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QUICK TIPS - How to set up Correct Seating Position in a Driving Simulator Cockpit

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The position you sit in when driving a simulator (or a real car) is vitally important. Get it right, and you'll not only be a lot more comfortable but also faster! How can it make you faster? The correct seating position allows you to reach and operate the controls you need efficiently and by using the correct muscles. So today take a look at how to correctly set up your seating position in simulator cockpit!
Different designs will have different levels of adjustability, but if you use the basic concepts shown, you should be on your way to more enjoyable, comfortable and faster sim racing!
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@boostedmedia 4 года назад

A quick note for those of you who I'm sure are wondering why the seat is moving around. It's sitting on a seat moving motion platform which has some lash in the servos when not turned on. :)

@devonport1978 4 года назад

Boosted Media I was about to comment that I thought there was crazy flex in the seat until I remembered the motion platform. Great content. Keep it up.

@Level16Clasher 2 года назад

What pedals are those please, I cant do another day with the Logitech pedals

@ponygt6629 2 года назад

I guess you missed 1 very important point! How far should your monitor/TV be from your eyes. I mean I have a 40" LED TV and its too big when I initially set it up. Now I have moved it 4 feet away and it looks fine as I am able to see the full screen now. I think there is some standard on the viewing distance for different screen sizes.

@ilikeyourtoes564 3 месяца назад

@@Level16Clasher i think fanatec

@Daisy_Davies_2022 Год назад

I’ve just changed my setup after watching this video and man does it make a difference to have a comfortable better driving position. Everything feels so much better. Thank you for making the video

@SirMarvin_ 4 года назад

This couldn't have been timed any better. Was messing around with my wheel stand to get it to a comfy position, so gonna try to apply this tips as best as i possibly can. Thanks Will!

@philrlee 4 года назад

I have mine setup with the the wheel closer and almost vertical. I also have my seat tilted back more and my pedals higher than you. My heels are level with my backside. Heusinkveld have an excellent diagram on their website showing seating positions of current racing cars. GT3 and GTE cars have adopted an almost formula seating position these days. Your position seems to lean more towards a stock seating position.

@chrisd3510 4 года назад

Can you help point out where the diagram is on the Heusinkveld website? I was unable to find it.

@longhaulflyer 4 года назад

@@chrisd3510 It;s in the manual for the pedals which you can find on the website, linked here: heusinkveld.com/wp-content/uploads/seating_positions.jpg

@dubtube6691 4 года назад

Whatever you do in the end it's about that you find your position and not mimic a real car seating position because there is one thing that we don't have in our living rooms, g-forces, breaking, accelerating, and lateral forces. Nothing will harm you when you have an accident. When my seat is lean back too much I get problems with my neck. Find your position

@chrisd3510 4 года назад

One YT video I saw helped me determine the optimal steering wheel distance and positioning, and that was...how easily I was able to turn the steering wheel 180 degrees. (while my hands were both on the wheel and at at 3 and 9 oclock)

@stevenhorsefield2909 4 года назад

Just find a position that's comfortable to you. Everybody has a preference for what they like in real racing cars or bike's. Same would be on sim racing. When I raced motorcycles I couldn't just jump on somebody else's bike and go as fast without setting bup the levers and handlebar position to my liking.

@tednicholl7025 2 года назад

Mine is set up for GT/Road Cars so I have already set my seating position just as you have shown. I find that it's a lot better for reducing fatigue when you aren't always outstretched and allow for relaxed arm and leg positions. With the natural and comfortable seating position allows for hours of racing with minimal fatigue. Nice explanation! Cheers

@roguesquadron521 Год назад

Thank you, this is so important. I actually hurt both my leg and my ulnar nerve in my left arm due to bad posture and a terrible seat. Luckily I'm on the mend but won't be able to get back into simracing for a while yet. Please don't repeat my rookie mistakes!

@GWT04 4 года назад

Brought my g29 today. And you are posting this!

@nathanp1671 Год назад

Thank you. What a difference it's made in my comfort and driving tech. Started with a basic chair and table. My back would be killing me after a couple of stages. Now I can really get after it in complete comfort.

