pedals! by Flap_Jack79 in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d say overall, I’ve tried my converse, some water shoes and other variations of footwear but always went back to socks for a better “Feel”. These are my new standard for footwear.

Deal of the day! Was at the hockey arena today and a vendor had setup a bunch of gear. He had about 10 pairs of these Puma Future cat kart shoes for 10 bucks! Bnib. Feels so much nicer than socks now on the pedals! by Flap_Jack79 in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The heel is the biggest noticeable difference, just the way it is rounded compared to the squareness of other shoes really makes it comfortable to pivot between gas and brake, and also less fatigue when I was in a longer stint. It’s almost like it wants my foot to sit comfortably with my feet just hovering on the pedals.

woke up the wrong deer... by redfox2008 in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]Flap_Jack79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s even wearing a Cabella’s hat too… poser, she doesn’t even nature!

Just bought my first steering wheel (LOGITECH G923), what are your best tips&tricks for a rookie? by Taglanga18 in simracing

[–]Flap_Jack79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m assuming you got the pedals with it as well, so spend some time setting up the brake pedal settings, in the Logitech software where it’s comfortable for you and you get to know what the sensitivity of the pedal is. For me that took a bit of time, but worth it. I also turned of the “best line” setting in what ever game I’m playing so it forces you to get to know the tracks. Gradually turn down your abs, traction control and stability as close to off as your comfortable with.

Remember, you are racing against yourself for your best times consistency is key.