So You Want To Start Sim Racing? WATCH THIS first.

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  @simracingden · 3 years ago · pinned

  I&apos;ve now uploaded a version of this video with no background music and better audio levels if you prefer to watch without background music, click here <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwkYw1LiZsU">https://youtu.be/YwkYw1LiZsU</a>

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• FI

  @financetips · 3 years ago

  Saw time was 23 mins. I said not way! After 23 mins i am like...I need sim setup ❤

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• LC

  @lcn2snipe · 3 years ago

  Big tip... make your own cockpit... its very easy and you save a ton of money. I made mine out of wood and its been steady and strong for over 2 years now and i use it regularly

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  @AimingAtYou · 1 year ago

  Not enough people talk about the physical space and how ”I’ll move my x here when I want to race - it’ll go quickly” will result in you not racing at all. Ease of use is very important!

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• KG

  @Kgdgdkdjf · 3 years ago

  wallet : So you have chosen death

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• SI

  @simracingden · 3 years ago (edited)

  I&apos;ve been reading many of your comments, and it will be challenging to respond to everyone, but thank you for your input, opinions, and feedback. I greatly appreciate anyone that has subscribed. I&apos;ve noticed a trend of comments around my thoughts when first starting out. I realize many of us will differ on this, and that&apos;s fine. I hoped to start some discussion. It wasn&apos;t my intention to tell people what to do. Instead, give my two cents and my personal experience. &nbsp; You still need to research and watch other guides on YouTube to formulate what&apos;s best for you. I can only speak from my own experience. If I had started out with an entry-level wheel, I would not have been happy, and I wanted to achieve a certain amount of realism and immersion from the start. I knew that this was going to be a hobby I would enjoy just based on my love for cars and racing, racing games and experience trying out other setups, and I wanted to start at a different level doesn&apos;t mean I suggest everyone go out and do that, but I know I would not have enjoyed using an entry-level wheel for very long. &nbsp;That doesn&apos;t mean you can&apos;t have as much fun and be competitive with lower-end equipment.

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• RA

  @Rating.everything8 · 10 months ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URe6LyLR1GY&amp;t=903">15:03</a> I heard that stutter twin

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• JT

  @jthompson6189 · 2 years ago

  Console was an easy choice because of money. I was able to buy chair, wheel, pedals and a VR headset for what a gaming PC can cost, let alone then buying all the sim racing gear. I wish i could afford a PC, but food is more important. I feel fortunate to have what i have though

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  @Happymars24 · 3 years ago

  I gave up my dedicated sim rig because I need to use my PC for work and conventional gaming as well as sim racing. It became too much of a hassle to swap everything back and forth, so I went back to just clamping my wheel to my desk which I still have loads of fun with. Learned that I needed to keep things simple to enjoy sim racing myself.

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• BR

  @brandontalbort · 1 year ago

  PSVR 2 released only weeks after your video dropped. For me, this paired with GT7 was the game changer that eventually brought me into the sim world. I do have a gaming level PC (technically for video editing, but effectively the same thing), but I always gravitate to console gaming, in general. I absolutely love GT7 with VR and don&apos;t regret a second of it.

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• MI

  @mirorih2TheTrueFinnmarkWierdo · 4 months ago

  Right now, I am using a wheel stand with a direct drive wheel base. But I mostly play truck sims.<br>I am thinking of a way to get a aluminium frame in my gaming room, but have to find another place for my normal computer setup. A wheel stand is a good way to save on space when you are unsure if you want to spend the money on a full rig, but look for a sturdy one that does not burn a hole in your wallet.

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  @tryhrdsnphrd · 3 years ago

  Absolutely amazing video from someone who is getting into the sim scene. I learned an absolute ton from this video, and I&apos;m hoping to take this and hopefully have a better setup than my xbox controller!

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