@rehakmate 4 года назад

1:47 thats 90 degrees

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

Yep I didn’t make myself very clear. 45 degrees from vertical.

@asimpleman2585 3 года назад

I wish I would have considered all of this earlier. I woke up one day last week and could not put an ounce of weight on my right foot which was swollen up like a softball. Went to the ER and am now in a boot with severe tendonitis in my ankle. Out for a month at least. Sucks to get old too. Gotta get it right when I get back. Thanks for the tips.

@DavidGarcia-oi5nt 2 года назад

Wtf does any of that have to do with sim Racing???

@asimpleman2585 2 года назад

@@DavidGarcia-oi5nt Bad ergonomics in my cockpit coupled with long racing stints caused me to have some tendon issues. WTF is so hard to understand?

@ThatBeTheQuestion 4 года назад

Would it be possible to do a Formula style setup video? I, for one, would really like to see that.

@jonbanaitis2992 4 года назад

Chivokroy formula setup would be impossible in a gt rig , all he could do would be tilt the seat back more lift the pedals higher than the butt of the seat and tilt the wheel down more straight not rack . F1 are not comfy there design for low Center of gravity

@BrockDone 4 года назад

@@jonbanaitis2992 F1 drivers talk about how comfy their seats are all the time. Some can even sleep between sessions

@minkikato 4 года назад

Why bother waiting for him to post a video? Just Google it?

@alierentok 3 года назад

@@jonbanaitis2992 I am using the Play Seat Challenge. If you open up the chair fully which comes with 1 (I dunno who uses this) to 5 (formula-style) different angles. So I usually use the third option which makes me sit like GT and allows me to hold the wheel at 45 degrees. But when I put it on the fifth option, I literally lie down and enjoy the formula sessions too! PS. I use the Logitech G29 box to elevate my pedals, which works amazing!!

@bartomiejfus2939 3 года назад

What is this seat? If it possible to buy, I’ll do it immediately, want one very much!

@chuckystang 4 года назад

Now all of a sudden one realizes why an 80/20 rig is needed and yet I have a fixed tube chassis rig and wonder why I cant get it just right

@agdamaster 4 года назад

I just bought a fixed tube chassis and even after this video, I can't get it 100% right 😭

@ImThe5thKing 4 года назад

That's why as soon as I have the money, I'm skipping all of the fixed rigs and getting an 80/20. I just want that peak adjustability and room to add things like keyboard trays, shifter mounts, etc.

@EnduroTrailRiding 4 года назад

@@ImThe5thKing what is an 80/20 rig?

@ImThe5thKing 4 года назад

@@EnduroTrailRiding 80/20 is aluminum profile and the rig in the video is an 80/20 rig

@bmwM3M5M6 3 года назад

@Charles Hosea I planned to buy a Fixed tube chassis rig but after some research I discovered it had flex in the pedalplate but no flex on wheelbase. But I skipped it because of the pedal flex. I bought a Simlab P1X cockpit with DD side mounts and also with Simlab bucket seat Speed 1 XL. I mounted my pedals and Fanatec Podium DD2 and I can tell you 1 thing: this cockpit is one bad boy meaning that there is ZERO flex on pedals and wheelbase. I took 25NM full power and drove couple laps and crashed it hard and not 1 movement or flex in the rig and pushed the loadcell brake pedals very hard also no flex. I knew that it was strong but this strong I didn’t expect. Very glad with the purchase and it’s not even expensive. I come from Playseat and it’s just a toy compared to Simlab products. I’m 1m92 and 95-100KG but still perfect fit for seat and adjustability of the cockpit. My pedals gas brake are comfort position, wheel comfort position, legs comfortable, seat also comfortable but I only added a LUMBAR SUPPORT PILLOW, now if I brake hard my lower back is supported which is good for lower backpain especially for endurance races. 🏁🏁🏁

@reecedegoey2462 4 года назад

Just got a 8020 rig and your video has helped out heaps for my set up, cheers mate.

