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  1. See What You Need: Sim Racing Dash Displays

    See What You Need: Sim Racing Dash Displays

    Having an overview of every piece of info you want or need can be trick in sim racing. Different sims use different styles of HUD, and if you want lots of information, things can quickly get cluttered on your screen. Dash displays are a way around this - and they can offer significant...
    • Yannik Haustein
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • dash display dashboard hardware sim racing simhub
    • Comments: 36
    • Category: Hardware
  2. Do You Change Wheels for Different Cars?

    Do You Change Wheels for Different Cars?

    The amount of choice when it comes to circuits and cars is one of the elements that makes sim racing amazing. Similarly, hardware is not limited to just a few options anymore, unlike a decade ago, and as a result, it is possible to match steering while size and shape to what you are driving – do...
    • Yannik Haustein
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • formula 1 hardware sim racing steering wheel touring cars
    • Comments: 65
    • Category: Misc
  3. What is the most important piece of simracing hardware to you?

    What is the most important piece of simracing hardware to you?

    Wheel bases, sim rig chassis, bucket seats, handbrakes, wheel rims and the list goes on. There are so many bits of hardware one can buy for a racing simulator. But which is the most important to you? Image Credit: Kunos Simulazioni Now as popular as ever, simracing has reached a point where...
    • Angus Martin
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • community community question hardware simracing
    • Comments: 96
    • Category: Other Games
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    New upholstering for HP Reverb (first generation)

    Hi everybody, I am still using my "old" HP Reverb (not G2!!!) for my SimRacing sessions. Unfortunately, the upholstering of the VR headset is worn and needs to be replaced. I could not yet find any replacement for the upholstering on the web. Does anybody of you know a "secret store" where I can...
  5. Sim-Lab Unveils Rally-style Paddle Shifter

    Sim-Lab Unveils Rally-style Paddle Shifter

    Rallying is a unique niche in motorsport, and so it often introduces tech that wouldn't be seen in circuit racing. The single paddle shifter is a great example and Sim Lab has now introduced its own take own version for simracing. Image Credit: Sim-Lab Sending cars flying through forests...
    • Angus Martin
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • cockpit hardware news shifter sim-lab
    • Comments: 9
    • Category: Other Games
  6. Motorcycle Gaming Hardware is Coming?!

    Motorcycle Gaming Hardware is Coming?!

    While motorcycle gamers have been waiting for many years to graduate from gamepads, a solution is finally on the horizon. It is called the emotostick. This piece of equipment is a versatile, bendable and flexible stick that aims to allow the virtual rider as realistic movement as possible. The...
  7. JasonMADCow

    Would it be possible to connect the KICKR HEADWIND to SimHUB?

    HAven't got a unit, but was thinking that it could be possible and would "scratch" various itches at once. Has anyone been able to try it out? Any ideas/help appreciated!
  8. Next Level Racing unveils the HF8 Haptic Feedback Gaming Pad

    Next Level Racing unveils the HF8 Haptic Feedback Gaming Pad

    Are buttkickers about to become obsolete? That is a good question to ask ourselves with Next Level Racing's new product announcement. The HF8 Haptic Feedback Gaming pad is a cushion that can be fitted on a chair or on a racing seat which features 8 vibrating pads: 4 behind your back, 2 under...
    • Alexandre Tonini
    • Article
    • 1 min read
    • buttkicker feedback hardware next level racing seat
    • Comments: 120
    • Category: Hardware
  9. TheNuvolari

    What's the best 27" FullHD Monitor for Sim Racing?

    Hey guys, I'm planning to replace my old trusty LG Flatron E2260, it is 7 years old and it looks really worn unfortunately. I know the drill, Sim Racing is best with ultrawides, triples, extreme resolutions and all but my wallet and the capability of my PC just can't do that. All I can afford...
  10. What do you upgrade or replace next?

    What do you upgrade or replace next?

    When it comes to upgrading your sim racing equipment there are so many options, it can be daunting to decide where you should spend your money. Of course there are many people out there that don’t have to worry about where they spend their money. For the rest of us, we want to make sure we get...
    • Damian Reed
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • direct drive fanatec hardware logitec moza poll simucube thrustmaster vr
    • Comments: 62
    • Category: Misc
  11. Brabham and Base Performance Simulators Team Up

    Brabham and Base Performance Simulators Team Up

    British racing car manufacturer and iconic 60s Formula One champions Brabham last week announced that they are teaming up with Base Performance Simulators. They are launching limited edition Brabham Motorsport racing themed simulators, celebrating three defining eras in the history of the...
    • Damian Reed
    • Article
    • 3 min read
    • brabham hardware simhardware simulator
    • Comments: 18
    • Category: Hardware
  12. GSI GT-MAX32 - Gomez Sim Industries announce new wheel

