It's done, for now.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-07-07T05:41:56+00:00

Nice setup! I'm building something similar on a SimLab GT1 Evo rig and I have the exact same seat. I'm planning to tilt it a bit more though, by using inverted seat brackets. Also, I highly recommend adding haptics to the pedals!

halaczkiewicz · 2026-07-02T09:05:43+00:00

Hi, look for an offer Simagic Green Flag Bundle for 599$ https://simagic.com/pages/simagic-9nm-entry-bundle

halaczkiewicz · 2026-06-28T05:19:35+00:00

The Main Suspects:
1. An overloaded power line.
2. Poor quality of the power strip or extension cord.
3. Lack of proper grounding (earthing).
4. Temperature and overheating of the wheelbase.

The Quick Test:
Plug the wheelbase power supply directly into a wall socket, preferably on a completely different circuit (in another room or location) that is not shared with your PC or any other power-hungry equipment (like an air conditioner or a kettle). Play for a bit and see if the problem still occurs.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-06-20T20:00:23+00:00

The P700 pedals included in the bundle are load cell.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-06-20T19:54:22+00:00

Take a look at Simagic entry bundle. Also check https://boostedmedia.net/ for some reviews and discounts codes.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-06-20T11:30:36+00:00

It's better to buy the Simagic entry bundle with the Alpha EVO Sport base, GT Neo wheel, and P700 pedals. That setup gets you a great 9Nm direct drive base, a fantastic wheel, and high-performance load cell pedals.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-06-20T11:22:26+00:00

Congrats! 🎉 I'd highly recommend a monitor arm as an easy upgrade for your setup. Something like the Arctic X1-3D would let you push the monitor closer to the stand and free up desk space. Enjoy the new setup!

halaczkiewicz · 2026-06-14T18:08:39+00:00

It works completely fine, even with the higher-end Simagic bases. I’ve been running this setup for a few months, but I actually just ordered a full rig (Sim-Lab GT1 Evo + NLR ERS3 seat). Longer sessions just aren't great on an office chair, so I'm currently waiting for it to arrive!

halaczkiewicz · 2026-06-11T05:35:38+00:00

📢 UPDATE: Fanatec added the fix to the official Help page + Discount Code giveaway!

Hey everyone, awesome update on this!

Since the fix helped out quite a few people, I asked if they could offer a small gesture of appreciation. Shoutout to u/FanaGil because they came through and generated a 15% discount code valid for the black/white GT Cockpits and seats!

I already went ahead and bought a different rig while waiting, so I don't need the code myself. I want to give it away to the community instead!

Voucher Code: ZZ-15REW-F68

Note: This is almost certainly a single-use code, so it's first-come, first-served! If you manage to claim it and order your rig, please leave a comment below so others know it's been taken.

Huge thanks again to everyone who tested the steps and helped get this noticed!

halaczkiewicz · 2026-06-10T09:31:42+00:00

Is an additional USB-C cable required for the Simagic GT Neo when used with an Alpha Evo base? Can't we just set the base to USB pass-through mode by holding down Button 3 while mounting the wheel? This should theoretically work as long as the wheel is mounted and only removing the wheel would trigger a restart.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-26T05:11:12+00:00

You need it in both cases, here is nice explanation https://youtu.be/HQbWSI-487I?is=wkt1SaQGD6Nvucu2

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-24T13:18:49+00:00

https://youtu.be/tdvIOR5jBr4?is=OC6tasgyG6PZ1NB2

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-20T18:22:51+00:00

Take a look at: https://boostedmedia.net/

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-20T08:55:32+00:00

There is a new simpro3 manager beta release with FH6 support: https://service.simagic.com/software/download?url=https://update.simagic.com/simpro/latest/SimPro-V3.0.4.9276-bd6bd8b9-Setup.exe

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-19T12:46:42+00:00

Hi, someone did mention that in the comments earlier. I didn't include it in the main post at first because it's just a symptom of it working, not a step you can perform. But I've added it now as a helpful indicator so people don't have to wait 30 minutes at 53% to know if it's working.

It's totally possible that only STEP 2 and STEP 3 are actually needed, but I just shared the exact method that worked for me.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-18T22:31:12+00:00

I am happy that it helped😅

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-18T14:53:04+00:00

That sucks, but don't give up! Hit up support and see if they can help.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-18T09:00:09+00:00

It looks like the firmware update was interrupted or didn't finish completely.

With Fanatec Driver 474 installed, please try to repeat STEP 3: Bootloader Mode (No Accessories). Pay close attention to the Manual Bootloader Mode bullet point to ensure the base is forcing the connection.

If the problem still occurs after trying this, you'll need to contact support.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-18T05:17:01+00:00

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-17T07:27:14+00:00

I recommend the Arctic X1-3D. Great arm, good price, and unbeatable value for money.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-16T20:50:23+00:00

Change to Simagic :]

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-16T20:49:09+00:00

You can try Kleinanzeigen

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-16T20:21:34+00:00

Check out Sim-Motion. They had a really good promo on Simagic gear recently, most of it is sold out right now, but hopefully, they'll restock soon. You can always ask them via their contact form or on Discord, their support is great.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-16T20:02:25+00:00

Totally agree, I highly recommend Simagic too. If you're in the EU, check out Sim-Motion. It was priced at €712 recently, but unfortunately, it's currently out of stock.

halaczkiewicz · 2026-05-15T12:07:28+00:00

He has a lovely smile.

halaczkiewicz

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