@Travelingwithoutmoving77 4 года назад

Great vid! Took me quite a while to get comfy and set right but when you do it really helps with long stints and concentration.

@simracerjoe 2 года назад

Thank you. I just bought an ASR 4 and needed some guidance

@eclark9965 Год назад

Nice and quick explanation. Thanks.

@tmane.7848 3 года назад

The thumbnail is gold

@jacobcisco7059 2 года назад

Its not always about the reviews!!! Thanks as always :)

@voodoo7008 4 года назад

I pretty much do just dirt track, but I have my pedals as far away as possible, so I can really get up on the wheel. I’m real close to your seating position, just closer to the wheel, giving me more leverage.

@xkastl3z 4 года назад

Thanks Will. Been struggling with this!

@peterwood2633 Год назад

Good tip re seat verticality hadn't thought of that. Just got my rig setup and getting some lower backache after not long at all. Will try some ergonomics tips here cheers

@jeffscharpf 3 года назад

Thanks! Now I know why my legs always feel like the blood circulation is cut off. :)

@andrewpurbrick7743 4 года назад

Thank u for that video m8. I did these steps. It feels so much more comfy 🤟🏻

@chrisd3510 4 года назад

Just the information I was looking for. About where should the pedal pads be striking the feet? I can't really tell by the video. Thanks for the great video.

@elmalloc 3 года назад

Great video, will help a noobie like myself set things up when I get the Sim Labs P1-X in.

@suntony0446 4 года назад

Make a diy sfx-100 setup! And then a tutorial and review on it!

@lucasimo3205 3 года назад

Thanks! Really good video! I love the instruments in the background ;)

@Billkwando 2 года назад

I discovered that I've had my old skool Playseat set up correctly this whole time. The seat slider is the bomb. Once you have it, you can't live without it. Especially if you have a big ol' butt (oh yeah!). I don't, but still....

@JohnPadgettDigitalStudios 3 года назад

You've helped me a ton getting my rig setup...sub'd!!!!

@Dejon420 Год назад

Thanks, this video really helped when putting my rig together.

@2Negativecool 4 года назад

Great tips Will! Thanks!

@jasons4745 4 года назад

For anybody looking at a 80/20 profile rig like Wills Sim Lab Mazda 3 seats are super easy to install as the rails are flat and a perfect square, astina version is super comfy for longer stints and electric is easy to set up with a 12 volt power supply, I picked up a 18 month drivers seat for $175 aud

@JJ_Khailha 4 года назад

That’s a right angle at your elbow which is 90 degrees. I have also found one source on the internet which references a 45 degree angle and believe it to be wrong. It should be 90 in my opinion.

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

Good point to clarify. I agree. 45deg from straight up and down or 90 degree right angle if you measure the angle of the elbow itself.Ultimately the angle of your elbows when driving will be determined by the height of the wheel and the position set when you do the wrist adjsutment. The wheel position shouldn't be adjusted based on elbow angle alone.

@SCVIndy 4 года назад

Thanks for the advice Measured my exiting car dimensions sitting to wheel/pedals/shifter matching up to your recommendations body position .. thanks

@racepnd 2 года назад

Man that seat flexes a lot.

@Algernon7 4 года назад

I'm at my wits end. Over the last few months of sim racing i've developed sciatica and nothing I do seems to relieve pressure when I am sim racing. Honestly thinking about just giving the hobby up..

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

I really hope you can find a solution.

@mt-kk1nt 4 года назад

I prefer a DTM/GT Position. Bit closer and higher. For Max power transfer through the elbows.

@jeffshuffle 4 года назад

Love the channel mate.... From when you started doing sim racing content to now... You have come along way.... Love your content.. Do you find it hard to get in and out of your rig?

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

I've only been in and out of it a few times so far (only built it yesterday) and it's not all set up with the monitors yet so I'll reserve judgment on that, but I don't see it being an issue. Obviously, I'll be climbing in from the side that's against the wall in this video. :)

@simonhutchison-luff156 Год назад

Useful advice, thanks, dude ✌🏼

@md8590 6 месяцев назад

Damn, I was hoping to see more about pedal placement, both the angle and particularly the placement relative to the centre of the rig. I was shocked when I looked and saw the pedals on a real car are so far off centre to the right

@RafaRacing73 4 года назад

Great video!! Very helpful! Thank you!