    GSI GT-MAX32 - Gomez Sim Industries announce new wheel

    Gomez Sim Racing announced on Twitter yesterday a new wheel, the GSI GT-MAX32, which is available to pre-order now with a delivery for summer 2022. The wheel retails from $1385 and is compatible with Simucube, VRS, Accuforce, and Fanatec DD bases. The first round of pre-sales began yesterday...
    • Damian Reed
    • Article
    • 1 min read
    • accuforce fanatec gomez sim industries gsi gt hardware simucube vrs wheel
    • Comments: 18
    • Category: Hardware
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    Thrustmaster T300 ghost button press issues

    So I've had this issue with my T300 before, but it got really bad recently. My wheel is basically detecting non-existing button presses all the time, making it borderline undrivable. Currently, I've had to stop playing rFactor 2 altogether, because there when the two shifter paddles get pressed...
  14. TorpTheTorpedo

    Thrustmaster wheel causing Game Controllers to run at a snails pace?!?!

    Idk what is causing this but when ever I go into my Game controllers app to change the wheel rotation the app slows down like i need to constantly click the mouse to get a response. it has gotten to the point that even when play GTR Evo/Race 07 i cant even configure the controlles. Someone help
  15. Fanatec release GT World Challenge steering wheel

    Fanatec release GT World Challenge steering wheel

    Fanatec have made the steering wheel bundle used in the GT World Challenge esports project available to purchase on their website. This latest wheel makes up part of the podium line of products and is bundled with the podium shifters, button module and hub. This is a new bundle comprised of...
    • Steve Worrell
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • fanatec fanatec podium fanatec podium edurance button module hardware
    • Comments: 36
    • Category: Hardware
  16. Have Your Say - What Do You Think Is The Next Big Hardware Development?

    Have Your Say - What Do You Think Is The Next Big Hardware Development?

    Just like real motorsports, sim racing is steadily evolving, and especially the hardware side of things has made enormous progress in recent years. With all the advancements having been made, this begs the very interesting question: What is next? Let us know your opinion in the comments below...
    • Yannik Haustein
    • Article
    • 2 min read
    • d-box fanatec hardware heusinkveld pedals simtag simucube thrustmaster wheel base wheels
    • Comments: 64
    • Category: Hardware
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    RSEAT B1 Review

    Background I have been sim racing for a few years now and recently decided to upgrade from my Logitech G920 and DIY wheel stand to something more serious. I already picked out a direct drive wheel and load cell pedals, so the only thing left to do was find a chassis that could handle it. After...
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    Sim-Lab WS-Pro Wheel Stand review

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Sim-Lab WS-Pro Wheel Stand review. Please add to the discussion here.
  19. Sim-Lab WS-Pro Wheel Stand review

    Sim-Lab WS-Pro Wheel Stand review

    For the first 20 years of my sim racing career, I drove the way a lot of people drive: with a consumer-grade wheel clamped to the same desk I work at, sitting in a rolling desk chair. It was less than ideal, sure, but I was quick enough to win some races, and it was a cheap way to get on the...
    • Ben Keough
    • Article
    • 9 min read
    • cockpit hardware reviews sim-lab simracing wheelstand
    • Comments: 17
    • Category: Reviews
  20. Rebuilding a 1996 Thrustmaster wheel | Chris Haye Video

    Rebuilding a 1996 Thrustmaster wheel | Chris Haye Video

    Chris Haye is at it again. Again being kicking us right in the nostalgia with his latest video. Our old mate rebuilds a Thrustmaster wheel from 1996 and uses it with modern sims. Chris, I take my hat off to you mate, your approach to sim racing content is truly wonderful and the scene would be...
    • Steve Worrell
    • Article
    • 1 min read
    • 1996 90s chris haye hardware steering wheel thrustmaster wheelbase
    • Comments: 18
    • Category: Hardware

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  • Ferrari

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  • Porsche

    Votes: 255 37.9%

  • BMW

    Votes: 238 35.4%

  • McLaren

    Votes: 156 23.2%

  • Toyota

    Votes: 255 37.9%

  • Intel

    Votes: 87 12.9%

  • AMD

    Votes: 123 18.3%

  • Gigabyte

    Votes: 57 8.5%

  • IBM

    Votes: 36 5.4%

  • Elgato

    Votes: 49 7.3%

  • Microsoft

    Votes: 102 15.2%
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