My Dedicated Sim Racing Room (2024 Setup Tour) 

Rig: GT Omega Prime on casters; got the integrated monitor mount, mouse deck, and a TREQ keyboard tray to fit when I move it into the new gaff Seat: BB Classics racing bucket (cheap and cheerful - the old GT Omega will ideally be turned into an office chair) Base: Moza R16 Wheels: Moza GS V2, Moza RS V2, Moza KS, MVH Studios GTS, Thrustmaster T500 bare rim because 70s F1 innit, I also have a Turn R305 floating around Pedals: Heusinkveld Sprints 🤤 Grabby sticks: SHH shifter, Moza handbrake Other: SimRacing4U button box, Rii wireless keyboard+trackpad, dust PC: Intel i7-11700KF, RTX 3060 Ti, 32GB Corsair Vengeance RAM Monitor: MSI AG32CV, came highly recommended by some nice bloke Etc: Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro TKL keyboard, Razer Blackshark V2 Pro '23 headset, Razer Orochi mouse (battery eating little bastard) I'm thinking of streamlining and swapping the Moza stuff (bar the handbrake) and the rims for Simagic, and that Grid display of yours thoroughly tickles my pickle while we're at it. With those I think I'd be done with it, but you and I both know that will not be the case. Maybe a "reacting to viewers' setups" video would be a cool idea 👀

Something I found that really helped me was adding trackir from my flight sim rig, it allowed me to look around with the more narrow FOV of a single monitor while having much less of a hit to my FPS compared to triples

You have a great setup James. Thanks for the inside tour of your sim room.

One thing worth considering to add to your setup is some kind of haptic feedback on your pedals, especially brake with ABS or wheels lockup. Simagic offers dedicated solution but you can also use small bass shakers. I'm using bass shakers on each pedal and it helped me a lot to understand the car and my driving style

You're absolutely spot on about sim racers never being completrly happy with what theyve got! Ive got a Moza R9 and Asetek Forte pedals that im lucky if i use it more than once a week and im still thinking about small upgrades and adjustments here and there 😂

Really great video! Sick f’n setup James. I bet it’s so satisfying running laps in that beast!

Production quality's definitely stepped up from what I remember. Shout out to the cameraman and editor, and of course that's an absolute dream rig

im digging my fanatec shifter installed the adjustable tension hand knob with m10x40mm 1.5 thread and a 3d printed knob

Would love to see a video where you break down what your practice schedule looks like for a specific race. For instance, your Daytona 24hr practice schedule, or for a similar race

Crazy that you still have an OG Rift. I just upgraded my OG Rift to a Quest 3 and HOLY CRAP was the jump in quality enormous. Absolutely recommend the quest 3 over the OG rift in a heartbeat

Simple and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

Enjoy all the funny bits a lot. Video seems to have too much sharpening for me. Very strange to watch really. Cheers!

My most recent addition that I just love is the Precision Sim Engineering Pro Switch Panel. I think it would compliment your setup nicely James.

Really enjoyed the video. Also, quite humbling for us reckless upgraders to hear that you, an absolute beast preaching the words of abstinence, we need to hear them, really. Jokes aside, wanted to ask about the VR aspect, I only race in VR, so was interesting to find out that you only use them for testing for IRL? CV1 isn't really the newest tech, but since you have no need for better, I guess it is okay? Would you think a quest 3 or something bit better&much pricier would maybe change your mind? Obviously you said many times that vr and fps and strain is a huge factor, but I would assume some1 with IRL racing experience would gasp onto anything to recreate that feeling? Like VR, maybe bass shakers or a 4DOF (but they are pricy)?

Nice vid James. Was at Suzuka (as a visitor this week) yes amazing track. Keep racing 👍🇦🇺

Awesome setup for an Awesome driver! Well deserved.

I have next level ES1 in formula position, removed pad half way, added lumbar support and put it back on. Perfection :) Without it pure pain with load cell brake.

kudos to the editor. The honks and squeaks for the shifter/e-brake made me lol

I have the same monitor as you have. I recommend the grass monkey Puck. A perfect combo

Hey James, how about doing a video that shows us your routine leading up to a big race? Like what you do in the days, or week, or weeks leading up to an important race - your practice schedule, what things you work on, your sleep schedule, your pre-race meal, etc. Or do you just “wing it”?