@YvesSchelpe 4 года назад

thanks, this helped me a lot I'm quite restricted though, but I did manage to make some adjustments. Alas I can't sit as upright as I want, but I did some own padding with cloth lying around and it kinda works, quite comfy.

@Theoloop 4 года назад

Looks perfect. Mine is almost exactly the same, I do have the pedals higher up though, think the pedal plate is maybe one or two inches below my seat cushion. Just more comfortable for me personally.

@grantjohno67 4 года назад

Great video Will. I’ll test out this tonight. Can you do a quick video on monitor height. I presume the top of your head to top of the monitor?

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

Yep will do

@MarkRiddellRacing 3 года назад

Your eyes should be level with the center of the monitor

@firespace 2 года назад

After the 3rd time watching this, I realized he gets more motion from the flex on his rig at 2:42 than his buttkicker. So much for 8020 being flex free lol

@davide1963 4 года назад

Really enjoy your videos informative and down to earth unlike some channesl that are too high tech/ showy BUT Just one point the top of your steering wheel is nowhere near your eye level - it is in line with your chin! Secondly, one quick question as I am setting up my first rig right now, you don't mention height of screen. Is the height simply so that you can see all of the monitor screen over your physical steering wheel or is there more than that to it?? Thanks!

@braveheart4603 6 месяцев назад

I'm here after injuring my back and pelvis 3 months in a row because of bad seating position. 🤣🤣It was fine for my first 6 months but when i upgraded to loadcells the bad seating position left me unable to stand or walk for a fortnight.

@ericcline9146 4 года назад

Super jealous on the setup..great job hope to have something that good someday...

@miguelramirez4809 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for this! Very good explanation!!

@guszo77 3 года назад

Good video. Thank you.

@bombebomb 4 года назад

Video was far more helpful than I thought it would be lol. Cut my seating position time in half or more I bet.

@프레디khjfreddy 4 года назад

I wonder if you could adjust this rig into a formula position with maybe additional profiles at the pedal mounting area and tilting the seat

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

It would definitely be possible. If I didnt have the motion platform which adds 115mm to the height of the seat I could do it without any additional hardware.

@프레디khjfreddy 4 года назад

Boosted Media looks like there’s no limits for these profiles then. But wouldn’t it be complicated and expensive to add four or so pedal mounting profiles? I remember sim lab selling formula upgrade kits for gt2 chassis but for some reason, they stopped it...

@frankd.b.9233 2 года назад

The sitting position is best when the chin is at the same height as the top of the steering wheel, that is my opinion of course thanks info

@andrew1977au 4 года назад

Pretty much the same as a normal car and race car, unfortunately so many get this so wrong. Good video will hope all is well

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

A bit of a stressful time!

@Bengusrrsim 3 года назад

Thanks a lot by this tips!

@Gmanxxx1214 3 года назад

You got the pedal angle right! Most people tilt it towards them and most rigs are setup that way. Pedals shouldn't be at a 90 angle. Pedals should be tilted back a little bit like yours.

@jeremystunell4325 2 года назад

So I just found this video, thanks. Im wondering, how is your alignment wheel to pedals?. You seem to have both legs basically straight out in front of you, and the clutch out out to your left. do you postition the pedals so that the wheel column is between the accelerator and brake pedal? Otherwise I sit fairly close to what you portrayed, although I am only driving GT7 and sat on a gaming chair that will move if I brake too hard LOL. Thanks for your time 😀

@PernikPlays 4 года назад

Nice video! These tips will come in handy to whoever wins the giveaway for the F-gt lite

@lmrougvie 3 года назад

Great tutorial, helped the fine tuning on mine. Kudos for the five-tens, do you drive in them?

@boostedmedia 3 года назад

Nah I use racing boots for driving.

