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      02-11-2025, 09:29 AM   #45
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Here’s my setup. Works fantastic and very affordable setup.

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      02-24-2025, 04:34 PM   #46
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For any of those looking, the Bigscreen VR seems pretty promising- I've given a buddy's VR setup a go and it was pretty darn good (at least visually). Now with lighter and smaller goggles though, I think it could start getting pretty nice.
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      05-03-2025, 06:50 PM   #47
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With correct setup it’s absolutely addicting
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      05-04-2025, 07:58 PM   #48
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I’ve been addicted since I first started a few years back with a basic G920 setup on a desk. From there it’s spiraled into a crazy sim rig. Still cheaper than tracking a car on the regular though.

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      05-04-2025, 08:08 PM   #49
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I just committed my self to learn some new tracks. No excuse for having to travel or stay in a hotel room.
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      05-10-2025, 12:00 AM   #50
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Working on getting my rig setup.

I have really enjoyed just sitting here watching video.
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      06-02-2025, 06:57 PM   #51
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For context, I haven't done any sanctioned events but I have done a few of those cone track "racing experiences" (Corvettes). I also race on iracing (simple set-up) as well as the legitimate $10K+ simulators (Place down the road from me).

While the pro simulators are fun, they don't hold a candle to real racing and I actually prefer iRacing over the expensive simulators.

Any simulator is going to have a disconnect but for some reason the Pro ones feel less "real" than iRacing to me. I think it is because you can't recreate the g's you feel when your racing in a simulator, so they compensate with a lot of herky-jerky movement. With the simple iRacing set-up you are just focusing on a few outputs and adjusting your inputs accordingly (IE: Wheel Feedback, Tire Noise and visuals). IMO that is more beneficial to real world skills.

But its still a lot of fun regardless
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Oh that’s correct
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      08-08-2025, 06:37 AM   #53
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Personal take: Started sim racing… haven’t seen my friends since. Send help.
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      08-08-2025, 07:00 PM   #54
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Personal take: Started sim racing… haven’t seen my friends since. Send help.
lmaoo the high quality setups are addicting for sure
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      10-02-2025, 11:39 AM   #55
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It's very addictive and it's black hole when it comes to cost.. but the enjoyment is worth every penny if you cannot afford your own race car!
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      10-12-2025, 09:26 PM   #56
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Too bad there's no flight sim discussion.

On the auto sim platforms, preferred Project Cars to Asetto Corsa.
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      11-03-2025, 06:29 PM   #57
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I built mine to prep me for race days... then.... i ended up building an expensive setup now I started a business with it. :X Anyway, yes it's worth it. If you don't have one and are competing you're already behind. Be sure you use a direct drive and a load cell pedal.
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