Pro rig , very nice & you do look comfy 🤘🏼🏁

Awesome setup mate. and great channel

I just upgraded my 49" Odyssey G9 to the new 57" G9, and that extra panel real estate makes a huge difference, I've always found the vertical height of the 49" version to be it's only weakness, the 57" version solves this 100%, plus the extra width completely fills your entire periphery, expensive AF but so worth it

Great video James! Keep it up

I run the same monitor as you on my sim racing rig and I agree with FPS, my main wheel currently has been the BMW formula wheel from fanatec and lately been using the Heuksinveld ultimate pedals which I love

The 1st Pc is the mvp of the video ngl🤣 cool rig James!

Good you give us exact measurements of your monitor higth and how far back it is?

This setup is SICK!😍😍

Hi. Very natural, no bla,bla. Go go go! More live streams expecting!

Great setup James. I have GT Omega Prime, monitor stand with G9. Sparco R333 seat, Sprint pedals. SC2 Pro and Ascher rim. PC has 7800X3D and 4080. The biggest upgrade I need is to my own Pace 🤔🤣🇬🇧

Very interesting video, thank you!

Love it. Would be never out of the Sim Room.

Nice tour James, very nice setup!! What boots are you using?

That's Quite the sim room but you spend a lot of time racing in there. I wish you and your team all the best this year 👍

"spare simcube there just in case" LOL

Which screen would u get if you could change? G9 57 ? Do u miss thr triple in race?

I Just bought simgagic alpha with fx Pro wheel, Girro sim pedals (polish brand) and simlab px1 cockpit, i hope it will be enjoyable thing for me 😊

Nice setup. Although I've got a full rig with a triple monitor, mine isn't nearly as elaborate. Speaking of FOV, I was probably heading in that direction until I put a PSVR2 on. I haven't booted the PC since.

Whats your steering wheel angle? Great video btw! That UW G9 seems perfect for a single screen sim racing setup.

So in your opinion triples are not that important?

Rig: Desk from Ikea Wheel Trustmaster T 300 Rs Gt

That's a really nice setup! How are you coping with the missing view of the right-side mirror and that area that was visible when you had your triples? Do you rely more on the radar-thing?

As a VR user it’s extremely interesting that u mainly use it for practicing for IRL. Just curious too, have you ever tried to fight for a vr only competition? Ik most people don’t in Esports cause of wearing it for long practice stints (and in Gran Turismo I get screwed by missing information like gaps and when people are putting) but I feel like it would be extremely fun to watch an all VR Esports series

Wow! Really went away from trips to an ultrawide. I’ve been toying with this idea but hesitant to pull the trigger.

Is simucube ultimate the best wheelbase? What’s the difference between ultimate and sport and other high end wheel base?

James, thanks for the tour of your sim rig. I am deciding between a triple 32" setup or a 49" or 57" ultrawide. For someone starting out, would the single 49" or 57" be sufficient for learning? I sure like the idea of a single monitor. Thanks!

James, thanks for the updated tour. About the triple vs 32/9 monitor. Issent it also because of you playing Rennsport for a while. And Rennsport does not support triples (yet). So you changed to this screen? I mean, i have a 4080 with triple 1440p. And it runs iRacing and ACC no problem! About the recommanding part. Add the simagic shakers to your paddles to feel better when abs/tc is kicking in. And go back to triples when not playing Rennsport ;)

One thing needed: Foot cam Great vid tho love all the small funny bits

Nice 👍 setup mate …, do you have an extension shaft on the simucube?

Thanks James for this video 👍🏼. I’ve got the same monitor and seating position as you have. Would you please share your ACC ingame monitor settings please (FOV, distance, tilt etc.) that would be very much appreciated 💪🏼. Cheers, Alexander

Videos like this make me want to upgrade from my t150. But still waiting right now to see what happens with the fanatec Situation or one of the moza bundles goes on a good sale.

Thanks man it’s real good but where can I get stand

Wicked, set up, Jamie I have g29 on my ps5 That’s all I can afford for the minute dose me tho thanks again for sharing.

Awsome setup

Interesting to know what the triples were that you replaces with the ultra wide. Never mind I found the video from 2 years ago.

I have a similar setup, just with SC2 Pro, 3 Buttkickers plus four Dayton shakers build into my GS-5 with G-Belt. A Frex H-shifter I still recommend because it feels much better than your Fanatec as well as my HE handbrake V1, which I even use rarely in WRC. The Ultimate+ I've modded with a strong pressure spring, so two springs and one elastomer. I think it performs better because the pedal is more glued to my foot and less mushy feel and I can feel the Buttkickers a bit better. You don't want Simucube active pedals? Without Buttkickers they would probably would add some feedback you just get through the base only. I feel like blind without my tactile feedback and that's the main reason I don't even have Rennsport installed.