@ClickerSnapper01 Год назад

excellent!

@sneakygloworm 4 года назад

Hi Will, just out of interest, why do you favour a more upright position compared to say a GT3 position which is more laid back? In the GT3 position, the weight seems to be more evenly distributed across the whole back rather than just the backside and maybe more tolerable in longer stints. Just wondered really....

@waldolemmer Год назад

Having your neck vertical reduces the strain on your back

@DirectNoSpeed 4 года назад

Thanks Will

@racer14glr91 4 года назад

I have no idea what mine is like! Probably arse backwards. I think I could adjust my wheel distance/arm length. But generally I'm comfortable.

@colinv8racer134 4 года назад

From my motor racing background the only thing i see that you see on just about ever sim rig is the gear shift is to low and maybe to far away from the wheel. It’s hard to say from that view. The height of your hand brake is we’re just about every touring car would be.

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

Yeah, people who are using their handbrake regularly for drifting and such would probably want it a touch lower than I have it and a bit closer to the wheel.

@alias555aka 3 года назад

This was very helpful Will. Much appreciated. I'm new to Sim Racing and was considering making a rig for my setup. Now I know the factors to consider for my measurements.

@boostedmedia 3 года назад

Glad it helped :)

@axumitedessalegn3549 2 года назад

Thank you!

@armandatiboy 8 месяцев назад

Thx,so helpfull!

@PirateMTH_ToddH 4 года назад

Thanks!

@elliottfreireich7068 4 года назад

Hi, I have enjoyed your videos as I am getting started in sim racing since I haven't been able to race for real. My biggest question is your recommendation for a cockpit. I watched this, what cockpit is in this video? And FANATEC CSL ELITE First Drive Impressions video where you suggest that cockpit isn't strong enough for the Fanatec wheel and pedals. That's the stuff I think will work best for me. Do you have a cheap, less than $1000 usd cockpit to recommend and do you have a video about such? What do you think about the Nextlevelracing F=GT cockpit?

@benvano3487 3 года назад

Ay mate.. you got yor shifter and handbrake on the wrong side...

@f0rdfalc0n46 4 года назад

Brother and I have identical gear but with different seating position and monitor placement. I can set WR times on mine yet I am all at sea on his. Weird. Makes a big difference.

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

Muscle memory probably has a part to play in that.

@ramapra7ama 4 года назад

Thanks for the advice

@thedjjj9702 2 года назад

I’ve just started building my sim rig. It’s not complete yet as I still need the right computer and pedal set up. I have my monitor (44 inch super wide) and rig set up (Trakmaster) with a rally seat. Doing a 2 pedal set up with paddles. I’ve watched a ton of vids with people that have this set up. I’m noticing they are driving with 2 feet on the pedals even though there’s no clutch. Is there some type of advantage to that ?

@710Saurabh 4 года назад

Hey Will. Would you recommend your Luso Motors seat? Is the padding comfortable enough for long stints?

@StoneHillRally 2 месяца назад

Me watching in a gaming chair with the base mounted on a desk and the pedals on the floor. 💀

@andersson820 4 года назад

Good video Will. Isn't the angel adjusteble on the ultimate pedel? So you dont have to angle the heelplate.

@victosab 2 года назад

I don't understand why a big brand such as Heusinkveld offers a pedal inclination only forward, when we see the discomfort it causes...

@davegelink 4 года назад

That must be awkward having the pedals like that. You need a heel rest. Not being able to adjust the pedal angle in rest position seems a pretty big disadvantage of the Heusinkveld pedals.

@King_Asian12 Год назад

I've been researching about racing sim setup, I found everything expect the seat I didn't know what it's call but I know it's a seat and it doesn't look like a car seat more like bucket seat I need help finding a cheap seat

@powerdrake2906 3 года назад

do this with a generic desk setup because most people dont have rigs they can adjust however they want

@dimsoneill 3 года назад

Go the 5/10s! What MTB do you have Will? Specialized Enduro Comp here.

