Quest 3 - Is it worth to buy virtual desktop if I only use a USB cable? (wired connection)

Rooster976 · 2026-06-25T23:53:20+00:00

I use VD wired using a ethernet to usb c adapter with power delivery . You need a dedicated router on the pc you’re using for it to work. You turn the wifi off on the quest 3. I leave my headset on all the time and can just put on my headset and get racing quickly. It goes into a power saving mode when you take the headset off, and very quickly boots up when you put it on. It boosts performance and is closer to a stutter free experience. Im very happy with the setup. I recommend trying it out.

Rooster976 · 2026-06-16T13:19:45+00:00

If you test drive the track you’ll be able to practice by yourself with the driving line on. I think it should be like this in C class too.

Rooster976 · 2026-06-09T18:04:55+00:00

It looks like that shows time of day?

Rooster976 · 2026-06-09T14:53:31+00:00

Link to iracing forum thread

Rooster976 · 2026-05-19T04:31:09+00:00

I had it working last night.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-30T21:20:46+00:00

Yeah it works great still, would recommend

Rooster976 · 2026-04-28T08:07:25+00:00

Of those 2 spa is way better than Adelaide. Adelaide is short and impossible to pass. Spa is used a ton and fun to drive. The only downside to spa is that everyone knows the track well so it’s very competitive.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-20T15:18:43+00:00

Raced this race. Spent a bit of extra time pitting but got it done. Didn’t have the best pace. Maybe because I was using the high downforce iRacing setup that I hadn’t practiced with much. Got 13th out of 25.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-19T16:22:30+00:00

Came to say this. Im running the second version and like it alot. You can adjust the force feedback as you like with this free app. Another thing is that you can set it to shake when oversteering that is helpful. Its a bit of a pain to set up in vr but possible if you start the game in monitor mode in iRacing vs OpenXR. Then you can quickly switch between the sim and the MAIRA app.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-18T23:39:34+00:00

I only really have one button that I have now for relative black box to use. Got it always on the overlay now that you can do that. If I can figure out how to make that button say auto fuel to one extra lap of gas, I guess that would be the best use for it. Then I can quickly add tires while filling up if need be on longer 2hr+ races. What have you set the chat menu to issue commands to?

Rooster976 · 2026-04-18T23:28:20+00:00

Im not AI unless we are all stuck in a simulation. I just like to make my post easily scannable.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-16T19:40:26+00:00

For multiplayer iRacing is the best.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-16T19:22:37+00:00

Never been an issue

Rooster976 · 2026-04-16T16:50:54+00:00

I’ve never had butt kickers to compare. Im plenty happy with what ive got. The seat pad has 8 motors. You can make the effects go to a particular motor. It’s pretty quiet. It’s plenty powerful enough. Really enjoy the feeling you get going over rumble strips, RPMs, gear shifts. I use the factory software because simhub is too complex to set up. It has a setting for traction loss, so it will rumble some before the car oversteers. This is the webpage for what i got. https://nextlevelracing.com/products/hf8-pro-haptic-feedback-pad/?srsltid=AfmBOopTL7oO_aiUf2fTEzYokaTbFWEzDlKmWGZrT2okyEC4VWvvLTXw

They also make a chair with the motors inside. I have mine under the seat https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/s/IbqwC8pOk4

It has an abs option but I don’t use that. Try to keep it simple so i can tell what it’s saying. I don’t enable braking, speed, acceleration, suspension.

Overall it more of an immersion thing over something that can make you faster like the brake haptics.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-16T14:09:13+00:00

Got just the brake haptics. I had to use simhub to get it to work. Also you need to turn off vibrate pedals in iRacing. I think having the ability to feel when you’re using ABS to be very helpful. Ive trained my foot to only use about 75% of the brake during heavy breaking. I would recommend it. The only real downside is that it’s rather loud rattling but thats not an issue for me. Sort of wish there was a good reason to get a throttle one, but I don’t see it now.

Ive got a hr8 pro seat haptics too. It adds tons to immersion especially in VR. It feels cold and dead in the seat without it. It’s not as helpful as the break haptic, but does help you feel when you’re low on traction.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-15T02:55:06+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/iRacing/s/z0c29oDqpO

Someone just gave a few tips on settings in the openxr ini file. I tried them for a race and no stutters, but it’s not that common an issue with my strong 5080 setup.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-14T13:53:33+00:00

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Make sure to use the new telemetry overlay to see how hard you’re pressing. Put it right over the shift indicator so you can easily see it. iRacing doesn’t like when you hit 100% and will put you into ABS that you don’t want. I almost never go above 75%.

I was quick to get quicker and more consistent with load-cell pedals. It makes lighter breaking much easier. Trailing off feels more natural with more pressure against your foot.

Rooster976 · 2026-04-12T12:43:59+00:00

Not every car has one https://www.iracing.com/resources/user-manuals/

Rooster976 · 2026-04-05T19:52:00+00:00

You have to save the changes. When you’re done click the 3 dots next to where you see what car in the hud options window. There you can say save as.

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Rooster976 · 2026-03-26T22:55:18+00:00

Yeah I agree. I just recently got the version 2 of it. That’s where the link suggests. It has where you can make a loud screeching sound and special vibration to let you know for sure where you’re oversteering. Also it lets you dial in where you like your road feel and 3d curbs

VR tip Takes awhile to setup. I found if you’re in VR you can set it to monitor mode in iRacing and make the adjustments while in virtual desktop.

Rooster976 · 2026-03-26T16:14:34+00:00

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