Racing Simulators

[Warlock1]

The wife asked me what i want this year for Christmas. I was dumbfounded at first because for once I really didn't want anything. Then I saw some simulator racing on IG and damn that looks like fun.
Anybody have one or can recommend one? Mind you I'm not loaded so this would be the Walmart version.

 

[Dog]

You can go down a rabbit hole on these things...

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Probably out of your budget but some inspiration.

 

[attitude]

What do you want to know? I deep dived into it a couple years ago and built my sim during Covid. I would have what I consider an entry level direct drive setup which cost about a $1000. However, that price does not include the PC or monitor.

 

[JLG614]

Everybody always wants new but you can get some badass used sim set ups on Facebook marketplace. 3 monitor style rigs are the best. Always look at what controls it has, some brands are better than others. Check the computer specs too, technology gets dated really fast

 

[whiteworks]

There are two locations for this place in SoCal, go there and play with them before you decide to head down some nerd rabbit hole. Some people are really into this home sim stuff, personally I don’t get it but I’m not a video game person so there is that. If you think it’s your thing I’m sure you can pick up all the equipment for pennys on the dollars and build out your own rig at home. You might want to dive down the VR rabbit hole also before you pick your poison.

locations

Select from two of our World of Racing locations to book your sim racing experience.

www.worldofracing.com

 

[bonesfab]

I have one I would sell. Fully articulated and 3 50” screens. Pretty fun but I just don’t use it.

 

[bonesfab]

Alex VH taking it for a spin.

 

[Cole Trickle]

I have had one for coming up on a year.

I’m not really a gamer but will use it when we have people over. It’s a blast when you are competing with buddies after a couple drinks.

My 15 y/o son rips on it and I have hink it has really helped him get better at driving stick and understanding performance driving. He uses it way more than me and has a bunch of friends over often to hang out and play.

 

[attitude]

I have had one for coming up on a year.

I’m not really a gamer but will use it when we have people over. It’s a blast when you are competing with buddies after a couple drinks.

My 15 y/o son rips on it and I have hink it has really helped him get better at driving stick and understanding performance driving. He uses it way more than me and has a bunch of friends over often to hang out and play.


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Badass garage, check
Badass simulator, check
Badass RC collection, check

 

[Bpracing1127]

I have had one for coming up on a year.

I’m not really a gamer but will use it when we have people over. It’s a blast when you are competing with buddies after a couple drinks.

My 15 y/o son rips on it and I have hink it has really helped him get better at driving stick and understanding performance driving. He uses it way more than me and has a bunch of friends over often to hang out and play.


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I still hold the record for drunk fastest lap lol

 

[Cole Trickle]

I still hold the record for drunk fastest lap lol

Was it fastest or slowest nobody remembers after that night…lol

 

[fat rat]

Holy shit you can just about build a track car cheaper, cool setup …..$75k!

 

[Travmon]

Built this 20 years ago for a sony playstation.

 

[ChevelleSB406]

It all depends on budget, and are you going the PC route, much better, or doing it off of a Playstation or Xbox, which I started with. I would recommend going with a PC, and you can start with Thrustmaster wheel and pedals, and get a chassis from GT Omega racing for example. Personally, I would see what you can get from someone that already spent the money and pick it up used. Let me know if you have any questions.