@GasCanZa 4 года назад

Hi great video. Please can you let me know what mount you using to connect your accuforce too (the round thing in the middle)

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

It’s a Simucube 2 ultimate wheelbase and I’m using the Simlab front mount wheel bracket in this video.

@PatricioDeLaRosa 4 года назад

at 1:47 ... that 45 degree angle in your elbow LOL more like 90°

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

45 degrees from vertical.

@PatricioDeLaRosa 4 года назад

@@boostedmedia the way you showed it and pointed your fingers at is confusing on this, you forearm/elbow/shoulder is 90°, your elbow/shoulder angle is 45° relative to the platform/car cockpit, I guess that is what you meant

@GypsyGuyy420 2 года назад

cool!

@latlak 3 года назад

actually i have this position without a proper rig, just my chair and my wheel mounted to the desk. the only thing i can't do is having my pedals at the same height as my seat.

@michaeltian Год назад

My wheel is so far from me since im setup at my desk and the pedals are mad close to me

@camanderson9954 2 года назад

theres no way to fasten my pedals to the stand i bought what would you recommend to stop the pedals from sliding away from me?

@HellGatefr2 3 года назад

The first time I used loadcell pedals I was happy and did a 7h session, using my right foot to accelerate and brake with socks... now I have achilles heel tendonitis and don't know if I should sell everything or not... My position wasn't correct most likely.

@fluppy4202 4 года назад

I had a playseat and i had setup my pedal angle thing in the wrong way and when i adjusted it for it to be correct i found half a second expecially under braking

@clambake28 4 года назад

What if you don't have the ability to alter the pedal angles while maintaining height? I have the GT Omega Apex stand and T3PA pedals and my biggest issue like you mentioned is ankle strain. I'm not fortunate enough to have a dedicated rig, so I'm still rocking an office chair and the Apex wheel stand. Pedal angles are the biggest thing I struggle with to get right. I can drop the stands pedal plate to the lowest setting but then the pedals are too low. Raise it up and now it's at too much of an angle and causing even more ankle deflection(?). Needless to say, when done doing a longer session I'm a little sore.

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

It's a tricky one. Do you have the option of perhaps building a small wooden wedge to help tilt the pedals?

@clambake28 4 года назад

@@boostedmedia This was my exact thought. I'll look into it. I would just have to maintain the angle of the bolt into the pedal base. The other option would be to build a box and mount the pedals to that and then mount that assembly to the wheel stand. Hmm wish i still had solidworks software haha. Thanks man.

@StePhillips 4 года назад

Yeah, I used to have the same wheel stand and a similar issue. Looked at building a mounting box or platform so I could raise the pedals without them tilting more. I was going to get a block of wood and put some M6 rods through it but never got round to it. Good luck with solving this.

@clambake28 4 года назад

@@StePhillips Thanks man. Yea I too hope I get around to it, haha. I have a tendency to have ideas but never get around to seeing them through. The difficult part will be making it universal and adjustable so when i upgrade my pedals i don't have to create a new design.

@JorgeSantosM Год назад

Hi, and if the steering wheel is the Moza GS V2, how can you measure the arm distance?

@BenDunlop 4 года назад

What seat is that? Looks great

@TheChadd1738 4 года назад

Okay I am on the fence between buying the BMW replica rim from fanatic and the GT rim with lime green accent the BMW has two vibrating Motors. the GT wheel does not do the two vibrating Motors make that much of a difference to not purchase the GT style Rim which I actually really want. Putting it on a dd1

@mike_33gt Год назад

that seat was moving a lot!

@Joopyter724 3 года назад

Do one for table mode

@richsmith6532 4 года назад

Another great vid Will 👍🏼 can you not adjust the HE pedal angle on the pedals themselves so you could have maintained a flat pedal plate and tilted them back individually? I know you can on mine! Either way, if it works it works 😁

@boostedmedia 4 года назад

Don’t seem to be able to tilt them back. Only forward.

@richsmith6532 4 года назад

Boosted Media very strange buddy. I think mine are adjusted by moving the bolt that is currently centre of a small arc of holes on your rig. Moving this down will then increase the face angle of the pedal iirc!