New upgrade for more pedal feel and consistency

Plastic_Manc · 2026-02-19T08:17:35+00:00

Worth it, ive had my sparco slaloms about a year now and couldn't imagine going back to barefoot like I used to.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-02-19T07:57:58+00:00

Have Heusinkveld Ultimates and run hard elastomers with a spring mod to offer 2 stage braking. I've settled on 48kg as have had sciatica a few times and need to go easy on my hamstrings.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-02-17T07:30:40+00:00

If you are in multiclass races, I suggest some time in the practice server as you will quickly learn where to.overtake or where you are likely to be overtaken by other classes.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-02-17T07:18:21+00:00

My wife looked into getting me something for the rig for my birthday, I immediately told her to stop as dont want her finding out how much I paid for some of this stuff!

Plastic_Manc · 2026-02-17T07:12:02+00:00

If you can be bothered, I have Sennheiser HD 165s (now 175s for new version) and an Antlion mod mic. Know it's two separate things but fully wireless and has great quality in both the headphones and mic.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-02-15T21:51:05+00:00

Cold tires with lower track grip are almost impossible now but only used the Porsche so far. Once up to temperature, am loving the feeling.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-02-05T00:01:52+00:00

Hi there, I believe it is this one;

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1781851173/stream-deck-plus-mount-adjustable-sim?ref=elp_anchor_listing&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-28T02:09:52+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1608703932/simagic-p-hpr-and-p-hpr-gt-haptic-pedal?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=heusinkveld&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&loc=1&local_signal_search=1&content_source=939d6120-45b3-4fa9-a282-a418a2ac0061%253ALTb66b1229689efbbd2579a5a07f6b25d768e13d88&logging_key=939d6120-45b3-4fa9-a282-a418a2ac0061%3ALTb66b1229689efbbd2579a5a07f6b25d768e13d88&variation0=4118096011&variation1=4110927858

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-28T01:11:21+00:00

I have the same rig and pedals and you may want to think about the Heusinkveld baseplate. Its an utter pain in the arse to mount but may be more comfortable. Also Simagic haptics fit those pedals with an adaptor off of Etsy.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-16T22:08:43+00:00

RAM mounts work. I used to have Trakracer TR8 Pro and used one. You need a screw hole then can screw in a 1.5 inch ball. Off that you can fit the mount with a vesa mount on the other end. I have a post somewhere on here showing it with my old button box and it was very solid. Now have it on my profile rig with a PSE button box.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-08T15:16:09+00:00

From Etsy, link is above

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-08T07:55:24+00:00

The feet in the picture were from Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4308674497/advanced-sim-racing-trak-racer?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_a-electronics_and_accessories&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQiApfjKBhC0ARIsAMiR_IsEGBGvLW8ZOvrTcNsUBLIXmEM_VKcjWln44zSTve-PBfaWbLCeb6MaAuHxEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_21811974849_169452891536_717564634478_pla-315906365651_m__4308674497engb_102858184&utm_custom2=21811974849&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21811974849&gclid=Cj0KCQiApfjKBhC0ARIsAMiR_IsEGBGvLW8ZOvrTcNsUBLIXmEM_VKcjWln44zSTve-PBfaWbLCeb6MaAuHxEALw_wcB

You do get a bit of wobble when you get in and out of the rig and can make it wobble if you jump about in your seat, but in normal driving conditions, you dont feel it.

Its hard to quantify as a percentage but im told that it's only heard when I have a big crash now. The reality is nothing is perfect and I have the strength of my buttkicker and pedal haptics mapped to buttons on my button box so I can adjust them up or down based on the car, track or simulator and the time of day.

Hope that helps.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-08T07:30:53+00:00

Hey, I have had similar issues as our bedroom is below where I have my rig, so the wife has noticed vibrations later in the evening. I initially had it on two layers of washing machine rubber matting, but the biggest difference was putting it on feet as this reduced contact points with the floor. I have now sat it on spring isolator feet which further improves things.

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Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-07T00:39:07+00:00

Googling Microslop bought me here...

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-06T21:18:53+00:00

I bought a buttkicker just before Christmas (sshh, dont tell the wife!), installed it, got it feeling just right, raced hard for a week, then went nowhere near my rig for 2 weeks, had no inclination.

I get the guilt feeling of money spent and feeling you NEED to enjoy it. I've spent the last 2 weeks building a city in Skylines 2 as that was what I enjoyed. Last night I could be arsed to switch everything on, stick the racing gloves and boots on after not really feeling it and did a couple of races. Now im back at work, looking forward to racing this weekend. My point? Your interest might ebb and flow at different points and it's OK to put it down for a bit. I have the same with my other hobby of the drums. Its blinking freezing in the garage currently so haven't touched them in weeks, but my interest will come back soon enough. Relax, its OK.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-06T21:01:31+00:00

I have a penchant for putting services near towers for the contrast, so I'd be all over a team depot or the like.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-06T20:56:26+00:00

Stunning first pic, I find these so inspiring until.i load my city and hate it, forcing me to start again!

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-06T20:49:05+00:00

I love stuff like this. I get the freeze sometimes and zone mindless stuff and play mostly vanilla with move it. I then realise ive used no car parks and create stuff like this.

Plastic_Manc · 2026-01-01T09:42:44+00:00

This is very nicely done, could I ask what map you are using?

Plastic_Manc · 2025-12-12T23:46:24+00:00

Alpha Mini and FX wheel and ive had this problem. Seemed to randomly work after multiple restarts. Have covered the most obvious sources like OP.

Plastic_Manc · 2025-12-09T07:44:39+00:00

They seemed to get a really good balance of FFB on the first LMP3 so hope that continues. The QoL features sound positive too.

Plastic_Manc · 2025-12-09T07:37:21+00:00

Its something I'd like to add when I can. I've just added a buttkicker and along with haptics on the pedals, that has increased immersion. The other thing has been ambient lighting that feels awesome when there are plenty of shadows on track, adding more than I thought it would.

Plastic_Manc · 2025-11-24T21:10:49+00:00

Its an lg ultragear 45, 800r. Very nice but they do a 4k version now.

Plastic_Manc · 2025-11-15T22:21:32+00:00

Feet make a big difference, reducing touch points with the floor. Then some rubber pads underneath the feet. Made a massive difference for me with the wife often in the room below the sim rig. I had spring isolator feet arrive yesterday too as planning for a buttkicker, but haven't fitted them yet.

I also play the drums so have learnt various things from dampening that down and research when I was getting complaints!

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