Do you have the three soft rubbers for your brake or do you have 2 soft rubbers and some of the blocks?

You should try using your second pc as a streaming pc for less stress on the main pc, more frames and less input delay.

you got a desk with 2 monitors and both are off center?

How do you go from triple 1080s to duel 1440 and gain FPS? Wouldn’t the extra pixels of the 5120x1440 g9 be worse for FPS? Is it because less FOV?

Do you not fancy a blast in the British Touring Car Championship?

hi, verry nice setup. can u pls make a video about your fov settiungs and the other settings

be gentle on that clarity filter

Nlr wheel stand atm, but planing to upgrade to playseat sensation now that i have space for it

Humble abode :D

Hei James. Love your setup and all your vids. Definetly my fav SimRacer ;) I too managed to beat Max (In F1 23)

I missed the fov settings.

Awesome

Did you mention your pedals?

Which PEDALS are you using?

How did you set up your FOV and settings with G9 and ACC pls?

„This is my PatriotSIM“

I see you're using a 49" monitor like me and you only appear to be able to see your left mirror. I struggle with spatial awareness of other cars so I use trackIR. I wondered if triples would help me. How do you see the right side for cars near you? Do you use a radar app?

Does anyone know where to buy that Lit Suzuka track?

I'm not the only one that wraps my wheel grips with tennis racket tape :)

i would love an actual sim rig when i get my own house but im stuck with a desk as so its kinda annoying

Just getting into triples after using VR for some time. I have 3x27" monitors and just waiting for the stand to arrive. I was wondering if my wheelbase will restrict the height i need for the screens. They may be too high based on where the wheel feels comfortable. Anyone have any thoughts on this 🤔

You should try sim racing with the apple vision pro.❤

I've got the same G9 monitor, you've shown ACC fov. Do you have the same fov in iracing or are you using built in calculator to set it up?

High Fps for sim racing?

why nit changing PC instead of screens?

Hi, Thanks for sharing. Question: What kind of wrap do you have on the wheel?

Why do you only use VR for training and not as the default for sim racing?

What Duct Tape you used for the Wheel and how much HP does it gain? 🤣

Hi James , Nice Setup you have indeed ! Questions do you ever drive in VR ? , If so what are your feelings about it ? Which headsets have you tried ?

Why not active pedal from simcube

This may be an odd question, but what have you wrapped your cube controls grips with? I’m trying to do the same but can’t find a material that I like. Thanks!

What's the reason for you choosing ultrawide over triples apart from fps? Does the reduced fov not hinder side by side racing etc?

What is your Acc grafics setup?

No motion rig bro? Good video.

You have williams f1 dashboard set😄

Whitch fov good for 49coll monitor in acc?

I have a custom rig I picked the parts for. I have the extrusion parts from Aluxprofile. 40120 for the main bottom frame, with 2x 600mm 4080 parts going across that hold the 40120 side parts together. Same thing between those 2, that hold the seat. The arms for the wheelbase are 4080 sized. I use the Simlab front mount for my SC2 Pro with a Cube CSX3 on it. Those arms also hold the PC. For the pedal tray I still had the opportunity to get the Simlab P1X upgrade kit that had the pedal tray and adjustable feet included. On that I have the VRS pedals. I also run triples, 32” 1440p monitors on a separate stand that again I chose the separate aluminium parts to. My PC specs: Ryzen 9 7900X3D with a 360mm AIO, 32GB 6000MHz CL30 DDR5 ram, RTX 3070. In iRacing at 7680x1440 I get constant 144fps nearly at all times with sort of medium settings. I just cap the frames at 140 so I can get consistent frames without unnecessary spikes.

Interesting that you're using the Sparco Hyperdrive racing boot/socks and not your real life racing boots when you are sim-racing. Does that mean that they are thinner soled than real racing boots and therefore better feel on the sim-pedals?

Is it one PC shared on the simrig and other desk?

I have a TMX with rope and clips on my seat. Hoping to start posting videos so I can invest in a better setup.

That flag! Turn it round! 😮 🇬🇧

What is that you have put on your steering wheel

Sim racing has to be one of the biggest money pits, he said it so accurately. I'm always happy with my new upgrade, which causes me to be unsatisfied with something else. Never ending cycle.

3:52 what wheel is that ?